Virtual UnConference: Caring in a “New Normal”

From September 14–23, 2020, Trying Together hosted our second free Virtual UnConference: Caring in a ‘New Normal’. If you were unable to attend the workshops live, view the recorded sessions below to learn more about our featured topics.

 

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About

From September 14–23, 2020, Trying Together hosted our second free Virtual UnConference: Caring in a ‘New Normal’. The UnConference featured a panel discussion and three workshops on topics including finance, interacting with young children, and social-emotional health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This UnConference built on guidance shared during our first Virtual UnConference: Re-Opening to Our ‘New Normal’. To watch a recording, visit our UnConference page.

Featured Workshops

• • Positive Interactions During the Pandemic
    Monday, September 14, 2020  |  10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  |  Watch the Recorded Session

    In this workshop, Sarah Grubb from ELRC Region 5 walked early childhood educators through the essential elements of positive interaction, the educator’s role in co-regulation, and strategies for supporting children best through positive, day-to-day interactions.

  • A Conversation on How to Support the Social/Emotional Needs of Children
    Thursday, September 17, 2020  |  10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  |  Watch the Recorded Session

    In this workshop, Diana Schwab led a conversation and Q&A session focused on the social and emotional needs of children. Participants discussed early childhood social and emotional development with a particular focus on how children communicate social and emotional needs through behavior. The workshop also discussed how to focus a child’s behaviors as a communication of developmental strengths and vulnerabilities, as well as mental health needs.

  • Building a Foundation for Your Organization’s Financial Wellness
    Monday, September 21, 2020  |  1:30 – 3:00 p.m.  |  Watch the Recorded Session

    This workshop discussed the importance of building a business plan and budget as the foundation of an organization’s financial wellness, especially during this time of changing external forces due to COVID-19. Presenter Chris Pentrack of Supporting Strategies suggested beginner tools and methods to build these items, as well as resources for additional assistance. Presenters discussed topics such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, monitoring, and forecasting cash for the organization.

  • Providing Safe and Healthy Care in Child Care Now and Beyond the Pandemic
    Wednesday, September 23, 2020  |  1:30 – 3:00 p.m.  |  Watch the Recorded Session

    This workshop featured a panel of directors who discussed the measurements currently being followed to prevent the spread of illness in their individual child care programs. A portion of the conversation included health and wellness tips that can help support staff and teachers during these challenging times. The discussion concluded by identifying which health and safety practices will most likely be permanently incorporated into everyday practice moving forward beyond COVID-19.

More Information

Registration for this UnConference is closed. Recordings of each workshop are available at the top of this page. For questions, contact UnConference Director Yu-Ling Cheng at conference@tryingtogether.org.