Are you interested in learning how mindfulness practices can impact a child’s ability to deal with stress, anxiety, and trauma? Join Megan Davis on November 19 for “Compassionate Classrooms: Mindfulness-Based Skills to Promote Resilience and Connection.”
About
The goal of this webinar is to introduce mindfulness skills that educators, therapists, and paraprofessionals can integrate into the classroom to build resiliency, distress tolerance, and connection. At the end of this session, you will have gained insight into how simple mindfulness practices directly impact our body’s ability to downregulate in the face of stress, anxiety, and trauma. You will be able to integrate concrete skills into your classroom to support students’, as well as your own, wellness.
Featured Topics
In this webinar, Megan Davis will:
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- define a basic understanding of how stress impacts the nervous system and our ability to self-regulate,
- demonstrate breathing exercises to calm and balance an activated nervous system,
- demonstrate mindfulness exercises to regulate and widen the “window of tolerance”,
- help professionals plan for how and when to integrate skills into a typical school day (virtual or in-person),
- and provide opportunities to reflect on current self-care practices and how they translate to the culture of classroom wellness.
Registration
This webinar is best suited for K-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, therapists, and counselors. To register, visit the EdWeb website.
Are you interested in learning strategies to support dual language learners (DLLs) and their families? Join presenters Lea Ann Christenson, Ph.D., and Nadia J. Jones, Ed.D., on November 10 for “Strength in Diversity: Practical Theory and Strategies to Support DLLs and Their Families.”
About
This webinar will cover practical theory, easy-to-use advice, and strategies to support dual language learners and their families. In addition, participants will learn how to cultivate empathy, perspective, and high expectations for all children. The content of this webinar can also benefit English-only (EO) young children and their families. Time for questions will be provided.
Featured Topics
Participants will walk away with the conceptual understanding of the content which they can put to use in their classrooms, schools, and centers immediately. Educators will learn:
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- demographics of young DLLs in classrooms today,
- the basics of second-language acquisition theory,
- effective teaching strategies and principles of instruction,
- how and why honoring the home language supports English acquisition, and
- tips for engaging the families of DLLs.
Registration
This webinar is best suited for anyone in the early childhood field, including teachers, instructional aides, administrators, and district office personnel. To register, visit the EdWeb website.
This event is full. Additional Ages and Stages courses will be offered in January 2021.
Are you interested in learning how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years? Join Trying Together on November 7 for our virtual course, “Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool.”
About
During this course, participants will learn how to use the ASQ® and ASQ:SE® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener and share results of the screener with families. Information about additional resources for making referrals to services will be included if needed.
Session Details
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- Session Date: Saturday, November 7, 2020 | 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- Instructor: Pamela Zimmerman
- Core Knowledge Area: Assessment
- CDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2020
Registration
To register, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available.
If you do not have a PD Registry account, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information.
More Information
For questions or more information, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
This event is full. Additional Ages and Stages courses will be offered in January 2021.
Are you interested in learning how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years? Join Trying Together on November 14 for our virtual course, “Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool.”
About
During this course, participants will learn how to use the ASQ® and ASQ:SE® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener and share results of the screener with families. Information about additional resources for making referrals to services will be included if needed.
Session Details
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- Session Date: Saturday, November 14, 2020 | 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- Instructor: Pamela Zimmerman
- Core Knowledge Area: Assessment
- CDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2020
Registration
To register, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available.
If you do not have a PD Registry account, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information.
More Information
For questions or more information, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
This event is full. Additional Ages and Stages courses will be offered in January 2021.
Are you interested in learning how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years? Join Trying Together on November 17 for our virtual course, “Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool.”
About
During this course, participants will learn how to use the ASQ® and ASQ:SE® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener and share results of the screener with families. Information about additional resources for making referrals to services will be included if needed.
Session Details
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- Session Date: Saturday, November 17, 2020 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- Instructor: Pamela Zimmerman
- Core Knowledge Area: Assessment
- CDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior
- Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 15, 2020
Registration
To register, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available.
If you do not have a PD Registry account, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information.
More Information
For questions or more information, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
This event is full. Additional Ages and Stages courses will be offered in January 2021.
Are you interested in learning how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years? Join Trying Together on November 20 for our virtual course, “Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool.”
About
During this course, participants will learn how to use the ASQ® and ASQ:SE® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener and share results of the screener with families. Information about additional resources for making referrals to services will be included if needed.
Session Details
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- Session Date: Saturday, November 20, 2020 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- Instructor: Pamela Zimmerman
- Core Knowledge Area: Assessment
- CDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Registration
To register, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available.
If you do not have a PD Registry account, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information.
More Information
For questions or more information, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
Are you interested in stimulating curiosity in your classroom to build children’s STEM skills? Join Trying Together on Monday, October 12 for our online course, “Remix! New Ways to Play Using STEM Provocations.”
About
In this course, participants will explore building early Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills by using classroom resources in fun new ways, with materials you already have. Re-energize your science table, or bring STEM play into a new classroom area using research-based (and kid-tested) recommendations.
Session Details
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- Session Date: Monday, October 12, 2020 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Instructors: Jasmine Davis and Wendy Brenneman
- Core Knowledge Area: Curriculum and Learning Experiences
- CDA Content Area: Safe, Healthy Learning Environment
- Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 10, 2020
Registration
To register, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available.
If you do not have a PD Registry account, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org for more information.
More Information
For questions or more information, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
This event is full. Additional Ages and Stages Questionnaires® courses will be available soon.
Are you interested in learning how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years? Join Trying Together on October 12 for our virtual course, “Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool.”
About
During this course, participants will learn how to use the ASQ® and ASQ:SE® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener and share results of the screener with families. Information about additional resources for making referrals to services will be included if needed.
Session Details
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- Session Date: Monday, October 12, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Instructor: Pamela Zimmerman
- Core Knowledge Area: Assessment
- CDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior
- Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 10, 2020
Registration
To register, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available.
If you do not have a PD Registry account, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org for more information.
More Information
For questions or more information, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
Are you interested in learning about strategies that help make transitions easier for children, families, and educators? Join Trying Together on October 14 for our online session, “Connections and Conversations: Transitions and How Using Them Helps.”
About
Connections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants engage in virtual discussions with child development experts and interact with early learning practitioners to share questions, experiences, and expertise about the highlighted topic. Sessions offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit not provided.
This session will highlight best practices that help make transitions easier for children, families, and educators. The course instructor will share strategies and suggestions and provide opportunities to analyze scenarios and share expertise.
Session Details
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- Session Date: Wednesday, October 14 | 6 – 7 p.m.
- Instructor: Jasmine Davis
- CKC: Curriculum and Learning Experiences
- CDA Subject Area: Social & Emotional Development
- Registration Deadline: Monday, October 12
Registration
To register, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS credit available.
If you do not have a PD Registry account, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org for more information.
Session Rules and Guidelines
These virtual discussions are designed to provide educators the opportunity to grow professionally and share knowledge on early childhood topics. During the meeting, participants should follow the guidelines below to ensure a successful virtual meeting for all participants.
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- Please allow all participants a chance to speak. Listen respectfully and actively.
- Commit to learning about each other, not to debating the topic.
- Embrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.
- Participants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.
- Participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom to request an opportunity to comment or ask a question. Individuals will be temporarily unmuted by the moderator.
- Participants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.
- To receive PQAS credit, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.
- Have fun, make connections, and engage in the conversations!
More Information
For questions or more information, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
Are you interested in learning strategies to support infant and toddlers’ emotional development? Join Gryphon House on October 28 for their webinar, “Crying and Laughing: The Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers.”
About
During this webinar, Donna Sasse Wittmer, Ph.D. will highlight ten keys that early childhood professionals can use to support infant and toddler emotional development and learning. When these keys are used, they are the foundation for helping children develop emotional competence. This webinar emphasizes the knowledge and skills that enable you to be a compassionate infant and toddler professional who provides the emotional nourishment that young children need and who supports children’s emotional well-being.
This webinar is best suited for pre-k teachers and school leaders. Time for questions will be provided.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
