Join Weston Kieschnick, Senior Fellow at the International Center for Leadership in Education, on November 20 for his webinar, “Breaking Bold: Igniting a Love for Learning.”
About
More than pedagogical understanding, instructional strategies, or even content knowledge, the number one factor in predicting a child’s academic success is the absence, or presence, of positive teacher-student interactions. Leaders and teachers need a simple framework and process for cultivating a culture centered around high expectations, resilience, and creativity. Attendees will:
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- explore the 12 research-based characteristics for cultivating masterful relationships,
- gain practical strategies for implementing these in everyday practice, and
- reflect on current practices and identify simple ways to build positive interactions with more students every day.
This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. Time for questions will be provided.
Registration
To learn more and register, visit the edWeb website.
In response to changes to the child abuse clearances required of child care providers, the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) partnered with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to conduct the webinar, “Meeting the Requirements of CPSL: Ensuring the Safety of all Children in Care throughout PA.”
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Due to high demand, PACCA posted a recording of their live webinar that was hosted on October 9, 2019. Featuring Tanya Vazquez and Diane Michel from OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification, the webinar discusses changes in Child Protective Services Legislation (CPSL).
Webinar Topics
Webinar topics include:
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- requiring the National Sex Offender Registry verification certificate (NSOR),
- requiring individuals who have resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past five years to provide clearances from their previous state(s) of residency,
- and changes to clearance requirements for volunteers and individuals with an ownership interest in regulated child care.
Watch the recording or visit their page to learn more.
More Information
For questions, contact your Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning:
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- Central Region: 717.772.7078 or 800.222.2117
- Northeast Region: 570.963.4371 or 800.222.2108
- Southeast Region: 215.560.2541 or 800.346.2929
- Western Region: 412.565.5183 or 800.222.2149
Join Senior Fellow Venola Mason from the International Center for Leadership in Education on October 15 for her webinar, “Developing Social and Emotional Skills Through Positive Relationships.”
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Relationships are the foundation for the development of the cognitive, social, and emotional skills and competencies that students need to be successful within the classroom and beyond. This webinar is designed to help educators understand the critical nature of these relationships and the impact they have on student learning. Time for questions will be provided.
Attendees will leave the session with:
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- A deeper understanding of the science and practice of social and emotional learning
- Practical tips to establish and maintain relationships with students
- Strategies to cultivate a sense of belonging within your classroom and among students
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the edWeb website.
*Information provided by edWeb
The political and policy relevance of early care and education—and support for its expanded funding—is on the rise. Now is a great time for early childhood leaders to consider a previously overlooked approach to raising funds: dedicated state and local tax revenue for early care and education. Join this webinar to hear an introduction to essential guiding questions and seven tax areas that state and local early childhood leaders can consider pursuing to expand and diversify public funding for early care and education.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
*Information provided by Build Initiative
Join the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) on October 15 for their free webinar, “Indicators of High-Quality Inclusion: A Comprehensive Set of Tools.”
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This webinar is designed to provide an overview of the National Early Childhood Inclusion Indicators Initiative, a joint project by NCPMI and Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center. The suite of materials—developed for states, local programs and child environments—intended to increase the implementation of high-quality inclusive practices will be presented.
Specific attention will be paid to the early childhood education environment (ECEE) inclusion indicators. Video examples will be used to illustrate the implementation of the ECEE inclusion indicators in a variety of programs as well as implications for local program and state level staff.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the NCPMI website.
*Information provided by NCPMI
Join Music Together on October 7 for their upcoming webinar, “Harness the Power of Music to Support Children’s Early Learning.”
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In this webinar, participants will gain tools and experience songs they can use to create a musically rich environment that promotes a positive learning atmosphere, regardless of their own music “talent” or experience. Attendees will come to see how easy it is to use music to engage children and enhance the classroom to the benefit of both children and adults. The presenter will also explore some ideas for engaging parents and caregivers at home, supporting their use of music with their children, and strengthening the home-school connection.
This webinar is suitable for educators who work with toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Time for questions will be provided.
Register
To register and learn more, visit the edWeb website.
*Information provided by edWeb
Join the Director of Early Learning at Scholastic, Cathy Yount, on October 2 for her webinar, “Brilliantly Simple Strategies for Early Learners with Tech.”
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This free webinar will explore how educators can implement brilliantly simple strategies to engage early learners with technology and achieve reading success. Participants will leave with an understanding of:
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- why technology today is better than ever for supporting early learners and building foundational reading skills,
- how to model appropriate digital behavior and usage, while fostering a love of reading in the 21st century,
- what to look for when choosing a technology-based literacy solution for prek-2 students,
- and how to manage digital resources in an early years classroom and what to expect from a successful implementation.
This webinar is best suited for prek-3 teachers and school and district leaders. Time for questions will be provided.
Register
To register and learn more, visit the edWeb website.
*Information provided by edWeb
Join Cindy Gennarelli, M.Ed., Director of Early Childhood Education Innovation at William Patterson University, for her upcoming webinar exploring opportunities to engage indoor classrooms using natural materials and loose parts.
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This free webinar was designed to support the use of nature-based materials and loose parts in indoor classrooms. Common questions and concerns include:
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- How will these materials change the indoor environment?
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- Where do they go and how do I introduce the materials to the children?
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- How will these materials support children’s learning?
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- How do we integrate these materials without compromising the integrity of our curriculum and/or physical classroom space?
These questions and others will be discussed and answered. Photos of classroom environments, children’s engagement in inquiry-based, hands-on, STEAM-related explorations and discoveries will be used as examples. Examples will highlight the use of combining indoor classroom tools, materials, and equipment with outdoor materials to create richer learning experiences.
Learning outcomes will be relevant and aligned with approved developmentally appropriate curricula, pedagogy, children’s learning styles, and 21st-century skills. This webinar will be of particular benefit to pre-k teachers. Time for questions will be provided.
Registration
To sign-up, register via the event webpage.
More Information
To learn more, visit the edWeb website.
*Information provided via EdWeb
Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) on October 9 for “Meeting the Requirements of CPSL: Ensuring the Safety of All Children in Care throughout PA” to learn more about how to meet the updated Child Protective Service Law requirements.
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This free webinar will focus on the changes to the Child Protective Service Law. This includes the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) requirements, requirements for facility persons who have resided outside of Pennsylvania in the last five years, requirements for volunteers to obtain all clearances/verifications, and the ending of provisional hires.
Registration
To register, visit the event webpage.
More Information
For more information, contact PACCA at 717.657.9000.
Join the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning on November 5 for their upcoming webinar, “Little Scientists: Exploring SCIENCE! with Preschoolers.”
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Discover the “science” component of STEM, including how preschoolers use the scientific method to figure out how the world works. Preschool teachers and family child care providers will learn strategies and teaching practices that help all children explore science concepts. The webinar will also highlight strategies for using art to encourage science learning.
Register
To register and learn more, visit the event webpage!
*Information provided by ECLKC
