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Articles for Early Childhood Educators
Communication as a Key to Classroom Success
November 26, 2019
Learn benefits of having open, honest communication with co-workers and parents as well as tips for conducting difficult conversations Read More
Family Engagement Professionalism
Collaboration to Support Children with Special Needs
November 25, 2019
Providing an inclusive classroom for a child with special needs is a challenge with tremendous benefits. Learn your role and some strategies to provide an inclusive classroom. Read More
Learning Environments Special Needs
Fundamentals of Human Resources: Non-Managerial Early Childhood Staff
November 15, 2019
A review of employment law, discrimination, harassment, and employee responsibilities in an early childhood setting. Read More
Professionalism
Thriving Teachers, Thriving Centers: Improving Teacher Satisfaction and Reducing Turnover, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
November 4, 2019
A person-centered approach to coaching to improve teacher satisfaction and retention, with reflection activities and concrete strategies for instructional leaders. Read More
Director and Administrator Head Start Region 9
Managing Severe Hearing Loss
October 28, 2019
A significant subset of patients seen in practices present with more severe hearing loss and more complex medical histories. In this seminar, the nature of severe hearing loss will be discussed along... Read More
Potty Training at School
October 11, 2019
Readiness characteristics and tips for potty training young children Read More
Child Growth and Development
Writing Effective Lesson Plans for Early Childhood Classrooms
September 24, 2019
A step-by-step method for writing effective lesson plans Read More
Lesson Planning
ADHD 101: Bringing Focus to the Confusion
July 24, 2019
Symptoms of ADHD, the process of making an ADHD diagnosis, and classroom interventions to support children with ADHD. Read More
Challenging Behavior Child Growth and Development Health and Safety Special Needs
Reducing the Stigma of HIV/AIDS
July 12, 2019
Understanding HIV/AIDS, stigma surrounding it, and how to reduce the stigma Read More
Health and Safety
Supporting Young Children's Social-Emotional Literacy - Part 2
June 21, 2019
Ways to resolve and prevent challenging behaviors in young children through the development of social-emotional literacy Read More
Challenging Behavior Child Growth and Development
Supporting Young Children's Social-Emotional Literacy - Part 1
May 31, 2019
Ways to resolve and prevent challenging behaviors in young children through the development of social-emotional literacy Read More
Challenging Behavior Child Growth and Development
Recycle Bin Boogie: Move and Learn with Recyclables!
April 22, 2019
Using recycled materials to incorporate physical activities in early childhood settings Read More
Learning Environments
Unlocking the Mystery of Selective Mutism
February 27, 2019
This course describes selective mutism, how to assess for selective mutism characteristics, and what teachers and caregivers can do to support and help children. Read More
Child Growth and Development Special Needs
Families As Partners - Making Family Engagement Truly Meaningful & Authentic
February 15, 2019
Information about creating partnerships with families Read More
Director and Administrator Family Engagement
The Decline of Play Outdoors in Children - And the Rise in Sensory Issues
January 28, 2019
Explanation of why children are not playing outdoors as much and the effects on children, as well as ways to foster healthy sensory and motor development Read More
Health and Safety Learning Environments
Diversity and Cultural Awareness
December 28, 2018
Definitions and descriptions of diversity, culture, and cultural awareness, as well as activities to use in the classroom to support them. Read More
Diversity
Child Abuse and Neglect: An Overview
December 28, 2018
This course covers the main types of child abuse, including signs of possible abuse, reporting suspected child abuse, and prevention activities. Read More
Health and Safety
It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It (Family-Centered Practice & Teaming)
December 26, 2018
This course will walk participants through the process of family-centered practice. How to have difficult conversations with families and teams will also be addressed. Read More
Director and Administrator Family Engagement
Cultural Awareness in Working with Families
December 21, 2018
This course explores cultural differences that could interfere with working and communicating with Latino families. Read More
Director and Administrator Family Engagement
Safety Tips for Young Children
November 26, 2018
This article guides the reader through tips on how to prevent accidents and injuries in the car, home, and at play for young children. A special section will also be presented specifically for wanderi... Read More
Health and Safety Learning Environments Special Needs