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STEM Applications
Presented by Caitlin Frazier, MS
Video
Course: #31180Level: Introductory1 Hour
​STEM Applications explores science, technology, engineering, and math education in the early childhood classroom. This course includes a brief background in STEM philosophy as well as steps and starter kits to kick-start a successful STEM launch.

ACEs: Research for Understanding the Early Experiences of Young Children
Presented by Alison D. Peak, LCSW, IMH-E
Video
Course: #31194Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will provide information regarding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on early childhood development, brain architecture, and health outcomes. ACEs provide an accessible template to understanding the role of trauma in early childhood development and the capacity for relationships to mitigate the impact of trauma.

Unilateral Hearing Loss: Advocating for Children through Early Intervention Services and in the Classroom
Presented by Melissa Tumblin, Mary Humitz, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Video
Course: #31190Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will discuss the challenges of unilateral conductive hearing loss, why one good ear is not good enough, and why choosing a bone conduction hearing device such as the Oticon Medical Ponto can help improve hearing loss. Information will be provided on how advocacy in the classroom along with help from early intervention services can help children benefit during the critical years of development and beyond.

Foundations in STEM Education
Presented by Caitlin Frazier, MS
Video
Course: #31174Level: Introductory1 Hour
Foundations in STEM Education explores the growing need to adjust pedagogical practices in order to best prepare children for an ever-changing future. This course will include background and research in STEM practices as well as beginning steps for successful integration.

Read with Me! Engaging Parents as Partners in Early Literacy Development
Presented by Shari Robertson, PhD, CCC-SLP
Video
Course: #31172Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Participants in this course will learn to use, and teach parents to use, six interactive reading strategies that have been proven to enhance reading, talking, social, and cognitive skills for young children across a variety of ability levels. Interactive demonstrations, booklists, parent handouts, and lesson ideas will be provided – everything you need to implement these practical, proven strategies in your professional setting.

Change Your Perception, Change Their Attitude
Presented by Kathy Lincoln, MA
Video
Course: #31185Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course will introduce participants to the concept of neurophysiology, the brain and body’s auto response to stress, and to the development of perception. Leaders will be able to engage in a self-reflective process that helps them understand the influence their perceptions and attitudes can have on the people and programs they lead. In addition, participants will be introduced to the characteristics of passive, aggressive, and assertive behaviors, as well as characteristics and skills associated with Assertive Leadership.

A Gardener's Perspective on the Learning Environment
Presented by Kathy Lincoln, MA
Video
Course: #31165Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course compares the elements of a garden to those of a classroom, defining the specific role each element plays. Participants are introduced to Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and the contributions that diversity, assessment, and individualized instruction make to the learning environment.

Roger Technology for Young Children with Hearing Loss
Presented by Rebekah Cunningham, PhD
Video
Course: #31176Level: Introductory1 Hour
Use of a Roger system at home ensures a young child with hearing loss has more access to speech and language. This course will provide resources to foster use of Roger technology with children in the 0-5 age range in order to increase their exposure to a language rich environment and promote language development.

Unlocking the Mystery of Selective Mutism
Presented by Aimee Kotrba, PhD
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Course: #31173Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder which results in great difficulty speaking in school or community settings. Dr. Kotrba will provide information on what selective mutism is, how to assess for selective mutism characteristics, and what teachers and caregivers can do to support and help children.

Change Your Perception, Change Their Attitude: Part 2
Presented by Kathy Lincoln, MA
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Course: #31164Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This is the second in a two-part course that helps leaders recognize the influence their perceptions and attitudes have on the people and programs they lead. In this segment, participants are introduced to the characteristics of passive, aggressive, and assertive behaviors, as well as characteristics and skills associated with Assertive Leadership.

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