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Cognitive Development Theories and the Early Childhood Classroom
Presented by Miriam Eckstein-Koas, MS, SpEd
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Course: #32278Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about the cognitive development theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. How can these two theories apply to our work with young children?

Cultural Differences – Communication and Conflict Resolution Styles
Presented by Rebecca Slaby, MEd
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Course: #32266Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Deepen your understanding of how culture influences different communication styles, which can often lead to misunderstanding and conflict. Examine communication and conflict styles and learn new strategies for identifying barriers to healthy communication and managing conflict in the workplace.

Balancing the Classroom Canoe
Presented by Sandra Duncan, BA, MS, EdD
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Course: #32261Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Learn about the importance of a built environment and how it can impact children’s growth and development as well as easy-to-implement strategies for balancing a classroom environment.

Helping Young Children Develop a Positive Sense of Self
Presented by Amber Tankersley, PhD
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Course: #32254Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course highlights the importance of social competence and a child's sense of self. Strategies focus on how adults help children develop a positive sense of self.

Edible Engineering Using STEM-Based Recipes, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Judy Ross, MS
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Course: #32251Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Explore engaging, food-based activities and recipes that build Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills (STEM), while encouraging creativity, innovation, and collaboration (21st-century skills), presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Toys for Infants and Young Children
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD
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Course: #32229Level: Introductory1 Hour
The value of play and appropriate toys for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is discussed, as well as toy safety considerations.

Activities to Strengthen Executive Function in the Classroom
Presented by Carrie Fruin, EdS
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Course: #32199Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Identify executive function behavioral development by age. Learn classroom instructional strategies that support executive function development and toys and games that strengthen these skills in young children.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for Early Childhood Providers
Presented by PJ Winters, EdD
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Course: #32228Level: Introductory1 Hour
Receive an overview of FERPA including practical advice regarding the regulation of FERPA. Also learn ways in which this federal law affects your practice when working with children in early childhood.

Understanding Challenging Behaviors and Building Social-Emotional Skills in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Jess Bernal, MA, LMFT
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Course: #32219Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will increase understanding of brain development and help guide early childhood professionals to use the best interventions to increase brain development and competency in the areas of self-regulation and social-emotional growth while reducing challenging behaviors. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Ten Guideposts to Abolish Racial Bias in Work with Infant and Early Childhood Providers
Presented by Marva Lewis, PhD, IMH-E®
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Course: #32213Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn ten guideposts to abolish racial bias in professional relationships. A model of communication across racial divides is introduced for infant and early childhood educators and practitioners.