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Play, Has It Become A 4 Letter Word In Education?
Presented by Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L
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Course: #35163Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The concept of returning to play-based Pre-K and K seems to be making a resurgence. Promoting learning via play makes sense as children naturally learn through exploration, cause and effect, and pleasure. Throwing away the worksheets to pave the way for play-based learning to become the norm can initially be daunting for all working with young children. We will review research, implementation, and outcomes that promote this initiative.

Exploring Self-Regulation With 3 To 5 Year Olds
Presented by Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L
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Course: #35164Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Self-regulation for 3–5-year-olds can be quite variable. As we know, self-regulation skills help kids navigate their environments, regardless of age. This course will explore self-regulation for little ones just starting their first school experience. Learning to wait, responding calmly, being able to listen, and direction following are all part of building the foundational skills of self-regulation. Let’s help them get a great start!

Evacuation in ECE Settings: Everyone Out!
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD
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Course: #32443Level: Introductory1 Hour
Evacuation may be necessary in case of fire, flooding, utility disruption, violence, or other situations. Learn how to safely and quickly get children to a safe area, and ensure their safety and well-being while waiting for family pickup.

Ethics in Action in Early Childhood
Presented by Stephanie Bivins, MEd
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Course: #32454Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course provides guidance on utilizing the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) ethics to guide best practices. Participants walk through scenarios to practice implementing research-based ways to guide difficult, everyday educator decisions.

The Impact of Tech on Development and Academic Readiness
Presented by Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #32428Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Learn information about the impact of screen time and “high-tech toys” on cognitive development, language development, and academic readiness.

Kids with Kids: How to Support Them
Presented by Sherrie Segovia, PsyD
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Course: #32423Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Working with teen parents is challenging and can also be very rewarding with impacts on both parents and their children. This course offers information including risks and challenges, assessment tools, and various strategies.

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Recognition, Prevention, and Long-term Impact
Presented by Alison D. Peak, LCSW, IMH-E
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Course: #32421Level: Intermediate1.5 Hours
This course meets the requirements of many state licensing standards to support the awareness, recognition, and education of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT). This course provides information on signs, symptoms, and prevention efforts to address PAHT.

Meeting in the Middle: Parent’s Perspective of Educating a Child with Special Needs
Presented by Cara Koscinski, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CAS
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Course: #32414Level: Intermediate1 Hour
A special partnership exists between educators and parents of children with special needs. Learn ways to approach partnerships and communication with these parents.

Elevate and Empower Through Advocacy
Presented by Sarah Ozuna Brown, MS
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Course: #32393Level: Introductory1 Hour
Explore the many levels and types of advocacies to realize how you are already advocating, and how you can continue to do so. Learn why advocacy is so important, powerful, and necessary to better the lives of children, their families, early childhood educators, and to improve the early childhood education field.

Collective Trauma and Building a Trauma-Informed Culture
Presented by Nadia Tourinho, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
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Course: #32286Level: Advanced4 Hours
Gain information about building a trauma-informed culture in your program, including the necessary steps to prepare staff/professionals for processing trauma with children and their families. Learn essential techniques and strategies for use in the classroom and how to help staff who may have or are experiencing trauma.

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