May 2021
Social and Emotional Development – Ages Birth to 5 years (K1.9 C1/C2 & STARS SQ.3.4.4)
Instructor: Karen Rucker
Core Knowledge Competencies: K1.9 C1/C2 & STARS SQ.3.4.4
Better understand the development of social and emotional skills as they correlate to key milestones in the first five years. Based on work by ZERO TO THREE.
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The Importance of Supervision: Indoors & Out (K7.1 C2 & STARS LM.2.4)
Instructor: Karen Rucker
Core Knowledge Competencies: K7.1 C2 & STARS LM.2.4
As ECE professionals, one of the most important things we do is supervise children. This session will review regulations regarding supervision, discuss consequences and the role of a supervision policy, and learn strategies for more effective supervision on your watch.
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Cognitive Development – Ages Birth to 5 (K1.4 C1/C2 & STARS SQ.3.4.4)
Instructor: Karen Rucker
Core Knowledge Competencies: K1.4 C1/C2 & STARS SQ.3.4.4
Executive functioning is the mind’s “air traffic controller.” We’ll examine the link between early milestones and the development of cognitive skills in the first five years. Based on work by ZERO TO THREE.
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Developmentally Appropriate Practices Basics-S (K2.9 C1 & STARS SQ.3.4.10)
Instructor: Rose Snyder
Core Knowledge Competencies: K2.9 C1 & STARS SQ.3.4.10
DAP is frequently used term in ECE, but is not always understood. Explore the five components of DAP to maximize instruction, enhance development, and build relationships with families.
Find out more »October 2021
The Importance of Relationships: Creating Powerful Interactions to Support Children’s Learning (K2.02/C3 & SQ.3.4.5; SQ.3.4.9; SQ.3.4.10)
Instructor: Karen Rucker
Core Knowledge Competencies: K2.02/C3 & SQ.3.4.5; SQ.3.4.9; SQ.3.4.10
How can teachers best support children's learning? The key is how you engage with children throughout the day. Based on the book "Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning," this session will help you become more intentional in your teaching.
Find out more »November 2021
Behind the Scenes: Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors (K2.13 C3)
Instructor: Karen Rucker
Core Knowledge Competencies: K2.13 C3
Challenging behaviors are the product of multiple factors that may not be easy to see. Learn how to identify and address the underlying causes to create a more peaceful classroom.
Find out more »December 2021
Early Bird Registration for ALL 12 Workshops
Join us for a year of monthly engaging online learning opportunities that explore the latest in ECE teaching strategies and administrative insights.
With this early bird registration, you will have access to all 12 workshops:
ECE Professionalism: A Closer Look at Your Responsibilities (K6.4 C2) - 1/19/22
Observing Young Children (K4.14 C1 & K4.15 C2 & STARS SQ.3.4.8) - 2/16/22
Importance of Supervision: Indoors & Out (K7.1 C2 & STARS LM.2.4) - 3/16/22
Beneath the Iceberg: ACES and the Effect of Family Stressors on Children (K3.5 C2 & STARS SQ.3.4.4) - 4/20/22
Why An Apple Is Worth 1,000 Words: Learning Through Play (K2.14 C1/C2; K2.14 C3 & STARS EC.2.2) - 5/18/22
Time Management for the ECE Leader (D6.9 C3) - 6/15/22
Developmentally Appropriate Practices Basics-S (K2.9 C1 & STARS SQ3.4.10) - 7/20/22
Behind the Scenes: Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors (K2.13 C3) - 8/17/22
Understanding "Y": Generational Differences in the Work Place (K6 C2) - 9/21/22
First, There is No Magic Wand…Positive Behavior in the Preschool Classroom (K2.13 C1 & C2) - 10/19/22
Tips and Tricks for Taking Care of You: Caring for the Caregiver (K7.3 C2, STARS SQ 3.4.5) - 11/16/22
Read for Resilience (K1.1 C2, STARS SQ.3.4) - 12/21/22
Loving Places and Learning Spaces for Infants and Toddlers (K2 C2)
Instructor: Rose Snyder
Core Knowledge Competencies: K2 C2
What makes up high-quality infant and toddler care? Learn the importance of attachment and relationships in learning and development, examine aspects of the ITERS and PA Early Learning Standards, and share ideas that support healthy infant and toddler development.
Find out more »January 2022
ECE Professionalism: A Closer Look at Your Responsibilities (K6.4 C2)
Instructor: Rose Snyder
Core Knowledge Competencies: K6.4 C2
What are the keys to workplace professionalism in early childhood? We’ll explore six professional responsibilities, discuss ways to support professional growth and development, and explore the skills and mindset of the early childhood professional.
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Observing Young Children (K4.14 C1 & K4.15 C2 & STARS SQ.3.4.8)
Instructor: Karen Rucker
Core Knowledge Competencies: K4.14 C1 & K4.15 C2 & STARS SQ.3.4.8
Observation is the window into the child's thinking processes, interests, skills and abilities. We’ll use video clips to practice observation skills and explore how recording our observations of young children can inform program decisions, assessments, and more!
Find out more »March 2022
Importance of Supervision: Indoors & Out (K7.1 C2 & STARS LM.2.4)
Instructor: Karen Rucker
Core Knowledge Competencies: K7.1 C2 & STARS LM.2.4
As ECE professionals, one of the most important things we do is supervise children. This session reviews regulations regarding supervision, discusses consequences and the role of a supervision policy, and offers strategies for more effective supervision on your watch.
Find out more »April 2022
Beneath the Iceberg: ACES and the Effect of Family Stressors on Children (K3.5 C2 & STARS SQ.3.4.4 )
Instructor: Karen Rucker
Core Knowledge Competencies: K3.5 C2 & STARS SQ.3.4.4
Children's experiences influence their development. The ACES study brings to light the long-range impact of stress on children into adulthood. Join us as we explore the myriad of stressors faced by today's families, the potential effects, and how practitioners can best serve the children in their care.
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