April 2024 WEBINARS
Tinkering and Making
(Three-part series - 1 hour each, total 3-hours credit)
Using children's books as a stepping-stone to tinkering is a great way to engage children in problem-solving, experimentation, collaboration, and STEM activities. During this three-part series, we will explore ideas and books to help you introduce the Scientific Method to young children.
Please note: This is a three-part series. You must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate. If you participated in this webinar and received training credit, you will not receive credit again.
CDA Area: 2
VELDS: Health and Physical Development
CLASS Support
Domain(s): Pre-K: Instructional Support, Emotional Support
Dimension(s): Pre-K: Concept Development, Positive Climate
Instructor: Bronwyn Dean
Thursdays April 11, 18 and 25
7 - 8 p.m.
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(Serie de tres partes: 1.5 hora cada sesión) **Clase Virtual**
Aunque es apropiado para la edad de bebés y niños pequeños, morder puede ser uno de los comportamientos más difíciles para los educadores. Morder puede provocar grandes reacciones en los adultos, y superar estos sentimientos es el primer paso para apoyar a los niños que muerden. En este curso reflexionaremos sobre nuestros propios sentimientos en torno a morder y discutiremos por qué podríamos sentirnos así. Discutiremos y revisaremos por qué los niños muerden y cómo determinar por qué un niño podría estar mordiendo. Exploraremos estrategias para prevenir las mordeduras y exploraremos cómo ayudar a los niños que muerden a pasar de morder a otros comportamientos más apropiados socialmente.
Tenga en cuenta esta es una serie de tres partes. Debe asistir a todas las sesiones para recibir un certificado.
Área de CDA: 3
VELDS: Autorregulación de comportamiento, manejando acciones y comportamientos
CLASS Support
Domain(s): Infants: Cuidado Sensible Toddlers: Apoyo Emocional y Conductual
Dimension(s): Infants: Sensibilidad del Maestro (a) y Apoyo temprano del lenguaje; Toddlers: Guía de la Conducta
Instructora: Lisseth Palacios
Jueves 11 de abril, martes 16 de abril y jueves 18 de abril
7 - 8:30 p.m.
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* El enlace de Zoom se enviará por correo electrónico una semana antes.Critical Conversations: Talking with Young Children About Death (1.5 hours)
Being responsible for talking with young children about such a nuanced and complex topic as death can be incredibly challenging. No two people process grief and death in the same way; the same goes for children. In this session, we will share what needs to be considered before talking with children about death and explore techniques and possible language that can be used to approach these critical conversations. Please note: If you participated in this webinar and received training credit, you will not receive credit again.
CDA Areas: 3, 4, 8
VELDS: Social & Emotional Development; Communication, Language & Literacy Development
CLASS Support
Domain(s): Toddler: Emotional and Behavioral Support; Pre-K: Emotional Support
Dimension(s): Toddler: Teacher Sensitivity, Regard for Child Perspectives; Pre-K: Teacher Sensitivity, Regard for Student Perspectives
Instructor: Melody Passemante Powell
Tuesday, April 16
6 - 7:30 p.m.
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*Zoom link will be emailed a week priorThe Referral Process and Red Flags
(Two-part series - 1 hour each, total 2-hours credit)
Fairfax County offers free programs that help provide services to children identified as having a developmental delay or disability. We will discuss the documentation needed to write a referral letter and possible developmental red flags that may cause concern. We will have a panel discussion with an Infant Toddler Connection and Child Find representative.
Please note: This is a two-part series. You must attend all two sessions to receive a certificate.
CDA Area: 2
VELDS: Health and Physical Development
CLASS Support
Domain(s):Pre-K: Instructional Support, Emotional Support
Dimension(s):Pre-K: Concept Development, Positive Climate
Instructor: Bronwyn Dean
Tuesdays, April 23 and
30
7 - 8 p.m.
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*Zoom link will be emailed a week priorIntroducción al Procesamiento Sensorial de los Niños Especiales
(Serie de tres partes: 1.5 hora cada sesión) **Clase Virtual**
Los sistemas sensoriales contribuyen a la capacidad de cada niño para aprender y funcionar. Apoyar un procesamiento sensorial saludable es una parte importante de la promoción de la salud general de cada niño. Los educadores aprenderán una descripción general de cada sistema sensorial, las dificultades que enfrentan los niños con necesidades especiales con el procesamiento sensorial y obtendrán conocimientos sobre las experiencias de juego cotidianas para ayudar a todos los niños. Tenga en cuenta esta es una serie de tres partes. Debe asistir a todas las sesiones para recibir un certificado.
Áreas de CDA: 3 y 4
VELDS: Utilizar los sentidos, motricidad gruesa, motricidad fina
CLASS Support
Domain(s): Pre-K: Apoyo Emocional y Organización del Aula
Dimension(s): Pre-K: Clima Positivo, Sensibilidad del Maestro, Consideración Hacia las Perspectivas de los Niños, Guía a la Conducta
Instructora: Lisseth Palacios
Martes 23 de abril, jueves 25 de abril y martes 30 de abril
7 - 8:30 p.m.
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* El enlace de Zoom se enviará por correo electrónico una semana antes.May 2024 WEBINARS
Creating Authentic Family Partnerships – Community of Practice (Six-part series – 1.5 hour each, total 9-hours credit)
Creating Authentic Family Partnerships – Community of Practice (Six-part series – 1.5 hour each, total 9-hours credit)
Home-School relationships have always been a cornerstone of children’s success and well-being. Families & Educators Together by Derry Koralek, Karen Nemeth & Kelly Ramsey outlines key considerations when building a positive relationship with the families of the children in our care. Using this book as our guide, we will learn the six principles of family engagement and consider how to deepen our relationships with families, and in turn, the children we support. Through group and individual reflection, each participant will determine actionable steps to take to better connect with and support the families of the children in their care. As readers engage with the book, additional support is provided through a communities of practice model using the reflective questions from the book to guide community engagement that supports families and teachers.
Please note: This is a six-part series that requires participation and interaction. You must attend, and participant in, all six sessions to receive a certificate.
CDA Areas: 4
VELDS: Social & Emotional Development
CLASS Support
Domain(s):Infant: Responsive Caregiving; Toddler: Emotional and Behavioral Support; Pre-K: Emotional Support;
Dimension(s): Infant: Relational Climate & Teacher Sensitivity; Toddler: Positive Climate, Teacher Sensitivity & Regard for Child Perspectives
Pre-K: Positive Climate, Teacher Sensitivity & Regard for Child Perspectives
Instructor: Melody Passemante Powell
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and June 5
6 - 7:30 p.m.
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*Zoom link will be emailed a week prior1902-01 Moving to the Beat
(2-part series – 1.0 hour each, total 2-hours credit) *In-Person*
This series gives educators the knowledge and skills to integrate movement-based activities into their teaching practices. This training program is tailored to meet the unique needs of early childhood educators working with children aged 2 to 5. It promotes the development of young children by fostering their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills through movement activities.
Please note: This series meets twice. You must attend both sessions to receive credit.
CDA Area: 2
VELDS: Health and Physical Science
CLASS Support
Domain(s):Pre-K: Instructional Support, Emotional Support;
Dimension(s):Pre-K: Concept Development, Positive Climate
Location: Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton, VA 22124
Instructor: Bronwyn Dean
Mondays, May 6 and 13
7 - 8 p.m.
(You must have your provider ID and PIN number to register for this in-person training)
Register Here!What is Inclusion? (1.0 hour)
We will discuss inclusion in an Early Childhood Program and the benefits of including all children. The Virginia Department of Education has recently changed and enhanced the definition of inclusion, which has impacted how we care for children with a disability. We will look at the code and how we can enhance our programs to provide the best experiences for young children.
Please note: If you participated in this webinar and received training credit, you will not receive credit again.
CDA Area: 2
VELDS: Health and Physical Development
CLASS Support
Domain(s): Infant: Responsive Caregiving;Toddler: Engaged Support for Learning;Pre-K: Instructional Support, Emotional Support
Dimension(s):Infant: Early Language Support; Toddler: Language Modeling; Pre-K: Concept Development, Language Modeling
Instructor: Bronwyn Dean
Wednesday, May 8
7 - 8 p.m.
Register Here! Empatía receptiva: Desarrollar la conciencia emocional en niños pequeños
(Serie de tres partes: 1.5 hora cada sesión) **Clase Virtual**
Los niños, al igual que los adultos, tienen emociones variadas y complejas y merecen una empatía receptiva, independientemente de sus sentimientos. A diferencia de los adultos, los niños necesitan el apoyo del adulto para aprender a reconocer y nombrar sus propias emociones, reconocer los sentimientos de los demás y aprender formas de manera segura y socialmente apropiadas de navegar sus emociones. En esta serie de tres partes, exploraremos los beneficios de crear un aula emocionalmente segura. Vamos a practicar respuestas basadas en la empatía usando varios escenarios, y compartir técnicas y actividades para desarrollar la conciencia emocional que puede ser utilizada en el aula.
*Cada sesión de la serie se centrará en un grupo de edad diferente:
- Parte 1: Bebés
- Parte 2: Niños pequeños
- Parte 3: Niños en edad preescolar
Tenga en cuenta esta es una serie de tres partes. Debe asistir a todas las sesiones para recibir un certificado
Área de CDA: 3
VELDS: Desarrollo Social y Emocional
CLASS Support
Domain(s):Infants: Cuidado Sensible; Toddlers: Apoyo Emocional y Conductual; Pre-K: Apoyo Emocional
Dimension(s): Infants: Clima Relacional, Sensibilidad del Maestro, Apoyo Temprano de Lenguaje; Toddlers: Clima Positivo, Sensibilidad del Maestro, Consideración hacia las Perspectivas de los Niños.
Pre-K: Clima Positivo, Sensibilidad del Maestro, Consideración hacia las Perspectivas de los Niños
Instructora: Lisseth Palacios
Lunes 13, 20 de mayo y 3 de junio
7 - 8:30 p.m.
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* El enlace de Zoom se enviará por correo electrónico una semana antes.Integrating Science with Children's Books
2-part series – 1.0 hour each, total 2-hours credit)
Integrating science with children's books can offer a rich, multi-dimensional learning experience that caters to young learners' natural curiosity and developmental needs. Children's books can make scientific concepts more engaging and less intimidating with their vibrant illustrations and compelling stories. Children are more likely to connect with and remember content presented in story form.
Please note: This series meets twice. You must attend both sessions to receive credit. If you participated in this webinar and received training credit, you will not receive credit again.
CDA Area: 2
VELDS: Cognitive Development
CLASS Support
Domain(s): Pre-K: Instructional Support, Emotional Support;
Dimension(s): Pre-K: Concept Development, Language Modeling
Instructor: Bronwyn Dean
Wednesdays, May 15 and 22
7 - 8 p.m.
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*Link for the second session will be sent to participants that attend the first session.
Encontrar Su Por qué
(Serie de cinco partes: 1.5 hora cada sesión) **Clase Virtual**
En este curso de varias sesiones, los participantes identificarán cuáles creen que son las necesidades fundamentales de los niños pequeños y cómo estas creencias impactan sus prácticas de enseñanza. El contenido incorporará la declaración de NAEYC sobre prácticas apropiadas para el desarrollo, enfocándose en las tres consideraciones centrales de puntos en común, individualidad y contexto. Los participantes identificarán los mensajes sociales que damos a través de nuestras interacciones, plan de estudios y entorno con niños y familias en programas de primera infancia. Los participantes explorarán prácticas apropiadas para el desarrollo e identificarán cómo satisfacer las necesidades emocionales y de aprendizaje de los niños pequeños.
Tenga en cuenta esta es una serie de cinco partes. Debe asistir a todas las sesiones para recibir un certificado. El curso se ofrecerá a través de Canvas y sesiones de Zoom en vivo. Cada sesión de Zoom presentará un tema y una conversación, con recursos adicionales y debates en línea disponibles en Canvas para la semana siguiente.
Área de CDA: 3 y 6
VELDS: Desarrollo Social y Emocional
CLASS Support
Domain(s):Infants: Cuidado Sensible; Toddlers: Apoyo Emocional y Conductual;Pre-K: Apoyo Emocional
Dimension(s):Infants: Clima Relacional, Sensibilidad del Maestro;Toddlers: Clima Positivo, Sensibilidad del Maestro, Consideración hacia las Perspectivas de los Niños.
Pre-K: Clima Positivo, Sensibilidad del Maestro, Consideración hacia las Perspectivas de los Niños
Instructora: Lisseth Palacios
Jueves 16, 23, 30 de mayo; jueves 13 y 27 de junio
7 - 8:30 p.m.
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* El enlace de Zoom se enviará por correo electrónico una semana antes.How Does Music Build STEM Skills? (1.0 hour)
Did you know music and movement activities can promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Skills? We will explore ways to enhance young children's understanding of each content area by introducing songs and movement activities. We will create a list of songs and movement activities that can be used throughout the day.
Please note: If you participated in this webinar and received training credit, you will not receive credit again.
CDA Area: 2
VELDS: Health and Physical Development
CLASS Support
Domain(s): Infant: Responsive Caregiving; Toddler: Engaged Support for Learning; Pre-K: Instructional Support, Emotional Support
Dimension(s): Infant: Early Language Support; Toddler: Language Modeling;Pre-K: Concept Development, Language Modeling
Instructor: Bronwyn Dean
Monday, May 20
7 - 8 p.m.
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1. Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
2. Advancing children's physical and intellectual development
3. Supporting children's social and emotional development
4. Building productive relationships with families |
5. Managing an effective program
6. Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
7. Observing and recording children's behavior
8. Understanding principles of child development and learning |
