| Introduction to Early Achievers June 2, 2020 9:30 am – 11:00 am Cost: FREE STARS hours: 1.5 Trainer: Elyssa Yunker REGISTER Have you just enrolled in Early Achievers? Would you like to know more about how you can prepare for your rating? Introduction to Early Achievers will help you understand the critical role you will play in the quality improvement journey for your program and how you can make the most of your Early Achievers participation. |
| Online: Best Practices Series – Introduction to ERS-3 June 11, 2020 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cost: $5.00 STARS hours: 2 Trainer: Kristen Bowler-Marere REGISTER This is one of six modules in the Best Practices Series that supports Early Achievers by emphasizing high-quality adult practices measured by the Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition. This session will introduce measurements. definitions of terms, and how to score the assessment. Participants will focus on themes in the tools and will examine what they already know about these themes: teaching and interactions, quality learning environments, and best practice. |
| Online: Finding Self-Compassion in Uncertain Times June 15, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Cost: $5.00 STARS hours: 1.5 Trainer: Julie Wasilewski REGISTER This is a discussion-based class for early childhood teachers who like to learn by reflecting on their own opinions and reactions and by listening to those of other people. Those who register will be emailed a three-page article to read before class. In our field, we learn to have empathy for children and families, but do we remember to have self-compassion? Lets explore how our earliest memories impact how we talk to (and about) ourselves and how that, in turn, affects our work with children. Lets also discuss what it looks like to be compassionate to ourselves during this stressful time of uncertainty and change. |
| Cuidado Infantil Informado por Trauma 19 de Junio y 26 de Junio 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Entranadora: Melanie Coyne Costo: $10.00 STARS: 6 REGISTRO Aprende a través de una lente de neurociencia cómo el trauma afecta el cerebro, las emociones, y el comportamiento. Descubra ideas que apoyan el establacimiento de conevión, seguridad, y bienstar para todos los niños a fin de crear una practica informada sobre el trauma en los programas de aprendizaje temprano. |
| Online: Best Practices Series – Interactions June 23, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:30 p, Cost: $5.00 STARS hours: 2 Trainer: Julie Wasilewski REGISTER This is one of six modules in the Best Practices Series that supports participants in Early Achievers by emphasizing high-quality adult practices measured by the ERS-3. This session will introduce best practices for teachers interacting with children individually, in groups, and among their peers. We will look at interactions that promote self-regulation and provide proactive tips to use every day. Interacting with the children outside, both verbally and playing alongside them, we will come away with ideas on how to get the most out of gross motor time. |