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Session 1
Session 1
8:15-10:15
8:15-10:15
Session 2
Session 2
10:30-12:30
10:30-12:30
Outside the Box: Encouraging Creativity in Young Children through Process Art Experiences
Room: 605 & 607
-Donna Wheeler
** All Day Session 8:15-12:15**
This workshop explores developmentally appropriate art practices. Through hands-on activities participants will be able to recognize the differences between “process art” and “product art”. Participants will have the opportunity to develop an intentional curriculum that supports a child’s creativity, need for choice and time to work at their own pace. We will explore and work with materials found in nature.
Manejo de Disciplina/Behavior Management
Room: 507
-Francisco Razo & Alejandra Mayerstein
Session 1: 8:15-10:15 Spanish
Durante esta sesión, los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de aprender las causas de varios comportamientos no deseables en el salón, obtendrán ideas de como desarrollar sistemas en la clase para prevenir estos comportamientos y podrán planear la implementación de algunas de estas estrategias en su clase o centro.
Session 2: 10:30-12:30 English
During this session, participants will have the opportunity to learn the causes of various undesirable classroom behaviors, gain ideas on how to develop classroom systems to prevent these behaviors, and plan to implement some of these strategies in their classroom or center.
Behavior Strategies for Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood/ Estrategias de Conducta para Comportamientos Desafiantes en la Infancia Temprana (español)
Room: 509
-Mariluz Lecompte
Session 1: 8:15-10:15 English
This 2-hour training is aimed for daycare educators, childcare professionals, and assistants to gain invaluable insights and practical strategies for managing challenging behaviors in young children. The course explores the causes of challenging behaviors, age-appropriate communication techniques, and positive reinforcement strategies. Participants will learn how to create a supportive and nurturing environment conducive to positive behavior development.
Session 2: 10:30-12:30 Spanish
Esta capacitación de 2 horas está dirigida a educadores de guarderías, profesionales de cuidado infantil y asistentes para obtener conocimientos invaluables y estrategias prácticas para manejar conductas desafiantes en niños pequeños. El curso explora las causas de las conductas desafiantes, las técnicas de comunicación apropiadas para la edad y las estrategias de refuerzo positivo. Los participantes aprenderán cómo crear un entorno enriquecedor que conduzca al desarrollo de una conducta positiva.
Conciencia Fonológica
Room: 505
-Violeta V. Alegre
Spanish Only
Introducción a la conciencia fonológica como parte fundamental para el desarrollo de la alfabetización de los niños.Como desarrollar la conciencia fonólogica en niños de edad pre-escolar a través de juegos fonólogicos que combinan diversión con conciencia fonólogica; rimas, cuentos, adivinanzas, trabalenguas. Propuestas para el desarrollo de la conciencia fonólogica.Maestros están invitados a unirse con nosotros y participar de nuestras actividades de conciencia fonológica. Al final de la sessión, los maestros se sentirán mas confiados para facilitar actividades e involucrar a los niños.
Family Engagement that Empowers Diverse Learners
Room: 603
-Elizabeth Gasca, Domonique Jefferson, Sarah Ramirez, Heather Quasny
Empowering culturally and linguistically diverse families as partners in their children's educational support team creates opportunities for schools and families to work together towards improving academic achievement. During this session, we will share evidence-based practices for educators to build relationships with families and set goals for aligned home-school learning opportunities
Responding to Children's Cues with Scaffolding
Room: 601
-Melissa Ply
Adults who spend time observing and noticing the verbal and nonverbal signals from children, may be in a position to be more responsive to the children’s needs. We can nurture a child’s emerging abilities by paying attention to what the child is saying or doing, and then stepping in to provide some support. We will discuss how parents and preschool teachers can use low, medium and intense scaffolding strategies to encourage children's efforts and support them towards success.
Introduction to CDA
Room : 302
-Devona Martin
This session will provide an overview of the process to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™. Information will be shared about creating a professional portfolio as required to apply for a CDA through the Council for Professional Recognition and the assessment process, and the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® scholarship options.
Developing Phonological Awareness Skills Through Nursery Rhymes and Songs
Room : 404
-Debbie Hudgins
Research shows that there is a link between nursery rhyme knowledge of preschool children and their future success in reading, writing, spelling. Come join us to learn more about including nursery rhymes and songs in your daily instruction in fun and playful ways. You will leave with materials to start using nursery rhymes in your classroom right away!
Grow with Me: Developmental Milestones
Room: 503
-Elise Cohen & Lysa Nguyen
This session is designed for teachers to understand the importance of monitoring children’s developmental progress using the Infant & Toddler Developmental Checklists. We will discuss terms and concepts related to developmental assessments and ways to document and communicate concerns with families. We will explore key knowledge and professional strategies for programs and families.
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