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January 2026
I Wonder… What do young children really need? Back to Basics Back to PLAY – On Demand
Registration deadline is January 23, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Starting January 2, 2026, through January 30, 2026, you can watch the training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY January 30th at 4:30 pm. This workshop is focused primarily on play. It is a bit different because it invites participants to be willing to wonder about some important questions in our work with young children, especially those with disabilities. …
Find out more »Is It Deliberate or Development? – On Demand
 Registration deadline is January 23, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Starting January 2, 2026, through January 30, 2026, you can watch the training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY January 30th at 4:30 pm. In this engaging session, Dr. Angela Searcy will help participants explore how to distinguish between behaviors that are part of normal early childhood development and those that may require intentional intervention. Grounded in neuroscience, child…
Find out more »Building Safety and Trust: Trauma-Informed Practices in Early Childhood for ECSE and Blended Preschool Teachers – Webinar
Creating safe, trusting, and supportive learning environments is essential for all young children, especially those in early childhood special education and blended preschool settings. This workshop, Building Safety and Trust: Trauma-Informed Practices in Early Childhood, will equip educators with practical strategies to recognize and respond to the impact of trauma on children’s behavior, learning, and social-emotional development. Participants will explore ways to foster strong, nurturing relationships, implement trauma-informed practices in daily routines, and create inclusive environments that support every child’s…
Find out more »Push Past It! An Administrator’s Guide for Supporting Early Learners with Disabilities Who Also Have Intense Challenging Behaviors – Webinar
Stop! Collaborate! Listen! This webinar provides administrators with a comprehensive guide to effective behavior planning for students exhibiting intense challenges. We will present practical, educator-developed functional assessment tools and outline each phase of the process, emphasizing a continuous cycle of improvement. This includes: (1) self-reflection and identification of implicit bias, (2) context analysis, (3) development of prevention strategies, (4) identification of replacement skills, (5) implementation of new responses, and (6) thorough review of results. We will also address the leadership…
Find out more »February 2026
Building Self-Regulation Skills in the Home – On Demand
The registration deadline is February 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Starting February 2, 2026, through February 27, 2026, you can watch the training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY February 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Children from birth to age 5 are learning the foundational skills of executive function: self-regulation, cognitive flexibility, and working memory. When developmental delays, disabilities, or sensory issues are present, these skills are critically essential…
Find out more »Move it! The Influence of Movement on Learning – On Demand
Registration deadline is February 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Starting February 2, 2026, through February 27, 2026, you can watch the training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY February 27th at 4:30 pm. Recent research has found that movement is powerful in the service of learning. In this workshop, we will examine movement beyond milestones in order to understand the powerful influence movement can have on a child’s…
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