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October 2025
AI in Practice: Tools, Teaching, and Tiny Humans (Recommended prerequisite: What AI Is) – On-Demand
Registration deadline is October 29, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Starting October 1, 2025, through October 31, 2025, you can watch the training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY October 31st at 4:30 pm. This session brings AI to life in early childhood classrooms through real-world educator examples and Gemini demonstrations. Participants will learn how to use AI to create visual schedules, generate social stories, and support inclusive communication…
Find out more »Poverty Simulation/Intersecting Realities: Poverty, Disability, and Early Childhood – In Person
Two trainings in one day! In the morning, there will be an interactive, immersive experience that gives participants a glimpse into the structural barriers, as well as some of the personal and emotional repercussions, people in poverty face. Then, in the afternoon, you will learn how families with young children with disabilities often face unique and compounded challenges-particularly when living in poverty. This session will explore the intersection of economic hardship and disability, highlighting how structural inequities impact access to…
Find out more »October 2025- Working with Families of Young Children with IEPs Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families of young children with disabilities. We share resources and offer support to one another. This CoP is intended for educators who work with families who have children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Note: Approximately three weeks before the CoP meeting, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of…
Find out more »DAP in Action: Teaching Young Learners with Disabilities for ECSE and Blended Preschool Teachers – Live Webinar
"DAP in Action: Teaching Young Learners with Disabilities the Right Way!" Unlock the power of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) in your early childhood classroom! This engaging and interactive workshop is designed specifically for teachers and paraprofessionals working with young students with disabilities. Dive into the latest NAEYC guidelines, explore practical strategies, and discover how to create inclusive, play-based, and engaging learning environments that support all children in reaching their full potential. Leave with hands-on techniques, real-world examples, and the confidence…
Find out more »Music Across the Curriculum: Giraffes Can’t Dance – Live Webinar
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Education Team equips early childhood educators with the knowledge and tools to engage their students in music on a daily basis. Simple activities and engaging lessons emphasize using music within the framework of current early childhood curricula to teach all children, including those of diverse abilities and neurotypes. With the book “Giraffes Can’t Dance” at its heart, this workshop will explore ways to use music and creative movement to teach early literacy, math, and social-emotional…
Find out more »Support Group Meeting – In Person
This presentation will inform parents of children with disabilities of the services the Illinois Assistive Technology Program provides. Augmentative devices will be available for parents to try out. Note: Approximately three weeks before the meeting, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session.  Presenter(s): Alison Witt and Chrissy Harth, with the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP). Support Group Meeting Date: October 23,…
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