Stop Spinning in Circles: How to Make Your Circle Time More Developmentally Appropriate - Live Webinar
2026-11-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Live Webinar, IL, United States
Do you start your day with circle time and by the time it is over you are already stressed? We have been following old traditions: singing days of the week, dressing the weather bear and counting out patterns on the calendar. What are the kids really learning? Join this webinar and learn new developmentally appropriate ways to run your large group. This time together should be an intentional teaching experience related to your objectives, standards and studies. Learn ways to engage all of your students so they can progress and participate at their own pace. Circle time can be and should be inclusive for all children. Come and be inspired to switch things up with developmentally appropriate tips, strategies and activities to make your large group 15 minutes of engaging fun learning.
Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, 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.

Every Child in the Story: Inclusive Read-Alouds for Preschool Classrooms - In Person
2026-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | St. Clair County Regional Ofice of Educaiton, Belleville, IL, 1000 South Illinois Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
This interactive workshop uses the children’s books Daniel’s Good Day, Jabari Jumps, and The Rabbit Listened to explore how to create inclusive, engaging read-aloud experiences in preschool classrooms. Participants will learn practical strategies to support children with disabilities, including visual supports, language scaffolds, and social-emotional connections. Teachers will plan, practice, and create materials they can immediately use to increase access, participation, and a sense of belonging for all learners.
Note: Approximately three weeks before the training, 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.

It’s Icky, It’s Green: A look at Sensory Issues In Feeding - Live Webinar
2026-12-10 12:30 - 14:30 | Live Webinar, IL, United States
A range of sensory issues can impact feeding in young children. Preferred and non-preferred sensory input must first be identified and understood before implementation of strategies to address food intake It is also important to identify additional factors such as oral aversion and trauma. Young children with disabilities are especially at-risk if processing difficulties, neurological differences and/or sensory limitations are present and affect feeding.
Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, 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.

Preschool Pyramid Model of Social Emotional Support Cohort: Comprehensive Series- Tiers 1, 2 and 3 - Live Webinar Series (Jan.27th, Feb.10th, Feb.24th, March 10th, March 17th, April 7th, April 21st)
2027-01-27 15:30 - 2027-04-21 16:30 | Live Webinar Series, IL, United States
Registration deadline is January 6, 2027. The Pyramid Model is a scientifically based positive behavioral framework that promotes evidence-based practices to teach social-emotional competencies to all young children. The framework identifies key skills for supporting relationships, creating learning environments, teaching targeted social-emotional skills, and supporting children with challenging behavior. Registrants will view seven learning modules of Pyramid content and the associated lessons with each module on their own. An agenda will be provided to inform participants regarding which lessons will be reflected on during each group-facilitated meeting, with a focus on reflection and application of the content in the modules.
Credit for full participation will include 36 hours of credit for viewing these eModules and participating in seven group cohort discussions, each 1 hour in length. No partial credit will be given. Full attendance at each cohort session is required in order to receive credit.
Note: Approximately three weeks before the first session, 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.

Managing Angry Outbursts - Webinar
2027-02-02 12:30 - 14:00 | Live Webinar, IL, United States
Many young children struggle with expressing their anger appropriately and some seem angry most of the time or to react with volcanic intensity. This webinar will look at anger from a developmental perspective, explaining angry outbursts and providing concrete support strategies to use for both intervention and prevention. Ideas for calming, releasing anger in healthy ways, and incorporating appropriate anger expression into IEPs will be shared along with suggested resources including children’s literature, classroom materials, and sample IEP goals and 504 accommodations.
Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, 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.

Preschool Pyramid Model of Social Emotional Support Cohort Series: Tiers 2 and 3 - Live Webinar Series (March 10th, March 17th, April 7th, April 21st)
2027-03-10 15:30 - 2027-04-21 16:30 | Live Webinar Series, IL, United States
Registration deadline is February 19, 2027. Completion of the Tier 1 training is a prerequisite.
The Pyramid Model is a scientifically based positive behavioral framework that promotes evidence-based practices to teach social-emotional competencies to all young children. The framework identifies key skills for supporting relationships, creating learning environments, teaching targeted social-emotional skills, and supporting children with challenging behavior. This workshop provides an in-depth look at Tiers 2 and 3 of the Pyramid Model. Participants will learn essential strategies for fostering friendship skills, emotional literacy, self-regulation, and problem-solving in young learners; Discover how to tailor instruction for children requiring targeted support through systematic teaching, peer-mediated interventions, embedded learning, and progress monitoring; Gain insight into understanding and responding to challenging behaviors, de-escalation techniques, bias awareness, and the development of effective behavior support plans; and Explore the structured steps of PTR-YC, a manualized process for conducting functional behavioral assessments and implementing individualized behavior support plans.

Credit for full participation will include 19 Hours of credit for viewing the eMods and participating in group cohort discussions 4 hours in length. No partial credit will be given. Full attendance at each cohort is required in order to receive the full 19 hours of credit.
Note: Approximately three weeks before the first session, 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.
