Who loves reading the book “Five Little Monkey’s Jumping On the Bed”? Now’s your chance to learn the signs so that when you read the story, you and your students can also sign the story. All participants will be encouraged to participate in signing. Come join in on the fun! Note: Approximately three weeks before […]
During this training participants will develop an understanding of the purpose of the Fourth Edition of NAEYC’s Position Statement on Developmentally Appropriate Practice that was published in 2020. Participants will discuss the Core Considerations used to inform decision making. As the professionals establish a deeper understanding of the Principles, they will be asked to discuss […]
During this time of ever-changing educational pathways learning how to engage families remotely through Covid and beyond, has certainly posed many challenges and learning opportunities for all. Families and professionals had to quickly gain pertinent skills and strategies to keep learners engaged in the classroom and remotely. Schools continue to provide critical resources and support […]
This workshop will focus on why collecting data is an important part of the Early Childhood Classrooms. Participants will explore ways to collect quality informative observations. Discussions will help participants think about assessment as more than a task to complete. Participants will explore how assessment can lead to purposeful planning. We will also examine how […]
The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services developed this standardized training to address the requirements of the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities education Improvement Act (IDEA) to ensure a smooth and effective transition process is in place for children and their families who will be transitioning from Early Intervention […]
Let's find out how to introduce numbers to young children. In this webinar, we will discuss and share appropriate strategies and activities to introduce young children to the world of numbers and numerals. Ideas of what that can look like in a preschool classroom throughout the day. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants […]