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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 »January 2026- 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 »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 »Preschool Pyramid Model of Social Emotional Support Cohort Series: Tier 1 (Jan.28, Feb.11th, Feb. 25th) – Webinar Series
Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 14th, at 3:00 p.m. 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 introduction to Tier 1 of the Pyramid Model, focusing on universal supports that promote social-emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors in early childhood settings.…
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…
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