Inclusive Learning Environments for Preschoolers
2021-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Inclusive Learning Environments for Preschoolers
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
12 – 1 p.m.
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A sense of belonging and feeling included in the learning environment promotes learning for all children, especially those with suspected delays or identified disabilities. Listen as we discuss the importance of inclusion and belonging in the preschool learning environment. Explore ways to create spaces in the home and classroom that support learning and development for all preschoolers. Learn strategies to modify or enhance the learning environment to ensure full and effective participation. After the webinar, the presenters will answer questions from the audience.

Topics for the webinar include:

Discussing how inclusion and sense of belonging promote children’s learning
Identifying strategies and teaching practices that help all infants and toddlers feel included in the learning environment
Describing modifications to learning environments that meet individual children’s needs

Target Audience

Teachers and family child care providers
Education managers, coaches, and child development specialists
Disabilities services coordinators
Support staff

How to Register
Select the link to register:
https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2874661/5AB496E656A4E52D327A8978198E77EE

Enrolling Children with Disabilities or Suspected Delays: Challenges and Solutions
2021-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join this webinar to discuss common challenges programs face when enrolling children with disabilities. Hear creative solutions programs have used to ensure their programs include children with disabilities or suspected delays. The webinar will include an opportunity for Q&A with National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning staff and Dayana Garcia, disabilities and inclusion specialist at the Office of Head Start. This webinar will have English and Spanish captioning.

COVID-19 Vaccines: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
2021-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Head Start staff are eager to get a COVID-19 vaccine and resume in-person services with children and families. Join this webinar to learn how the vaccines work and whether they are safe. Experts will explain the science behind the vaccines and answer FAQs to help program staff make the best decisions for themselves and their families. This webinar will benefit Head Start leaders, managers, teachers, home visitors, family child providers, family service, transportation, and support staff.
There will be no certificate of attendance at the end of the event.

Enhancing Parent-Child Relationships During Virtual Learning and Transitions
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar
Every transition presents opportunities and challenges. Through transitions, parents and families develop warm relationships. These relationships can help families feel secure and ready for change. Over the past year, program staff had to find different and unique ways to engage with families. During these exceptional times, programs continue to need strategies to support parent-child relationships through virtual learning and transitions. Join this webinar to learn how virtual engagement strategies can help programs support the parent-child relationship through transitions and promote positive outcomes.
Participants will receive an email with a link to download the certificate of attendance, at the end of either the live event or on-demand viewing.

All Staff
2021-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Microsoft Teams
All Staff Agenda
Time 10-12
We will share State, federal, and local updates
Have a Virtual CATCH with some Virtual Cooking
There will be Raffles and Polls
We love to hear and see your stories and photos from the field
There are Covid Silver linings
Break out groups to gather and share
AND, there is always more!
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Education Services in the Hybrid Model (for Tier 2)
2021-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Join Kerry Holmes to learn Hybrid Service delivery. Please view Hybrid Services 2.0 with Val Haynes and Leslie Cooper-Parsons before this training, as you will have opportunities for Q&A with Val and RMs.

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Or call in (audio only)
+1 417-501-0867,,814131383# United States, Springfield

Phone Conference ID: 814 131 383#

Transitioning Back to In-Person Services; Acknowledging the Change (for Tier 2)
2021-04-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
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Or call in (audio only)
+1 417-501-0867,,971534320# United States, Springfield

Phone Conference ID: 971 534 320#

Connecting with Nature: Using the Natural World to Support Children’s Development Across Learning Domains
2021-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Young children love to play and learn in nature. Whether you head outside or bring the outdoors in, the natural world is full of exciting learning opportunities. In this webinar, learn what research says about using nature as a tool to support development across Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains. Discover strategies for creating time and space for nature play in your learning environment. Join Beth Zack, Ph.D., from the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning for the second webinar in the Front Porch series.

Learning Materials that Promote Inclusion for Infants and Toddlers
2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Infants and toddler learn by actively manipulating objects in their environment. Ensuring a variety of materials that are easily and safely accessible for exploration is important for all children, including those with disabilities or suspected delays. Join us as we explore ways to include interesting, relevant, and challenging learning materials in your environment. Plan for learning materials that represent the infants and toddlers in your learning environment and meet their developmental needs. Learn strategies to modify or enhance learning materials to ensure full and effective participation for all infants and toddlers.

Technology Is Your Friend: Planning Engaging Virtual Circles Using Your Computer
2021-04-14 09:00 - 11:00 | OR
Technology Is Your Friend: Planning Engaging Virtual Circles Using Your Computer, facilitated by Ashlee VanHout
This training will discuss numerous ways to engage children and families virtually, while simultaneously getting the TS documentation we all need! It will go over TS reports that are helpful with planning activities, give numerous examples of ways to “pack in” TS objectives into routine activities, and give multiple resources for free and engaging activities. Region 8 video examples will be shared.
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Introduction to Second Step
2021-04-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Microsoft Teams
Introduction to Second Step, presented by Kerry Holmes
For teachers new to the Second Step curriculum, we will review how Second Step helps children develop executive function, self-regulation, and social emotional skills and how to implement the curriculum. We will also take a peek at some of the digital resources available to support At Home Learning.
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Introduction to Parent Café: HSOLC Staff Café
2021-04-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Microsoft Teams
Introduction to Parent Café: HSOLC Staff Café, facilitated by Heidi Johnson
Aren’t sure if the families that you work with would benefit from attending a Parent Café? Come and see for yourself! During the training we will go through a Parent Café from start to finish. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other HSOLC employees, practice active-listening, and enhance their relationship-building skills in a safe and supportive environment. Space is limited, so sign-up now!
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Supporting Positive Family Responsiveness to Children’s Communication
2021-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Children let us know their wants and needs through their behaviors long before they have words or know how to verbally express their feelings. Join this Home Visiting Series webinar to discuss the importance of understanding that all behavior has meaning. Explore how children use behavior to communicate their wants, needs, intentions, and emotions. Discover strategies and resources to support positive family responsiveness to children’s communicative behaviors. This webinar will feature staff from the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning and the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety.
This webinar will be presented in Spanish and have both English and Spanish captioning.

Proactive vs. Reactive: A PBIS Approach to Teaching
2021-04-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Proactive vs. Reactive: A PBIS Approach, presented by Travis Alcazar and Kayla Goddard
This training will review some of the foundational pieces of the PBIS model with a focus on emphasizing proactive approaches compared to reactive approaches to child behavior. Limit of 25 participants.
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Introduction to Parent Café: HSOLC Staff Café
2021-04-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Microsoft Teams
Introduction to Parent Café: HSOLC Staff Café, facilitated by Heidi Johnson
Aren’t sure if the families that you work with would benefit from attending a Parent Café? Come and see for yourself! During the training we will go through a Parent Café from start to finish. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other HSOLC employees, practice active-listening, and enhance their relationship-building skills in a safe and supportive environment.
SignUp!
Already signed up? See Zimbra’s calendar for the link.

MyPeers Orientation
2021-04-15 11:00 - 11:45 | Webinar
Join this webinar for a 45-minute introduction to MyPeers, a community of practice forum for Head Start programs, staff, and partners. MyPeers is a virtual space for brainstorming, exchanging ideas, and sharing resources. Local program staff across the country can connect with and lend support to fellow early childhood colleagues.

On Whiteness: Recognizing & Understanding White Privilege
2021-04-16 08:30 - 11:30 | Microsoft Teams
On Whiteness: Recognizing & Understanding White Privilege, facilitated by Al McGillivray & Heidi Johnson
An introductory-level facilitated conversation about whiteness and white privilege. Includes definitions of common terms, exploring examples of white privilege, and time for small group conversation and a journaling exercise. Especially designed for people self-identified as white, and open to all racial identities.
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Introduction to Creating Connections
2021-04-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Microsoft Teams
Introduction to Creating Connections, facilitated by Stephenie Kearney & Angel Nichol
This training is an introduction to the Creating Connections classroom curriculum. We will give a brief history of the curriculum, and present materials included to conduct activities in the classroom as well as planning and facilitation guides. During our time together we will be working through one classroom activity together. Time will be spent presenting physical materials, power point presentation, videos, polls, as well as a group TEAMS activity.
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Technology Is Your Friend: Planning Engaging Virtual Circles Using Your Computer
2021-04-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Microsoft Teams

Introduction to Second Step
2021-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Introduction to Second Step, presented by Kerry Holmes
For teachers new to the Second Step curriculum, we will review how Second Step helps children develop executive function, self-regulation, and social emotional skills and how to implement the curriculum. We will also take a peek at some of the digital resources available to support At Home Learning.
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Join on Teams by clicking here.

Boundaries in Head Start: Navigating the Professional and Emotional Complexities of Working with Families and Children
2021-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Boundaries in Head Start: Navigating the Professional and Emotional Complexities of Working with Families and Children, facilitated by Angela Fendley and Al McGillivray
This training will cover what boundaries are, the topic of dual relationships, boundary crossings vs. boundary violations, emotional boundaries, HS policies on boundaries, and guidelines for work/moving forward. We will have several opportunities for discussion in break out rooms.
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Communication with the Heart
2021-04-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Microsoft Teams
Communication with the Heart, facilitated by Chava Kronen and Misty Flett
Communication with the heart is a quick dive into foundational communication skills that can serve you in any area of life. In this workshop we illuminate skills which will help cultivate productive conversations. We will discuss communication using self-awareness, empathy, active listening, and I statements. These skills will be practiced through group activities and personal reflections. Presenters: Chava Kronen, Family Support Coordinator, Misty Flett, Policy Council Representative, SEEKER, and HS Parent. Please bring a journal or notebook to the presentation.
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Learning Materials that Promote Inclusion for Preschoolers
2021-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Learning materials are teaching tools that support children’s concept and skill development. Preschoolers learn in many ways, so using a variety of materials ensures that all preschoolers can fully participate in the learning experiences you offer in your environment. Join us to explore ways to include interesting, relevant, and challenging learning materials in the environment. Plan for learning materials that represent the preschoolers in your setting and meet their developmental needs. Learn strategies to modify or enhance learning materials to ensure full and effective participation for all preschoolers.

Learning How to Love Yourself
2021-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | OR
Self-Love Workshop
Learning How to Love Yourself
Workshop to explore and learn self-love
Join Cascade Health’s Erica Cross, QMHA, to explore the concept of self-love. How do we perfect it? How does it impact our relationships? How do individuals of
all genders, races, and ethnicities experience self-love differently?
This virtual workshop will broaden your understanding of the concept of self-love, and teach you tools and resources to practice and implement in your daily life
to expand and deepen your most important relationship…the relationship you have with yourself.
What you will learn:
• Self-love vs. self-care
• The science behind self-love
• Self-love in relationships
• And more!
TO SIGN UP AND RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK, RSVP to:
CascadehealthEAP@cascadehealth.org

Talking to Children about Parental Substance Use
2021-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Parental addiction affects the well-being of young children—children you may encounter in your work as Head Start staff, teachers, and home visitors. You have the opportunity to support children and families affected by addiction, in big and small ways. Join Sesame Street in Communities for a webinar to gain resources and strategies you can use right away.

Supporting Expectant Families to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
2021-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Talking to pregnant women and expectant family members about decreasing alcohol use during pregnancy is critical to having a healthy baby. This webinar will help Head Start and Early Head Start staff define FASDs and learn how to talk to families about the use of alcohol in pregnancy. The webinar will also address interventions to support an alcohol-free pregnancy.

The 5Rs for Early Learning Leaders: Using Resources to Support Program Quality
2021-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Committed early learning leaders value and prioritize education staff’s professional growth. Join this webinar to review the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning’s 5Rs for Early Learning Leaders. Explore ways leaders can intentionally use human resources and fiscal resources to meet the needs of education staff and offer responsive professional development that supports the high quality instruction.

Making the Most of Your Mental Health Consultation
2021-04-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
This webinar will highlight components of successful mental health consultation. It will assist programs in ensuring they maximize the effectiveness of their consultation services, especially in light of the pandemic.

2021 Family Economic Mobility Institute
2021-05-05 - 2021-05-06 | OR
The 2021 Family Economic Mobility Institute is an exciting two-day professional development event for Head Start and Early Head Start program staff. It is designed to enhance programs’ capacity to partner with families and support improved well-being and economic stability in COVID-19 times and beyond. This event will provide attendees with opportunities to learn, build community, network, and plan with their peers. Certificates of completion and continuing education units (CEUs) will be available.

Supporting Infant/Toddler Families Through Inclusion
2021-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Including infants and toddlers with disabilities or suspected delays in group care settings depends on strong partnerships with families. Supports and services for infants and toddlers with disabilities or suspected delays are most effective when families and educators work together to support the child across home, group care, and therapeutic learning environments. Listen as we discuss ways to connect with infant/toddler families, promote the family’s sense of belonging, and create continuity of care across learning environments.
