Challenging behaviors can be difficult for both teachers and families to navigate. This session explores how educators can partner with families to better understand children’s behaviors and work together to develop supportive strategies. Participants will learn practical approaches for sharing observations, building trust, and collaborating with families to support positive outcomes for young children.
Families play a powerful role in helping children grow as readers, communicators, and thinkers. This session explores simple, joyful ways educators can partner with families to build language and literacy skills at home. Through practical take home ideas, supportive communication strategies, and collaborative planning, participants will leave with ready to use resources that strengthen the… Read more »
Representation in children’s literature is essential in shaping young readers. Children learn about the world around them and other cultures through the stories found in books.
Have you ever tried to introduce a new activity or lesson to your students and there are some not understanding it? If so, this training is for you. In this training you will identify and distinguish learning modalities and how they can better help meet the unique needs of each student.
Family-teacher conferences are an important opportunity to strengthen partnerships between educators and families. This training provides practical strategies to help teachers prepare for and lead productive conferences that focus on children’s strengths, development, and shared goals. Participants will explore ways to organize conference conversations, ask meaningful questions, and communicate with families using positive and supportive… Read more »
Strong relationships with families are built through small, consistent interactions. This training explores simple strategies teachers can use to communicate with families during everyday moments such as drop-off, pick-up, and classroom updates. Participants will learn how positive communication helps build trust, strengthen relationships, and keep families connected to their child’s learning experiences. Educators will also… Read more »
Strong partnerships between families and educators help create consistent support for children’s growth and development. This training focuses on strategies for building collaborative relationships with families by identifying and working toward shared goals for children. Participants will explore ways to learn about family perspectives, communicate respectfully about children’s development, and partner with families to support… Read more »
Family engagement is a key predictor of children’s success in early childhood education, yet many teachers face challenges in getting parents involved. Busy schedules, uncertainty about their role, or hesitation can make it difficult for families to participate. This training equips teachers with practical strategies to overcome these barriers, build strong relationships with families, and… Read more »
