Conversations that Count: Building Language and Literacy Through Meaningful Talk

Competency: ECE 1.3, 5.5
Cost: Free

*This training will take place online only via a live webinar. Each participant must log on to a separate computer or via the Zoom Meetings smartphone app (Android / iPhone) in order to be eligible to receive training credit.

Description: This interactive session equips early care and education providers with evidence-based strategies to engage in meaningful conversations with young children, enhancing language and literacy development. Participants will explore how everyday interactions — during routines, play, and transitions — can support vocabulary building, narrative skills, and deeper comprehension.

Before registering, please review our Training Policies.

To register for this training, please log in to your GaPDS account at https://gapds.decal.ga.gov/default.aspx.  Then click this direct training link.

You will receive an email confirmation for this event from GaPDS.  The email will include a Zoom link as well as other necessary and helpful information.

If you do not have a GaPDS account, you can create an account by using the following link https://gapds.decal.ga.gov/Account/Registration.aspx .