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June 25, 2025
Are you thinking about selling your program? Whether you’re planning for the near future or just want to understand your options, selling a preschool is a complex process that requires preparation. This session is designed for school owners and administrators who want to position their schools for a successful sale—whether that’s this year or years down the line. Most owners have one chance to go[...] Full Description
June 18, 2025
One of the most critical components for establishing a safe, peaceful environment in early childhood programs is engaging children’s cooperation. But many classrooms (and households) are fraught with power struggles that ensue when a child is choosing not to, or is unable to, follow important directions. When power struggles prevail, everybody loses. This webinar, presented by author and child development and parenting expert Claire Lerner[...] Full Description
June 12, 2025
What if you could improve children’s physical and mental health, support quality play and learning, make your space more beautiful and comfortable, and sow the seeds of environmental stewardship all at the same time? You can, by considering the impact of shade and surfacing on the temperatures children experience while outdoors and by choosing or modifying children’s outdoor spaces accordingly. In this fresh webinar presented[...] Full Description
June 11, 2025
Do you sometimes find yourself overwhelmed in the 3-ring circus that is your healthy preschool classroom? You are not alone. Many teachers occasionally feel stressed by the “busy” play that preschool age children gravitate to, particularly the more rambunctious play many preschool boys naturally prefer. You may worry the tumbling might devolve into fighting, injury, increased noise, and a total loss of control. Wouldn’t it[...] Full Description
June 5, 2025
Have you ever considered that in addition to understanding children’s developmental stages to support their growth and learning, teachers in early childhood settings also have developmental needs we can tune in to? Lillian Katz suggested four developmental stages teachers move through as they grow professionally. Understanding these stages will help directors, owners, and other administrators find ways to mentor, train and teach our staff in ways that match those[...] Full Description
June 4, 2025
Have you ever faced an ethical dilemma in your early education program that left you questioning the right course of action? As an early education leader, you navigate complex situations daily—balancing the needs of children, families, staff, and regulations while maintaining integrity, professionalism, and trust. Ethics isn’t just about compliance—it’s about building a culture where everyone in your organization knows how to do the right[...] Full Description
May 22, 2025
Making ends meet in early childhood programs is always a challenge. Ensuring financial sustainability requires innovation and creativity. Tuition, subsidies, and occasional fundraising often fall short, so it may be time to diversify your program. Expanding your offerings to include before- and after-school care could be the key to balancing your budget. This webinar, presented by two highly experienced child care administrators, Joanne Hurt and[...] Full Description
May 21, 2025
Young children are naturally drawn to movement, sound, and rhythm! While they love dancing and singing, these activities are more than just fun—they play a vital role in development. Singing, dancing, chanting, musical play, and responding to rhythm both builds and repairs the brain, builds social bonds among children, provides a language for expressing emotion, and prepares the brain to absorb information. Rhythm is a[...] Full Description
May 15, 2025
Root cause analysis is the process of identifying the underlying cause of a problem, or why a non-compliance occurred (whether the issue is regulatory-related, like not following a licensing regulation, or policy-related such as improper cell phone usage while teaching). It is the first step in developing an effective corrective action plan but sometimes asking “why” questions puts people on the defensive and makes them[...] Full Description
May 14, 2025
Oftentimes in early childhood programs, we focus on classroom management and encourage teachers and adults to learn how to manage their classrooms effectively. However, with the idea of “classroom management” comes an underlying idea of control. Join early childhood advocate and author, Samuel Broaden from Honoring Childhood, to learn to shift your thinking about the need to control children’s behavior to focus on creating a[...] Full Description
