Every session in the Early Childhood Investigations Webinar Series is recorded. All presenters provide additional resources that may include handouts, links, and other materials. The materials are posted 24 hours prior to the session when available. Recordings are posted within 24 to 48 hours after the session concludes.
Scroll down to find the resources from each session. The resources are listed in reverse order, with the most recent session listed first.
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Challenging Behavior and Culture – A Connection? Creating Culturally Respectful ECE Environments by Barbara Kaiser
Barbara Kaiser
Author, Consultant, Trainer
Kaiser Consulting
05/15/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Challenging Behavior and Culture – A Connection? Creating Culturally Respectful ECE Environments by Barbara Kaiser
View the recording of the webinar
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Leading Through Coaching in Early Childhood: Key Elements of Effective Coaching Relationships by Annette Farrell and Lisa Boggess
Annette Farrell
Business and Professional Development Specialist
Francis Institute for Child and Youth Development
05/01/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Leading Through Coaching in Early Childhood: Key Elements of Effective Coaching Relationships by Annette Farrell and Lisa Boggess
View the recording of the webinar
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Offering “Child-Centered” Early Childhood Programs- Tips for Administrators from the Ooey Gooey Lady. Lisa Murphy
Lisa Murphy
CEO & Founder, Early Childhood Educator, Author
Ooey Gooey, Inc
04/24/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Offering “Child-Centered” Early Childhood Programs- Tips for Administrators from the Ooey Gooey Lady. Lisa Murphy
View the recording of the webinar
Identifying and Creating Child Centered Environments
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Digital & Media Literacy – Practical Pedagogy Behind Successful Technology Integration in ECE- A TEC Track Webinar by Faith Rogow
Dr. Faith Rogow
PhD, Founder and Media Literacy Specialist
Insighters Educational Consulting
04/17/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Digital & Media Literacy – Practical Pedagogy Behind Successful Technology Integration in ECE- A TEC Track Webinar by Faith Rogow
View the recording of the webinar
Key Questions to Ask When Analyzing Media Messages
What Digital Media Literacy Looks Like
The Case for Digital Media Literacy in Early Childhood Education
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Close the Vocabulary Gap! Proven Strategies ECE Administrators Can Use to Help Teachers Enhance Vocabulary in Their Classrooms by Julie Wood, Ed.D.
Julie M. Wood, Ed.D.
Creative Expert in Digital Learning
Julie Wood, Educational Consultant
04/10/2013 2 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Close the Vocabulary Gap! Proven Strategies ECE Administrators Can Use to Help Teachers Enhance Vocabulary in Their Classrooms by Julie Wood, Ed.D.
View the recording of the webinar
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Quick and Effective Professional Development that is Shorter than a Snooze – Naptime PD Activities for ECE Teachers, by Camille Catlett
Camille Catlett
Scientist
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
04/03/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Quick and Effective Professional Development that is Shorter than a Snooze – Naptime PD Activities for ECE Teachers, by Camille Catlett
View the recording of the webinar
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Blogging for Community Building in Early Childhood Programs and Organizations by Dawn Braa
Dawn Braa
Early Childhood & Youth Development Instructor
Dakota County Technical College
03/20/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Blogging for Community Building in Early Childhood Programs and Organizations by Dawn Braa
View the recording of the webinar
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Resources for Supporting Early Childhood Administrators: A Smorgasbord of Options and Opportunities by Sue Offutt
Sue Offutt
Executive Director
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
03/06/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Resources for Supporting Early Childhood Administrators: A Smorgasbord of Options and Opportunities by Sue Offutt
View the recording of the webinar
Supporting Early Childhood Administrators: A SMORGASBORD OF RESOURCES
McCormick Centerfor Early Childhood Leadership
Leadership Matters. A document that provides an overview of the research for “what we know” and “what we need to know” about leadership in early childhood.
Early Childhood Work Environment Survey (ECWES) short form. This free tool can help you get a quick pulse of organizational functioning in your early childhood program.
Early Childhood Work Environment Survey (ECWES) – long form. A tool to assess the organizational climate of an early childhood program.
Professional Development brochure. See what professional development opportunities the McCormick Center offers in 2013.
f. Leadership Connections brochure.
Join us for the 2013 Leadership Connections National Conference http://cecl.nl.edu/training/brochures/LC2013.pdf
g. Where to order books: http://www.newhorizonsbooks.net/
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ECE Program Accreditation & QRIS- Proven Strategies to Survive, Thrive, and Achieve Your Quality Goals, By Rachel Robertson and Miriam Dressler
Rachel Robertson
Director of Education and Development
Bright Horizons
02/27/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for ECE Program Accreditation & QRIS- Proven Strategies to Survive, Thrive, and Achieve Your Quality Goals, By Rachel Robertson and Miriam Dressler
View the recording of the webinar
The Handout for Today's Session: Prove It!
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Effective, Appropriate, & Intentional Use of Technology Tools in ECE Classrooms- A TEC Track Webinar by Mark Bailey and Aja Appel
Dr. Mark Bailey
Director
The Child Learning and Development Center, Pacific University
02/20/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Effective, Appropriate, & Intentional Use of Technology Tools in ECE Classrooms- A TEC Track Webinar by Mark Bailey and Aja Appel
View the recording of the webinar
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Priming Children for Language and Literacy Success: A Focus on the Toddler Years, by Betty Bardige, Ed.D.
Betty Bardige
Author
A Wealth of Words
02/06/2013
Download the slides for Priming Children for Language and Literacy Success: A Focus on the Toddler Years, by Betty Bardige, Ed.D.
View the recording of the webinar
Handout: Language Building Habits
Handout: Toddlers' Language and Literacy: Lessons from Research
Resources for Teachers
Language-Building Tips: (Weekly tips for teachers of 2-6 year olds)
ZERO TO THREE Journal Articles:
Resources for Parents
A Child Becomes a Reader: Proven Ideas from Research for Parents www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/documents/reading_pre.pdf
Ele Fred Rogers Center Early Learning Environment: http://ele.fredrogerscenter.org
Reach Out and Read: www.reachoutandread.org/parent-resources/
ZERO TO THREE free parent resources
Professional Development Resources
ZERO TO THREE Cradling Literacy: https://secure2.convio.net/zttcfn/site/Ecommerce/2077140175?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=3122&store_id=1461
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Support Diversity in Your ECE Program With a A Treasure Trove of Free Resources: Libraries and Librarians by Lisa Guernsey, Karen Nemeth, Cen Campbell
Karen Nemeth, Ed.M.
Founder, Lead Consultant
Language Castle, LLC
01/16/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Slides from Karen Nemeth's Segment
Slides from Lisa Guernsey's Segment
Slides from Cen Campbell's Segment
Pioneering Literacy in the Digital Wild West: Empowering Parents and Educators
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, 2012
Technology in Education: Building Platforms for Connections and Content that Strengthen Families and Promote Success in School
Education Commission of the States, 2012
Follett Early Learning Growing Readers Webinar Series
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Empowering Staff to Lead from Within in Early Childhood Settings – No Director Is An Island, by Dr. Bisa Lewis
Bisa Lewis
Author & Early Learning Consultant
Ideal Early Learning LLC
01/09/2013 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Empowering Staff to Lead from Within in Early Childhood Settings – No Director Is An Island, by Dr. Bisa Lewis
View the recording of the webinar
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Digital and DAP- What ECE Administrators and Trainers Need to Know to Help Teachers Use Technology by Karen Nemeth and Fran Simon
Karen Nemeth, Ed.M.
Founder, Lead Consultant
Language Castle, LLC
12/12/2012 2 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Digital and DAP- What ECE Administrators and Trainers Need to Know to Help Teachers Use Technology by Karen Nemeth and Fran Simon
View the recording of the webinar
Study Guide for Digital Decisions: Choosing the Right Technology Tools for Early Childhood Education
PASSWORD: 121212 (Available at no cost until December 26, 2012. Value $9.99. Link will expire on 12/26/2012)
Digital Decisions: Choosing the Right Technology Tools for Early Childhood Education (Gryphon House)
Digital Decisions: Choosing the Right Technology Tools for Early Childhood Education (Amazon)
Technology Resources Posters with QR Codes for your workshop or classroom (3 poster sized pages)
The Source of Technology Leadership: YOU! by Fran Simon, Child Care Information Exchange, Nov/Dec, 2012 (Provided with permission, Copyright, Exchange Press)
Language Castle website (Karen Nemeth, Ed.M.)
Early Childhood Technology Network
Early Childhood Technology Network on Linkedin
Early Childhood Technology Network on Facebook
Early Childhood Technology Network on Twitter
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Increasing Enrollment and Parent Engagement Through Social Media and Online Communication Tools, by Fran Simon, M.Ed.
Fran S. Simon, M.Ed.
Chief Engagement Officer
Engagement Strategies, LLC
12/05/2012 2 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Increasing Enrollment and Parent Engagement Through Social Media and Online Communication Tools, by Fran Simon, M.Ed.
View the recording of the webinar
My Slideshare page with articles from Child Care Information Exchange and other presentations
Resources for Social Media Policy Development:
- 10 Must-Haves for Your Social Media Policy: Mashable
- Wild Apricot Blog Article
- Social Media Governance: Online Database of Social Media Policies
- Advice and samples from NonProfitMarketing Guide
- Tips for Writing Your First Social Media Policy: NTEN
Social Media for Newbies:
http://www.esbyfs.com/socialmediaresources
More depth on Twitter:
Here are a few resources to help you get started and then move beyond the basic feed....
Basics:
Twitter Basics on The Twitter Help Center
Twitter in Plain English by CommonCraft (Evaluation version)
The Twitter Blog
Moving on to enrich your experience:
26 Keys to Twitter Success on Social Media Explorer
Cross-pollinating with Hashtags on Twitter on my blog
Twitter for #ECE? Let me Count The Ways! on my blog
A few great Twitter tools
Tools that make Twitter easier, faster, and more logical (And they are free!)
Tweeting Tools:
These tools are desktop systems that you can use to manage your tweets. All have similar features and functionality. Just use the one you prefer.Hashtag Directories
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Apps and Software in Early Childhood Classrooms: A Continuum of Teaching Tools, Kate Highfield
Kate Highfield
Lecturer
Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University
11/14/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Apps and Software in Early Childhood Classrooms: A Continuum of Teaching Tools, Kate Highfield
View the recording of the webinar
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Small Steps to Improve Children’s Environmental Health in your Early Childhood Program
Hester Paul, M.S.
National Director, Eco-Healthy Child Care®
Children's Environmental Health Network
10/31/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Slide Deck 1: Margo Young, EPA
Slide Deck 2: Hester Paul, Eco-Healthy™ Child Care
Slide Deck 3: Jacque Sell, Children's Creative Learning Centers
http://epa.gov/children
http://epa.gov/childcare
http://epa.gov/schools
www.epa.gov/region10/children
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/healthyhomes/checklist.pdf
Child care centers and family home programs qualify as “Eco-Healthy” by completing a checklist that highlights 30 simple, free or low-cost steps that help you make safer choices for children. Eco-Healthy providers commit to reducing children's exposure to environmental health hazards.
The checklist is the core of EHCC. Download the EHCCEnglish/Spanish checklist.
Information about hazards in household chemicals
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The Director’s Role in Developing LEGAL Enrollment Agreements – So Much More Than an Enrollment Form, by Michelle McGinnis
Michelle McGinnis
Attorney at Law
Childcare Compliance
10/24/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for The Director’s Role in Developing LEGAL Enrollment Agreements – So Much More Than an Enrollment Form, by Michelle McGinnis
View the recording of the webinar
- Childcare Compliance Exchange article – A Strong Admission Agreement will help you avoid litigation and other troubles
https://www.childcarecompliance.com/article.aspx?id=53
- Childcare Compliance Free Forms registration
https://www.childcarecompliance.com/FreeForms.aspx
- Childcare Compliance – ievidence mobile app for iPhone
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ievidence/id567062870?ls=1&mt=8
- Childcare Compliance – ievidence mobile app for Android
(Available 11/4/12)
- Childcare Compliance Article Archive – Find all articles here
http://www.childcarecompliance.com/articles.aspx
- Childcare Compliance News – Stay Current on Childcare Law, News and trends
http://www.childcarecompliance.com/newsevent.aspx
- Childcare Compliance Facebook Page – Stay Current on Childcare Industry News
https://www.facebook.com/ChildcareCompliance#
- Childcare Compliance Twitter – Urgent Childcare Law related news
http://twitter.com/ChildCareComply
- Childcare Compliance You Tube – Testimonials and video or common mistakes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5KAvpmWfI4&list=UU5_WWwiW6-gef3R0aklxLPw&index=4&feature=plcp
- Childcare Compliance eNewsletter
http://www.childcarecompliance.com/newsevent.aspx
- Childcare Compliance Press releases – New technology for providers
http://www.childcarecompliance.com/newsevent.aspx
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ECE Tech Trends in 2012, New Directions for 2013, and Why Tech Integration Matters- A TEC Conversation with Warren Buckleitner
Dr. Warren Buckleitner
Editor
Children's Technology Review
10/17/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Due to file size limitations, the slide deck from ECE Tech Trends in 2012, New Directions for 2013, and Why Tech Integration Matters by Warren Buckleitner have been divided into 4 parts.
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Engaging Children’s Hearts and Minds: Teaching and Learning with the Project Approach, by Sylvia Chard
Dr. Sylvia C. Chard
Professor Emeritus
University of Alberta
10/03/2012 2:00 PM EST Time
Sylvia's Site: ProjectApproach.org
Free Project Approach Study Guide
Webinar Slides- 6 files
Slides from Engaging Children's Hearts and Minds, Part 1
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Using Ele™, a Free Online Tool, to Incorporate Principles from NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center into Your Program
Michael Robb, Ph.D.
Director of Education and Research
Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media
09/12/2012 2:00P M Eastern Time
Download the slides for Using Ele™, a Free Online Tool, to Incorporate Principles from NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center into Your Program
View the recording of the webinar
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Put future ECE leaders to work in your program: Making the most of college students in early childhood settings
Dr. Bill Strader
Facilitator, Student Interest Forum of NAEYC
National Association for the Education of Young Children
08/22/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Put future ECE leaders to work in your program: Making the most of college students in early childhood settings
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Challenging Behavior is Everyone’s Challenge! How to support ECE staff who work with children with challenging behaviors
Barbara Kaiser
Author, Consultant, Trainer
Kaiser Consulting
08/15/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Challenging Behavior is Everyone’s Challenge! How to support ECE staff who work with children with challenging behaviors
View the recording of the webinar
Bonus Slides! Tips for Developing a Behavior Management Policy
Facing the Challenge Tran the Trainer 2.5 Day Training - Registration Flyer
DISCOUNT CODE FOR 10% OFF REGISTRATION: webinar2012
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Build Waiting Lists for Your ECE Program with ideas from the Fortune 500
Jeff Holden
Marketing Director
Bum bleBee Childcare Software
07/11/2012 2:00 PM EST Time
Build Child Care Waiting Lists: Slides Part 1
Build Child Care Waiting Lists: Slides Part 2
Build Child Care Waiting Lists: Slides Part 3
Build Child Care Waiting Lists: Slides Part 4
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Family, Culture, Program Administration, and Social-Emotional Development- A Lens for ECE Administrators
Felecia DeHaney, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Black Child Development Institute
06/27/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Family, Culture, Program Administration, and Social-Emotional Development- A Lens for ECE Administrators
View the recording of the webinar
Cultural Improvement Tool (PDF) by National Black Child Development Institute
Cultural Improvement Tool (Interactive Form) on the NBCDI Website
Peers Vote out Kindergarten Students
Change the First Five Years and You Change Everything
National Black Child Development Institute
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Emotionally Healthy Children, Families, Early Childhood Programs and Communities
Dr. Gerald Newmark
Co-Founder of The Children’s Project
The Children's Project
06/20/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Emotionally Healthy Children, Families, Early Childhood Programs and Communities
View the recording of the webinar
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Using ECE Technology DAP-Style! Top Questions Answered – A TEC Track Session
Karen Nemeth, Ed.M.
Founder, Lead Consultant
Language Castle, LLC
06/06/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Using ECE Technology DAP-Style! Top Questions Answered – A TEC Track Session
View the recording of the webinar
Digital Decisions Book Network (Receive a discount code for 20% off and FREE shipping when you register)
Basic Literacy Skills Self-Assessment form from Digital Decisions
NAEYC Fred Rogers Position Statement
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Mentoring for ECE Staff – The Goldmine of Self-Sustaining Mentoring Practices
Kathy Korman Frey
Founder, Confidence Guardian
Hot Mommas Project
05/23/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
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Teaching with Technology: Guidance from the NAEYC + Fred Rogers Center Joint Position Statement
Chip Donohue, Ph.D
Director of Distance Learning and the TEC Center
Erikson Institute
05/09/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Teaching with Technology: Guidance from the NAEYC + Fred Rogers Center Joint Position Statement
View the recording of the webinar
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Guiding Teachers to Use Teachable Moments in Early Childhood Settings
Jenne Parks
Early Childhood Content Specialist
Hatch Early Childhood
05/02/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Guiding Teachers to Use Teachable Moments in Early Childhood Settings
View the recording of the webinar
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5 Simple Steps for Progress Monitoring in Early Childhood Programs
Dr. Dale McManis
Research Director
Hatch Early Childhood
04/04/2012 2:00 PM EST
Download the slides from the session
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Managing Risks in ECE: Preventing Legal Hot Spots from Becoming Lawsuits, by Tom Copeland and Holly Elissa Bruno
Tom Copeland
Author, Trainer, Advocate
04/01/2012 2:00 PM
Holly Elissa's Slides: Managing Risks:Legal Hotspots
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Staff Motivation – The Answers to Your Burning Questions About How to Motivate and Retain ECE Staff
Julie Bartkus
President
Motivate Teachers
03/21/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Staff Motivation – The Answers to Your Burning Questions About How to Motivate and Retain ECE Staff
View the recording of the webinar
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No More Spaces- How to Attract More Families to Your ECE Program in Our Digital Economy
Kris Murray
President
Child Care Marketing Solutions
03/07/2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for No More Spaces- How to Attract More Families to Your ECE Program in Our Digital Economy
View the recording of the webinar
Kris' website: ChildCare-Marketing.com
The Ultimate Marketing Guide, by Kris Murray
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Quality ECE Inclusion Programs for ALL Children: Operating Standards for High Quality Inclusive Child Care
Bob Siegel
National Director of Easter Seals Children's Services
Easter Seals
02/08/2012 2 PM EST
Download the slides for Quality ECE Inclusion Programs for ALL Children: Operating Standards for High Quality Inclusive Child Care
View the recording of the webinar
Easter Seals Website | Operating Standards for High Quality Inclusive Child Care
Operating Standards for Inclusive Child Care
Resources for Inclusive Child Care
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Modern ECE Professional Learning Communities: A Case Study from Mind in The Making
Ellen Galinsky
President and Co-Founder
Families and Work Institute
02/01/2012 2:00PM Eastern Time
Download the slides for Modern ECE Professional Learning Communities: A Case Study from Mind in The Making
View the recording of the webinar
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3 Steps to Encourage ECE Teachers To Be Problem Solvers: Encourage Winners, Not Whiners!
Holly Elissa Bruno
Author, Professor, Keynote Speaker and Radio Host
Holly Elissa Bruno Keynotes & Teambuilding
01/18/2012 2 PM EST
Slides from the session: Create Winners, Not Whiners
What You Need To Lead An Early Childhood Program: Emotional Intelligence in Practice
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How ECE Directors Can Develop and Lead an Effective Board of Directors
Barbara McCreedy
Senior Manager
ICF International
01/11/2012 2 PM EST
Download the slides for How ECE Directors Can Develop and Lead an Effective Board of Directors
View the recording of the webinar
Board of Directors Evaluation Checklist
Board of Directors' Roles and Responsibilities
Barb's Book: Staying on Course: The Early Childhood Board's Guide to Success
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ECE Leader’s Guide to Effective Staff Development – How to Get Your Money’s Worth
Karen Nemeth, Ed.M.
Founder, Lead Consultant
Language Castle, LLC
12/14/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for ECE Leader’s Guide to Effective Staff Development – How to Get Your Money’s Worth
View the recording of the webinar
Custom Webinars for Professional Development by Karen Nemeth
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Sandbox Social Media: Early Childhood Educators Making Digital Connections
Karen Nemeth, Ed.M.
Founder, Lead Consultant
Language Castle, LLC
12/07/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for Sandbox Social Media: Early Childhood Educators Making Digital Connections
View the recording of the webinar
Social media resources for getting started
Twitter Tips, Tricks, and Power Tools
Social Media and the Workplace by Common Craft
Mashable’s AMAZING Twitter Guide
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I’m an ECE Administrator! Now What? Scaffolding for Career Development and Program Improvement
Kara Lehnhardt
Director of Technology Initiatives
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
11/16/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for I’m an ECE Administrator! Now What? Scaffolding for Career Development and Program Improvement
View the recording of the webinar
- McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership: http://cecl.nl.edu/
- Aim4Excellence National Director Credential: http://aim4excellence.nl.edu/
- Leadership Matters (a compilation of research demonstrating why program directors capable of strong leadership are essential): http://cecl.nl.edu/about/leadershipmatters.pdf
- List of state director credentials and corresponding contacts: http://cecl.nl.edu/public/directorcredentials.pdf
- NAEYC Program Accreditation candidacy requirements (and alternative pathways): http://www.naeyc.org/academy/pursuing/candreq
- New Horizons (order The Inside Out and other books in the Director’s Toolbox series): http://newhorizonsbooks.net/directors_toolbox.htm
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Race to the Top- The Early Learning Challenge Program: What It Means to You
Lisa Guernsey
Director, Early Education Initiative
New America Foundation
10/26/2011 2 PM EST
Slides from Lisa's Webinar: A presentation on the Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge
Top Contenders in the Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge
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DAP + Tech in Early Childhood Classrooms: Best Practice Looks Like This
Brian Puerling
Classroom Teacher
Chicago Public Schools and Redleaf Press
10/12/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for DAP + Tech in Early Childhood Classrooms: Best Practice Looks Like This
View the recording of the webinar
Links to videos referenced in Brian's session:
- Video for slide #40
- Video for slide #45
- Video for slide # 41
- Video for slide #44
- Brian's website slide # 79
- Brian's book on RedLeafPress.org website slide #78
- Video for slide #67
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Creating a Nature-Based Culture in Your Program
Bethe Almeras
Education & Outreach Director
Head Start Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play
09/28/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for Creating a Nature-Based Culture in Your Program
View the recording of the webinar
Nature Resources suggested by Bethe Almeras
10 Tips for Enhancing Your Outdoor Play Space
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ECE Program Contracts & Policies 101: How to Establish and Maintain Effective Business Relationships with Parents
Tom Copeland
Author, Trainer, Advocate
09/21/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for ECE Program Contracts & Policies 101: How to Establish and Maintain Effective Business Relationships with Parents
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Sample-Contract-Termination-Language
Policy on Parents Supporting their Children
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5 Simple Steps To Help You Manage, Motivate and Retain Great Staff
Julie Bartkus
President
Motivate Teachers
08/10/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for 5 Simple Steps To Help You Manage, Motivate and Retain Great Staff
View the recording of the webinar
Visit Julie's website, Motivate Teachers, for more resources!
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Define Your ECE Program’s Culture: Starting the School Year Right
Dr. Lynne Kenney
Pediatric Psychologist
The Family Coach
08/03/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for Define Your ECE Program’s Culture: Starting the School Year Right
View the recording of the webinar
Dr. Kenney's site, The Parent Coach
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Firefighter or ECE Administrator? Putting Out Management “Fires” in Preschool Settings
Beth Engelhardt
Professor
University of Dayton
07/27/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for Firefighter or ECE Administrator? Putting Out Management “Fires” in Preschool Settings
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Beth's website: ECE-SOS: Support for Early Childhood Professionals
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Seamless Preschool to Elementary Transitions: The Role of Elementary Principals in Creating Prek through Grade 3 Alignment
Gail Connelly
Executive Director
National Association of Elementary School Principals
07/20/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for Seamless Preschool to Elementary Transitions: The Role of Elementary Principals in Creating Prek through Grade 3 Alignment
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NAESP's Early Childhood Task Force
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Creating Effective Learning Spaces for Early Childhood Cognitive Development
Dr. Ingrid Crowther
Founder
ICC Lifelong Learn Inc.
06/30/2011 1 PM EDT
Download the slides for Creating Effective Learning Spaces for Early Childhood Cognitive Development
View the recording of the webinar
Ingrid's new book: Smart Environments
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ECE Tech: Beyond Debate-How To Evaluate Children’s Interactive Technology Tools and Media
Warren Buckleitner, Ph.D
Editor
Children's Technology Review
06/01/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for ECE Tech: Beyond Debate-How To Evaluate Children’s Interactive Technology Tools and Media
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The NAEYC Tech and Young Children Interest Forum
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Connect, Inspire & Empower Teachers Through Personal “Sticky Notes Storytelling”
Dr. Barbara Sorrels
Executive Director
The Institute for Childhood Education
05/18/2011 2:00 PM
Download the slides for Connect, Inspire & Empower Teachers Through Personal “Sticky Notes Storytelling”
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The CDA Credentialing Process & The Role of ECE Directors
Debra Pierce
Professor, Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
05/11/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for The CDA Credentialing Process & The Role of ECE Directors
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Tips for Preschool Programs, by Deb Pierce
CDA Tips for Infant and Toddler Programs, by Deb Pierce
EasyCDA, Deb's website
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Building a Multicultural Multilingual Community in Your Early Childhood Program
Karen Nemeth, Ed.M.
Founder, Lead Consultant
Language Castle, LLC
04/27/2011 2 PM EST
Download the slides for Building a Multicultural Multilingual Community in Your Early Childhood Program
View the recording of the webinar
Early Childhood Education Resources for Teaching Dual Language Learners
http://www.languagecastle.com
Karen@languagecastle.com
Twitter: KarenNemethEdM
Facebook: Karen Nemeth at Language Castle LLC
Many Languages, One Classroom: Teaching Dual and English Language Learners
Karen Nemeth 2009 – Gryphon House
Meeting the Home Language Mandate: Practical Strategies for All Classrooms
Karen Nemeth March 2009 Young Children
One Child, Two Languages: A Guide for Preschool Educators of Children Learning English as a Second Language, 2nd ed, One Child, Two Languages in Action training DVD PattonTabors 2008
Teaching Young Children Magazine for preschool teachers published by NAEYC - Each bimonthly issue contains strategies for supporting dual language learners (tyc.naeyc.org) by Karen Nemeth
Dual Language Learning: What Does it Take? Head Start Program Preparedness Checklist
Office of Head Start (2010) Revisiting and Updating the Multicultural Principles for Head Start Programs Serving Children Ages Birth to Five
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov (there is a whole resource section on dual language learners)
Dual Language Learners in the Early Years: Getting Ready to Succeed in School
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition http://www.ncela.gwu.edu
Getting it Right for Young Children from Diverse Backgrounds: Applying Research to Practice
Linda Espinosa 2009
Young English Language Learners: Current Research and Emerging Directions for Practice and Policy Eugene Garcia and Ellen Frede, Eds. 2010
Dual Language Development and Disorders: A Handbook on Bilingualism & Second Language Learning (2nd ed) by Johanne Paradis, Fred Genesee, Martha B. Crago 2010
Developing Reading and Writing in Second-Language Learners: Lessons from the Report of the National Literacy Panel on Language-Minority Children and Youth August & Shanahan Eds. 2008
www.ColorinColorado.org Free literacy resources for bilingual families and educators
50 Strategies for Communicating and Working with Diverse Famillies 2nd ed.
Janet Gonzalez-Mena 2010
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves
Louise Derman-Sparks and Julie Olsen Edwards from NAEYC 2010
Not for ESOL Teachers: What Every Classroom Teacher Needs to Know About the Linguistically, Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Student Eileen Whelan Ariza 2010
No Limits to Literacy for Preschool English Learners Theresa A. Roberts 2009
The Young Child's Memory for Words: Developing First and Second Language and Literacy
Daniel R. Meier 2004
New Voices ~ Nuevas Voces: A Handbook on Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood Dina Castro, Betsy Anyakova, Christina Kasprzak 2010
Responsiveness for ALL Children, Families, and Professionals: Integrating Cultural and Linguistic Diversity into Policy and Practice (2010 position paper from Division for Early Childhood)
http://www.dec-sped.org/Store/Position_Statements_and_Concept_Papers
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Position Paper on Language and Literacy Development for Young English Language Learners (ages 3-8) 2010 www.tesol.org
Where We Stand on Responding to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf 2009
What Does the Research Say About Curriculum and Assessment for Young Dual Language Learners National Center for English Language Acquisition Webinar April, 2010 (archived program and transcripts) http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/webinars/event/20/
Ready for Success: 2010 - Office of Head Start produced a year long series of webinars and webcasts on supporting dual language learners in early childhood education. The March and May installments addressed assessment questions . They are archived here in English and Spanish http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/Dual%20Language%20Learners/prof_dev/conferences/ReadyforSuccess.htm
Catalog sites with books and toys in many languages:
Other helpful links:
http://cybraryman.com/multicultural.html
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Time-Out for Exclusionary Tactics in ECE Settings: Leading with Heads and Hearts
Wendy Young, LMSW, BCD
Child & Family Therapist and ECE Behavioral and Menntal Health Consultant
Kidluitons:Solutions for Kids and Preferred Product Awards for Social-Emotional Developement
04/06/2011 2 PM EST
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View the recording of the webinar
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Hitting, Pushing and Name-calling: Bully-proofing Your ECE Program
Dr. Becky Bailey
President
Loving Guidance, Inc.
03/30/2011 2 PM EST
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Engaging Outdoor Play: The ECE Administrator’s Role
Vicki Ehlers
Teacher Educator/Family Life Educator
Oklahoma State University
03/23/2011 2 PM EST
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View the recording of the webinar
Understanding Play
- The Power of Play by David Elkind
- Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown, M.D.
- Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
- Research Paper: The Benefits of Playgrounds for Children Aged 0-5
http://www.first5shasta.org/PDFs/Playgrounds0102.pdf
Outdoor Play Environments
- Natural Playscapes by Rusty Keeler
- Earthplay: Creating Outdoor Play Environments for the Soul
- Developing An Outdoor Classroom: Blending classroom curriculum and outdoor play space
Outdoor Play: Websites and Blogs
- The InvestiGator Club News, “The Importance of Play”
- NAEYC: Resources for Teaching and Learning about the Natural World
- The National Institute for Play
- Dimensions Educational Research Foundation
- Head Start Body Start Toolbox
Resources mentioned during the session and other great references
- From Bethe Almeras: Play Space Assessment by Head Start Body Start
- From Bethe Almeras: Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center Natural Playspaces
- From Bethe Almeras: Free on demand webinar on Loose Parts
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Multilingual ECE Programs: How Preschool Children Learn Languages and How Administrators Can Help
Ana Lomba
Director
Ana Lomba Early Languages, LLC
03/09/2011 2 PM EST
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View the recording of the webinar
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Online Learning for Early Childhood? How young children learn online
Sarah Sprinkel
Director
Florida Virtual School
02/23/2011 2:00 PM EST
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The Influences Changing Instruction in the Prekindergarten Classroom
Susan Gunnewig
Product Development Director
Hatch Early Childhood Inc.
02/16/2011 2 PM EST
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- Links to reports mentioned in the session:
- NELP report
http://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/NELPReport09.pdf - National Research Council Key Math Findings
http://www.springerlink.com/content/k425147216415muj/ - Common Core Standards
http://www.corestandards.org/
- NIEER Report on English Language Learners http://nieer.org/research/topic.php?TopicID=4
- National Literacy Panel on Language Minority Children and Youth
http://www.cal.org/resources/pubs/developliteracy.html - PBS Annual Technology Study
http://grunwald.com/pdfs/PBS-GRUNWALD_2011_ANNUAL_ED_TECH_STUDY.pdf
- NELP report
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Developing Early Literacy: The Report of the National Early Literacy Panel
Dr. Timothy Shanahan
Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago
02/09/2011 2 PM, EST
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View the recording of the webinar
Shanahan on Literacy- Tim’s Blog
Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel
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Quality ECE Inclusion Programs for ALL Children: Operating Standards for High Quality Inclusive Child Care
Bob Siegel
National Director of Easter Seals Children's Services
Easter Seals
01/19/2011 2:00 PM, EST
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- Click to download: Bibliography and Resource pages from the Operating Standards Training by Easter Seals
- Connect to the Easter Seals High-Quality Child Care page
- Contact Bob Siegel at bsiegel@easterseals.com
