In Module 2 of this series developed by Zero to Three, you will learn to recognize children’s natural capacity for language learning. Recognize the components of language and the development of language acquisition. Identify and analyze teaching strategies and practices that expand children’s expressive and receptive language and vocabulary. In addition, you will expand your […]

Parents, you can get paid up to $120 to learn about trauma informed care and ways to develop personal and family resilience in our six part series! In Module 5 – Helping My Parenting Bounce Back After Terrible Things Happen, we will cover: – How to remain flexible through difficult times to build resilience – Different […]

The Local Planning Council Special Needs and Inclusion Committee proudly presents the Annual Special Needs and Inclusion Conference 2023-24: The Enchanted Garden, Nourish Them Daily and Watch Them Bloom! 2 day conference: Friday, April 26  - Virtual- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday, April 27 - In person- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Location: San […]

The Local Planning Council Special Needs and Inclusion Committee proudly presents the Annual Special Needs and Inclusion Conference 2023-24: The Enchanted Garden, Nourish Them Daily and Watch Them Bloom! 2 day conference: Friday, April 26  - Virtual- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday, April 27 - In person- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Location: San […]

Learn how to promote positive mental health in your early learning and care environment. In this 1-hour webinar, we’ll identify the key concepts of infant and early childhood mental health and explore services designed to support program staff and care providers. Topics include: • Infant and early childhood mental health concepts • Social and emotional […]

This 2-hour interactive virtual training explores the key concepts of trauma and its effects on child development and behavior. Through small group discussions, participants will have the opportunity to engage with each other by sharing personal experiences and reflections on Developmentally Informed Trauma Practices and Challenging Behavior. Topics include: • Impacts of trauma on development […]

During this training, participants will dive into the ECE Competency Area Special Needs and Inclusion. Participants will discover their role in creating inclusive learning environments that support the needs of all children and their families. Through discussion, participants will understand how inclusive practices and accessible environments contribute to all children's learning. By the end of […]

Understanding social emotional development is the key to helping families (and ourselves) develop coping skills and resiliency. During this training, we will review the fundamentals of child mental health and learn new ways to provide solutions to behavior challenges. Learn how to recognize signs of stress and conflict in children, including how to identify clues […]

In the third module of this series developed by Zero to Three, you will identify the benefits of books, rhymes, and songs and other early literacy experiences to young children's development. Analyze and practice the teaching skills that promote early literacy in infant-toddler early childhood education settings. Learn to identify and implement strategies for extending […]

Aprenda cómo llevar sus centros de aprendizaje al aire libre y facilitar el aprendizaje activo en su propio entorno natural. Proporcione actividades que ayudan a los niños a conectarse con la naturaleza, los animales, la comunidad y el cuidado de la tierra. Ya sea que su patio contenga arena, tierra, flores, vegetales, marquesinas, equipos de […]

Gain a better understanding of how to become resilient and how to strengthen personal wellness for adult caregivers of young children. This 2-hour training session can be paired with Resilience Building for Caregivers Part 2 for a more in-depth exploration of adult resilience and self-care. Participants can share personal experiences and reflections through group breakout […]

During this interactive training, we will explore the ECE Competency Area of Administration and Supervision. We will review the dispositions and key concepts as explained in the competency. Participants will understand how all professionals in the ECE field contribute to administrative tasks and will have the opportunity to share their best practices for managing business […]

Building off Resilience Building for Caregivers part 1, participants in this 2-hour training will explore adult resilience through a lens of Awareness, Balance, and Connection. Focuses of this session include strategies for personal mental wellness and self-care, along with resources for achieving their self-care goals. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with each other […]

Gain a better financial understanding and build a working budget for your business that utilizes models to assess business profitability based on enrollment levels and rates. • This training is in the Competency Area: Administration and Supervision (AS) Click here to register! Be sure you are logged in to your CA ECE Workforce Registry account […]

This training will focus on the benefits of visual representations of diversity in early childhood settings. Learn how to design a learning environment that: Supports children and families' communication in their home language and English Identifies and creates visual representations that reflects the diversity of the children in your care Understands the importance of continuously […]

Comprender el desarrollo socioemocional es la clave para ayudar a las familias (y a nosotros mismos) a desarrollar habilidades de afrontamiento y resiliencia. Durante esta capacitación, revisaremos los fundamentos de la salud mental infantil y aprenderemos nuevas formas de brindar soluciones a los desafíos de conducta. Aprenda a reconocer las señales de estrés y conflicto […]

Learn how children benefit when the men in their lives are engaged in their child care program. Explore the challenges of trying to engage dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers. Examine whether your program offers opportunities that welcome men to be part of their child's/children's learning. Understand the difference between Involvement versus Engagement and why you should […]

Aprenda a comprender cómo se desarrolla el desarrollo socioemocional en los primeros cinco años y el papel del cerebro durante el proceso. Utilizando estrategias basadas en evidencia, aprenda cómo apoyar a los niños pequeños en su desarrollo socioemocional. Identifique las áreas del cerebro involucradas en las interacciones sociales y el papel vital que desempeñan las […]

During this introductory session, participants will understand how to create an environment of inclusiveness and belonging for children and their families. Participants will learn key terms and definitions, how to navigate the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the benefits of inclusion in early childhood education programs. By the end of the session, participants […]