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Director’s Institute

Directors, Assistant Directors, and/or delegated staff are welcome to join us for time to network and connect with others. We will provide lunch and spend time sharing ideas with one another. Register...

Facing Food Fears: Setting the Stage for Exploration and Discovery

Ready to transform moments of resistance to moments of curiosity-fueled exploration? Participants in this session will learn best practices and implementation strategies for fostering a positive, safe environment in which children can safely explore new food. By the...

Intro to ECERS-3

This session will introduce participants to the 3rd version of the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale. We will learn what is different about the newest version, and have time for Q & A. Register...

Conscious Conversations: The Power of Unity

Participants will explore ways to create a caring community within the classroom. Building a ‘school family’ means every child and family has a sense of belonging. We will reflect on using the skill of Encouragement to implement ways to be helpful, such as having...

BRRR… It’s COLD!

Area Early Educators will share their thoughts and ideas on Winter and the outdoors. We will kick off the evening with a tour of the Outdoor Learning Environments at The Growing Place. We will then engage in a rich discussion centered around Winter Play. There will...
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