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ADHD I: Learning the Basics

This workshop will introduce participants to what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) really is and dispel the myths associated with the disorder. Participants will learn about possible red flags, how ADHD is diagnosed, what the latest research indicates about children with ADHD, and general teaching strategies that assist with teaching a child who has ADHD.

Core of Knowledge Area: Special Needs - 3 hour(s);
Level: Beginning to Intermediate

Attachment and the Developing Brain (2 hour)

Attachments that are not fostered may lead to a child’s inability to properly attach or to have no attachment at all. Understanding the stages and types of attachment is imperative for ECE professionals. Through a mixture of engaging activities and discussion, participants will garner knowledge and practical strategies on how to support the developing brains of infants and toddlers.

Core of Knowledge Area: Child Development - 1 hour(s); Special Needs - 1 hour(s);

Attachment and the Developing Brain (3 hour)

Attachments that are not fostered may lead to a child’s inability to properly attach or to have no attachment at all. Understanding the stages and types of attachment is imperative for ECE professionals. Through a mixture of engaging activities and discussion, participants will garner knowledge and practical strategies on how to support the developing brains of infants and toddlers. In this training, participants will build a brain and learn how life experiences, attachment, and relationships can help/hinder brain development.

Core of Knowledge Area: Child Development - 1.5 hour(s); Special Needs - 1.5 hour(s);

Autism I: Learning the Basics

This training provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and helps participants understand the complexities related to working with children with ASD.  It reviews current research and types of successful intervention strategies.  Participants learn practical strategies for assisting children with ASD in the classroom.

Core of Knowledge Area: Special Needs - 3 hour(s);
Level: Beginner

Autism III: Connecting the Circle of Friends

This interactive training helps participants to understand the challenges children on the Autism Spectrum may face with communication, play skills and social skills. Participants will learn strategies and have a chance to practice using augmentative communication, the D.I.R. Floor Time model created by Greenspan and Wieder, and using social stories and social scripts. Participants interested in this training should take Autism Spectrum Disorders: Learning the Basics or have prior knowledge of ASD.

Core of Knowledge Area: Special Needs - 3 hour(s);
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Blooms of Inclusion: Implementing Universal Strategies for Inclusive Practice

What does true inclusion look like in a childcare program? In this module, we will look at evidence-based approaches to inclusive practice and explore tools the childcare leaders can use for establishing program standards. We will learn strategies for continually improving practices that support inclusion, such as establishing strong collaboration with other professionals. As families are the experts on their child’s needs, we will discuss strategies you can use to engage families as partners. This training is also available as the third installment of the 3-part Cultivating Inclusion series.

Core of Knowledge Area: Special Needs - 3 hour(s);

Branches of Inclusion: Developing Supportive Systems for Inclusive Practices

Intentional systems of support are key to sustaining inclusive practices. During this module, we will explore how childcare leaders can plan for meaningful professional development that supports their vision for inclusion and gets the most out of trainings and workshops.  We will discuss how to utilize coaching and mentoring strategies to continually support the implementation of critical practices. This training is also available as the second installment of the 3-part Cultivating Inclusion series.

Core of Knowledge Area: Professionalism - 2 hour(s); Special Needs - 1 hour(s);

Building Early Literacy Through Expressive Arts

This training builds participants’ knowledge and understanding of the ways in which the expressive arts can enhance children’s literacy. Participants learn specific and practical strategies for promoting literacy skills through movement, play, music and visual arts. These strategies will assist teachers in creating learning environments which promote knowledge acquisition, creativity and positive self-esteem for all children, including those with special needs.

Core of Knowledge Area: Curriculum - 2 hour(s); Special Needs - 1 hour(s);
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Connection vs. Perfection

It only takes 30% of attunement with an infant or toddler to form a secure attachment. The other 70% is where mistakes or challenges within a relationship may occur. Infants and toddlers crave authenticity within their relationships just like we do, and with authenticity comes “oops”. In this training participants, will explore how our “oops” can breed a more connected relationship specifically with infants and toddlers with special needs and those whose culture is different from our own. This session will focus on examining how choosing connection over perfection can be the answer to supporting strong relationships with ALL of our youngest learners.

Core of Knowledge Area: Special Needs - 3 hour(s);

Creating a Social Connection: Learning to Write Social Stories to Help all Children Be Successful in a Variety of Settings

This interactive training will provide participants with a complete introduction to the concept of Carol Gray’s Social Stories. Social stories were originally created for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in order to increase their ability to take in “social information,” also known as pragmatics or pragmatic language. Social stories are also beneficial to all children because of their sentence structure, content and use of pictures and so participants will learn how social stories can be beneficial to all children in their care. Participants will first learn about, and then practice writing, the different types of sentences that are often included in social stories and then write a complete social story about an activity or skill that will impact a child or children in their care.

Core of Knowledge Area: Curriculum - 1 hour(s); Special Needs - 1 hour(s);
Level: Beginner to Advanced