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This training will be conducted in English, with Spanish, Dari, and Arabic interpretation available. This session focuses on building strong, strategic relationships within the local communityto enhance support systems and expand opportunities for collaboration. Participants learnhow to identify key partners such as childcare providers, small businesses, nonprofits, andcommunity organizations and explore practical ways to create […]

This is a 2-part training series: Part 1: October 29, 2026 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM Part 2: November 5, 2026 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM This is part 1 of a 2-part series. This training series will teach early childhood educators strategies to nurture children’s natural curiosity and support early science learning through hands-on exploration, observation, […]

Join us for the November session of our Professional Learning Community (PLC)! This monthly, informal gathering brings together directors, teachers, and staff from across our team to connect, share experiences, and discuss current needs and challenges in the field. It’s an opportunity to learn from one another, exchange ideas, and have open conversations about what’s […]

Strong communication helps leaders build trust, address concerns, and guide teams through difficult situations. This session offers practical strategies for giving feedback and navigating challenging conversations. Early Childhood leaders learn about the effective strategies such as active listening, giving constructive feedback and giving clear expectations can promote emotional regulation and build respectful workplace communication. This […]

Take time to reflect on family conferences and the experiences of the first few months of school. We’ll focus on strengthening relationships and communication with co-teachers, including how responsibilities are divided, how to address imbalances, and what additional support may be needed. We’ll also reflect on the strengths we value in our co-teachers and ourselves […]

This is a 2-part training series: Part 1: October 29, 2026 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM Part 2: November 5, 2026 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM This is part 2 of a 2-part series. This training series will teach early childhood educators strategies to nurture children’s natural curiosity and support early science learning through hands-on exploration, observation, […]

This is a 3-part series: Part 1: Tuesday, November 10 from 6:30PM-7:30PM Part 2: Tuesday, November 17 from 6:30PM-7:30PM Part 3: Tuesday, December 1 from 6:30PM-7:30PM This is part 1 of a 3-part series. In this session, participants will explore holistic approaches for building the foundations of mathematics development. They will discover strategies centered on […]

This sessionwill be interpreted in English, Spanish, Dari, and Arabic as needed The FFN Community of Practice is a new opportunity for FFN caregivers to learn directly from one another in a supportive, peer-led environment. FFN caregivers will have opportunities to share their knowledge, demonstrate practical strategies, and talk about real-life experiences that can support […]

This is a 2-part training series: Part 1: November 11, 2026 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM Part 2: November 18, 2026 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM Part 1 of this 2-part interactive workshop helps early childhood educators support infants’ and toddlers’ mathematical development through intentional, playful, and sensory-rich experiences. Participants will explore foundational concepts such as number […]