Events

Part 3 of 3 in this series on performance management will explore performance improvement plans, difficult conversations, staff development, "stay" conversations, off-boarding, and termination. RegISTER HERE

Challenging and toxic behavior from staff have a negative impact on all parts of an early childhood organization, from interactions with children, families, and co-workers, to other aspects of the organization's business. Early childhood programs are already faced with challenges in an industry that has critical financial and workforce issues. Add cultural toxicity to the […]

This session provides an introduction to the concept of power and its role in every relationship we engage in, particularly in the context of early childhood education. Once these foundational concepts are established, we will explore challenging behaviors in children through the lens of power dynamics. Children often express their needs and emotions through their […]

Managing a classroom does not just involve decorating a classroom, but creating an inclusive learning environment. Many educators struggle with designing a classroom because they need to develop the skill of understanding the impact of diverse learners. Not all students will thrive in the same learning environment, which means educators will need to provide classroom […]

We will begin by reviewing definitions of expressive/ receptive language, what verbal and nonverbal communication looks like, and language development research. Throughout the course, we will discuss strategies to support language development in early childhood, and in contrast, common adult behaviors that are not conducive to language learning and their effects on children’s communication. We […]

Poor communication is one of the core leadership functions that is cited as the primary cause of ineffective leadership. This session will provide an overview of effective communication attributes and strategies, with an emphasis on feedback and challenging conversations. REGISTER HERE

Grab your lunch and your laptop and join us and guest speaker Ben Samuels, Community Outreach Coordinator at College Invest (a Colorado Department of Higher Education program). We'll learn about the state-sponsored 529 higher education savings plans and matching grant programs that are available to newborns through 8-year-olds that offer up to $2500 in funds. […]