Instructor: Jessica Swalley

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Arranging the Early Learning Environment

The arrangement of the physical environment is a vital part of any program. Gather ideas for helping staff use the arrangement of space and materials to meet the developmental needs of young children.
February 9-15, 2026, Online
May 11-17, 2026, Online

Autism & Communication Strategies

Learn specific visual strategies and communication systems designed to help caregivers support children with Autism.
March 30, 2026 to April 5, 2026, Online
June 15-21, 2026, Online

Autism & Positive Behavioral Supports

Improve your ability to help care for and educate young children with Autism as you concentrate on learning specific behavior and guidance strategies.
March 9-15, 2026, Online
June 8-14, 2026, Online

Behavior Strategies for Children

Children with special needs often display behaviors that appear inappropriate and disruptive. Learn specific strategies to guide children toward a more appropriate response.
February 2-8, 2026, Online
May 4-10, 2026, Online

Building Supervisory Relationships

Discuss the challenges commonly faced when supervising others. Gather ideas for managing friends, family, men, women, and a variety of generations in the workplace.
March 2-8, 2026, Online
June 1-7, 2026, Online

Children & Autism Spectrum Disorder

What is Autism? Explore ways to provide developmentally appropriate care and education techniques for working with young children with Autism.
March 9-15, 2026, Online
June 8-14, 2026, Online

Children & Sensory Processing Disorders

Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID), have trouble organizing information coming in through their senses. Explore the characteristics of children with sensory processing issues and examine strategies for assisting these children in the early childhood setting.
April 6-12, 2026, Online

Children & Speech & Language Disorders

Become familiar with factors influencing speech and language development and discover ways to support children with special needs as they develop communication skills.
March 2-8, 2026, Online
June 1-7, 2026, Online

Children - Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Young children are often seen as defiant when they are tired, hungry, or upset. However, there are a growing number of children who exhibit defiant behaviors at other times and more frequently. You will learn the symptoms, causes, and classroom strategies for helping young children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
April 6-12, 2026, Online

Children Who Are Gifted & Talented

Young children who display gifts or talents in particular areas benefit from having responsive caregivers who can meet their needs in the child care setting. Discover ways to identify each child's gifts and talents and to individualize curriculum for students in the early childhood setting.
March 2-8, 2026, Online
June 1-7, 2026, Online

DAP - Beyond the Basics for Directors

Discuss the guidelines of a developmentally appropriate program and examine excellence in the administration of an early learning program.
March 9-15, 2026, Online
June 8-14, 2026, Online

Effective Communication for Directors

Do you communicate effectively with your staff? Discover practical ways to communicate and connect with the families of children in your childcare setting.
February 2-8, 2026, Online
May 4-10, 2026, Online

Encouraging Professionalism

Help staff grow in their commitment to your program and the field of early childhood education by encouraging professional attitudes and behaviors. Provide your staff with the knowledge and assistance they need to provide the best possible experiences for children and families.
February 9-15, 2026, Online
May 11-17, 2026, Online

Ethics in Early Childhood Education

Explore the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct while considering how this position statement impacts the actions of both you and your staff.
March 2-8, 2026, Online
June 1-7, 2026, Online

Families of Children with Special Needs

Share information and connect with the families of children with special needs.
February 2-8, 2026, Online
May 4-10, 2026, Online

Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

Become familiar with ways to include children with special needs in the child care setting. Identify the definition of special needs, learn about guidelines for working with children with disabilities, and gather ideas for making adaptations to curriculum, activities, materials, and equipment.
February 9-15, 2026, Online
May 11-17, 2026, Online

Leadership Strategies for Behaviors

Designed for center administrators to discover how to help staff use an evidence-based framework to address children's social and emotional development and challenging behavior.
March 30, 2026 to April 5, 2026, Online
June 15-21, 2026, Online

Survival Skills for Center Directors

Become more comfortable in the job of Child Care Center Director by discovering key elements of a center director's job. Identify strategies for making the job more enjoyable while becoming a more effective leader.
March 30, 2026 to April 5, 2026, Online
June 15-21, 2026, Online

Time & Money Management for Directors

Learn how to effectively manage your resources, as well as those of your childcare center. Explore the topics of budgeting, fundraising, collecting fees, delegating responsibilities, dealing with paper piles, and much more.
March 9-15, 2026, Online
June 8-14, 2026, Online

Train & Motivate Your Staff

How do you make meetings and trainings for your staff more fun and meaningful? Discover inexpensive ways to encourage and motivate your employees.
February 2-8, 2026, Online
May 4-10, 2026, Online

Young Children & Anxiety Disorders

You will be introduced to the concept of anxiety disorders and developmentally typical anxiety. Discuss the three major anxiety types seen in young children, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Signs and symptoms for each sub-type and strategies for helping children will be shared.
March 30, 2026 to April 5, 2026, Online
June 15-21, 2026, Online

Young Children Who Are Highly Active

Young children are naturally energetic, but why are some children highly active? Discover reasons for high activity levels, and what you can do to help guide and support children who consistently exhibit impulsive, distracted behaviors.
February 9-15, 2026, Online
May 11-17, 2026, Online