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Instructor: Jessica Swalley
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Classes by this Instructor
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.
June 9-15, 2025, Online
Authentic Assessment - Infants / Toddlers
Gather ideas for using assessments to enhance learning in your early childhood setting. Discuss how to use observations to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants and toddlers.
May 12-18, 2025, Online
Autism & Communication Strategies
Learn specific visual strategies and communication systems designed to help caregivers support children with Autism.
May 5-11, 2025, 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.
June 2-8, 2025, 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.
May 12-18, 2025, 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.
May 12-18, 2025, 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.
June 2-8, 2025, 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.
June 9-15, 2025, Online
Families of Children with Special Needs
Share information and connect with the families of children with special needs.
June 2-8, 2025, 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.
June 9-15, 2025, 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.
May 5-11, 2025, Online
Positive Guidance for Infants / Toddlers
Explore what it means to create a foundation for positive social interactions during infancy. Discuss factors that influence behavior and review tips for handling difficult toddler behaviors.
May 5-11, 2025, 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.
May 12-18, 2025, 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.
June 2-8, 2025, 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.
May 5-11, 2025, 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.
June 9-15, 2025, Online