In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on racial inequities in early childhood education, particularly related to the suspensions and expulsions of young Black boys. This webinar will explore systemic inequities based on race that continue to adversely impact the educational outcomes of young Black learners. Read More
Which is the most effective way to help early childhood practitioners learn and master new skills: sustained, collaborative professional development or “one shot” in-service training? See the answer to that question—plus four more characteristics of high-quality professional learning experiences—in this free download adapted from the guidebook Coaching and Consultation Practices in Early Childhood. Read More
Join Drs. M’Lisa Shelden and Dathan Rush, authors of the new Early Intervention Teaming Handbook, Second Edition, for a lively chat about the primary service provider approach to teaming. Read More
Applying the Practice-Based Coaching framework in a virtual delivery format provides a number of benefits for early childhood professionals. But, it can also present a number of unique challenges, too. The following tips can help you fulfill and support the coaching essentials of the PBC framework when working in a virtual setting. Read More
Join Dana Childress, Ph.D., for an introduction to the six early intervention adult learning principles that service providers can use to support caregiver learning during visits with families. Read More
Join Kathy Bigelow, Ph.D., associate research professor, & Alana Griffin Schnitz, Ph.D., BCBA, assistant research professor, at Juniper Gardens Children’s Project in the Institute for Life Span Studies at the University of Kansas for an overview of the Teaching Pyramid Infant–Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS ™). Read More
This webinar will provide the background and rationale for using a coaching interaction style in early childhood programs to build the capacity of parents, teachers, and other care providers to promote child learning within the context of everyday routines and activities. Read More
In this webinar, presented by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, we'll explore the role Emotional Intelligence plays in forming strong relationships with children with diverse abilities. Specifically, we’ll explore five practical strategies for raising the EQ of those desiring more inclusive and blended practices. The strategies are designed to increase self-awareness, self- regulation, social-awareness, situational-awareness, and spirituality. Read More
Once you’ve completed your TPITOS™ observation, calculating results is easy with the Teaching Pyramid Infant-Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS) Scoring Spreadsheet. The scoring spreadsheet automatically creates a summary page that displays aggregate scores and graphs for every teacher’s TPITOS scores. Read More
This article, adapted from The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook, Second Edition, will take you through the five important features of coaching and give you examples that illustrate each trait in action. Read More
