In this half-day of training, you will learn about the stages of play that unfold in early childhood, you will explore the role of the brain in this process, and you will discuss how to maximize children's learning through play. This series developed Zero to Three looks at the neuroscience of the developing brain. The developing and growing brain is one of the most important topics in early childhood development, as experiences in…

This is Part 6 of a 6-part Leadership Cohort for center directors, owners, supervisors. This 6 part- cohort session explores the concepts of leadership in the context of Early Childhood Education. Come learn to use your unique position to influence the decision-making policies and practices at your center. In this series you will explore techniques for managing the daily business of your center using shared decision making and participative management. Bring your own lunch for interactive training and reflection!

Preparing for an Early Achievers quality rating? This class is suitable for child care center classroom teachers of children ages 2/12 to 5 years.  This class contains basic introductory information about the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R).  To prepare for Early Achievers successful initial rating this session is critical since it covers how to scoring works, the important requirements around accessibility and schedule, and the not- so -obvious pitfalls that teachers want to avoid.

This class is suitable for all licensed family home providers and child care center classroom teachers of children birth to 2 1/2 years.  This class contains basic introductory information about the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS) and the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS).  To prepare for an Early Achievers successful initial rating this session is critical, since it covers how scoring works, the important requirements around accessibility an schedule, and the not-so-obvious pitfalls that teachers want to avoid.