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Explore our upcoming professional development workshops for early educators. Professional Development Professional development workshops offer knowledgeable presenters and exciting topics to provide you with new and helpful strategies for your classroom. Workshops are free to attend specifically designed for early childhood educators open to all educators in Indian River County Workshops provide CEUs through FLAEYC a certificate of in-service hours follow-up technical assistance through the Childcare Resources Coaching Program To subscribe to emails about our upcoming workshops and other opportunities, click here. To view previous professional development opportunities offered by Childcare Resources, view our Past Workshops page. Register Today! I'll Bring the Joy Join us Saturday, March 14 for I'll Bring the Joy: Finding Purpose, Passion, and Peace in Early Childhood Education with Dr. Nefertiti Poyner. Connect personal experiences and core values to your purpose in early childhood education. Identify workplace misalignments and examine how internal and external noise disrupts your purpose, passion,peace, and moments of joy. Develop a simple Listen for Joy practice to quiet the noise and realign with your purpose. Workshop will be held at Vero Beach Museum of Art Register View Flier Take Post Test Frequently asked questions Why do I have to provide my demographic data? Childcare Resources outreach programs are funded through grants that allow us to provide these programs at little or no cost to you. Grant makers ask us to report on the demographics of those that benefit from these programs. Demographic data is kept confidential. Do you share my contact information? No. We will use your contact information to contact you about training opportunities. You may opt out of these communications at any time. Do training opportunities provide CEUs or in-service hours? Outreach programs like workshops and communities of practice offer a certificate of in-service hours. CEUs are available through FLAEYC. Is there an attendance policy? We ask that you let us know if you are unable to attend a workshop or other training opportunity so that we can provide your spot to another educator. "No-shows" (when you do not attend and do not give us notice) may be prevented from attending future training opportunities.

The Pathway to Quality Coach's Column Paulette Maggiacomo April 1, 2021 I truly hope that you enjoyed our professional development workshop on “Ensuring High-Quality Early Learning: A Coherent Vision Matters” with Judy Jablon and Christine Shrader of Leading for Children . They began the day with this: 'Five out of ten children will fail.' That chilling statistic resonated deep within my heart and that is why I am now looking differently at quality and equity in classrooms. When you look at the picture at the bottom of the page, are you able to identify how we can ensure that all children succeed? Based on that picture above, how do we improve outcomes for all children? I found the introduction to the Coherent Path to Quality fascinating. We learned that the Path has three dimensions with eleven Simple Rules to follow. When we take the time to look at our Relationships & Interactions , the Emotional & Physical Environment , and Learning Experiences within our classrooms and then weave the rules in, the coherent path to quality can be achieved. At this point, you may be thinking that you are having a hard time incorporating successful new strategies into your classroom because the world has turned upside down and you can’t move forward. If that is the case, then please join us for our final professional development workshop of the year on Saturday, April 10th from 9:00 – 3:00. The amazing Kim Hughes, Master Instructor, from Conscious Discipline will be presenting How to Get Unstuck with Conscious Discipline . Join us as Kim presents new adult skills so we can manage our upset, offer self-care reflection for yourself and the families you support, and teach us how to coach ourselves, children, and families so we can feel our feelings in healthy ways. This will be Kim’s second appearance with Childcare Resources. Her upbeat enthusiasm will bring a smile to your face as she discusses Compassion Fatigue, Knowing Your Personal Triggers, Understanding & Internalizing Conscious Discipline’s 5 Steps for Self-Regulation, and delving into the Feeling Buddies Curriculum. Until next time, I wish you well! Paulette Back to Coaching Back to Newsletters

This was an incredible insight for all of us as educators in our path to high quality engagement. Coach's Column Amanda Gooch November 1, 2022 It was incredible seeing those of you who were able to join us at Childcare Resources’ most recent professional development day featuring Mr. Alan Guttman formally from the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Mr. Guttman has come to us with more than forty years of service children and families including twenty years leading Head Start programs. For those of you that weren’t able to join us, our training focused on the importance of play and engagement in learning. We also discussed emergent literacy and nurturing pre-reading and pre-writing in early childhood education. He showed us factors that contribute to and support literacy. We enjoyed his in-depth discussions on the benefits of recognizing levels of engagement in young children. He emphasized paths we take as educators towards high quality engagement when creating learning environments that support frequent and long periods of engagement. One of my favorite parts of the training was our introduction to the R.A. McWilliam’s Scale for Teachers’ Assessment of Routines Engagement (STARE). As we observed videos of teacher-child interactions, we rated the amount of time the child is engaged with adults, peers, and materials. We also rated the complexity of the child's engagement. This was an incredible insight for all of us as educators in our path to high quality engagement. Mr. Guttman reviewed the Classroom Assessment Scoring Systems’ (CLASS) dimension Regard to Child Perspectives. This dimension captures the degree to which the teacher’s interactions with children and classroom activities emphasize children’s interests, motivations, and points of view and encourage children’s responsibility and independence. As your Early Childhood Education Coach I am here to help you focus on child engagement and work as a collaborative team to enhance your practice. We will focus on ways in which to create child led activities, be flexible in our plans within those activities, and make an effort to emphasize children’s interests which facilitates learning. These elements of the classroom will become more valuable to us as we use them in engaging children and providing learning opportunities for effective teaching. Back to Coaching Back to Newsletters

DAP: Why our children don't need pushing, and what they do need instead | Amanda Morgan | Not Just Cute DAP: Why our children don't need pushing, and what they do need instead December 2021 Amanda Morgan Not Just Cute Explore human development and learn how to incorporate DAP in your classroom to better support your students. Handout (PDF) Workshop Photos Back

Conscious Discipline: February 2020 | Kim Hughes | Conscious Discipline Conscious Discipline: February 2020 February 2020 Kim Hughes Conscious Discipline Handout (PDF) Workshop Photos Back

< Back Meet Gabrielle & Reece When Gabrielle was pregnant with her son, Reece, she already knew where his foundation for learning should begin. Working next door at the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association, Gabrielle had the unique opportunity to witness firsthand the unwavering dedication of Childcare Resources. “I could see the commitment the teachers gave to their students” says Gabrielle. “It was an easy and clear decision, even before Reece was born, that this was where his educational journey should start. ” Once enrolled, Reece began his journey smoothly, but in his second year, teachers noticed challenges with his speech and physical development. He was barely talking, and his ability to express himself was significantly delayed compared to his peers. As a single parent, Gabrielle worried about his future. But thanks to the comprehensive programs and individualized care at Childcare Resources, Reece’s progress has been nothing short of transformative. On-site speech and physical therapy sessions provided him with the tools to overcome developmental delays. “If the services hadn’t been provided on-site, Reece wouldn’t have received the support he needed due to my demanding schedule. Childcare Resources was crucial to his success.” With Reece in good hands, Gabrielle was able to go back to school, advance her career, and watch her son thrive. She cherishes moments like reading books to Reece’s class and watching him joyfully participate in artistic projects. Knowing that these experiences strengthen her bond with Reece and prepare him for kindergarten, she feels proud to be part of Childcare Resources’ commitment to holistic parent engagement. Gabrielle wants other families to know that Childcare Resources isn’t just a school—it’s a community committed to the success of each child and family. “I credit Reece’s progress to the individualized attention and resources they provide. Teachers, volunteers, and staff show a special interest in my son, and I can see that they make each and every child feel that way,” she says. “I know Reece wouldn’t have received this level of care anywhere else.” Previous Next

Caring is a product of a community that deems all of its members important Coach's Column Amanda Gooch September 1, 2023 Our recent training with Kristen Balhoff focused on supporting neurodiversity in the classroom. Together we explored the role of adults during children’s significant “brain building” years. We discovered the positive impact of shifting our perceptions from unconscious reflexes and emotional reactions to conscious, wise responses. We also reviewed practical strategies to nurture a felt sense of safety. One of my favorite parts of the training was when we dove in deep on the significance of creating a Conscious Discipline School Family within our classrooms. When we create a School Family we are building connections through a culture of compassion. We create a positive school climate by eliminating reward and punishment in favor of the safety, connection and problem-solving. The Conscious Discipline School Family creates caring communities. Caring is a product of a community that deems all of its members important, believes everyone has something to contribute, and acknowledges that everyone counts. How do we achieve this connection for Creating a School Family? Face to face interactions I love you rituals Greetings or goodbyes Wish you well rituals Friends and Family Board As your Early Childhood Education Coach, I am here to help you start each and every day strong with Active Calming. One of the many benefits of Active Calming is that it helps to clarify how we think, feel and act. Reminding ourselves that how we think dictates how we feel which dictates how we act. We are in charge of our own internal state, feelings and behavior. As adults when we are in our higher brain of executive functioning, we are able to problem solve instead of react. Here are some examples of breathing techniques for Active Calming: STAR, Drain, Balloon & Pretzel To learn more about Active Calming and Conscious Discipline breathing techniques, click on the link below: Visit Website Wishing you well, Amanda Back to Coaching Back to Newsletters

Foundations of Child Development | Dr. Peg Oliveira | Gesell Institute at Yale Foundations of Child Development October 2019 Dr. Peg Oliveira Gesell Institute at Yale Handout (PDF) Workshop Photos Back

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Emergent Literacy | Cynthia Raso and Meredith Osborne | Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Emergent Literacy November 2019 Cynthia Raso and Meredith Osborne Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center *This workshop did not have an associated handout* Handout (PDF) Workshop Photos Back

From a child’s point of view, an environment is what the child can make it. Coach's Column Paulette Maggiacomo May 21, 2020 Last week we focused on the Reggio approach of bringing the outside into your classroom. I hope that you were able to get ideas and begin to incorporate them. Remember, this is not about how much can you do and how fast can you do it. This approach believes in observing the children and following their interests – it is about meeting the needs of your children. What you do must be done with intent. Ask yourself: What is the purpose of this? How will it benefit the child? Your answers do not need to be complex. For example, it may be as simple as wrapping tiny white lights around a wreath and suspending it from the ceiling so that it can help soothe a child as they look at it, or a tree in your classroom that serves as a home to various birds the children see when they are outside; or is a home to woodland animals. This approach is not about ‘prettying’ up your classroom – it is about meeting the needs of your children. So, how do we bring the inside out? Once again, it is about meeting the needs of your children (did you notice that I have said this 3 times?). Do your children love the water? Bring out those buckets, dishpans and fill them with water (of course, new CDC guidelines would need to followed) – collect the cups, spoons, duckies, gather the shells, rocks, sticks, and whatever you have that attracts their attention. It is a perfect science lesson on density. Ask questions such as: I wonder what will happen if we put the rock in - will it sink or will it float? Which is heavier - the feather or the spoon? Why is the stick floating? Remember, from a child’s point of view, an environment is what the child can make it. Children will often find uses for objects and spaces that the adults do not anticipate. Ask yourself what can you do in your outdoor space? It doesn’t matter if it is not huge, there are ways to capture a child’s interest. Who knew that fences could be so much fun? Painters tape comes in so many colors – make random patterns on the fence: Let the children paint or color (get those fine motor skills developing), take the tape off and ta-dah, you have a masterpiece! Home Depot is my "go-to" place - buy some white PVC pipes, nicely ask the worker to cut them into different lengths, attach them to the fence and let the children drop balls through them – the race is on! Which one will come out first? Ask parents for old frying pans, spray paint the bottoms, attach them to the fence, give the children sticks and you have a band playing! Children are to be encouraged to explore the outside – they will get messy doing so. The below display was done by a teacher at Childcare Resources and I think it captures the sentiment exactly. Are the children dirty? You bet! Have they learned while playing? Absolutely! Have they worked on their social/emotional skills? Yes! I hope this encourages you to begin your journey on implementing the Reggio approach outside. A single step is all you need. Back to Coaching Back to Newsletters