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MONDAY EARLY LEARNING 2020: Leading & Learning in the New Decade
MONDAY
Session 1 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
1.01 | Emotionally Safe Environments for Infants and Toddlers
CKC | K2.13 C2
Christine Haley-Brinen, Senior Early Learning Specialist, First Up
This workshop will combine healthy brain development science with practical and powerful strategies for infant toddler caregivers to create responsive, positive classroom environments supportive of children and family needs.
1.02 | Challenging Circle Time
CKC | K.2 14 C2
Kimberly Alloway, Inclusion Support Coach, Child Care Consultants
This training is to discuss and challenge the perception of the need to have circle time in the childcare setting. We will discuss what is developmentally appropriate for group learning and why we should consider stepping away from traditional circle time.
1.03 | Stress Management & Mindfulness for Teachers, Parents & Kids
CKC | K6.1C1
Peter Moses, Co-Director, The Mindful Experience LLC
Joy, creativity and relaxation are our birthrights. Teachers, parents and children can learn to work and play for optimum health and productivity. Participants will rediscover ways to adapt to all life changes. Topics will include practical relaxation, mindfulness practices for adults and children, managing challenging behavior, keys to physical wellness, time & information management and more stress-free relationships.
1.04 | OCDEL Town Hall
CKC | K6.11 C2
Moderator: Karen Grimm-Thomas, Director of External Relations; Panelists: Marnie Aylesworth, Director, PA Key; Christine Baldini, Bureau of Finance, Operations and Planning; Colin Day, Communications Director; Deb Daulton, Director, Early Intervention Technical Assistance; Tracy Duarte, Director, Head Start State Collaboration Office; Brent Gordon, Chief of Staff; Lisa Parker, Director, Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports; Christine Reber, Director, Bureau of Early Learning Resource Center Operations; Kesley Shaw, Director, Bureau of Policy and Professional Development
How have OCDEL’s initiatives and investments made an impact in your early learning program, your community and the families you serve? Ask questions, share your experiences, and hear comments from the OCDEL Executive Staff on how the initiatives from the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) are being implemented in communities throughout Pennsylvania.
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