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WEDNESDAY EARLY LEARNING 2020: Leading & Learning in the New Decade
10.04 | Encouraging Equity in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers
CKC | K1.9 C2
Monica Stanoch, Quality Advisor, Wonderspring; Zakiyyah Boone, Interim Director, Wonderspring
In this Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of equity in the classroom. Teachers will participate
in reflective exercises to examine their current classroom practices, including classroom management, curriculum and activities, and communication with children and families. Participants will discover ways to adjust their current practices to encourage equity in the classroom. Teachers will develop a plan to implement strategies in their classrooms.
Session 11 | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
11.01 | Creating a Caring Community of Learners: More Important Than Ever
CKC | K2.1 C2
Jennifer Fernandez, Early Childhood Subject Matter Expert, School Specialty, Inc.
A pillar of developmentally appropriate practice is to create a caring community of learners, and it is more important than ever. This presentation will discuss why it is necessary and will analyze how it is possible under any circumstances.
11.02 | Advocate With Confidence! Learn From Experts With Diverse Points of View
CKC | K6.11 C3
Shawn Towey, Public Policy/Community Outreach Manager, Pennsylvania Child Care Association
Turn your Turn your passion for the cause into effective advocacy. Great messaging is more than delivering talking points -- it’s also timing, active listening, relationship-building, and understanding how we translate our values and goals into policies. What makes a good spokesperson? When and how should you approach state/federal policymakers? How do you make the conversation resonate? What resources can you access? How do you prep for the meeting? How do you “close” the conversation? In this panel discussion we’ll hear from an experienced EC advocate; owner/director(s) who have mobilized their families; a professional lobbyist; and both a state legislator and a Congressperson who can provide context about the dynamics of Harrisburg and Washington.
11.03 | Reports for Head Start Leaders, Part 4 of 4
CKC | K6.5 C2
Blair Hyatt, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Head Start Association
This four-part series will provide leaders in the Head Start/Early Head Start community with relevant updates at the federal, state and local levels. The series is facilitated by Blair Hyatt, PHSA Executive Director.
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