The Challenging Behaviors in-person training gives educators tips and tools to help support challenges with children and adults that they may encounter during their school year. Participants will explore trauma-informed practices to understand the why behind children's behaviors. Trainer: Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH‑E® Foundations Early Childhood Wellness Manager
Join a focused PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors committed to strengthening workforce development within their programs. Participants will: Gain tools and knowledge to support career ladder planning with staff Explore and utilize a specialized Early Childhood Career Ladder Toolkit Build a peer mentoring network to share strategies and support implementation Collaborate on sustainable recruitment and retention strategies This PLC […]
Connection Before Correction takes a Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) lens. We explore different ways of connecting and teachers’ hot buttons; how to identify them and see how they impact the relationships we have with children in the classroom. Trainer: Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH-E® Foundations Early Childhood Wellness Manager
Discover how everyday interactions can build young children's brains. This session explores the science behind early brain development and introduces Vroom, a free, research-based program that helps caregivers turn daily routines into Brain Building Moments. Participants will learn practical ways to integrate Vroom resources into their programs, engage families, and become a Vroom partner to […]
Trauma 1 training will go over promoting social-emotional development in a trauma-sensitive environment. By taking a look into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), how they affect us as the adults, and how they affect children in the classroom, this training will help both educators and students have a successful learning environment. Trainer: Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH-E® […]