Wednesday 8:00–10:00 a.m.
JW Grand Ballroom Salon 3
JW Grand Ballroom Salon 1
Becoming curious: The key to enhancing communication
8:00–10:00 a.m.
Taking technical assistance to a new level: Helping early childhood leaders adapt to change and move programs and policies to success for young children To reach an ambitious vision for young children that drives toward outcomes, early education leaders must align many complex purposes and processes and direct them toward clear operational goals and objectives. These include incorporating research-based foundations of early learning, along with sound operations, systems implementation, and performance management processes that support the evidence-based results. Participants will discuss the key TA processes that drive skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to advance this work and apply these processes. Diane Schilder, Education Development Center; Jana Martella, Education Development Center. Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation)
JW Grand Ballroom Salon 2 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Lasting transformational change through positive coaching methods: Closing the performance gap in and out of the classroom for adults and children Learn about and discuss the connections between two main parts of the brain and how performance/behavior of children and adults is affected. Experiment with a partner and use several coaching techniques, with a deep debrief and question-and-answer session. Create a plan for next steps when returning to the field. Michelle Burkhard, Grow By 1, LLC.
8:00–10:00 a.m.
This session is designed to promote the use of inquiry as a tool to enhance communication and interactions with children, families, and colleagues. This highly interactive session will provide participants with the opportunity to explore how becoming curious can benefit the work they do on a day-to-day basis. Participants will have the chance to collaborate with other professionals to create curiosity-rich scenarios and avoid breakdowns in communication. Leslie Coleman, ChildCare Education Institute. Professionalism, Leadership & Ethics
JW Grand Ballroom Salon 7 8:00–10:00 a.m.
What’s the big deal about Finland? How recess and character education are making a difference in the United States Learn about promoting healthier school environments through recess and character education in grades K–3. Explore ways to balance social-emotional learning, play, and required content time to create less anxious learning environments and healthier children. Presenters will introduce the Finnish-inspired LiiNK Project, a healthy whole child/whole teacher/whole school approach that includes unstructured outdoor play and character development. Presenters will answer questions and share ways interested schools can shift their thinking about approaches to learning. Debbie Rhea, Texas Christian University; Marilyn Tolbert, Texas Christian University; Mary Patton, Texas Christian University; Michelle Bauml, Texas Christian University. Learning Environment
Guidance/Discipline/Challenging Behaviors
2018 NAEYC Professional Learning Institute
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