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Join us for these exciting webinars featuring invited experts covering the latest trends and best practices in early learning! Be sure to register before spots fill up because we will send you a link to the recordings and free supporting materials!

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Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education

March 15, 2012 | Dr. Sue Bredekamp

Learn how effective teaching practices can make a difference in the lives of young children. Find out how to make research-based practices actionable in your classroom!

5 Simple Steps for Progress Monitoring in Early Childhood

Presented by Early Childhood Investigations, Sponsored by Hatch
April 4, 2012 | Dr. Dale McManis, Hatch

Progress monitoring can be made simple and straightforward and have a big impact on improving outcomes for the children in your early childhood program. In this session you will learn the basics of progress monitoring and 5 simple steps to implement a progress monitoring approach that is easy to do, time efficient, and effective.

Digital Decisions in ECE Programs: How Administrators Can Plan for Technology Integration in Their Programs

April 12, 2012 | Fran Simon and Karen Nemeth

Don't be overwhelmed with the big technology debate! Attend this webinar to hear practical advice about how to make digital decisions doable and how to overcome common challenges to integrating technology into learning centers for ALL children.

Using Teachable Moments to Build Social-Emotional Skills

Presented by Early Childhood Investigations, Sponsored by Hatch
May 2, 2012 | Jenne Parks, Hatch

Come learn how to use teachable moments as an approach to boost an early childhood program’s efforts and success in teaching and supporting social-emotional skills for young children. In this webinar, Jenne Parks, Content Specialist for Hatch Early Childhood, will talk about the key social-emotional skills of executive function, social competence, behavioral, and emotional; and how to implement techniques, cues, modeling tips, and hints to integrate into classrooms and programs to increase the social and emotional development of your young learners.

Autism in the Pre-School Classroom

May 17, 2012 | Dr. Mike Assel, Children's Learning Institute

Get your questions answered by the leading expert in the field of Pediatric Autism. How does technology fit into the promising practices/interventions in working with early childhood education classrooms? What does all the popular press mean for the use of tablet technologies with children with autism? Get the answers to these and many more!

To Click or Not to Click: Online Professional Development for Early Childhood Leaders

June 7, 2012 | Kara Lehnhardt

Online professional development opportunities are beginning to emerge for leaders in early childhood programs. But how do you know which opportunities are worth your precious time and money? Learn about professional development sites every early childhood leader should have on their bookmarks list. Find out which opportunities are specific to your leadership and management role. View free online professional development options and determine which fee-for-service options are worth your buck.

Archived Webinars

Teaching in the Digital Age: Smart Tools for Early Learners

February 14, 2012 | Brian Puerling

Focusing on the early education classroom, this webinar will explore how you can utilize interactive whiteboards, mobile computing, and simple traditional ways of using technology. Brian will explore various ways to thread technology into units, investigations, and inquiry projects.

5 Big Ideas for The Future of Early Childhood

Dec 01, 2011 | Dr. David Kirp, Berkeley

Learn how relatively small changes in budget spending and a focus on high-quality early education can translate into big gains! The goal is to level the playing field, giving all children an equal shot at reaching their maximum potential. Join David as he gives you a peek into the topics covered in his recent book KIDS FIRST: Five Big Ideas for Transforming Children's Lives and America's Future.

How 'Screen Time' Impacts Toddlers and Preschoolers - What Do Scientists Really Know?

Nov 15, 2011 | Lisa Guernsey, New America

How does technology and what has been traditionally called ‘screen time’ impact toddlers and preschoolers – what do scientists really know? Lisa is in the process of updating her book "Into the Minds of Babes" and will share with you her latest findings.

Supporting Early Learners with Technology and the 21st Century Classroom

Oct 13, 2011 | Susan Gunnewig, Hatch

How can success-based technology help all learners have positive outcomes in all domains? How does this translate into 21st Century Classrooms for early learners? In this webinar Susan will show how attention to good design and context can positively impact cognitive, social-emotional, language and academic outcomes.

Research-Based Claims - Can You Trust What Businesses Say?

Oct 6, 2011 | Dr. Kyle Snow, NAEYC

Can you trust businesses’ claims that their tools are research-based when they conduct or pay for the research? Who’s responsible for ensuring integrity in the research and development process? Dr. Kyle Snow will provide a framework for early educators to use in evaluating research claims associated with early childhood tools and products.

How to Evaluate Technology for Early Learners

Sept 22, 2011 | Dr. Dale McManis and Jenne Parks, Hatch

Does technology really support early learners and how? What should be considered in evaluating the quality of early childhood educational technology? Dale and Jenne explain how young children engage with technology in ways that promote positive outcomes and how you can ensure this happens for them.