Educational providers will have the opportunity to examine different approaches and ideas on how they expand their outdoor environment to more than just a play structure and tricycles. They will design their outdoor play area into a new environment to enrich children's learning experience in the outdoors. Set Two in LEC. Preschool.

Participants will explore recruiting strategies, and examine relevant laws/guidelines and professional ethics around staffing. Develop policies and procedures for staff recruitment for their ECE programs. Set Two in PM. No Age Related Content.

211info helps communities identify, navigate, and connect with the local resources they need. This presentation will cover the basics of the services that 211info offers. We will discuss 211info’s Child Care and Community Service referrals and different ways that 211info can help you and the families of children in your care. Set One in PM. No Age Related Content.

Challenging behaviors can be the biggest obstacle to delivering instruction. When things don't go their way, preschool children can express their frustration with big feelings that can include crying, screaming, hitting, and refusing to follow directions. This presentation will discuss strategies for dealing with these feelings, and how to use consequences as a means to modify behavior. Set One in HGD. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool, School Age.

Challenging behaviors can be the biggest obstacle to delivering instruction. When things don't go their way, preschool children can express their frustration with big feelings that can include crying, screaming, hitting, and refusing to follow directions. This presentation will discuss strategies for dealing with these feelings, and how to use consequences as a means to modify behavior. Set Two in UGB. Preschool.

In early childhood education, how to manage “challenging” behaviors is a common question, and topic of interest. However, to address behavior, we must first question who defines what is challenging, by which norms we are comparing children to, and how these views rooted in Eurocentric and western development theories limit inclusion, belonging and justice in early childhood education. This workshop offers reflection, discussion and the opportunity to think of behavior more expansively and equitably. Set One in UGB. Preschool, School Age.

Explore how young children communicate beyond words using gestures, sign language, visuals, and AAC, while learning practical strategies to support diverse language needs and create an inclusive, communication-rich classroom. Set Two in SN. Preschool.