Description: This workshop will introduce Dr. Karen Mapp's Dual Capacity Building Framework and Dr. Steven Constantino's Five Simple Principles while exploring the difference between compliance, involvement, and engagement. Participants will: Instructor: Luann Kida, Senior Director of Capacity Building and Implementation for the Couper-Ownens Center for Community Schools at Binghamton University
Description: This interactive training will introduce out-of-school time professionals to the core principles of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and how it can increase engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking among school-aged children. Participants will explore developmentally appropriate PBL strategies through hands-on activities and discussions, while building a practical action plan and sample schedule to implement a long-term project...
Description/Descripción: Familiarize yourself with the regulations required by New York State and gain a clear understanding of your role in adhering to them. Work in small groups to locate specific regulations and evaluate real-world scenarios. Regulaciones para Niños de Edad Escolar Familiarícese con las regulaciones requeridas por el estado de Nueva York y obtenga una comprensión...
Description: This session provides a practical review of state regulations and how they apply to your child care program. Participants will reflect on their current systems and strategies while revisiting key requirements related to health and safety. Through guided discussion, child care professionals will recall regulations and share approaches that support children and their families. This...
Description: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. View Flyer. Trainings are limited to 30 participants in...
Description/Descripción: Understanding what children's behavior is communicating is a large part of the early childhood educator's daily interactions. Many times, that behavior can be interpreted as a misbehavior. Learn how to differentiate adult-centered and child-centered misbehavior. Then discover how using the four functions of behavior will help in your response to supporting children's social-emotional needs....