PRE- K & KINDERGARTEN

This workshop is tailored for PreK teachers, focusing on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) best practices. Learn how to create inclusive environments that meet the diverse needs of all learners, fostering a rich and supportive learning experience. Explore strategies and tools to implement UDL principles effectively, ensuring every child thrives in your classroom."

Developmentally appropriate practices for young children are all about PLAY. Play is the work of children and there are stages and types of play that children engage in.
During this interactive workshop, educators of young children will:

All students have the right to a high-quality learning experience. Discover ways to embed diversity into your classroom learning environment to provide a positive and supportive experience resulting in increased student outcomes. This workshop aligns with the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s position statement, Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education.

Discover how to how create a classroom environment that is naturally designed to prevent challenging behaviors. What is the Pyramid Model? This workshop will provide an overview of the Pyramid Model which is a preschool tiered framework to promote positive interactions in young children in early childhood settings.

PreK educators will learn different ways to observe and document children’s growth and development. We will also discuss how to use that information to inform assessment and classroom teaching.

Discover how to develop learning activities that incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) under the umbrella of inquiry instruction. Develop learning experiences that are hands on and support critical thinking, problem solving and reflection within the early childhood classroom.

The multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework in early childhood pairs high quality learning with delivery of supports designed to meet the individual needs of students with and without disabilities. Discover how to address the learning needs of all your students regardless of eligibility status, cultural and linguistic background, or socioeconomic status to maximize outcomes.