Sessions: Thursday, April 23
1:00pm-2:30pm con't
Exploring Gender and
Gender Expression in Young
Children (Part 1)
Session Code: T23 "Let's Play Principal..." (Still
Teaching in the 'Key of Life')
Session Code: T25
Featured Participants in this session will explore
the definitions and concepts of gender,
gender identification and gender
development, while examining the
child’s perspective in the development
of gender identity. The concept of
gender identity and expression from
the perspective of parents, who may
be having difficulty with their child’s
gender choices will also be
addressed. Take back strategies to
support children in the classroom in
the area of gender identity and
development A total participation celebration of
simple and effective ways to magically
turn your program or school into a
loving community of learning. Like a
family! How do administrators shape
the climate, mission, and spirit of a
program? This session invites
administrators of early childhood
programs to share (through
active experiences) ideas that turn
policies into realities. The
responsibility for such a challenge is in
your hands (and in your heart). Be
ready to move and be moved! SSinging and signing engage young
children in meaningful and
exciting multi-language experiences.
Singing songs is a powerful way to be
introduced to a language while
developing confidence and fluency.
Signing (ASL) serves as the bridge
that connects the three languages
within our brain. Research findings
state that integrating ASL into your
literacy component accelerates letter
and sound identification while
promoting and motivating the
natural love for reading. Music—and
movement—bring JOY to education!
Presenter: James Flynn Presenter: Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld Presenter: Mike Longoria
Age Focus: ALL
Main Topic: Diversity & Equity Age Focus: ALL
Main Topic: Professionalism,
Leadership & Ethics Age Focus: T, PRE, SA
Main Topic: Music and Movement
Improving Kindergarten Readiness
by Using Classroom Management
Techniques based on the
"Connections Theory" by Dr. Brene
Brown
Session Code: T24
According to the "Connections" theory
introduced by author and researcher
Dr. Brene Brown, we are all "wired for
connections." Attendees of this
workshop will learn procedures and
practices designed to help teachers
and students have stronger
connections that will help students
have higher self-esteem and stronger
emotional readiness to learn.
Presenter: Christine Desanti
Age Focus: I/T, PRE
Main Topic: Curriculum
Session
Looking Through a STEM
Lens
Session Code: T26
Learn ways to nurture curiosity and
encourage children to develop problem
solving skills, create and test
hypotheses and learn STEM concepts
through play and exploration.
Participants will learn how
to foster STEM as a mindset by
focusing on the process not just
outcomes. We will discuss the benefits
of STEM for helping children develop
skills across the content areas.
Presenter: Aimee Marting
Age Focus: T , PRE
Main Topic: Science/STEM
Sing and Sign: Bring Joy to
Education!
Session Code: T27
Featured
Session
Self-Care for Teachers:
Techniques for Becoming the Best
Version of Yourself
Session Code: T28
The Devereux Center for Resilient
Children studies resiliency and
protective factors in both young
children and adults. This training looks
at protective factors for teachers to
help prepare them for stressful
situations and anything that comes
their way. Setting the foundations
for good self-care can prevent
teachers from experiencing burnout.
To take good care of others one must
first take care of themselves.
Presenter: Troy Hunter
Age Focus: I/T, PRE
Main Topic: Professionalism,
Leadership & Ethics