HANDOUTS THAT STAND OUT Whether participating in face-to-face or virtual training, early childhoodeducators generally expect to receive a handout. Copies of PowerPointslides may help participants follow along with the presentation andprovide a place to takes notes. Interactive handouts, however, help…
Preschool During the Pandemic Series
The Preschool During the Pandemic series illustrates how the fields of early education and early childhood special education have been successfully supporting preschoolers and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. This series shares the experiences of practitioners and families from…
Pointers for PD Providers – March 2021
THAT AWKWARD SOUND OF SILENCE:WHEN NO ONE WILL RESPOND TO YOUR QUESTION One of the most dreaded and dreadful moments for a virtual trainer is whenan open-ended question is asked and absolutely no one responds. You wait,smiling at your participants in…
FREE First Aid and CPR Classes for April & May from Child Care Aware of Central Virginia
Pointers for PD Providers – Feb 2021
PROPPING UP YOUR PRESENTATION:USING PROPS IN VIRTUAL TRAINING Props are often used in face-to-face training and may be used in virtual training as well. The term “prop” derives from “theatrical properties,” and refers to objects used by actors on stage…
Virginia Child Care and ECE Job Hub
Child Care Aware has launched the Virginia Child Care & ECE Job Hub! Employers can post open positions and job seekers can search the site for nearby job opportunities.
Pointers for PD Providers – Jan 2021
PARTICIPANTS IN VIRTUAL TRAINING: HOW MANY IS TOO MANY? How many participants should be in a virtual training? As with many aspectsof virtual training design and delivery, the answer to this question is, “Well, it depends.” In determining the capacity of a…
January-March 2021 Virtual Professional Development Opportunities from ChildSavers
What Parents and Teachers Can Do to Promote the Language and Literacy Learning of Young Children Experiencing the Stresses of Poverty
Univeristy of Kansas professor Dr. Charles Greenwood’s presentation on What Parents and Teachers Can Do to Promote the Language and Literacy Learning of Young Children Experiencing the Stresses of Poverty is available for review. Dr. Greenwood was one of the…