Early learning and care providers and educators can receive concrete research-based strategies for creating safe and stable relationships and environments for the children they serve with free, online trauma-informed learning modules from the Office of the California Surgeon General's Safe Spaces Initiative.
Prioritizing the health and well-being of children and their families is one of the key components of Fresno County’s Preconception to Age 5 Portfolio of initiatives. Find out what WestEd evaluators learned about this important collective impact initiative.
With a focus on teachers and building relationships, the California Inclusion and Behavioral Consultation Network helps educators reflect on their classroom methods, develop problem-solving skills, and support the development and early learning of all children.
Discuss infant learning strategies with WestEd’s Amber Morabito and Diane Harkins. As part of the Program for Infant and Toddler Care, their National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) session will focus on a relationship-based approach to planning infant learning experiences.
The Desired Results Certified Trainer Institute prepares participants to provide teacher training on the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP). Once certified, trainers have access to the DRDP online conference center and have the authority to conduct training within their agency. Classes start in January 2024.
The Early Start Comprehensive System of Personnel Development provides online and in-person training to equip early intervention personnel with foundational knowledge and skills needed to improve outcomes for children and families in Early Start.
The California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network offers consultation services, resources, and training. The support is designed both for staff at early learning centers and for family or friend caregivers.
Join our 2024 Inclusion Facilitator Virtual Institute for small teams of trainers with expertise in inclusive practices. Get tools and resources to boost teachers’ confidence and competence in carrying out inclusive practices for all young children.
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