Saturday, February 1st 7.30 am - 3.30 pm
Join ELC Broward and fellow early educators in a day of learning.
Attend engaging workshops based on best practices in early childhood education, network with colleagues and learn new and fun activities for the classroom!
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This presentation will provide practical and enlightening positive strategies that will assist childcare providers and parents in how to understand children's behaviors, determine the purpose and origins of various behaviors, and to implement strategies that will help children demonstrate wanted...
Register ›This presentation will demonstrate teachers of Pre-K children that a consistent emotional connection, effective redirection of misbehavior and activities that promote students' higher-order thinking skills are the key for frequent positive adult-child interactions in the classroom.
Register ›Have you gone to the mall, doctor’s office, or store and noticed that people are in front of electronic devices “glued” to the screens? Screen time exposure is a trend that is increasing among children, adolescences, and young adults. This presentation will identify what screen time is and provide...
Register ›Community building in the VPK classroom creates a strong foundation for learning. A positive classroom culture sets the tone for children to develop warm, respectful, supportive relationships with their classmates, teachers and the school at large. The presenters will provide VPK Teachers with...
Register ›Join Captain Barrington Irving and staff for hands on STEM projects you can replicate in the classroom to excite, educate, and energize your children to exceed expectations. We will use some of Captain Irving’s exploration-based materials to apply STEM principals in new and exciting ways.
Register ›Have you gone to the mall, doctor’s office, or store and noticed that people are in front of electronic devices “glued” to the screens? Screen time exposure is a trend that is increasing among children, adolescences, and young adults. This presentation will identify what screen time is and provide...
Register ›In this workshop, William Karp will review the basic safety guidelines that should be implemented in your schools. From transporting children to transitioning children, William will lead you in the safest direction.
Register ›This presentation will provide practical and enlightening positive strategies that will assist childcare providers and parents in how to understand children's behaviors, determine the purpose and origins of various behaviors, and to implement strategies that will help children demonstrate wanted...
Register ›This workshop provides insights regarding brain health, Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES), and Social-Emotional Well-Being. This workshop helps participants to identify and promote practices that improve child outcomes including: the fundamentals of healthy brain development, child...
Register ›The purpose of this workshop is to inspire Early Childhood professionals to "think outside the box" when it comes to providing opportunities for creativity in the preschool classroom. Participants will understand the importance of encouraging self expression and creativity when working with young...
Register ›The toddler and preschool years are a critical time for development in children. Students turn to their teachers for praise, recognition, clarification, and so much more. As educators, we strive to encourage and affirm our students each and every day. How many times do we catch ourselves simply...
Register ›Leaders in Early Childhood Programs can empower, encourage, lead and support others in a share effort to achieve goals or create changes. Leaders can be found at all levels and in a variety of positions in early childhood care and education. Leaders take action where action is needed, and they...
Register ›The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program and Early Childhood Educator INCENTIVE$ Program links training, compensation, and commitment to improving the quality of early care and education experiences for young children. This presentation will provide participants with an overview of both...
Register ›Children come to school with a wide range of exposure and language experiences. One way to close the language gap is through language nutrition. Language nutrition refers to language rich interactions that facilitate language development. Participants will learn how to develop a plan to utilize...
Register ›Leaders in Early Childhood Programs can empower, encourage, lead and support others in a share effort to achieve goals or create changes. Leaders can be found at all levels and in a variety of positions in early childhood care and education. Leaders take action where action is needed, and they...
Register ›Do you Know What Makes Up Your Credit Score? Do You Know The Credit Scoring Ranges? Do you Know What Lenders Look For? What is your Debt-To-Income Ratio? Join Us for More Information to Help you Jump Start Your Financial Journey in 2020
Register ›This presentation will include an overview of the educational services provided at the University of Miami Debbie School for children with disabilities. Our Auditory-Oral Education Program serves children who are deaf and hard of hearing and our B-2 Early Education Program serves children with...
Register ›This program is group piano/keyboard program for VPK. It can easily be implemented in VPK classrooms. The attendees will receive comprehensive training on the PianoClub program. He or she will learn how simple and fun the program is. The presenter will present the basic concept of Keyboard,...
Register ›Childhood trauma is a public health threat that impacts health, social-emotional, and cognitive development in young children. According to the National Traumatic Stress Network (2008), it is estimated that 26% of young children will witness or experience a traumatic event before they turn 4-years...
Register ›Long after a storm has passed, children may face health problems linked to poor living conditions or the stress of their experience. Come learn about these issues and access resources relating to home damage and emotional trauma. Learn elements of the Community Resiliency Model® to share with the...
Register ›Spanish Session: The teachers will understand the importance and the purpose of circle time in the classroom. They will get to know the different appropriate adaptations to integrate children displaying challenging behavior. The teachers will learn the meaning of the word Inclusion. Both children...
Register ›Miss Penny will take you on a field trip through the KidVisionPreK.org website. You will understand how to earn CEUs and how to implement virtual field trips into your existing curriculum to strengthen standards achievement. You will go on a KidVision PreK virtual field trip with the group,...
Register ›What is advocacy? Anyone can do it and yes you can make a difference in the classroom and in all aspects of life. We will help you learn how to be passionate about what you do and go beyond your 4 walls. You will be able to connect in letter writing, phone calls and face to face. You will get a...
Register ›Participants will understand the importance of observation and curriculum implementation and how the observations help in the process of developmentally appropriate explorations and daily routines in the preschool environment. Teachers will learn specific strategies to analyze and store documents...
Register ›Meet the legislative team from FACCM, the largest Early Education owners association in Florida. Learn how they dialogue on behalf of small business owners with every agency that has oversight on your business and the legislators who implement laws. As a small business owner ,director, teacher,...
Register ›Join Captain Barrington Irving and staff for hands on STEM projects you can replicate in the classroom to excite, educate, and energize your children to exceed expectations. We will use some of Captain Irving’s exploration-based materials to apply STEM principals in new and exciting ways.
Register ›“Say No To Preschool Expulsion” is an engaging session in which teachers will actively participate in activities designed to facilitate an understanding of positive strategies used to guide young children's behavior. Teachers will gain an awareness of the long-term negative effects of preschool...
Register ›We will explore developmentally appropriate math talk that can be used throughout the curriculum and learning environment. As we go through a daily schedule, we will consider strategies for centers, small groups, and transitions. Among other areas, we will look at matching, classifying, patterning,...
Register ›This workshop will help Directors and Administrators of early learning centers guide staff within the organization to explore professional development opportunities that will support their professional goals. Participants will find out why professional growth is important and discover how to access...
Register ›This presentation will demonstrate teachers of Pre-K children that a consistent emotional connection, effective redirection of misbehavior and activities that promote students' higher-order thinking skills are the key for frequent positive adult-child interactions in the classroom.
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The youngest person to pilot a plane around the world solo, a feat he accomplished in 2007. He founded Experience Aviation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering minority youth to pursue careers in aviation. His airplane, the "Inspiration", has been registered to Experience Aviation since 2006.