Early Childhood Education Seminar Series

The Van Loan School at Endicott College is offering a FREE Early Childhood Education Series for educators and parents! Parents will benefit from this series by learning about some of the techniques used by ECE teachers, allowing for a better level of interaction with the people teaching their children. What you learn in these seminars will help you set the expectatations of the school with your child at home.  This three part webinar series will cover effective behavior strategies, home to school partnerships, and introducing your child to science as a catalyst to studying many subjects.

Implementing Effective Behavior Strategies in the ECE
Classroom

• Wednesday January 31, 2018 6:00-7:00 PM
• This webinar will explore the common misbehaviors in the ECE classroom and provide effective strategies to reduce these behaviors. Participants will gain a better underslanding of their students. Why do children misbehave> Easy to implement strategies to modify behavior will also be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion of the issues and seek answers to their questions.

Building a Strong Home-School Partnership

• Wednesday, February 7, 2018 6:00-7:00 PM
• This webinar will explore the importance of a positive, working relationship between the home and school. Participants will be provided with steps they can take to build these important relationships and help to foster student success. Effective communication skills and practical strategies will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion of the issues and seek answers to their questions.

Exploring Science with Young Children

• Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:00-7:00
• This webinar will explore how basic science concepts can be integrated into the ECE classroom. Participants will be provided with tips on how to develop engaging science units that promote literacy and mathematical development. A wide-range of hands-on science activities will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion of the issues and seek answers to their questions.