The Child Care Coordination Office compiles this list of workshops and training events for individuals caring for children in order to support all areas of children’s development from birth through elementary age. These events are organized by third-party organizations, unless otherwise noted, and are not managed by the City of Irvine.
Please see the upcoming live and virtual workshops listed below to continue your professional development or parent education journey.
To view a list of recorded webinars and self-paced online training modules, as well as additional resources, please visit our On-Demand Training and Resources page.
October
Early Childhood Education at Irvine Valley College, Fall 2024
Looking for Early Childhood Education units? See below for class start dates.
- Introduction to Curriculum (HD 115), 10/5/24 - 11/8/24; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
- Creative Development (HD131), 11/9/24 - 12/18/24; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
- Administration of Schools for Young Children - Program (HD 190) online
- Administration of Schools for Young Children - Budget (HD 191), 10/21/24 - 12/18/24 online
- Challenging Behaviors in School-Age Children (HD 253), 11/16/24 - 11/23/24; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
Organization: Irvine Valley College
Audience: Adults interested in working with children
Location: In-person and online
Dates: Fall 2024, registration open now
Fee: Unit fees apply
Information: Click here to view flier and scan QR code for more information. Click here to view all OPEN (as of October 1) Human Development class descriptions and schedule. Register online at https://www.ivc.edu/admissions/get-started. More information contact dking@ivc.edu or 949-451-5617.
Rebuilding Your Team After a Negative Event
Sometimes programs get rocked by traumatic and stressful events - CPS investigations, pandemics, natural disasters, to name a few. Getting back to normal feels like an uphill climb. In this webinar, we'll look at simple ways to rebuild community amongst your team members and getting your staff back on their feet.
Organization: Association for Early Learning Leaders
Audience: Child care business owners and leaders
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 10-11 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register.
Russian Storytime
For children interested in stories, songs, and activities in Russian. No knowledge of Russian necessary; includes free craft!
Organization: Irvine University Park Library
Audience: Parents with young children
Location: Irvine University Park Library, 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, 92612
Dates: Wednesdays; October 2, November 6, December 4; 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-786-4001 for more information.
Japanese Storytime & Craft
This storytime is for children interested in stories, songs, and activities in Japanese. Craft to follow storytime. No knowledge of Japanese necessary.
Organization: Irvine University Park Library
Audience: Children of all ages and their parents or caregivers
Location: Irvine University Park Library, 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, 92612
Dates: Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-786-4001 for more information.
Resilience: The biology of stress & the science of hope
Join us for healing, hope, and insight as we advance awareness of toxic stress and how it impacts the brain development of children and can be predictive of a lifetime of physical and mental illness.
Organization: Behavioral Health Training Collaborative
Audience: Educators, parents, and caregivers
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. Upon registering, participants receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting for this workshop.
Foster and Kinship Care Online Classes
The Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) program provides free educational workshops, classes and support opportunities in English and Spanish for Orange County's Resource Parents (foster, adoptive, and kinship [relative] caregivers of children and youth in out-of-home care). Join the classes to enhance parenting skills, strengthen support network, and increase understanding of the children in your care.
Organization: Saddleback College FKCE
Audience: Caregivers of children and youth in out-of-home care
Location: Virtual
Dates: Click here to view flier for October class schedule
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view class schedule and click on the Register Here! blue link to register for a class. Registrants receive an email with Zoom link for the class. For more information email scfkce@saddleback.edu or call 949-582-4884.
Bilingual Storytimes
Families and children of all ages enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and fun in English and other world languages. All Bilingual Storytimes are on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.
- Chinese Storytime: October 2
- Korean Storytime: October 9
- Spanish Storytime: October 16
- Persian Storytime: October 23
Organization: Irvine Heritage Park Library
Audience: Parents and their children
Location: Irvine Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale, Irvine, 92604
Dates: See dates above, all Bilingual Storytimes are on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier for all 2024 Bilingual Storytimes. Call 949-936-4040 for more information.
Pajama Storytime
Join for an evening of songs, stories, and activities. Ideal for children ages 2-6 years old and the whole family.
Organization: Irvine University Park Library
Audience: Children ages 2-6 and their parents or caregivers
Location: Irvine University Park Library, 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, 92612
Dates: Every Wednesday in October and November, 5:30-6 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-786-4001 for more information.
Orange County In-Home Licensed Child Care Program
Are you looking to start your own in-home child care business? During this eight-week program, participants:
- learn child care regulations and requirements;
- learn the business side to running in-home child care; and
- receive one-on-one coaching during and after the program, as well as a free in-home inspection prior to applying for your license.
Attendance for all sessions is required including a minimum of one meet up hosted by First 5 Orange County.
Organizations: Orange County Women’s Business Center and First 5 Orange County
Audience: Individuals interested in starting their own in-home child care business
Location: Virtual and Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove Family Campus,10540 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, 92840
Dates: Wednesdays, October 2-November 20, 6-7:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Click here to view details about each session. The first and last session are held in person, the remaining sessions are virtual. Click here to register.
Training on Developmental/Behavioral Screening Tools
Two-part training: Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3) and Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social Emotional (ASQ:SE-2). Part 1: Participants introduced to the benefits of developmental screening and features of the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2. Part 2: Participants learn how to score with hands-on practice; describe and interpret cutoff scores; review sensitive communication of screenings results; and discuss appropriate follow-up and referrals.
Organization: Help Me Grow Orange County
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Dates: Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, 9-11:30 a.m.
Fee: $55 for individuals living or working in Orange County
Information: Click here to register. Zoom link emailed to registered participants. Contact Lacey.Ginter@choc.org for more information.
Preschool Storytime
Children 3-5 years old and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes!.
Organization: Irvine Heritage Park Library
Audience: Children 3-5 years old and their parents or caregivers
Location: Irvine Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale, Irvine, 92604
Dates: Every Thursday in October, 11 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-936-4040 for more information.
Meet & Play
Babies, toddlers, and their parents or caregivers are invited to meet up and play. Children play and learn with toys in the children’s area. Parents or caregivers can meet others and share resources, and more!
Organization: Irvine University Park Library
Audience: Children 0-3 years old and their parents or caregivers
Location: Irvine University Park Library, 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, 92612
Dates: Every Thursday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-786-4001 for more information.
Toddler Storytime
Children 1-3 years old and their parents or caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
Organization: Irvine University Park Library
Audience: Children 1-3 years old and their parents or caregivers
Location: Irvine University Park Library, 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, 92612
Date: Every Monday for the remainder of the year, 10:30-11 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-936-4040 for more information.
Active Parenting First Five Years Course
Join this course to build strong, healthy relationships with your children, address children’s problem behavior, minimize problems that disrupt family life, and raise responsible, caring children. During this six-part weekly series, discuss such topics as:
- You and your child
- Preventing problems
- Encouraging positive behavior
- Preparing for school success
Mondays, October 7-November 18 (no class November 11), 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, October 10-November 14 (no class October 31), 5-7 p.m.
Thursdays, October 24-December 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Organization: Olive Crest
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5 years old
Location: Virtual
Dates: See blue links above for dates and times
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click on date links above to view flier and registration information.
Baby Storytime
Babies 0-1 years old and their parents or caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
Organization: Irvine Heritage Park Library
Audience: Babies 0-1 years old and their caregivers
Location: Irvine Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale, Irvine, 92604
Dates: Every Tuesday in October, 10-10:20 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-936-4040 for more information.
Toddler Storytime
Children 1-3 years old and their parents or caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
Organization: Irvine Heritage Park Library
Audience: Children 1-3 years old and their parents or caregivers
Location: Irvine Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale, Irvine, 92604
Dates: Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.; and Thursday, 10 a.m. in October
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-936-4040 for more information.
Play & Learn
Children of all ages have an opportunity to learn through play.
Organization: Irvine Heritage Park Library
Audience: Parents and caregivers with young children
Location: Irvine Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale, Irvine, 92604
Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday in October, 10:20 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-936-4040 for more information.
Preschool Storytime
Children 2-4 years old and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and crafts.
Organization: Irvine University Park Library
Audience: Children 2-4 years old and their parents or caregivers
Location: Irvine University Park Library, 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, 92612
Dates: Every Tuesday, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-786-4001 for more information.
Kindergarten Readiness Storytime
Introduces and reinforces basic reading, math, and social skills. Fun stories, songs, and more. Meet new friends and stay for a craft. Siblings are welcome.
Organization: Irvine Katie Wheeler Library
Audience: Children 3-5 years old and their caregivers
Location: Irvine Katie Wheeler Library, 13109 Old Myford Rd., 92602
Dates: Every Tuesday in October and November, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. No registration required. Visit ocpl.org/libraries/irvine-katie-wheeler or call 714-669-8753 for more information.
Neurodivergent Family Night
Join families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers in an environment designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet community partners who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community. This is a recurring event that occurs the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of every month.
Organization: Pretend City Children’s Museum
Audience: Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities
Location: Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, 92618
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 5-7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click here to RSVP. Click here for more information.
Creating Fulfilling Mealtimes: Proactively supporting young eaters
Share practical, flexible strategies for making mealtimes fulfilling and meaningful experiences for all.
- Understand the challenges with a “wait and see” approach to mealtime difficulties and waiting for children to “grow out of it.”
- Learn how implementing universal support strategies can help prevent challenges from developing, as well as identify and support children and families who do have mealtime challenges.
- Get a brief overview of a tiered approach with strategies that can be immediately implemented in attendee’s setting, including steps for gathering information, setting goals, ongoing assessment, and support strategies.
- Discover strategies for collaborating with families.
Organization: Brooks Publishing
Audience: Early childhood educators and child care providers
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 9-10 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. A recording will be available for registrants who cannot attend the live event.
Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQI+ Children, Youth and Adults
Attend this training to:
- Learn about LGBTQI+ individuals throughout history
- Review terminology
- Increase knowledge about important risk factors of LGBTQI+ individuals' mental health
- Learn about the 'coming out continuum'
- Learn tips to provide family, school and community support for LGBTQI+ individuals
Organization: Behavioral Health Training Collaborative
Audience: Parents, adults, and caregivers
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 9-10:30 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required, click here to register. Upon registering, participants receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting for this workshop.
Navigating Tough Talks with Families
Learn valuable strategies for navigating challenging conversations with families. Discover how to leverage your expertise and effectively address sensitive topics such as discipline, behavior concerns, and developmental milestones. Gain confidence in your ability to build strong partnerships with families through open communication, active listening, and collaboration, ultimately fostering a supportive and inclusive early childhood environment.
Organization: Association for Early Learning Leaders
Audience: Child care providers
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 10-11 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register.
Let’s Go Potty!
Get suggestions on how to start toilet training your toddler.
Organization: Services for Families with Young Children
Audience: Parents and caregivers with young children not yet potty trained
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. or 5-6 p.m.
Information: Click here to view flier. Pre-registration required. To register scan QR code on flier or call 714-225-9269 or email SFYC@ThePriorityCenter.org.
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Learn why ACEs impact people’s lives, and what we can all do to dramatically improve health and resilience for this and future generations.
Organization: Behavioral Health Training Collaborative
Audience: Parents, adults, and caregivers
Location: Virtual
Dates: Tuesday, October 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or Friday, October 18, 2-4:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register for October 15 and here for October 18. Upon registering, participants receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting for this workshop.
Creating Fulfilling Mealtimes: Proactively Supporting Young Eaters
Mealtimes in early learning settings present rich opportunities for connection, learning, and positive food experiences, but they can also present many challenges. Learn why taking a proactive approach to supporting children during mealtimes is important. The presenters will share practical, flexible strategies for making mealtimes fulfilling and meaningful experiences for all.
Organization: Brookes Publishing
Audience: Early childhood educators and child care providers
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. A recording will be available for registrants who cannot attend the live event.
Rethinking Relationships and Bias in Early Childhood
Explore how coaches and teachers can design professional development experiences that enrich their lives and bring about deep transformation in early childhood settings. In this webinar, participants will:
- Share examples of how adults might respond to conversations about race in the classroom.
- Learn more about how teacher identity impacts the quality of interactions in the classroom.
- Explore a coaching stance that respects teachers as capable and curious learners.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Owners and directors of child care and early learning programs
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, October 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Anti-bias Workshop with Debbie LeeKeenan
Join Debbie LeeKeenan, producer of the award-winning documentary, Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years, for a screening of her film, followed by a discussion and Q & A. The film features vignettes of Anti-bias strategies in early childhood classrooms interspersed with teachers reflecting on their practice.
Organization: Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children (OCAEYC)
Audience: Early childhood professionals and caregivers
Location: Cal State Fullerton, PLN 130, Pollak Library, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831
Date: Thursday, October 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fee: Free ($15 for parking)
Information: Click here for more information. Click here to register. Refreshments will be provided.
Discovery Days at Centennial Farm
During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information. Upon check-in, participants receive a map to aid in getting around and seeing all Centennial Farm has to offer. Also includes an opportunity for children to pet a chick and plant a radish seed.
Organization: Orange County Fair & Event Center
Audience: Open to all ages
Location: OC Fair & Event Center, Centennial Farm, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, 92626
Date: Friday, October 18, 9 a.m.–Noon
Fee: Free admission and parking
Information: Online reservations required for groups of 10 or more people. Click here for more information.
California Joe – Halloween Magic Show
California Joe shares some spooky magic with children of all ages.
Organization: Irvine Katie Wheeler Library
Audience: Children of all ages
Location: Irvine Katie Wheeler Library, 13109 Old Myford Rd., 92602
Date: Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: No registration required. Visit ocpl.org/libraries/irvine-katie-wheeler or call 714-669-8753 for more information.
October Open-Door Session
Facilitated by an experienced Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant in a confidential space for caregivers to reflect, seek supportive input, share ideas and resources, discuss development, and network within a community. Family, Friend & Neighbor (FFN) caregivers, Family Child Care Home (FCCH) providers, and center-based staff are encouraged to attend this interactive session with questions, concerns and challenges related to infant, toddler, and young children’s social, emotional, and behavioral health.
Organization: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network
Audience: Early childhood caregivers
Location: Virtual
Date: Monday, October 21, 6-7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register.
Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Program Assessment and Reflection System (PARS) Training Session 1
Join the Program for Infant/Toddler Care Program Assessment & Reflection System (PITC PARS) team for an online training, held in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Registration below is for English session. Click here to review registration and dates for Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese trainings. This session provides an orientation to the PITC PARS tool and a deep dive into the content and uses of PITC PARS. The training focuses on:
- The three intended purposes of the tool
- The components and available resources
- How the tool in organized.
- How to use the PITC PARS Instrument for observing, documenting, and reflecting on the essential aspects of infant/toddler group care, from caregiving interactions to the physical environment to program policies and administrative structures.
Organization: WestEd
Audience: Family child care educators, infant/toddler care teachers, and administrators
Location: Virtual
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m..
Fee: $300 (includes a printed copy of the instrument)
Information: Click here to register.
Totally Untidy Toddlers
Join for messy sensory station fun. Messy play fosters curiosity and lets your child explore their interests, use their senses, and develop may important skills crucial to success in life. Dress to get messy.
Organization: Irvine Heritage Park Library
Audience: Children 2-3 years old and their parents or caregiver
Location: Irvine Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale, Irvine, 92604
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Call 949-936-4040 for more information.
Calming Terrific Toddlers: Evidence-based strategies that reduce aggression and promote self-regulation
During this presentation, participants will:
- Identify the hidden triggers that can fuel hitting, biting, kicking, and other unwanted behavior in group settings.
- Gain an understanding of the difference between an unhelpful and instinctual “power” approach and the contrasting “influential” response to transform these tense moments.
- Explore a four-step process and real-life coaching to help toddlers build critical self-control skills, cope with strong feelings, and learn appropriate actions to use when toddlers experience aggressive impulses.
- Analyze videos of adults responding to unwanted behaviors in group settings to pinpoint helpful adult strategies.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, October 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) Parent Education Series: Supporting Development Through Play
Join us for a conversation on ways to support your child's development through play at home and discuss the importance of play in the early years. Discover how play can enhance learning and growth, and gain practical tips to make the most of playtime with your child.
Organization: IUSD ECLC
Audience: Parents or caregivers with children 1-5 years old
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, October 24, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. More information 949-936-8624 or email SchoolReadiness@IUSD.org.
5 Essential Building Blocks for Quality Interactions Within the Early Childhood Environment
Learn the impact of quality interactions and how to maximize quality interactions in your preschool or TK learning environment. You will leave with concrete steps to support a sense of security and belonging while providing a root system to strengthen cognitive, social, and emotional development through high-quality interactions in any early childhood learning environment.
Organization: edWeb.net
Audience: Early childhood teachers and caregivers
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2-3 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Neurodivergent Family Night - Halloween
Join families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers in an environment designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet community partners who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community. This is a recurring event that occurs the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of every month.
Organization: Pretend City Children’s Museum
Audience: Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities
Location: Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, 92618
Date: Thursday, October 24, 5-7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. RSVP coming soon. Click here for more information.
Beyond the Shelves and Manipulatives: Learning environments that nurture young children
In this webinar, participants will:
- Develop deeper insight into the concept and purpose of learning centers, unraveling their role in creating dynamic and interactive environments.
- Explore strategies for creating and setting up learning centers to ensure alignment with educational goals and developmental milestones and encourage active participation and exploration.
- Examine the connection between learning environment and play-based learning, recognizing the importance of play in early childhood education.
- Gain ideas and strategies for adapting learning centers to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring inclusivity and individualized support.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Celebrate Diwali
The Indian festival of lights , Diwali, is almost here! Join us in the program room for some crafts and activities to get ready for this cultural event.
Organization: Irvine Heritage Park Library
Audience: Parents or caregivers and their children
Location: Irvine Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale Avenue, Irvine, 92604
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. Call 949-936-4040 for more information.
November
Discovery Days at Centennial Farm
During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information. Upon check-in, participants receive a map to aid in getting around and seeing all Centennial Farm has to offer. Also includes an opportunity for children to pet a chick and plant a radish seed.
Organization: Orange County Fair & Event Center
Audience: Open to all ages
Location: OC Fair & Event Center, Centennial Farm, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, 92626
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 9 a.m.–Noon
Fee: Free admission and parking
Information: Online reservations required for groups of 10 or more people. Click here for more information.
Building a Financial Framework for Your ECE Program’s Future
Learning objectives:
- Find out what a financially healthy school’s numbers look like in each expense category.
- Understand the impact of cash flow within a childcare business and how to best manage it.
- Gain access to a proven financial model for your early learning school.
- Discover the five areas that will get you 95% of the way to strong financial health.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood business owners and administrators
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend live webinar, all registered participants receive a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed.
The Happiest Preschool: How to Foster Playful Learning and a Curious, Cooperative, and Joyful Classroom
Discuss how preschool programs and classrooms can offer a joyful culture of caring, cooperation, creativity, learning, and social-emotional health. Learning objectives:
- How to manage children’s behavior using loving regulation, that is, positively and without any negativity.
- What is age-appropriate for preschool and kindergarten children, and how to adjust your expectations of them accordingly.
- Why skills are best learned in active play based on each individual child’s interests.
- How to connect children’s fantasy play to underlying concerns and wishes.
- To help children be all of themselves by acknowledging and accepting all of their feelings.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood business owners and administrators
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, November 7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend live webinar, all registered participants receive a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed.
Neurodivergent Family Night
Join families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers in an environment designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet community partners who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community. This is a recurring event that occurs the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of every month.
Organization: Pretend City Children’s Museum
Audience: Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities
Location: Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, 92618
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 5-7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. RSVP coming soon. Click here for more information.
Evidence-Based Protocols for Effective Staff Supervision in Early Childhood
In this webinar, participants will:
- Uncover the characteristics that set the most effective supervisors apart.
- Explore how different supervisory styles affect employees’ perceptions of their roles and job satisfaction.
- Understand the pivotal role working conditions play in teacher attrition and the critical importance of administrative support.
- Explore The Supervision Protocol, a comprehensive approach to supervision that includes identifying desired outcomes, specifying staff responsibilities, training, monitoring, support, correction, and evaluation.
- Learn to apply these principles in your supervisory role, advocate for your needs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, November 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Pedagogy of Care for Infants and Toddlers
In this webinar, participants will learn:
- Foundational principles for working with infants and toddlers in ECE settings.
- The significance of care for learning and development.
- Respectful and responsive practices for care routines.
- Suggestions on how to prepare environments for care routines.
- Strategies for prioritizing care in your setting.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Neurodivergent Family Night
Join families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers in an environment designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet community partners who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community. This is a recurring event that occurs the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of every month.
Organization: Pretend City Children’s Museum
Audience: Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities
Location: Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, 92618
Date: Thursday, November 21, 5-7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. RSVP coming soon. Click here for more information.
December
Teaching Critical Thinking About TV, Videos, Online Games, and Apps in Early Childhood
In this webinar, participants will learn:
- Practical, ready-to-implement strategies to help young children develop the foundational skills and knowledge they’ll need to thrive in their media-rich world.
- Media literacy education methods that provide you with the tools you need to address concerns about media without removing technology from children’s lives or ignoring the concerns.
- Developmentally appropriate ways to use media literacy inquiry in early childhood to lay a foundation for the type of active citizenship that is essential for a vibrant and healthy democracy in a digital world.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Neurodivergent Family Night
Join families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers in an environment designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet community partners who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community. This is a recurring event that occurs the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of every month.
Organization: Pretend City Children’s Museum
Audience: Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities
Location: Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, 92618
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 5-7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. RSVP coming soon. Click here for more information.
Measuring Classroom Equity to Drive Quality Improvement
In this webinar, participants will learn:
- The need for a focus on racial equity in education systems.
- Why it is important to measure equitable interactions in preschool.
- The tools of the Assessing Classroom Sociocultural Equity Scale (ACSES), to learn about this framework to help measure and support equitable interactions in early childhood classrooms.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, December 12, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Discovery Days at Centennial Farm
During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information. Upon check-in, participants receive a map to aid in getting around and seeing all Centennial Farm has to offer. Also includes an opportunity for children to pet a chick and plant a radish seed.
Organization: Orange County Fair & Event Center
Audience: Open to all ages
Location: OC Fair & Event Center, Centennial Farm, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, 92626
Date: Monday, December 16, 9 a.m.–Noon
Fee: Free admission and parking
Information: Online reservations required for groups of 10 or more people. Click here for more information.
