2021 Training Dates
Nebraska Extension’s The Learning Child team is pleased to offer live, interactive, online professional development opportunities throughout the months of April and May. These classes will be FREE, as we do our part to support our communities during this unprecedented time. All classes offer NDE APPROVED in-service hours!
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2021 Dates TBD | Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators (CHIME) | 8-week CHIME sessions will be offered virutally in Winter and Spring as part of an exciting research opportunity. Participants will be able to take CHIME FREE of charge, earn 16 NDE approved DHHS in-service hours and will also be eligible for up to $300 for participating in the research study. If you are interested in CHIME, please contact Katie for more information. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu | |
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Circle of Security Classroom |
At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
Learning Objectives of the Training:
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FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Lynn DeVries - ldevries6@unl.edu |
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Planning Summer Experiences for Young Children; combining fun and learning | While school is out for the summer, our early childhood and school age out-of-school providers are still hard at work. During this session we will share a variety of ideas for engaging children and youth in fun and educational summer experiences, both on and off-site. You will have time to discuss your plans and ideas with colleagues, and special considerations due to Covid-19 concerns will also be discussed. Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Katie Krause, Jaci Foged, Stephanie Thorson and Tiffany Sessions | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
Series: March 4th, March 18th, April 1st | 1:00 pm Registration Deadline: February 19, 2021 | Big Questions for Young Minds Virtual Book Club | Discover how to meet children at their individual developmental levels and stretch their thinking by reading Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children’s Thinking. This virtual book club meets three times—March 4, March 18, and April 1. During this time you will reflect on assigned readings, learn new concepts and strategies to implement in your setting, and network with others in your profession. 4 credit hours. First 10 to register receive a free book! Register here for the 1:00 pm course Presented by Jackie Steffen and Sarah Roberts | FREE | 4.0 hrs. | Jackie Steffen - jsteffen2@unl.edu |
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Gardening with Young Children: Preparing for the Gardening Season | It may be early March, but many gardeners have already been hard at work planning their gardens for this years growing season! Learn some of the basics about planning and starting a vegetable garden in your program, and ways to connect the gardening experience to Early Learning Guidelines/Standards. Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by John Porter and Katie Krause | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Continuing to supporting our youngest learners: Infants and Toddlers | This session is geared specifically towards those working with children ages birth to age three. Participants will take time to explore their image of young children, observe very young children and better understand the crucial role they play as adult caregivers in the development of our youngest leaners. (If you took the class we offered in Summer 2020, this class is not a repeat and will compliment what you learned in that class!) Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Katie Krause and Jaci Foged | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Focus on School Agers: Positive Youth Development | Children and youth in out-of-school settings can reach their full potential as a result of positive youth/adult interactions, purposeful learning experiences, and safe environments. In this session, you will gain practical strategies for creating meaningful learning experiences that will keep youth engaged and ready to learn. Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Stephanie Thorson | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Supporting High-Level Questioning with Young Children | Questions are powerful tools. Asking rich, thoughtful questions can spark young children’s natural curiosity and open a completely new world of possibility and insight. But what are “big” questions, and how do they encourage children to think deeply? Join us to find out! Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Jackie Steffen and Sarah Roberts | FREE | Jackie Steffen - jsteffen2@unl.edu |
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Read for Resilience | Caregivers play an important role in young children’s emotional development in addition to helping them cope. Using children’s literature in an interactive way, caregivers can help children heal. Using an engaging format, Read for Resilience may help children better understand their experiences and improve their coping skills. Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Jackie Steffen | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Jackie Steffen - jsteffen2@unl.edu |
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Tales of Tails STEM Workshop | Feeling disconnected with nature? Celebrate Earth Day by discovering how you can incorporate the 2021 STEM Imagination Guides in your programming. Explore a variety of animal habitats using children’s literature, hands on experiments, and nature connections. Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Jackie Steffen and Sarah Roberts | FREE | Jackie Steffen - jsteffen2@unl.edu |
April Date Coming Soon! | Summer Reading Program | Presented by Sarah Roberts and Jackie Steffen | Sarah Roberts - sarah.roberts@unl.edu | |
April Date Coming Soon! | Connecting Animals and Children | Presented by Sarah Roberts | Sarah Roberts - sarah.roberts@unl.edu | |
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Seeds of Compassion: Embracing a Growth Mindset | What motivates a person to work hard? Research indicates that it is the relationship between mindset and achievement. Attend this training to learn more about what it means to foster a growth mindset. Participants will also learn how to celebrate mistakes and gain some tools for supporting children in understanding their brain and the power of persistence. Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Jaci Foged and Katie Krause | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Outdoor Learning Environments | Over the last decade there has been a huge movement in response to the lack of time children spend in the outdoors. During this class, we will talk about the many benefits of children spending time outdoors and talk about the barriers we experience in getting children outdoors more often. We will also take time to think about our own outdoor spaces and brainstorm ideas to make them more natural, comfortable and engaging for children. Some programs may be interested in following up with additional assistance to create a design for a naturalized outdoor space, including how to find funding and grant opportunities! Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Katie Krause and Jaci Foged | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Focus on School Agers: Making STEM Fun - Overcoming fear of STEM | Description coming soon! Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Tiffany Sessions | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Tiffany Sessions - tiffany.sessions@unl.edu |
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Intergenerational Connections in ECE Settings | Description coming soon! Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Kara Kohel and Jaci Foged | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Fun at the Fair: County fair inspired curriculum ideas | County fairs are a fun and engaging summer event across Nebraska and across the country. During this session, we will share a variety of 'county fair inspired' ideas that you can implement with the children in your care! You might even get inspired to plan a field trip to the fair. | FREE | 1.0 hr. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Reggio Series: Introduction to the Reggio Approach | The early childhood programs in Reggio Emilia, Italy are world renowned for their philosophies around the care and education of young children. We will explore concepts of the Image of Children, Environment as the Third Teacher, loose parts and child-led curriculum. Be inspired and see how easily you can incorporate some of these ideas into you own practice. Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Katie Krause and Jaci Foged | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Reggio Series: Emergent Curriculum | Learn how to identify the interests of the children in your classroom and discover how tailoring your curriculum to follow children’s interests will help create a higher quality learning experience, as well as reducing problem behaviors and your stress level! Come prepared for a great discussion with your fellow participants! Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Katie Krause and Jaci Foged | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Reggio Series: Documenting Children's Learning | Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Katie Krause and Jaci Foged | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Reggio Series: Environment as the 3rd Teacher | Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course Presented by Katie Krause and Jaci Foged | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
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Reggio Series: Loose Parts | Register here for the 1:00 pm course Register here for the 7:00 pm course | FREE | 1.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
Coming Summer 2021! |
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Have a topic you are interested in learning about - email katie.krause@unl.edu | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |