In this session, participants will learn how administrators/directors can best support teaching staff in implementing the STEAM approach to learning. Through activities and discussion, participants will learn about the components of STEAM, strategies to encourage the maker movement with staff, and develop a plan for implementing STEAM in their programs.

In this session, participants will have an opportunity to examine the practices and strategies used to implement the STEAM concept in a preschool environment. Through activites and discussion, participants will learn more about the benefits of child-led experiences and use of the inquiry process. Prior to registering for this session, participants must complete STEAM: An […]

In this session, participants will have an opportunity to examine the practices and strategies used to implement the STEAM concept in a preschool environment. Through activites and discussion, participants will learn more about the benefits of child-led experiences and use of the inquiry process. Prior to registering for this session, participants must complete STEAM: An […]

Early experiences of trauma have impact across the lifespan.  Part one of this series will explore the effect on child development and navigate responding to trauma's influence on behavior. Part two of the series will focus on becoming trauma informed early learning professionals, diving into trauma's impact on parents and professionals and how a trauma informed approach […]

In this session, participants will understand how to integrate STEAM throughout the entire preschool program. Through discussion and hands-on activities, participants will learn how the role of the professional, teaching strategies, and collaborative relationships with families and community partners work together to support the STEAM approach to learning. Prerequisite: STEAM: An Integrated Approach to Learning […]

In this session, participants will understand how to integrate STEAM throughout the entire preschool program. Through discussion and hands-on activities, participants will learn how the role of the professional, teaching strategies, and collaborative relationships with families and community partners work together to support the STEAM approach to learning. Prerequisite: STEAM: An Integrated Approach to Learning […]