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In this session, we'll explore behavior guidance and management within early childhood settings. Together, we'll review key indicators and behavior markers and gain a clear understanding of effective classroom practices. You'll leave with strategies for teaching social emotional skills while modeling positive behavior, which will help educators create nurturing learning environments for the children in their care.

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Explore how early experiences of care and understanding lay the foundation for lifelong social and emotional learning. The session will highlight the intersection of empathy and cultural responsiveness, showing how emotionally attuned interactions strengthens emotional connections and child outcomes

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The impact of leadership reaches far beyond administrative responsibilities. Intentional leadership affects educators, classrooms, children, families, and the community at large. This session will help you understand how leading with intention and purpose can empower staff while shaping children’s experiences and development.

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Literacy is fundamental for academic and life success. The research literature from education, psychology, and neuroscience indicates that the most effective approach to teaching literacy is grounded in the science of reading principles (Jiban, 2024; Lonigan & Shanahan, 2009).

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Banking Time, a program from Teachstone focused on educator-child interactions, has been found to have positive impacts on educator-child relationships as well as decreases in challenging behaviors.

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Today, many Montessori classrooms undergo CLASS observations. As questions or concerns arise from CLASS observers and Montessori educators about how to reliably use the CLASS tool while ensuring that the richness of Montessori education is captured during the observation, this resource provides needed support. CLASS observers can use this resource to apply what they have learned about CLASS observations in diverse settings to the uniquely structured environments of Montessori classrooms.

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The CLASS 2nd Edition will give you more impactful tools to drive meaningful interactions in your programs, supporting children’s learning and development. In this webinar, you'll learn more about the exciting updates that will help you build more impactful and equitable interactions in your program.

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In this webinar, we'll explore how nature-based play can enrich conversations and help children develop curiosity, confidence, and empathy.

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Join us for an engaging session where we’ll explore how the parallel process—when adult-to-adult interactions mirror effective educator-child interactions—can lead to meaningful growth across your coaching and leadership work.