Early Education Webinars
2024 - 2025 Webinar Schedule
Register today for training sessions that will empower you as you lead young learners.
11/20/24 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Harmonizing Hearts and Minds: Faith-Based Music Strategies for Early Childhood Social-Emotional Learning with Angela Park
This session explores the transformative power of music in nurturing social-emotional skills among young children within a Christian educational context. Be equipped as educators and administrators with practical approaches to integrate music into daily routines, fostering empathy, resilience, and spiritual growth. Participants will gain insights into leveraging music as a tool to enhance emotional awareness, interpersonal skills, and faith-based values, creating an enriching environment where children can flourish holistically.
1/15/25 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Designing Inclusive Early Education Classrooms for Students with Disabilities with Justina
Jenkins
Join us as we focus on creating inclusive early education environments tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. This session will provide educators with practical strategies to differentiate instruction, ensuring that all students can access and engage with the curriculum effectively. We will explore key components of classroom design, including the use of adaptive materials, flexible grouping, and personalized learning plans. Additionally, this session will cover essential parent advocacy protocols, equipping educators with the tools to collaborate effectively with families and support them in advocating for their child’s needs.
Key Takeaways:
- Practical differentiation strategies for diverse learners.
- Designing classroom environments that promote inclusion.
- Effective communication techniques for parent collaboration.
- Advocacy protocols that empower families to support their children.
This session is ideal for early education teachers, administrators, and support staff committed to fostering inclusive classrooms that address the unique needs of students with disabilities.
2/19/25 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Little Steps Are Big With Little Ones: Learning Difference for Preschool with Beverley Furrow
One in every five children in the US have learning differences, yet only a fraction of these students are getting the help they need. The early detection of developmental delays is key to getting the interventions this special segment of our school population really needs. We need to do all we can in this area because every child in our schools is “fearfully and wonderfully made” for God’s purposes (Psalm 139:14; Eph. 2:10). This workshop will explore how our youngest population can be supported and how they can get the help they need. Topics for discussion include: • What is meant by learning differences. • Common delays we see at the earliest ages. • Processes for identification of possible learning differences. • A few practical ideas for intervention and meeting needs.
By the end of this session, you will be able to identify and recognize early warning signs of potential learning struggles. You’ll also be equipped to apply the process for identifying learning differences and use interventions that meet the unique needs of your students in the classroom. Core Competency: Observation, Screening and Assessment
3/19/25 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
We Were Made to Move: Why Moving Makes Kids Better Learners with Dr. Julie Hartman
Acts 17:28 tells us, "In Him we live and move and have our being," highlighting that movement is essential to our existence. While educators
have long recognized that movement energizes learners, recent research shows it's crucial for effective learning. Studies reveal that movement enhances attention, memory, language skills, problem-solving, and self-regulation, while also supporting
physical growth and emotional well-being. Join us to discover how integrating movement into teaching aligns with God's design for children's optimal development and maximizes their learning potential.
Learn how movement plays a crucial
role in key areas of learning, such as attention, memory, language acquisition, problem-solving, and self-regulation, as supported by recent research in education, neuroscience, and psychology. Educators will also gain practical strategies for incorporating
movement into their classrooms to boost student engagement, physical development, and emotional well-being, all while aligning with educational and biblical principles. Additionally, be able to explain how movement fosters not only academic growth
but also supports physical and emotional development, reflecting God's design for holistic student growth.
Recorded Training Sessions in the Early Education Community Group
ACSI members have access to many more training sessions for professional development in our Early Ed Community group. Each training can be viewed individually or in a group setting. Upon completion of a recorded session, members submit a CEU claim form to receive continuing education units (CEU) for one clock hour of training.
Member Access to EE Community Training Sessions
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ACSI Members - EE Community - How to Access EE Recorded Sessions in Community
CEU Certificates
To print a certificate, log into your Virtual Professional Portfolio (VPP) where you'll find a listing of all CEUs you claimed from ACSI professional development. For password assistance, please contact us at careteam@acsi.org or 800.367.0798.
ACSI Early Education webinars are 1-hour live virtual training sessions that empower you to make a lasting impact on the young learners you lead. A range of topics that are essential to your teaching practice as a Christian educator are offered. Topics include strategies for building strong relationships with parents and families and creating a positive classroom culture that fosters learning and growth. Webinar sessions are taught through a biblical worldview and provide practical tips and resources that you can start using right away.
Questions?
Contact ACSI Early Education at earlyeducation@acsi.org.
