Highlights of Successful Curricula

Feb. 11, 2016 by

Creating the Conditions Where Social & Emotional Learning Can Thrive Highlights of Successful Curricula   Free Webinar Feb. 17, 3 p.m. ET Join us for this free webinar that focuses on

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NAA Convention Keynote: Wendy Spencer

Feb. 11, 2016 by

NAA proudly welcomes Wendy Spencer as the Tuesday keynote speaker at NAA’s March Convention. Spencer is CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency that

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A New SEL Field Guide

Feb. 11, 2016 by

An innovative guide called “Preparing Youth to Thrive: Promising Practices in Social & Emotional Learning” has been launched in an effort to help afterschool programs across the country bring social

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5 Tips for Cultivating Creativity and Curiosity

Feb. 10, 2016 by

Providing high-quality STEM learning is bigger than simply presenting hands-on activities. The goal is to create an atmosphere of discovery where kids are engaged in creative and critical thinking. Asking

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Using Conscious Discipline Strategies &  the e-DECA Assessment

Using Conscious Discipline Strategies & the e-DECA Assessment

Feb. 1, 2016 by

For early care and education professionals who want to learn more about using an electronic assessment and planning system along with the use of Conscious Discipline, Loving Guidance & the

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Promoting Resilience in School-Age Children

Promoting Resilience in School-Age Children

Feb. 1, 2016 by

For professionals who support school-age youth, learn about the benefits of using a universal assessment and screening tool in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and resilience for students grade K-8 –

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Promoting Resilience in Children Birth Through Five

Promoting Resilience in Children Birth Through Five

Feb. 1, 2016 by

For early care and education professionals, mental health professionals, parents, and others who support young children, discover how promoting resilience for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can help them deal with

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Building Your Bounce: Promoting YOUR Resilience

Building Your Bounce: Promoting YOUR Resilience

Feb. 1, 2016 by

For adults to ensure their own resilience so they can better support the children they care for, featuring Building Your Bounce:  Simple Strategies for a Resilient You co-author, Nefertiti Bruce Poyner

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FLIP IT: Transforming Challenging Behavior

FLIP IT: Transforming Challenging Behavior

Feb. 1, 2016 by

For anyone who wants an introduction to effectively addressing challenging behaviors in children ages 3 to 8, featuring FLIP IT: Transforming Challenging Behavior author Rachel Wagner Sperry   – February

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Promoting Resilience in Vulnerable Children & Families

Promoting Resilience in Vulnerable Children & Families

Feb. 1, 2016 by

For coaches who work with vulnerable infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and families (such as those involved with child welfare and more) – February 26 (Friday) from 1-2 PM Eastern – April

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