Tuesday | Sessions Baltimore Convention Center—Room 337/338
Baltimore Convention Center—Room 343/344
Nature nurtures: How being outdoors with infants and toddlers supports whole-child learning and enhances teacher job satisfaction
Rigor versus play in kindergarten… can they coexist?
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Look at the world through the eyes of an infant or toddler and learn how nature can be the impetus for greater learning. Discover how teaching becomes easier and more relaxed when children and adults spend time in well-designed outdoor spaces together. Gain positive solutions for addressing some of the challenges of working with very young children outdoors. Heather Fox, Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. Learning Environments
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Has play become extinct in kindergarten classrooms across your community? If so, participate in a discussion of how rigor and appropriate play-based practices can coexist in effective kindergarten classrooms. Examine concrete examples of rigor in kindergarten while developing and discussing effective strategies for supporting the use of these practices in kindergarten learning environments. Eva Phillips, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools; Carla Garrett, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Play
Baltimore Convention Center—Room 339/340 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn with us as we share our journey into a Reggio Emilia-inspired 4-year-old preschool and kindergarten program in an urban public school setting: Learn how we got started, where we are now, and what is yet to come Examine the ongoing transformation of an urban public school into a Reggio-inspired student-centered school. Discuss ways to achieve an environment where students have voice and choice. Participate in discussions about how you can teach state standards through projectbased learning in a Reggio-inspired public school. Catherine Huemer, Newport News Public Schools; Cynthia Watson, Marshal Early Learning Center, Newport News Public Schools; Alison McDowell, Lee Hall Early Learning Center, Newport News Public Schools. Curriculum-Theories and Approaches
Baltimore Convention Center—Room 341/342 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Helping preschool parents understand the connections among play, learning, and development Revisit the connections among play, learning, and development for preschoolers. Hear a brief overview of the latest research on the topic and explore strategies to help parents of preschool children understand the invaluable connections. Participants will consider next steps for engaging parents in their own programs. Laurel Bongiorno, Champlain College.
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Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice
An Introducation for Teachers of Kindergartners Help students become confident, engaged learners who delight in the joy of discovery Item 327
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Institute Price $17.60
Baltimore Convention Center—Room 345/346 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Program administrators: Supporting developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs This session focuses on ways in which developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is critical for high-quality early childhood programs—and addresses the myths and misconceptions about DAP. We’ll explore ways in which program administrators can support DAP through leadership and management, reflective supervision, training, and technical assistance. Anthony Durborow, NAEYC; Kara Myers, NAEYC. Leadership
Family Support and Engagement
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