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Integrate STEM principles in the preschool classroom using Hands-on Materials, Body Movement, & Technology!About this Event
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***CEUs $9***- 1.0 CTLE CE Hours- 1.0 NYSED SW CE Hours- other CEUs pending!
Webinar Description:
This webinar will help teachers understand data-related concepts and skills for preschoolers and how to engage in fun, hands-on activities that build existing mathematics skills. We will present hands-on and play-based investigations in which children answer authentic questions by collecting data, creating simple graphs, and interpreting the graphs. We will share a digital teachers guide with lesson plans and professional learning videos to support implementation, along with a free digital app. A free digital app was designed for teachers to use with students on touch-screen tablets. The app itself guides teachers and children as they engage in these investigations that leverage their growing math skills (i.e. count, sort, classify) and build data science knowledge. However, the teachers can implement all of the investigations without using the app, should they prefer that approach.
Objectives:
The participants will be able to…
1. Describe Early Childhood STEM concepts that enhance developmentally-appropriate practice.
2. Apply STEM concepts to lesson plans.
3. Create lesson plans and activities that cater to students’ needs and develop STEM skills such as collecting, recording, and discussing data.
If you cancel within 30 days before the event, the registration fee is not refundable. However, you will receive a credit for the registration fee which can be applied to another Young Child Learning event within the following 12 months. The processing fee is non-refundable.
Young Child Learning reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any Young Child Learning event for any reason and without notice. Young Child Learning is not responsible for any changes in travel arrangements, hotel, lodging or any other costs of participants should a Young Child Learning event need to be rescheduled or cancelled. Young Child Learning will make reasonable efforts to reschedule the event, and any registration fees paid will be credited towards the new event.
Speaker's Bio
Dr. Ashley Lewis Presser’s work focuses primarily on research and development related to early childhood STEM. Her research focuses on the development and testing of early childhood STEM interventions and the appropriate use of technology in these settings. She is currently the PI for an NSF-funded project to design and test data collection and analysis activities for preK students (4-5-year-olds) that leverage hands-on materials and a digital tool that collects data and creates visual data displays. The goal is to build specific math skills that are naturally engaging for young children (e.g., counting and categorizing) and provide a foundation for later mathematics competencies.
Dr. Jessica Mercer Young has over 20 years of experience as a researcher and practitioner in early childhood education. A former preschool teacher, she is dedicated to providing equitable learning opportunities for all children, particularly for those from underrepresented populations. She has extensive expertise leading complex research studies that investigate the potential of interventions to promote effective teaching and learning for children from under-resourced communities, with a focus on mathematics, family math, and approaches to learning, including mastery motivation--persistence at challenging tasks—and growth mindset. She designs programs that attend to the mathematical and social-cognitive aspects of mathematics teaching and learning, that account for both the needs of young children learning mathematics and teachers teaching mathematics, with a particular emphasis on supporting teachers in enactment.
Dr. Mesh is a clinical psychologist and the co-author of the book “Early Childhood Assessment: A Practical Guide to Psychological and Developmental Evaluations in the Early Intervention Program.” He has worked with families for over 30 years. Dr. Mesh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Los Niños Services, an award-winning Early Childhood Special Education program in New York City, and the Founder of Young Child Learning which provides professional development to teachers and all professionals working with young children. He consults with professionals and parents on the challenges they face in helping young children achieve their full potential. Dr. Mesh is the author of upcoming book Tapas: Tasty Inspirational Poems(www.inspire.nyc).
Special Accommodations or Requests.
Individuals with disabilities in need of special accommodations should contact the Admin, Cari Laroza at (212) 787-9700 ext. 3330 to make a request. The Admin will work with the team to provide the necessary accommodations. Requests for special accommodations must be made at least a month prior to the webinar date. Once accommodations are found, the Admin will confirm need for accommodations. Once the individual confirms, the special accommodations will be secured. If the individual finds that he or she is no longer in need of the accommodations, he or she must contact the Admin a week before the webinar date.
Grievance Policy & Procedure
Young Child Learning will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of Young Child Learning. All grievances must be submitted in writing (via e-mail or mail) within 30 days of the end of the webinar date. Any supporting documents must be included with the submitted complaint. For all grievances, contact information (name, phone number, and email) must be provided in the case that the Young Child Learning team may need clarification.
Submit complaints in writing to Young Child Learning, 505 8th Avenue, Floor 12A Room 02, New York, NY 10018 or via email at [email protected]. If you have any additional questions or concerns, contact Cari Laroza at (212) 787-9700 ext. 333 or at [email protected]
About Young Child Learning
Young Child Learning (YCL) organizes Early Childhood Webinars. The mission of YCL is to help all early childhood professionals learn, grow, and help young children get a good start in life and achieve their full potential. YCL carries on the tradition of the Young Child Expo and Conference.
About Los Niños Services
Los Niños Services is an award-winning multilingual agency that has been serving young children with developmental delays and autism for 25 years. Los Niños is one of the leading early chilhood special education providers in NYC and surrounding communities. Los Niños serves all children and families from all communities providing services such as the Early Intervention Program, Preschool Special Education, & Private Services/ABA Private Insurance Services.
For more information, contact Cari Laroza (Administrator) at [email protected] or call 212 787 9700 ext. 3330
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