Project learning Tree for Early Childhood
2025-05-17 10:15 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Virginia Beach Central Library Libris Room, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE SEE “WEBSITE” UNDER DETAILS AND CLICK THE LINK THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Project Learning Tree is an internationally award-winning curriculum designed to help teachers engage their students in learning about nature. Through fun, indoor, and outdoor activities, toddlers and preschoolers explore nature through their senses, experience trees throughout the seasons, and connect with their community.
At the end of the workshop, you will receive the Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood book and CD. With over 130 experiences that engage young children in outdoor exploration and play. The hands-on activities are designed for families and caregivers, childcare providers, and early childhood or PreK-Grade 1 educators to use in a range of settings, including preschools, childcare and nature centers, and at home. Special instructions tailor many experiences for children under 3 years of age. The in-person workshop is typically 2-3 hours and is a highly active, hands-on session to experience and model select PLT activities.
Jody Ullmann of Mud Puddle Science has been an early childhood educator for over 30 years. She believes that everyone can be a “scientist” since science is so much a part of our everyday life. She loves to incorporate science and art with an environmental message by using repurposed materials to create fun hands-on inquiry lessons for all ages.

IN-PERSON: Supporting Challenging Behaviors
2025-11-15 09:00 - 2025-11-16 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Join us as we look at children’s behavior, the challenges that come with it, and how we can support them. This three-hour training will be a great way to spend your Saturday learning concepts to implement on Monday!

IN-PERSON: Music & Movement
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Learn to incorporate music and movement in your classroom! Explore how adding this component can transform your classroom into a learning powerhouse!

IN PERSON: Foundations in Early Childhood Literacy
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG.
Literacy is a complex component of a child’s early learning experience. Join Square One as we discuss what it looks like in the early years and how we can best prepare children for school and beyond with a strong early childhood foundation!

IN PERSON: Responsive Programs for Infants & Toddlers
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG.
Learn how to meet your children’s needs through building a strong relationship, determining how children best learn, and how our responses impact every learning day. You won’t want to miss this training opportunity.

IN PERSON: Active Play!
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG.
Children need to MOVE! Tired of children bouncing, LITERALLY, around your room? Running, jumping, crashing into things, and more? Boy, do we have a training for YOU! Let’s learn to direct their need for movement into constructive, focused learning time!

IN PERSON: Let them PLAY! Creating a Safe Space for Learning & Exploration
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG.
We often rush children to grow up because we are preparing them for the “next step.” Let’s pump the brakes and focus on what they developmentally need in THIS moment. This dynamic training is sure to get you talking!

IN PERSON: Activities to Help Manage & Learn about Feelings
2026-03-28 09:00 - 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG.
Feelings are a BIG deal and can take over a child’s ability to participate and regulate in your learning space. Join us as we learn how to identify, understand, and manage BIG feelings!

IN PERSON: Express & Learn: Child Led Art
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG.
Still having children do step-by-step projects that you painstakingly cut and prepare? While they have their place, open-ended, child-led art is an incredible avenue for children to express themselves & learn.

IN PERSON: Celebrating & Supporting Teachers
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG.
Happy Teacher Appreciation!!! Join Square One as we celebrate all your accomplishments, focus on YOUR mental health, and share other teaching tips to take back to your classroom! We are so thankful for YOU!!!

IN PERSON: Tinkering, Making, & Engineering
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG.
Curiosity is rampant at an early age, and we should harness it for good! Join Square One as we talk about ways to engage children in problem-solving and creating to boost their brains! It’s sure to be a fun time!

IN PERSON: The Power of Connections & Attachment
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG.
When we connect with children and create attachment, they are more willing to take risks and feel safe to make mistakes. Learn how to connect with children so they can be the best learners possible!
