• Promoting Infant Early Childhood Mental Health in the Classroom

    The Hive - VB Business Resource Center 140 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    TO REGISTER PLEASE SEE "WEBSITE" UNDER DETAILS AND CLICK THE LINK THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Back by popular demand! Join Dr. Josetta Thomae as she teaches about Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health! ECMH refers to a child’s capacity to develop socially and emotionally.  Healthy development for infants and toddlers significantly depends on [...]

  • Trauma-Informed Practices in the Classroom

    ONLINE Online Class

    Can't find the registration button??? Register now by clicking the link under "Website." It will take you to this event listed on ecpdva.org, our Ready Region's training calendar! You can also search the ECPDVA calendar by the same date and find this training! Join Arti Kumar-Jain as she teaches on trauma-informed practices to use in [...]

  • Goal Setting & Collaboration with ECE Professionals: April

    ONLINE Online Class

    Can't find the registration button??? Register now by clicking the link under "Website." It will take you to this event listed on ecpdva.org, our Ready Region's training calendar! You can also search the ECPDVA calendar by the same date and find this training! Join us for a session built for you to set goals and [...]

  • STEM Stories: Using Storytime and Crafts to Enhance STEM Concepts & Science Out of Litter

    The Hive - VB Business Resource Center 140 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    TO REGISTER, PLEASE SEE “WEBSITE” UNDER DETAILS AND CLICK THE LINK THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Everyday there are lots of opportunities to read to your class, but not enough time to spend on STEM topics. This workshop will introduce you to wonderful age-appropriate, accurate fiction books and hands-on STEM activities that will excite [...]

  • Engaging Activities for Meaningful Interactions: May

    ONLINE Online Class

    Can't find the registration button??? Register now by clicking the link under "Website." It will take you to this event listed on ecpdva.org, our Ready Region's training calendar! You can also search the ECPDVA calendar by the same date and find this training! Time to engage in monthly lesson planning ideas and lessons that build [...]

  • Parenting in Community: Stress-Busters

    ONLINE Online Class

    Join this 1-hour fun-filled workshop of connecting with others on fun ways to release stress as a parent. You won't want to miss it!

  • Mindfulness in the Classroom

    ONLINE Online Class

    Can't find the registration button??? Register now by clicking the link under "Website." It will take you to this event listed on ecpdva.org, our Ready Region's training calendar! You can also search the ECPDVA calendar by the same date and find this training! Join Arti Kumar-Jain as she leads a workshop on mindfulness practices to [...]

  • Project learning Tree for Early Childhood

    Virginia Beach Central Library Libris Room 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 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 [...]

  • Mental Health Mythbusters

    ONLINE Online Class

    Can't find the registration button??? Register now by clicking the link under "Website." It will take you to this event listed on ecpdva.org, our Ready Region's training calendar! You can also search the ECPDVA calendar by the same date and find this training! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There is a lot of stigma [...]

  • Goal Setting & Collaboration with ECE Professionals: May

    ONLINE Online Class

    Can't find the registration button??? Register now by clicking the link under "Website." It will take you to this event listed on ecpdva.org, our Ready Region's training calendar! You can also search the ECPDVA calendar by the same date and find this training! Join us for a session built for you to set goals and [...]

  • ONLINE: Building and Engaging Activities for Circle Time

    ONLINE Online Class

    TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER "EVENT WEBSITE." IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Thank you for registering using our regional training calendar. In this interactive session we will explore how to make circle time developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and fun. You’ll learn simple strategies to boost participation, improve transitions, and build community—while supporting language, [...]

  • ONLINE: Engaging Activities for Meaningful Interactions: November

    ONLINE Online Class

    TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Thank you for registering using our regional training calendar. Get ahead by taking time to plan engaging November activities to ensure your children are experiencing meaningful interactions all month long! Trainer Arti Kumar-Jain can’t wait to have you join Square One for [...]

  • ONLINE: Building Children’s Brains: Power of Language

    ONLINE Online Class

    TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Thank you for registering using our regional training calendar. In this interactive 1-hour session, we’ll explore how everyday conversations and storytelling experiences support early brain development and lay the foundation for school readiness. We’ll dive into the science behind language-rich environments and [...]

  • IN-PERSON: Supporting Challenging Behaviors

    TCC Campus - ATC Bldg. Room H170 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 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!

  • ONLINE: Goal Setting & Collaboration with ECE Professionals: November

    ONLINE Online Class

    TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Thank you for registering using our regional training calendar. Join Square One for a session built for goal setting and collaboration with other early childhood professionals. This online training session will be encouraging and tie in all of the best practices like [...]

  • ONLINE: Engaging Activities for Meaningful Interactions: December

    ONLINE Online Class

    TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Thank you for registering using our regional training calendar. Looking for ways to target engagement and interactions in your classroom? You’ve come to the right place! Trainer Arti Kumar-Jain can’t wait to have you join Square One for this dynamic [...]

  • ONLINE: Building Children’s Brains: What is Neurodiversity and How to Support in Classroom

    ONLINE Online Class

    TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Thank you for registering using our regional training calendar. This 1-hour virtual training introduces early childhood educators to the concept of neurodiversity and provides practical strategies to support all learners. 

  • IN-PERSON: Music & Movement

    TCC Campus - ATC Bldg. Room H170 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 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!

  • ONLINE: Goal Setting & Collaboration with ECE Professionals:December

    ONLINE Online Class

    TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK UNDER “EVENT WEBSITE.” IT WILL TAKE YOU TO ECPDVA.ORG. Thank you for registering using our regional training calendar. Give yourself the gift of time by joining us for a session built for you to goal set and collaborate with other early childhood professionals. This online course will be encouraging [...]

  • IN PERSON: Foundations in Early Childhood Literacy

    TCC Campus - ATC Bldg. Room H170 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 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 [...]

  • IN PERSON: Responsive Programs for Infants & Toddlers

    TCC Campus - ATC Bldg. Room H170 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 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!

    TCC Campus - ATC Bldg. Room H170 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 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

    TCC Campus - ATC Bldg. Room H170 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 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

    TCC Campus - ATC Bldg. Room H170 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 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!