Square One

ONLINE: Engaging Activities for Meaningful Interactions: December
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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 lunchtime training!

ONLINE: Building Children's Brains: What is Neurodiversity and How to Support in Classroom
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | 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
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!

ONLINE: Goal Setting & Collaboration with ECE Professionals:December
2025-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 and tie in all of the best practices like intentional interactions and social-emotional structures to help January 2026 be one of your best months yet! Join Square One and Arti Kumar-Jain for this fantastic time of community and learning.

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: Express & Learn: Child Led Art
2026-04-18 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!
