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OCS Licensed Program Webinar Recordings

Child Outcomes and Family Engagement: Webinar Video

Professional Development, Training and Requirements: Webinar Video

Environment: Space and Furnishings, Activities and Safety: Webinar Video

Environment: Food, Nutrition and Health Practices: Webinar Video

Environment: Cleaning and Sanitation and Sleep and Rest: Webinar Video

Interactions/Curriculum: Learning Supports: Webinar Video

Interactions/Curriculum: Emotional Support and Classroom Org: Webinar Video

Interactions/Curriculum: Structure/Organization: Webinar Video

Program Administration/Oversight: Webinar Video

Webinar Archive 2021-2023


Resources

Early Learning Marketing Templates – click on Preschool Marketing Templates

Vision of High Quality Teaching and Learning

Early Learning News Articles

NAEYC Early Learning Topics and Resources

6 Practical Tips for New Preschool Teachers | Edutopia

Social Stories for Preschool Classes | Edutopia

10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play | NAEYC

Young Kids Are Struggling With Skills Like Listening, Sharing, and Using Scissors (edweek.org)

Uncharted Territory: 10 Technology Tips for Preschool Parents | NAEYC

To Be Ready for Kindergarten, Teachers and Researchers Say Social-Emotional Skills Are Key | EdSurge News

Helping Young Children Value and Appreciate Nature – Google Drive

Exploring Self-Regulation With 3 To 5 Year Olds

Teaching Young Children | NAEYC

For Preschool Educator, Kids’ Paintings Give Them a Deep Brush With Themselves – Early Learning Nation

Tuning Out to Tune In: How Time Outside Can Improve Readiness to Learn Inside | NAEYC

NEW: Notes From Olympia November 2024 Interim Edition

Deepening Families’ Understanding of Children’s Learning in Centers | NAEYC

Hands-On Learning In ECE Classrooms

Winter 2024 | NAEYC

Start Early Notes from Olympia – Week 0

NEW: Notes From Olympia, Jan. 24th – Week 2

Using Classroom Furniture for Learning in the Early Grades | Edutopia

Nature and Math in Preschool | Edutopia

Developing Students’ Early Literacy Skills in Preschool | Edutopia

Homepage – Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

How to Make the Most of Loose Parts Play in Preschool | Edutopia

Kindergarten Play Makes a Comeback, and Boys Benefit

DCYF and Resource Webinars

MERIT Account Management:
The Webinar highlights how to update personal data, Health and Safety Trainings, Employment and Education.

Updated MERIT Qualifications Dashboard:
The new dashboard will allow people to easily track qualifications and professional development progress. During this webinar, the PD team provides a demo of the updated MERIT dashboard.

Staff Qualifications:
During this webinar, the PD team will share more about the education pathways, including:

  • Overview of Staff Qualifications
  • Pathways to meet education requirements
    • How to indicate your selected pathway in the Workforce Registry, MERIT.
    • Learn the next steps for your chosen pathway, including the experience option.
    • Determine the steps you’ll need to take given the timeline for your role.
  • Training Requirements

Navigating the Career Planning Portal
The ECE Career Planning Portal supports individuals in the Early Learning field with: Providing education options, financial resources, locating education advisors and provide various professions available to you in the ECE field.  During this quick webinar we cover the following topics in detail:

  • Overview of all of the education options and pathways available to you
  • Scholarship and grant opportunities to help pay for college
  • Navigating the portal and highlighting recent updates made to the portal