with Tamiko McCullough of Wake County Smart Start 

Wednesday, August 12th, 11 am PT/2 pm ET

Gardening offers young children meaningful opportunities to explore nature, develop healthy eating habits, and engage in hands-on learning. This session will highlight practical ways early childhood educators can integrate garden-based learning into their programs to support nutrition education, outdoor play, and curiosity about where food comes from.

Participants will explore strategies for starting and maintaining simple garden spaces, engaging children in planting and harvesting activities, and connecting garden experiences to cooking and tasting opportunities. The presentation will also share examples from early childhood programs that have successfully incorporated gardening to support healthy habits and outdoor learning.

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with Katie Lamoreaux of Youth Garden Project 

Wednesday, October 14th, 11 am PT/2 pm ET

During this webinar, we will explore what it means to foster belonging for neurodiverse youth and discuss ways to adapt garden‑based programs to better meet participants’ needs. We'll begin with an overview of the core principles of belonging, then build on that foundation to examine how these ideas can be applied to support neurodiverse youth in garden settings. Through conversations around language considerations, practical tools and strategies, and common barriers within garden spaces, participants will gain resources and insights to support them in adapting their programs. Fostering belonging for neurodiverse youth is a complex and evolving topic! By learning alongside fellow professionals, we can strengthen the experiences we offer and leave with actionable strategies to bring back to our organizations.

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with Marlia Bosques Martínez of Plenitud PR

Wednesday, November 4th, 11 am PT/2 pm ET

In this interactive virtual workshop, participants will explore the cultural and practical uses of medicinal plants by learning how to make alcoholado, a traditional Puerto Rican herbal remedy used to relieve common ailments. The session begins with a brief introduction on the importance of integrating traditional knowledge into education, followed by a short story highlighting the cultural significance of alcoholado in Puerto Rican communities. Participants will observe or follow along with a live, step-by-step demonstration using accessible herbs like malagueta, mint, coffee leaves, and rosemary, with opportunities to engage through chat and reflection prompts. The workshop concludes with a discussion on adapting the activity for various learning objectives, and participants will receive downloadable bilingual resources, including a recipe card, plant guide, materials list, and journaling prompts.

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with Erica Curry of Row by Row and Michelle Markesteyn of Oregon State University

Wednesday, December 9th, 11 am PT/2 pm ET

Dig deeper into the transformative power of garden-based education. In this session, participants will explore how school garden activities nurture core social-emotional learning (SEL) skills such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, responsible decision-making, and relationship-building. Grounded in SEL frameworks, this workshop equips educators and program leaders with practical strategies and resources. Through presentation, collaborative discussion, and resource sharing, you'll leave with fresh ideas and adaptable tools to cultivate meaningful, student-centered learning in your own garden spaces. Whether you're sowing the first seeds or stewarding a mature program, come ready to engage, create, and connect.

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Using the framework of the 4 English Learner Roadmap Principles, this series will delve into developmentally appropriate and culturally/linguistically early education approaches. Educators will work with a series of readings, tools, activities, case studies, and other resources to build understanding of young multilingual learners, knowledge about effective programs and practices, and approaches to plan programs and classrooms that center multilingual learners, affirming their home language and cultural assets.

Tuesday December 1, 2026

Thursday December 10, 2026

Thursday January 7, 2027

Thursday January 21, 2027 

5:30- 8:30 PM

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Using the framework of the 4 English Learner Roadmap Principles, this series will delve into developmentally appropriate and culturally/linguistically early education approaches. Educators will work with a series of readings, tools, activities, case studies, and other resources to build understanding of young multilingual learners, knowledge about effective programs and practices, and approaches to plan programs and classrooms that center multilingual learners, affirming their home language and cultural assets.

Tuesday December 1, 2026

Thursday December 10, 2026

Thursday January 7, 2027

Thursday January 21, 2027 

5:30- 8:30 PM

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Using the framework of the 4 English Learner Roadmap Principles, this series will delve into developmentally appropriate and culturally/linguistically early education approaches. Educators will work with a series of readings, tools, activities, case studies, and other resources to build understanding of young multilingual learners, knowledge about effective programs and practices, and approaches to plan programs and classrooms that center multilingual learners, affirming their home language and cultural assets.

Tuesday December 1, 2026

Thursday December 10, 2026

Thursday January 7, 2027

Thursday January 21, 2027 

5:30- 8:30 PM

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Using the framework of the 4 English Learner Roadmap Principles, this series will delve into developmentally appropriate and culturally/linguistically early education approaches. Educators will work with a series of readings, tools, activities, case studies, and other resources to build understanding of young multilingual learners, knowledge about effective programs and practices, and approaches to plan programs and classrooms that center multilingual learners, affirming their home language and cultural assets.

Tuesday December 1, 2026

Thursday December 10, 2026

Thursday January 7, 2027

Thursday January 21, 2027 

5:30- 8:30 PM

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This workshop focuses on the movement and perceptual motor skills that young children are motivated to learn and practice.  You will explore how brain development and responsive caregiver-child relationships support healthy development and lifelong well-being

Must register by 11/20/26 so you can receive the materials on time.

December 10 & 11, 2026 5:30-8:00pm

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Whether you’re looking to enhance your expertise or begin your journey using the DRDP Assessment Tool please join us for an interactive virtual experience. During our time together, we will learn about the format of the DRDP, the use of documentation & evidence to rate measures, and the importance of inter-rater reliability. Engage in dynamic activities that allow you to apply what you learn in real-time.

Audience: Everyone

Tuesday, September 8th & Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 (5:30 PM- 8:30 PM)

Facilitator: Brandi Pedigo & Alexis Duffy

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• Differences between hazards, risks, and fears

• Hazard considerations related to plants, animals, weather, topography, and humans

• How to write a detailed safety protocol for medium- to high-risk activities

• Language we can use with children to support safe outdoor adventures.

You will learn to...

1. Describe the components of a site assessment.

2. Explain potential hazards related to plants and animals.

3. List the core components of a detailed safety protocol.

4. Describe how they might talk with children about the benefits and risks of an activity.

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In this practical and inspiring session, Faigie Kobre, early childhood educator, former preschool director, and creator of the Beyond Copycat Crafts framework, invites educators to rethink how they approach process art in the classroom.

Many educators feel pressure to constantly introduce new and exciting art activities to keep children engaged. Yet in reality, four core process art activities can be expanded, adapted, and revisited in countless ways—enough to sustain an entire year of creative exploration. In this webinar, Faigie will walk participants step-by-step through these four essential activities and demonstrate how they can be used over and over again with fresh purpose and intention.

This session is rooted in her Creative Trio PAC Framework, where P = Process Art, offering educators a repeatable system that replaces “cookie-cutter” crafts with meaningful, child-led creative experiences. You’ll learn how to balance structure and freedom, support creativity without chaos, and confidently guide open-ended art that is developmentally appropriate, engaging, and manageable—no matter your classroom setting.

You’ll leave with a clear framework, adaptable ideas, and renewed confidence in your ability to foster authentic creativity without the overwhelm.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the four core process art activities that can sustain creative work across an entire year

• Distinguish between copycat crafts and true process art

• Apply the Creative Trio PAC framework to plan intentional, open-ended art experiences

• Design developmentally appropriate art invitations that balance structure and creative freedom

• Reduce planning overwhelm while increasing meaningful creative engagement

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