…early childhood special education from San Francisco State University, and for over a decade has worked directly with families and educational organizations seeking to better understand the unique needs of…
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Dana Mengwasser
Dana Lee Mengwasser is an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at CES. Dana is an EEC Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher and an experienced mediator, facilitator and youth educator. They previously worked…
Professional Development
Home E Search query for: programs early childhood parentchild programs family centers and playgroups ( Page 24 ) Professional Development for Educators We work to focus on challenges/tough problems that…
Weather Emergencies and Notices
…and cancellations. For questions, please contact one of the following departments: CES Events/Professional Development: events@collaborative.org Early Childhood: eortizbouvier@collaborative.org HEC Academy/Mount Tom Academy: kreuter@collaborative.org Occupational Therapy Center: otc@collaborative.org Human Resources:…
Using Assessment to Motivate Children
Childcare Exchange posted a 7-minute video clip from its VOICES DVD series, “Child Assessment.” This short video shows how early childhood teachers are using observational assessment to motivate children, foster…
Elementary School Principal Community of Practice
…immersive PD sessions targeted to the needs of elementary school principals such as the fundamentals of early childhood education, literacy leadership, AI, legal issues, and more. Topics will be introduced…
Special Education Communities of Practice
Home E Search query for: programs early childhood parentchild programs family centers and playgroups ( Page 24 ) Networking, support and strategies for special education team leaders These communities are…
Loose Parts Play with Young Children
…a way which invites the child into the activity to engage in open-ended learning and play. Provocations are an integral component of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education….
Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference: Bridging, Belonging & Civic Engagement
…author of This Book is Anti-Racist. Conference tracks include Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Youth-Led, School and District Leaders. Do you want to contribute to the Transforming Education Conference? Support our…
Teaching Changemakers
This hands-on workshop invites early childhood educators to explore how to nurture justice, empathy, and action in young learners through a Change Maker Curriculum. Together, we will define what it…