ECE Solutionary
Mini Library of eBooks
Bytes and Webinars
Why EQ Matters as Much as IQ and How to Raise Yours ECE Solutionary Member Only Resource
Why EQ (emotional intelligence) matters as much as IQ and how to raise yours Topics: Explore the five parts of emotional intelligence and why they are critical for leaders Examine your EQ and how to build upon your strengths to lead in a social age Learn about strategies for building the EQ of your staff […]
Coaching With Compassion Using an Appreciative Inquiry Framework ECE Solutionary Member Only Resource
Jennifer Lopez Resources Coaching with compassion using an appreciative inquiry framework Speaker: Jennifer Lopez and on Instagram at instagram.com/jenalopez Topics: Learn to connect with others in inspiring and meaningful ways Create an environment that welcomes openness of thoughts and ideas Discover new ways to solve problems and provide support to make and sustain positive change Training Videos: Part […]
Ijumaa Jordan Race and Equity Resources ECE Solutionary Member Only Resource
Ijumaa Jordan Growing library of resources designed and delivered by Ijumaa Jordan, an early childhood consultant. Critical Conversations About Race During A Pandemic Strengthening our equity lens to better care for children, families, and child care providers Topics: Gain clarity by defining equity in early care and education Explore key considerations for early care and […]
Guest Experts from CDE SEL Event Spring 2020 ECE Solutionary Member Only Resource
GUEST SEL Experts barb avila, laura fish, and alysaa blask campbell Barb Avila – is the founder of Synergy Autism Center and works daily to support families experiencing autism. During this break-out session, Barb will share what she feels is missing from all interventions, therapies, and approaches to work with Autistic people. It’s called Curiosity […]
Using AEPSi to Engage in Authentic Assessment Virtually
Using AEPSi to Engage in Authentic Assessment Virtually Presented by Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and Jennifer Grisham-Brown, co-authors of AEPSi and Assessing Young Children in Inclusive Settings: The Blended Practices Approach, and Monica Belle, Brookes Publishing This session will highlight how authentic assessment for eligibility and progress monitoring can continue with AEPSinteractive, the online management system for […]
Iowa DEC Members Event ECE Solutionary Members Only Resource
IA DEC Sponsored Q&A Informal chat with Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and special guests Dr. Isela Garcia, Ijumaa Jordan, and Barb Avila about how we serve as stress detectives and create safe harbors for neurodiverse groups of children, particularly as we live during this pandemic and aim to receive children into group care once again (recognizing […]
Stress Detectives Q and A with Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and Barb Avila
Stress Detectives Q and A with Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and Barb Avila Q&A follow-up to CEC webinar on creating safe harbors with DEC Past President Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, joined by autism expert Barb Avila of Synergy Autism Center.
CEC Webinar Stress Detectives and Safe Harbors: Helping Children Feel Secure
Stress Detectives and Safe Harbors: Helping Children Feel Secure Whether we are leading a group of three-year-olds, leading a district of Kindergarten teachers, or leading an IEP meeting, we are often called upon to recognize and reduce the things that cause others to shift into fight, flight, freeze, or faint mode. In a nutshell, we […]
Using Mindfulness With Children of All Abilities to Keep Connections Strong ECE Solutionary Members Only Resource
Click here to register for free and watch on-demand. All children need for their parents, caregivers, and educational professionals to “show up” and ensure they feel safe, seen, soothed, and secure. All children benefit when caregivers recognize and reduce stressors (big and small). This is because young children need our help learning how to self-regulate […]
Environmental Redesign
Expert Dr. Isela Garcia and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak walk through tons of PreK and Kindergarten classroom photographs and talk about the good, bad, and ugly when it comes to environmental arrangement and design. Focus on the environment as the third teachers, accessibility, and meaningful play through classroom design. We end with four key take-away messages. […]
