Do you want Washington to ensure that all children have access to child care? That providers are paid thriving wages? Join BrightSpark’s Advocacy Team to learn about our campaign for universal access to child care and how you can get involved. This class is a part of our virtual Professional Development Institute, where we …
What does anti-bias mean and why is it important to have an anti-bias learning environment is important? We will discuss these questions and identify anti-bias strategies that can be used in your early learning environment. This is a beginner's level class and all are invited (whether you've already created an anti-bias learning environment and want …
Families of all kinds are essential to children’s well-being. When any parents or guardians are discussed, whether they are heterosexual, gay, adoptive, kinship, single, or married, early childhood professionals are simply discussing family. In this training, we will discuss what it means to be an LGBTQ+ supporter and discuss strategies to create a welcoming LGBTQ+ …
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Join us for our sixth annual Spring Virtual Institute May 13 - 15th. We have nearly twenty classes, covering a wide range of topics. Classes are offered throughout the day ad , all classes are held via Zoom. Each class is just $8. Registration is now open
We are so excited for you to join us for Brightspark’s annual Professional Development conference! This year’s theme is Honoring and Uplifting Every Child. All participants will attend the Keynote address from Theressa Lenear at 9am. After the Keynote address, there will be a morning and afternoon session. When you purchase your ticket, choose one morning training AND one …
Zoning to maximize learning is a classroom strategy where teachers strategically divide the learning space into designated areas, each with a specific purpose, allowing for efficient student movement, focused activities, and maximized engagement. In this training, staff will learn about zoning, why it is important in the classroom, and strategies to manage and support students …
In this session, participants will identify and apply knowledge of best practices around routines and transitions. Transitioning from one activity to another can be challenging for children and adults, while routine activities can seem drab or boring. Engaging children in meaningful interactions can enhance children learning, decrease challenging behaviors, and improve the productivity of early learning settings. Come …
Please join us as we dive deep into taking a social emotional approach to biting. Biting brings up many emotions for everyone involved and is a developmentally appropriate behavior for infants and toddlers. During our time together we will focus on the many reasons why biting occurs, ways to stay calm and curious when it …