PI-HYBRID-20210201

The book Powerful Interactions, written by A. Dombro, J. Jablon, & C. Stetson, provides the foundation for this 4-hour training about practical and influential ways to interact with young children. Join us as we explore a number of practical insights and strategies that can help to increase our effectiveness as educators of young children. THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE. Online classes will be held via ZOOM web conferencing, a computer with microphone and webcam is required.

Objectives:
1. You will have defined what a “powerful interaction” is and what it isn’t. 
2. You will have recognized static in your life, and written strategies to calm the static so that you can be present with children.
3. You will have examined your own temperament and the temperament of the children in your care.
4. You will have explored strategies for being present, connecting and extending the learning in the classroom, and generate a list of strategies to use. 
5. You will have used reflection and assessment to create a plan to ensure powerful interactions are occurring during the day, in your classroom. 

Competencies
1. Child Growth Development & Learning: 1 hr
2. Health Safety & Nutrition:
3. Family and Community Collaboration :
4. Developmentally Appropriate Content:
5. Learning Environment & Curriculum Implementation: 3 hr
6. Assessment of Children & Programs:
7. Professionalism:

Please contact the Early Childhood Services Center for technical support:

Technical Support 505-277-1118
New Mexico Early Learning System  https://nmels.org
Early Childhood Services Center nmels@unm.edu
Available Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

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