¡Versión en español a seguir! |
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This month at QSLA, we focus on building community partnerships to support family engagement. |
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Scroll to through this newsletter for valuable Family Engagement resources as well as the NEW "You Asked, We Answered" section where we respond to your specific support requests.
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Upcoming QSLA Trainings: Supporting Positive Behaviors (2-part series) |
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Join us for this NEW 2-part webinar series, inspired by your feedback! These webinars will focus on ways to manage challenging behavior in children by supporting positive behaviors.
*It is not required that you attend both parts of this series, but it is strongly encouraged so you can receive the most complete information on this topic.*
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Part 1: Best Practices in Supporting Positive Behaviors |
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This first webinar will focus on managing challenging behavior – why it happens, how to handle it, and what best practices can prevent it.
Featuring Guest Speaker:
Iveth Calvo Sánchez, Behavior Support Teacher & Yoga-for-Kids Certified Instructor, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Education
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In this webinar, you can expect to:
- Understand the motivations behind children’s challenging behaviors.
- Learn the best practices for supporting children before, during, and after a challenging behavioral situation.
- Discuss programmatic practices that can be implemented to support positive behavior in children.
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Join us in English!
Wednesday, October 27th
6:00 - 7:30 PM
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¡Acompáñenos en español!
Martes, 26 de octubre
6:00 - 7:30 PM
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Part 2: Targeted Supports &
BONUS-Yoga for Kids!
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This second webinar digs into more focused interventions (for when general practices don’t quite cut it) as well as how to collaborate with families around their child’s behavior. BONUS: This webinar includes a mini-session focusing on yoga for kids, covering basic practices and free resources!
Featuring Guest Speaker:
Iveth Calvo Sánchez, Behavior Support Teacher & Yoga-for-Kids Certified Instructor, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Education
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In this webinar, you can expect to:
- Identify focused interventions to support children who continue exhibiting challenging behaviors
- Figure out how we can work with families to support positive behavior in our early learning programs and at home
- Explore yoga practices and benefits for children
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Join us in English!
Wednesday, November 10th
6:00 - 7:00 PM
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¡Acompáñenos en español!
Martes, 9 de noviembre
6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Staff Development and Support
Enhance Your Family Engagement Knowledge and Skills
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These trainings support ECERS-R: Item 43- Opportunities for Professional Growth, PAS: Item 3- Staff Development, FCCERS-R: Item 37- Opportunities for Professional Development, and BAS: Item 1-Qualifications and Professional Development |
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Welcoming Environment
Ensure Your Program Feels Inviting
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Our early learning programs offer spaces for relationship-building with families. Here, the Good2Know Network offers a concise and helpful article, How to Create a Welcoming Environment for Families, including advice for how to work alongside families to create this space. Read on to learn about:
- Creating an Inviting Entrance
- First Impressions
- Tangible tips & how-to's
These strategies will support ECERS-R: Item 9 and FCCERS-R: Item 35- Provisions for Parents, PAS: Item 16- Family Communications, and BAS: Item 7- Provider Parent Communications.
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Family Partnerships
Work with Families to Build a Stronger Program
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The Hartford Foundation shares this YouTube video, highlighting key projects that have come forward from their change of family involvement to family engagement. Check out the 7-minute video for ideas and inspiration around how schools and early learning programs creatively connect and collaborate with families!
These resources will support ECERS-R: Item 38 and FCCERS-R: Item 35- Provisions for Parents, PAS: Item 16- Family Communications, and BAS: Item 7- Provider Parent Communications.
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Community Partnerships
Use Community Resources to Strengthen Program Quality
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Looking for community supports? 211 LA is the hub for community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County. This comprehensive hub is ideal for managing these difficult times and supporting the families in your program! Consider these resources:
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LA County COVID-19 Rent Relief page - Families can learn about upcoming tenant information workshops, the CA COVID Rent-Relief program, and more!
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Browse 211 LA's Resources - There are tons of resources to explore, from food, healthcare, and legal services to employment, mental health, and specific family & children-related resources!
Knowing and using these community resources will support PAS: Item 17- Family Support Involvement, BAS: Item 8-Community Resources, and NAEYC Accreditation: Standard 7-Families
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Each month, we will respond to your needs as early educators by sharing helpful related QSLA resources as well as additional external resources.
This Month: Supporting children who exhibit challenging behaviors. Check out the valuable resources below to hopefully answer some of your questions and provide culturally sensitive, best practices that you can try out today:
Are you looking for support in another area?
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If you would like to share some inspiring words, click here! To see more provider perspectives, field related news, and early learning resources follow our social media accounts.
*These quotes have been edited for grammar and clarity.
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We are currently working on improving our monthly Family Engagement Newsletter to provide you with the most useful information to support your work. Please be patient as we test out different layouts and content.
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