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PRE-K ALERT
JANUARY 9, 2021
The Long Island Pre-K Initiative is proud to be part of Long Island's Regional Technical Assistance Center for Pre-K and Early Education. Visit its web page for links to all partner organizations. Many have important resources to offer: www.nassauboces.org/rtac

You can register now for our winter/spring line-up of free webinars for early educators

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From literacy to anti-bias to working with Emergent Multilingual Learners, we've scheduled webinars on a range of topics this winter and spring. They've all been planned based on feedback from educators like you--and they're free thanks to funding from New York State.

For full descriptions of the webinars listed below
 and to register visit our website.


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Full-day Virtual Pre-K and Finding the Silver Linings
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This practical workshop will cover topics such as scheduling, parent communication and, of course, authentic lessons.
Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Presenter: Patricia Pearsall, Pre-K teacher, Mineola Public Schools
Expert Trainers in Anti-Bias for Pre-K Students, Educators and Families--a four-part series

Issues related to bias and equity are in the forefront this year--and teachers and leaders have been asking for help. That's why we're pleased to offer a four-part series of free webinars, facilitated by Jacob Dixon, CEO of Choice for All. He'll be joined by educational consultants from Co-Plan It. Enrollment is limited to promote discussion and dialogue. 

You can participate in this series if you want to begin your exploration of anti-bias--or if you want to extend or deepen your understanding of this critical topic. You are encouraged to register for all four sessions, but that's not a requirement. For this series, enrollment will be limited in order to promote dialogue. 

Part One: Selecting and Discussing Texts With Young Children
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 
Part Two: Engaging Families and the Community: A Discipline and Management Lens 
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 
Part Three: Training for Educators; Support for Families
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Part Four: Developmentally Appropriate Protocols and Resources for Pre-K Students
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Writing Workshops for Our Youngest Writers: Examining an Illustration Study
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When our students don't yet know their letters, sounds or the basics of written language, how do they communicate meaning? Starting the year with an illustration study is a perfect way to build a foundation for strong writing. 
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sarah Cordova, nationally recognized literacy consultant

Engaging Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) in Literacy and Language Learning
This webinar will cover strategies that can be used as part of your daily routine to engage EMLs and support language development.
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Presenter: Mayra Baldi has been both a teacher and an early childhood director.

Teaching Children Empathy, Kindness, Respect and Compassion from the Start
Participants will learn about the "Kids for Kids" approach to building a rich, inclusive community.
Date: Wednesday, March 10,2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Presenter: AnneMarie Robley, Curriculum Coordinate, Imagine Early Learning Center

Bringing Nursery Rhymes to Life: Strategies to Spark Language Development for Emergent Multilingual Learners
This webinar introduces various ways to use nursery rhymes, using developmentally appropriate art and music activities, to promote vocabulary-building and comprehension skills for EMLs.
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Presenter: Jamie Nolan was formerly the Pre-Kindergarten Supervisor for the Port Washington Schools district and is now a district mentor in Florida.

A Year With COVID: Looking Back at Lessons Learned While Looking Forward to the Year Ahead
This webinar will offer ideas on how to wrap up the school year, while exploring the needs of students for the summer-and the next school year. 
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: David Hymowitz is a social worker with 30 years of experience.

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Introduction to The ECERS-R
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Stephanie Dockweiler, QS2 Consulting and Training
New in 2020-21: Professional Learning Circles
A professional learning circle-or PLC-is a group of educators that meets regularly, shares expertise and works collaboratively to learn from one another. With support from an experienced moderator, the PLC will offer the opportunity to share your
practices and learn from one another. 

Our PLCs kicked off last fall and have proved popular with teachers from both public school districts and community-based programs. You can register for one session--or for as many as you are interested in. All take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Professional Learning Circle--Sharing Resources and Strategies for Teaching Cultural Competence
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Professional Learning Circle--Sharing How We Use Technology
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Professional Learning Circle--Sharing Engaging Math and Science Lessons in a Virtual or Hybrid Setting
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Professional Learning Circle--Winding Down the School Year
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

For full descriptions of all the webinars listed above and to register visit our website.

A note about registration and credits: These webinars are free, but pre-registration is required. As you complete your online registration process, you will see a note about getting school district approval for your attendance. If you are NOT a school district employee, you can just disregard this notice.

In order to qualify for a certificate of completion, you must be registered on My Learning Plan and sign in during the webinar. All sessions are offered via Zoom; Two or three days before the session, you will receive a link via the email address you used to register on My Learning Plan. If you have questions concerning registration, call 516-396-2220 or email prek@nasboces.org
About Us
The Long Island Pre-K Initiative is a collaborating partner in the state-funded Regional Technical Assistance Center, which supports Pre-K and early childhood education on Long Island. The other collaborating partners are the three Long Island BOCES, the Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc., the Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. and the Family Leadership Network.