PD Specialist and Trainers Conversation

Join this conversation as VAAEYC connects and supports our trainers, coaches, professors, and administrators in the very important work engaging and enhancing the knowledge of our early educators.

Moderated by VAAEYC President and Training Specialist, Dr. Christy John-Brown

March 6, 2025 | Noon

Cost Saving Solutions for Early Childhood Programs

Join Food & Supply Source National Sales Director, Brandi Sash, for an exclusive webinar showcasing the exceptional benefits of partnering with Food & Supply Source. Discover how our carefully curated supplier network and tailored support can help you save time, cut costs, and streamline your operations. We will also dive into our CACFP support services and powerful tools designed to simplify your processes and maximize your resources.

Plus, attendees who stay for the full webinar will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card!

March 12, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.

Nurturing Early Learning:Letting Nature Guide Early Experiences

Discover the benefits of nature-based learning for young children in this engaging and interactive session. We’ll explore how outdoor experiences support early development, from sensory exploration to motor skill growth, while fostering curiosity, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world. Learn practical strategies for creating safe, enriching outdoor environments that align with young children’s unique needs such as risk-taking, wonder, and balancing routines with nature-based play. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or spend time with children in any capacity, this session will inspire ideas to embrace the outdoors as a powerful classroom for our youngest learners.

Presented by Laura Rousch

March 19, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.

The Question of Quality

We often advocate for high quality early care and education for our youngest learners and families in early childhood programs, but what do we mean by "quality"? Do we advocates even mean the same thing when we speak with our elected officials and representatives? Digging into these questions will help us understand and align our advocacy efforts to build strength to advocate for our field. Join me to continue the dialogue!

Moderated by Lisa Plotkin

May 6, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.

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