Learning Calendar
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Monthly Webinars
Every month we will be offering two online webinars—one focused on infants and toddlers and one that is general early childhood focused. We will change the night of the week each month it is held in hopes of being able to accommodate more of your schedules.
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In-Person Classes
We teach in-person classes in different towns and cities every month! Check the calendar to find a location near you.
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Learning Communities
If you are looking for ongoing support, new ideas, and ways to improve your practice, we invite you to join a learning community! Connect with providers to support one another in on-going, regular meetings. Learn more by visiting our learning community page.
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Learning Events
Another type of in-person class but multiple classes in a day, like a mini-conference. A learning event is a whole day of classes with up to 8 hours of STARS credit offered.
January Webinar (Infant and Toddler)
January IT Webinar: Patterns in Play: A Strengths-Based Approach to Teaching
Registration link: Coming Soon!
Location: On Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81517431456
Description: Coming Soon
Facilitated by: Taylor Dory
Evanston Class
What do I do with these loose parts?
Taking loose parts from inspiration to implementation
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111356&agent=1
Location: Dare 2B Safe Office, Suite #2
Description: Loose parts are both simple and complex. Loose parts themselves are simple, open-ended materials. However, the process of implementing them into the environment is complex. Together we will discuss the benefits of loose parts and discuss and reflect on the selecting, staging, introducing, and maintaining loose parts, as well as supporting, encouraging, and sustaining children’s interest in them.
Facilitated by: Char Norris
Gillette Class
Creating Learning Invitations that Spark Creative Thinking!
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110850
Location: Campbell County Library
Description: How does one implement creative arts or "symbolic representation" into play? Well, let's get together, play and find out! During our time we will examine the Wyoming Early Learning Standards to gain a deeper understanding of the "symbolic representation" concepts that apply to children birth through kindergarten. Then we PLAY! While playing we will analyze each invitation for concepts that are present as well as what could be added to elevate joyful learning. Finally each person will create a play invitation in which they could implement into their space.
Facilitated by: Kara Cossel
December Webinar (Infant and Toddler)
Promoting Early Literacy Skills with Infants and Toddlers
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111206
Location: On Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81517431456
Description: “Infants’ and toddlers’ early literacy interest and skills grow tremendously during the first three years...” (Day to Day the Relationship Way, Wittmer & Honig). Join us as we learn the importance of promoting early literacy skills with infants and toddlers. Together, we will discuss teaching practices that support them with their early literacy skills in our day-to-day activities.
Facilitated by: Kelce Eckhardt
Cheyenne Class
Strengthening Family Partnerships Through Literacy
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111338
Location: Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room
Description: Participants will reflect and develop skills to implement new literacy practices in the classroom encouraging collaborative experiences with families. Leaving this session with new ideas, teaching strategies, and encouragement to foster reciprocal relationships with families.
Facilitated by: Taylor Dory
December Preschool Webinar
Responsive Care and Classroom Management
Daily classroom life has many highs and lows. The way we respond to children on all points within that spectrum matter! During this session, educators will talk through real life classroom scenarios, both exciting and tricky, in order to gain strategies for responding appropriately to the children in their care.
Registration Link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111222
Location: Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81517431456
Facilitated by: Tyler Gonzalez
Lander Class
Creating a Positive Environment for All Children: How Being Present and Mindful Can Help Navigate Challenging Times with Children
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111187
Description: Are you seeking ways to enhance children's social and emotional interactions? This course will cover different strategies that can help you, your staff, and children navigate the challenges that come with early childhood. Together, we will learn how our own mindfulness and being present with children impacts children’s behavior and interactions with each other and how we can apply this knowledge to our day-to-day moments with children. During this session, providers will discuss and collaborate on navigating challenging times with children so that we can foster a positive environment for all children.
Facilitated by: Kelce Eckhardt and Paula Vincelette
Newcastle Class
Creating Learning Invitations that Spark Creative Thinking!
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110849
Location: Weston County School District Admin Building, Curriculum Room
Description: How does one implement creative arts or "symbolic representation" into play? Well, let's get together, play and find out! During our time we will examine the Wyoming Early Learning Standards to gain a deeper understanding of the "symbolic representation" concepts that apply to children birth through kindergarten. Then we PLAY! While playing we will analyze each invitation for concepts that are present as well as what could be added to elevate joyful learning. Finally each person will create a play invitation in which they could implement into their space.
Facilitated by: Kara Cossel
Cheyenne Class
Incorporating Math and Science in Our Daily Learning Experiences with Children
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111251
Location: Laramie County Public Library, Cottonwood Room
Description: Incorporating Math and Science in Our Daily Learning Experiences with Children
Session Description: Children are natural learners! They are always asking questions, experimenting, observing, and trying out their ideas. In this class we'll discuss how to recognize those moments, follow their lead, and know how to extend their learning to support their math- and science-related skills.
Facilitated by: Lauren Carlisle
November Preschool Webinar
The Essential Role of Care Practices in Early Childhood Care and Education Settings
Learners will explore and understand that prioritizing care in early childhood settings will strengthen relationships between educators, children, and their families and offer supportive learning environments.
Registration Link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110914
Location: Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81517431456
Facilitated by: Taylor Dory
Riverton Class
Fostering Math Skills in Young Children
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111096
Location: Riverton Public Library
Description: Teaching young children mathematics is an exciting journey. Come join us as we discuss strategies of teaching math to children. Together we will hear stories of developmentally appropriate practice, collaborate with colleagues on Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards, and share teaching practices.
Facilitated by: Kelce Eckhardt
Jackson Class
Teton Science School Class
Getting Children Outside 101: Early Childhood Educators Fall Workshop
Course link: https://tetonscience.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=305172
Location: Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools
Description: Join us for a morning of exploring the why and how of getting young learners outside and connected to their natural environment. Find inspiration and connection with other early childhood educators about going outside with young children, explore local community resources for helping to get children outside and discuss with others successes and challenges with getting young learners outside.
We will discuss and share:
the reasons why it is so important for young learners to play and engage with the natural world
helpful systems, tools and materials that can support teachers to do this successfully
You will also have the opportunity to learn more about how you can bring the outdoors inside and how we can connect what children are curious about in nature to the curriculum we are doing in the classroom.
Snacks, coffee, and tea will be provided. Three STARS hours are available for participants.
Facilitated by: Teton Science School Staff
Additional Information:
Plan to arrive at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools (700 Coyote Canyon Road, Jackson, WY 83001) by 9 am on Saturday, November 16th for a prompt start of the workshop.
Please be on the lookout for more information from professionallearning@tetonscience.org by November 11.
Cancellation Policy: nonrefundable if canceled
Buffalo Class
Implementing Math and Science into Everyday Play!
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110833
Location: Sheridan County YMCA
Description: How does one implement math and science into play? Well, let's get together, play and find out! During our time we will examine the Wyoming Early Learning Standards to gain a deeper understanding of the math and science concepts that apply to children birth through kindergarten. Then we PLAY! While playing we will analyze each invitation for math and science concepts that are present as well as what could be added to elevate joyful learning. Finally each person will create a math and science play invitation in which they could implement into their space.
Facilitated by: Kara Cossel
Star Valley Class
What do I do with these loose parts?
Taking loose parts from inspiration to implementation
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111129&agent=1
Location: Thayne Community Center
Description: Loose parts are both simple and complex. Loose parts themselves are simple, open-ended materials. However, the process of implementing them into the environment is complex. Together we will discuss the benefits of loose parts and discuss and reflect on the selecting, staging, introducing, and maintaining loose parts, as well as supporting, encouraging, and sustaining children’s interest in them.
Facilitated by: Char Norris
Leadership Community Meeting
Learning Community Meeting for Early Childhood Leaders and Administrators
Register here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/36f9617f4851195dce2c48651a949271?r=use1
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85364765902?pwd=U09KSEc5a1kvLzFNUExlcEpQdjlkdz09
Description: This group is for administrators, directors, those who oversee and mentor staff, and many others. We will discuss common program challenges (onboarding, business practices, etc.), and explore topics that are important and relevant to you.
Group Facilitators: Char Norris and Tyler Gonzalez
Family Child Care Community Meeting
Learning Community Meeting for Family Child Care Providers in Wyoming
Register here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/36f9617f4851195dce2c48651a949271?r=use1
Zoom link:https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/93719449461
Description: If you own or work for an in-home child care you know there are unique challenges in this setting. In this learning community we explore topics relevant to you such as: owning your own business, working with mixed ages, managing schedules, and more.
Communities meet every other month and stay in touch via email during the off-months.
Click here to learn more.
Group Facilitators: Taylor Dory and Kelce Eckhardt
November Webinar (Infant and Toddler)
Care is Education: Embedding "Education" in routines of Care for Infants and Toddlers
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111162&agent=1
Location: On Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81517431456
Description: As care givers for infants and toddlers, we spend a lot of our time changing diapers; working with young children to use the toilet independently; feeding and engaging sleep and rest routines. It feels like there is no time for "learning." During our time together we will discuss these care routines in detail and identify ways that we can elevate the quality of care and imbed opportunities for learning into them.
Facilitated by: Kara Cossel
Sheridan Class
Implementing Math and Science into Everyday Play!
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111135&agent=1
Location: Sheridan County YMCA
Description: How does one implement math and science into play? Well, let's get together, play and find out! During our time we will examine the Wyoming Early Learning Standards to gain a deeper understanding of the math and science concepts that apply to children birth through kindergarten. Then we PLAY! While playing we will analyze each invitation for math and science concepts that are present as well as what could be added to elevate joyful learning. Finally each person will create a math and science play invitation in which they could implement into their space.
Facilitated by: Kara Cossel
Rock Springs Class
What do I do with these loose parts?
Taking loose parts from inspiration to implementation
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111132&agent=1
Location: Young at Heart Community Center
Description: Loose parts are both simple and complex. Loose parts themselves are simple, open-ended materials. However, the process of implementing them into the environment is complex. Together we will discuss the benefits of loose parts and discuss and reflect on the selecting, staging, introducing, and maintaining loose parts, as well as supporting, encouraging, and sustaining children’s interest in them.
Facilitated by: Char Norris
Powell Class
Strategies for Stretching Children’s Thinking
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110813
Location: TBD
Description: Children continuously show us what they know. It’s our job to use what we notice and offer children experiences to grow and stretch their skills and strengths. During this session we will use thinking tools to help us reflect on what we observe in young children’s play and decide what to offer them next.
Facilitated by: Tyler Gonzalez
Pinedale Class
Creating Responsive Learning Environments to Support Children’s Needs and Interests
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100111077
Location: Sublette County Public Library
Description: In this session, we will discuss the importance of creating responsive environments to support children. Together, we will collaborate on how to develop an environment that will encourage meaningful learning experiences for children through responding to their needs and interests. Join us, as we learn how we can make our environment support the children in our care.
Facilitated by: Kelce Eckhardt
Baggs Class
Creating Supportive Environments for All Children
To register contact Taylor Dory at tdory@uwyo.edu or 307-380-6747
Description: Participants will understand how to provide children a safe, respectful, predictable, and accessible environment for infants and toddlers through appropriate routines and transitions, materials, and room arrangement. Because the children in our care are experiencing the most rapid developmental rate we will also learn how to create and continually modify our environments to be responsive and supportive of their ever-changing development and learning.
Facilitated by: Taylor Dory
October Webinar (Infant and Toddler)
Providing a Strong Foundation for Learning: Supporting Infants and Toddlers Language Development in Our Day-to-Day Moments
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110829
Location: On Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81517431456
Description: “Educators are the key ingredient in a language-rich environment for infants and toddlers in group care settings,” (Zero to Three Critical Competencies). Join us as we learn the importance of supporting language development for infants and toddlers and how this impacts our teaching practices. During this webinar we will discuss why this is crucial in their development and what this looks like in our day-to-day care of infants and toddlers.
Facilitated by: Kelce Eckhardt
Kemmerer Class
What do I do with these loose parts?
Taking loose parts from inspiration to implementation.
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110994&agent=1
Description: Loose parts are both simple and complex. Loose parts themselves are simple, open-ended materials. However, the process of implementing them into the environment is complex. Together we will discuss the benefits of loose parts and discuss and reflect on the selecting, staging, introducing, and maintaining loose parts, as well as supporting, encouraging, and sustaining children’s interest in them.
Facilitated by: Char Norris
Lovell Class
Strategies for Stretching Children’s Thinking
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110812
Description: Children continuously show us what they know. It’s our job to use what we notice and offer children experiences to grow and stretch their skills and strengths. During this session we will use thinking tools to help us reflect on what we observe in young children’s play and decide what to offer them next.
Facilitated by: Tyler Gonzalez
Casper Class
Implementing Math and Science into Everyday Play
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110832
Location: University of Wyoming at Casper College—Student Union Building, Room 322
Description: How does one implement math and science into play? Well, let's get together, play and find out! During our time we will examine the Wyoming Early Learning Standards to gain a deeper understanding of the math and science concepts that apply to children birth through kindergarten. Then we PLAY! While playing we will analyze each invitation for math and science concepts that are present as well as what could be added to elevate joyful learning. Finally each person will create a math and science play invitation in which they could implement into their space.
Facilitated by: Kara Cossel
October Preschool Webinar
Learning Through Play
Participants will discuss developmentally appropriate practices of learning. We will talk about the "why" of playful learning in preschool and then move into the "how" of providing a rich learning environment as well as the daily playful learning experiences and activities that we can provide.
Registration Link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110927&agent=1
Location: Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81517431456
Wyoming Early Childhood Collaborative Conference
Join us in Riverton for the 2024 Wyoming Early Childhood Collaborative Conference on October 11th and 12th. We will be presenting a few of the classes and look forward to seeing you there!
Click here for the conference flyer.
Rock Springs Class
What Do I Do with Loose Parts? Taking Loose Parts From Inspiration to Implementation
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110931&agent=1
Description: Loose parts are both simple and complex. Loose parts themselves are simple, open-ended materials. However, the process of implementing them into the environment is complex. Together we will discuss the benefits of loose parts and discuss and reflect on the selecting, staging, introducing, and maintaining loose parts, as well as supporting, encouraging, and sustaining children’s interest in them.
Facilitated by: Char Norris
Moorcroft Class
Implementing Math and Science into Everyday Play
Registration link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110856&agent=1
Description: How does one implement math and science into play? Well, let's get together, play and find out! During our time we will examine the Wyoming Early Learning Standards to gain a deeper understanding of the math and science concepts that apply to children birth through kindergarten. Then we PLAY! While playing we will analyze each invitation for math and science concepts that are present as well as what could be added to elevate joyful learning. Finally each person will create a math and science play invitation in which they could implement into their space.
Facilitated by: Kara Cossel
Rawlins Class
Creating Supportive Environments for All Children
Registration Link: https://wyregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventEditor&eventID=100110807
Description: Participants will understand how to provide children a safe, respectful, predictable, and accessible environment for infants and toddlers through appropriate routines and transitions, materials, and room arrangement. Because the children in our care are experiencing the most rapid developmental rate we will also learn how to create and continually modify our environments to be responsive and supportive of their ever-changing development and learning.
Facilitated by: Taylor Dory