With over 15 years of experience providing professional development for staff at licensed childcare facilities, I offer flexible, customized trainings designed to meet the unique needs of your program. Sessions can be delivered virtually or in person, covering topics from classroom management and child development to family engagement and inclusion practices. Whether your team is looking for short workshops or comprehensive professional learning, my trainings are practical, interactive, and tailored to help your staff thrive and create high-quality learning environments for the children you serve.

Learning sessions cover the following topics:

Planning a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment

  • Safe Spaces: Designing Classrooms That Protect and Support

  • Healthy Routines for Little Learners

  • Creating Calm, Predictable Environments

  • Nutrition Basics for Early Childhood Programs

  • Keeping Kids Healthy: Daily Wellness Practices

  • ITS-SIDS (NCDCDEE)

  • Classroom Arrangements That Promote Safety and Exploration

  • Hygiene Habits for Young Children

  • Safety First: Preventing Injuries in the Classroom

  • Outdoor Safety Essentials for Preschoolers

  • Clean & Green: Eco-Friendly Health Practices

  • Building Environments That Support Self-Help Skills

  • Safe Sleep, Safe Play: Protecting Infants and Toddlers

Productive Relationships with Families

  • Partnering With Families for Child Success

  • Effective Family Communication Strategies

  • Strength-Based Family Engagement

  • Supporting Families During Transitions

  • Building Trust With Diverse Families

  • Navigating Challenging Conversations with Care

  • Creating Family-Friendly Learning Environments

  • Home–School Connections That Matter

  • Family Workshops That Build Engagement

  • Culturally Responsive Family Partnerships

  • Empowering Parents as Co-Teachers

  • Digital Tools for Family Communication

  • Honoring Family Voices in Early Learning

Observing & Recording Children’s Behavior

  • Observation Basics for Early Childhood Teachers

  • Using Documentation to Inform Instruction

  • Objective vs. Subjective Notes

  • Understanding Behavior Through Observation

  • Tools for Systematic Observation

  • Using Anecdotal Records Effectively

  • Connecting Observation to Assessment

  • Behavior Tracking for Better Support

  • Observation in Play-Based Learning

  • Ethical Documentation Practices

  • Identifying Developmental Red Flags

  • Accessibility in Documentation Methods

  • Using Video and Photos to Capture Learning

Children’s Physical & Intellectual Development

  • Supporting Fine Motor Growth Through Play

  • Big Moves: Building Gross Motor Skills

  • Early Brain Builders: Stimulating Cognitive Growth

  • Hands-On Learning for Early Thinkers

  • Encouraging Problem-Solving in Young Children

  • Sensory Play That Enhances Development

  • Movement Matters: Physical Activity in Early Childhood

  • Understanding the Stages of Cognitive Development

  • Learning Through Exploration and Curiosity

  • Science for Little Learners

  • Math Foundations in Early Childhood

  • Strengthening Coordination Through Outdoor Play

  • Art & Creativity for Intellectual Growth

  • Early Literacy as Cognitive Development

Program Management

  • Leading Effective Early Childhood Programs

  • Time Management for Early Childhood Leaders

  • Creating Policies That Support Quality

  • Building Strong Staff Teams

  • Improving Program Quality Through Data

  • Strategic Planning for Early Learning Centers

  • Staff Supervision That Builds Capacity

  • Enrollment and Family Retention Strategies

  • Leading Through Change in Early Childhood

Child Growth and Development

  • Understanding Developmental Milestones

  • Birth-to-Five Developmental Pathways

  • What Typical Development Looks Like

  • Early Language and Communication Growth

  • How Children Learn: Theories in Practice

  • Factors that Influence Development

  • Supporting Healthy Attachment

  • Early Development and the Role of Play

  • Cultural Impacts on Child Development

  • Brain Development in the Early Years

  • Temperament and Individual Differences

  • How Environment Shapes Development

ERS and CLASS

  • Understanding ERS: Foundations of High-Quality Environments

  • ECERS, ITERS, SACERS: Improving Scores Through Daily Practice

  • Creating High-Scoring Classrooms Across ERS Tools

  • CLASS Essentials: What Teachers Need to Know

  • Strengthening Instruction Through CLASS Interactions

  • Using ERS & CLASS Together to Drive Quality Improvement

  • From Assessment to Action: Turning ERS and CLASS Data into Practice

Children’s Social & Emotional Development

  • Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood

  • Helping Children Build Self-Regulation Skills

  • Supporting Strong Peer Relationships

  • Teaching Conflict Resolution Through Play

  • Responding to Big Feelings in Little Kids

  • Building Empathy in Early Learners

  • Social Skills for Preschool Success

  • Creating Emotionally Supportive Classrooms

  • The Power of Attachment in Early Childhood

  • Guiding Children Through Transitions

  • Supporting Resilience in Young Children

  • Culturally Responsive Social-Emotional Support

  • Trauma-Informed Practices for Early Childhood

  • Understanding and Supporting Early Mental Health

Professionalism

  • Ethical Practice in Early Childhood Education

  • Professional Boundaries for Educators

  • Communication Skills for Early Learning Professionals

  • Building a Professional Learning Plan

  • Reflective Practice for Growth

  • Showing Leadership at Any Level

  • Creating a Professional Portfolio

  • Conflict Resolution for Educators

  • Cultural Humility in Early Learning

  • Time and Stress Management for Teachers

  • Advocacy Skills for Early Childhood Professionals

  • The Power of Professional Disposition

  • Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Your Career

Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

  • Inclusive Practices for Early Childhood Classrooms

  • Understanding IEPs and IFSPs

  • Adapting Lessons for Diverse Learners

  • Meeting Sensory Needs in the Classroom

  • Collaborating with Specialists

  • Universal Design for Learning in Early Education

  • Behavior Supports for Inclusive Classrooms

  • Partnering with Families of Children with Disabilities

  • Creating Inclusive Routines and Transitions

  • Building a Culture of Inclusion