Early Childhood Professional Development Opportunities
June 2024
ONE CONFERENCE 2024
Join ESC- 20 for the inclusive experience of a lifetime with Open hearts, New ideas, and Endless possibilities! The O.N.E. Conference will include two full days of engaging, active learning that will empower every adult to support every child, every day. Keynotes and break-out sessions will equip participants with the mindset and tools they need to excel in developing academic, social, and emotional excellence for ALL students.
July 2024
New Teacher Series: Getting Started (PK Guidelines + Best Practices)
This three-day session provides a comprehensive look at prekindergarten instruction. Each of the 10 interactive modules were developed to target key areas of prekindergarten preparation and learning, through hands-on, minds-on, instruction. Teachers will experience multiple lessons and will have opportunities to practice lessons and activities that can be immediately implemented in the classroom. Additionally, teachers will engage in classroom setup and plan for the first 30 days. A total of 18 CPE Hours will be awarded. The Getting Started Manual will be provided. MODULES: Best Practices, Mathematics, Phonological Awareness, Alphabet Knowledge, Language Development, Book Reading, Written Expression.
September 2024
Know Your CLASS Series: Shake it Off! (EMOTIONAL SUPPORT)
How do we provide a climate where children are motivated to learn? And connected to their peers? Today we will explore establishing a positive classroom climate, where children feel safe to explore and learn.
Date: September 3, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
In-person at ESC-20 1314 Hines Ave
Session: 102652
VIRTUAL CIRCLE Infant & Toddler Foundations Training: Cognitive Development
In this training, learners will increase knowledge and skills to support infant and toddler's language and communication. Learners will also explore their role in fostering an environment that promotes language and early literacy skills, and practice teaching strategies to support language and communication in young children.
Date: September 11, 2024
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Virtual Link provided upon registration
Session: 100768
VIRTUAL Pre-K Circle Progress Monitoring
The CIRCLE Progress Monitoring training will provide an overview for preschool teachers who will use the CIRCLE Progress Monitoring tool is housed on the CLI Engage website. The C-PM tool enables Pre-K teachers to quickly assess a child’s progress in different skill areas and provides reports that provide child data for teachers to use for lesson planning that target their students’ least developed skills.
Date: September 11, 2024
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Zoom Link will be provided upon registration
Session: 100767
Increase Desired Behavior to Maximize Learning Opportunities: Classroom Set Up
Every decision about the physical set up of a classroom will have a lasting impact on success of an early childhood classroom. The intentional placement of every shelf, table, chair, and learning material can have a positive impact on behavior and skill mastery! Join the conversation to feel confident that you are doing everything in your power to increase desired behavior and maximize student learning.
Date: September 18, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 101671
High Quality PreK Series: ECDS & You at the BOY! Bring your PEIMS Coordinator
In this session, we will walk through the process of loading and submitting ECDS data and share some troubleshooting tips. By reviewing past and current submissions, we can ensure accurate and timely data, and when, how, and why error fatal errors may occur, and how to remedy them.
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 12:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 102820
October 2024
Know Your CLASS Series: RUNNING IN CIRCLES (CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION-BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT)
Today's session will focus on implementing proactive behavior techniques, in order to minimize distractions and disruptions, enabling classroom time to be spent on instructional activities, and increasing the amount of time that children are immersed in learning throughout the day. Classroom Organization describes specific teaching behaviors that help children develop skills to regulate their own behavior, let's explore how to get there, and how to make the most learning out of each day.
Date: October 1, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 102836
VIRTUAL CIRCLE Infant & Toddler Foundations Training: Language and Communication
In this training learners will increase knowledge and skills to support infant and toddler's language and communication. Learners will also explore their role in fostering an environment that promotes language and early literacy skills, and practice teaching strategies to support language and communication in young children.
Date: October 9, 2024
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.
Session: 100770
VIRTUAL: ESC-20 FALL LANGUAGE SERIES: TELL ME ABOUT IT...SESSION 1 OF 3
In this session, we will learn how to use everyday conversations, play, and daily routines to encourage the communication and social development in all children, including those with language delays and those who are second language learners.
Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 12:30-2:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Zoom Link will be provided upon registration
Session: 102639
Increase Desired Behavior to Maximize Learning Opportunities: Daily Routine
Every decision about the daily routine will have a lasting impact on success of an early childhood classroom. The intentional planning of timing, sequence, and student experience within every part of the day can have a positive impact on behavior and skill mastery! Join the conversation to feel confident that you are doing everything in your power to increase desired behavior and maximize student learning.
Date: October 16, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 101672
Learning Offsite-Texas 2022 PK Guidelines PD in the park: Social Emotional
The new 2022 PK Guidelines are out and updated! Join us for an innovative adult learning immersive experience! San Antonio is our classroom, come explore your city and the PreK Guidelines. We will meet rain or shine. This session will focus on mastering your understanding of the Social Emotional Guidelines.
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Offsite TBD
Session: 101711
Bilingual Pre-K CIRCLE Assessment Data Analysis and Next Steps
In this bilingual training participants will learn about the importance of CIRCLE Assessment Data and how you can use your assessments to help provide your children with the instruction they need to be successful in Kindergarten.
This training will cover Spanish Assessment Measures and Data.
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 8:30-11:30 am
Cost: $90.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 100773
High-Quality PreK Series: Family Engagement Plan
High-Quality Pre-K Components require that districts post a Pre-K specific family engagement plan on their district website. We will review the statute and share a template that includes all the required components, as well as a process for engaging stakeholders to assist in the development of one.
Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 12:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 102821
November 2024
VIRTUAL: ESC-20 FALL LANGUAGE SERIES: NO! SESSION 2 OF 3
In this session we will discuss the importance of connecting oral language to literacy by integrating practical and authentic strategies for leading children to reading and writing. By helping children develop a positive attitude toward the use of print, by matching children’s interests and stages of development, by engaging in authentic and robust conversations--all day, every day, and by making print a natural part of their day.
Date: November 5, 2024
Time: 12:30-2:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Zoom Link will be provided upon registration
Session: 102641
Increase Desired Behavior to Maximize Learning Opportunities: Adult/Child Interactions
Quality and intentional interactions will have a lasting impact on success of an early childhood classroom. Being present, connecting, and extending learning in interactions can have a positive impact on behavior and skill mastery! Join the conversation to feel confident that you are doing everything in your power to increase desired behavior and maximize student learning.
Date: November 6, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session:101694
Know Your CLASS Series: Time of our Lives (Classroom Organization-Increasing Productivity and Instructional Learning Formats)
Maximizing children's interests and engagement in classroom routines and activities happens when teachers provide instruction using many modalities, such as visuals. oral, and movement. Today's session will look at how to intentionally embed opportunities for children to engage in group lessons, stations/centers, and one-on-one time. By being the facilitator of active engagement, teachers ensure children will get the most out of the instructional opportunities in the classroom.
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session:102837
Learning Offsite-Texas 2022 PK Guidelines PD in the Park: Emergent Literacy - Reading and Writing
The new 2022 PK Guidelines are out and updated! Join us for an innovative adult learning immersive experience! San Antonio is our classroom, come explore your city and the PreK Guidelines. We will meet rain or shine. This session will focus on mastering your understanding of the Emergent Literacy - Reading and Writing Guidelines This session will take place offsite.
Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: offsite TBD
Session: 101713
December 2024
Know Your CLASS Series: Questions (Instructional Support-Concept Development)
Today's session will focus on effective concept development by integrating content areas and helping children make connections, analyze problems, and generate ideas through trial and error, experimentation, and brainstorming. Helping children acquire a deeper understanding of concepts opens a world of opportunities for them to analyze and problemsolve, and see connections to their own world. We will see the effects of these practices in action and then apply our understanding to elevate an existing lesson.
Date: December 4, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session:102839
Learning Offsite-Texas 2022 PK Guidelines PD in the Park: Emergent Literacy - Language and Communication
The new 2022 PK Guidelines are out and updated! Join us for an innovative adult learning immersive experience! San Antonio is our classroom, come explore your city and the PreK Guidelines. We will meet rain or shine. This session will focus on mastering your understanding of the Emergent Literacy - Language and Communication guidelines. This session will take place offsite.
Date: December 5, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: offsite TBD
Session:102893
VIRTUAL: ESC-20 FALL LANGUAGE SERIES: DRAMATIC PLAY 3/3
An intentionally designed social environment encourages peer interaction and creates authentic opportunities and interactions for children and adults throughout the day. Today we will discuss making the most effective use of space in the classroom and identifying natural reasons for interactions and conversations to occur.
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 12:30-2:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Zoom Link will be provided upon registration
Session: 102643
Increase Desired Behavior to Maximize Learning Opportunities: Developmentally Appropriate Literacy Instruction
Literacy instruction that is authentically meaningful to the children in each learning community will have a lasting impact on success of an early childhood classroom. Planning to ensure children are personally connected to every literacy objective can have a positive impact on behavior and skill mastery! Join the conversation to feel confident that you are doing everything in your power to increase desired behavior and maximize student learning.
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 101696
January 2025
VIRTUAL CIRCLE Infant & Toddler Foundations Training: Social-Emotional
In this training learners will increase knowledge and skills to support infant and toddler's social emotional development. Learners will also explore their role in fostering an environment that promotes cognitive skills, and practice teaching strategies.
Date: January 8, 2025
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Zoom Link will be provided upon registration
Session: 100774
Know Your CLASS Series: Over and Over (Instructional Support-Quality of Feedback)
This session we will explore the critical practice of giving children feedback that expands their knowledge or builds on their performance of a task. When does feedback happen? How do we help children get a deeper understanding of their knowledge and how they came up with ideas, rather than simply focusing on getting the right answer? Join me as we take a deeper dive into Effective Feedback, and how and when to do it.
Date: January 15, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:00 pm
Cost:$125.00/PEEC Memebers $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 102839
Increase Desired Behavior to Maximize Learning Opportunities: Developmentally Appropriate Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics instruction that is authentically meaningful to the children in each learning community will have a lasting impact on success of an early childhood classroom. Planning to ensure children are personally connected to every math objective can have a positive impact on behavior and skill mastery! Join the conversation to feel confident that you are doing everything in your power to increase desired behavior and maximize student learning.
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 101698
VIRTUAL Pre-K Phonological Awareness
In this training participants will learn about Phonological Awareness. Phonological Awareness is the ability to detect the sounds in language without thinking about the meaning of what is said.
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Zoom link will be provided upon registration
Session: 100771
Learning Offsite-Texas 2022 PK Guidelines PD in the Park: Mathematics
The new 2022 PK Guidelines are out and updated! Join us for an innovative adult learning immersive experience! San Antonio is our classroom, come explore your city and the PreK Guidelines. We will meet rain or shine. This session will focus on mastering your understanding of the Mathematics Guidelines.
Date: January 29, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Offsite TBD
Session: 101714
High-Quality PreK Series: Pre-K Recruitment, Enrollment, and Registration RoundUp Refresh
This session will help school districts and charter schools with each step in the process of recruiting, enrolling, and serving prekindergarten-eligible children and their families. The PreK Recruitment and Enrollment session is an excellent opportunity to ensure your district processes and procedures meet the requirements for determining eligibility and maintaining proper documentation.
Date: January 29, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 102822
February 2025
VIRTUAL Pre-K Interactive & Shared Writing
In this training, participants will learn to discuss the importance of written expression by describing how written expression contributes to children's broader language development. Learn the role that written expression and emergent writing (including both children's writing/drawing and their understanding of the purpose of written words) play in early literacy development. Model both the purpose and process of writing for children throughout the school day.
Date: February 5, 2025
Time: 12:30-2:30 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Zoom Link will be provided upon registration
Session: 100772
VIRTUAL CIRCLE Infant & Toddler Foundations Training: Physical Health and Motor
In this training learners will increase knowledge and skills to support infant and toddler's physical development. Learners will also explore their role in fostering an environment that promotes safety and physical health and motor skills, and practice teaching strategies.
Date: February 12, 2025
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Zoom Link will be provided upon registration
Session: 100775
Know Your CLASS Series: Thinking Out Loud (Instructional Support-Language Modeling)
Today's CLASS session will focus on Instructional Support and how strong language modeling and engaging in meaningful conversations between teachers and children. Participants will deconstruct 'meaningful conversations', understand how to plan for them, and create opportunities to use the language that they know in authentic ways.
Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 102841
Learning Offsite-Texas 2022 PK Guidelines PD in the Park: Science and Technology
The new 2022 PK Guidelines are out and updated! Join us for an innovative adult learning immersive experience! San Antonio is our classroom, come explore your city and the PreK Guidelines. We will meet rain or shine. This session will focus on mastering your understanding of the Science and Technology Guidelines.
Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Offsite TBD
Session:101715
Increase Desired Behavior to Maximize Learning Opportunities: Developmentally Appropriate Writing Instruction
Writing instruction that is authentically meaningful to the children in each learning community will have a lasting impact on success of an early childhood classroom. Planning to ensure children are personally connected to every writing objective can have a positive impact on behavior and skill mastery! Join the conversation to feel confident that you are doing everything in your power to increase desired behavior and maximize student learning.
Date: February 26, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 101700
March 2025
Increase Desired Behavior to Maximize Learning Opportunities: Developmentally Appropriate Assessment
Finding ways to respectfully assess children will have a lasting impact on success of an early childhood classroom. Practitioners' commitment to authentically assessing children can have a positive impact on behavior and skill mastery! Join the conversation to feel confident that you are doing everything in your power to increase desired behavior and maximize student learning.
Date: March 9, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 101703
Learning Offsite-Texas 2022 PK Guidelines PD in the Park: Social Studies and Fine Arts
The new 2022 PK Guidelines are out and updated! Join us for an innovative adult learning immersive experience! San Antonio is our classroom, come explore your city and the PreK Guidelines. We will meet rain or shine. This session will focus on mastering your understanding of the Social Studies and Fine Arts Guidelines.
Date: March 26, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 101716
VIRTUAL CIRCLE Infant & Toddler Foundations Training: Best Practices
In this training learners will increase knowledge and skills about best practices needed to support infant and toddler's development. Learners will also explore their role in responsive caregiving and fostering an environment that encourages inclusion, culturally appropriate practices, and healthy social-emotional development.
Date: March 28, 2025
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Zoom Link will be provided upon registration
Session: 101776
April 2025
Increase Desired Behavior to Maximize Learning Opportunities: Developmentally Appropriate Centers Management
Appropriately managing centers will have a lasting impact on success of an early childhood classroom. Practitioners commitment to finding ways to share control with children can have a positive impact on behavior and skill mastery! Join the conversation to feel confident that you are doing everything in your power to increase desired behavior and maximize student learning.
Date: April 9, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Offsite TBD
Session: 101704
Learning Offsite-Outdoor Learning in Texas
The majority of projects on donors choose right now are teachers requesting for outdoor learning material for students. This is cause for celebration! Let's continue the conversation to capitalize on learning outdoors with materials (or without) by looking closely at how children master skills outside and the role of the adult!
Date: April 23, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $125.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: Offsite TBD
Session: 101717
High Quality PreK Series: EOY ECDS & You at the EOY! Bring your PEIMS Coordinator
In this session, we will walk through the process of finalizing and submitting ECDS data and share some troubleshooting tips. We will explore the when, how, and why errors and fatal errors occur, and how to remedy them.
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 12:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $75.00/PEEC Members $0
Location: ESC-20
Session: 102823