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Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning

Focused Observations: A Component of the Practice-Based Coaching Cycle

This Coaching Companion webinar explores best practices that promote effective focused observations. Learn how coaches can conduct focused observations virtually or in person. Discover coaching strategies to support coachees across all program options.

Coaching to Support Social and Emotional Practices

This Coaching Companion webinar describes specific resources that support high-quality social and emotional teaching practices. Learn how the materials can be used to support coachees to implement these practices.

Playful Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers

Play supports infants’ and toddlers’ development. Learn how to incorporate more playful learning activities into your program. Examine techniques for creating play-friendly environments in centers and at home.

Resources to Support Practice-Based Coaching (PBC)

Review resources available for each component of the PBC cycle. Find materials to support building collaborative partnerships. Learn to develop needs assessments, shared goals, and action plans.

Building the Brain: Supporting Children’s Early Brain Development

Discover the basics of brain development and how early experiences shape the architecture of a child’s brain. Learn about the importance of back-and-forth interactions and strategies that support this growth.

How the Head Start Coaching Companion Can Work for You

Discover how coaches can use the Coaching Companion for individual or group coaching. Learn to co-develop action plans, complete focused observations, support reflection, and provide targeted, specific feedback.

Practice-Based Coaching: Virtual Coaching Considerations

Explore tips and resources for virtual delivery of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC). Find program-level considerations for virtual coaching and advice for delivering the components of the PBC cycle remotely.

Preschool Play for Physical Development

Identify playful learning activities that can support preschoolers’ motor and physical development. Explore scaffolding strategies and techniques for managing physical play.

Implementing Practice-Based Coaching

Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) requires program-level planning and systematic implementation. Listen as Community Partnership for Child Development staff share their experiences with implementing PBC.

A Day in the Life of a Coach: Part 2

Learn about the ins and outs of being a coach. Discover ways to juggle different priorities across program options and the range of individual goals for your coachees.

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