Positive, Responsive and Proactive Approaches to Behavior Guidance

A practical guide for teachers to implement positive behavior guidance strategies to identify individual and whole classroom needs in order to help support children and teachers in having a successful day.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

In the field of early childhood education, the focus has often been on planning an activity FOR children that is either product-focused or information-focused. This session presented by Extended Day Curriculum Instruction Specialist and Workforce Development Trainer, Gerald Bolden, will help you and your staff members experience a shift in thinking about creating experiences that are meaningful, engaging, and interactive.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will explore reasons why creating experiences WITH children leads to meaningful play and learning.
• Participants will learn how to develop experiences that are dynamic and connective learning opportunities aligned with developmentally appropriate practice.
• Participants will explore how experiences can promote development, align with practice, and engage children in higher order thinking.

This training is Maryland MSDE COK approved.

ABOUT YOUR TRAINER:

Gerald Bolden is the Extended Day Curriculum Instruction Specialist and Workforce Development Trainer for Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day. With 20 years of leadership experience at Wonders, Gerald has served as a Program Director, Summer Camp Coordinator, and Mentor Program Coordinator. In his role as Mentor Coordinator, he supports all first-year school age staff by mentoring them on Wonders policies, procedures, and philosophy. Gerald brings 30 years of child care and youth development experience, enriched by his connections with children and families and strengthened through effective communication and teamwork. He is a qualified associate MSDE trainer and has presented at numerous conferences, including the MSCCA Conference by the Sea, National Afterschool Association (NAA) Conference, Out of School Time Conference, Eastern Region Leadership Conference, and the Tri-State Camp Conference.

ABOUT US:

Wonders Professional Development Consortium provides evidence-based, responsive training workshops taught by certified early childhood and school-age educators who reflect your lived experience. Our training does more than support your compliance needs. We ensure your staff are prepared for the evolving needs of children and families. With Wonders class offerings, your teachers will come for the compliance but stay for the captivating content. We take care of the professional development, freeing you up to focus on what matters most: your team and your students. Wonders is MSDE and OSSE approved.

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