The Week of the Young Child, an annual nationwide initiative of the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. This year’s Week of the Young Child takes place from April 6 to 12.
One key way in which DIEEC recognizes the Week of the Young Child is a signature event: a webinar with a panel of experts & advocates coming together to discuss and reflect on a chosen critical topic in early childhood. The theme for this year is Welcoming All Children. Our expert panelists will engage in discussion and offer concrete ideas and suggestions to help all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities.
Background information:
Inclusion and education: All means all
Discover how educational exclusion impacts children and learn about strategies to promote inclusivity and ensure every child receives quality education.
The whole-child approach in ECE
This video showcases the benefits of a whole-child teaching approach, nurturing children’s overall development from preschool to kindergarten through responsive learning environments that encourage curiosity.
Learning about a child’s family culture
In the video, Dr. Tanya Moorehead stresses the significance of teachers embracing diverse cultural backgrounds in classrooms to promote inclusivity and support all families.
Welcoming All Children 2024 Panelists:
The University of Delaware Celebrates Week of the Young Child 2023
The Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC), in partnership with the Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (deaeyc), is proud to recognize this annual initiative with a signature event. Join UD early childhood experts along with other state early childhood education leaders for a special panel discussion entitled:
Challenging Behaviors: Partnering for Positive Outcomes
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 (past event)
A discussion on helpful strategies, including the value of engaging with families and community resources, to create lasting change.
PANELISTS:
Sarah Mallory, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor (College of Education & Human Development, Center for Disabilities Studies), University of Delaware
Julius Mullen, Ed.D., LPCMH
(Dr. J)
Chief Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Children & Families First (CFF)
Stav Bennett, LPCMH
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, & Their Families (DSCYF), Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services
Briana Haut, Psy.D.
Adjunct professor (College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences) and researcher (Attachment & Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) Lab), University of Delaware
MODERATED BY:
Lisa Miller
Executive Director, Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (deaeyc)
The University of Delaware Celebrates Week of the Young Child 2022
The Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood, in partnership with the University of Delaware’s Lab School, is pleased to present:
The Heart of Early Childhood Education: Teaching Social and Emotional Resilience in Young Children
A Panel Discussion (Virtual)
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 (past event)
Join these early childhood education advocates as they discuss and reflect on the critical need for young children to develop the skills to be resilient. Through a question-and-answer format, they will address how promoting resilience in young children is an investment in our future – resilient children become productive and healthy citizens.
Participants are invited to view four ten-minute videos featuring staff from our Lab School and other leaders in the field who share strategies for increasing young children’s skills in self-regulation, managing emotions, and interacting with peers.
PANELISTS:
Nefertiti B. Poyner,
Ed.D
Early Childhood Specialist, National Trainer – Devereux Center for Resilient Children
Jamie Schneider
Board President, Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children Education (deaeyc), Owner/Administrator, Educational Enrichment Cente
Melanie Thomas-Price, Ed.D
CEO/Administrator
A Leap of Faith Child Development Center, Inc.
Clark Scott
Second Grade Teacher, Anna P. Mote Elementary School
Laura Morris
Master Teacher, University of Delaware Lab School
MODERATED BY:
Rena Hallam
Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Science Director, Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood University of Delaware