The Week of the Young Child is the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) dedicated week to celebrate early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities.

Week of the Young Child (WOYC) 2023 Celebration

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.

Click here to watch the recording.

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)

Week of the Young Child (WOYC) 2022 Celebration

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