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.
2023 RESOURCES:
Resources mentioned and referenced during this year’s panel event.
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
