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Location: Statewide

Training Type: Online Real Time

Total Hours: 8

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $ 320

Scholarship: No

Contact Information:

Auburn Watersong
(802) 249-9593
watersongconsulting@gmail.com

Partnering with Families Deb Norris

Special Topics: Afterschool ,
Sponsor: Watersong Consulting
Instructor: Auburn Watersong

The "Partnering with Families Curriculum" (copyright @ Watersong Consulting) is a 4 part curriculum for Early Childhood professionals who are looking to improve their relationships with the families they serve. The four sessions are entitled: Understanding Trauma and the Stress Reponse; Practicing Empathy and Compassion; Checking Bias; and Fostering Belonging.This curriculum helps professionals understand the effects of trauma and stress on brains and bodies and the roles that self-compassion and self-regulation play in improving interactions. In addition, participants will examine their own empathy misses and tools for creating a more compassionate culture; they will engage with their own biases and gain strategies to overcome them; and they will leave with tools for fostering a sense of belonging. This is delivered as four 2-hour workshops online and includes lively interaction and activities.

Core Knowledge Area
  • Family & Community Partnerships
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
  • Safety & Wellness
Focus
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Instructors of Adults
  • Mentors/Coaches
  • Program Directors/Managers
Session Dates
Session Times
September 9, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
September 16, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
September 24, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
September 30, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Additional Information

The Partnering with Families curriculum requires a minimum of 8 registrants. If there are fewer than 8 registrants, you will be notified of the need to reschedule and placed on a waiting list for future notification. NOTE: this curriculum can also be delivered in person on other dates, if requested by an organization.