Training Calendar and Registration

Letters, Numbers and Expectations, Oh My! Unpacking Preschool Realities-Virtual

• 09/29/26 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

This training equips educators with the tools to navigate these pressures while maintaining practices that honor the natural curiosity and joy of young children.

Participants will explore:

• The impact of academic pushdown on preschool-age children and the importance of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strategies to advocate for playful, inquiry-based learning that supports cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• Approaches to engaging parents and administrators in understanding the benefits of child-led, developmentally appropriate curricula.
• Practical examples of integrating early literacy and numeracy skills into playful, hands-on activities that align with research and best practices.

Gateways Competency Area: HGD(2.00) CDA Subject Area: CDA 2(2.00)

Presented by Paula Schnicker-Johnson, Rend Lake College