Educators will participate in four full days of deep learning around the Prekindergarten Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy. The purpose of the Essential Practices in Early Literacy is to increase Michigan’s capacity to improve children’s literacy by identifying a small set of research supported daily core literacy instructional practices.

The Community Based Organization Meetings are centered around discussion, collaboration, and conversation about the Great Start Readiness Program.

Participants will discover the benefits of Creative Curriculum’s social-emotional learning curriculum that will help develop the foundation children need for success in school and life by promoting social-emotional skills such as self-control, problem-solving, relationship building, and healthy decision-making.  Participants will learn about the different aspects of Al’s Pals, including developmentally appropriate, puppet-based lessons impactful teaching approaches and engaging family resources.

The Creative Curriculum for Preschool defines and incorporates 38 objectives for development and learning that are predictors of school success and tied to early learning standards. Teachers will learn how to design an effective learning environment, develop a daily schedule that reflects programmatic and curricular objectives, and incorporate intentional teaching throughout the day to support each child's development and learning in all areas.

Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of children forming and sustaining positive relationships with adults and other children in the classroom. Participants will learn how to support children in managing and expressing their emotions in a healthy way, as well as intentionally teaching problem solving skills. Participants will reflect on the learning environment, daily routine, transitions and how they impact children’s social and emotional development

Participants will discover the benefits of play and how it connects to learning.  Why is play critical for children’s learning? Join us as we discuss different strategies to engage preschool children in meaningful learning through play. Teachers will gain knowledge on the impact of play as children explore and learn about their world.

Come join us as we explore the power of teaching cultural awareness, and the importance of establishing a sense of belonging by welcoming all children and families into the classroom! Learn how to engage children in activities that promote the acceptance and respect of different backgrounds. Participants will walk away with strategies and resources on how to build cultural competence in the classroom.

Are your Spidey Senses tingling? Help grow your superpowers by learning and planning for children that present with sensory needs. Participants will gain information on identifying sensory characteristics and planning classroom activities to support students.

A consistent daily routine is implemented in the GSRP classroom to promote balanced participatory learning through all portions of the day. This workshop will focus on Small Group and allow participants to deepen their understanding and provide effective and appropriate practices to support learning.

Learn the basic skills of the COR Advantage online assessment system: entering anecdotal notes, assigning scoring levels, running reports, and sharing data with families.

Target Audience: CRN Members, Macomb County Great Start Readiness Program staff, Macomb County Agency Representation

Target Audience: CRN Members, Macomb County Great Start Readiness Program staff, Macomb County Agency Representation

Target Audience: Macomb County School Counselors Macomb County School Counselors are invited to earn their 5 Military SCECHs through an interactive and exciting visit to Selfridge National Guard Base in Harrison Township. Attendees will learn about the various branches of the United States Military including what makes each unique, career opportunities, and enlistment procedures.

Target Audience: CRN Members, Macomb County Great Start Readiness Program staff, Macomb County Agency Representation

Target Audience: CRN Members, Macomb County Great Start Readiness Program staff, Macomb County Agency Representation

Target Audience: CRN Members, Macomb County Great Start Readiness Program staff, Macomb County Agency Representation

Target Audience: CRN Members, Macomb County Great Start Readiness Program staff, Macomb County Agency Representation