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Upcoming Webinars
Growing Your Childcare Center in the Age of Change
Thursday, January 15, 2026 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Presented by Marnie Forestieri Zettler. During the upcoming edWebinar, sponsored by Kaplan's Classroom Management for Early Learning Community, your host, Marnie Forestieri Zettler, will introduce practical systems to help you grow enrollment, improve staff retention, and differentiate your childcare brand in today's ever evolving landscape. This session blends real-world case studies, actionable frameworks, and proven strategies to help you achieve sustainable growth.
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Pathways to Project-Based Learning Environments in Early Childhood Classrooms
Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Presented by Lori Doriot, Curriculum and Training Specialist for Kaplan Early. During their involvement in classroom projects, children gain deep understanding, knowledge, and social skills, all of which are foundational to their future success. During the upcoming edWebinar, sponsored by Kaplan's Classroom Management for Early Learning Community, Lori Doriot will help you discover what project-based learning is, why it's important, and how to incorporate this teaching practice in your early childhood and pre-K classrooms.
Creating a Culture of Wellness and Resilience in Early Childhood Settings
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Presented by Debi Mahler, Betsy Griffin, Colleen Wallace, and Katy Carpenter. Amid funding shortages, staff turnover, and an increasing number of children affected by trauma, those working in the early childhood setting may feel like resilience will never be within reach. During the upcoming edWebinar, your hosts will share the core principles of resilience, ways to identify key factors that build resilience, and strategies to help strengthen resilience within early care and education settings.
Building a Culture of Safety: Practical Emergency Preparedness for Early Childhood Programs
Thursday, September 4, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Presented by Andy Roszak, JD, MPA, EMT-Paramedic, and founder and CEO of the Institute for Childhood Preparedness. You can't stop emergencies from happening. But with the right tools at hand, you can act swiftly when the unexpected strikes. During this webinar, host Andy Roszak will share practical, confidence-building strategies to make everyday readiness part of your routine. You'll learn how to identify potential safety threats, communicate clearly with staff and parents, and guide children through preparedness routines without fear.
The Childcare Start-Up Roadmap
Thursday, July 10, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Presented by Marnie Forestieri Zettler, Founder and CEO, Young Innovators Academy. Are you considering purchasing an existing child care center, buying a franchise, or starting your own child care business from the ground up? In this EdWebinar, Marnie will share an actionable start-up roadmap that will help you define the type of child care model you want to follow, assess your financial preparedness, learn how to create a business plan, and understand the startup costs and potential funding sources for your project.
Introducing the Life Cycle to Young Children: Building Empathy and Emotional Resilience
Thursday, June 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Presented by Dr. Carla Gull, Associate Professor, Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College; and Dr. Laura Wilhelm, VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company. Come along on an eye-opening journey of discovery as your hosts introduce the full life cycle to young children, including the natural processes of death, decay, and decomposition. In this edWebinar, you'll see how these often-overlooked aspects of nature provide rich opportunities for young children to build social skills, as well as understanding, empathy, and emotional resilience. You'll also learn developmentally appropriate ways to guide children in understanding life cycles as more than just beginnings, they're about transformations, endings, and the beauty of renewal.
The ABCs of Mindfulness: Aim to Be Calm
Thursday, May 15, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Presented by Bari Koral, Child Yoga Expert and Owner of Yogapalooza. Join Bari for another joyful, interactive webinar where you'll learn her newest mindfulness tool: ABC for Calm. This easy-to-use routine, backed by research and practical classroom experience, will help children transition, reset, and self-regulate throughout the day.