Professional Development for All
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Superintendents' Early Childhood Plan
2020 Professional Development for All Summer Webinar Series
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Community Voices: Supporting Children and Families During Challenging Times
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In recent months, our society has faced unprecedented circumstances, including the COVID-19 pandemic, heightened awareness of police brutality against people of color, and nationwide protests to demand racial justice. These experiences have caused increased stress for children and families, particularly in communities of color, and have dramatically affected early care and education.
Last month, many of you completed our Professional Development for All survey. Your responses overwhelmingly told us that you want to
learn more about how to support children’s social and emotional development in these challenging times
. With all of this in mind, we have planned a
PD for All summer webinar series
focused on this important topic.
The series will begin on July 6 with "Community Voices: Supporting Children and Families During Challenging Times," from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
This live panel discussion will explore how the current context has impacted children’s social and emotional development and how Omaha’s early childhood community is responding to families’ needs while working toward racial equity and healing. The discussion will be co-facilitated by Dr. Kerry-Ann Escayg, assistant professor of teacher education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Dr. Amy Mart, director of professional learning at the Buffett Early Childhood Institute. Panel members will include representatives from the Learning Community Center of North Omaha, the Learning Community Center of South Omaha, Ralston Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools, and the Buffett Institute. Participants will receive a certificate for 90 minutes of continuing education, approved by the Nebraska Department of Education.
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Date and Time
Monday, July 6, 2020
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Two additional webinars are planned for later this summer: "
Fostering Supportive Relationships for Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood
" and "
Helping Young Children Cope with Strong Emotions
." Watch for additional details and registration information coming soon on the
Buffett Institute website
.
We hope that you all continue to be well in these uncertain times, and we look forward to learning with you this summer.
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About the Superintendents' Early Childhood Plan
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The Superintendents' Early Childhood Plan is a groundbreaking initiative that represents one of the nation's most innovative, comprehensive approaches to reducing achievement gaps for children from birth through Grade 3. It is built around intensive, continuous, and evidence-based services for children living in high concentrations of poverty in the Omaha metro area. The plan was developed by the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska in partnership with the 11 school districts of the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties. The Buffett Institute continues to facilitate implementation of the plan, which is largely funded by the Learning Community.
The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. The Buffett Institute is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations, or assistance, please call/contact the University of Nebraska Chief Compliance Officer (phone: 402.472.8404).
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