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Thursday, February 6
 

9:00am CST

Fostering Student Self-Regulation and Supporting Anxious Youth in the Early Childhood Classroom
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center
In this presentation, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Caroline Adelman will provide an overview of the core features of anxiety in young children, will discuss an interpersonal model of both anxiety and self-regulation skills in young children, and will offer concrete tools for early childhood educators to effectively support anxious children and their families.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Caroline Adelman

Dr. Caroline Adelman

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director and Founder, Chicago Psychotherapy
Dr. Adelman is the Clinical Director and Founder of Chicago Psychotherapy. Dr. Adelman completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships at the Child Study Center at Yale University... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center  1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Partnering with Children

10:15am CST

Cultivating Deep Connections with the Outdoors: Interweaving creativity, natural materials, and the voices of children into meaningful learning experiences
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Classroom 8, Learning Center
Experiences in nature have life-long, beneficial effects, which is why the outdoors is a cornerstone of play-based ECE programs. When children utilize the natural world in creative ways, rich learning takes place. Seedpods, leaves, and twigs lend themselves to shaping the landscape of imaginative, creative projects and inquiries. These natural materials have the power to showcase children’s voices, take their ideas further, and add richness to theories, queries, and reflections. This workshop explores the use of natural materials as artistic mediums and tools. Through hands-on experiences, we will investigate ways in which natural materials provide an authentic, creative context for learning and self-expression. This workshop is grounded in inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach. Through this lens children are seen as protagonists in their own learning, and teachers become researchers and facilitators, learning alongside their students. The Reggio Emilia Approach focuses heavily on the importance of the “100 Languages”, a metaphor that highlights the significance of creative mediums, such as watercolor, clay, or dance, which promote the voice of each child. This workshop also takes inspiration from David Sobel’s work on place-based learning, and the authentic experiences that take place when children are given opportunities to build relationships with their outdoor spaces.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hassing

Sarah Hassing

Atelierista , The College School
Sarah Hassing is an atelierista at The College School, in Saint Louis, Missouri, where she has collaborated with children for the pastseventeeneen years. Her background in the visual arts helps to bring the hundred languages to life in the studio. Sarah has visited the municipal... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Classroom 8, Learning Center  1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Partnering with Children

10:15am CST

Fostering Student Self-Regulation and Supporting Anxious Youth in the Early Childhood Classroom
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center
In this presentation, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Caroline Adelman will provide an overview of the core features of anxiety in young children, will discuss an interpersonal model of both anxiety and self-regulation skills in young children, and will offer concrete tools for early childhood educators to effectively support anxious children and their families.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Caroline Adelman

Dr. Caroline Adelman

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director and Founder, Chicago Psychotherapy
Dr. Adelman is the Clinical Director and Founder of Chicago Psychotherapy. Dr. Adelman completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships at the Child Study Center at Yale University... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center  1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Partnering with Children

10:15am CST

Three Pillars of Partnership: Parents, Teachers & Environment
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Classroom 1, Learning Center
Parents, teachers, and the child’s environments are essential pillars in supporting the development of the young child. In this session, we will highlight not only how teachers can be well-prepared in their work with children and their classroom spaces, but we will also focus on how teachers can partner with parents to guide them in their roles and in their home environments, all with the shared goal of helping each child reach their fullest potential!
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Classroom 1, Learning Center  1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Partnering with Children   Partnering with Families

2:30pm CST

Book Talk with the Librarians: Fostering Partnerships with Young Readers
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Classroom 1, Learning Center
Librarians can be your best allies! Join representatives from Glencoe, Wilmette, and Winnetka-Northfield Public Libraries as they highlight books that help foster partnerships with young readers. Not only will you walk away with a list of great classroom titles, you will also learn what resources the library can offer you!
Speakers
avatar for Susan Schober

Susan Schober

Children's Librarian, Glencoe Public Library
Susan has been working with young children in schools and libraries for over 20 years, with special interests in both literacy and folk music. In her seven years at the Glencoe Public Library she has presented hundreds of storytimes, developed the Reader, Discovery Pack, and Parenting... Read More →
avatar for Ruth Bell

Ruth Bell

Youth Services Outreach Librarian, Wilmette Public Library
Ruth Bell is the Preschool Engagement Librarian at Wilmette Public Library. She enjoys bringing storytimes and library services to the local schools and is passionate about connecting people to resources and supporting the community’s love of knowledge and discovery.
avatar for Tom Malinowski

Tom Malinowski

Youth Services Librarian, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library
Tom Malinowski has been a librarian for over 10 years serving western and northern suburbs of Chicago, even a brief stint in Boise, Idaho!. He's been at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District for almost two years. Creative play is important! When he's not librarian-ing Tom likes... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Classroom 1, Learning Center  1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Partnering with Children

2:30pm CST

Cultivating Deep Connections with the Outdoors: Interweaving creativity, natural materials, and the voices of children into meaningful learning experiences
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Classroom 8, Learning Center
Experiences in nature have life-long, beneficial effects, which is why the outdoors is a cornerstone of play-based ECE programs. When children utilize the natural world in creative ways, rich learning takes place. Seedpods, leaves, and twigs lend themselves to shaping the landscape of imaginative, creative projects and inquiries. These natural materials have the power to showcase children’s voices, take their ideas further, and add richness to theories, queries, and reflections. This workshop explores the use of natural materials as artistic mediums and tools. Through hands-on experiences, we will investigate ways in which natural materials provide an authentic, creative context for learning and self-expression. This workshop is grounded in inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach. Through this lens children are seen as protagonists in their own learning, and teachers become researchers and facilitators, learning alongside their students. The Reggio Emilia Approach focuses heavily on the importance of the “100 Languages”, a metaphor that highlights the significance of creative mediums, such as watercolor, clay, or dance, which promote the voice of each child. This workshop also takes inspiration from David Sobel’s work on place-based learning, and the authentic experiences that take place when children are given opportunities to build relationships with their outdoor spaces.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hassing

Sarah Hassing

Atelierista , The College School
Sarah Hassing is an atelierista at The College School, in Saint Louis, Missouri, where she has collaborated with children for the pastseventeeneen years. Her background in the visual arts helps to bring the hundred languages to life in the studio. Sarah has visited the municipal... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Classroom 8, Learning Center  1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Partnering with Children

2:30pm CST

Fostering Student Self-Regulation and Supporting Anxious Youth in the Early Childhood Classroom
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center
In this presentation, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Caroline Adelman will provide an overview of the core features of anxiety in young children, will discuss an interpersonal model of both anxiety and self-regulation skills in young children, and will offer concrete tools for early childhood educators to effectively support anxious children and their families.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Caroline Adelman

Dr. Caroline Adelman

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director and Founder, Chicago Psychotherapy
Dr. Adelman is the Clinical Director and Founder of Chicago Psychotherapy. Dr. Adelman completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships at the Child Study Center at Yale University... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center  1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Partnering with Children

2:30pm CST

Individual School Breakout Sessions
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Burnstein Hall, Regenstein Center
If your school has elected to take this time to connect and process at the end of The Summit, then this is the selection for you. The Collaboration Session is designated to allow for reflecting, processing, goal setting, and defining your next steps. Enjoy coming back together with your team, exploring what you have learned, and planning what you would like to take forward in your practice as a school.
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Burnstein Hall, Regenstein Center  1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Partnering with Children   Partnering with Families   Partnering with Community

2:30pm CST

Sharing Stories, Building Bonds: Documentation’s Role in Community Connectivity
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center
In this session, educators will discover innovative approaches to leveraging documentation of student learning as a catalyst for fostering meaningful connections within the school community. Participants will explore practical strategies for engaging parents/caregivers, fellow teachers, students, and visitors through compelling documentation practices. This session is ideal for teachers, administrators, and education professionals seeking to enhance community engagement and collaboration within their school environment.
Speakers
avatar for Meg Fitzgerald

Meg Fitzgerald

Early Childhood Director, Bennett Day School
With a strong love for early childhood education and a passion for best-practice teaching, Meg returns to the Bennett Day School as the Early Childhood Director, bringing seventeen years of experience working with our youngest learners and families. Meg earned a B.S. in Early Childhood... Read More →
avatar for Molly Simmons

Molly Simmons

Lead PreK Teacher, Bennett Day School
As a PreKindergarten teacher with over ten years of experience, Molly has developed a love for teaching within an emergent curriculum that emphasizes a family-focused approach. With a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Erikson Institute, her passion for family-school... Read More →
avatar for Allison Bartolozzi

Allison Bartolozzi

Lead PreK Teacher, Bennett Day School
Allison began her journey working with children during her undergraduate years at Ohio University, where she was first introduced to the Reggio Emilia approach. This inspiring experience in an early childcare center sparked her commitment to progressive education. After several years... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center  1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Partnering with Children   Partnering with Families   Partnering with Community
 
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