The COVID-19 pandemic has called all early childhood educators to muster our courage and strength like never before. Exchange Press, in collaboration with Hinge Early Education Brokers and Video Active Productions, has created this free video series. Each video has inspiration, support, and practical advice from experts to help you navigate the rough waters of this crisis.  




 

Video #1
Supporting Adults in Your Community

  • The Children Are Watching
  • Dealing with the Emotions of Change
  • Maintaining Social Connectedness
  • Taking Care of Ourselves
  • The Healing Power of Nature
  
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Presenters in this video: Bonnie Neugebauer, Nancy Rosenow, Dr. Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan,
Nefertiti Poyner Ed.D, Kathe Petchel, Holly Elissa Bruno MA, JD


 

Video #2
Technology as a Lifeline

  • Staying Connected
  • Technology at Home
  • Technology and Teachers
  • Technology Tips
  
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Presenters in this video: Elyssa Nelson, Cecilia Scott-Croff Ed.D, Chip Donohue Ph.D,
Christine Whitmire, MSEd, Andy Sherrard, Luis A. Hernandez, Sam Hall,
Rhonda Paver M.A., Alison Maher M.A, Dr. Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan


 

Video #3
Teachers Demonstrating Resilience, Commitment and Heart

  • Teachers Under Stress
  • How to Nurture Staff
    • Action #1 - Stay Connected
    • Action #2 - Provide Support
    • Action #3 - Generate Joy
    • Action #4 - Encourage Reinvention
  • Ensuring Teacher Wellness
  
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Presenters in this video: Aleta Mechtel, Dr. Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan, Ellen M. Drolette, Nancy Rosenow, Luis A. Hernandez, Kathe Petchel, Michelle Zimmer, Phil Acord, Cecilia Scott-Croff Ed.D., Rachel Robertson, Marjorie Kostelnik, PhD


 

Video #4
Rebuilding Your Child Care Organization

  • The New Economics of Child Care
  • A Reopening Case Study
  • Key Financial Considerations
    • Cash is Key
    • Be Bold in Setting Tuition
    • Three Buckets of Expenses (Staff, Facilities, Services and Vendors)
  • Projecting Tuition Income
  • Securing Government Funding
  • Exploring New Sources of Income
  • Be Realistic
  
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Presenters in this video: Kathy Ligon, Radha Mohan, Tom Wyatt, Andy Sherrard, Phil Acord, Heidi Hagel Braid


 

Video #5
Engaging, Assuring and Re-Enrolling Parents

  • Parents’ Experiences Sheltering at Home
  • Staying Engaged with Parents
  • Re-Opening and Re-Enrolling
  • Addressing Parents’ Fears
  
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Presenters in this video: Ivonne Diaz, Anthony Diaz, Lauren H. Paver, Christina Schlottenmeier, Rob Schlottenmeier, Chrystal Taitt, Tess Krovetz, Ashley Marotta, Luis A. Hernandez, Aleta Bechtel, Julie Wassom, Molly Petchel, Holly Bayer, Amber Trapp, Linda Smith, and Bonnie Neugebauer


 

Video #6
Children Sheltering at Home

  • Children’s Experiences
  • Supporting Children
  • Children with Special Challenges
  • You Have a Knife in Your Brain
  
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Presenters in this video: Lauren H. Paver, Chrystal Taitt, Ivonne Diaz, Amber Trapp, Laura Freund, Shirley Penley, Aretha Kitson, Kayla Rodriguez, Glenda Torres, Elyssa Nelson, Molly Petchel, Christine Burkholder, Luis A. Hernandez, Alison Maher, Roger Neugebauer, Cecilia Scott-Croff, Holly Elissa Bruno, Sandra Duncan


 

Video #7
Global Early Childhood Perspectives on the Pandemic

  • Lockdown Experience
  • Reopening Strategies
  • Sunflower Challenge
  
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Presenters in this video: Roger Neugebauer, Sheldon Shaeffer, Margaret Akinware, Peggy Zhong, Karma Gayleg, Ebenezer Lartey, Nick Chignall, Nicole Biondi, Dr Swati Popat Vats, Nazarkhudo Dastambuev, PhD., Najeebulah Musafirzada, June O’Sullivan, Rana Ismael, Sheldon Shaeffer, Hasan Baiee, Sinisa-Senad, Anne Sivanathan, Chelsea Rolfe, Magela Guimeraes, Maria Thereza Olivia Marcilio, Priyanka Handa Ram, Amrita Jain, Analesi Tuicauma


 

Video #8
How to Address Inequities in Early Childhood Education

  • Addressing Inequity in Early Childhood Programs
  • Personal Experiences and Perspectives
  • Inequity in Early Childhood Education
    • Early Childhood Education Undervalued
    • Historical Traumas
    • Inequities in Policies and Practices
  • Promoting Equity in Early Childhood Programs
  
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Presenters in this video: Walter Gilliam, Duane Dennis, Iris Chin Ponte, Ijumaa Jordan, Mismiki, Montgomery, Michael Browne, Leona Dickens-Adams, Nick Terrones, Natalie Renew, Priscilla Acosta, Tamara Johnson, Luis A. Hernandez, Ann Pelo


 

Video #9
Thinking Outside the Box

  • Re-Defining Curriculum Goals
  • Exploring Technology
  • Rethinking Program Approaches
  • Considering Structural Changes
  
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Presenters in this video: Mike Brown, Bonnie Neugebauer, Michael Browne, Mismiki Montgomery, Rachel Robertson, Diann Gano, Debra Sullivan, Chip Donohue, Iris Ponte, Luis Hernandez, Joe Waters, June O'Sullivan, Louise Stoney


 

Video #10
The Future of Early Childhood Education

  • Future Demand for Child Care
  • The Future of Funding
  • Future Policies
  
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Presenters in this video: Rob Gruenwald, Tom Wyatt, Natalie Renew, Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan, Luis Hernandez, Radha Mohan, Shannon Rudisill, Diann Gano, Linda Smith, Jerry Cutts, Fran McIntyre, Ann Pelo, Louise Stoney, Nick Terrones, Duane Dennis, Tommy Sheridan, Dan Huber


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