Early Childhood Education

Understanding & Guiding Children’s Behavior
Wednesdays; October 28, November 4 and November 11
7:30-9:30 PM
Participants will use the case-study method to deeply observe one of their students to gain a better understanding of the child, the reason they struggle and methods for supporting them.
COK Hours: 6 Child Development
Cost: $30
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Creating Experiences Surrounding the Holidays
Wednesday, November 18
7:30-9:30 PM
Explore methods to turn holiday learning into wonder-filled explorations. This workshop will focus on Chanukah.
COK Hours: 1 curriculum, .5 child development, .5 professionalism
Cost: $10
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Outdoor Learning Task Force Launch
Beginning November 8; meets monthly
Time: TBD
This is a community of practice focused on learning outdoors. We will learn about best practices, conduct site visits and reviews and create a document that guides fellow educators in ways to create and/or improve the outdoor classroom.
Cost: $10
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Curriculum Design
Wednesday, December 2
7:30-9:30 PM
Participants will practice methods of lesson planning that focus on skill buildings and authentic assessment.
COK Hours: 2 Curriculum
Cost: $10
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Children as Explorers – Part 1
Wednesday, December 23
7:30-9:30 PM
Give children the opportunity to discover the world around them, identify approaches to learning that support curiosity, and deepen understanding.
COK Hours: 2 Child Development
Cost: $10
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CJE has a certificate of approval to offer a wide-variety of programs and opportunities for educators. CJE benefits from having skilled associate trainers in our system who can teach a variety of courses. We look forward to your participation in our offerings.

CJE has a certificate of approval to offer a wide-variety of programs and opportunities for educators. CJE benefits from having skilled associate trainers in our system who can teach a variety of courses. We look forward to your participation in our offerings.

CJE provides an annual CoP on select topics in educational leadership. Past CoPs have included “Art in the Early Years: Turning Your Classroom into an Atelier”, “Teaching Israel to Young Children” and more.

The annual early childhood educators conference offers educators CoK hours to study with their colleagues from across the many schools in the system. In 2019, 320 educators attended the conference focusing on creating environments that help children, families and colleagues thrive.

We believe that at the heart of engaging and meaningful Israel Education, are Israel Educators who are deeply knowledgeable, specifically skilled, and nuanced in their approach.  To that end we convene Israel educators several times a year to discuss complexity and struggle in teaching Israel while reinforcing the foundation of love and emotional attachment to it.  We also connect educators to a variety of Israel education professional development opportunities.

CJE works with schools to navigate the Maryland EXCELS program, a voluntary state program that recognizes excellence in child care centers and preschools.

The Maryland Childcare Credential Program recognizes child care providers who go beyond the requirements of State licensing and registration regulations. The program provides stipends of up to $1,000 per year plus full college tuition toward any level degree in early childhood education. Additionally, the credential program provides up to $400 per year toward other related professional development opportunities.

CJE has a partnership with BCCCRC to provide ongoing workshops and opportunities for all early childhood educators who would like to attend trainings that are in the local area around CJE.

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