Early Learning Symposium 2021-2022
Navigating the New Now: Building a Community of Support

​ Part I: Fostering Social-Emotional Skills through Books
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Flyers in English, Spanish & Chinese
Online event via Zoom
 Register here!

Returning to the classroom and child care has been challenging for children, families, and early learning professionals. At this workshop, Oakland early learning professionals will learn tips on how to use books to support the development of social-emotional skills. A free bag of five children's books centered around social-emotional learning will be available for pick up for those who register for this event. Event registrants should check their email inbox for pick-up details. A big thank you to Tandem, Partners in Early Learning for contributing to the purchase of the books and for managing the distribution! 
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This first workshop of the year will feature: 

• Choosing appropriate books for infants, toddlers and preschoolers that teach social-emotional skills.
• Incorporating the social emotional skills promoted in children’s books into classroom management. 
• Promoting reading comprehension and engagement during book read alouds. 
• Time to learn and share with each other in small groups. 

​View our agenda here. 

Due to limited capacity, Oakland providers will be prioritized in registration. 
Language interpretation available as well as professional development credits.

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Participating partners: Oakland Unified School District, Oakland Starting Smart & Strong, Oakland Literacy Coalition, City of Oakland Head Start/Early Head Start, ACOE, First 5 Alameda, BANANAS, YMCA East Bay, St. Vincent's Day Home, Unity Council, the New Teacher Center, Alameda County Early Care and Education Program, Hively, and Tandem, Partners in Early Learning. 

This free event is sponsored by: