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Early Childhood

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UW ECHO in Early Childhood increases the capacity of early childhood professionals to identify and implement best practices in areas that include early literacy, transitions, behavior support and identification, and referral detection.

Network participants include case managers/family service coordinators, general educators, home daycare providers, paraeducators, related service providers (OTs, PT, SLPs, etc.), school administrators, school directors, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, special educators, state agency staff and all others interested in improving outcomes for students in the early childhood setting.

UW ECHO in Early Childhood is a collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Health and the Wyoming Early Childhood Outreach Network.


Sessions

Sessions are on Fridays, bi-weekly, 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. MT via Zoom video conferencing technology.

To register for the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 sessions, click the button below.

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January 17: Get Off the Rug and Let's Jump Into Learning

In this session participants will learn about Outdoor Learning, a broad term that includes: outdoor play in the early years, school grounds projects, environmental education, recreational and adventure activities, personal and social development programs, expeditions, team building, leadership training, management development, education for sustainability, adventure therapy … and more, but it requires getting off the rug.

Presenter: Amy Reyes, Early Learning Specialist, Wyoming Department of Education-School Support Division

January 31: Risk vs. Hazard in Outdoor Learning

In this session, participants will learn about the value of risky play/outdoor play and learning, how to safely encourage outdoor play in the classroom and outdoor environments. Participants will also leave with design considerations and ideas for their own outdoor spaces.

Presenters: Abigain Cano Perez, Education and Engagment Coordinator, National Wildlife Federation
Andrea Barbknecht, Education Director, Wyoming Wildlife Federation

February 14: Coming to Our Senses: Inclusive Strategies for Getting Children Outside

In this session attendees will learn about the role of the 8 sensory systems in daily life. Through thoughtful planning, children can be provided with an inclusive palette of sensory rich opportunities to thrive outside.

Presenter: Amy Wagenfeld, Ph.D., OTR/L, SCEM, FAOTA, Professor and Design Consultant

 

February 28: Bringing it All Together: Putting Together the Pieces for Outdoor Learning

In this session attendees will take a deeper dive into what outdoor learning can look like for young children, including intentionally planned field trips, spontaneous exploration, and creative moments.

Presenter: Jahn Smylie, Lead Preschool Room Teacher, Early Care and Education Center, University of Wyoming

 


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Contact Us

UW Project ECHO

Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

Dept. 4298; 1000 E. University Ave.

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-2977

Toll Free: (888) 989-9463

TeleType: (800) 908-7011

Fax: (307) 766-2763

Email: projectecho@uwyo.edu






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