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This has been such an incredible start to our school year. Over the last few weeks, we have been focused on providing follow up technical assistance from our Empowering Educators the Conscious Discipline Way training with Cheryl Cotter. Our biggest take away has been the multiple interactions on the importance of visual schedules and routines in the classroom. Together we learned about the importance of soothing the lower centers of the brain for learning. We compared and contrasted tools and strategies for maintaining and regulating off task behavior. We also constructed a school plan in which we implemented structures, rituals, and routines that build a classroom founded on safety, connection and problem solving. We are really enjoying hearing more and more success stories of how you have used our follow up technical assistance in the field.

We are looking forward to hearing more success stories of how you have used our follow up technical assistance and see how your students have responded to those resources. If any of you need additional assistance in implementing the material provided, we are available for you in enhancing your practice.

It's going to be an incredible and interactive time at our next professional development day. We welcome Dr. Angela Eckhoff, Professor of Teaching and Learning at Old Dominion University as she presents Reggio Emilia - Make Learning and Teaching Visible in Early Learning Spaces on Saturday, October 5. Together we will investigate the nature of learning in early childhood environments; discover what your image of the learner is and what your role is as the teacher; and learn what it means to document learning and how documentation can help you become a more effective educator. We can't wait to see you all there.

We thank you for your dedication and willingness to pour into the next generation through education as we elevate and promote the highest quality early childhood development and education in Indian River County.

Wishing you all the best,

Amanda & Todd