Exceptional Learners Fact Sheet Resource Booklet

02/16/2025

Earn 4 hours of Bright from the Start approved training Saturday February 22 at the Anchored virtual conference! I'll be sharing Biblical leadership principles and trauma informed classroom management strategies! We have so many more exciting sessions! Spanish sessions and translation services are available. Register before its too late!

While friends and colleagues know her as Jenny Sue, her students simply referred to as “The Science Lady!” Professor, writer, blogger, consultant, and teacher, Jenny Sue has spent the last 31 years working with teachers to show how science can be used to reinforce skills in math, reading, and wr...

02/11/2025

🚀 Exciting News for Early Education Leaders! 🚀

Join us for the virtual ACSI Early Education Bilingual Leader Connect Meeting, facilitated by the amazing Rebeca Rosa! 🌟

🗓 Feb 27, 2025 01:00 PM, Mar 27, 2025 01:00 PM, and Apr 24, 2025 01:00 PM

This meeting is designed to explore effective strategies for integrating biblical teachings while serving Spanish speaking students and meeting their unique needs. Topics will include how to integrate Biblical teaching into everyday learning. By the end of this session, directors and teachers will be equipped with practical tools to foster a bilingual learning environment that encourages spiritual growth and language development for DLL (Dual Language Learners) while respecting cultural and language differences.

📌 Register at https://acsi.zoom.us/meeting/register/b9ZFsp5bTH2YvVjOpk9piw #/registration
Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on young learners!

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01/17/2025

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12/22/2024

10/13/2024

Are the winds of change blowing rapidly in your classroom or school? Do you need some encouragement and practical trauma informed teaching strategies? Get anchored in Biblical truth during this tumultuous season! Join us in person or virtually for ACSI ACSI Early Education Anchored professional development opportunity.
Learn more at: https://www.acsi.org/academic-programs/early-education/anchored-professional-development-for-early-educators
ACSI Early Education
TulsaMoms
Tulsa Therapy Network
Chesapeake Edu
Oklahoma Play Coalition
Stand for Children - Tennessee
Coronavirus Childcare Los Angeles (connecting parents and sitters)

09/30/2024

SIDS Awareness Month is almost here!
With October fast approaching, there’s still time to boost awareness about ways to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths. The SIDS Awareness Month Digital Toolkit has valuable free resources to help you start conversations with parents and early educators about safe sleep for babies.

The Challenge empowers parents and caregivers to put their skills into action by creating a safe sleep environment. The Toolkit provides everything you need—detailed instructions, completion certificates, even a printable “prescription” slip—to take the Challenge at a community baby shower or parenting class, or by sharing a video online.

Are you ready for the Challenge? These community member videos show how people and organizations have made the Challenge their ow...

09/26/2024

Canadian researchers tracked use by the same children over three years, finding early tablet use leads to increased anger and more tablet use.

09/26/2024

By the time Helene reaches us, it will be a tropical storm, but it will still pack a punch with heavy rain – from 8-12 inches – and high winds – up to 60-miles-per-hour, which the National Weather Service tells us will peak between Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon.

With the rain we’re slated to get this afternoon and this evening from another weather system, local flooding could be a factor from Helene because the ground will already be saturated.

The one-two punch of rain combined with heavy winds could also lead to downed trees and power lines. So, here are some resources to consider when preparing for the coming storm.
I just recorded content regarding emergency preparedness for the ACSI EE Leader Network Meeting PLC. https://your.acsi.org

The link for free FEMA childcare training is: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-36.a&lang=en
The link to the REMS grants is: https://rems.ed.gov/funding
The link to the handout is: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:00df5e1f-ef70-42f9-a48c-294e335cc8d1
Time out of the office is a great time to review family manuals, personnel handbooks, and volunteer handbooks to ensure they are aligned with the National Health and Safety Performance Standards.
https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240924/fema-urges-gulf-coast-residents-and-visitors-prepare-now-ahead-potential

https://gema.georgia.gov/hurricane-helene

https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2024-09-25-hurricane-tropical-storm-helene-forecast-florida-southeast

https://www.georgiapower.com/

https://www.noaa.gov/helene
Please stay away from downed power lines and report them to Georgia Power immediately. Do not drive into flooded streets without knowing the depth of the water. Stay tuned to local news reports and heed all emergency warnings and recommendations.
Be well and stay safe.ACSI Early Education
The Christian Education Mandate
Purpose Driven Early Educators
ACSI Early Education

One-stop event page for Posted September 24, 2024 NEWS RELEASE ALERT: Communities need to prepare for catastrophic, life-threatening inland flooding from , even well after landfall NOAA's National Weather Service wants you to have the latest, most accurate information on Hurricane Hel...

09/26/2024

I'm so excited about our upcoming Anchored ACSI Early Education workshop this weekend Arizona Christian University in Glendale, Arizona! Dr. Christie Baird will share concept around the topic: Language and Literacy Development in Young Children: Creating a Curiosity for Literacy: Fun, Hands-On Strategies for Young Learners! Register at https://www.acsi.org/academic-programs/early-education/early-education-conferences/glendale-az-workshop and I'll see you there!
The Christian Education Mandate
Christian Education Cafe' Podcast
Exceptional Learners Fact Sheet Resource Booklet
Effective Planning and Administration of Early Education Programs
Purpose Driven Early Educators
Program Administrator's Roundtable
ACSI Early Education

DrAlthea Penn

As you are ending this school year and beginning to plan for the 2023-2024 school year, ACSI invites you to mark your calendar and make plans to attend the many ACSI events and experiences happening in the United States. Learn more about our upcoming events.

09/26/2024

08/21/2024

I love these new resources for addressing anxiety and self-esteem.
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The Christian Education Mandate
Exceptional Learners Fact Sheet Resource Booklet
Effective Planning and Administration of Early Education Programs
Early Education Program Administration Toolkit