ECLC Community Resource Newsletter

March 6 (11 AM): Beyond Behavior Management: Coaching for Lasting Change and Emotional Growth in ECE, by Prerna Richards

March 12 (11 AM): Listening In: Lessons from Infants and Caregivers in Early Relational Health, by Claudia M. Gold, M.D.

March 13 (12-12:30 PM): Brightlife Kids "Family Health Masterclass" Webinar

March 15: "Love and Literacy Across California": A Deaf and Hard of Hearing Literacy Event

March 19 (11 AM): Frustrating Temperament Traits: Strengths-Based Approaches To Ensure Young Children Thrive, by Raelene Ostberg, M.Ed.

March 20 (12-12:30 PM): ECLC Parent Education Series: Supporting Language Development- Register Here!

March 26 (11 AM): Child-Led Play Leads to Early Literacy, by Stacy Benge, M.S.

Join this course to build strong, healthy relationships with your children, address children’s problem behavior, minimize problems that disrupt family life, and raise responsible, caring children. During this four- or five-part series, discuss such topics as:

• You and your child
• Preventing problems
• Encouraging positive behavior
• Preparing for school success

Mondays, March 3-31, 5-7 p.m.
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 19-28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Organization: Olive Crest
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5 years old
Location: Virtual
Dates: See date links above
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click on the date links above to view flier and registration information or call 714-243-4292.

Join families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers in an environment designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet community partners who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community. This is a recurring event that occurs the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of every month.

Organization: Pretend City Children’s Museum
Audience: Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities
Location: Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, 92618
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 5-7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. RSVP coming soon. Click here(link is external) for more information.

Explore how one can nurture a child’s natural sense of wonder while guiding them toward a more inclusive and unbiased perspective of the world around them. In this interactive workshop, participants will:

• Unpack the science behind bias and its role in our daily lives.
• Reflect on how our experiences influence the way we see others.
• Discover strategies to help children grow with an open mind, free from limiting stereotypes.

Organization: Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children (OCAEYC)
Audience: Early childhood educators and caregivers
Location: Virtual or in-person, Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, 92618
Date: Thursday, March 6, 6-7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here(link is external) to register for in-person event. Click here(link is external) to register for virtual (Zoom) event.

Western Youth Services- Behavioral Health Training Collaborative

Teachers and educators have a unique position of being on the front-line of witnessing the growth and challenges of students. Western Youth Services offers individual and group trainings to deepen emotional intelligence skills that align with teaching practices and curriculum. If you are a nurse, doctor, first responder, or mental health professional, earn your continuing education credits from home!

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 3rd annual Early Learning Summer Institute! This year’s theme, “Empowering Young Minds Through Language and Literacy,” celebrates the transformative power of language in shaping young children’s future. Join fellow educators and professionals dedicated to nurturing early literacy skills that ignite curiosity, build confidence, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Dive into the latest research, innovative strategies, and practical tools to inspire meaningful language and literacy experiences that empower children and educators alike.

Join us on June 18, 2025, to embark on a journey of discovery, connection, and inspiration as we explore the transformative power of language and literacy in shaping young minds.

Learn the implications for early childhood programs and educators working with dual language learners. Presenter will discuss research on dual language development and education and will explore equitable classroom environments for linguistically diverse children.

Organization: Crane Research Forum
Audience: Early childhood educators and caregivers having children 0-5 years old
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 9-10 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click here(link is external) to register.

Email: SchoolReadiness@iusd.org

Website: https://eclc.iusd.org/
Location: 1 Smoketree, Irvine, CA, USA
Phone: (949) 936-5882