NOVEMBER CALENDAR
Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
A variety of online classes are available in November for families.
Organization: Saddleback College FKCE
Audience: Parents with children ages 0-17
Location: Virtual via Zoom/In Person
Dates: View the flier for the class schedule (aqui para español (Open in new window))
Fee: Free
Information: Please find the registration links in the attached flier above. After registering, participants receive a confirmation email about joining the class. Call 949-582-4884 or contact scfkce@saddleback.edu for more information.
Active Parenting School-Aged Course
Gain help on how to build strong, healthy relationships with the children in your life. Join this six- or seven-part weekly series to discuss such topics as:
• The active parent
• Cooperation and communication
• Responsibility and discipline
• Building courage and self-esteem
• Understanding and redirecting misbehavior
• Active parenting for school and graduation
Organizations: Olive Crest and OC Health Care Agency
Audience: Parents having children 6-12 years old
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: Mondays, November 2,9,16, 30, December 7, and 14, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, November 12, 19, December 3, 10, and 17, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
*Please click on date above to view flyer
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click here to view flier and registration information or call 714-361-4381.
Active Parenting First Five Years Course
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 Organization: Olive Crest and OC Health Care Agency Audience: Parents with children ages 0-5 years old Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: Tuesdays, November 13, 10, 17, December 1, and 8, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Thursdays, November 12, 19, December 3, 10, and 17, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, November 17,24, December 1,8, and 15, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*Please click on date above to view flyer
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click here to view flier and registration information or call 714-361-4381.
Boundaries vs. Requests: Setting Limits Without Escalation by Alyssa Blask Campbell
In this session, we’ll build on your understanding of the nervous system and explore what it looks like to set limits in a way that supports regulation rather than disrupts it. You’ll learn the difference between a boundary and a request, and why that distinction matters so much in early childhood classrooms.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
HuUbuntu: I Am Because We Are - Way of Life by Dr. Patrick Makokoro
This session offers practical insights and tools for showing up whole for oneself first, so practitioners can more sustainably and authentically support the children, youth, and families they serve. It will also mark the launch of Dr. Patrick Makokoro's new book, HuUbuntu: I Am Because We Are — A Way of Life.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, November 5, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Professional Development Resources
Children’s Home Society of California (CHS) invites you to attend our free, online workshop, Professional Development Resources. This workshop will explore multiple early childhood education professional development resources, the benefits of ongoing training, and provide coaching assistance on how to access the presented material.
Organization: Children’s Home Society
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, November 5, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: To view the flier, click here. To register, please call CHS at 562-256-7490 or scan the OR code.
Developmental Screening
Family Support Network is excited to invite the families you serve to a free, in-person Developmental Screening. These comprehensive in-person developmental screenings are designed for children ages 0–5 and assess key areas of early development, including:
- Speech & Language
- Social, Emotional & Behavioral Development
- Fine & Gross Motor Skills
- Hearing, Vision, Dental, and more
Licensed specialists provide one-on-one screenings, and families receive same-day results, plus guidance and follow-up support.
Organization: Family Support Network, Department of Developmental Services, and Regional Center of Orange County
Audience: Families with children ages 0–5
Location: South Orange County Family Resource Center, 22481 Aspan St., Suite B, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Date: Friday, November 6, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free; registration is required
Information: Registration is required. View the flier for more information. For questions, contact Katya Aguilar at 714-447-3301 ext. 205 or email kaguilar@fsn-oc.org.
Belonging Matters: Inclusive Practices for Early Childhood
Join Start Well Consultants as we explore fair, welcoming, and equitable learning environments for all young children. In this webinar, we will discuss practical strategies, no-cost inclusive tools, and building collaborative relationships to support the healthy social and emotional development and access to early mental health supports for all.
Organization: StartWell and OC Health Care Agency
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: View the flier (Open in new window) or register for the webinar (Open in new window).
Inspiring Terrific Toddlers 1: Why Do They Do That? Promoting Toddler Development to Reduce Frustrating Behaviors by Raelene Ostberg
In this engaging and practical session, participants will explore how typical toddler development influences behaviors that adults may find challenging. They will examine what toddlers are learning through these behaviors and how responsive adult interactions can support their social-emotional development.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
One System, Shared Impact: The SPARK EC Hub Research Collective
A virtual gathering for early childhood educators, researchers, advocates, and community partners to share research, innovations, and promising practices, explore opportunities for collaboration, and connect with others in the ECE field. Our mission is to build “systemness” through connection, collaboration, and shared research-moving ideas into action and creating greater collective impact.
Organization: The California State University-Education and Leadership
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 10 a.m.–Noon
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window).
When to Say When: Building Confidence in Supporting Neurodivergent and Developing Minds Part II: Direct Guidance, by Michele Hemenway Pullen
In Part II, participants will explore how thoughtful observation and documentation can inform decisions about when additional support may be appropriate. The session will also examine how educators can partner effectively with families, guardians, trusted adults, and other professionals to support positive outcomes for children.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
This is Your Brain on Fairytales: Storytelling, Neuroscience, and Connecting the Dots in Early Childhood by Stephanie Goloway
In this webinar, you’ll learn what goes on inside the brain as children hear stories of dragons and giants, and the brave people who tame them. Using familiar story arcs to guide us, we’ll explore how neurotransmitters like dopamine, cortisol, testosterone, endorphins, and oxytocin magically transform fanciful tales into powerhouses for developing social-emotional and literacy skills in every child.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, November 19, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
