Heartfelt Holidays: Strengthening Family Bonds Through Celebration Accreditation CEU Approved
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- Non-Member - $100
- Ambassador Member - $50
- Executive Member - $50
All training offers a certificate. Those trainings that offer CEUs will be notated in the training Title
(3 sessions/bundle) Participants are required to complete all sessions of this Module to receive a certificate
Course Overview:
This month-long session explores building meaningful family connections through holiday traditions and celebrations. This course aims to reach educators at all levels of experience and expertise from beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The course will progress through beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages, offering practical strategies to engage families, create inclusive traditions, and foster lasting holistic development and memories for providers, children and their families.
Learning Objectives:
- explore ways to celebrate diversity,
- learn how to strengthen family ties
- create a deeper understanding of how the holiday season can become a time for connection and joy.
Theoretical Framework for this session: Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems (Micro and Macrosystems)/ Mead & Blumer’s Symbolic Interactions
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems (Micro and Macrosystems): Microsystem (immediate relationships, such as family)
- Mesosystem (interactions between different microsystems, like family-school connections)
- Ecosystem (external influences affecting family life, like workplace demands)
- Macrosystem (cultural and societal values, including traditions and holidays)
- Chronosystem (how these systems change over time)
Symbolic Interactions: Mead & Blumer’s theory focuses on how individuals create and interpret meaning through social interactions.
- Holiday rituals/traditions how and what they symbolize within the family structure
- Creating meaning through social interactions
- Identity and social roles within the family order/structure
- Adaptations and Flexibility in family traditions, rituals, and cultural ideas
Week 1: Foundations of Family Engagement (Beginner Level) December 14 @ 11am-1p
Week 2: Building Inclusive Traditions (Intermediate Level) December 17 @ 8pm ET
Week 3 & 4: Mastering Holiday Connections (Advanced Level) January 11 @ 11a-1p
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 01/11/2025 at 11:00 AM (EST)
In the final two sessions, educators will move into the advanced practices for deepening family bonds through reflective and intentional holiday celebrations. Participants will learn advanced strategies for fostering family communication, ideas on hosting holiday gatherings which prioritize and support emotional well-being, and positive emotions and memories.
All training offers a certificate. Those trainings that offer CEUs will be notated in the training Title
(Module 3 of 3 sessions/bundle) Participants are required to complete all sessions of this Module to receive a certificate
Description:
In the final two sessions, educators will move into the advanced practices for deepening family bonds through reflective and intentional holiday celebrations. Participants will learn advanced strategies for fostering family communication, ideas on hosting holiday gatherings which prioritize and support emotional well-being, and positive emotions and memories. This session helps to advance the ideas of what we’ve learned to take on a more thoughtful, mindful approach to family celebrations. Thus, holidays create times of joy, growth, and reconnection.
Learning Objectives:
- Advanced communication techniques for family engagement
- Creating memorable holiday experiences with lasting impact
- Creating family rituals/traditions creating emotional connection
Jocelyn D. Jones
NAFCC Training Specialist
NAFCC
Jocelyn Dionne Jones: Transformative Leader in Early Childhood Education
Training Specialist
Jocelyn D. Jones is a former licensed family child care provider of 12 years in the Georgia area and dynamic founder of Kappa Learning Group, LLC.
With over 26 years of experience in early childhood education, Jocelyn is a Georgia Approved Trainer and a Professional Development Specialist for the Council For Professional Recognition. She has mentored numerous early childhood professionals and presented at esteemed platforms such as Highscope, National CDA Council, and the National Black Child Development Institute. Her presentations on cultural relativism and self-identity in early learning environments have garnered widespread recognition.
Jocelyn’s academic achievements include a master’s degree in early childhood studies with a specialization in Teaching Adults Early Childhood Education from Walden University, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University and a Technical Credit Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Ellis College.
Jocelyn is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Black Child Development Institute, National Association of Family Childcare, National Early Childhood Program Accreditation, National Afterschool Association, Highscope, Walden University Early Childhood Organization, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, and the Council For Professional Recognition. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Ashworth College’s ECE Department.
Through her various initiatives, Jocelyn continues to inspire and uplift the early childhood education community globally. Her unwavering dedication to early childhood education, her passion for supporting educators, and her commitment to innovative learning approaches make her a leading figure in the field.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/17/2024 at 8:00 PM (EST)
The second session focuses on creating and sustaining inclusive holiday traditions that celebrate diversity and reflect each family member’s unique background. Educators will learn methods and techniques to involve family members of all ages in planning and celebrating to create inclusion within one’s family.
All training offers a certificate. Those trainings that offer CEUs will be notated in the training Title
(Module 2 of 3 sessions/bundle) Participants are required to complete all sessions of this Module to receive a certificate
Description:
The second session focuses on creating and sustaining inclusive holiday traditions that celebrate diversity and reflect each family member’s unique background. Educators will learn methods and techniques to involve family members of all ages in planning and celebrating to create inclusion within one’s family. This session will ensure educators will be able to create family traditions that honor a variety of cultural backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a sense of unity and belonging.
Learning Objectives:
- Creating inclusive, family-centered holiday activities
- Involving multiple generations in holiday planning
- Exploring and integrating diverse cultural traditions for holiday celebrations
Jocelyn D. Jones
NAFCC Training Specialist
NAFCC
Jocelyn Dionne Jones: Transformative Leader in Early Childhood Education
Training Specialist
Jocelyn D. Jones is a former licensed family child care provider of 12 years in the Georgia area and dynamic founder of Kappa Learning Group, LLC.
With over 26 years of experience in early childhood education, Jocelyn is a Georgia Approved Trainer and a Professional Development Specialist for the Council For Professional Recognition. She has mentored numerous early childhood professionals and presented at esteemed platforms such as Highscope, National CDA Council, and the National Black Child Development Institute. Her presentations on cultural relativism and self-identity in early learning environments have garnered widespread recognition.
Jocelyn’s academic achievements include a master’s degree in early childhood studies with a specialization in Teaching Adults Early Childhood Education from Walden University, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University and a Technical Credit Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Ellis College.
Jocelyn is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Black Child Development Institute, National Association of Family Childcare, National Early Childhood Program Accreditation, National Afterschool Association, Highscope, Walden University Early Childhood Organization, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, and the Council For Professional Recognition. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Ashworth College’s ECE Department.
Through her various initiatives, Jocelyn continues to inspire and uplift the early childhood education community globally. Her unwavering dedication to early childhood education, her passion for supporting educators, and her commitment to innovative learning approaches make her a leading figure in the field.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/14/2024 at 11:00 AM (EST)
In the session, we will dive into the basics of family engagement and the significance of holiday traditions. Participants will learn the foundational concepts of family bonding, discuss the impact of celebrations on family well-being, and identify small, low-cost activities that promote togetherness.
All training offers a certificate. Those trainings that offer CEUs will be notated in the training Title
(Module 1 of 3 sessions/bundle) Participants are required to complete all sessions of this Module to receive a certificate
Description:
In the session, we will dive into the basics of family engagement and the significance of holiday traditions. Participants will learn the foundational concepts of family bonding, discuss the impact of celebrations on family well-being, and identify small, low-cost activities that promote togetherness. This week is ideal for new ideas to create holiday traditions and educators who want to deepen their understanding of holiday connections within their families.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding family engagement and its importance
- The role of holiday traditions in fostering family bonds
- Celebratory activities to bring family connections
Jocelyn D. Jones
NAFCC Training Specialist
NAFCC
Jocelyn Dionne Jones: Transformative Leader in Early Childhood Education
Training Specialist
Jocelyn D. Jones is a former licensed family child care provider of 12 years in the Georgia area and dynamic founder of Kappa Learning Group, LLC.
With over 26 years of experience in early childhood education, Jocelyn is a Georgia Approved Trainer and a Professional Development Specialist for the Council For Professional Recognition. She has mentored numerous early childhood professionals and presented at esteemed platforms such as Highscope, National CDA Council, and the National Black Child Development Institute. Her presentations on cultural relativism and self-identity in early learning environments have garnered widespread recognition.
Jocelyn’s academic achievements include a master’s degree in early childhood studies with a specialization in Teaching Adults Early Childhood Education from Walden University, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University and a Technical Credit Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Ellis College.
Jocelyn is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Black Child Development Institute, National Association of Family Childcare, National Early Childhood Program Accreditation, National Afterschool Association, Highscope, Walden University Early Childhood Organization, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, and the Council For Professional Recognition. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Ashworth College’s ECE Department.
Through her various initiatives, Jocelyn continues to inspire and uplift the early childhood education community globally. Her unwavering dedication to early childhood education, her passion for supporting educators, and her commitment to innovative learning approaches make her a leading figure in the field.
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