Welcome to “Building Bridges: Strengthening the Educator-Caregiver Partnership”, where we share best practices for K-12 educators and caregivers as they work together to guide and support children in their social, academic and emotional development.
This podcast emphasizes positive relationship-building between families and all members of the K-12 education community. Our expert guests provide actionable advice from real-world experience, which educators can use in their day-to-day activities to bridge the gap between themselves, allied professionals and caregivers.
In this three-part series, we focus on early childhood education. Topics covered include social-emotional learning, kindergarten readiness, and speech and language delays.
Check out the podcast episode below.
⬆- Ep. 3 Ready, Set, Go! How Educators and Caregivers Can Improve Kindergarten Readiness
- Ep. 2 Say It With Me: How To Help Children With Speech and Language Delays
- Ep. 1 Beyond the ABCs: How To Integrate Social-Emotional Learning Into Early Childhood Education
Ep. 3
Ready, Set, Go! How Educators and Caregivers Can Improve Kindergarten Readiness
Kindergarten is a vital time for the three Rs and a fourth — relationships. This episode will delve into how caregivers and educators can work together to make kindergarten the wonderful exploratory time that it should be for kids. We’re joined by Selina Oliver, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and assessment consultant with Pearson. Together, we’ll discuss how educators can converse and collaborate with caregivers, the pros and cons of starting kindergarten at a later age, and the impact of early childhood education funding and national trends.
Ep. 2
Say It With Me: How To Help Children With Speech and Language Delays
Speech and language delays can be confusing and upsetting for children struggling to communicate their needs — and for the parents trying to understand them. This episode will equip educators with ways to address these challenges in an empathetic and holistic way so that children can get the support they need. We’re joined by Patricia Ybarra, a certified speech-language pathologist and research director with Pearson. Together, we’ll discuss speech and language milestones, educator and caregiver roles in supporting children with delays, how to talk with caregivers about delays, and complementary activities and resources for families.
Ep. 1
Beyond the ABCs: How To Integrate Social-Emotional Learning Into Early Childhood Education
SEL skills build a strong foundation for children’s success in school, both academically and socially. This episode will equip educators with ways to incorporate it early and include families in their efforts to support well-rounded student achievement. We’re joined by Deb Grill, who is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and an assessment consultant with Pearson. Together, we’ll discuss the difference between SEL and social skills development, why SEL is sometimes controversial, key developmental milestones, caregiver communication strategies and the importance of educator wellness.
