Professional Development
Professional Development
For almost 20 years, SignShine, led by Dr. Etel Leit, has been a trusted provider of early childhood professional development, offering training programs, workshops, and workshops specifically designed for early childhood educators. Collaborating with esteemed organizations such as NAEYC, Santa Monica College, LAUP, UCLA, Pepperdine University, USA Airforce, and more, we empower educators to enhance their teaching skills, implement effective classroom management strategies, and engage in professional development opportunities tailored to the needs of early childhood educators.
Whether you prefer on-site workshops or live online sessions, Dr. Etel Leit will personally deliver the training at your facility or work with your team remotely. Our comprehensive programs leave educators feeling empowered and equipped with practical strategies to enhance their teaching practice and make a positive difference in the lives of young learners.
By participating in our professional development, early childhood educators can benefit from:
- Enhanced communication skills, enabling effective expression and fostering strong language development.
- Improved class management techniques, creating a harmonious and engaging learning environment.
- Effective curriculum planning, promoting holistic child development and supporting learning outcomes.
- Promotion of social-emotional learning, nurturing emotional intelligence and positive social interactions.
- Language and literacy development strategies, fostering early literacy skills and a love for reading.
- Implementation of inclusive teaching practices, ensuring every child feels valued and included in the learning experience.
Embark on an educational journey with Dr. Etel Leit's expert guidance, tailored to the specific needs of early childhood educators. Our methodology incorporates age-appropriate ASL vocabulary, engaging songs, and captivating activities that ignite young minds. Experience the magic of signing songs and bringing storybooks to life, fostering social interaction and emotional connections in your classroom.
Contact us today to shape the future of your educational endeavors through SignShine's transformative professional development programs for early childhood educators.
- Entrepreneurs interested in opening a new business or expanding their business models.
- Schools or organizations interested in expanding their music and language curriculum.
- Professionals interested in enriching their current practice and programs to meet the needs of specific clientele.
- Qualified teachers looking for independent contract work.
- Early childhood and special education educators.
- Music teachers and music therapists.
- Yoga teachers, dance teachers, and developmental movement specialists.
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs).
- Occupational Therapists (OTs).
- Home or center-based child care providers.
- Certified educators of infant massage, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, etc.
- Doulas.
- ASL teachers, interpreters, and teachers of the Deaf.
- Pediatricians and healthcare professionals working with infants and young children.
- Early intervention specialists.
- Family support workers and parent educators.
- Social workers and counselors working with families and children.
- Child psychologists and developmental psychologists.
- Language and communication researchers.
- Children's librarians and literacy specialists.
- Foster care and adoption professionals.
- Parenting coaches and consultants.
- Child development consultants and specialists.
- Special needs educators and therapists.
- Special needs educators and therapists.
- Family therapists.
- Pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners.
- Infant and toddler program coordinators.
- Community outreach workers.
- Early childhood intervention coordinators.
- Parent support groups and organizations.
- Early childhood consultants and trainers.
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