Upcoming Webinars
Our online series unites the early childhood learning community around timely issues and provides professional development opportunities.
Webinars are offered without cost and are open to all. An archive of recorded webinars are available in our video library.
2025 SERIES:
THE WAY FORWARD
Ready to leap into the future of early childhood education?! CAYL Catalyst 2025 is paving THE WAY FORWARD with bold ideas, innovative perspectives, and tangible actions. Let’s jump together to the cutting edge of possibility as we kick off our 2025 series!
As we kick off the new year, we will explore three key questions:
- What is the way forward with people – the educators who care for and guide young children?
- What is the way forward with programs – how and how well we serve children and families
- What is the way forward with policy – community, state, and federal initiatives that help advance our profession?
Join us for this live webinar series!
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Anthony (Ant) Toombs Sr.
Robin Meisner, Ph.D.
CAYL Catalyst Ep #47
Putting the Power Back in Play
April 3, 2025
4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT
Play is essential for children’s development, but how do we truly facilitate it in today’s world? In the wake of the pandemic, many children are struggling to reconnect with the power of play.
In this insightful webinar, we’ll explore how to create meaningful spaces for play and harness its potential to support learning, emotional well-being, and overall development. From fostering creativity to building resilience, we’ll dive into practical strategies that empower kids and early childhood educators to rediscover the joy of play.
Featuring:
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Professor of Psychology at Temple University, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Visiting Professor at Oxford University
Anthony (Ant) Toombs Sr.
Trauma Counselor and Founding Member, Growth & Expansion Strategist with The Life is Good Playmaker Project (LiGPP)
Robin Meisner, Ph.D.
Senior Director, Exhibits and Research, Boston Children’s Museum
Hosted by Dr. Valora Washington
CEO and President, The CAYL Institute
Dr. Leah Austin
John Nimmo, Ed.D.
Gladys Vega
CAYL Catalyst Ep #48
Our Professional Promise: Belonging, Equity, and Inclusion
May 1, 2025
4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT
In today’s climate, open commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion are increasingly scrutinized, with federal policies challenging long-standing efforts in these areas. Yet, organizations and advocates remain dedicated to ensuring that all children, families, and educators are supported through anti-bias education and inclusive practices.
Join us on May 1, 2025, for a powerful conversation as we discuss the ongoing importance of equity in early childhood education, explore why anti-bias curriculum matters now more than ever, and what actionable steps we can take to advance the best interests of children, families, and the workforce.
Don’t miss this critical discussion on standing up for what truly matters in education and advocacy.
Featuring:
Dr. Leah Austin
President & CEO of National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)
John Nimmo, Ed.D.
Co-Director and Co-Founder of Anti-Bias Leaders ECE
Gladys Vega
President and CEO of La Colaborativa
Hosted by Dr. Valora Washington
CEO and President, The CAYL Institute