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!
Holly Elissa Bruno
Alexandria Domingo
Najwa Dahdah
CAYL Catalyst Ep. #45:
Resiliency in the Face of Realities
February 6, 2025
4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT
Our world is changing rapidly, and so is the landscape of early childhood education. With teacher stress at all-time highs, many choosing to leave the classroom, and the constant pressure to professionalize the field, how do we stay empowered?
In this engaging webinar, we’ll explore how you can tap into your existing resilience and build upon it. As the famous quote says – “You don’t need to do everything—just something.” Join us as we uncover practical strategies and insights to strengthen your resilience, reclaim your power, and thrive in the face of today’s challenges.
Featuring:
Holly Elissa Bruno, MA. JD
award-winning, best-selling author and podcaster
Alexandria Domingo
Early Childhood Services Assistant Director, MEO Head Start
Najwa Dahdah
Founder/CEO, Empowered Community Outreach Services (ECOS)
Hosted by Dr. Valora Washington – CEO and President, The CAYL Institute
Ronah Harris
Christine Snyder
CAYL Catalyst Ep #46
Empowering Tech-Savvy Kids to Thrive
March 6, 2025
4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT
In today’s digital age, children are more tech-savvy than ever—but are they using technology in ways that truly benefit their growth? With a growing gap between expert recommendations and kids’ actual use of tech, how can we, as leaders, guide them toward success?
In this thought-provoking webinar, we’ll explore how to empower kids to thrive in the digital world. Discover strategies for fostering positive tech habits, balancing screen time, and nurturing critical skills that will help them excel.
Featuring:
Ronah Harris, Ed.D.
Visionary learning scientist and entrepreneur, Play Pattern LLC
Christine Snyder
Director of Child and Family Care at the University of Michigan
Hosted by Dr. Valora Washington
CEO and President, The CAYL Institute
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Anthony (Ant) Toombs Sr.
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)
Hosted by Dr. Valora Washington
CEO and President, The CAYL Institute