Early Childhood Educators welcome families during a critical “entry point” into Jewish life. Research shows that early identification and early intervention are key to helping children reach their highest potential. Fusing these two important concepts, participants in the ECE cohort of The Matan Institute receive the training and tools they need to create Jewish Early Childhood environments that successfully welcome and include all children. We invite teams to participate together (director along with two teachers) in order to facilitate change in their school. Topics include:

• Understanding Challenging Behavior

• Sensory Processing in Early Childhood

• Anxiety in Young Children

• Communicating with Families

• Siblings of Children with Special Needs

• Creating a Culture of Inclusion

• The Role of Movement in Early Childhood