Educator well-being is strengthened through meaningful opportunities for reflection, connection, and shared learning. This Lecture explores how communities of practice can support educators by creating spaces for relationship-building, reflective dialogue, and professional growth. Presenters describe a community of practice model that integrates Fred Rogers' six fundamentals of learning and growing: self-worth, trust, curiosity, looking and listening, play, and solitude. The presentation highlights how these principles can support educator well-being, strengthen program culture, and provide practical strategies that enhance relationships and learning environments.

Presenters: Emma Swift Lee, Fred Rogers Institute and Shellie Grooms, Shady Lane School

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Early childhood professionals frequently apply the principle of “universal needs with individual variation” when understanding infant development, yet this framework is rarely extended to fathers. This Lecture reframes paternal engagement using this familiar developmental lens to help practitioners interpret diverse fathering behaviors with greater nuance and understanding. The presentation explores how cultural, relational, and contextual factors shape fathers' involvement and caregiving experiences. Participants will learn how applying a strengths-based developmental perspective can support more inclusive, responsive engagement with fathers and strengthen partnerships with families.

Presenters: Presenter: Nicholas Kasovac, MSOT, OTR/L, IMH-E®, The DAD Projects

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Deepen your understanding of the DC:0–5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood with a comprehensive review of the indispensable guide, straight from the source. 

The DC:0-5 Diagnostic Classification Manual is required for the training. You can find the Manual in the "Recommended Products" below. If purchasing the Print Edition during checkout please allow 1 - 2 weeks to receive your manual if you select standard shipping. 

Unit 6: Understanding Behavior is part of the ZERO TO THREE Growing Brain Participant Manual series and explores how brain development influences behavior in infants and toddlers. This 42-page digital manual includes presentation highlights, guided reflections, and interactive prompts to help early childhood professionals understand and respond to challenging behaviors in developmentally appropriate ways.

Respecting Babies is a thoughtful and practical guide for anyone who cares for infants and toddlers, including parents, educators, medical professionals, and early interventionists. Rooted in the Educaring Approach developed by Magda Gerber, founder of Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE), this accessible book blends theory and practice to help adults nurture confident, capable, and connected young children. It offers a clear introduction to an integrated, relationship-based philosophy that honors babies as active participants in their own development.

Over There is a supportive tool created to help families navigate the emotional challenges of military deployment. Designed for young children, this comforting board book uses simple, reassuring language and includes a photo insert for the deployed parent to help maintain connection across the distance. It serves as a practical resource for preparing children for separation, sustaining emotional bonds during deployment, and supporting a smooth, loving reunion.

Gather Round activities are designed to help families build their child’s language and literacy skills while supporting all areas of development. With recommended children’s books and related activities for three age groups (birth to 12 months, 12–24 months, and 24–36 months), this resource gives professionals a practical tool to promote early learning through book-sharing and playful, age-appropriate interactions.

The Work is the story of how one young man traced a path through the world to find his life’s purpose. Wes Moore graduated from a difficult childhood in the Bronx and Baltimore to an adult life that would find him at some of the most critical moments in our recent history: as a combat officer in Afghanistan; a White House fellow in a time of wars abroad and disasters at home; and a Wall Street banker during the financial crisis. In this insightful book, Moore shares the lessons he learned from people he met along the way—from the brave Afghan translator who taught him to find his fight, to the resilient young students in Katrina-ravaged Mississippi who showed him the true meaning of grit, to his late grandfather, who taught him to find grace in service.

Strong partnerships with families are essential for supporting young children's development and well-being. This Lecture explores how Motivational Interviewing (MI) principles can strengthen communication and collaboration between professionals and families. Presenters examine common barriers that influence family partnerships and highlight strategies that help practitioners approach challenging conversations with curiosity, empathy, and shared decision-making. The presentation demonstrates how MI-informed communication techniques can promote stronger relationships and more collaborative partnerships with families.

Presenters: Kristen McLeskey, MS, IMH-E® & Kelsey Henderson-Wasmund, Northwest Center Kids IMPACT

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Recordings will be uploaded following the 2026 LEARN Conference, with all sessions expected to be available by December 1, 2026. We’ll be sure to notify you as soon as the recordings are ready so you can watch or revisit the sessions at your convenience.

This lecture highlights how the Oregon Infant Mental Health Association and Oregon's Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education partner to think about support for young children's early relational health in the context of their family and caregiving community. Presenters share how the Department of Education and ORIMHA view a statewide IECMH competency framework and might utilize a reflective practice infrastructure relative to the work of EI/ECSE. This conversation will discuss current coordinated efforts around workforce development and reflective support to promote inclusion, belonging, and relational health for young children, families, and early childhood professionals.

Presenters: Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom, LPC, PhD, Executive Director, ORIMHA, Sondra Stegenga, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Utah, & Lois Pribble, PhD, EI/ECSE Program Specialist, Oregon Department of Education

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Early childhood systems and organizations often operate within narratives of scarcity, focusing on limited resources, workforce shortages, and systemic barriers. While these realities are significant, leaders who intentionally cultivate an abundance mindset can strengthen collaboration, innovation, and workforce well-being. This Issue Intensive explores how abundance-based leadership approaches can shift organizational culture and support more responsive systems for children, families, and the professionals who serve them. Presenters examine how leaders can center relational trust, shared strengths, and collective problem-solving when navigating complex challenges in early childhood systems. Participants learn strategies for recognizing and amplifying existing community assets, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and creating environments where professionals feel supported and valued. This Issue Intensive highlights how leadership grounded in abundance can strengthen partnerships, improve organizational resilience, and support more equitable and sustainable services for young children and families.

Presenters: Faculty: Angela Webster, MSW, IECMH-E®, Association of Infant Mental Health in TN (AIMHiTN)/Raising A Nonprofit; Jacquelyn Kleinedler, MFT, ECMH-E®, Nevada Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health; and Denise McDrummond, MEd, IECMH-E®, Missouri Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

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