What you will learn
Understand the architecture and neurobiology of brain development.
- Delve into the brain’s role in language, cognition, prosocial behavior, and social-emotional development
- Examine how toxic stress can negatively influence the brain development of very young children
Designed for
Early childhood professionals serving young children and their families. This includes early childhood educators, infant and early childhood mental health clinicians, child life specialists, pediatricians, and social service providers.
Overview
Decades of research indicate that the early years of life are a period of exponential brain development, characterized by great opportunity and vulnerability, dependent on the relationships and environment in which the child is growing. The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old curriculum fills a unique niche by providing a comprehensive understanding of how the brain develops, along with ways early childhood professionals can encourage healthy brain development. See training descriptions below for additional details.
Offerings
ZERO TO THREE offers the following two types of The Growing Brain trainings:
- The Growing Brain Training-of-Trainers
- The Growing Brain Basics, a 4-part webinar series
The ToT can be delivered virtually or in-person for group contracts. The webinar series is a virtual offering. See Training Descriptions below for additional details.
The Growing Brain Basics Webinar Series - July 2023
The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old - August 2023
Training Descriptions
Contact us to learn more about the following trainings and options for customized packages that meet your specific needs.
- The Growing Brain Training-of-Trainers (ToT) gives adult educators evidence-informed strategies with which to prepare early childhood professionals for their vital role in building healthy brains. The ToT is available virtually or in-person. The ToT is required to pursue ZERO TO THREE Trainer Certification.
- The Growing Brain Basics supports participants’ exploration of key concepts, research, and concrete strategies from ZERO TO THREE’s The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old curriculum. The series is composed of 4, 90-minute interactive webinars expertly facilitated by ZERO TO THREE faculty:
- Brain Basics
- Cognitive Development: Language and Executive Function
- Social-Emotional Development and Understanding Behavior
- Everyday Play
