Date/Time
Date(s) - January 22
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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NYS-AIMH presents a new seminar for 2025 – Preschool Suspension
Preschool suspensions and expulsions have profound effects on children’s optimal growth and development. Children under the age of 5 are expelled at 3 times the rate of K-12 students. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of preschool suspension and what tools and resources are available across New York State.
Discussions to include:
- Understanding the impact of suspension and exclusion on young children.
- Strategies for reducing suspension rates in early childhood settings.
- Tools for fostering inclusive classroom environments.
To Register Click HERE
Instructors:
Dr. Claire Cameron PhD, holds the title of Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo. She is an internationally-recognized expert in how young children develop self-regulation – that is, how they navigate their thoughts, feelings, and actions; and how learning environments and educators can support children. She currently teaches online courses in mixed research methods and dissertation writing. Finally, she is a proud and always-learning parent of a 2nd -grader with a significant disability.
Dr. Melodie Baker PhD is the Executive Director and Founder of ImpactSTATS Inc., a nonprofit advancing equitable education policies through data-driven research and advocacy. Inspired by her mother, a group family childcare provider, Dr. Baker witnessed firsthand the transformative power of quality early childhood education in underserved communities. With a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods, she has led national initiatives to promote equity in early childhood and K-12 education, co-founded the Charter School of Inquiry, and influenced transformative policies in collaboration with organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Recognized as a leader in education reform, Dr. Baker’s work focuses on systemic change and improving outcomes for marginalized communities.
Certificates will be awarded. No CEUs are available for this seminar.
Registration may be paid by credit card or check. Please mail check to:
NYSAIMH PO Box 5056 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. and note – when registering, select “pay later” option to pay by check.
Reminders will be sent to the registrants email with Zoom details.
Cancellation Policy No refund can be made for cancellation seven or fewer working days before the event or for no-shows. Cancellations more than seven working days before a workshop will result in a refund, less a $15.00 cancellation fee. Requests for refunds must be received in writing.
