Region 9: Best Practices: The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education

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Assessment
- Desired Results for Children and Families
  Improving the quality of programs and services provided to all children from birth through 12 years of age enrolled in early care and education programs, before-and after-school programs, and their families

August 21, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Virtual

United States

In this training, participants will:

• Discuss the purpose of the publication, The Powerful Role of Play in Education, through reading and discussion.

• Explore the research-based connections between play, learning; including the impact of trauma on play, through group activities and readings.

• Discuss the benefits of play and learning.

• Engage in strategies that address different types of play that support children impacted by stress and trauma to cope, build resilience and healing.

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