OCTOBER CALENDAR
Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
A variety of online classes are available in October for families.
Organization: Saddleback College FKCE
Audience: Parents with children ages 0-17
Location: Virtual via Zoom/In Person
Dates: View the flier (Open in new window) for the class schedule (aqui para español (Open in new window))
Fee: Free
Information: Please find the registration links in the attached flier above. After registering, participants receive a confirmation email about joining the class. Call 949-582-4884 or contact scfkce@saddleback.edu (Open in new window) for more information.
Play Under Pressure: How thinking like a play scientist turns pressure into playful possibilities by Juelie Perry-Schwartz, M.S
In this interactive, research-informed webinar, you will step into the role of a “Play Scientist” and test a powerful hypothesis: when pressure increases and play decreases, learning, connection, and well-being are compromised.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
From Reactivity to Regulation: A 3-Layer Framework for Emotionally Responsive Classrooms by Dr. Yehudis Smith
Every classroom moment carries emotional weight. When a child melts down, refuses, pushes, cries, or shuts down, it’s easy to focus on compliance or quick fixes. But what if behavior is not a discipline problem, but a stress signal? In this dynamic and practical session, you will learn how to shift from reacting to behavior to responding with clarity, steadiness, and intention.
Organizations: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Dates: Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Active Parenting School-Aged Course
Gain help on how to build strong, healthy relationships with the children in your life. Hoin this six or seven part weekly series to discuss such topics as:
- Cooperation and communication
- Building courage and self-esteem
- Understanding and redirecting misbehavior
Organizations: Olive Crest and OC Health Care Agency
Audience: Parents and caregivers having children 6-12 years old
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Dates: Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, November 4,11,and 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Open in new window)
*Please click on dates above to view flyer.
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click here (Open in new window) to view flier and registration information or call 714-361-4381.
From First Tour to Long-Term Loyalty: Designing the Family & Staff Lifecycle Journey by Melissa Blotter
In this session, you’ll explore how to intentionally design the full lifecycle experience for both families and staff through the lens of everyday leadership moments. You’ll learn why retention is not driven by policies or programs alone, but by the patterns of interaction that happen across five critical stages of the journey.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, October 15, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Free Car Seat Check-up Event
Getting your car seat checked by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) is crucial for ensuring your child's safety in a vehicle. CPSTs are trained experts who can verify the proper installation, use, and fit of your car seat, reducing the risk of injury or death in a crash. They can also provide guidance on proper car seat selection and other safety tips. Some car seats and booster seats will be available for families in need.
Organization: CSUF Police, Rady Children’s Health, and Safe Kids Orange County Audience: Parents with children in car seats Location: Cal State University Fullerton, LOT R
Date: Friday, October 16, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Reservations are required. For more information and to sign up, please scan the QR code on this flyer. (Open in new window)
Halloween Resource Fair
Join Understanding Needed Integration and the Department of Developmental Services for a fun and informative Halloween Resource Fair for individuals and families of all ages. Attendees can learn about the importance of destigmatizing disabilities through an engaging workshop while enjoying Halloween-themed activities and community resources.
Organization: Department of Development Services and Understanding Needed Integration
Audience: Families with children of all ages
Location: Roosevelt-Walker Community Center 816 E. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Date: Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here (Open in new window) to scan the OR code on flyer to register. For questions, please contact Sierra Jackson at 310-231-3078 or email sierraj@unisupportservices.com (Open in new window)
Preschoolers and Pixels by Amy Reyes-Hauff, CDHP
In this timely session, together we’ll explore how excessive screen use can affect pre-K children’s social-emotional development, peer relationships, transitions, and engagement in the classroom. Amy Reyes-Hauff, CDHP, State Early Learning and Literacy Specialist with the Wyoming Department of Education, will bring a thoughtful, experience-backed perspective to this growing challenge facing educators and families alike
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Neurodivergent Kids: Celebrating Differences, Building Strengths
If you care for a child who is neurodivergent – whether they have autism, dyslexia, intellectual disabilities, or giftedness – it can be hard to know where to start. You’ll learn more about what neurodivergence can look like, how it may impact mental health, and how to support your child with confidence.
Organization: BrightLife Kids
Audience: Parents and caregivers with neurodivergent children
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, October 22, Noon–12:45 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). For questions, please call 888-275-5357 or email ce@hellobrightline.com (Open in new window).
Our Voices Across Generations: AANHPI Educators in Early Childhood Education Panel
Together, the panel will examine how identity shapes the way educators show up in classrooms, leadership spaces, higher education, and policy conversations. Participants will reflect on whose knowledge is most often centered in the field, what perspectives may be missing, and how educators and leaders can more intentionally partner with AANHPI educators, children, and families.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Register for the webinar (Open in new window). If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
