The school year is nearing an end, maybe your classrooms have that "lived in" look, and your children and families have built wonderful connections with each other. As you reflect on this school year, you might be wondering what else you can do to support and extend children's learning.

• The story of Hilltop's transformation from a small neighborhood preschool, to a respected model for authentic child-centered early learning


• An opportunity to observe reflective practice in action with Hilltop's children, teachers, and classrooms


• Time to explore practical strategies for how to observe, reflect on, and build curriculum from the interests and needs of children


• An introduction to Pedagogical Documentation, an approach to recording and tracking children's growth that enables teachers to both reflect on and develop curriculum directly from children's play


• Opportunities to consider your own practice and add your experience to the dialogue about successful strategies, on-going challenges, and deep intentions for our work with children and families


• Real life examples of successful long-term project work with young children, demonstrating a variety of styles and approaches


• A catered lunchtime conversation with Hilltop educators, offering the opportunity to share your questions, struggles, and wonderings with other early learning professionals


• 6 hours of Washington STARS training credit