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SESSION 2 | November 5 | Our Image of the Child

We are excited to invite you to the DCAEYC Teacher Professional Development Series, a four-part, in-person learning opportunity created exclusively for DCAEYC members. The series will bring early childhood education professionals together to explore classroom environments, our image of the child, observation and reflection, and the possibilities that intelligent materials can bring to children’s learning.

Each session will take place from 1:00 to 2:30 PM at DCAEYC. Light refreshments will be provided, and participants will receive a training certificate with 1.5 clock hours for each session completed.

Members are welcome to attend one, several, or all four workshops. Each session requires a separate registration.

Meet the Facilitator:

Judi Sperber is a lifelong educator with experience both designing and working in a variety of classroom environments. She was first introduced to the Reggio Emilia philosophy over 30 years ago while working at Sheridan School, and it continues to guide her work today.

In 2025, she earned her Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education Pedagogy from CU Denver in partnership with Boulder Journey School. Her leadership background includes co-founding a Reggio-inspired playgroup and collaboratively developing curriculum as Pedagogista for Temple Sinai Nursery School. Through her own Creative Thinkers, a Reggio-inspired educational program, she serves children, educators, seniors, and families through art classes and educational workshops.

As educators, how we see the child informs all that we do. This includes the expectations and boundaries we hold in our space, the kinds of materials we offer, and, most importantly, how we view children as citizens with their own rights. Children should have a voice in solving problems, a choice in what they do, and a role in their own learning.

This workshop will assist teachers in:

• Thinking about what their image of the child is and how that affects the way they are doing things in the classroom.

• Considering how they can make each child visible in their environment, taking into account the respect for each learner in the space and helping to create community.

November 5, 2026 | 1:00 to 2:30 PM

In Person at DCAEYC Office | Members Only
1.5 Clock Hours | Light refreshments will be provided | Participants will receive a training certificate

SESSION 2 | November 5 | Our Image of the Child

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