Althea Penn

Wife, mom, nana, woman of faith, national conference speaker, author, and professional development specialist.

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Did you read this month's early education blog article? What are your thoughts? What curriculum do you use to ensure students are meeting teaching and learning targets for literacy and language development? https://t.co/DrdMjcrNd9

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Responsibility: Why We Do What We Do by Edward Bunn

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#ACSI #ACSIee #acsiearlyeducation #ChristianEducation #christianearlyeducation

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For Christians everywhere, December is a season filled with joy and celebration as it commemorates the birth of Christ. This passage serves as a reminder of the deep meaning of Christmas.

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Practicing gratitude builds resilience. Acting grateful can actually make us—and those around us—more grateful. Don’t wait until teacher appreciation week to show your team you appreciate them. Try now!

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Our planet is in urgent need of kindness. God invites Christians to be the light in the world, to love and be kind to everyone, including our adversaries!

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

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Did you know that ACSI Student Leadership & Learning offers STEM competitions?

Check it out at:
https://t.co/47dUaz7xJi

#ACSIEE #ACSIEarlyEducation #ACSI #STEMeducation #STEM

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As we enter the month of November, may it be a time to reflect on all that you are thankful for, and praise God for all He is going to do!

"Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" ~ Ephesians 5:20

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It's not too late to join us this Saturday in Chattanooga, TN for the Reignite: Building Belonging workshop with Julie and Whitney!

Saturday, November 4, 2023
8:30am-3:30pm Eastern Time

Click the link below to register today!
https://t.co/Jn3lZaknRZ

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- Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 ONLINE
2:00 PM ET
A Guide to Language Fundamentals: Reframe What You Know About Language Development
https://t.co/kheAJ9F9aF

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October is flying by! Be sure to mark your calendar and make plans to join us in November for exciting professional development opportunities that will assist in growing your passion for leading and teaching young children!

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- Thursday, Nov. 09, 2023 ONLINE
1:00 PM ET
EE Leader Connect - Ready? Set? Or Not Yet? Where does Transitional Kindergarten fit?
https://t.co/GkInep1M7K

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Spiritual milestones must be evaluated in the same way that developmental milestones are. The ACSI Early Education team has a free resource available for your teachers to use in assessing a child's faith.

Click the link below to read more!
https://t.co/hlKVygqbWE

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It's crucial to continue your professional development if you want to stay relevant with state standards and maintain your commitment to serving children. ACSI Early Education provides multiple opportunities for learning, both in person and online.
https://t.co/AYZIyPBb9o

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Click the link to register! https://t.co/THF84RjMoo #ACSIee #bartlesville #brainbasedteaching #relationships #reignite

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A “healthy environment of relationships” is essential for the development of a child’s brain architecture, which lays the foundation for later outcomes such as faith development, academic performance, mental and physical health, and interpersonal skills.

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It’s not too late to join me and my friend Dr. Barbara Sorrels, on October 28th in Bartlesville, OK, as we Reignite the Power of Relationships! *This workshop is approved by the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry.

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Join us in Bartlesville, OK where Dr. Barbara Sorrels with Connected Kids will lead us to a better understanding of brain development. Let’s cultivate resilience as we grow in our understanding of God’s design of the brain.
https://t.co/THF84RjMoo

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They may struggle to learn, pay attention, engage in prosocial behaviors, and have higher rates of defiance and disruptive behavior disorders such as ADHD, ODD, and CD.

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Did you know that adverse childhood experiences can inhibit child development and are the cause of most challenging behavior? It’s no secret that children who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences are more difficult to parent, teach, and engage with.