JOIN US FOR THIS LIMITED 90 MINUTE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Building Open and Inclusive Partnerships with Families

Construyendo Relaciones Abiertas e Inclusivas con las Familias

Educators for Peaceful Classrooms and Communities, the leading peace training organization for educators, offers this limited-time free workshop!

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00AM to 10:30AM PT

Register For Free

Includes a 90-Minute Continuing Education Certificate for participants completing the workshop.

Presentation Available in Spanish

Using Zoom’s Language Interpretation feature, our workshop will be presented in both English and Spanish. Participants can choose their language choice once logged into the meeting. Simultaneous translation services generously provided by Child Care Business Institute.

About the Workshop

This interactive workshop is designed for early childhood educators, including family child care educators, who want to strengthen how they welcome and engage families. Together, we'll explore what it means to build a true sense of belonging, bring peace education into daily practice, and see families as equal partners — leaving with practical strategies for inclusive communication you can use right away.

What We Will Cover

In this session, we will explore:

Belonging — creating an environment where every child and family feels seen and valued

Peace Education — nurturing empathy, respect, and conflict-resolution skills in young children

Families as Partners — moving from one-way updates to genuine, collaborative relationships

Inclusive Communication — practical tools and strategies to welcome families

Meet the Presenters

Maria Isabel Michea

PRESENTER
31 years as owner & director of “Michy’s Reggio Family Childcare”.
Member of the Orange County Local Planning Council (OCLPC).
Spanish workshop and conference presenter for Educators for Peaceful Classrooms and Communities (EPCC).
Actively mentoring new family childcare providers as an OCAEYC Peer Guide.
Co-owner of Family Childcare Leadership Solutions.
Anabell Garcia-Chak

PRESENTER
21 years as owner & director, “Ready Play and Learn Child Care”.
Multiple specialized Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) certifications.
Spanish workshops and conference presenter for Educators for Peaceful Classrooms and Communities (EPCC).
Actively mentoring new family childcare providers as an OCAEYC Peer Guide.
Co-owner of Family Childcare Leadership Solutions.