JOIN US FOR THIS LIMITED 90 MINUTE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Intentionality of Language in Early Childhood Settings

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

Saturday, November 21, 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

Language holds power. As educators, if we are aware and intentional, we can choose to use language that deescalates, increases inclusivity, and fosters collaboration. By noticing and changing our language to reflect the peaceful world we seek, we model and promote peace. Our daily language can promote violence and injustice without our conscious knowledge.

Through presentation, activities, and working with real life classroom scenarios we will learn and practice using positive and encouraging language that is consistent with our intentions.

What We Will Cover

After taking this workshop you will be able to:

Identify words that promote peace.
Identify words that are inclusive and anti-bias.
Differentiate words that guide and empower from those that control or oppress.
Choose effective language for conflict management.
Choose effective language for gaining cooperation from young children, families, and colleagues.

Meet the Presenters

Dr. Auxilia William

PRESENTER
Passionate veteran early childhood educator. She is an Executive Director, dedicated to creating inclusive, high-quality learning environments and supporting educators' professional growth. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from National University. An avid reader and lifelong learner, she aspires to write books that inspire educators and contribute to the field of early childhood education.
Rheta Negrete-Neal, MA

PRESENTER
40+ years in social services. EC Teacher and Director, Parent Educator, Trainer of Teachers, Infant Toddler, Home Visiting. Teacher, children and family advocacy. Diversity in Education facilitator.
Shira Coleman Hagar

PRESENTER
Parent educator, creator of the Playbies developmental play, Educators for Peaceful Classrooms and Communities facilitator, Positive Discipline Educator, Positive Discipline in the Classroom facilitator, and the mother of two teenage young men.