About Symposiums
Kaymbu 360 symposiums are live, virtual events designed just for early educators to learn from experts, connect with fellow educators, and earn credit hours. From poignant conversations about the field's most pressing topics to useful, practice-based sessions unpacking the latest research and how it impacts the field, educators leave with actionable strategies and a renewed love of their vocation.
Early Educators Connected
Hours of Professional Development
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Previous Speakers and Presenters
Experts and Leaders in the Early Childhood Field
Dr. Jeannette Betancourt
Senior Vice President of Social Impact
Sesame Workshop
Ruby Bridges
Author & Activist
Geoffrey Canada
PresidentHarlem Children's Zone
Arne Duncan
Former U.S. Secretary of Education
Ellen Galinsky
Chief Science OfficerBezos Foundation
Sonia Manzano
Maria on Sesame Street
Innosanto Nagara
Author & Illustrator
Dr. Illana Nankin
Founder & CEOBreathe for Change
Dr. Bruce Perry
Senior FellowChildTrauma Institute
Dr. Rosemarie Truglio
Senior Vice President of Curriculum and ContentSesame Workshop
Dr. Stephanie Currenton
Associate ProfessorBoston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
Jacqueline Woodson
AuthorWhat Do Our Participants Say?
Previous Symposiums
October, 2020
Early childhood educators work with children during one of the most critical developmental periods of their lives -- experiences at this young age are instrumental in shaping their future health and well-being. But what is actually occurring in a young child’s brain in their early years of life? How do environmental and social factors influence brain development? And what does this research mean for educators as they work to support children’s healthy and positive outcomes? This event focused on answers to these questions, and more!
April, 2021
As the world continues to grapple with conversations around structural racism, diversity, and inclusion, our children are watching, listening, and learning. This event focused on creating inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments, supporting positive racial and cultural identity development in young children, creating equitable family partnerships, and advocating for a more equitable early childhood system.
August, 2020
In the fall of 2020, many children began to re-enter learning environments with new mental health and emotional needs. This event focused on prioritizing teachers' mental health, strategies for creating stable and comfortable learning environments, trauma-informed care, understanding the impacts of COVID on children's mental health, and viewing behavior as a form of communication.
May, 2020
As early childhood centers and schools began to close across the country, it was glaringly obvious to educators that our country’s most vulnerable children were at risk. This event focused on strategies for supporting young children’s needs as we shifted to remote learning, adapting to the lasting impacts of COVID-19, and partnering with families to design re-opening plans.
