ECE Professional Development
Using a nonjudgmental, laughs-are-welcome-here approach, Jillian facilitates engaging trainings on complex topics by connecting child development, cutting edge perspectives, and ideas for practical application.
Training Menu for 2025-2026
Understanding Your Values, Identifying Your Biases
Educators uncover how their biases impact their work with children and families
From DEI to BDJJ: Moving Beyond Buzzwords in Your Early Learning Environment
Gain fresh perspectives and practical tips for creating an atmosphere of belonging, dignity, justice, and joy
Rethinking Family Interactions
Educators re-invigorate their interactions with diverse families by imagining new possibilities for community
Impacts of Trauma on Young Children and Families
Explore the impacts of trauma, and how to mitigate those impacts, through an early childhood educator’s lens
The Annoying Things Kids Do and Why It’s OK!
Unpack the difference between “best practice” and “perfection” in the classroom by looking at familiar child behaviors through the lens of child development
Rethinking Well-Being for Educators
Explore well-being, burnout, and the nervous system while practicing strategies to improve well-being
Rethinking Well-Being Part 2: Well-Being in Your Team
Educators expand their understanding of their well-being at work by enhancing communication, trust, boundaries, and accountability
A Closer Look at the Role of the Teacher
Refresh professional commitments to placing social-emotional growth at the center of the curricular focus
Your Classroom as a Member of the Teaching Team
Imagine possibilities for using physical space, learning materials, schedules and routines to maximize learning through play and streamlining transitions
.A Closer Look at Neurodiversity in Early Childhood
Explore neurodiversity, uncover common myths about autism and ADHD while gaining new strategies to meet diverse needs of all children
All trainings are tailored to meet the needs of your team. Custom trainings and new topics can be created.
Need more than just training? Jillian offers responsive teacher and ECE leadership coaching to improve physical spaces, boost professional practices, or enhance entire systems.
She also facilitates Family Workshops (yes, even on Zoom!)
Other Educators’ Experiences
“You are super engaging and I appreciate you adjusting to the needs of the group.”
“She is a very great trainer, and makes things clear for the staff members to understand.”
“She had me leave with a different perspective.”
“She was very enthusiastic and it made me want to learn more.”
“Jillian was amazing, she explained everything beautifully and her presentation was amazing as well.”
“Jillian, you are awesome! I love the way you present your material. I like when presenters make the audience laugh!”
“I was captivated and felt the balance of humor with information and thoughtfulness was perfect!”