Tools for Promoting Healthy Weight Practices in Early Childhood Education: An Integrated Approach to Coaching Tentative

This training is for Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Training Coordinators and  
Coaches, but other ELRC staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. This professional learning opportunity will provide participants with an overview of early childhood healthy weight strategies and initiatives in Pennsylvania and  provide an overview of the resources coaches can use to support early childhood education programs in improving
nutrition, physical activity, and farm to early care and education practices and policies. This training will support  participants in understanding the complexity of childhood obesity, and the evidence that supports implementing healthy weight strategies in early childhood education settings. Participants will be able to use new knowledge and resources, identify and leverage opportunities, and support implementation of practices and policies related to  
nutrition and physical activity standards during their quality coaching with early childhood education programs.