NYS Parenting Education Partnership

10/27/2026

Understanding Trauma: How Trauma Shapes
Parenting & Child Behavior
With Presenter: Nicole Pujia, Ph.D.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
2:00 pm — 3:30 pm EST

This training provides an overview of how trauma impacts children, caregivers, and family relationships. Participants will explore what trauma is, how traumatic experiences affect the developing brain and stress response system, and how trauma can influence emotions, behaviors, relationships, and parenting experiences. Participants will learn how trauma may show up in children’s behavior and development across different stages of childhood, as well as how unresolved trauma and stress can impact parenting responses and family dynamics. The training will introduce trauma-informed parenting strategies that promote connection, emotional regulation, resilience, and healing. Participants will also explore the important role of parent educators in supporting families impacted by trauma by building trusting relationships, recognizing trauma responses, strengthening caregiver-child connections, and providing supportive, strength-based guidance.

Did you know:

• Traumatic experiences affect the brain, especially while still developing

• Trauma influences children’s behavior & development

• Parent Educators play an important role in supporting families

REGISTER HERE:
https://bit.ly/NYSPEPwebinars

*This webinar will build on competencies for the NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential. Your attendance is recorded for credential records.

10/20/2026

Gain better understanding with NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential Competency: Parent Development & Family System with Ebony Darlington

Thursday, November 19, 2026
12:00 pm — 1:30 pm EST

This webinar will explore a description of this competency and methods participants can highlight through narrative writing to address a competency statement within the NYSPEP
credential application. The objective for this webinar includes providing directions on how to emphasize one’s education, training and/or experience, understanding of key concepts and
descriptive examples of implementation of competency within parent education professional capacities. An interactive approach will be utilized to engage participants in discussion of how
current professional capacities may already align with this competency or evoke discussion of specific education/training that has contributed to one’s knowledge and projected
application of this competency.

This webinar will build on competencies for the NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential. Your attendance is recorded for credential records.

REGISTER HERE:
https://bit.ly/NYSPEPwebinars

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

NYSPEP has a great surprise for Parents & Parent Educators! The public will be able to access previously recorded webinars via our page. Please forward these on to coworkers, friends, families you work with, other entities who may be interested in learning about the topics being covered in these webinars, as well as more about NYSPEP. This will also aid in helping us in promoting NYSPEP.

The release of our second webinar is: “Finding Your Calm: Self Care for Parent Educators" with Dawn Bruce, click on the link to watch: https://youtu.be/njuXfj1o28E.

To find out more about NYSPEP's upcoming webinars, training events, Annual Training Institute, etc., visit www.nyspep.org. Create a free profile on the NYSPEP website to receive our free monthly newsletter, which includes information about NYSPEP's upcoming events and much more.

For any questions, please reach out to Michelle Shoen, NYSPEP Credential Coordinator, at [email protected].

10/16/2026

📢 Check out NYSPEP Updates from October 2026 in this Month’s Newsletter:

✨ Fall 2026 Professional Development is well underway, and an exciting update!

✨ NYSPEP’s YouTube page has been revamped!

✨A special guest spot from NYSPEP’s Community Outreach Coordinator for Halloween!

See the full newsletter for full details.

10/16/2026

The next deadline to submit your NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential application is October 31st! For more information on the credential and how it benefits any professionals working with parents, caregivers, and families, check out
https://www.nyspep.org/parenting-educator-credential.

10/15/2026

Tune in for a topic that affects so many: Adverse Childhood Experiences & Healing with Renee Hettich

Thursday, October 22, 2026
1:00 pm — 2:30 pm EST

This webinar will explore childhood adversity, how those experiences shape child development, and how we can support children’s healing. We will consider how a child’s nervous system adapts to adverse experiences and will discuss the resulting developmental, behavioral and learning challenges and strengths that children can experience. Participants will leave the webinar with specific tools to support the healing of children who have experienced adversity. We will view every child through a strength-based lens.

Did you know:
• Childhood adversity shapes child development
• Children’s nervous systems adapt to adverse experiences
• We can support children’s healing

REGISTER HERE:
https://bit.ly/NYSPEPwebinars

10/14/2026

Let’s Have a Fun and Safe Halloween!

* Select costumes that are short enough to prevent tripping and ensure they are flame-resistant. Use hypoallergenic makeup or face paint instead of masks to ensure clear vision.

* Make children easy to spot by using bright colors, reflective tape on costumes/bags, and carrying flashlights or glow sticks.

* Use sidewalks, be sure to walk (don’t run), and cross at corners or crosswalks.

* Younger children should be accompanied by an adult, while older kids should walk in groups. Be sure to visit trusted or well-lit homes.

* Check all candy for tampering and remove choking hazards for young children.

* If driving, reduce speed, and be extra cautious in residential areas where children may be present.

* Consider attending community organized “trunk-or-treat" events for a more controlled environment.

* Keep pets inside to avoid them getting scared or running away.

* Ensure pets do not ingest chocolate or candy, as this can be dangerous.

🩻 ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES! 🎃

10/13/2026

Join us in learning Strategies for Essential Mathematical Practices Parents Need To Know To Support Their Children with YuJi and Athena!

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
11:00 am — 12:30 pm EST

Many parents are not familiar with the new mathematical practices in today's schools, which often leads to stress and anxiety when their children need help with math assignment at home.

This session will discuss why the Mathematical Practices in American schools changed, how it changed, and how to apply mathematical practices in daily life with their children, as well as multiple strategies/toolkits that parents can easily adapt for effective mathematic mentoring.

REGISTER HERE:
https://bit.ly/NYSPEPwebinars

*please note date change to November 17th

10/08/2026

Attention all parenting educators! We are excited to announce our 2026 Fall Webinar Series! There is still plenty of time to register for NYSPEP's Fall 2026 Webinar Series! Click the link below to check out our phenomenal line-up of expert presenters and to register for these free trainings! https://bit.ly/NYSPEPwebinars