Play-based Room Design
Creating an engaging classroom environment that maximizes engagement, safety, and learning.
Early Childhood Education Coaching
STANDARDS-DRIVEN, RESULTS-FOCUSED
Learning that Prepares Every Child to Thrive
Partner with CFS to strengthen teaching and learning through personalized coaching. We guide educators in classroom setup, curriculum planning, behavior support, and reflective practice, helping them feel confident and responsive to student needs. Each coaching experience is tailored to your school, creating engaging classrooms where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
CONSULTING & COACHING SERVICES
What We Offer
Our Early Childhood Education Coaching services support educators by strengthening their teaching practices and classroom environments. Coaching is tailored to each classroom’s needs, helping teachers become more confident and responsive. As a result, students benefit from more engaging, supportive learning experiences that promote positive developmental and academic outcomes.
Practice-based Coaching
Goal setting, focused observation, and feedback cycles tailored to classroom needs.
Individualized Skill Tracking
Customized, practical systems to track student growth, guide instruction, and meet SD Early Learning Guidelines and standards.
Behavior Guidance & Support
Strategies for positive behavior, self-regulation, and intervention strategies.
Curriculum Planning & Support
Help teachers align activities with SD Early Learning Guidelines and child interests.
Individual Learning Support
Guidance for educators on adapting classroom strategies to meet a wide range of learning needs, including children with disabilities.
Family Engagement Strategies
Tools and coaching to strengthen school-family partnerships and communication.
Reflective Practice Facilitation
Structured sessions to help educators reflect, assess, and improve their teaching practices.
Outdoor Learning Coaching
Integrates nature-based play
and learning to support skills in an engaging way that maintains students' interest and motivation.
Professional Development Workshops
Custom training sessions on topics such as trauma-informed care, responsiveness, tracking student development, starting the year right, and content areas.
Kindergarten Coaching
Professional support to implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with state standards, ensuring young learners build strong academic and interpersonal foundations.
OUR APPROACH
Coaching that Elevates Early Learning
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Works with educators to design or refine learning centers that align with developmental goals and curriculum standards.
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Demonstrates how to facilitate child-led play, then observes and provides feedback on teacher-child interactions.
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Helps rethink classroom layout to reduce behavior challenges, encourage exploration, creativity, and independence.
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Guides educators through reflection sessions to assess what’s working and what could be improved.
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Supports teachers in communicating and forming strengths-based partnerships with families.
Partner with Us
Partner with CFS to create impactful Family Fun Nights that strengthen family relationships and support student success. Together, we’ll build a stronger, more connected community.
Maximize Your Title Funding
Community & Family Services specializes in transforming Title funds into innovative, customized family engagement strategies.