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DCYF Peer Connections
DCYF Peer Connections
What it is: A topic guided space for ECFE educators to explore a specific topic and learn with and from peers.
What to expect
Peer co-lead chooses the ECFE topic
Peer and DCYF facilitate the discussion together
Peer shares about 15 to 20 minutes of content
Most of the time is for discussion, sharing, and learning from each other
Your role:
Come ready to share your experiences, ask questions, and learn from what others are doing.
Sign up to co lead a future Peer Connection. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/8fnBz5b1Ph
How:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1651112348?pwd=OKluctsAoKqbNGzpbhyrRhPuBIxMBT.1
When: 3rd Fridays at 1:00pm
- October 16 (CANCELED-MEA)
- November 20
- December 18
- January 15
- February 19
- March 19
- April 16
- May 21
Contact: Mi Yang, mi.yang@state.mn.us
MNAFEE Peer Connections
MNAFEE Peer Connections
What it is: A casual space for ECFE educators to connect with peers and talk about what is on their minds.
What to expect
• No planned topic
• Conversation shaped by whoever is in the space
• Informal sharing, questions, and problem solving
Your role
Come as you are. Bring a question, idea, challenge, or something you want to talk through with other ECFE educators.
How: https://zoom.us/j/93439421259?pwd=mJ0JsxCAulMkb3OkeYEpfy6AR0bxlU.1
When: 4th Fridays at 1:00pm
- September 25
- October 23
- *December 11
- (this is Nov & Dec meeting)
- January 22
- February 26
- March 26
- April 23
- May 28
Contacts:
Jennifer Wenner Jennifer.Wenner@minnetonkaschools.org
Ellen Haefner ehaefner@northfieldschools.org
Rachel Chrastil rlchrastil@gmail.com
UMN Connect and Learns + Peer Connections
UMN Connect & Learns + Peer Connections
What it is: Informal space for UMN students with special topic opportunities to connect with the field at large. Connect & Learns are part of a coordinated schedule that gives you opportunities to also join MNAFEE and DCYF Peer Connections throughout the year.
What to expect
Connect with practicing Parent Educators and EC teachers
Hear real experiences from ECFE programs across Minnesota
Ask questions and learn from people in the field
Build relationships and grow your professional network
Bring your own ideas and experiences to the conversation
Two More Ways to Connect
MNAFEE Peer Connections: Join casual, open conversations shaped by the people in the space.
DCYF Peer Connections: Explore a planned ECFE topic through peer sharing, discussion, and learning.
How: All UMN students are sent a Zoom invitation. We’ll be looking for guest speakers!
When: 4th Thursdays at 7:00pm or Fridays at 1:00pm
- Friday, September 25
- Thursday, October 22
- Friday, November 13
- Thursday, December 10
- Friday, January 29
- Thursday, February 25
- Friday, March 26
- Thursday, April 23
- Friday, May 7
Contact: Maggie Beaupre DeYoung, beau8945@umn.edu