SPARK Learning Lab
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What is My SPARK Learning Lab?
As an early childhood education and care professional you work hard every day for Indiana children and families. SPARK Learning Lab is here to support you by providing training, coaching, resources, and more!
Get Started Here!
Take SPARK’s program assessment the Indiana Self-Assessment Tool (I-SAT) to receive a customized quality improvement plan for your program including targeted resources and coaching.
Login
Login or create a free account at ilead.in.gov and click the green “My SPARK Learning Lab” button
Evaluate
Click the blue “Take the I-SAT” button and choose 1 or more quality items to evaluate for your program
Go!
Receive a customized plan including resources and coaching to help your program meet it’s quality improvement goals
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May is National Bike Month! It was started by the League of American Bicyclists and established in 1956 to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and to encourage safe bike riding. Learning to ride a bike is a huge milestone for kids and is, most often, one of their favorite spring and summer activities. No matter if it’s a 3-year-old using training wheels or an 8-year-old flying by on their two-wheeler, it’s always important to follow safety rules and have fun! Here are some fun activities for Bike Month!
5 Bike Safety Tips for Kids
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Decorating your bike/scooter
www.metroparent.com/things-to-do/guides/national-bike-month-craft-ideas-for-kids/
Bike Challenges for Beginners
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National Bike Month Kids Books
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Bike Safety 101 Poster
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LAST DAY- Take the Program Assessment Needs Survey!
SPARK is seeking feedback from program leaders on our program assessment, the Indiana Self-Assessment Tool (I-SAT). We are making revisions to this assessment tool and want your feedback to make it better!
Respond by 5pm TODAY, May 20th to be eligible to receive one of ten (10) $100 Amazon gift cards!
Take the survey:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhkVv2EApn1rd9TyoT3ARzFavLVR6dAzRj-cMcTfVBTGFmPg/viewform
Join a Regional Advisory Council!
Your input is vital to ensuring success in our technical assistance approach.
Ongoing feedback from individuals like you will help guide the ongoing advancements in elevating the quality of early childhood programs.
Upcoming Events
We are excited to host several Listening Sessions all across the state. Check back soon to see a full list of event dates.