SPARK Group Coaching
SPARK Group Coaching is a virtual coaching opportunity for programs to gain knowledge around various topics with the help of a Coach and Peers. These virtual coaching sessions cover topics including Infant Toddler, Paths to QUALITY™ Level Advancement, Paths to QUALITY™ Level Maintenance, Active Supervision and PEER Group Learning. Each group coaching opportunity is 2-3 months long and an excellent opportunity to learn and ask questions from a coach and a small group of colleagues!
Learn and grow in a collaborative environment with like-minded providers on similar paths to improving their programs with high-quality care and education.
Is SPARK Group Coaching for me?
SPARK recommends Group Coaching Cohorts for:
- Family Childcare owners or directors
- Child Care Center or Ministry owners or directors
- Administrators/Principals
- Educational leadership individuals
- New program leaders
Paths to QUALITY™ Group Coaching / Grupos de aprendizaje Paths to QUALITY™
Individuals who would like to offer high-quality care and education and learn more or advance in Paths to QUALITY™, or learn how to begin the Accreditation process could benefit from participating in a SPARK cohort. Cohorts meet weekly with Paths to QUALITY™ cohorts meeting for 6 weeks.
PTQ Level 3 Advancement for Facilities: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from November 12 to December 17
PTQ Level 3 Advancement for Homes: Mondays at 1:30 p.m. ET from November 18 to December 16
PTQ avance al nivel 3 (en Español): miércoles a 1 p.m. ET 6 de noviembre a 11 de diciembre
Infant Toddler Group Coaching
Join us for an opportunity to enhance your infant/toddler environment by participating in a group coaching forum among your peers!
At the end of our group learning sessions, program leaders will have a plan to enhance their interactions and environment and be able to explain the advantages of having an appropriate environment for infants and toddlers. Through peer-to-peer learning and coaching, participants will develop and/or implement a plan to enhance their interactions and environments with infants and toddlers at the end of the five weeks together.
Infant Toddler for Facilities: Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from Novemeber 21 to December 19
Infant Toddler for Homes: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from November 19 to December 17
Active Supervision
Join our Active Supervision Group Coaching program to enhance child care safety and well-being! This five-week program empowers program leaders with the knowledge and strategies for implementing high standards of active supervision. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of active supervision, fostering collaboration and guided discussion among child care professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your practical understanding and application of active supervision principles!
Active Supervision for Facilities: Thursdays at 11 a.m. ET from November 7 to December 12
Active Supervision for Homes: Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from November 7 to December 19
Supervisión Activa: jueves a 1 p.m. ET 7 de noviembre a 12 de diciembre