Can you #SpotSPARK?
SPARK Learning Lab is passionate about getting the word our to partners from across the state of Indiana.
If you would like SPARK to participate in your meeting, conference or event drop us a line at the form below!
Week of Nov 10th
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SPARK! Mental Health Fundamentals (Live Virtual) SPARK! Mental Health Fundamentals (Live Virtual)
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November 6, 2023**Be sure to register here in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
Become a mental health ally and learn the principles of mental health, such as standard terms, definitions, and warning signs, to best support and promote mental health and wellness among your team and families.
First, sign into Indiana Learning Paths through your I-LEAD account in another browser tab. Then click the link below to access the registration page.
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Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction (Live Virtual) Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction (Live Virtual)
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November 7, 2023**Be sure to register here in Indiana Learning Paths as well as Zoom, so your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
The Paths to QUALITY™(PTQ) Introduction Session is designed to provide you with all the information you will need in order to participate in Indiana’s quality rating and improvement system. You will learn about the four levels of participation, the enrollment process, mentoring options, rater visits, incentives and awards. This webinar is for the administrators/owners of licensed child care programs (or unlicensed registered child care ministries who have completed the Voluntary Certification Program) who are interested in enrolling their program in PTQ OR child care providers who are considering becoming licensed and plan to enroll in PTQ. Participating in this training MEETS the requirement to enroll in PTQ.
This training DOES NOT meet in-service hours for PTQ. This training DOES meet in-service hours for licensing.
First, sign into Indiana Learning Paths through your I-LEAD account in another browser tab. Then click the link below to access the registration page.
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Stewards of Children: Healthy Touch for Children (Live Virtual) Stewards of Children: Healthy Touch for Children (Live Virtual)
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November 8, 2023Healthy Touch for Children highlights the role healthy affection and touch plays in protecting children from sexual abuse especially with a focus on parents, caregivers, and family members. Through video and guided discussion, this training teaches parents, caregivers, and family members some guidelines for healthy touch and safe, respectful ways to interact with children.
*Be sure to register in Indiana Learning Paths as well as Zoom, so that certificates can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
First, sign into Indiana Learning Paths through your I-LEAD account in another browser tab. Then click the link below to access the registration page.
Learning Forum: Early Learning Standards & Framework Collections Learning Forum: Early Learning Standards & Framework Collections
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November 8, 2023Come join the Kindergarten Readiness Team from the Indiana Department of Education to discuss the Indiana Early Learning Standards and the supportive resources found within the Early Learning Instruction Frameworks. You will be able to ask questions and understand how to access the new layout of the Frameworks to help you plan more intentionally for all young children.
* Be sure to register here in Indiana Learning Paths as well as Zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
First, sign into Indiana Learning Paths through your I-LEAD account in another browser tab. Then click the link below to access the registration page.
Introduction to Inclusive Child Care (Live Virtual) Introduction to Inclusive Child Care (Live Virtual)
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November 8, 2023In this introductory webinar, directors and owners of centers, ministries, and homes will learn of basic strategies and resources for including all children. Participants will gain an understanding of how to foster inclusive attitudes, practices and policies in their program, initiate and lead collaborative relationships between staff and families as well as how to identify community resources to support all needs.
* Be sure to register both in Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
First, sign into Indiana Learning Paths through your I-LEAD account in another browser tab. Then click the link below to access the registration page.
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SPARK! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Live Virtual) SPARK! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Live Virtual)
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November 9, 2023Review key elements of the physical, social, and temporal environments that best support young children. Participants will evaluate their own physical environment and conduct an audit on 2 current learning centers of their choice. Participants will examine the connection between learning environments and behavior and proactively plan modifications to their classroom management techniques and physical environment to refresh learning centers, increase child engagement, and reduce challenging behaviors. **To get the most out of this webinar, we highly recommend you come with images or a diagram of your environment.
** Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom for this training.
First, sign into Indiana Learning Paths through your I-LEAD account in another browser tab. Then click the link below to access the registration page.
