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Events in November 2024
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Using Social Stories to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior (HANCOCK) Using Social Stories to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior (HANCOCK)
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November 5, 2024Employ social stories (also known as scripted stories) as a proactive and instructional strategy to reduce behaviors that challenge us in the learning environment. Learn how to individualize social stories to increase prosocial behaviors and respond to challenging behaviors in your setting.
* Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Cougar Cubs Preschool
Greenfield, IN 46140
Relational Onboarding to Support Engagement and Retention (Leadership Series) Relational Onboarding to Support Engagement and Retention (Leadership Series)
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November 5, 2024Onboarding is a critical component to the success of those new to their roles. While many onboarding programs have transactional experiences of paperwork and processes, many are missing the critical component of relational experiences. Learn the differences between transactional and relational experiences and begin developing relational experiences to complete your onboarding plan.
* Be sure to register in Indiana Learning Paths as well as Zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Cultivating a Culture of Wellness (MARION COUNTY) Cultivating a Culture of Wellness (MARION COUNTY)
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November 7, 2024In-Person training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Encouraging wellness in the workplace has numerous benefits, such as boosting morale, enhancing productivity, and improving employee retention rates. Join us in a comprehensive learning experience to understand the importance of organizational wellness and learn effective strategies for cultivating a culture of wellness in your workplace. We will explore practical and sustainable approaches to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being among you and your team members, allowing you to select options that best suit your needs and interests.
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Nana's Childcare & Preschool
Indianapolis, Indiana 46218
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Creating Welcoming Environments for Families Creating Welcoming Environments for Families
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November 8, 2024Come join us to learn about Creating Welcoming Environments for Families! Participants will apply 3 best practices in family engagement to your unique program setting. In addition, you will evaluate and make changes to your program environment so that it is most welcoming to families. Through interactive activities and group learning, we will spend an hour and a half focusing on those important details that really make a difference to the families we serve.
** Be sure to register both in Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom, so your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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The Growing Brain: Social-Emotional Development (Part 1) The Growing Brain: Social-Emotional Development (Part 1)
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November 12, 2024Learn about the areas of the brain involved in social interactions and emotional reactions; explore the role of relationships and attachment in social-emotional development.
This 3-hour training will be offered in 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each. You must attend both sessions to earn a certificate.
*Be sure to register both here in Indiana Learning Paths as well as zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
Town Square: Apoyando el desarrollo socio-emocional de los bebés y los niños pequeños (Parte 1) Town Square: Apoyando el desarrollo socio-emocional de los bebés y los niños pequeños (Parte 1)
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November 12, 2024Explora la importancia del desarrollo socio-emocional de los niños pequeños en esta sesión virtual para proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar. Describa la importancia de una base segura para el desarrollo de los niños, luego indique las múltiples formas en que los niños dependen de sus cuidadores y, por último, planifique actividades o modificaciones de actividades que apoyen intencionadamente el desarrollo socio-emocional.
*Asegúrese de registrarse en Indiana Learning Paths y en Zoom, para que los certificados puedan procesarse en su cuenta I-LEAD.
Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Family Child Care Homes Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Family Child Care Homes
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November 12, 2024Preparation for Home Child Care Licensure is the 2nd training in this two-part series designed to outline regulatory requirements, licensing steps, and resources for providing licensed child care in a home environment. You will leave this training prepared to take the next steps to licensing your home and will receive the necessary paperwork.
We highly recommend that you join this training session using your computer. Throughout the session, there will be links provided that you will need to access. Furthermore, kindly ensure that your camera is turned on for the entire training.
** Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom for this training.
ASQ-SE Questionnaire Training ASQ-SE Questionnaire Training
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November 12, 2024There is tremendous opportunity during the first few years of a child’s life to identify and address potential social-emotional concerns. This is at the heart of ASQ®:SE-2. It is modeled after the acclaimed ASQ®-3 and is tailored to identify and exclusively screen social and emotional behaviors. ASQ:SE-2 is an easy-to-use tool with all the advantages of ASQ-3—it’s cost-effective, parent-completed, photocopiable, and culturally sensitive. With questionnaire results, professionals can quickly recognize young children at risk for social or emotional difficulties, identify behaviors of concern to caregivers, and identify any need for further assessment.
Participants will receive an ASQ®:SE-2 Starter Kit upon completion of this training! A SPARK Mental Health and Wellness Coach will also be available to support on-site with implementation.
PREREQUISITE REQUIRED: Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Resources to Increase Family Engagement and Promote Developmental Monitoring and Screening
**Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Safe Sleep Practices: Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Implementation in Child Care Settings Module 1 and 2 Safe Sleep Practices: Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Implementation in Child Care Settings Module 1 and 2
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November 13, 2024*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.
We know that safe sleep practices are critical for the well-being of infants in our early childhood programs. This two-hour, introductory, webinar course explains how to reduce the risk of sleep-related deaths and how to implement safe sleep practices in infant classrooms. This professional development session satisfies the State of Indiana requirement for infant caregivers.
Using Narration to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior (LAKE COUNTY) Using Narration to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior (LAKE COUNTY)
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November 13, 2024In-Person training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Employ narration of behavior (also known as positive descriptive feedback) as a proactive and preventative strategy used to reduce behaviors that challenge us in the learning environment. Apply the concepts behind positive descriptive feedback to utilize social stories as a group or individual approach to increasing desired and socially appropriate behaviors.
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Bethune Early Learning Center
Gary, IN 46407
Designing a Gratitude Roadmap, presented by the Calm app team Designing a Gratitude Roadmap, presented by the Calm app team
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November 13, 2024Join us for an opportunity to learn more about the benefits and science behind an intentional gratitude practice. During this workshop, participants will have an opportunity to embody gratitude through different practices, while creating a habit of gratitude in their everyday lives.
A FREE Calm app Premium subscription is available, through February 2026, to individuals who own, work or volunteer in an Indiana-based early childhood education or out-of-school care program! If you haven't yet redeemed you free Calm Premium subscription, visit https://indianaspark.com/calm/ for directions. We recommend that you redeem your free subscription and download the Calm app prior to attending this workshop.
**Be sure to register here in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Town Square: Best Practice for Onboarding in Family Child Care Town Square: Best Practice for Onboarding in Family Child Care
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November 14, 2024Create a connection between business practices, program vision and mission in your Family Child Care program while understanding the purpose of staff onboarding. After building a knowledge and understanding of staff onboarding key principles, create a plan for taking action.
**Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
Being an Early Childhood Professional Part 1 Being an Early Childhood Professional Part 1
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November 14, 2024This training is intended for program directors and/or administrators. Learn actionable leadership strategies to implement program-wide systems that support both professional and ethical conduct. Incorporate practices that build a collective agreement to professional conduct and allow your staff to feel included in the decision-making process of your program. This is an intermediate to advanced training and it is recommended that you complete the Maintaining Professional Boundaries Training Series prior to taking this training.
** Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom for this training.
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Super Saturday: Thriving Together: Supporting Well-Being and Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood (DELAWARE COUNTY) Super Saturday: Thriving Together: Supporting Well-Being and Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood (DELAWARE COUNTY)
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November 16, 2024In-Person training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Attend 2 trainings for a total of 3.5 training hours:
- Embedding the Student Wellbeing Standards into Daily Practices
- Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®SE-2: Social-Emotional
Attendees will receive free ASQ®:SE-2 Starter Kits to use in their programs, and lunch will be provided.
PREREQUISITE REQUIRED: Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Resources to Increase Family Engagement and Promote Developmental Monitoring and Screening
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Muncie BY5
Muncie, IN 47305
Super Saturday: Thriving Together: Supporting Well-Being and Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood (MARION COUNTY)(CANCELED) Super Saturday: Thriving Together: Supporting Well-Being and Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood (MARION COUNTY)(CANCELED)
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November 16, 2024This event has been canceled.
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Pay by Enrollment Updates, Troubleshooting, and Audit Pay by Enrollment Updates, Troubleshooting, and Audit
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November 18, 2024Join OECOSL and SPARK for a discussion on common attendance errors and CCMS issues and how to correct those, roster removals and corrections, checking your payments, auditing and fraud.
Lakeshore®: Evaluación auténtica intencional/ Intentional Authentic Assessment (Spanish) (ST. JOSEPH) Lakeshore®: Evaluación auténtica intencional/ Intentional Authentic Assessment (Spanish) (ST. JOSEPH)
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November 18, 2024En esta sesión, profundizaremos en los niveles 1 y 2 del modelo de la pirámide para comprender mejor cómo preparar a los niños para el éxito y cómo enseñar proactivamente la inteligencia socioemocional, en lugar de ser reactivos ante comportamientos no deseados. Comenzaremos debatiendo los componentes de un entorno de apoyo de alta calidad y cómo asegurarnos de que nuestra aula está configurada con ellos como base. Nos tomaremos el tiempo necesario para evaluar el entorno de nuestra aula y planificar los cambios necesarios. También aprenderemos la importancia de desarrollar relaciones enriquecedoras y receptivas con cada niño de la clase, ya que las relaciones seguras y protegidas son la base del aprendizaje.
Esta capacitación se presenta a través de una asociación entre SPARK Learning Lab y Lakeshore®. Los participantes recibirán un kit de materiales para usar con los niños en su programa!
St. Joe Public Library - Community Learning Center
South Bend, IN 46601
Lakeshore®: Intentional Authentic Assessment (Spanish) / Evaluación auténtica intencional (En persona) (ST. JOSEPH COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Intentional Authentic Assessment (Spanish) / Evaluación auténtica intencional (En persona) (ST. JOSEPH COUNTY)
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November 18, 2024En esta sesión, profundizaremos en los niveles 1 y 2 del modelo de la pirámide para comprender mejor cómo preparar a los niños para el éxito y cómo enseñar proactivamente la inteligencia socioemocional, en lugar de ser reactivos ante comportamientos no deseados. Comenzaremos debatiendo los componentes de un entorno de apoyo de alta calidad y cómo asegurarnos de que nuestra aula está configurada con ellos como base. Nos tomaremos el tiempo necesario para evaluar el entorno de nuestra aula y planificar los cambios necesarios. También aprenderemos la importancia de desarrollar relaciones enriquecedoras y receptivas con cada niño de la clase, ya que las relaciones seguras y protegidas son la base del aprendizaje.
Esta capacitación se presenta a través de una asociación entre SPARK Learning Lab y Lakeshore®. Los participantes recibirán un kit de materiales para usar con los niños en su programa!
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St. Joe Public Library- Community Learning Center
South Bend, IN 46601
Lakeshore®: Intentional Authentic Assessment (ST. JOSEPH COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Intentional Authentic Assessment (ST. JOSEPH COUNTY)
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November 18, 2024In- Person training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Collecting anecdotal information through authentic observations can be confusing. In this training, we will break down what needs to be collected, various ways of collecting the information and what should be included in an anecdotal record and discuss how to help children progress towards school readiness.
This training is presented through a partnership between SPARK Learning Lab and Lakeshore®. A meal will be served, and all attendees will receive a materials kit to use with the children in your program!
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St. Joe Public Library - Community Learning Center
South Bend, IN 46601
Creating Welcoming Environments for Families (VANDERBURGH COUNTY) Creating Welcoming Environments for Families (VANDERBURGH COUNTY)
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November 18, 2024*This session is presented in partnership with the Family Child Care Network and Building Blocks. It is geared specifically towards Family Child Care Providers.
In-Person training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Come join us in a In-Person setting on Creating Welcoming Environments for Families! Participants will apply 3 best practices in family engagement to your unique program setting. In addition, you will evaluate and make changes to your program environment so that it is most welcoming to families. Through interactive activities and group learning, we will spend an hour and a half focusing on those important details that really make a difference to the families we serve.
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Evansville Public Library Red Bank
Howard Room
Evansville, IN
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Using Narration to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior Using Narration to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior
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November 19, 2024Employ narration of behavior (also known as positive descriptive feedback) as a proactive and preventative strategy used to reduce behaviors that challenge us in the learning environment. Apply the concepts behind positive descriptive feedback to utilize social stories as a group or individual approach to increasing desired and socially appropriate behaviors.
**Be sure to register in Indiana Learning Paths as well as zoom, so your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Child Care Centers Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Child Care Centers
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November 19, 2024In this professional development session, participants identify the components necessary to complete a successful child care center licensing application and pass the initial licensing inspection. This session is appropriate for those who intend to open a licensed child care center in the state of Indiana and who have already completed Orientation 1: Training for Child Care Providers.
We highly recommend that you join this training session using your computer. Throughout the session, there will be links provided that you will need to access. Furthermore, kindly ensure that your camera is turned on for the entire training.
** Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom for this training.
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training
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November 19, 2024The Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) provides reliable, accurate, developmental and social-emotional screening for children between birth and age 6. The ASQ has been specifically designed to identify developmental progress and spot potential delays in young children. Screening young children is an effective, efficient way for professionals to monitor a child’s development. Help parents celebrate their child’s milestones, know what to expect next, and determine whether a follow-up is needed. The ASQ is an essential first step toward identifying children with delays or disorders in the critical early years.
Participants will receive an ASQ®:-3 Starter Kit upon completion of this training! A SPARK Mental Health and Wellness Coach will also be available to support on-site with implementation.
PREREQUISITE REQUIRED: Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Resources to Increase Family Engagement and Promote Developmental Monitoring and Screening
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Learning Forum: Reframing and Responding to Behaviors that Challenge You Learning Forum: Reframing and Responding to Behaviors that Challenge You
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November 20, 2024Join SPARK Learning Lab Content Specialists for a learning forum focused on reframing and responding to behaviors that challenge you. We will discuss five social-emotional needs that children experience and how you might respond to them in developmentally appropriate ways. Learn about new trainings on this topic, and have the opportunity to discuss current practices in your program.
*Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Town Square: Children as Authors, Actors, Readers & Writers (Trending Thursday) Town Square: Children as Authors, Actors, Readers & Writers (Trending Thursday)
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November 21, 2024Explore how to encourage children’s imagination and voice by using story dictation and acting, an essential aspect of literacy development, and techniques for making stories part of your program in this training for family child care providers.
*Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as Zoom, so that certificates can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
Pay by Enrollment - Office Hours Pay by Enrollment - Office Hours
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November 21, 2024Join the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning and SPARK Learning Lab for live office hours for answers on Pay by Enrollment, including things like:
-Understanding children’s attendance codes and when to use them
-Logging provider closures
-Connecting your CCMS
-Viewing and Understanding Payments
Come with your Pay by Enrollment questions and leave feeling equipped for success!
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Using Narration to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior (HENRY COUNTY) Using Narration to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior (HENRY COUNTY)
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November 22, 2024In-Person training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Employ narration of behavior (also known as positive descriptive feedback) as a proactive and preventative strategy used to reduce behaviors that challenge us in the learning environment. Apply the concepts behind positive descriptive feedback to utilize social stories as a group or individual approach to increasing desired and socially appropriate behaviors.
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Education Service Center
New Castle, IN 47362
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Lakeshore®: Intentional Authentic Assessment (TIPPECANOE COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Intentional Authentic Assessment (TIPPECANOE COUNTY)
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November 23, 2024In- Person training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Collecting anecdotal information through authentic observations can be confusing. In this training, we will break down what needs to be collected, various ways of collecting the information and what should be included in an anecdotal record and discuss how to help children progress towards school readiness.
This training is presented through a partnership between SPARK Learning Lab and Lakeshore®. A meal will be served, and all attendees will receive a materials kit to use with the children in your program!
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MatchBOX Coworking Studio
Lafayette, IN 47901
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Using Social Stories to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior (HAMILTON) Using Social Stories to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior (HAMILTON)
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November 25, 2024In-Person training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Employ social stories (also known as scripted stories) as a proactive and instructional strategy to reduce behaviors that challenge us in the learning environment. Learn how to individualize social stories to increase prosocial behaviors and respond to challenging behaviors in your setting.
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Orchard Park Preschool
Carmel, IN 46280
Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction
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November 25, 2024**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.
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Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (VANDERBURGH COUNTY) Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (VANDERBURGH COUNTY)
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November 26, 2024In-Person training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
In this two-hour In-Person Training, participants will review key elements of the physical, social, and temporal environments that best support young children. Participants will take a deeper look at how to arrange their physical environment and will conduct an audit on their top 2 to 3 learning centers. Participants will use their knowledge to proactively plan their physical environment and refresh learning centers. This course is appropriate for early childhood educators who: (1) work with children ages birth through age five and (2) need ideas to freshen up learning centers and (3) are interested in how to use their physical environment to reduce challenging behaviors in the classroom.
**To get the most out of this training, we highly recommend you come with images or a diagram of your environment.
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Bethel United Church of Christ Preschool
Evansville IN 47715
Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministry Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministry
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November 26, 2024In this professional development session, participants identify the components necessary to complete a successful child care ministry registration application and pass the initial registration inspection. This session is appropriate for those who intend to open an unlicensed registered child care ministry in the state of Indiana and who have already completed Orientation 1: Training for Child Care Providers.
We highly recommend that you join this training session using your computer. Throughout the session, there will be links provided that you will need to access. Furthermore, kindly ensure that your camera is turned on for the entire training.
** Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom for this training.
