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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 May 6th
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SPARK! Burnout and Self-Care: An Act of Prevention (Live Virtual) SPARK! Burnout and Self-Care: An Act of Prevention (Live Virtual)
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May 6, 2024Burnout is linked to high employee turnover, low performance, decreased productivity, and professional relationships. Managing signs of burnout will help you and your team reduce high stress and improve performance and work satisfaction. Learn how to identify signs of burnout and utilize self-care strategies to support yourself and your early childhood education staff to prevent and reduce burnout.
**Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Calm: Minimizing Stress and Burnout for Leaders (Leadership Series) Calm: Minimizing Stress and Burnout for Leaders (Leadership Series)
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May 7, 2024Leading a workplace culture that is resilient against chronic stress and burnout is harder than ever. During this session, participants will evaluate their workplace resilience, learn to model self-efficacy and maximize leadership performance through stress and burnout prevention.This interactive session includes assessment activities and breakout opportunities to collaborate with other leaders to promote a cohesive culture of support and accountability.
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.
Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction
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May 7, 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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Calm: Mindful Feedback Conversations Calm: Mindful Feedback Conversations
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May 8, 2024In this workshop, participants will learn how to give a methodical and structured approach to giving feedback.. They will identify the importance of giving feedback to their colleagues regardless of title, role, or department to increase communication. Additionally, they will learn tips on how to receive feedback mindfully to improve their performance.
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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El uso de Aprende las Señales, Actúa . A Tiempo del CDC provee recursos para aume/Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. presented by Stephan Viehweg (Virtual) Spanish El uso de Aprende las Señales, Actúa . A Tiempo del CDC provee recursos para aume/Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. presented by Stephan Viehweg (Virtual) Spanish
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May 9, 2024Esta oportunidad de capacitación virtual se enfocará en temas de desarrollo y salud mental, que incluyen Learn the Signs Act Early (LTSAE), herramientas de detección del desarrollo, y cómo usar estas herramientas con las familias bajo su cuidado.
This virtual training opportunity will be offered on developmental and mental health topics which include Learn the Signs Act Early (LTSAE), developmental screening tools, and how to use these tools with families in their care.
This training will be presented by Stephan Viehweg, LCSW, ACSW, IMH-E®, CYC-P
2 CEU's will be awarded for attending this training.
ASQ-SE Questionnaire Training ASQ-SE Questionnaire Training
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May 9, 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
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. -
Strengthen Your Emotional Well-Being: Self Regulation Techniques to Navigate Difficult Situations (LAKE COUNTY) Strengthen Your Emotional Well-Being: Self Regulation Techniques to Navigate Difficult Situations (LAKE COUNTY)
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May 11, 2024Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Prolonged exposure to environmental stress, such as challenging behaviors in the classroom, family crises, or community violence, can significantly overload the emotional well-being of early childhood educators and staff. This training aims to equip adults working directly with young children with emotional regulation strategies to nurture, navigate and overcome stress during and after difficult situations.
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3440 West 61st Avenue
Hobart, IN 46342
Lake County
