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Events in April 2023
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Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction Live Webinar 4/4/2023
Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction Live Webinar 4/4/2023
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April 4, 2023The 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.
***Click the blue Register button to register on Indiana Learning Paths. Then, watch for an email sent to you at the email address used to log on to Indiana Learning Paths that will include instructions for completing your registration in Go To Webinar. Your registration is not complete until you are registered in both places.***
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Certificates will only be granted for those participating in Live Webinars, not for accessing and watching recordings of a Live Webinar session.
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.
SPARK! Live Resource: Ball State University Scholarship Opportunity 4/4/2023SPARK! Live Resource: Ball State University Scholarship Opportunity 4/4/2023
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April 4, 2023Teachers learn to teach, at least in part, from other teachers. Are you ready to more formally share what you know with other early educators as a mentor or coach? Are you already in that role, but would like to enhance your skills in mentoring others? Are you interested in taking courses that not only earn a certificate in mentoring others, but that are also part of your Master's degree? Ball State's Department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies has an excellent opportunity available for those seeking Master's-level coursework in early childhood education. Attend this webinar to learn more about why professionals should be ready to share what they know, a bit about what it takes to mentor other teachers, and about Ball State's Early Childhood Master Teacher Certificate and scholarship funds available to pay for it.
** No certificate is awarded for attending this Live Resource.
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! Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®3 (Virtual)
SPARK! Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®3 (Virtual)
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April 5, 2023The 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.
In this training, you will learn about the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3), how to use it in your program, and how to support families with this tool.*Prerequisite training: Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early.
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.
SPARK! Live Resource: Ask A Nurse Series 4/5/2023SPARK! Live Resource: Ask A Nurse Series 4/5/2023
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April 5, 2023This live resource will give you a chance to have a Q&A session with Nancy M Ward, BSN, RN-BC, CDDN Chief Nurse Consultant from the Office of Early Childhood & Out of School Learning and department of the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration. No certificate is awarded.
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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Food Service Sanitation for Registered Ministries - LIVE WEBINAR
Food Service Sanitation for Registered Ministries - LIVE WEBINAR
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April 6, 2023Food Service and Sanitation training will prepare the participant to purchase, store, prepare, and serve food in the cleanest and safest way possible to prevent foodborne illness from occurring. It fulfills the requirement for the Voluntary Certification Program for Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministries but does not substitute for "Serve Safe" training for Licensed Child Care Centers. This webinar is 1.5 hours long.
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.
Lakeshore®: Pyramid Model Series Part 2- Targeted Social Emotional Supports & Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Challenging Behavior (MARION COUNTY)Lakeshore®: Pyramid Model Series Part 2- Targeted Social Emotional Supports & Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Challenging Behavior (MARION COUNTY)
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April 6, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Now that we have a solid foundation with the understanding of the importance of setting up a high-quality supportive learning environment and how to develop supportive, responsive relationships with all children, we will now dive into the third tier of the pyramid model to gain a better understanding of challenging behaviors. We will discuss how to provide intensive intervention for those few children exhibiting challenging behavior and gain an understanding of why some children use challenging behavior to express wants and needs. We will practice identifying the trigger, form, and function to help the child be more successful within the environment, activity, or interactions. It is NOT required to have completed Part 1 in order to complete Part 2 of this series.
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!
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- Face to Face (Montgomery County)
SPARK- Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors- Face to Face (Montgomery County)
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April 7, 2023In this two-hour Face to Face 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.
Location:
Shannon's Exclusive Child Care at Geist
6633 W 900 N
McCordsville, IN 46055First, sign into Indiana Learning Paths through your I-LEAD account in another browser tab. Then click the link below to access the registration page.
Town Square- Materials That Support Learning Across Developmental Domains - Face to Face (Montgomery County)Town Square- Materials That Support Learning Across Developmental Domains - Face to Face (Montgomery County)
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April 7, 2023Family child care providers explore open-ended materials and the ways children can learn and develop across social and emotional, physical, and cognitive domains through play and exploration. Intentional planning and scaffolding are emphasized as essential in supporting children's growth and learning through materials. Resources for organizing and planning open-ended materials explorations in a family child care program are provided in the module.
Location:
Shannon's Exclusive Child Care at Geist
6633 W 900 N
McCordsville, IN 46055First, 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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Live Resource: Vaccines and Preventable Disease
Live Resource: Vaccines and Preventable Disease
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April 11, 2023Learn about preventable diseases in child care and ways to prevent them, in this one hour live resource with representatives from the Indiana Department of Health.
*No certificate will be awarded for this live resource.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodOqupj0tGteqKk59oVcbtVKbXPcnriVpLakeshore®: Infant and Toddler Social-Emotional Learning (Face to Face LAPORTE COUNTY)Lakeshore®: Infant and Toddler Social-Emotional Learning (Face to Face LAPORTE COUNTY)
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April 11, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
In this session, we will gain a working knowledge of the social emotional learning for infants and toddlers. We will examine how building strong relationships, communicating, and being sensitive to the needs and cues of infants effects their development of milestones. We will explore strategies to aid infant caregivers in making their environment the highest quality care for infants. As toddlers are going through changes, teachers must provide behavioral and emotional supports to meet their needs. We will explore ways to provide proactive behavior guidance, respond to cues, and give positive redirection to hold children accountable. This takes intentional planning and effective facilitation on the caregiver’s part.
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!
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! Keeping Children Safe: Systems for Supervision, Tracking and Follow Through (Virtual)
SPARK! Keeping Children Safe: Systems for Supervision, Tracking and Follow Through (Virtual)
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April 12, 2023Keeping children safe is a top priority for all educators. In this training, providers will learn how to describe and apply active supervision strategies and systems to keep children safe and accounted for in their programs. Active Supervision is the most effective strategy for creating a safe environment and preventing injuries in young children. Learn the six strategies, how to set up the program environment to effectively supervise and track children, tools to support transition, and discuss leadership's role in reinforcing active supervision and tracking.
** Be sure to register in I-LEAD 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.
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SPARK Informational Session: Using the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. (Virtual)
SPARK Informational Session: Using the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. (Virtual)
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April 13, 2023Virtual Zoom
Join Steve Veihweg to learn more about the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early training hosted by SPARK Learning Lab. Learn how this training can provide resources to increase family engagement and promote developmental monitoring and screening. Representatives from Indiana's Child Care Resource and Referral agencies will also share information about how they can assist and be of service for families in your early learning program.
*Certificates are NOT awarded for this informational session.
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.
Town Square - Arts and Materials in Family Child Care (Part 1 of 2) VirtualTown Square - Arts and Materials in Family Child Care (Part 1 of 2) Virtual
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April 13, 2023Explore choosing art materials and the art process in this training for family child care providers. Develop an understanding of process art, explore various materials that support drawing, painting, and 3D art, and finally, identify your role in facilitating exploration.
*Be sure to register in I-LEAD 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.
Lakeshore®: Self-Care - Strategies to Take Care of Yourself So You Can Care for Others (Face to Face MIAMI COUNTY)Lakeshore®: Self-Care - Strategies to Take Care of Yourself So You Can Care for Others (Face to Face MIAMI COUNTY)
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April 13, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Educators have a lot on their hands right now. You’re responsible for supporting the academic, social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of children through a period of historic uncertainty. It is a busy, chaotic time and it can easily feel like you have no time for yourself. Operating at a high level of unmitigated stress will, over time, lead to burnout. In this session, we discuss why self-care is critical right now and share realistic strategies, tips, and tricks on finding what works for you.
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!
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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Lakeshore®: Promoting Positive Behaviors in the Environment (Face to Face VIGO COUNTY)
Lakeshore®: Promoting Positive Behaviors in the Environment (Face to Face VIGO COUNTY)
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April 15, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
When children have independence and leadership within the environment, they are more likely to exhibit positive behavior. Using proactive behavior assistance, allowing children to help set expectations, and holding children accountable takes intentional planning and effective facilitation on the caregiver’s part. We will look at how caregivers can become facilitators and share the day-to-day operations with the children, which in turn, frees them up so that they can take advantage of teachable moments.
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!
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! Mental Health Fundamentals (Virtual)
SPARK! Mental Health Fundamentals (Virtual)
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April 17, 2023Become 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.
**Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so 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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Serving Families and Children Experiencing Homelessness (Zoom) 4/18/2023
Serving Families and Children Experiencing Homelessness (Zoom) 4/18/2023
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April 18, 2023Virtual Zoom
April 18, 2023
1:30pm-2:30pm EST
This webinar will explain how to identify families who are homeless and discuss new state policy regarding CCDF eligibility. Providers will be able to support the social emotional needs of children experiencing homelessness.
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.
Sesión informativa de SPARK: Uso de Learn the Signs de los CDC. Actúe temprano./ SPARK! Informational Session: Using the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. (Spanish)Sesión informativa de SPARK: Uso de Learn the Signs de los CDC. Actúe temprano./ SPARK! Informational Session: Using the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. (Spanish)
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April 18, 2023Únase a Steve Veihweg para obtener más información sobre Learn the Signs de los CDC. Capacitación Act Early organizada por SPARK Learning Lab. Aprenda cómo esta capacitación puede proporcionar recursos para aumentar la participación familiar y promover el control y la evaluación del desarrollo. Los representantes de las agencias de recursos y referencias de cuidado infantil de Indiana también compartirán información sobre cómo pueden ayudar y servir a las familias en su programa de aprendizaje temprano.
* NO se otorgan certificados para esta sesión informativa.
Join Steve Veihweg to learn more about the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early training hosted by SPARK Learning Lab. Learn how this training can provide resources to increase family engagement and promote developmental monitoring and screening. Representatives from Indiana's Child Care Resource and Referral agencies will also share information about how they can assist and be of service for families in your early learning program.
*Certificates are NOT awarded for this informational session.
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.
SPARK- Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®SE-2: Social-Emotional- Live WebinarSPARK- Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®SE-2: Social-Emotional- Live Webinar
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April 18, 2023The 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.
In this training, you will learn about the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3), how to use it in your program, and how to support families with this tool.*Prerequisite training: Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early.
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 & Indiana AEYC- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Live Virtual Learning Forum (SDA 1)
SPARK & Indiana AEYC- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Live Virtual Learning Forum (SDA 1)
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April 19, 2023Join SPARK and Indiana AEYC in a live virtual learning forum to discuss staff recruitment and retention. This is an opportunity for providers to come together virtually in their local regions and share what is working for them and to connect with their peers to gather knowledge and ideas. SPARK will have Business Coaches, Fiscal Management and Human Resource Specialists in attendance to help guide the conversation and answer questions.
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:
Registration LinkStewards of Children Darkness to Light: End Child Sexual Abuse (Virtual)Stewards of Children Darkness to Light: End Child Sexual Abuse (Virtual)
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April 19, 2023Stewards of Children® is a child sexual abuse prevention program developed by the national organization Darkness to Light. This program educates adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. This training program is designed for parents and any adults who work with children or adolescents. Stewards of Children is the only program available to the public scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors. Over 2 million adults across 76 countries have been trained in Stewards of Children, making it one of the most widely used child sexual abuse prevention training for adults.
** 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.
SPARK & Indiana AEYC- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Live Virtual Learning Forum (SDA 2)SPARK & Indiana AEYC- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Live Virtual Learning Forum (SDA 2)
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April 19, 2023Join SPARK Learning Lab and the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) in a live learning forum to discuss staff recruitment and retention. This is an opportunity for providers to come together and share what is working for them and to connect with their peers to gather knowledge and ideas. SPARK Business Coaches and INAEYC Workforce Coordinators will be in attendance to help guide the conversation and answer provider questions.
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:
Registration LinkSPARK- Live Resource: What You Need to Know about the Upcoming School-Age Child Care Grant (SACC) ApplicationsSPARK- Live Resource: What You Need to Know about the Upcoming School-Age Child Care Grant (SACC) Applications
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April 19, 2023School-Age Child Care Grant (SACC) applications are opening in late April and here is your opportunity to learn about the changes in this year’s online application through I-LEAD. Mark your calendar to join SPARK Learning Lab for a Live SACC application walkthrough. Grant applications will close in late May, so don’t delay and register for this LIVE resource today! No certificate will be awarded for this Live Resource session.
Please register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvce6urT0uHNVu83-QrlVodj2CELPLqLJg#/registrationSPARK- Virtual Learning Forum: Why does mental health matter?SPARK- Virtual Learning Forum: Why does mental health matter?
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April 19, 2023Virtual Learning Forum
April 19, 2023
1:30pm-2:30pm ET
Join us for a rich discussion on the importance of focusing on mental health and your well-being in this virtual session created for providers. Learn mental health best practices and how to support the mental health of your children, staff, and families from the SPARK Mental Health & Wellness Content Specialist team. Engage in conversation with one another about your own self-care practices and what mental health and wellness means to you.
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.
SPARK & Indiana AEYC- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Live Virtual Learning Forum (SDA 5)SPARK & Indiana AEYC- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Live Virtual Learning Forum (SDA 5)
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April 19, 2023Join SPARK and Indiana AEYC in a live virtual learning forum to discuss staff recruitment and retention. This is an opportunity for providers to come together virtually in their local regions and share what is working for them and to connect with their peers to gather knowledge and ideas. SPARK will have Business Coaches, Fiscal Management and Human Resource Specialists in attendance to help guide the conversation and answer questions.
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 & Indiana AEYC- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Live Virtual Learning Forum (SDA 4)
SPARK & Indiana AEYC- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Live Virtual Learning Forum (SDA 4)
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April 20, 2023Join SPARK and Indiana AEYC in a live virtual learning forum to discuss staff recruitment and retention. This is an opportunity for providers to come together virtually in their local regions and share what is working for them and to connect with their peers to gather knowledge and ideas. SPARK will have Business Coaches, Fiscal Management and Human Resource Specialists in attendance to help guide the conversation and answer questions.
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:
Registration LinkCalm Workshop- How to Create Work-Life Balance- Live ResourceCalm Workshop- How to Create Work-Life Balance- Live Resource
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April 20, 2023Work and rest are often in constant competition, but they don’t have to be. In this interactive session, participants will explore work-life balance from a birds-eye view. In addition to building awareness, participants will create an action plan that leverages the power of deliberate rest to bring out their best at work.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore how to create more work-life balance
- Identify areas in life to improve for better health and well-being
- Create a realistic goal for better work-life balance
SPARK! Creating Inclusive Learning Environments (Virtual)SPARK! Creating Inclusive Learning Environments (Virtual)
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April 20, 2023Educators learn to create and maintain inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environments to meet the needs of children with diverse abilities. Learners discover the three principles of Universal Designs for Learning (UDL): representation, engagement, and expression. Learners identify ways to incorporate UDL in their programs.
** 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.
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Lakeshore®: Autocuidado: estrategias para cuidarse a sí mismo para poder cuidar a los demás (Fas te Fas)/ Self-Care - Strategies to Take Care of Yourself So You Can Care for Others (Spanish) (TIPPECANOE COUNTY)
Lakeshore®: Autocuidado: estrategias para cuidarse a sí mismo para poder cuidar a los demás (Fas te Fas)/ Self-Care - Strategies to Take Care of Yourself So You Can Care for Others (Spanish) (TIPPECANOE COUNTY)
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April 22, 2023Entrenamiento cara a cara: ¡Compruebe la UBICACIÓN de la sesión antes de registrarse!
Los educadores tienen mucho en sus manos en este momento. Usted es responsable de apoyar el bienestar académico, social, emocional y mental de los niños durante un período de incertidumbre histórica. Es un momento ajetreado y caótico y fácilmente puede parecer que no tienes tiempo para ti. Operar a un alto nivel de estrés no mitigado conducirá, con el tiempo, al agotamiento. En esta sesión, discutimos por qué el cuidado personal es fundamental en este momento y compartimos estrategias, consejos y trucos realistas para encontrar lo que funciona para usted.
Esta capacitación se presenta a través de una asociación entre SPARK Learning Lab y Lakeshore®. ¡Se servirá una comida y todos los participantes recibirán un kit de materiales para usar con los niños en su programa!
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 & Indiana AEYC- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Live Virtual Learning Forum (SDA 3)
SPARK & Indiana AEYC- Staff Recruitment and Retention- Live Virtual Learning Forum (SDA 3)
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April 24, 2023Join SPARK and Indiana AEYC in a live virtual learning forum to discuss staff recruitment and retention. This is an opportunity for providers to come together virtually in their local regions and share what is working for them and to connect with their peers to gather knowledge and ideas. SPARK will have Business Coaches, Fiscal Management and Human Resource Specialists in attendance to help guide the conversation and answer questions.
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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Lakeshore®: Setting Up a High-Quality Environment- Family Child Care Homes (Face to Face VANDERBURGH COUNTY)
Lakeshore®: Setting Up a High-Quality Environment- Family Child Care Homes (Face to Face VANDERBURGH COUNTY)
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April 25, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Early childhood environments play a pivotal role in the growth and development of the children within them. When thoughtfully planned and utilized, they act as another adult in the room. Effective early childhood environments provide an engaging environment for children by offering opportunities for individualized teaching and learning; plenty of interesting, accessible materials; and enhanced child participation in play, learning, and development. What is a high-quality learning environment and why is it so important to establish and maintain? Participants will examine the expectations of a high-quality learning environment and practice assessing their learning environment and plan how to implement the changes to meet the developmental needs of the children in their care and to meet the highest quality standards.
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!
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.
SPARK! Diminishing Mental Health Stigma (Virtual)SPARK! Diminishing Mental Health Stigma (Virtual)
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April 25, 2023The adverse effects of the stigma associated with mental health can increase risk factors and create barriers for individuals to connect with others, ask for help and seek professional care. Acknowledging the impact of the stigma will help you as a leader to create a more conscious, inclusive, and supportive environment in your program. Enhance your mental health literacy by learning best practices to reduce mental health stigma and promote mental health awareness that will benefit and support your team and families.
**Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so 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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Safe Sleep Practices: Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Implementation in Child Care Settings Module 1 and 2 Live Webinar 4/26/2023
Safe Sleep Practices: Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Implementation in Child Care Settings Module 1 and 2 Live Webinar 4/26/2023
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April 26, 2023We 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.
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.
Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Resources to Increase Family Engagement and Promote Developmental Monitoring and Screening presented by Stephan Viehweg (Virtual)Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Resources to Increase Family Engagement and Promote Developmental Monitoring and Screening presented by Stephan Viehweg (Virtual)
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April 26, 2023This training will be presented by Stephan Viehweg, LCSW, ACSW, IMH-E®, CYC-P
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.
3 CEU's will be awarded for attending 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.
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SPARK- Employer Branding to Support Talent Acquisition- Live Webinar
SPARK- Employer Branding to Support Talent Acquisition- Live Webinar
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April 27, 2023In today's market, job seekers have endless options as to where they can choose to work. Employer branding is what can set your program apart to help bring more candidates, and higher quality candidates, through your doors. This training teaches the basics of employer branding including how to distinguish branding for your business versus branding for talent acquisition, how to engage with job seekers online and what an employer branding plan is to support your talent acquisition efforts.
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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Lakeshore®: Promoción de Comportamientos Positivos en el Entorno (Fas te Fas)/ Promoting Positive Behaviors in the Environment (Spanish) (MARION COUNTY)
Lakeshore®: Promoción de Comportamientos Positivos en el Entorno (Fas te Fas)/ Promoting Positive Behaviors in the Environment (Spanish) (MARION COUNTY)
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April 29, 2023Entrenamiento cara a cara: ¡Compruebe la UBICACIÓN de la sesión antes de registrarse!
Cuando los niños tienen independencia y liderazgo dentro del entorno, es más probable que muestren un comportamiento positivo. El uso de asistencia conductual proactiva, permitir que los niños ayuden a establecer expectativas y responsabilizar a los niños requiere una planificación intencional y una facilitación eficaz por parte del cuidador. Veremos cómo los cuidadores pueden convertirse en facilitadores y compartir las operaciones diarias con los niños, lo que a su vez los libera para que puedan aprovechar los momentos de enseñanza.
Esta capacitación se presenta a través de una asociación entre SPARK Learning Lab y Lakeshore®. ¡Se servirá una comida y todos los participantes recibirán un kit de materiales para usar con los niños en su programa!
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.
