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Events in June 2023
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SPARK! Internal Systems (Live Virtual)
SPARK! Internal Systems (Live Virtual)
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June 1, 2023Internal systems are used to determine the process, the resources, and the people involved with all business activities. Choosing a method for documentation, storage, and maintenance for your staff's education and training is one example of an internal system. Learn the critical components of a well-implemented internal system that supports you in meeting quality assurance requirements for your program. Evaluate your current practices related to internal systems so that you can align them with your leadership style and the needs of 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! Internal Systems (Live Virtual)SPARK! Internal Systems (Live Virtual)
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June 1, 2023Internal systems are used to determine the process, the resources, and the people involved with all business activities. Choosing a method for documentation, storage, and maintenance for your staff's education and training is one example of an internal system. Learn the critical components of a well-implemented internal system that supports you in meeting quality assurance requirements for your program. Evaluate your current practices related to internal systems so that you can align them with your leadership style and the needs of your program.
* The content in this training is intended for program leaders or educators who wish to build leadership skills.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! Embedding Math Into Daily Activities and Routines (Virtual)SPARK! Embedding Math Into Daily Activities and Routines (Virtual)
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June 1, 2023Using child outcomes for mathematics, educators can embed a variety of math skills into daily routines to keep children engaged in active learning, while decreasing undesired behaviors. Program leaders will discover how to plan and implement practices to embed math-related skills and concepts into the daily activities and routines of their learning environments.
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! Writing and Implementing an Effective Policy (Virtual)SPARK! Writing and Implementing an Effective Policy (Virtual)
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June 1, 2023Policies create clear expectations and help operate a business safely and efficiently. Learn key components to writing a policy and explore ways to implement them into 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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Town Square: Supporting Trauma Survivors and Those who Care for Them- Part 2 of 2 (Face to Face)
Town Square: Supporting Trauma Survivors and Those who Care for Them- Part 2 of 2 (Face to Face)
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June 2, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Location :This is an IN-PERSON training! Bona Vista, 1220 E Laguna St , Kokomo, IN 46902
County : Howard
Explore behavioral manifestations of trauma in children and ways to talk to children and families about trauma/emotionally sensitive experiences in this virtual training for family child care providers. Discuss the impact of negative Social Influencers Of Health (SIOH) and their impact on children and their families. Lastly explore provider wellness, with information on recognizing different types of provider stress and ways to improve wellness.
Completion of Part 1 of this series is NOT required, in order to attend Part 2.
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! Strengthen Your Emotional Well-Being: Self-Regulation Techniques to Navigate Difficult Situations (Face to Face)SPARK! Strengthen Your Emotional Well-Being: Self-Regulation Techniques to Navigate Difficult Situations (Face to Face)
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June 2, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Location: Bona Vista, 1220 E Laguna St, Kokomo, IN 46902
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.
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! Burnout and Self-Care: An Act of Prevention (Face to Face)
SPARK! Burnout and Self-Care: An Act of Prevention (Face to Face)
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June 10, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Location : Mt. Zion Loving Day Care Ministry 4900 E 38th St Indianapolis IN 46218
Burnout 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.
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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June 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.
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Universal Precautions LIVE WEBINAR
Universal Precautions LIVE WEBINAR
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June 14, 2023Universal precautions training is required for all staff working in regulated child care programs. Early childhood professionals need to be knowledgeable about how to prevent disease transmission in the early childhood setting, including those spread through contact with blood and other potentially infectious bodily fluids. Universal precautions are measures taken in order to safely handle bodily fluids, blood, and airborne secretions to reduce the chance of infection and transmission of diseases to staff or children in child care settings.
Please click the link to the left to complete registration. Login day and time of webinar from your email registration confirmation. Be sure to click the blue button- Join Webinar.
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.
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) SpanishEl 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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June 14, 2023This training will be presented by Stephan Viehweg, LCSW, ACSW, IMH-E®, CYC-P
3 CEU's will be awarded for attending this training.
Esta 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.
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 (Virtual Zoom)
SPARK! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Virtual Zoom)
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June 15, 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.
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.
Calm Workshop- Foundations of Mindfulness- Live ResourceCalm Workshop- Foundations of Mindfulness- Live Resource
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June 15, 2023Resilience has been shown to positively influence overall well-being. In this session, participants will discover simple meditation practice to flex the muscles of the mind, and cultivate a mentally resilient mindset no matter their current circumstances. Participants will also explore the power of connection to nurture and build resilience through a wide range of interactions in their personal and professional lives.
Learning Objectives:
- Defne what mindfulness is and is not
- Experience several mindfulness practices
- Identify the benefits of mindfulness
Note: No certificate is awarded for this session
Register here:
https://calm.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsduCsqD4tGN2TVR0rwbApZMPqN-qAcpeN?_x_zm_rtaid=sN8fHLGpR-imIktfAgnf6w.1680713904649.7d991df37b515f4f90c00e01721cc90e&_x_zm_rhtaid=760Town Square: Engaging Children with Books and Stories (Live Virtual)Town Square: Engaging Children with Books and Stories (Live Virtual)
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June 15, 2023Explore how read-alouds support development across the domains and strategies for engaging children in both group and individual reading to support a love of reading. Then learn ways to choose developmentally appropriate and culturally sustaining books 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.
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! Strengthen Your Emotional Well-Being: Self-Regulation Techniques to Navigate Difficult Situations (Live Virtual)
SPARK! Strengthen Your Emotional Well-Being: Self-Regulation Techniques to Navigate Difficult Situations (Live Virtual)
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June 20, 2023Prolonged 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.
** 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.
Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction Live WebinarPaths to QUALITY™ Introduction Live Webinar
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June 20, 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.
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Out-of-School Time Live Resource Series: Child Care Resource and Referral Network
Out-of-School Time Live Resource Series: Child Care Resource and Referral Network
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June 21, 2023Join us with the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Network for a discussion on before care, after care, and break time care, otherwise known as out-of-school learning. During this session, you will have the opportunity to learn about our services as well as ask questions. We will share how we can assist child care professionals like you and the families you serve. As we talk with families each day about their struggles to find quality out-of-school care, we listen and answer questions to help them understand if out-of-school care is the best fit for their child. We also talk often with providers like you as we update their information for referrals. During these conversations, we hear challenges similar to the ones you may be facing to offer out-of-school care. As find help navigators, we also help both families and providers make connections to resources that meet their out-of-school-care needs. We plan to bring highlights of our discussion back to our team and use this information to find and communicate even more helpful resources in the future.
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! Virtual Learning Forum: Technology in Early Learning EnvironmentsSPARK! Virtual Learning Forum: Technology in Early Learning Environments
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June 21, 2023Technology in early learning environments can seem tricky to navigate. In this learning forum, we will discuss how you currently intentionally and appropriately use technology and interactive media as effective tools that support learning and development. Come ready to actively discuss how you select, use, integrate, and evaluate technology tools to expand on learning experiences and development.
**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! Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®SE-2: Social-Emotional (Virtual)
SPARK! Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®SE-2: Social-Emotional (Virtual)
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June 22, 2023There 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.
Prácticas de sueño seguro en español: reducir la muerte infantil súbita inesperada e implementación de centros de cuidado infantil Módulo 1 y 2 Web en Vivo/ Spanish Safe Sleep Practices: Module 1 and 2 Live WebinarPrácticas de sueño seguro en español: reducir la muerte infantil súbita inesperada e implementación de centros de cuidado infantil Módulo 1 y 2 Web en Vivo/ Spanish Safe Sleep Practices: Module 1 and 2 Live Webinar
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June 22, 2023Sabemos que las prácticas seguras para dormir son fundamentales para el bienestar de los bebés en nuestros programas para la primera infancia. Este curso presencial de dos horas de duración explica cómo reducir el riesgo de muertes relacionadas con el sueño y cómo implementar prácticas de sueño seguras en las aulas infantiles. Esta sesión de desarrollo profesional satisface los requisitos del estado de Indiana para cuidadores de bebés.
*** Haga clic en el botón azul Registrarse para registrarse en Indiana Learning Paths. Luego, en la página siguiente, haga clic en el título del curso con el asterisco rojo* para completar su registro con Go To Webinar.***
We know that safe sleep practices are critical for the well-being of infants in our early childhood programs. This two-hour, introductory, face-to-face 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.
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Early Childhood Mental Health with K1ds Count Therapy (Live Virtual)
Early Childhood Mental Health with K1ds Count Therapy (Live Virtual)
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June 23, 2023Facilitated by Dr. Sarah Thomas and Chelsey Ruark. Learn about infant and young child mental health, and how to promote this healthy development for the children at your educational program. Feel empowered about how you can assess early social-emotional wellness, positively influence children's emotion regulation skills, understand trauma and factors that prevent progress, and how to talk with families about concerns.
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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Civitas Live Resource: Is It Time to Grow Your Business: Expansion Checklist
Civitas Live Resource: Is It Time to Grow Your Business: Expansion Checklist
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June 27, 2023Register now to find out how to:
- Assess your demand,
- Consider your staffing needs,
- Develop a clear picture of your finances, and
- Create a business plan!
*No certificate is awarded for this Live Resource session.
SPARK! Mental Health FundamentalsSPARK! Mental Health Fundamentals
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June 27, 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.
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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Civitas Recurso en Vivo: ¿Es hora de hacer crecer su negocio?/ Is it Time to Grow Your Business? (Spanish) 6/28/2023
Civitas Recurso en Vivo: ¿Es hora de hacer crecer su negocio?/ Is it Time to Grow Your Business? (Spanish) 6/28/2023
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June 28, 2023Fecha de sesión: 28 de Junio, 2022, 11:00AM- 12:00 PM EST
Primeramente, haga clic en el botón de REGISTER para empezar la registración para esta sesión, Y DESPUES use el enlace para registrarse en Zoom.HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA REGISTRARSE
Registrese ahora para saber como:
- Evaluar la demanda,
- Considere sus necesidades de personal,
- Desarrolle una imagen clara de sus finanzas, y
- Crear un plan de negocios.
No se otorgará un certificado para esta sesión.
Register now to find out how to:
- Assess your demand,
- Consider your staffing needs,
- Develop a clear picture of your finances, and
- Create a business plan!
*No certificate is awarded for this Live Resource session.
Safe Sleep Practices: Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Implementation in Child Care Settings Module 1 and 2 Live WebinarSafe Sleep Practices: Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Implementation in Child Care Settings Module 1 and 2 Live Webinar
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June 28, 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.
***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! Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®3 (Virtual)SPARK! Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®3 (Virtual)
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June 28, 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! Practical Teaching Strategies for Developing Social-Emotional Skills for Preschoolers (Live Virtual)
SPARK! Practical Teaching Strategies for Developing Social-Emotional Skills for Preschoolers (Live Virtual)
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June 29, 2023Discover practical strategies for promoting progress through social-emotional developmental milestones for success in your program. Learn how to support children with behavioral challenges.
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: Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Overview for Child Care ProgramsSPARK! Live Resource: Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Overview for Child Care Programs
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June 29, 2023The Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning (OECOSL) CCDF Policy Team will be presenting an overview of the CCDF Subsidy program in Indiana. We will spend time discussing the Goals and Mission of CCDF, CCDF Eligibility Requirements for families and providers, and spend time discussing strategies and best practices around common questions programs often encounter when taking CCDF Vouchers. No certificate will be awarded for this Live Resource session.
Presenters: Laura Sullivan, CCDF Policy Consultant and Shanon Marchand, Sr. Project Manager of CCDF Operations
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.
