Can you #SpotSPARK?
SPARK Learning Lab is passionate about getting the word our to partners from across the state of Indiana.
If you would like SPARK to participate in your meeting, conference or event drop us a line at the form below!
Week of Feb 25th
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Presidents' Day Extravaganza: SPARK! Diminishing Mental Health Stigma Presidents' Day Extravaganza: SPARK! Diminishing Mental Health Stigma
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February 19, 2024The 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.
Presidents' Day Extravaganza: Town Square: Art & Materials in Family Child Care Presidents' Day Extravaganza: Town Square: Art & Materials in Family Child Care
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February 19, 2024Explore choosing art materials and the art process in this virtual 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.
CDA Resource Event (INAEYC Event) CDA Resource Event (INAEYC Event)
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February 19, 2024Are you a family child care provider, early childhood teacher or student and currently preparing to apply for a CDA Credential? If you are, then join us for this free training opportunity! Learn about resources available for you to complete your CDA and walk through the whole process of receiving the training and preparing for the visit!
Learn how to apply for the credential with T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship assistance, get connected with a CDA Navigator who can help you to put your portfolio together and prepare for the exam!
Not sure if you should attend? Email one of Indiana CDA navigators at cmccall@inaeyc.org and prichard@inaeyc.org for more information.
Presidents' Day Extravaganza: Creating Welcoming Environments for Families Presidents' Day Extravaganza: Creating Welcoming Environments for Families
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February 19, 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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Business Live Resource: Basic Bookkeeping Business Live Resource: Basic Bookkeeping
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February 20, 2024Join SPARK and Civitas Strategies for a Live Resource looking at Basic Bookkeeping. Learn how to create a simple financial system for your child care business. No certificate will be awarded for this Live Resource session.
**Be sure to register here in Indiana Learning Paths as well as Zoom, so your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Recurso de negocios en vivo: Contabilidad Básica/ Business Live Resource: Basic Bookkeeping Recurso de negocios en vivo: Contabilidad Básica/ Business Live Resource: Basic Bookkeeping
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February 21, 2024Fecha de sesión: Feb 21, 2024, 1:00PM- 2:00 PM EST
Primeramente, haga clic en el botón de REGISTER AZUL para empezar la registración para esta sesión, Y DESPUES use el enlace para registrarse en Zoom.HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA REGISTRARSE
Únase a SPARK y Civitas Strategies para obtener un recurso en vivo sobre contabilidad básica. Aprenda a crear un sistema financiero simple para su negocio de cuidado infantil. No se otorgará un certificado para esta sesión.
Join SPARK and Civitas Strategies for a Live Resource looking at Basic Bookkeeping. Learn how to create a simple financial system for your child care business. No certificate will be awarded for this Live Resource session.
Foro de aprendizaje: ¿Por qué es importante la salud mental?/ Learning Forum: Why does Mental Health Matter? Foro de aprendizaje: ¿Por qué es importante la salud mental?/ Learning Forum: Why does Mental Health Matter?
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February 21, 2024Acompáñenos a una rica discusión en este foro de aprendizaje sobre la importancia de centrarse en la salud mental y su bienestar. A su vez, tendrá la oportunidad de compartir sus estrategias, ideas y preguntas relacionadas a la salud mental y bienestar con el equipo especializado en salud mental y bienestar de SPARK. Le invitamos a compartir sus conocimientos acerca del tema y aprender nuevas herramientas para apoyar el bienestar de los niños/as y familias de su programa.
*Asegúrese de registrarse en Indiana Learning Paths y en Zoom, para que los certificados puedan procesarse en su cuenta I-LEAD.
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Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Resources to Increase Family Engagement and Promote Developmental Monitoring and Screening presented by Stephan Viehweg (Live 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 (Live Virtual)
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February 22, 2024This 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.
2 CEU's will be awarded for attending this training.
Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as Zoom, so that certificates can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Lakeshore®: Active Supervision for Family Child Care Homes (In-Person) (LAKE CO.) Lakeshore®: Active Supervision for Family Child Care Homes (In-Person) (LAKE CO.)
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February 24, 2024Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
In this session, we will dive into the components of a high-quality supportive environment, to promote child engagement and active supervision. We will reflect on current practices for active supervision and keeping a safe and healthy environment. We will assess learning environments to support providers in meeting the needs of the children in their care and explore strategies to enrich the learning environment to meet the highest quality standards. We will take the time to evaluate our learning environment, and plan for any needed changes.
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!
Get Directions:
Geminus
8400 Louisiana St., Merillville, IN 46410
City: Merrillville
County: Lake County
