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If you would like SPARK to participate in your meeting, conference or event drop us a line at the form below!

Week of Mar 3rd

  • Using Social Stories to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behaviors (Live Virtual)

    Using Social Stories to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behaviors (Live Virtual)


    February 27, 2024

    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.

    * Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.

    Registration Link

  • Introduction to Inclusive Child Care (Live Virtual)

    Introduction to Inclusive Child Care (Live Virtual)


    February 28, 2024

    In this introductory webinar, directors and owners of centers, ministries, and homes will learn of basic strategies and resources for including all children. Participants will gain an understanding of how to foster inclusive attitudes, practices and policies in their program, initiate and lead collaborative relationships between staff and families as well as how to identify community resources to support all needs.

    * Be sure to register both in Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.

    Registration Link

    Bringing Self-Care to Life, presented by the Calm app team (Live Virtual)

    Bringing Self-Care to Life, presented by the Calm app team (Live Virtual)


    February 28, 2024

    Join us for an opportunity to connect, relax, and learn how to prioritize self-care. During this session, participants will identify the value of self-care. They will brainstorm ideas of what self-care can look like as well as obstacles that may get in the way. By the end of the session, participants will create a personalized self-care plan.

    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 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.

    Registration Link

  • Calm Fundamentals for Stress Management, presented by the Calm app team (Live Virtual)

    Calm Fundamentals for Stress Management, presented by the Calm app team (Live Virtual)


    February 29, 2024

    Identify the differences between stress and stressors and learn how Calm can help you and your team manage their overall stress

    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 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.

    Registration Link

  • Super Saturday: Milestones Matter: Engaging Families to Track and Celebrate Milestones (In-Person) (MONROE COUNTY)

    Super Saturday: Milestones Matter: Engaging Families to Track and Celebrate Milestones (In-Person) (MONROE COUNTY)


    March 2, 2024

    Attend 2 trainings for a total of 4 training hours. A meal will be provided and attendees will receive a free ASQ®:SE-2 Starter Kit and Learn the Signs. Act Early materials to use in their programs!

    • Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Resources to Increase Family Engagement and Promote Developmental Monitoring and Screening. Presented by Stephan Viehweg
    • Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®SE-2: Social-Emotional

    Registration Link

    Get Directions:
    Growing Hearts Daycare & Preschool Ministry
    6287 W. Ratliff Rd.
    Bloomington, IN 47404
    County: Monroe County

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