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!
February 19, 2024
Presidents' Day Extravaganza: SPARK! Diminishing Mental Health Stigma
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February 19, 2024
The 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
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February 19, 2024
Explore 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)
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February 19, 2024
Are 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
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February 19, 2024
Come 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.
