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Events in November 2022
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Paths to QUALITY Introduction - Live Webinar Paths to QUALITY Introduction - Live Webinar
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November 1, 2022The 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.
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 SPARK! Live Resource: Ask A Nurse Series
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November 1, 2022This 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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Burnout and Self-Care: An Act of Prevention - Live Webinar. Burnout and Self-Care: An Act of Prevention - Live Webinar.
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November 2, 2022Burnout 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.
The Four-Step Approach to Difficult Conversations - Live Webinar The Four-Step Approach to Difficult Conversations - Live Webinar
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November 2, 2022Communicating with empathy and positive regard can be difficult, especially in an unbiased way. Positive family partnerships are essential when fostering a mutually respectful and trusting relationship. Learn how to use this four-step approach that supports adult composure, empathy, positive intent, and problem solving to support relationship building with your families when having difficult conversations.
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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Indianapolis Public Library Early Childhood Education Workshop Series - READ - Live Webinar Indianapolis Public Library Early Childhood Education Workshop Series - READ - Live Webinar
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November 3, 2022Join Jess Neeb-Smith, Herbert Simon Early Literacy Specialist, for all things storytime. Learn strategies to engage and make the most of your read aloud time.
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. Safe Sleep Practices: Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Implementation in Child Care Settings Module 1 and 2 - Live Webinar.
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November 5, 2022We 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.
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Business Live Resource: Preparing your Business for a New Year (Virtual) Business Live Resource: Preparing your Business for a New Year (Virtual)
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November 8, 2022The end of the year is often a time when we reflect on the year which has passed. New Year’s resolutions are commonly discussed for your personal life—but what about your business affairs? A yearly closeout process can mean more than finalizing figures and syncing up with your tax preparer. The close of a fiscal year is a great time to reflect on the past, present, future of your business. No certificate will be awarded for this Live Resource 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! Power of PEER Training Level 1 (Virtual) SPARK! Power of PEER Training Level 1 (Virtual)
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November 8, 2022The Power of PEER is a new family engagement approach to get families excited about what you are doing in your learning environment everyday! You will be provided with PEER Activity Cards, to support high-quality parent-child interactions! This is the first training in a series of three for providers in Indiana who are going to be using PEER(E) parent-child interactions with the families in their Early Childhood Education programs. The Power of PEER was created in a collaboration between SPARK, Acelero Learning, and Shine Early Learning.
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! Live Resource: Nutrition & Health Programs for Centers 11/9/2022 SPARK! Live Resource: Nutrition & Health Programs for Centers 11/9/2022
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November 9, 2022This session is focused on the Nutrition/Food Service Program, Health Care Program, and the corresponding Infant/Toddler Supplements. Emerging center providers will have the opportunity to ask questions about their specific facility, with Nancy Ward, OECOSL’s Chief Nurse Consultant. 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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Immunizations: Requirements, Myths and Schedules - LIVE WEBINAR Immunizations: Requirements, Myths and Schedules - LIVE WEBINAR
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November 10, 2022Within the Immunization webinar the attendees will learn which immunizations are required by the State of Indiana for attendance at child care. It will also dispel some myths regarding immunizations. We will also discuss the proper schedule for immunizations and how to read them
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 - Strategies and Approaches to Assessment (Part 2 of 2) (Virtual) Town Square - Strategies and Approaches to Assessment (Part 2 of 2) (Virtual)
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November 10, 2022Explore different strategies and approaches to assessment in this virtual training for family childcare providers. Develop an understanding of the different types of documentation, then explore strategies for documenting children’s behaviors, skills, and interests, and finally develop a plan for using documentation to communicate with families. Completion of Part 1 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.
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Opioid Use and Mental Health- Live Webinar Opioid Use and Mental Health- Live Webinar
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November 14, 2022Will be entered when received from Nancy.
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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Introduction to Inclusive Child Care Live Webinar 11/15/2022 Introduction to Inclusive Child Care Live Webinar 11/15/2022
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November 15, 2022In 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.
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! Virtual Learning Forum: School-Age Bullying Behavior SPARK! Virtual Learning Forum: School-Age Bullying Behavior
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November 16, 2022This learning forum will familiarize educators with school-age bullying by defining what bullying is, what bullying isn't, three types of bullying, and the main risk factors and causes of school-age bullying behaviors.
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! Building Routines to Meet the Needs of Infants and Toddlers (Virtual) SPARK! Building Routines to Meet the Needs of Infants and Toddlers (Virtual)
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November 17, 2022Learn what infant and toddler routines look like in group care. Explore scenarios to enhance routines in early care and education programs.
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! Being an Early Childhood Professional (Part 2 of 2) (Virtual) SPARK! Being an Early Childhood Professional (Part 2 of 2) (Virtual)
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November 17, 2022This course builds on the skills learned in Part 1 of Being an Early Childhood Professional. During this session, you will be introduced to best practices for creating consistent and equitable accountability processes that promote staff development and growth. In addition, identify your leadership style and understand the impact these accountability processes have in promoting professionalism in a way that aligns with your program's vision. It is recommended, but NOT required, that learners complete Being an Early Childhood Professional Part 1 before 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.
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SPARK! Creating Welcoming Environments for Families Live Webinar 11/29/2022 SPARK! Creating Welcoming Environments for Families Live Webinar 11/29/2022
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November 29, 2022Come join us in a Live Webinar on 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.
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 11/30/2022 Safe Sleep Practices: Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Implementation in Child Care Settings Module 1 and 2 Live Webinar 11/30/2022
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November 30, 2022We 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.
