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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 May 13th
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Stewards of Children: Protecting Children Through Active Bystanding Stewards of Children: Protecting Children Through Active Bystanding
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May 14, 2024Protecting Children Through Active Bystanding goes beyond theoretical knowledge to teach participants practical skills to be an active bystander in child sexual abuse prevention and response. You will receive examples of boundary violations and inappropriate behaviors, and guidance on both spontaneous and planned interventions that reinforce boundaries and protect children.
*Be sure to register in Indiana Learning Paths as well as Zoom, so that certificates can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Family Child Care Homes Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Family Child Care Homes
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May 14, 2024Preparation for Home Child Care Licensure is the 2nd training in this two-part series designed to outline regulatory requirements, licensing steps, and resources for providing licensed child care in a home environment. You will leave this training prepared to take the next steps to licensing your home and will receive the necessary paperwork.
Introduction to Inclusive Child Care Introduction to Inclusive Child Care
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May 14, 2024In 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.
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Being an Early Childhood Professional Part 1 Being an Early Childhood Professional Part 1
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May 15, 2024This training is intended for program directors and/or administrators. Learn actionable leadership strategies to implement program-wide systems that support both professional and ethical conduct. Incorporate practices that build a collective agreement to professional conduct and allow your staff to feel included in the decision-making process of your program. This is an intermediate to advanced training and it is recommended that you complete the Maintaining Professional Boundaries Training Series prior to taking this training.
** Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom for this training.
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Strengthen Your Emotional Well-Being: Self Regulation Techniques to Navigate Difficult Situations (LIVE Virtual) Strengthen Your Emotional Well-Being: Self Regulation Techniques to Navigate Difficult Situations (LIVE Virtual)
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May 16, 2024Prolonged 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.
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training
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May 16, 2024There 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. -
Learning Forum: Reframing and Responding to Behaviors that Challenge You (ALLEN COUNTY) Learning Forum: Reframing and Responding to Behaviors that Challenge You (ALLEN COUNTY)
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May 18, 2024Let's talk! Join SPARK Learning Lab for a learning forum focused on reframing and responding to behaviors that challenge you. Share what works in your program and learn from your peers! We will discuss five social-emotional needs that children experience and how you might respond to them in developmentally appropriate ways. Learn about new trainings on this topic, and have the opportunity to discuss current practices in your program.
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Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Allen County
