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Events in August 2023
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SPARK! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Face to Face)(MONTGOMERY COUNTY) SPARK! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Face to Face)(MONTGOMERY COUNTY)
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August 1, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
In this two-hour Face to Face Training, participants will review key elements of the physical, social, and temporal environments that best support young children. Participants will take a deeper look at how to arrange their physical environment and will conduct an audit on their top 2 to 3 learning centers. Participants will use their knowledge to proactively plan their physical environment and refresh learning centers. This course is appropriate for early childhood educators who: (1)work with children ages birth through age five and (2)need ideas to freshen up learning centers and (3)are interested in how to use their physical environment to reduce challenging behaviors in the classroom. **To get the most out of this training, we highly recommend you come with images or a diagram of your environment.
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! Practical Teaching Strategies for Developing Social-Emotional Skills for Preschoolers (Face to Face)(MONTGOMERY COUNTY) SPARK! Practical Teaching Strategies for Developing Social-Emotional Skills for Preschoolers (Face to Face)(MONTGOMERY COUNTY)
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August 1, 2023Discover practical strategies for promoting progress through social-emotional developmental milestones for success in your program. Learn how to support children with behavioral challenges.
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.
Registration LinkSPARK! Mental Health Fundamentals (Virtual) SPARK! Mental Health Fundamentals (Virtual)
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August 1, 2023Become a mental health ally and learn the principles of mental health, such as standard terms, definitions, and warning signs, to best support and promote mental health and wellness among 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.
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! Keeping Children Safe: Systems for Supervision, Tracking and Follow Through (Face to Face)(LAKE COUNTY) SPARK! Keeping Children Safe: Systems for Supervision, Tracking and Follow Through (Face to Face)(LAKE COUNTY)
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August 1, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Keeping children safe is a top priority for all educators. In this training, providers will learn how to describe and apply active supervision strategies and systems to keep children safe and accounted for in their programs. Active Supervision is the most effective strategy for creating a safe environment and preventing injuries in young children. Learn the six strategies, how to set up the program environment to effectively supervise and track children, tools to support transition, and discuss leadership's role in reinforcing active supervision and tracking.
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! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Face to Face)(VANDERBURGH COUNTY) SPARK! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Face to Face)(VANDERBURGH COUNTY)
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August 2, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
In this two-hour Face to Face Training, participants will review key elements of the physical, social, and temporal environments that best support young children. Participants will take a deeper look at how to arrange their physical environment and will conduct an audit on their top 2 to 3 learning centers. Participants will use their knowledge to proactively plan their physical environment and refresh learning centers. This course is appropriate for early childhood educators who: (1)work with children ages birth through age five and (2)need ideas to freshen up learning centers and (3)are interested in how to use their physical environment to reduce challenging behaviors in the classroom. **To get the most out of this training, we highly recommend you come with images or a diagram of your environment.
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.
Stewards of Children: Internet Safety by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Live Virtual) Stewards of Children: Internet Safety by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Live Virtual)
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August 2, 2023Stewards of Children is a Community Education Partner of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Through this partnership, we provide Internet Safety: For Parents, Caregivers, and Communities for adults. This program provides an overview of online safety issues, tips for privacy settings, easy to implement steps for supervising youth online, warning signs of online grooming and cyberbullying, and how to talk to their kids about internet safety.
** Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom for this training so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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 8/2/2023 SPARK! Live Resource: Ask A Nurse Series 8/2/2023
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August 2, 2023This 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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Lakeshore®: Diversidad, equidad e inclusión en el aula de primera infancia - Parte 1 (Fas te Fas)/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom – Part 1 (Spanish)(ELKHART COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Diversidad, equidad e inclusión en el aula de primera infancia - Parte 1 (Fas te Fas)/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom – Part 1 (Spanish)(ELKHART COUNTY)
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August 5, 2023Entrenamiento cara a cara: ¡Compruebe la UBICACIÓN de la sesión antes de registrarse!
¿Cómo podemos promover la equidad en nuestra aula? En esta sesión, definiremos términos importantes como diversidad, equidad e inclusión y nos sumergiremos en las recomendaciones establecidas por la NAEYC sobre cómo crear una comunidad solidaria y equitativa de alumnos involucrados. Utilizando la herramienta Escala de calificación del entorno (ERS) a través de la lente de las recomendaciones de la NAEYC, definiremos qué es un entorno de aprendizaje de alta calidad y cómo implicar a todos los niños en actividades de aprendizaje significativas y abiertas. También debatiremos sobre las interacciones eficaces entre educadores y niños no solo para construir relaciones enriquecedoras con todos los niños, sino para establecer las bases que permitan a los niños satisfacer sus necesidades individuales.Esta capacitación se presenta a través de una asociación entre SPARK Learning Lab y Lakeshore®. Los participantes recibirán un kit de materiales para usar con los niños en su programa!
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.
Lakeshore®: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom – Part 1(ELKHART COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom – Part 1(ELKHART COUNTY)
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August 5, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
How do we advance equity in our classroom? In this session, we will define important terms including diversity, equity, and inclusion and dive into the recommendations set by NAEYC on how to create a caring, equitable community of engaged learners. Using the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) tool through the lens of NAEYC’s recommendations, we will define what a high-quality learning environment is and how to engage all children in meaningful, open-ended learning activities. We will also discuss effective teacher-child interactions to not only build nurturing relationships with all children, but to scaffold children to meet their individual 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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Greener Cleaning - LIVE WEBINAR Greener Cleaning - LIVE WEBINAR
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August 8, 2023Join this one hour webinar to gain an understanding of "greener cleaning". We will discuss and define cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. Learn how to use the EPA website to find appropriate chemicals. Gain a better understanding when to use what products and what makes a product "unsafe". Finally, learn how not to be taken advantage of by marketing schemes and how to identify legitimate products.
Please click the link to the left to complete registration. Login day and time of webinar from your email registration confirmation. Be sure to click the blue button- Join Webinar.
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.
Lakeshore®: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom – Part 1(DUBOIS COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom – Part 1(DUBOIS COUNTY)
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August 8, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
How do we advance equity in our classroom? In this session, we will define important terms including diversity, equity, and inclusion and dive into the recommendations set by NAEYC on how to create a caring, equitable community of engaged learners. Using the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) tool through the lens of NAEYC’s recommendations, we will define what a high-quality learning environment is and how to engage all children in meaningful, open-ended learning activities. We will also discuss effective teacher-child interactions to not only build nurturing relationships with all children, but to scaffold children to meet their individual 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.
Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. Resources to Increase Family Engagement and Promote Developmental Monitoring and Screening presented by Stephan Viehweg (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 (Virtual)
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August 8, 2023This 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.
3 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.
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.
Paths to QUALITY Introduction - Live Webinar Paths to QUALITY Introduction - Live Webinar
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August 8, 2023Live Webinar
Aug 8, 2023
6:30pm - 7:30 pm EST
The 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.
***Click the Register button to register on Indiana Learning Paths. Then, watch for an email sent to you at the email address used to log on to Indiana Learning Paths that will include instructions for completing your registration in Go To Webinar. Your registration is not complete until you are registered in both places.***
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! Recruiting High-Quality Staff (Live Virtual) SPARK! Recruiting High-Quality Staff (Live Virtual)
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August 9, 2023Recruiting strategies to find and attract high-quality staff. We will explore recruiting strategies and tools to improve recruiting outcomes. We will go over "tips" that can be applied to optimize the use of these tools.
*Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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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Town Square: Los niños como autores, lectores y escritores/Children as Authors, Actors, Readers, and Writers (Spanish Live Virtual) Town Square: Los niños como autores, lectores y escritores/Children as Authors, Actors, Readers, and Writers (Spanish Live Virtual)
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August 10, 2023En este curso para cuidadores familiares de niños, descubrirá cómo fomentar la imaginación y la voz de los niños a través del dictado y la representación de cuentos, un aspecto esencial del desarrollo de la alfabetización, así como técnicas para que los cuentos formen parte de su programa.
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.
Lakeshore®: Diversidad, equidad e inclusión en el aula de primera infancia - Parte 1 (Fas te Fas)/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom – Part 1 (Spanish)(MARION COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Diversidad, equidad e inclusión en el aula de primera infancia - Parte 1 (Fas te Fas)/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom – Part 1 (Spanish)(MARION COUNTY)
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August 10, 2023Entrenamiento cara a cara: ¡Compruebe la UBICACIÓN de la sesión antes de registrarse!
¿Cómo podemos promover la equidad en nuestra aula? En esta sesión, definiremos términos importantes como diversidad, equidad e inclusión y nos sumergiremos en las recomendaciones establecidas por la NAEYC sobre cómo crear una comunidad solidaria y equitativa de alumnos involucrados. Utilizando la herramienta Escala de calificación del entorno (ERS) a través de la lente de las recomendaciones de la NAEYC, definiremos qué es un entorno de aprendizaje de alta calidad y cómo implicar a todos los niños en actividades de aprendizaje significativas y abiertas. También debatiremos sobre las interacciones eficaces entre educadores y niños no solo para construir relaciones enriquecedoras con todos los niños, sino para establecer las bases que permitan a los niños satisfacer sus necesidades individuales.Esta capacitación se presenta a través de una asociación entre SPARK Learning Lab y Lakeshore®. Los participantes recibirán un kit de materiales para usar con los niños en su programa!
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.
El uso de Aprende las Señales, Actúa . A Tiempo del CDC provee recursos para aume/Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. presented by Stephan Viehweg (Virtual) Spanish El uso de Aprende las Señales, Actúa . A Tiempo del CDC provee recursos para aume/Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. presented by Stephan Viehweg (Virtual) Spanish
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August 10, 2023This training will be presented by Stephan Viehweg, LCSW, ACSW, IMH-E®, CYC-P
3 CEU's will be awarded for attending this training.
Esta oportunidad de capacitación virtual se enfocará en temas de desarrollo y salud mental, que incluyen Learn the Signs Act Early (LTSAE), herramientas de detección del desarrollo, y cómo usar estas herramientas con las familias bajo su cuidado.
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.
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! The Four-Step Approach to Difficult Conversations with Families (Face to Face)(HAMILTON COUNTY) SPARK! The Four-Step Approach to Difficult Conversations with Families (Face to Face)(HAMILTON COUNTY)
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August 11, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Communicating 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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Lakeshore®: Artfully Awesome: Let’s Get Process-Focused (Face to Face) (BOONE COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Artfully Awesome: Let’s Get Process-Focused (Face to Face) (BOONE COUNTY)
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August 12, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Process-focused rather than product-focused art is the key to a child’sinner artist. In this session, we explore the concept of process art verses product art, creating opportunities for children to bring their ideas to life! We will dive into expectations for materials, interactions, and planning.
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!
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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Bug Busters: Conquering Bed Bugs and Lice with Expert Training 8/14/2023 (Live Virtual) Bug Busters: Conquering Bed Bugs and Lice with Expert Training 8/14/2023 (Live Virtual)
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August 14, 2023Virtual Zoom
Aug 14, 2023
1:30pm-2:30pm ET
This a dynamic training that empowers teachers, caregivers, and families to combat bed bugs and lice, diving into their world, covering topics such as their identification, signs and symptoms, modes of transmission, and effective control methods. Participants will gain practical insights and strategies for prevention, treatment, and eradication, understanding the crucial roles both teachers/caregivers and families play in addressing these pests. By equipping attendees with knowledge and collaborative approaches, this training empowers them to create bug-free environments and protect the well-being of children in their care. Join us Monday, August 14th, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. (EST), Lee Green, Senior Medical Entomologist from the Indiana Department of Health will be facilitating the session.
***Click on the BLUE REGISTER button to register in Indiana Learning Paths for this session, AND also use the link below to register in Zoom.
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! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Face to Face)(MARION COUNTY) SPARK! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Face to Face)(MARION COUNTY)
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August 15, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
In this two-hour Face to Face Training, participants will review key elements of the physical, social, and temporal environments that best support young children. Participants will take a deeper look at how to arrange their physical environment and will conduct an audit on their top 2 to 3 learning centers. Participants will use their knowledge to proactively plan their physical environment and refresh learning centers. This course is appropriate for early childhood educators who: (1)work with children ages birth through age five and (2)need ideas to freshen up learning centers and (3)are interested in how to use their physical environment to reduce challenging behaviors in the classroom. **To get the most out of this training, we highly recommend you come with images or a diagram of your environment.
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.
Introduction to Inclusive Child Care (Live Virtual) Introduction to Inclusive Child Care (Live Virtual)
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August 15, 2023In 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.
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 1 of 2 (Live Virtual) SPARK! Being an Early Childhood Professional- Part 1 of 2 (Live Virtual)
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August 15, 2023This 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.
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: Why does mental health matter? SPARK! Virtual Learning Forum: Why does mental health matter?
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August 16, 2023Virtual Learning Forum
Join us for a rich discussion on the importance of focusing on mental health and your well-being in this virtual session created for providers. Learn mental health best practices and how to support the mental health of your children, staff, and families from the SPARK Mental Health & Wellness Content Specialist team. Engage in conversation with one another about your own self-care practices and what mental health and wellness means to you.
**Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so that certificates can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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.
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training
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August 16, 2023Description: The Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) provides reliable, accurate, developmental and social-emotional screening for children between birth and age 6. The ASQ has been specifically designed to identify developmental progress and spot potential delays in young children. Screening young children is an effective, efficient way for professionals to monitor a child’s development. Help parents celebrate their child’s milestones, know what to expect next, and determine whether a follow-up is needed. The ASQ is an essential first step toward identifying children with delays or disorders in the critical early years.
In this training, you will learn about the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3), how to use it in your program, and how to support families with this tool.*Prerequisite training: Using the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early.
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! Internal Systems (Live Virtual) SPARK! Internal Systems (Live Virtual)
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August 17, 2023Internal systems are used to determine the process, the resources, and the people involved with all business activities. Choosing a method for documentation, storage, and maintenance for your staff's education and training is one example of an internal system. Learn the critical components of a well-implemented internal system that supports you in meeting quality assurance requirements for your program. Evaluate your current practices related to internal systems so that you can align them with your leadership style and the needs of your program.
* The content in this training is intended for program leaders or educators who wish to build leadership skills.** Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so that certificates can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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.
Registration LinkLakeshore®: Desarrollo del lenguaje y la comunicación en bebés y niños pequeños/ Infant/Toddler Language and Communication Development(KOSCIUSKO COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Desarrollo del lenguaje y la comunicación en bebés y niños pequeños/ Infant/Toddler Language and Communication Development(KOSCIUSKO COUNTY)
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August 17, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Los libros son el pilar fundamental de la alfabetización, pero lo que los niños oyen es el pilar fundamental del desarrollo del lenguaje. En esta sesión, definiremos y describiremos los hitos clave de los bebés y niños pequeños, y cómo afectan al proceso de adquisición de habilidades lingüísticas y comunicativas. Debatiremos las etapas del desarrollo del lenguaje y las estrategias eficaces que podemos utilizar para ayudar a los bebés y niños pequeños a desarrollar el lenguaje y las habilidades comunicativas. Exploraremos la importancia del vocabulario y debatiremos por qué utilizamos palabras que los niños no conocen. Debatiremos los beneficios de enseñar y utilizar el lenguaje de señas y cómo desarrollar un vínculo con los niños a través de la exploración del lenguaje y la letra impresa.
Books are the cornerstone of literacy but what children hear is the cornerstone of language development. In this session, we will define and describe key milestones for infants and toddlers and how they affect the process of acquiring language and communication skills. We will discuss the stages of language development and effective strategies we can utilize to support infants and toddlers develop language and communication skills. We will explore the importance of vocabulary and discuss why we use words the children don’t know. We will discuss the benefits of teaching and utilizing sign language and how to develop a bond with children through exploring language and print.
Esta capacitación se presenta a través de una asociación entre SPARK Learning Lab y Lakeshore®. ¡Todos los asistentes recibirán un kit de materiales para usar con los niños en su programa!
This training is presented through a partnership between SPARK Learning Lab and Lakeshore®. All attendees will receive a materials kit to use with the children in your program!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.
Lakeshore®: Infant/Toddler Language and Communication Development(KOSCIUSKO COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Infant/Toddler Language and Communication Development(KOSCIUSKO COUNTY)
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August 17, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Books are the cornerstone of literacy but what children hear is the cornerstone of language development. In this session, we will define and describe key milestones for infants and toddlers and how they affect the process of acquiring language and communication skills. We will discuss the stages of language development and effective strategies we can utilize to support infants and toddlers develop language and communication skills. We will explore the importance of vocabulary and discuss why we use words the children don’t know. We will discuss the benefits of teaching and utilizing sign language and how to develop a bond with children through exploring language and print.
This training is presented through a partnership between SPARK Learning Lab and Lakeshore®. All attendees will receive a materials kit to use with the children in your program!
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.
Lakeshore®: Pyramid Model Series Part 2- Targeted Social Emotional Supports & Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Challenging Behavior (Face to Face)(HAMILTON COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Pyramid Model Series Part 2- Targeted Social Emotional Supports & Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Challenging Behavior (Face to Face)(HAMILTON COUNTY)
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August 17, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Now that we have a solid foundation with the understanding of the importance of setting up a high-quality supportive learning environment and how to develop supportive, responsive relationships with all children, we will now dive into the third tier of the pyramid model to gain a better understanding of challenging behaviors. We will discuss how to provide intensive intervention for those few children exhibiting challenging behavior and gain an understanding of why some children use challenging behavior to express wants and needs. We will practice identifying the trigger, form, and function to help the child be more successful within the environment, activity, or interactions. It is NOT required to have completed Part 1 in order to complete Part 2 of this series.
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!
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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Out-of-School Time Live Resource Series: CCDF & Licensing 8/18/2023 Out-of-School Time Live Resource Series: CCDF & Licensing 8/18/2023
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August 18, 2023Please join us for the final session in the four part series on School Age supports from the Office of Early Childhood and Out-Of-School Learning. You will learn more information about licensing and accepting Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) vouchers, as well as Quality supports that are available to your program!
*No training certificate is awarded for attending Live Resource sessions.
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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Lakeshore®: Understanding Implicit Biases: Do We Really Have Them?(HOWARD COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Understanding Implicit Biases: Do We Really Have Them?(HOWARD COUNTY)
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August 19, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
We all have differing experiences with many people which shape our view on the world. In this session, we will take some time to define terms such as bias, implicit bias, and microaggressions. We will look at our diverse experiences and how our implicit biases may affect our relationships and interactions with our colleagues, children, and families. During this session, we will engage in activities that require self-reflection and discussion regarding our own behaviors and biases. We will learn to put aside our biases to look at “difficult” situations through a new lens, so that we can be an effective educator.
This training is presented through a partnership between SPARK Learning Lab and Lakeshore®. All attendees will receive a materials kit to use with the children in your program!
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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Understanding and Responding to Behavior Needs in Early Learning Settings, presented by K1ds Count Therapy (Live Virtual) Understanding and Responding to Behavior Needs in Early Learning Settings, presented by K1ds Count Therapy (Live Virtual)
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August 21, 2023Facilitated by K1ds Count Therapy, this training will provide learners with information on identifying behavior needs in the classroom setting. This training will also provide information on a basic understanding of behavior and behavior reduction concepts to best support children at all learning stages. Trainees will learn to identify behavior needs, functions of behavior, the power of reinforcement in behavior change, appropriate replacement behaviors, and antecedent and response strategies for the classroom setting.
*Be sure to register both in Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into you I-LEAD account.
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.
Understanding and Responding to Behavior Needs in Early Learning Settings, presented by K1ds Count Therapy (Live Virtual) Understanding and Responding to Behavior Needs in Early Learning Settings, presented by K1ds Count Therapy (Live Virtual)
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August 21, 2023Facilitated by K1ds Count Therapy, this training will provide learners with information on identifying behavior needs in the classroom setting. This training will also provide information on a basic understanding of behavior and behavior reduction concepts to best support children at all learning stages. Trainees will learn to identify behavior needs, functions of behavior, the power of reinforcement in behavior change, appropriate replacement behaviors, and antecedent and response strategies for the classroom setting.
*Be sure to register both in Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into you I-LEAD account.
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! Burnout and Self-Care: An Act of Prevention (Virtual) SPARK! Burnout and Self-Care: An Act of Prevention (Virtual)
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August 21, 2023Burnout 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.
**Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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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ASQ-SE Questionnaire Training ASQ-SE Questionnaire Training
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August 22, 2023There 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.
SPARK! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Virtual Zoom) SPARK! Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (Virtual Zoom)
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August 22, 2023Review key elements of the physical, social, and temporal environments that best support young children. Participants will evaluate their own physical environment and conduct an audit on 2 current learning centers of their choice. Participants will examine the connection between learning environments and behavior and proactively plan modifications to their classroom management techniques and physical environment to refresh learning centers, increase child engagement, and reduce challenging behaviors. **To get the most out of this webinar, we highly recommend you come with images or a diagram of your environment.
** Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom for this training.
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.
Lakeshore®: Pyramid Model Series Part 1- Setting Children Up for Success & Targeted Social Emotional Supports (Face to Face)(HARRISON COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Pyramid Model Series Part 1- Setting Children Up for Success & Targeted Social Emotional Supports (Face to Face)(HARRISON COUNTY)
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August 22, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
In this session, we will dive into tier 1 and tier 2 of the Pyramid Model to gain a better understanding of how to set children up for success and how to proactively teach social emotional literacy, rather than being reactive to unwanted behaviors. We will begin by discussing the components of a high-quality supportive environment, and how to ensure that our classroom is set up with those as the foundation. We will take the time to evaluate our classroom environment, and plan for any needed changes. We will also learn the importance of developing nurturing and responsive relationships with each child in the classroom, as a safe, secure relationships are the foundation to learning.
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!
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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Lakeshore®: Modelo piramidal: Preparar a los niños para el éxito y apoyos socioemocionales específicos - Parte 1 (Fas te Fas)/ Pyramid Model Series Part 1- Setting Children Up for Success & Targeted Social Emotional Supports (Spanish)(LAKE COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Modelo piramidal: Preparar a los niños para el éxito y apoyos socioemocionales específicos - Parte 1 (Fas te Fas)/ Pyramid Model Series Part 1- Setting Children Up for Success & Targeted Social Emotional Supports (Spanish)(LAKE COUNTY)
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August 26, 2023En esta sesión, nos sumergiremos en los niveles 1 y 2 del modelo piramidal para comprender mejor cómo preparar a los niños para el éxito y cómo enseñar proactivamente la inteligencia socioemocional, en lugar de ser reactivos ante comportamientos no deseados. Comenzaremos debatiendo los componentes de un entorno de apoyo de alta calidad y cómo asegurarnos de que nuestra aula está configurada con ellos como base. Nos tomaremos el tiempo necesario para evaluar el entorno de nuestra aula y planificar los cambios necesarios. También aprenderemos la importancia de desarrollar relaciones enriquecedoras y receptivas con cada niño de la clase, ya que las relaciones seguras y protegidas son la base del aprendizaje.
Esta capacitación se presenta a través de una asociación entre SPARK Learning Lab y Lakeshore®. Los participantes recibirán un kit de materiales para usar con los niños en su programa!
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.
Lakeshore®: Modelo piramidal: Preparar a los niños para el éxito y apoyos socioemocionales específicos - Parte 1 /Pyramid Model: Setting Children Up for Success & Targeted Social Emotional Supports - Part 1(Spanish) (MARION COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Modelo piramidal: Preparar a los niños para el éxito y apoyos socioemocionales específicos - Parte 1 /Pyramid Model: Setting Children Up for Success & Targeted Social Emotional Supports - Part 1(Spanish) (MARION COUNTY)
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August 26, 2023En esta sesión, nos sumergiremos en los niveles 1 y 2 del modelo piramidal para comprender mejor cómo preparar a los niños para el éxito y cómo enseñar proactivamente la inteligencia socioemocional, en lugar de ser reactivos ante comportamientos no deseados. Comenzaremos debatiendo los componentes de un entorno de apoyo de alta calidad y cómo asegurarnos de que nuestra aula está configurada con ellos como base. Nos tomaremos el tiempo necesario para evaluar el entorno de nuestra aula y planificar los cambios necesarios. También aprenderemos la importancia de desarrollar relaciones enriquecedoras y receptivas con cada niño de la clase, ya que las relaciones seguras y protegidas son la base del aprendizaje.
Esta capacitación se presenta a través de una asociación entre SPARK Learning Lab y Lakeshore®. Los participantes recibirán un kit de materiales para usar con los niños en su programa!
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.
Lakeshore®: Pyramid Model Series Part 1- Setting Children Up for Success & Targeted Social Emotional Supports (Face to Face)(LAKE COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Pyramid Model Series Part 1- Setting Children Up for Success & Targeted Social Emotional Supports (Face to Face)(LAKE COUNTY)
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August 26, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
In this session, we will dive into tier 1 and tier 2 of the Pyramid Model to gain a better understanding of how to set children up for success and how to proactively teach social emotional literacy, rather than being reactive to unwanted behaviors. We will begin by discussing the components of a high-quality supportive environment, and how to ensure that our classroom is set up with those as the foundation. We will take the time to evaluate our classroom environment, and plan for any needed changes. We will also learn the importance of developing nurturing and responsive relationships with each child in the classroom, as a safe, secure relationships are the foundation to learning.
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!
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 Virtual) SPARK! Creating Welcoming Environments for Families (Live Virtual)
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August 29, 2023Come 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.
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.
Lakeshore®: Supporting Students with Sensory Processing Needs(JACKSON COUNTY) Lakeshore®: Supporting Students with Sensory Processing Needs(JACKSON COUNTY)
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August 29, 2023Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
In early childhood and beyond, learners depend on the use of their senses to make sense of their environment, make connections, and solidify information in a comprehensible manner for themselves. In this workshop, we explore sensory processing definitions and strategies to create safe exploration opportunities for our learners.
This training is presented through a partnership between SPARK Learning Lab and Lakeshore®. All attendees will receive a materials kit to use with the children in your program!
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! School-Age Bullying Behavior: Understanding what it is, what it isn't, and risk factors of why it happens (Virtual) SPARK! School-Age Bullying Behavior: Understanding what it is, what it isn't, and risk factors of why it happens (Virtual)
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August 30, 2023This training 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.
** Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom.
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.
Registration LinkSafe Sleep Practices: Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Implementation in Child Care Settings Module 1 and 2 Live Webinar 8/30/2023 Safe Sleep Practices: Reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Implementation in Child Care Settings Module 1 and 2 Live Webinar 8/30/2023
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August 30, 2023Live webinar
Aug 30, 2023
1:30 pm-3:30 pm EST
We 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.
***Click the blue Register button to register on Indiana Learning Paths. Then, watch for an email sent to you at the email address used to log on to Indiana Learning Paths that will include instructions for completing your registration in Go To Webinar. Your registration is not complete until you are registered in both places.***
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Certificates will only be granted for those participating in Live Webinars not for accessing and watching recordings of a Live Webinar 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.
