Events Calendar
Week of Sep 23rd
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Writing and Implementing an Effective Policy Writing and Implementing an Effective Policy
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September 24, 2024Policies create clear expectations and help operate a business safely and efficiently. Learn key components to writing a policy and explore ways to implement them into your program.
*Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so that certificates can be processed into your I-LEAD account.]
Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministry Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministry
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September 24, 2024In this professional development session, participants identify the components necessary to complete a successful child care ministry registration application and pass the initial registration inspection. This session is appropriate for those who intend to open an unlicensed registered child care ministry in the state of Indiana and who have already completed Orientation 1: Training for Child Care Providers.
We highly recommend that you join this training session using your computer. Throughout the session, there will be links provided that you will need to access. Furthermore, kindly ensure that your camera is turned on for the entire training.
** Be sure to register in both Indiana Learning Paths and Zoom for this training.
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Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training
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September 25, 2024The 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.
Participants will receive an ASQ®:-3 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
Foundations of Mindfulness, presented by the Calm app team Foundations of Mindfulness, presented by the Calm app team
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September 25, 2024Mindfulness is a skillset people already have. During this workshop, participants will learn how to develop that skill set through formal and informal meditation practices to reduce stress and bring more presence in their lives.
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 https://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.
Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors
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September 25, 2024Review 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.
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The Impact of Microaggressions on the Early Learning Environment The Impact of Microaggressions on the Early Learning Environment
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September 26, 2024Reducing microaggressions is an important step to building more inclusive workplaces and early learning environments. In this course, you will practice recognizing microaggressions and their impact and develop techniques to respond and repair harm.
**Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so that certificates can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Lakeshore®: Effective Classroom Management: Building Better Routines for School Age Children Lakeshore®: Effective Classroom Management: Building Better Routines for School Age Children
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September 28, 2024Explore ways to build a calm and engaging classroom with effective classroom management strategies. Implementing a predictable daily schedule with simple routines, and quick transitions with learning embedded, creates consistency among children. In return, teachers can maximize learning time in the classroom while children gain responsibility and autonomy. We will collaborate with our colleagues to develop a plan to implement clear and consistent expectations for effective routines and procedures.
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!
Get Directions
Kokomo Public Library - Main Branch
Meeting Rooms A & B combined
Kokomo, IN 46901
Using Narration to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior (CARROLL COUNTY) Using Narration to Identify and Promote Prosocial Behavior (CARROLL COUNTY)
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September 28, 2024Face to Face training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
Employ narration of behavior (also known as positive descriptive feedback) as a proactive and preventative strategy used to reduce behaviors that challenge us in the learning environment. Apply the concepts behind positive descriptive feedback to utilize social stories as a group or individual approach to increasing desired and socially appropriate behaviors.
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Early Learning Alliance of Carroll County
Delphi Public Library
Delphi, IN 46923
