Events Calendar
Events in October 2024
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Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction
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October 1, 2024The 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.
Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Family Child Care Homes Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Family Child Care Homes
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October 1, 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.
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.
Communicating Care through a Mindful Employee Experience, presented by the Calm app team (Leadership Series) Communicating Care through a Mindful Employee Experience, presented by the Calm app team (Leadership Series)
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October 1, 2024When an employee feels their well-being matters, research suggests that their job satisfaction increases while stress and burnout decreases. During this session, we will review three different tools that leaders can use to communicate care to their employees.
● Identify where you can communicate care as part of the employees’ experience
● Participate in a mindful listening exercise
● Facilitate an arrival practice
● Discuss how to have conversations at work about mental health with your peers
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.
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The Growing Brain: Communication and Language Development (Part 1) The Growing Brain: Communication and Language Development (Part 1)
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October 3, 2024The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old is an innovative professional development opportunity that provides a toolkit of how the brain develops, along with ways you can encourage healthy brain development in children from birth to 5 years old.
This 3-hour training will be offered in 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each. You must attend both sessions to earn a certificate.
*Be sure to register both here in Indiana Learning Paths as well as zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Developing a Resilient Mindset, presented by the Calm app team (RESCHEDULED) Developing a Resilient Mindset, presented by the Calm app team (RESCHEDULED)
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October 9, 2024This training has been rescheduled to October 30th from 5 to 6 p.m. ET.
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Calm the Chaos: Practicing Mindfulness with Children Calm the Chaos: Practicing Mindfulness with Children
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October 15, 2024Mindfulness, or the practice of paying attention to the present moment on purpose with kindness and curiosity, is a practice that promotes self-regulation in children and adults alike. Mindfulness is much more than meditation and doesn't have to involve meditation at all! Learn a variety of ways to practice mindfulness alongside the children in your care by infusing into your routines throughout the day.
**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: Child Care Centers Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Child Care Centers
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October 15, 2024In this professional development session, participants identify the components necessary to complete a successful child care center licensing application and pass the initial licensing inspection. This session is appropriate for those who intend to open a licensed child care center 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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Learning Forum: The Juggling Act: Schedules, Routines, and Transitions Learning Forum: The Juggling Act: Schedules, Routines, and Transitions
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October 16, 2024During the typical day in an early childhood classroom, obstacles and events can occur that make you feel like you are in the middle of a juggling act. Creating consistent, balanced schedules, routines, and transitions will bring relief from those feelings as well as support the development of social competence in young children.
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Town Square: Exploring Trauma-Informed Care in Practice (Trending Thursday) Town Square: Exploring Trauma-Informed Care in Practice (Trending Thursday)
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October 17, 2024Learners will be able to define both trauma and trauma informed care, be able to consider the difference between trauma exposures and traumatic stress, as well as typical and atypical responses to traumatic experiences. Learners will explore how to implement trauma informed care practices.
*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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Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training
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October 22, 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.
Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministry Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministry
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October 22, 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.
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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October 22, 2024Esta 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.
This training will be presented by Stephan Viehweg, LCSW, ACSW, IMH-E®, CYC-P
2 CEU's will be awarded for attending this training.
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Embedding the Student Wellbeing Standards into Daily Practices Embedding the Student Wellbeing Standards into Daily Practices
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October 23, 2024Learn about the impact high quality care has on children’s social and emotional skill development. Examine how you can positively impact the wellbeing skills of the children in your learning environment by embedding the Indiana Student Wellbeing Standards into your teaching practices and daily routines.
** Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so that certificates can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
Bringing Self-Care to Life, presented by the Calm app team Bringing Self-Care to Life, presented by the Calm app team
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October 23, 2024Join us for an opportunity to connect, relax, and learn how to prioritize self-care. During this session, participants will identify the value of self-care. They will brainstorm ideas of what self-care can look like as well as obstacles that may get in the way. By the end of the session, participants will create a personalized self-care plan.
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.
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Pay by Enrollment - Office Hours Pay by Enrollment - Office Hours
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October 24, 2024Join the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning and SPARK Learning Lab for live office hours for answers on Pay by Enrollment, including things like:
-Understanding children’s attendance codes and when to use them
-Logging provider closures
-Connecting your CCMS
-Viewing and Understanding Payments
Come with your Pay by Enrollment questions and leave feeling equipped for success!
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Keeping Children Safe: Systems for Supervision, Tracking and Follow Through Keeping Children Safe: Systems for Supervision, Tracking and Follow Through
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October 28, 2024Keeping 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.
** 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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ASQ-SE Questionnaire Training ASQ-SE Questionnaire Training
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October 29, 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
**Be sure to register in I-LEAD as well as zoom, so that your certificate can be processed into your I-LEAD account.
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Developing a Resilient Mindset, presented by the Calm app team Developing a Resilient Mindset, presented by the Calm app team
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October 30, 2024A 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 (EVANSVILLE) Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors (EVANSVILLE)
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October 30, 2024In-Person training: Double-check the LOCATION of the session before registering!
In this two-hour In-Person 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.
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Saint Mark's Preschool
Evansville, IN 47714
