Events Calendar
Events in November 2021
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SPARK- Strengthening Business Practices for Centers, Ministries, & Schools Module 2 : Financial Reports and Internal Controls- Virtual
SPARK- Strengthening Business Practices for Centers, Ministries, & Schools Module 2 : Financial Reports and Internal Controls- Virtual
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November 2, 2021Interpret your business’ balance, income, and cash flow statements to promote financial sustainability. Implement internal controls to minimize risks to your family child care business. Practice how to use financial statements to inform your decisions as a business owner. Ultimately, improving the outcomes for the children you serve. This 3-hour training will be offered in 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each. You must complete both sessions to earn a certificate.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live WebinarSPARK- Paths to QUALITY Introduction- Live WebinarSPARK- Paths to QUALITY Introduction- Live Webinar
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November 2, 2021The 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. 1 hour
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live WebinarCANCELLED- SPARK- Strengthening Business Practices for Centers, Ministries, & Schools Module 2 : Financial Reports and Internal Controls- VirtualCANCELLED- SPARK- Strengthening Business Practices for Centers, Ministries, & Schools Module 2 : Financial Reports and Internal Controls- Virtual
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November 2, 2021Interpret your business’ balance, income, and cash flow statements to promote financial sustainability. Implement internal controls to minimize risks to your family child care business. Practice how to use financial statements to inform your decisions as a business owner. Ultimately, improving the outcomes for the children you serve. This 3-hour training will be offered in 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each. You must complete both sessions to earn a certificate.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live WebinarCANCELLED- SPARK- Virtual Learning Forum: Careers in Early Childhood- A National DirectoryCANCELLED- SPARK- Virtual Learning Forum: Careers in Early Childhood- A National Directory
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November 2, 2021Learn about the Indiana Directory of Careers in Early Childhood with specifics to the importance of the directory and a sampling of different types of employment opportunities in the early childhood field, along with the responsibilities, requirements and salaries of different types of jobs. In addition, explore various educational and professional development opportunities that could open the door to more career opportunities, increased earnings, and becoming a certified and/or licensed early childhood professional.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live WebinarCANCELLED- SPARK- Strengthening Business Practices for Centers, Ministries, & Schools Module 2 : Financial Reports and Internal Controls- VirtualCANCELLED- SPARK- Strengthening Business Practices for Centers, Ministries, & Schools Module 2 : Financial Reports and Internal Controls- Virtual
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November 2, 2021Interpret your business’ balance, income, and cash flow statements to promote financial sustainability. Implement internal controls to minimize risks to your family child care business. Practice how to use financial statements to inform your decisions as a business owner. Ultimately, improving the outcomes for the children you serve. This 3-hour training will be offered in 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each. You must complete both sessions to earn a certificate.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
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SPARK- Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care Homes Module 2: Financial Reports and Internal Controls- Virtual
SPARK- Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care Homes Module 2: Financial Reports and Internal Controls- Virtual
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November 3, 2021Interpret your business’ balance, income, and cash flow statements to promote financial sustainability. Implement internal controls to minimize risks to your family child care business. Practice how to use financial statements to inform your decisions as a business owner. Ultimately, improving the outcomes for the children you serve. This 3-hour training is offered in 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each. You must complete both sessions to earn a certificate.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live WebinarRAC Meeting for SDA 1RAC Meeting for SDA 1
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CANCELLED- SPARK- Live Resource: Ask a Nurse
CANCELLED- SPARK- Live Resource: Ask a Nurse
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November 4, 2021The 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 for this session.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc-murzIoHNXAWSjXZsQVnNQt1zj5GLfl
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SPARK- Safe Sleep Practices- Live Webinar
SPARK- Safe Sleep Practices- Live Webinar
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November 8, 2021We 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.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live WebinarCANCELADO- SPARK- Prácticas de sueño seguro: reducir la muerte infantil súbita inesperada e implementación de centros de cuidado infantil Módulo 1 y 2- fas te fasCANCELADO- SPARK- Prácticas de sueño seguro: reducir la muerte infantil súbita inesperada e implementación de centros de cuidado infantil Módulo 1 y 2- fas te fas
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November 8, 2021Sabemos que las prácticas seguras para dormir son fundamentales para el bienestar de los bebés en nuestros programas para la primera infancia. Este curso presencial de dos horas de duración explica cómo reducir el riesgo de muertes relacionadas con el sueño y cómo implementar prácticas de sueño seguras en las aulas infantiles. Esta sesión de desarrollo profesional satisface los requisitos del estado de Indiana para cuidadores de bebés.
We know that safe sleep practices are critical for the well-being of infants in our early childhood programs. This two-hour, introductory, face-to-face 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.
Geminus Corporation8400 Louisiana StMerrillville, IN 46410CANCELLED- SPARK- Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care Homes Module 2: Financial Reports and Internal Controls- VirtualCANCELLED- SPARK- Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care Homes Module 2: Financial Reports and Internal Controls- Virtual
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November 8, 2021Interpret your business’ balance, income, and cash flow statements to promote financial sustainability. Implement internal controls to minimize risks to your family child care business. Practice how to use financial statements to inform your decisions as a business owner. Ultimately, improving the outcomes for the children you serve. This 3-hour training is offered in 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each. You must complete both sessions to earn a certificate.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
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OECOSL- Nutrition: What on Earth Do I Feed Them- Live Webinar
OECOSL- Nutrition: What on Earth Do I Feed Them- Live Webinar
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November 9, 2021This presentation will help you make nutrition count by discussing early childhood nutrition and physical activity and their importance to health. We will discuss the principles of a healthy diet, talk about child care center menu requirements, and describe how you can participate in the CACFP program. As part of this presentation we will also identify the 8 foods most commonly associated with children's food allergies.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
Choose "Courses" on the left side
Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search barLive WebinarRAC Meeting for SDA 5RAC Meeting for SDA 5
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November 9, 2021Town Square Series- Early Language Development- Big Ideas for Literacy Learning Part 2 of 2- Live WebinarTown Square Series- Early Language Development- Big Ideas for Literacy Learning Part 2 of 2- Live Webinar
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November 9, 2021In this module, Family Childcare Providers will learn about how the expression of ideas that start in infancy build and transform from spoken to written language. We watch how gestures, play with rhymes and songs as well as books and drawing materials pave the way for reading and writing a few short years away.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
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SPARK- Culturally-Relevant Data to Revise Your Discipline Practices- Live Webinar
SPARK- Culturally-Relevant Data to Revise Your Discipline Practices- Live Webinar
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November 10, 2021Early childhood educators face increasing pressure to collect data and to utilize data to make decisions. Use data to determine if biases exist in your discipline practices. This training provides the tools needed to collect culturally-relevant data and utilize it to create equitable policies, practices, and procedures for all children.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live WebinarOECOSL- Greener Cleaning- Live WebinarOECOSL- Greener Cleaning- Live Webinar
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November 10, 2021Join 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 register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live WebinarSPARK- Reframing and Responding to School-Age Behaviors that Challenge You- Live WebinarSPARK- Reframing and Responding to School-Age Behaviors that Challenge You- Live Webinar
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November 10, 2021Learn about the five social-emotional factors that can lead to behaviors that challenge you. Learners will reflect upon their current responses to challenging behaviors and discover multiple strategies that can be applied to various circumstances. Learners will also explore ideas to handle personal moments of frustration
in a constructive and beneficial manner.Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live WebinarRAC Meeting for SDA 2RAC Meeting for SDA 2
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November 10, 2021SPARK- Live Resource: Background ChecksSPARK- Live Resource: Background Checks
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November 10, 2021This live resource will give you an opportunity to have a Q&A session with the Early Learning Indiana Solution Center Director around background checks, consent forms, and I-LEAD. No certificate is awarded.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpd-isqDoqG9Vi2YNcS4UWMhd5s-QZQVfD
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SPARK- Safe Sleep Practices- Live Webinar
SPARK- Safe Sleep Practices- Live Webinar
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November 11, 2021We 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.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
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SPARK & The Indianapolis Public Libary- Truama: The Brain, The Classroom, and You
SPARK & The Indianapolis Public Libary- Truama: The Brain, The Classroom, and You
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November 13, 2021
CANCELLED- SPARK- Safe Sleep Practices- Face to Face (Howard County)CANCELLED- SPARK- Safe Sleep Practices- Face to Face (Howard County)
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November 13, 2021Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
SPARK- Safe Sleep Practices- Live WebinarSPARK- Safe Sleep Practices- Live Webinar
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November 13, 2021We 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.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
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SPARK- Paths to QUALITY Introduction- Live Webinar
SPARK- Paths to QUALITY Introduction- Live Webinar
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November 15, 2021The 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. 1 hour
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
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Playworks- Play Leadership Essentials Training for Early Childhood Educators
Playworks- Play Leadership Essentials Training for Early Childhood Educators
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November 16, 2021The Playworks Play Leadership Essentials is our 2-day virtual interactive workshop that teaches proven strategies to foster a stronger sense of engagement, prevent and redirect challenging behavior, develop social-emotional skills, and enhance opportunities for physical activity. Taught by professional Playworks trainers, each workshop in the series draws on various learning styles and builds on core principles of child development. The program’s workshops include:
- The Power of Play—This workshop introduces the importance of play and lays the foundation for creating a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for children. It also includes a discussion of the various barriers children may face and how to overcome those barriers.
- Group Management 1: Proactive Strategies—Here we explore five key group management strategies that adults can use to set children up for successful group behavior.
- Effective Game Facilitation—This workshop is designed to increase participants’ ability to facilitate our games. In addition, we impart the Playworks methodology for transitioning between activities and building cooperation among children.
- Indoor Play Design—This workshop teaches participants indoor games, how to map indoor play spaces, and how to create action plans to keep children physically active.
Playworks and the Indiana State Department of Health are proud to offer this training to Early Childhood Educators at no cost. While attendance is free, participants must register and plan to attend both days. Materials will be mailed to each participant after registration and all attendees will be entered to win a mini play kit with all the equipment necessary to support Playworks games. Attendees will receive a clock hour certificate documenting attendance and content covered.
*Participants will be invited to a 60 minute follow up call 4-6 weeks following the initial workshop.*
Register here:
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SPARK- Introduction to Inclusive Child Care- Live Webinar
SPARK- Introduction to Inclusive Child Care- Live Webinar
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November 17, 2021In 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.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live WebinarRAC Meeting for SDA 3RAC Meeting for SDA 3
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November 17, 2021RAC Meeting for SDA 4RAC Meeting for SDA 4
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November 17, 2021SPARK- Determining Your Hiring Needs- Live WebinarSPARK- Determining Your Hiring Needs- Live Webinar
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November 17, 2021As a program leader, one of the biggest challenges you may face is a high rate of educator turnover. Learn how performing a job analysis is your first step in your recruiting process. Use a job analysis to create an effective job description to promote your business sustainability.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
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SPARK- Recurso en vivo:Plática con un mentor/ Live Resource: Ask a Coach
SPARK- Recurso en vivo:Plática con un mentor/ Live Resource: Ask a Coach
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November 18, 2021 -
INAEYC- You Are Not Alone- Live Webinar
INAEYC- You Are Not Alone- Live Webinar
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November 30, 2021
Are you exhausted? Hurting? Traumatized? You Are Not Alone!
It’s time to turn things around. Join us for encouragement, inspiration, coping tips, and other positive things that will make a real difference in how you’re feeling about your work right now. We are with you, and together we can move forward stronger than
ever!Guest presenter: Valerie Wise, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Self-Care Expert and Life Coach
You will have the opportunity to participate in and learn breathing exercises and an open discussion /sharing time.CKC 6.8 the importance of self-care and how to manage their own physical and mental health, including the effects of their own exposure to adversity and stress (1.5 hours)
Training: CKC: 6.8 / 1.5 hour
Register at:
https://bit.ly/2ZcGtob
Registration deadline is November 30,2021.This FREE event is open to members and nonmembers who work in the early childhood field or are working toward a CDA certification.
Live WebinarSPARK- Safe Sleep Practices- Live WebinarSPARK- Safe Sleep Practices- Live Webinar
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November 30, 2021We 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.
Please register on Indiana Learning Paths:
- Login or create an account at ilead.in.gov
- Click "Start Your Indiana Learning Path"
- Choose "Courses" on the left side
- Search for the course you wish to register for in the top search bar
Live Webinar
