Preschool
Events
Early Learning & Development Standards – “ELDS” (Virtual, but see note in description)
NOTE: This virtual training is ONLY open to directors, teachers, and other staff who live more than 30 minutes from […]
Preschool CLASS Foundational Training
What is CLASS? During this session, educators will receive an overview of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System….AKA: CLASS Topics covered […]
Early Learning & Development Standards – “ELDS”
Come learn about the new VA state standards for preschool. The Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) is a research-based […]
ECE 101 Cohort Registration (READ CAREFULLY)
Read this VERY CAREFULLY: Every September, we offer the opportunity for all VQB5 educators to join our ECE 101 Cohort. […]
Meeting the Needs of Special Needs Children
Are you uncertain about how to work with children with special needs? You are not alone! As a former teacher […]
Preventing Challenging Behaviors
If you find classroom management challenging, you are not alone. This training is the first in a 2-part series that […]
The Planning Cohort (READ CAREFULLY)
In order to be part of this terrific cohort, you must have completed an ELDS training with us. If you […]
Preventing Challenging Behaviors
If this training is full and you would like to be added to the waitlist, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org […]
LAST CHANCE: Early Learning & Development Standards – “ELDS”
ATTENTION: This is the final ELDS training that FirstSpark will be offering! Come learn about the VA state standards for […]
Circle Time
Love circle time or dread it? Circle can and should be a group gathering that is both fun and educational. […]
ECE 101 Cohort Registration (READ CAREFULLY)
Make sure you read the section titled IMPORTANT very carefully. Every fall and winter, we offer a special opportunity for […]
Preventing & Responding to Challenging Behaviors
Note: The last two slots have been filled. You can contact Eric Postman about being added to the waitlist: epostman@firstspark.va […]
Meeting the Needs of Special Needs Children
This training is now full. To be added to the waitlist, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org Are you uncertain about […]
Early Learning & Development Standards – “ELDS”
Come learn about the new VA state standards for preschool. The Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) is a research-based […]
Meeting the Needs of Special Needs Children
Are you uncertain about how to work with children with special needs? You are not alone! As a former teacher […]
ECE 101 Cohort Registration (READ CAREFULLY)
Make sure you read the section titled IMPORTANT very carefully. Every fall and winter, we offer a special opportunity for […]
Preventing & Responding to Challenging Behaviors
Please be advised: both trainings will be held IN-PERSON at the FirstSpark office in Newport News. Part 1 will be […]
Circle Time
Love circle time or dread it? Circle can and should be a group gathering that is both fun and educational. […]
Preventing & Responding to Challenging Behaviors
This training is full. Please be advised: both trainings will be held IN-PERSON at the FirstSpark office in Newport News. […]
Early Learning & Development Standards – “ELDS”
Come learn about the VA state standards for preschool. The Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) is a research-based list […]
