VQB5 Training Events
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Introduction to CLASS – Preschool (Parts 1 & 2)
During this 2-session professional development participants will learn about effective teacher-child interactions, as defined by the CLASS tool, and the […]
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 […]
Circle Time
Love circle time or dread it? Circle can and should be a group gathering that is both fun and educational. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Preventing Challenging Behaviors
If you find classroom management challenging, you are not alone. This training is the first in a 2-part series that […]
Getting to Know Virginia’s Early Learning & Development Standards (ELDS)
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Virginia has a new set of comprehensive early learning and development standards: […]
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. […]
Social/Emotional & Behavior Cohort Registration (READ CAREFULLY)
Read this VERY CAREFULLY: Social/emotional learning (SEL) has been shown to improve self-image, confidence, academic achievement, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. […]
Template DPostman
This training is full. If you want to be added to the waitlist, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org . Include […]
TEMPLATE 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 […]
TEMPLATE 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 […]
TEMPLATE 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 […]
Preventing Challenging Behaviors
If you find classroom management challenging, you are not alone. This training is the first in a 2-part series that […]
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 […]
