Events
Giving Children Their Best Chance
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Infants and toddlers bring a blend of genetics, temperament, fast-paced developmental growth […]
Infants and Toddlers: Playing Outside The Box
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Through facilitating activities for infants and toddlers, we can provide learning opportunities […]
Play More – Rest Better
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: This training session is designed to equip teachers with practical strategies to […]
Challenging Infant & Toddler Behavior and the Meaning Behind It
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: This webinar will help infant & toddler caregivers understand the meaning behind […]
Promoting Open-Ended Play Experiences for Toddlers
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Toddlers meet the world with curiosity and wonder. Join us as we […]
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 […]
Positive Interactions: Helping Toddlers Succeed
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Daily interactions can greatly impact toddler growth and development. Join us as […]
Supportive Environments for Infants, Toddlers and Twos
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Participants will understand the needs of infants, toddlers and twos and learn […]
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 […]
Outdoor Play – Promoting Curiosity and Exploration
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Outdoor play provides wonderful learning opportunities for infants and toddlers. This webinar […]
Supportive Environments for Infants, Toddlers and Twos
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Participants will understand the needs of infants, toddlers and twos and learn […]
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. […]
