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
If you find classroom management challenging, you are not alone. This training is the first in a 2-part series that will help you look at and handle student behavior in a different way.
In part 1, "Preventing Challenging Behaviors", you will discover ways to set up and manage your classroom that will help to stop behaviors before they start!
Part 2, "Responding to Challenging Behaviors", delves into how to handle behaviors once they occur. You will be shown ways to respond to minor day-to-day behaviors as well as a step-by-step plan for handling chronic, more serious behaviors.
While we offer no magic solutions, come join us to create your own "bag of tricks" to help manage behaviors.
Note: both trainings will be held in-person at the FirstSpark office in Newport News.
IMPORTANT: You will automatically be registered for part 2, "Responding to Challenging Behaviors". It will be held on April 3.
Trainer: Diane Postman
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 we identify and explore positive interactions and the influence they have on toddlers and their success.
CLASS Dimensions
- Toddler: Teacher Sensitivity, Behavior Guidance
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RXh4rqVYSeOSnwnYNSzDEA
Contact Information:
Diosa Montes
757-775-6162
dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org
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 discover ways to create an environment and play opportunities to support their natural curiosity.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Toddler CLASS: Regard for Child Perspectives Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HmVEb2TxQW-SPTXhK4fV8A
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
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 for children in supporting exploration, expanding cognition and activating engagement. The session will review the importance of initiating daily interactions with infants and toddlers in their daily routines as well as during indoor and outdoor playtime.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant CLASS: Facilitated Exploration
- Toddler CLASS: Regard for Child Perspectives Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZHeRiSexT_e1iLne9uFcpA
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
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 and unique needs to childcare settings. Early care providers can be challenged to understand these needs while also recognizing that infants and toddlers must be active participants in their own development. Activities and discussion will be used to help caregivers explore the important role they play to ensure that infants and toddlers are receiving their best chance in the care of adults who understand their uniqueness and plan for each individual child’s needs.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Facilitated Exploration
- Toddler: Regard for Child Perspectives, Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jv-GBdJMTu2TH27z9dvOMw
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Building Relationships with Children
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Participants will be provided concrete, easy-to-implement strategies to create and maintain their relationships with children while addressing challenging behaviors. These will help children build skills and learn new ways of interacting with the people and world around them.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infants: Relational Climate, Teacher Sensitivity
- Toddlers: Positive Climate Teacher Sensitivity
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odOusrTojGtJwLSQ8MDVrLbbOLYsER0yT
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Play More - Rest Better
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
This training session is designed to equip teachers with practical strategies to support rest and nap routines for toddlers. Participants will also learn how to create meaningful interactions between families, children, and educators to support positive rest time. The session will cover how to establish consistent routines, manage transitions, create a soothing atmosphere, and respond to individual sleep needs. By the end of this session, caregivers will be able to implement structured rest routines that promote better sleep and overall well-being for toddlers in their care.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Toddler: Positive Climate, Teacher Sensitivity, Regard for Child Perspectives
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VakzLVQBRMWDOeLaWqbHlg
Contact Information:
Diosa Montes
757-775-6162
dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
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 challenging behaviors and explore strategies to manage these behaviors.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Teacher Sensitivity
- Toddler: Teacher Sensitivity, Behavior Guidance
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4GhTQFg6Q1CZJwzinY2IKw
Contact Information:
Diosa Montes
757-775-6162
dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org
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 and unique needs to childcare settings. Early care providers can be challenged to understand these needs while also recognizing that infants and toddlers must be active participants in their own development. Activities and discussion will be used to help caregivers explore the important role they play to ensure that infants and toddlers are receiving their best chance in the care of adults who understand their uniqueness and plan for each individual child’s needs.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Facilitated Exploration Toddler: Regard for Child Perspectives, Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jv-GBdJMTu2TH27z9dvOMw
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Making a Difference Through Early Interactions
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Early Interactions with Infants and Toddlers matter. During this professional development opportunity, we will identify strategies to support language development and conversational interactions during routines and play experiences.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Teacher Sensitivity, Early Language Support
- Toddler: Teacher Sensitivity, Language Modeling
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fYyCT2H9SEGiZw46usErSg
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org