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
Promoting Diversity in the Infant and Toddler Environment
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
This webinar will discuss the significance of diversity and its contribution to the overall development of infants and toddlers. Participants will learn strategies to intentionally select materials, prepare displays, and create activities that celebrate diversity. The Infant/Toddler and Family Child Care Environment Rating Scales will be referenced.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Relational Climate, Teacher Sensitivity
- Toddler: Positive Climate, Teacher Sensitivity
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdeygrz8oHdaTC4L24gRM60iO1mysA1eW
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Exploring the Wonder of Nature
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
This session will help participants better understand how exploring nature with infants and toddlers can enhance children’s development. Nature and science concepts and strategies for infusing them into daily routines, activities, and play as infants and toddlers explore the world around them will be discussed. An emphasis will be placed on the adult’s role in actively facilitating learning.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Facilitated Exploration
- Toddlers: Regard For Child Perspectives, Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvf-yrqDwuG9LqnQV04D7z7jJBC4NRKIW4
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
It’s All About the Fit
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Each child has unique learning styles, abilities, rates of development, and ways of relating to others. This workshop will use a variety of interactive activities to help participants explore the concept of “goodness of fit,” learn how temperament shapes behavior, and use strategies for being responsive to infants and toddlers with different temperaments.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infants: Relational Climate, Teacher Sensitivity Toddlers: Positive Climate, Negative Climate (Reducing), Teacher Sensitivity
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pde6srjwuGdC-tWIy9tI2YIV1Ube3uK4c
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Strengthening Caregiver Interactions with Infants and Toddlers
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Caregiver interactions with infants and toddlers are not only vital to learning life skills, but also enjoyable. Infants and toddlers thrive on the one-on-one attention and the chance to express themselves. During this webinar, strategies to make these interactions more powerful will be shared.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Relational Climate, Early Language Support
- Toddler: Positive Climate, Language Modeling
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bhExmaUiTPWTcfLPTAljAQ
Facilitator contact information:
Diosa Montes
757-775-6162
dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org
Preschool CLASS Foundational Training
During this session, educators will receive an overview of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System….AKA: CLASS Topics covered will include a brief overview of the framework and dimensions measured by (insert age group) CLASS observation tool. Please join us to build your foundation for a “CLASSY’ classroom.
Infant/Toddler CLASS Foundational Training
During this session, educators will receive an overview of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System….AKA: CLASS. Topics covered will include a brief overview of the framework and dimensions measured by (insert age group) CLASS observation tool. Please join us to build your foundation for a “CLASSY’ classroom.
