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
Facilitator name and contact information:
Jamie Wallace
(757) 807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
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 did, you should have an ELDS book. If you're not sure, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org.
Every year, we offer opportunities for all VQB5 educators to be part of one of our cohorts. What is a cohort? A cohort is a group of educators who meet several times, about once a month. The Planning Cohort is designed to help you do an even better job of covering the state standards (ELDS) to prepare your children for kindergarten. This cohort will be a collaborative “think tank” rather than typical training sessions. We will explore ways to use the ELDS in conjunction with your center/school’s curriculum to plan more effectively.
Our focus will be on ways to observe children during play, using the age band(s) in the ELDS to determine a child's level of functioning, and using your curriculum to plan strategies and activities to help each child achieve mastery for age-appropriate emerging skills. We will take advantage of our collective knowledge and expertise to share ideas and hone our planning skills.
We will meet four times beginning on Feb. 26 The dates are listed below. All trainings will be be held IN PERSON at the FirstSpark office at 11832 Cannon Blvd., Suite F in Newport News on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30.
Testimonials:
Beyond the ELDS cohort gave me the opportunity to delve further into the ELDS, determine what skills are emerging or mastered and then what comes next, and use the ELDS to drive lesson planning! This cohort is fantastic for both the novice and the veteran teachers due to that the ELDS is fairly new to us. Diane and Eric were both helpful and had many great ideas for us to be the best teachers that we can be. ~Debbie D.
The ELDS cohort took a more in-depth look at how teachers and early education staff can use the ELDS to plan lessons and meet the needs of the students in their care. Whether you have a curriculum that is aligned with the Virginia standards or you are starting a brand new curriculum, this cohort will provide you with the experience needed to determine the appropriateness of lessons that you have planned to use in the classroom. I came away with a stronger knowledge of Virginia Standards expectations and how to relate them to daily activities in the classroom. I would recommend this cohort whether you are a brand new teacher to ELDS or an experienced teacher looking to strengthen use and knowledge of the ELDS. ~Sarah R.
Again, in order to qualify to be part of this cohort, you must have completed an Early Learning & Child Development (ELDS) training with us. If you have not completed an ELDS training, your registration will be voided.
You may register any time, but our cohorts fill up fast so don't delay. On or around February 17th, you will receive an IMPORTANT email to finalize your registration. Please monitor your email so you don't miss this important message.
Trainer: Diane Postman
Questions? Contact Diane at dpostman@firstsparkva.org.
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. A cohort is a group of educators who meet several times, about once a month. This year we are offering a second ECE 101 cohort. We will meet six times beginning on Jan. 23 The topics and dates are listed below. All trainings will be be held IN PERSON at the FirstSpark office at 11832 Cannon Blvd., Suite F in Newport News on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30. They are fun and informative! You will leave each session with lots of teaching tips PLUS you'll also receive free goodies for your classroom. That's right F-R-E-E!
Now, here's the most important thing. In order to qualify to be part of this cohort, you must complete an Early Learning & Child Development (ELDS) training with us. If you already have, you are eligible. If you have not, you can still be eligible. Just attend one of the ELDS trainings being offered in January (registration is open now)!
You may register any time, but our cohorts fill up fast so don't delay. On or around January 18th, you will receive an IMPORTANT email to finalize your registration. Please monitor your email so you don't miss this important message. If you have not completed an ELDS training by Jan. 17, your registration will be voided. There are only 20 slots open, so do not delay.
Trainer: Diane Postman
Questions? Contact Diane at dpostman@firstsparkva.org.
Tireless Toddlers
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Toddlers have an abundant amount of energy that never seems to end! This workshop will assist in understanding active toddlers, identifying how to support their activity level in group settings as well as providing activities and experiences to channel the never-ending energy. Challenges to incorporating physical activity such as space and outside time that occur in childcare settings will be discussed. Ideas and strategies to enhance daily physical activity will also be shared.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Toddler CLASS: Teacher Sensitivity, Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqfuGhqTMiH9W_OXYv8Kvz-s1SNuWOtEYH
Facilitator name and contact information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
1 2 3 READ! Refresher
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
This is a refresher course and participants must have attended a previous 1 2 3 READ! in your region. During this session, infant and toddler childcare providers will have a chance to review important components of the 123 READ early literacy curriculum such as the early literacy learning model, creating a literacy rich environment, infusing literacy in daily routines, and engaging families in literacy development.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infants: Facilitated Exploration, Early Language Support
- Toddlers: Facilitation of Learning and Development, Language Modeling
How to register:
Meeting Registration - 123 Read! Refresher
Facilitator name and contact information:
Diosa Montes
757-775-6162
dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org
Play More-Rest Better (In-Person Training Session)
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
This training will be held in person at Center For Child And Family Services located at 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd Suite 400, Newport News, VA 23606
This training will define rest in the toddler classroom, identify and discuss routines and activities that support rest, and finally provide strategies to create meaningful interactions between families, children, and educators to support positive rest time
CLASS Dimensions:
*Toddler: Positive climate, teacher sensitivity, regard for child perspectives.
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdOyhrTMpGtQTTHyLlCVqWoUcDYguTcGG
Facilitator name and contact information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Director's Forum: It Takes a Village - Creating Essential Partnerships for Infants and Toddlers
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Positive partnerships are key to supporting all infants and toddlers. Learning proactive strategies to encourage and strengthen those partnerships and exploring inclusive strategies within them will enhance the quality of those relationships and ultimately benefit the child through the early years.
CLASS Dimensions:
*Infant: Relational Climate
*Toddler: Positive Climate
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocuyqqD0vG9OtHPsIXJVszxT3-E8xKUQk
Facilitator name and 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 CLASS: Facilitated Exploration
*Toddler CLASS: Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsdOipqzwtHNJO1p2pmRIoTPmrdFZzY4C6
Facilitator name and contact information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Engaging Infants and Toddlers During Routines
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Caregiving routines offer opportunities for childcare providers to build close, personal relationships with children while attending to their needs. This webinar will include ways to engage infants & toddlers during routine feeding, diapering, and nap time to create a wonderful experience for both caregiver and child.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant CLASS: Relational Climate, Early Language Support
- Toddler CLASS: Positive Climate, Quality of Feedback, Language Modeling
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpfuGorjsvHtZIb175_o0N-krfxY0Euw5P
Facilitator name and contact information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Crucial Role of Play in Infant and Toddler Brain Development
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
As caregivers, we know play is important to young children. During this webinar, participants will learn the connection between play and brain development. We will identify factors that affect brain development throughout infancy and toddlerhood. Participants will also gain insight about the development of play and different play types.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant- Facilitated Exploration
- Toddler- Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
Meeting Registration - Zoom
Facilitator name and contact information:
Diosa Montes
757-775-6162
dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org