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 child care settings will be discussed. Ideas and strategies to enhance daily physical activity will also be shared.
CLASS Dimensions: Toddler - Facilitation of Learning and Development, Regard for Child Perspectives
How to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkceitrDgsHtUuh0XS0utMihQYpWTo0u_r
Constructing Developmentally Appropriate Infant & Toddler Activities for Family Day Home Providers
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
This webinar will discuss how infants and toddlers learn. Family Day Home providers will explore the ingredients of learning through play, and how to create learning plans for infants and toddlers based on play. Virginia's Early Learning & Development Standards will be shared as a guide for infant and toddler learning.
CLASS Dimensions: Infant- Facilitated Exploration
Toddler- Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lceCpqjMpHNN0EI4ZmP83D54_ZyzRev56
123 READ Refresher (In-person training)
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
123 READ is an early literacy curriculum designed to enhance the language skills of infants and toddlers through the usage of a story book approach. 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
Note: This is an in-person training to be held at
The Center For Child And Family Services
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 400
Newport News, VA 23606
How to register:
You may register below
Or you can contact:
Jamie Wallace, Infant and Toddler Specialist at the Center for Child & Family Service
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Engaging Environments for Infants, Toddlers and Twos
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Safe, inviting, and interesting environments for infants, toddlers and twos are essential in childcare programs. Join us to discover how to create surroundings that will impact children and help shape their learning.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant- Relational Climate, Early Language Support
- Toddler- Positive Climate, Regard for Child Perspectives
How to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ude2prDsuGt3DyQfgltNjUBu0-vkak3b7
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- Facilitated Exploration, Relational Climate
- Toddler- Positive Climate, Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUldOCtqT8uGdRlqeHPJ1RH0xFKouhHc0om
Engaging Environments for Infants, Toddlers and Twos
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Safe, inviting, and interesting environments for infants, toddlers and twos are essential in childcare programs. Join us to discover how to create surroundings that will impact children and help shape their learning.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant- Relational Climate, Early Language Support
- Toddler- Positive Climate, Regard for Child Perspectives
How to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdO-uqD4vGNYzxTiE_Ltc2BrgIzCYbS5t
Preventing Challenging Behaviors
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 May 1.
Trainer: Diane Postman
This training is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org
Advancing Effective Interactions and Instruction (AEII) Leader Consultation
Session #1 (This is a repeat from Oct. 26, 2023 and Jan. 25, 2024.)
AEII is now offering AEII Leader Consultation! This service aims to grow ECE Leaders' understanding and use of CLASS® data.
Check out the flyer and register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtt9TXat1KIqw-bXg07JtBg7mHjjD6BysZYOW0_a0mXVkPoQ/viewform!
For more information, please contact us at aeii@virginia.edu
Advancing Effective Interactions and Instruction (AEII) is offered through the University of Virginia. This is not a FirstSpark training.
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 list of "skills and knowledge that children need to demonstrate by the end of preschool in order to be successful in kindergarten." It is expected that all preschool programs will implement the use of these standards. Join us to learn about the organization and contents of this document as well as the ways in which it can make you a more effective educator.
Participants interested in being part of one of our Preschool curriculum-based cohorts must attend this training prior to the beginning of the first cohort meeting. You will receive a copy of the ELDS at the time of the training.
Trainer: Diane Postman
This training is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org
Circle Time
Love circle time or dread it? Circle can and should be a group gathering that is both fun and educational. In this training we will discuss what works and what does not. Methods for engaging children and holding their attention will be covered. Preparation, seating, rules and management strategies will be addressed. You will also will be shown a variety of enjoyable activities and guided to plan an effective Circle Time experience. Join this training to make your Circle the best it can be!
Trainer: Diane Postman
This training is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org
