VQB5 Training Events
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Early Math for Infants and Toddlers
Center For Child And Family Services 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 400, Newport News, VA, United StatesPresented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: This session will help participants better understand how to incorporate early math […]
Director’s Forum: Smile and Mean It
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Child care professionals consistently give of themselves to help make the world […]
Engaging Infants and Toddlers During Routines
VirtualPresented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Caregiving routines offer opportunities for childcare providers to build close, personal relationships […]
Exploring the Wonder of Nature!
VirtualPresented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: This session will help participants better understand how exploring nature with infants […]
Play More-Rest Better (In-Person Training Session)
Center For Child And Family Services 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 400, Newport News, VA, United StatesPresented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: This training will be held in person at Center For Child And […]
Supporting Infants and Toddlers with Sensory Differences
VirtualPresented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Infants and toddlers each have unique sensory likes and dislikes. It is […]
Director’s Forum: It Takes a Village – Creating Essential Partnerships for Infants and Toddlers
VirtualPresented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Positive partnerships are key to supporting all infants and toddlers. Learning proactive […]
Tireless Toddlers
VirtualPresented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Toddlers have an abundant amount of energy that never seems to end! […]
1 2 3 READ! Refresher
VirtualPresented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: This is a refresher course and participants must have attended a previous […]
Crucial Role of Play in Infant and Toddler Brain Development
VirtualPresented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: As caregivers, we know play is important to young children. During this […]
Early Learning & Development Standards – “ELDS” (Virtual, but see note in description)
ONLY for Williamsburg, Middle Peninsula, & Northern NeckNOTE: This virtual training is ONLY open to directors, teachers, and other staff who live more than 30 minutes from […]
Early Learning & Development Standards – “ELDS”
FirstSpark Office 11832 Canon Blvd, Suite F, Newport News, VA, United StatesCome learn about the new VA state standards for preschool. The Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) is a research-based […]
ECE 101 Cohort Registration (READ CAREFULLY)
FirstSpark Office 11832 Canon Blvd, Suite F, Newport News, VA, United StatesRead this VERY CAREFULLY: Every September, we offer the opportunity for all VQB5 educators to join our ECE 101 Cohort. […]
Meeting the Needs of Special Needs Children
FirstSpark Office 11832 Canon Blvd, Suite F, Newport News, VA, United StatesAre you uncertain about how to work with children with special needs? You are not alone! As a former teacher […]
Preventing Challenging Behaviors
FirstSpark Office 11832 Canon Blvd, Suite F, Newport News, VA, United StatesIf you find classroom management challenging, you are not alone. This training is the first in a 2-part series that […]