Preschool
Introduction to CLASS – Preschool (Parts 1 & 2)
VirtualDuring this 2-session professional development participants will learn about effective teacher-child interactions, as defined by the CLASS tool, and the […]
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 […]
Circle Time
FirstSpark Office 11832 Canon Blvd, Suite F, Newport News, VA, United StatesLove circle time or dread it? Circle can and should be a group gathering that is both fun and educational. […]
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 […]
Early Learning & Development Standards – “ELDS”
ONLY for Williamsburg, Middle Peninsula, & Northern NeckCome learn about the new VA state standards for preschool. The Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) is a research-based […]
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 […]
Getting to Know Virginia’s Early Learning & Development Standards (ELDS)
VirtualPresented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network) Description: Virginia has a new set of comprehensive early learning and development standards: […]
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. […]
Social/Emotional & Behavior Cohort Registration (READ CAREFULLY)
FirstSpark Office 11832 Canon Blvd, Suite F, Newport News, VA, United StatesRead this VERY CAREFULLY: Social/emotional learning (SEL) has been shown to improve self-image, confidence, academic achievement, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. […]
Template DPostman
FirstSpark Office 11832 Canon Blvd, Suite F, Newport News, VA, United StatesThis training is full. If you want to be added to the waitlist, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org . Include […]
TEMPLATE 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 […]
TEMPLATE 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 […]
Preschool CLASS Foundational Training
VirtualWhat is CLASS? During this session, educators will receive an overview of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System….AKA: CLASS Topics covered […]
TEMPLATE Preschool CLASS Foundational Training
VirtualWhat is CLASS? During this session, educators will receive an overview of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System….AKA: CLASS Topics covered […]
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 […]
Preschool CLASS Foundational Training
VirtualWhat is CLASS? During this session, educators will receive an overview of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System….AKA: CLASS Topics covered […]
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 […]