Positive Interactions: Helping Toddlers Succeed
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Daily interactions can greatly impact toddler growth and development. Join us as we identify and explore positive interactions and the influence they have on toddlers and their success.
CLASS Dimensions
- Toddler: Teacher Sensitivity, Behavior Guidance
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RXh4rqVYSeOSnwnYNSzDEA
Contact Information:
Diosa Montes
757-775-6162
dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org
Promoting Open-Ended Play Experiences for Toddlers
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Toddlers meet the world with curiosity and wonder. Join us as we discover ways to create an environment and play opportunities to support their natural curiosity.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Toddler CLASS: Regard for Child Perspectives Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HmVEb2TxQW-SPTXhK4fV8A
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Infants and Toddlers: Playing Outside The Box
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Through facilitating activities for infants and toddlers, we can provide learning opportunities for children in supporting exploration, expanding cognition and activating engagement. The session will review the importance of initiating daily interactions with infants and toddlers in their daily routines as well as during indoor and outdoor playtime.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant CLASS: Facilitated Exploration
- Toddler CLASS: Regard for Child Perspectives Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZHeRiSexT_e1iLne9uFcpA
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@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
Building Relationships with Children
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Participants will be provided concrete, easy-to-implement strategies to create and maintain their relationships with children while addressing challenging behaviors. These will help children build skills and learn new ways of interacting with the people and world around them.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infants: Relational Climate, Teacher Sensitivity
- Toddlers: Positive Climate Teacher Sensitivity
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odOusrTojGtJwLSQ8MDVrLbbOLYsER0yT
Contact Information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
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
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
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
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.