Supporting Infants and Toddlers with Sensory Differences
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Infants and toddlers each have unique sensory likes and dislikes. It is essential to recognize and understand these differences. This webinar will provide a foundational overview of basic sensory systems, discuss how sensory differences can impact young children, and discover ways to support these differences in the early care environment.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Teacher Sensitivity; Facilitated Exploration
- Toddler: Teacher Sensitivity; Regard for Child Perspective; 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
Meeting the Needs of Special Needs Children
Are you uncertain about how to work with children with special needs? You are not alone! As a former teacher of preschoolers with special needs I can help! Come learn what to look for, how to read an IEP, and ways to support children with ADHD, autism, and developmental delays.
Please note that this is an IN-PERSON training.
Trainer: Diane Postman
If you have trouble registering, the training might be full. To be added to the waitlist, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org
Preschool CLASS Foundational Training
- This training has been closed. For late registrations, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org
- If you have do not receive the Zoom link by the morning of the training, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org
Infant/Toddler CLASS Foundational Training
- This training has been closed. For late registrations, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org
- If you have do not receive the Zoom link by the morning of the training, contact Eric Postman at epostman@firstsparkva.org
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 a better place for infants, toddlers, and their families. While this line of work is extremely rewarding, it can also come with stressors of its own. This workshop will review the signs and causes of burnout as well as provide action steps to help manage the effects. Making changes which will increase motivation to take on each new day will be explored. Ideas and strategies which promote positive stress management for child care professionals and the connection it has to an increased level of quality care for infants and toddlers will be discussed.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant – Relational Climate, Teacher Sensitivity
- Toddler – Positive Climate, Teacher Sensitivity
How to register:
Contact Info:
Diosa Montes
757-775-6162
dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org
Director's Forum: Let’s Talk Tough Topics
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
We will discuss ways to prepare for and have difficult conversations with families or staff that include challenging issues.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant – Relational Climate, Teacher Sensitivity
- Toddler – Positive Climate, Teacher Sensitivity
How to register:
Contact Info:
Diosa Montes
757-775-6162
dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org
Director's Forum: Positive Leadership - Reaching Your Infant & Toddler Staff Through Encouragement
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Are you tired of just managing the daily events? Do you wish you had the skills to be a true leader? Leadership is about vision, about getting people to "build in" to what your organization is doing, and empowering people to get the job done. It is important that we build our skills as leaders so we are able to serve others. We want to help those around us, as well as our community, to ensure a greater good.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant – Relational Climate
- Toddler – Positive Climate
How to register:
Contact Info:
Diosa Montes
757-775-6162
dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org
Early Math for Infants and Toddlers
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
This session will help participants better understand how to incorporate early math concepts such as numbers, measurements, patterns and relationships, and time and sequence into daily routines, activities, and play. Virginia’s Milestones of Child Development will be discussed as a framework for supporting early math learning for infants and toddlers.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Facilitated Exploration
- Toddler: Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoc-mvqDMsHNzsiXPTv6WJ6D3DO4yycgb9
Facilitator name and contact information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Healthy Sleep-Happy Baby (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 is focused on the understanding and support of infant (0-12 months) rest and sleep. Like many parts of early childhood development, infant rest and napping are essential to the foundations of other parts of development.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant- Relational Climate, Teacher Sensitivity and Facilitated Exploration
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodOugrz0pH9a7ITqfE4-d5DEZrp_NwwaT
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: Facilitated Exploration
- Toddler: Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModuurrDwsHdJBmRYNPdw4QwMawcP619iy
Facilitator name and contact information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org