Woman and Child

Preschool CLASS Foundational Training

What is CLASS?
During this session, educators will receive an overview of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System….AKA: CLASS Topics covered will include a brief overview of the framework and dimensions measured by (insert age group) CLASS observation tool.  Please join us to build your foundation for a “CLASSY’ classroom.
Registration has closed.

by Eric Postman

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Crucial Role of Play in Infant and Toddler Brain Development

Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)

Description:
As caregivers, we know play is important to young children. During this webinar, participants will learn the connection between play and brain development. We will identify factors that affect brain development throughout infancy and toddlerhood. Participants will also gain insight about the development of play and different play types.

CLASS Dimensions:

  • Infant- Facilitated Exploration
  • Toddler- Facilitation of Learning and Development

How to register:

Meeting Registration - Zoom

by Eric Postman

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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

by Eric Postman

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Say “No” To Germs! Say “Yes” To Infant And Toddler Handwashing

Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)

Description:

This webinar will discuss the importance of handwashing and its benefits within the infant and toddler environment. Gain insight into appropriate handwashing procedures, engaging handwashing activities, and ideas to encourage parent involvement.

CLASS Dimensions:

  • Infant: Relational Climate, Facilitated Exploration, Early Language Support
  • Toddler: Positive Climate, Facilitation of Learning and Development, Language Modeling

How to register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdOqppzIjGt2rzPoLkfPZcFcRBWTN0hsA

by Eric Postman

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Health and Safety: Whose Job Is It?

Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)

Description:

This general session will focus on the essential role that caregivers have providing healthy, safe environments for infants and toddlers in childcare settings and how effective health and safety practices impact each child's learning and lifelong well-being. Research and important information on the most frequent health and safety issues facing infants and toddlers in early care settings will be shared.

CLASS Dimensions:

  • Infant: Teacher Sensitivity, Facilitated Exploration
  • Toddler: Teacher Sensitivity, Facilitation Of Learning And Development

How to register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdeispzstHtfXawCpJ2nyfkLkpZ1q71ef

by Eric Postman

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Back to Class Training Event (Sponsored by ITSN)

Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)

Back to CLASS Flyer for August ITSN.FirstSpark

Back to Class Training

Please join us on Friday, August 23rd for a fun morning of training,
CLASS information and refreshments as we jump back into the new school year.
Agenda:
7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. First Spark Early Childhood Manager Mary Sheldon CLASS Overview
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Training Sessions
Work and Life Balance Linda Tazi, ITBC
Quality Early Care Environments Jamie Wallace, ITS
Responsive Caregiving for Infants & Toddlers: Watch, Ask and Adapt Diosa Montes, ITS
(Certificates will be given for training hours.)
Location: Center for Child & Family Services
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Newport News, VA Suite 400
Register here: https://signup.com/go/cnSjjOG
Or contact Diosa Montes at dmontes@va-itsnetwork.org
Registration is free and the event is limited to 35 participants so register early!

by Eric Postman

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Getting to Know Virginia’s Early Learning & Development Standards (ELDS)

Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)

Description: Virginia has a new set of comprehensive early learning and development standards: Virginia's Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS), Birth-Five Learning Guidelines. Join us as we explore the guidelines, focusing on the five Areas of Development and what this means for you and the infants and toddlers in your care.

Domain: Responsive Caregiving CLASS Dimensions:

  • Infant- Facilitated Exploration
  • Toddler- Facilitation of Learning and Development

To register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcuuopzkuGdUri_8O1Kn8zNc36zIIelOU

by Eric Postman

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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- Positive Climate, Regard for Child Perspectives

To register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoc--pqTouHtbYV-YdxkHnPa1qPmw6iIro

by Eric Postman

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Strengthening Caregiver Interactions with Infants and Toddlers

Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)

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:

  • Infant- Facilitated Exploration, Relational Climate
  • Toddler- Positive Climate, Facilitation of Learning and Development

To register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuc-2orDkuG9YOxyTiwgEunLI3ay1MWUHy

by Eric Postman

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Ready Set Go!

Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)

Description:

Physical activity affects the overall health, development, and continuous learning of infants and toddlers. This IN-PERSON workshop will offer a variety of opportunities to learn more about physical activity guidelines for infants and toddlers as well as the importance of age-appropriate movement experiences during daily care routines in childcare settings. Challenges to providing safe environments that encourage infants and toddlers to be physically active will be discussed. Ideas, strategies, and materials to use in creating environments and experiences that promote active play and movement in both centers and family care homes will be shared.

CLASS Dimensions:

  • Infant: Facilitated Exploration
  • Toddler: Facilitation of Learning and Development

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

How to register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocOmurzMqGNCX06cDZfzbYkG66jkfAtv8

by Eric Postman