Let Me Move, See Me Learn
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
As infants and toddlers grow and change, they need safe environments that offer a variety of opportunities for exploration, play, and discovery. This workshop will provide ideas and strategies for creating environments that provide choices, are familiar and stable, invite freedom to move, are appropriately challenging, and enhance learning and development.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Facilitated Exploration
- Toddler: Regard for Child Perspectives, Facilitation of Learning and Development
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcumopjgsHtd7oOz-lYwPkt2VMakxnL1z
Facilitator name and contact information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
Director's Forum: It Takes a Village-Creating Essential Partnerships for Infants and Toddlers
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
Positive partnerships are key to supporting all infants and toddlers. Learning proactive strategies to encourage and strengthen those partnerships and exploring inclusive strategies within them will enhance the quality of those relationships and ultimately benefit the child through the early years.
CLASS Dimensions:
- Infant: Relational Climate
- Toddler: Positive Climate
How to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocuyqqD0vG9OtHPsIXJVszxT3-E8xKUQk
Facilitator name and contact information:
Jamie Wallace
757-807-0714
jwallace@va-itsnetwork.org
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- Behavior Guidance, Regard for Child Perspectives
How to register:
1-2-3 READ Refresher (In-person training)
Presented by ITSN (Infant Toddler Specialist Network)
Description:
1-2-3 Read! is an early literacy training is an interactive, practical training designed for teachers, caregivers, and directors who work with infants and toddlers, birth to 36 month in a group setting.
For more information, click on this link: Register for 1 2 3 Read!
Note: This is an in-person training to be held at
The Center For Child And Family Services
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 400
Newport News, VA 23606
How to register:
To register, click on this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/x9v3q72
Or you can contact Diosa Montes at 757-775-6162
Preventing Challenging Behaviors
If you find classroom management challenging, you are not alone. This training is the first in a 2-part series that will help you look at and handle student behavior in a different way.
In part 1, "Preventing Challenging Behaviors", you will discover ways to set up and manage your classroom that will help to stop behaviors before they start!
Part 2, "Responding to Challenging Behaviors", delves into how to handle behaviors once they occur. You will be shown ways to respond to minor day-to-day behaviors as well as a step-by-step plan for handling chronic, more serious behaviors.
While we offer no magic solutions, come join us to create your own "bag of tricks" to help manage behaviors.
Note: both trainings will be held IN-PERSON at the FirstSpark office in Newport News.
IMPORTANT: You will automatically be registered for part 2, "Responding to Challenging Behaviors". It will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13. Part 1 is a prerequisite for part 2. If you do not attend the first part, you will not be able to attend the second part.
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
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
Social/Emotional & Behavior Cohort Registration (READ CAREFULLY)
Read this VERY CAREFULLY:
Social/emotional learning (SEL) has been shown to improve self-image, confidence, academic achievement, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. Sound important? It is! This cohort will address ways to promote social/emotional learning. Since we know that these skills are closely tied to student behavior, ways to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors will also be covered.
This will be a 4-part series. If you choose to join the cohort, we ask that you commit to attending all 4 sessions (dates appear below). You will not only learn many teaching strategies, but you will walk away with some wonderful materials.
Now, here's the most important thing. 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 are interested, you may register for the cohort using the link or QR code below. There are only 20 slots open, so do not delay.
https://tinyurl.com/SoEmoCohort2024
Trainer: Diane Postman
Questions? Contact Diane at dpostman@firstsparkva.org.
Preventing Challenging Behaviors
If you find classroom management challenging, you are not alone. This training is the first in a 2-part series that will help you look at and handle student behavior in a different way.
In part 1, "Preventing Challenging Behaviors", you will discover ways to set up and manage your classroom that will help to stop behaviors before they start!
Part 2, "Responding to Challenging Behaviors", delves into how to handle behaviors once they occur. You will be shown ways to respond to minor day-to-day behaviors as well as a step-by-step plan for handling chronic, more serious behaviors.
While we offer no magic solutions, come join us to create your own "bag of tricks" to help manage behaviors.
Note: both trainings will be held in-person at the FirstSpark office in Newport News.
IMPORTANT: You will automatically be registered for part 2, "Responding to Challenging Behaviors". It will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10.
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
Early Learning & Development Standards - "ELDS"
Come learn about the new VA state standards for preschool. The Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) is a research-based list of "skills and knowledge that children need to demonstrate by the end of preschool in order to be successful in kindergarten." It is expected that all preschool programs will implement the use of these standards. Join us to learn about the organization and contents of this document as well as the ways in which it can make you a more effective educator.
Participants interested in being part of one of our Preschool curriculum-based cohorts must attend this training prior to the beginning of the first cohort meeting. You will receive a copy of the ELDS at the time of the training.
Trainer: Diane Postman
If this training is full, or you are unable to register for technical reasons, please contact epostman@firstsparkva.org.
Early Learning & Development Standards - "ELDS" (Virtual, but see note in description)
NOTE: This virtual training is ONLY open to directors, teachers, and other staff who live more than 30 minutes from our office in Newport News. If you live in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, or York County, please register for the in-person training on Jan. 16.
Come learn about the new VA state standards for preschool. The Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) is a research-based list of "skills and knowledge that children need to demonstrate by the end of preschool in order to be successful in kindergarten." It is expected that all preschool programs will implement the use of these standards. Join us to learn about the organization and contents of this document as well as the ways in which it can make you a more effective educator.
Participants interested in being part of one of our Preschool curriculum-based cohorts must attend this training prior to the beginning of the first cohort meeting.
A copy of the ELDS will be delivered or mailed to you ahead of time, along with other training materials. You will receive the ZOOM link via email, prior to the training.
Trainer: Diane Postman
Focus Areas: Child Development Essentials, Curriculum
REMEMBER: This training is only for centers in Williamsburg, the Middle Peninsula, and the Northern Neck. Centers in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, & York Co. should register for the Jan. 16th in-person training.
***Registration will remain open through Jan. 8, HOWEVER, if you register after noon on Jan. 3, you will need to print your own copies of the handouts. (I will send you electronic copies.) You MUST have these handouts to participate.
If this training is full, or you are unable to register for technical reasons, please contact epostman@firstsparkva.org.