September 2024
Classroom Management: Transitions
In this training, teachers and directors will learn strategies for effective, quick transitions between activities for different age groups. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcuCrrDMpHdYcqeRjJT2VakXtI_xxNsV2
Find out more »October 2024
Inclusion: CARD: Strategies for Including Children with Neurodiverse Conditions
The Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) offers this training to review strategies for including children with neurodiverse conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuqoqz4rE91fMEkM2cORC4cLlWtNMR0l
Find out more »Pyramid Model: Nurturing & Responsive Relationships
This training will review how to create nurturing and responsive relationships with students, families, and co-workers within an early education classroom. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcOGhqj0qHNyAc9VryqB56HdsBYOZnzfd
Find out more »Inclusion: Preventing Expulsion in Early Education
The ELCAC Child Development & Inclusion Coordinator offers this training to review best practices to prevent expulsions in early childhood programs. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcOGorjguG9fbwQsPsuGq79Lujrace8cF
Find out more »November 2024
Pyramid Model: High Quality Supportive Environments Part 1
Participants will review best practices for creating a high-quality preschool environment, including schedules, routines, and transitions. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpd-iorzsqH9Q4vp8Qka0LrkaZ7xZVkrwG
Find out more »Family Involvement: Family Communication
Teachers, administrators, and other early childcare staff will learn about best practices and strategies when engaging in communication with families. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcO6gpzIuGNLwZqf1zarwPeMuNhN6jKuu
Find out more »December 2024
Child Development: Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQs)
The ELCAC Child Development & Inclusion Coordinator offers this training to providers around administering and reviewing the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQs). Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtc-ihrDMvG9NxKUbTRv5x_urQQjPhE-rk
Find out more »Pyramid Model: High Quality Supportive Environments Part 2
Participants will review best practices in creating a high-quality, supportive classroom by creating engaging activities, rules and behavior expectations. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocu2qrz8vE9bPVjYrX2vhdnYTU97ct5oG
Find out more »January 2025
Pyramid Model: Social-Emotional Skills Part 1
Participants will learn strategies about teaching social-emotional skills by discussing culturally responsive practices, including families in social-emotional learning, and understanding the stages of learning new skills. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-uhqDMqGtfs_Ah9MD-9lwEZNsbbBgR4
Find out more »Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Prevent, Teach, Reinforce Part 1
Teachers, administrators, and other early childcare staff will learn about the Prevent, Teach, Reinforce framework to support addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsce2gqzgsG9QVR2sri7AgdVwy7zKmaS3r
Find out more »Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Prevent, Teach, Reinforce Part 2
Teachers, administrators, and other early childcare staff will learn about the Prevent, Teach, Reinforce framework to support addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfu2hrzIsH90hUr0ZUOTPr1V6tLrVMebF
Find out more »February 2025
Family Child Care Home Supports: Lesson Planning
Participants will train on best practices for inclusive lesson planning to support children ages birth to 5 years old. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkd-6tpz8oHta4_u2fIdILeY6TviEAJK7G
Find out more »Pyramid Model: Social-Emotional Skills Part 2
Participants will learn about friendship skills (taking turns, sharing, etc.) and emotional literacy skills (how to identify an emotion) that young preschool students need in order to be successful in their social-emotional development. Participants will also learn how to teach these skills to a wide range of students. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod-CtqzMvGtKvqScpqc8r_NGwIE24wCSP
Find out more »Family Child Care Home Supports: Supporting Diverse Abilities & Age Groups
Participants will train on adjusting curriculum, lesson planning, and individualized supports to support a diverse group of students, addressing differing age groups and differing abilities. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctceqhrToiGtahsDkOzQ68kOOwhUQ3emfs
Find out more »March 2025
STEAM: Math & Science in Early Education
This training will review different strategies to teach math and science skills through play opportunities. Participants will learn different activities for different age groups. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkf-2rrjMpGN0cMhi7QNpHYhBbWDXS6ANj
Find out more »Pyramid Model: Social- Emotional Skills Part 3
Participants will learn about self-regulation skills and problem-solving skills young preschool students need in order to be successful in their social-emotional development. Participants will also learn how to teach these skills through a wide range of students. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfuytrjwuEtY2opJbwhXJnsWzuHC9to9G
Find out more »STEAM: Art in Early Education
This training will review different strategies to teach art through play. Participants will learn best practices and different activities to support different age groups. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldumhrz0jGNMyFj4ukwphHZDXdEDT_IV3
Find out more »April 2025
Literacy & Language: Literacy Engagement
Attendees will learn how to engage young students, from birth to five years old, in read-aloud opportunities. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdOuqqzstGN0WThJPBPxv6GNJfibax2E3
Find out more »Pyramid Model: Individualizing Social-Emotional Skills
This training will review how to use the social-emotional skills utilized in the Pyramid Model Practices and how to individualize them for students who need more one-on-one support. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocOCgqzwtG9flHZ6b6GLIc_qEXCY1GP8Y
Find out more »Literacy & Language: Language Development in Early Education
Participants will learn the different stages of language development for students from birth to five years old. The training will also cover best practices for fostering language development for all ages. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtce-srzgpGNwuyw-jp2hEmvSeAltrOpy1
Find out more »May 2025
Pyramid Model: Responding to Challenging Behaviors Part 1
This training will discuss strategies for teachers to use to respond to challenging behaviors, including behavior as a form of communication, and identifying the function of challenging behaviors. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsd-GrrTkjGNeVqcz7I18CD9D6rjM9fjRC
Find out more »Self-Care: Self-Care for Teachers
This training will review strategies for teachers to practice self-care, both inside and outside of the classroom. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodO2oqDwjHdVd_xiXYVK-Iw8IzyVeP3AH
Find out more »Self-Care: Meridian with Self-Care
Meridian Behavioral Health presents this training to review strategies for teachers to support self-care, both inside and outside of the classroom. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcOyhqDsjHtdL5y7pcpR_hpq9xOWGrC6i
Find out more »June 2025
Director Supports: Positive Workplace Culture
Directors are encouraged to attend to learn about different strategies and suggestions for creating a positive workplace environment. Participants will also be able to collaborate with one another, sharing ideas on what they currently use, what works, and what they have tried in the past that hasn’t worked. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvfuiqrT8pGNacEYsmxzP_y40cGSm5cVib
Find out more »Pyramid Model: Responding to Challenging Behaviors Part 2
This training will continue to review best practices for responding to challenging behaviors and provide a general overview of creating individualized behavior support plans. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsde-uqTopG9H4Gky6JTyEImPreNtXbQ-Z
Find out more »Director Supports: Unpacking Program Assessment Scores & Reports
Directors will be led through how to review their Program Assessment CLASS Scores & Reports. Participants will be given strategies on how to view the reports and use the information to inform teacher supports and professional development. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcu6vqjwpEtSD0nLt0YUM6twhjVPg-mwn
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