ATTACHMENT A - Trainings By Topic Area Technical Assistance Early Learning Standards Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 years old to Kindergarten This training is based on the newly revised Florida Early Learning and Development Standards and provides an overview of the standards used in preschool classrooms serving children ages three years old to kindergarten. This training meets the lead VPK instructor training requirements and incorporates the standards approved for use in VPK programs. Examples of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies for preschool age children are provided throughout the training along with information about purposeful planning, reflective practice and qualities of an effective educator. Through an interactive presentation, video clips, and hands- on activities, participants will become familiar with the Standards and understand the elements of quality instruction in preschool classrooms. Implementing the Standards in Preschool Classrooms This training is based on the newly revised Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards and provides an overview of the standards used in preschool classrooms serving children ages three years old to Kindergarten. This training meets the lead VPK instructor training requirements and incorporates the standards approved for use in VPK programs. Examples of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies for preschool age children are provided throughout the training along with information about purposeful planning, reflective practice and qualities of an effective educator. Through an interactive presentation, video clips, and hands-on activities, participants will become familiar with the Standards and understand the elements of quality instruction in preschool classrooms (3 hours and 0.3 CEUs). Curriculum and Standards for Teachers (also offered in Spanish) Curriculum is one of the most important pieces to your early childhood program. In this training we will look at what it means to implement a curriculum, how to map your curriculum through the school year, consider the abilities of your students and how to incorporate the standards. Child Screening and Assessment Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social Emotional 2nd Edition In this training, participants will learn about the features of the ASQ SE 2 and learn how to administer, score and discuss results with families. This workshop will cover the updates and revisions to the new ASQ: SE 2 for screening young children at risk of social emotional delays. The workshop will also cover effective strategies that promote social-emotional development. Ages and Stages Questionnaire This two hour Information Session educates participants on the benefits of using developmental screenings with children, and explains the local and state mandate regarding developmental screenings with School Readiness children. It describes the ASQ 3rd Edition, and offers practice completing and scoring the ASQ-3 in accordance with Law 7165. In addition, information will be provided regarding the Early Learning Coalition Hillsborough County mandate on submitting and maintaining completed ASQ’s, as well as your partnership with the School Readiness Screening & Assessment team. Introduction to Teaching Strategies Gold Teaching Strategies Gold is an authentic, ongoing, observation-based assessment system that helps teachers and administrators focus on what matters most for children’s success. This training will explore the basic Gold platform which allows documentation to be added and used to track a child’s educational progress. Observation, Documentation and Intentionality in Early Childhood Classrooms This learning event will provide information on writing purposeful, objective observations of children. Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
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