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FSU 10 COMPONENTS OF QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS- SAFE & HEALTHY PROGRAM PRACTICES

PLUS $60 ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

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Category: Health, Safety & Nutrition In-Service Hours 3 Trainer(s): Wendee Hooker-Taylor

Date: 2/01/2021

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Length: 3hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: On-site ELCHC Max Participants: 20

Description: This training will look at the context of close relationships, social-emotional development, and best program practices for health and safety, and the effect these practices have on quality care.

Special Note: In-service hours (3) will be awarded for completing this one-time session. In-service hours are not awarded to individuals who arrive 15 minutes after the start time. A completed survey is also required for the certificate of attendance.

OUTCOMES:

Examine licensure standards and best practice recommendations for quality.

Identify quality standards for child supervision.

Identify potential hazards for classroom and playground safety.

Identify safe and healthy practices during routines.

Identify emergency safety practices.

TO EARN AN ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

• Must be teaching in Hillsborough County to qualify for the Achievement Bonus • All requirements of the course must be met (Pre/post, homework assignments, reflection, and LMS instructor evaluation, if applicable). • Each individual is limited to 4 training achievement bonuses from January to

June 2023 • Bonuses will not be given for previously completed coursework • A W-9 form must be submitted • The address on your W-9 form must match the address on your LMS account. (To update your LMS, login, click on learner, my info)

For questions contact, Abbey Landa Alanda@elchc.org 9

CLASS GROUP COACHING (MMCI) INFANT/TODDLER

PLUS $300 ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

Category: MMCI C.E.U. 2.4 Trainer(s): Diane Kollner

Date: 2/04/2023 2/11/2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

2/18/2023 2/25/2023 3/04/2023 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

3/18/2023

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Length: 24hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $63.75 Non-Member: $85 Location: Online Zoom Max Participants: 20

Descripcion: CLASS group Coaching (MMCI) helps early childhood professionals engage with the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) as they identify and understand the interactions that increase children’s learning and development. Participants will learn how to use the CLASS observation tool for considering teaching practices and guiding observations of classroom videos and real-life interactions.

Special Note: To receive credit, participants must: be on time and attend all 12 sessions, complete assigned ‘homework’ between sessions, including reflective planning and practice, viewing online resources, and participation in the online discussion forum. Participants for this training MUST have access to computer with high-speed Internet in order to access/view online resources and participate in online activities & discussions. CEUs/certificate of completion is provided by Teachstone.

OUTCOMES: OUTCOMES:

Recognize how the research-based Develop a shared language for objectives for development and discussing effective interactions learning include the knowledge, (Know) skills, and behaviors that are most predictive of school success. Develop a lens for noticing effective Identify and describe the Daily interactions (See) Resources that support teaching and care-giving during routines Self-reflect & plan to increase the and experiences. -Use the central depth, duration, and frequency of components of nurturing care and current effective interactions (Do) teaching to develop practices that respond to the needs of the children and families in your program. Be prepared to implement routines and experiences that promote the development and learning of infants, toddlers, and twos. Demonstrate how to use the curriculum resources together to plan for one or more children.

TO EARN AN ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

• Must be teaching in Hillsborough County to qualify for the Achievement Bonus • All requirements of the course must be met (Pre/post, homework assignments, reflection, and LMS instructor evaluation, if applicable). • Each individual is limited to 4 training achievement bonuses from January to

June 2023 • Bonuses will not be given for previously completed coursework • A W-9 form must be submitted • The address on your W-9 form must match the address on your LMS account. (To update your LMS, login, click on learner, my info)

For questions contact, Abbey Landa Alanda@elchc.org

FSU 10 COMPONENTS OF QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS - COMPONENT 2: STAFF WELL TRAINED

PLUS $60 ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

Category: Leadership & Business Administration In-Service Hours 3 Trainer(s): Wendee Hooker-Taylor

Date: 2/08/2023

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Length: 3hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online Zoom Max Participants: 20

Description: Teachers who competently care for children will have the capacity to develop warm and positive relationships with children, families, and staff. Component 2 addresses program systems, practices, and requirements for a well trained staff.

Special Note: In-service hours (3) will be awarded for completing this one-time session. In-service hours are not awarded to individuals who arrive 15 minutes after the start time. A completed survey is also required for the certificate of attendance.

OUTCOMES:

Learners will identify or express the understanding of:

Job Descriptions

Teacher & Staff Education

Observation, Feedback, and Reflective Practice

Staff Meetings

Training & Staff Development

TO EARN AN ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

• Must be teaching in Hillsborough County to qualify for the Achievement Bonus • All requirements of the course must be met (Pre/post, homework assignments, reflection, and LMS instructor evaluation, if applicable). • Each individual is limited to 4 training achievement bonuses from January to

June 2023 • Bonuses will not be given for previously completed coursework • A W-9 form must be submitted • The address on your W-9 form must match the address on your LMS account. (To update your LMS, login, click on learner, my info)

For questions contact, Abbey Landa Alanda@elchc.org 11

EARLY CHILDHOOD STEM

PLUS $30 ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

Category: MMCI In-Service Hours 1.5 Trainer(s): Sarah Keith

Date: 2/07/2023

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Length: 1.5hrs. Audience: Preschool Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online Zoom Max Participants: 50

Descripcion: Presenter will share PBS digital resources for Early Childhood STEM, give ready to use ideas for activities both in the center and for families at home.

Special Note: Links to materials provided will be shared. Notetaking is optional.

OUTCOMES:

Know what STEM stands for

Locate PBS resources online, save resources and organize into folders

Use PBS digital resources effectively

Explain why STEM activities are important in Early Childhood settings

Communicate with families about PBS STEM resources

TO EARN AN ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

• Must be teaching in Hillsborough County to qualify for the Achievement Bonus • All requirements of the course must be met (Pre/post, homework assignments, reflection, and LMS instructor evaluation, if applicable). • Each individual is limited to 4 training achievement bonuses from January to

June 2023 • Bonuses will not be given for previously completed coursework • A W-9 form must be submitted • The address on your W-9 form must match the address on your LMS account. (To update your LMS, login, click on learner, my info)

For questions contact, Abbey Landa Alanda@elchc.org

TODDLER CLASS AND SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE

PLUS $60 ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

Category: Child Development C.E.U. .3 Trainer(s): Twyla Hartz

Date: 2/08/2023

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Length: 3hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $5 Non-Member: $5 Location: Online Zoom Max Participants: 25

Description: What is the connection between encouraging toddlers’ independence and helping them develop important basic skills? Toddlers need many meaningful opportunities to make decisions, develop responsibility, practice self-care skills and engage with other toddlers. This interactive course is designed to give learners strategies to facilitate toddlers’ competency in navigating and exploring their world. Using Toddler CLASS Dimensions as a guide, learners will explore how to adapt their current classroom practices and increase the intentionality of their interactions with children to effectively promote autonomy and success in the classroom. This learning event will be conducted on Zoom format. Join us and learn more about incorporating the Toddler CLASS tool in your own classroom!

Special Note: CEU credits will be awarded upon successful completion of 2.5 hours of instructor led instruction and a 30 minute strategy application assignment. The assignment will be scored using a rubric related to learner outcomes.

OUTCOMES:

Identify effective strategies from the Toddler CLASS tool for supporting toddler independence in the classroom

Apply and evaluate implementation of one CLASS strategy introduced in the course

TO EARN AN ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

• Must be teaching in Hillsborough County to qualify for the Achievement Bonus • All requirements of the course must be met (Pre/post, homework assignments, reflection, and LMS instructor evaluation, if applicable). • Each individual is limited to 4 training achievement bonuses from January to

June 2023 • Bonuses will not be given for previously completed coursework • A W-9 form must be submitted • The address on your W-9 form must match the address on your LMS account. (To update your LMS, login, click on learner, my info)

For questions contact, Abbey Landa Alanda@elchc.org 13

LAS QUEJAS Y CONFLICTOS SON BIENVENIDOS

PLUS $40 ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

Category: Leadership & Business Administration In-Service Hours 2 Trainer(s): Norman de Jesus

Date: 02/09/2023

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Length: 2hrs. Audience: Owner/Director Cost: IECP Member: $7.50 Non-Member: $10 Location: Online ZOOM Max Participants: 25

Description: ¿Frustrado por las quejas y conflictos con los padres, maestros y suplidores? Explore la mejor manera de recibir y manejar de manera efectiva estas situaciones que se presentan en los centros de educación temprana. Se le ofrecerán estrategias para ser más efectivo en el manejo de casos y podrá desarrollar sus habilidades de comunicación con los demás. Aumente su profesionalismo y disminuya su estrés teniendo un plan de acción.

Special Note: Es un curso dinámico que requiere participación activa y confidencialidad.

OUTCOMES:

Será capaz de manejar las quejas y conflictos dados por los padres, el personal y los proveedores. Podrá desarrollar un sistema de manejo de quejas y conflictos para su centro de trabajo.

PARA GANAR UN BONO DE LOGROS • Debe ser maestra en el condado de

Hillsborough para calificar para el bono de logro • Se deben cumplir todos los requisitos del curso. (Pre/post, tareas, reflexión e instructor LMS evaluación, por ejemplo).

• Cada individuo está limitado a 4 logros de entrenamiento bonos de enero a junio del 2023 • No se otorgarán bonificaciones por curso completado anteriormente. • Necesitas enviar un formulario W-9 • La dirección en su formulario W-9 necesitas ser la misma dirección que está en su cuenta LMS. (Para actualizar su LMS, inicie sesión, haga clic en alumno, mi información)

Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con Abbey Landa Alanda@elchc.org

FSU 10 COMPONENTS OF QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS - ENVIRONMENTS FOR LEARNING

PLUS $60 ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

Category: Early Learning Environments In-Service Hours 3 Trainer(s): Wendee Hooker-Taylor

Date: 02/15/2023

Time: 6:300 PM - 9:30 PM Length: 3hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: On-site ELCHC Max Participants: 20

Description: Participants will look at the importance of providing environments for infants and toddlers that support their unique developmental needs. The areas of focus will include comfortable environments, social-surroundings, thoughtfully planned caregiving settings, settings for exploration, opportunities for active movement & learning and fresh air living environments.

Special Note: In-service hours (3) will be awarded for completing this one-time session. In-service hours are not awarded to individuals who arrive 15 minutes after the start time. A completed survey is also required for the certificate of attendance.

OUTCOMES

Evaluate classroom environments for infants and toddlers.

Identify steps for creating environments for learning that meet the unique needs of infants and toddlers.

Create physical environments that support all aspects of development.

TO EARN AN ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

• Must be teaching in Hillsborough County to qualify for the Achievement Bonus • All requirements of the course must be met (Pre/post, homework assignments, reflection, and LMS instructor evaluation, if applicable). • Each individual is limited to 4 training achievement bonuses from January to

June 2023 • Bonuses will not be given for previously completed coursework • A W-9 form must be submitted • The address on your W-9 form must match the address on your LMS account. (To update your LMS, login, click on learner, my info)

For questions contact, Abbey Landa Alanda@elchc.org 15

FSU 10 COMPONENTS OF QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS - COMPONENT 4: SMALL GROUPS WITH OPTIMAL RATIOS

PLUS $60 ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

Category: Social Emotional Competency In-Service Hours 3 Trainer(s): Wendee Hooker-Taylor

Date: 02/22/2023

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Length: 3hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM Max Participants: 20

Description: To allow teachers and young children the opportunity to develop close and caring relationships with children, Component 4 addresses: Optimal ratios and workable group sizes.

Special Note: In-service hours (3) will be awarded for completing this one-time session. In-service hours are not awarded to individuals who arrive 15 minutes after the start time. A completed survey is also required for the certificate of attendance.

OUTCOMES:

Identify recommended age groupings

Describe ways to group children and the advantages and disadvantages of each way

Explain the impact of ratios and group sizes for children

TO EARN AN ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

• Must be teaching in Hillsborough County to qualify for the Achievement Bonus • All requirements of the course must be met (Pre/post, homework assignments, reflection, and LMS instructor evaluation, if applicable). • Each individual is limited to 4 training achievement bonuses from January to

June 2023 • Bonuses will not be given for previously completed coursework • A W-9 form must be submitted • The address on your W-9 form must match the address on your LMS account. (To update your LMS, login, click on learner, my info)

For questions contact, Abbey Landa Alanda@elchc.org

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