The Bulletin Training Catalog - January 2022 - June 2022

JANUARY THRU JUNE 2022

THE BULLETIN TRAINING CATALOG

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The Institute of Early Childhood Professionals (IECP) is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The Institute complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, The Institute is authorized to issue the IACET Continuing Education Unit (CEU).

We are happy that you’ve decided to join us. The IECP provides innovative, research-based learning events created to strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of early childhood professionals.

Many of the learning events within this catalog are offered in Spanish and English. All learning events are designed to fully support your growth and development as a quality early childhood professional. If you need assistance developing a professional development plan, the IECP team has staff dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

Using our online platform, learners can choose from a variety of opportunities designed for early care and education professionals. Anyone wishing to participate in a learning event MUST register online unless otherwise specified.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTRATION INSTRUCTION & POLICIES

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ELCHC Institute for Early Childhood Professionals (IECP) 6302 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Suite 100 Tampa, Florida 33619 Phone: 813.515.2340 | Fax: 813.435.2299 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Third Friday of each month 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTION & POLICIES

REGISTRATION All registrations for IECP learning events and workshops are completed online. Registrations are received on a first-come, first-served basis and seating is limited. An account to our online platform is required for all learning event registrations regardless of cost or type of payment used.

PAYMENT Payment, if required, can be made online at the time of registration. Cash or money order can be accepted on location 48 hours prior to the start of a learning event.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY Registrants have up to 48 hours before a scheduled learning event to cancel. A refund will be made to the online account on file. Cash or money order payments will be issued a credit through the online platform if an event is cancelled 48 hours before, or if we cancel an event due to low enrollment or unexpected circumstances.

LEARNING EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY The event sponsor reserves the right to cancel a learning event due to low registration. If a session is cancelled, those registered will be contacted by email and notified of the cancellation. A credit will be applied to the online account on file.

LATE ARRIVAL/EARLY DEPARTURE POLICY To honor and respect the professionalism of instructors and others, participants should be ready to attend learning events at the time advertised. Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE SESSION. Participants leaving before the conclusion of a learning event will not receive credit for attending.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The IECP shall not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability/handicap, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of learning event, training,workshop or professional development. The ELCHC also reasonably accommodates individuals with disabilities, handicaps and/or religious beliefs.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Any person with a disability/handicap requiring reasonable accommodations should call 813.515.2340 no later than seven business days prior to the scheduled learning event.

LEARNER SECURITY POLICY The ELCHC strives to protect the privacy of learners that

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attend our learning events. Because each learner must register through our online learning platform, each record is restricted from public access. Learners have the ability to obtain a copy of their certifications as well as their own demographic/contact information provided. For online support, learners may call 813.515.2340 for assistance accessing their records. Learners are required to verify their identification at all learning events by showing a state or government issued ID with photograph.

PROPRIETARY INTEREST POLICY Individuals who participate in ELCHC’s learning events have the right to know about the proprietary interest a trainer/ instructor may have in a product or service prior to attending.

All trainers/instructors are required to disclose proprietary interest in any product, instrument, device, service and/ or materials discussed at an event, training, program or workshop, as well as the source of any compensation related to the presentation.

CEU AWARD POLICY Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be awarded for all leanring events three hours or longer in duration. Learning events less than three hours will be awarded in-service hours upon completion. CEUs will on be awarded upon successful completion of the learning event. In order to successfully complete the learning event, learners must arrive on time, attend all required sessions, be an active participant and complete any and all related assignments or surveys as defined by the trainer/instructor. Online training must have an engagement score of 75% or more.

Any required assignments or surveys will be outlined in the Training Description within this catalog and on our online platform. Learners are encouraged to contact trainers/ instructors with any questions and/or clarification needed regarding the successful completion of assignments or surveys. In-service hours will be awarded in place of CEUs if the learner does not meet the requirements of successful completion as defined by the instructor/trainer.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Upon the successful completion of a learning event/ training, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion that can be retrieved from their individual online account.

CHILD CARE All learning events/training sessions are designed for adult audiences. We ask that all registrants make necessary child care arrangements. Child care is not available.

JANUARY

PRESCHOOL SOCIAL EMOTIONAL GROWTH Category: Social Emotional Competency In-Service Hours Trainer(s): Sarah Keith Date: 1/11/22

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

Description: The training will include the use of PBS online resources to share ways to promote healthy social-emotional growth in preschoolers. The facilitator will share videos, hands on activities, books, games and creative ideas to help children navigate emotions and social situations, as well as communications strategies to use with families. Learners will leave with ideas to use immediately in their learning centers.

OUTCOMES: Navigate the PBS online platforms to locate and use relevant resources Identify ways to assist preschoolers through social emotional growth Use many different creative strategies in the preschool environment to promote healthy social emotional growth Help preschoolers identify and manage emotions appropriately Communicate with parents about healthy preschool social emotional growth

Special Note: Learners can print out digital hand outs. Name(s) will be drawn for door prize(s) to be picked up following the training.

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PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT FOR PRESCHOOLERS Category: VPK C.E.U. Trainer(s): Jamie Harmon Date: 1/13/2022

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

2/17/2022

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Length: 5hr. Audience: Preschool Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

Description: This training is appropriate for preschool educators and directors, and is open to all. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on activities supporting developmentally appropriate instruction in phonological awareness as well as explore the phonological awareness stages of development. The training is designed to complement the initial training, Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten and the Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors online course. This course consists of three learning components: the online or instructorled component, a lesson planning and practice component, and a virtual reflection session. This course meets 5 hours of the emergent literacy course requirement for VPK educators. Upon completion of all three learning components participants will receive 5 hours/.5 CEU credits.

Special Note: Participants must register on the DCF Child Care Training website at https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/ studentsite/admin/signin. Use Course Reference #9506. This course meets twice. January 13, 2022 will be 3 hours completing Component 1 of the course. February 17, 2022 will be one hour completing Component 3. Participants will complete Component 2 on their own between the 2 sessions. All components must be completed for credit. The Zoom will be locked after 15 minutes

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OUTCOMES: Recognize the key elements of early language and literacy development.

Describe the stages of PA development and understand the connections to emergent reading and writing.

Identify the phonological awareness standard and benchmarks for 4-year-olds.

Plan and implement phonological awareness instruction using developmentally appropriate activities.

CREATIVE CURRICULUM FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND TWOS IN SPANISH Category: Child Development C.E.U. Trainer(s): Ruth Deras Date: 1/17/2022

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

1/19/2022

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

1/31/2022

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

2/2/2022

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Length: 12hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 20

Description: La capacitación explorará los tres volúmenes del Currículo Creativo (La Fundación, Rutinas y Experiencias, Los Objetivos para el Desarrollo y el Aprendizaje) y los materiales complementarios (Mighty Minutes, Tarjetas de Enseñanza Intencional, Tarjetas de Discusión de Libros) incluidos en el paquete curricular que describe la importancia y los beneficios de un entorno receptivo y atención individualizada. Los 38 objetivos basados en la investigación proporcionarán a los maestros la orientación para centrarse en los factores que son más importantes para los niños muy pequeños.

Special Note: Los participantes se registrarán primero en LMS. Antes de la capacitación, recibirán un correo electrónico de los instructores con el enlace e instrucciones para registrarse en las sesiones. Los asistentes deben ser empleados o propietarios de un programa para la primera infancia que atienda a uno o más de los siguientes grupos de edad: bebés, niños pequeños y / o niños de 2 años y que estén utilizando la tercera edición del Currículo infantil creativo. Niños pequeños y de dos años. Los participantes deben tener accesible la tercera edición del Currículo Creativo para bebes, niños pequeños y dos para poder participar en discusiones, asignaciones y actividades.

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OUTCOMES: Reconocerán cómo las metas basadas en la investigación para el desarrollo y el aprendizaje incluyen el conocimiento, las habilidades y los comportamientos que son más predictivos del éxito escolar.

Identificarán y describirán los Recursos Diarios que apoyan la enseñanza y el cuidado durante las rutinas y experiencias.

Utilizaran los componentes centrales de la crianza y la enseñanza para desarrollar prácticas que respondan a las necesidades de los niños y las familias en su programa.

Estarán preparados para implementar rutinas y experiencias que promuevan el desarrollo y el aprendizaje de bebés, niños pequeños y de dos años.

Demostraran cómo usar los recursos del plan de estudios juntos para planificar para uno o más niños.

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FSU 10 COMPONENTS OF QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS CURRICULUM & INDIVIDUALIZATION

OUTCOMES: Identify key components of infant/toddler curriculum

Date: 1/22/2022

Describe how children learn best through play

Category: Curriculum In-Service Hours Trainer(s): Theon Salley

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Length: 3hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $7.50 Non-Member: $10 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 20

Description: This training will look at curriculum for infants and toddlers and the importance of individualized programming.

Practitioners will explore curriculum within the context of relationships and the importance of observing children for individualization.

Special Note: Learners will have to pick up training materials from the ELC and fulfill all training requirements.

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Explain importance of knowing infant/toddler developmental milestones

Create play spaces that promote learning, support three types of play and social play Describe the process of individualized curriculum planning

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COMPLAINTS WELCOMED

Category: Leadership & Business Administration In-Service Hours Trainer(s): Susan O’Carroll Date: 2/08/2022

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Length: 2hrs. Audience: Owner/Director Cost: IECP Member: $7.50 Non-Member: $10 Location: Online ZOOM

OUTCOMES: Be able to value complaints when given by parents, staff and stakeholders Develop a process for accepting and dealing with complaints in your program

Max Participants: 35

Description: Frustrated by complaints from parents, teachers and stakeholders? Explore the best way to receive and effectively respond to complaints in your child care business. Strategies to become an effective complainer will also be given to increase your communication skills with others. Increase your professionalism and lower your stress level with a plan.

Special Note: Computer with high speed Internet access, voice/ sound and camera recommended and knowledge of Zoom

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CLASS GROUP COACHING (MMCI) PREK - ENGLISH Category: MMCI C.E.U. Trainer(s): Twyla Hartz Date: 2/10/2022

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

2/15/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

2/17/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

2/24/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

3/01/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

3/03/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

3/10/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

3/24/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

3/29/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

3/31/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/07/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

04/12/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Length: 24hrs. Audience: Preschool Cost: IECP Member: $63.75 Non-Member: $85 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 20

Description: CLASS group Coaching (MMCI) helps early childhood professionals engage with the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) as they identify and implement 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 high-speed Internet in order to access/view online resources and discussion forum. CEUs/certificate of completion is provided by Teachstone.

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OUTCOMES: Develop a shared language for discussing effective interactions (Know) Develop a lens for noticing effective interactions (See) Plan to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of current effective interactions (Do)

MASTER CLASS PRE-K IDIOMA / LITERATURA CON STEM Category: QIP C.E.U. Trainer(s): Ingrid Sanchez | Ruth Deras Date: 2/19/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Length: 6hrs. Audience: Preschool Cost: IECP Member: $5 Non-Member: $5 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

Description: ¡Venga a aprender más sobre cómo puede incorporar la herramienta PRE-K CLASS en su propio salón de clases! Este curso altamente interactivo está diseñado para presentar a los alumnos estrategias que pueden usar en el aula para incorporar la alfabetización y el lenguaje, así como STEM. Los alumnos explorarán cómo adaptar sus prácticas actuales en el aula para aprovechar al máximo su tiempo con los niños y, al mismo tiempo, aumentar la eficacia de las interacciones que tienen con los niños.

OUTCOMES: Compararán estrategias efectivas para usar en el aula en lo que se refiere a la herramienta CLASS, con las estrategias actuales del aula con respecto a las interacciones típicas del aula con los niños.

Implementarán estrategias introducidas durante el curso dentro de su salón de clases y completarán un formulario de reflexión sobre la estrategia del curso.

Special Note: Los créditos de CEU se otorgarán al completar con éxito 2.0 horas de instrucción dirigida por un instructor con 1.0 hora para tareas. La tarea se calificará utilizando una rúbrica relacionada con los resultados del alumno. Este curso estratifica la serie MASTER CLASS para la estrategia de mejora de la calidad.

MASTER CLASS LENGUAJE, ALFABETIZACIÓN, COMUNICACIÓN CON PLANIFICACIÓN PARA INFANTES Y NINOS PEQUENOS Category: QIP C.E.U. Trainer(s): Nathalie Laguela | Ivelisse Valentin Date: 2/19/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Length: 6hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $5 Non-Member: $5 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

Description: Únase a nosotros para ver más de cerca la herramienta CLASS, así como los requisitos para la Evaluación del Programa de Preparación Escolar. Ahora que ha tenido su observación CLASS, ¿cuál debería ser su próximo paso? Habrá dos sesiones para proporcionar estrategias de lenguaje, alfabetización y comunicación para bebés y niños pequeños, así como planificación y exploración diseñadas para ayudarlo a mejorar su puntaje de CLASS.

OUTCOMES: Compararán estrategias efectivas para usar en el aula en lo que se refiere a la herramienta CLASS, con las estrategias actuales del aula con respecto a las interacciones típicas del aula con los niños.

Implementarán estrategias introducidas durante el curso dentro de su salón de clases y completarán un formulario de reflexión sobre la estrategia del curso.

Special Note: Este curso es para programas con puntajes compuestos entre 3.5-3.99.Comuníquese con ELCHC si tiene preguntas sobre su puntaje de evaluación compuesto para el programa de preparación escolar. Este curso estratifica la serie MASTER CLASS para la Estrategia de mejora de la calidad local.

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MASTER CLASS PRE-K LANGUAGE/LIT WITH STEM

Category: QIP C.E.U. Trainer(s): Nichole Gonzalez | Martha Aguiar Date: 2/19/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Length: 6hrs. Audience: Preschool Cost: IECP Member: $5 Non-Member: $5 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

OUTCOMES: Compare effective strategies to use in the classroom as it relates to the CLASS tool, with current classroom strategies regarding typical classroom interactions with children.

Implement strategies introduced during the course within their classroom and complete a course strategy reflection form.

Description: Come learn more about how you can incorporate the PRE-K CLASS tool in your own classroom! This highly interactive course is designed to introduce learners to strategies they can use in the classroom to incorporate literacy and language as well as STEM. Learners will explore how to adapt their current classroom practices to make the most of their time with children while increasing the effectiveness of the interactions they have with children.

Special Note: There will be 2 hours of instruction for each course followed by a homework assignment and will be scored using a rubric related to learner outcomes. This course satisfies the MASTER CLASS Series for Quality Improvement Strategy.

MASTER CLASS LANGUAGE, LITERACY, COMMUNICATION WITH PLANNING FOR I/T Category: QIP C.E.U. Trainer(s): Wendee Hooker-Taylor | Stacey Francois Date: 2/19/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Length: 6hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $5 Non-Member: $5 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

Description: Join us for a closer look at the CLASS tool, as well as the requirements for the School Readiness Program Assessment.

Now that you have had your CLASS observation, what should your next step be? There will be two sessions to provide Infant and Toddler Language, Literacy and Communication strategies as well as Planning and Exploration designed to help you improve your CLASS score.

Special Note: There will be 2 hours of instruction for each course followed by a homework assignment and will be scored using a rubric related to learner outcomes. This course satisfies the MASTER CLASS Series for Quality Improvement Strategy.

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OUTCOMES: Compare effective strategies to use in the classroom as it relates to the CLASS tool, with current classroom strategies regarding typical classroom interactions with children.

Implement strategies introduced during the course within their classroom and complete a course strategy reflection form.

FSU 10 COMPONENTS OF QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS ENVIRONMENTS FOR LEARNING Category: Early Learning Environments In-Service Hours Trainer(s): Theon Salley Date: 2/19/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Length: 3hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $10 Non-Member: $7.50 Location: Online ZOOM

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.

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: Participants must pick up training materials from the ELC in order to attend the training and fulfill all training requirements.

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DIALOGIC READING: LANGUAGE AND VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT FOR PRESCHOOLERS Category: VPK C.E.U. Trainer(s): Jamie Harmon Date: 2/24/2022

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

3/24/2022

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Length: 5hrs. Audience: VPK Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

Description: This instructor-led course is appropriate for administrative staff, directors and teachers of 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children. Participants will learn Dialogic Reading as a strategy used with books to promote vocabulary and oral language skills. In Dialogic Reading, the book becomes a shared visual and verbal context in which you and your children can learn new words. This course consists of three learning components: the online or instructorled component, a lesson planning and practice component, and a virtual reflection session. This course meets 5 hours of the emergent literacy course requirement for VPK educators. Upon completion of all three learning components participants will receive 5 hours/.5 CEU credits.

Special Note: Participant must register on the DCF Child Care Training website at https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/ studentsite/admin/signin. Use Course Reference #9507. This course meets twice. February 24, 2022 will be 3 hours completing Component 1 of the course. March 24, 2022 will be one hour completing Component 3. Participants will complete Component 2 on their own between sessions. All components must be completed for credit. The Zoom will be locked after 15 minutes.

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OUTCOMES: Educators will implement Dialogic Reading in the Preschool Classroom.

Children will increase the size and diversity of their knowledge about the world and the words used to describe it.

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MASTER CLASS ORIENTATION Category: QIP C.E.U. Trainer(s): Diane Kollner Date: 3/05/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Length: 3hrs. Audience: All Ages Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 20

Description: Join us to get a closer look at the CLASS tool, as well as the requirements for the School Readiness Program Assessment.

Now that you have had your CLASS observation, what should be your next step? Your CLASS scores give you more information about your teaching practice than you think! Come and explore how to “read” the story of your CLASS scores.

Special Note: This course satisfies Part 1 of the MASTER CLASS Series Quality Improvement Strategy. This course is only for programs with composite scores between 3.5-3.99. Contact the ELCHC if you have questions about your composite assessment score for the school readiness program.

COMPLAINTS WELCOMED: STAFF EDITION Category: Leadership & Business Administration In-Service Hours Trainer(s): Susan O’Carroll Date: 3/08/2022

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Length: 2hrs. Audience: All Ages

OUTCOMES: Learners will examine the CLASS Tool, observation process and threshold scores in relation to the evaluation requirements of the school readiness program assessment.

Learners will discuss how they can interpret and plan professional development using CLASS scores.

Using a Summary Score Sheet from a CLASS Observation, learners will demonstrate an understanding of how to interpret the data to identify strengths, challenges and areas of practice requiring change in order to increase scores during observations.

OUTCOMES: To value complaints when given by parents and colleagues Develop a process for accepting and dealing with complaints in your program

Cost: IECP Member: $7.50 Non-Member: $10 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 35

Description: Frustrated by complaints from parents and colleagues?

Explore the best way to receive and effectively respond to complaints in your classroom. Strategies to become an effective listener and complainer will also be given to increase your communication skills with others. Increase your professionalism and lower your stress level with a plan.

Special Note: Computer with high speed internet, voice/sound and camera recommended.

REGISTER AT: HTTPS://ELCHC.TALENTLMS.COM/INDEX

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PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT FOR PRESCHOOLERS Category: VPK C.E.U. Trainer(s): Jamie Harmon Date: 3/12/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

4/16/2022

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Length: 5hrs. Audience: VPK Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

Description: This training is appropriate for preschool educators and directors, and is open to all. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on activities supporting developmentally appropriate instruction in phonological awareness as well as explore the phonological awareness stages of development. The training is designed to complement the initial training, Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten and the Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors online course. This course consists of three learning components: the online or instructorled component, a lesson planning and practice component, and a virtual reflection session. This course meets 5 hours of the emergent literacy course requirement for VPK educators. Upon completion of all three learning components participants will receive 5 hours/.5 CEU credits.

Special Note: Participants must register on the DCF Child Care Training website at https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/ studentsite/admin/signin. Use Course Reference #9508. This course meets twice. March 12, 2022 will be 3 hours completing Component 1 of the course. April 16, 2022 will be one hour completing Component 3. Participants will complete Component 2 on their own between sessions. All components must be completed for credit.

No one will be admitted after 15 minutes.

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OUTCOMES: Recognize the key elements for early language and literacy development.

Describe the stages of PA development and understand the connections of emergent reading and writing.

Identify the phonological awareness standard and benchmarks for 4-year-olds.

Plan and implement phonological awareness instruction using developmentally appropriate activities.

TODDLER CLASS AND SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE Category: QIP C.E.U. Trainer(s): Twyla Hartz Date: 3/16/2022

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Length: 3hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $5 Non-Member: $5 Location: Online ZOOM

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

Max Participants: 25

Description: Come learn more about how you can incorporate the Toddler CLASS tool in your own classroom! This highly interactive course is designed to introduce learners to strategies they can use in the classroom to facilitate toddlers’ competency in navigating their world. Toddlers need many meaningful opportunities to make decisions, develop responsibility, practice self-care skills and engage with other toddlers. Learners will explore how to adapt their current classroom practices and increase the intentionality of their interactions with children to effectively promote toddlers’ autonomy and independence. This learning event will be conducted on Zoom format.

Special Note: CEU credits will be awarded upon successful completion of 2.5 hours of instructor led instruction and a 30 minute field assignment. Field assignment will be scored using a rubric related to learner outcomes. Note: providers taking this course as a QIP strategy must complete the 3-hour CLASS Orientation and Understanding your Scores before taking this course.

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CLASS GROUP COACHING (MMCI) INFANT AND TODDLER ENGLISH Category: MMCI C.E.U. Trainer(s): Diane Kollner Date: 3/26/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

4/02/2022

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

4/09/2022

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

4/23/2022

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

4/30/2022

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

5/07/2022

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

Description: 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: There will be a 30 minute break between Saturday sessions. You must attend each session and complete an instructional survey (last session) in order to receive full credit, complete assigned ‘homework’ between sessions, including reflective planning and practice, viewing on line resources, and participation in the on line discussion forum. Participants for this training MUST have access to high-speed Internet in order to access/view online resources and discussion forum. CEUs/certificate of completion is provided by Teachstone.

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THE BULLETIN JANUARY - JUNE 2022

OUTCOMES: Develop a shared language for discussing effective interactions (Know) Develop a lens for noticing effective interactions (See) Plan to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of current effective interactions (Do)

APRIL

MASTER CLASS LANGUAGE, LITERACY, COMMUNICATION WITH PLANNING FOR I/T Category: QIP C.E.U. Trainer(s): Wendee Hooker-Taylor | Diane Kollner Date: 4/02/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Length: 6hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $5 Non-Member: $5 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

OUTCOMES: Compare effective strategies to use in the classroom as it relates to the CLASS tool, with current classroom strategies regarding typical classroom interactions with children Implement strategies introduced during the course within their classroom and complete a course strategy reflection form.”

Description: Join us for a closer look at the CLASS tool, as well as the requirements for the School Readiness Program Assessment.

Now that you have had your CLASS observation, what should your next step be? There will be two sessions to provide Infant and Toddler Language, Literacy and Communication strategies as well as Planning and Exploration designed to help you improve your CLASS score.

Special Note: This course is for programs with composite scores between 3.5-3.99. Contact ELCHC if you have questions about your composite assessment score for the school readiness program.

This course satisfies the MASTER CLASS series for the local Quality improvement Strategy.

REGISTER AT: HTTPS://ELCHC.TALENTLMS.COM/INDEX

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CLASS GROUP COACHING (MMCI) INFANT AND TODDLER ENGLISH Category: MMCI C.E.U. Trainer(s): Twyla Hartz Date: 4/04/2022

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/06/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/11/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/13/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/25/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/27/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/02/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/04/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/09/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/11/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/16/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/18/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Length: 24hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $63.75 Non-Member: $85 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 20

Description: 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 high-speed Internet in order to access/view online resources and discussion forum. CEUs/certificate of completion is provided by Teachstone.

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THE BULLETIN JANUARY - JUNE 2022

OUTCOMES: Develop a shared language for discussing effective interactions (Know) Develop a lens for noticing effective interactions (See) Plan to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of current effective interactions (Do)

CLASS GROUP COACHING (MMCI) PRE K EN ESPAÑOL Category: MMCI C.E.U. Trainer(s): Ruth Deras Date: 4/04/2022

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/06/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/11/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/13/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/18/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/20/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/25/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/27/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/02/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/04/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/09/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5/11/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

OUTCOMES: Desarrollaran un lenguaje compartido para discutir interacciones efectivas (saber) Desarrollaran una lente para notar interacciones efectivas (Ver) Planificaran para aumentar la profundidad, duración y frecuencia de las interacciones efectivas actuales (Hacer)

Length: 24hrs. Audience: Preschool Cost: IECP Member: $63.75 Non-Member: $85 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 20

Description: Aprovechar al máximo las interacciones en el salón de clase (MMCI) ayuda a los profesionales de la primera infancia a participar con el Sistema de puntuación de evaluación del salón de clases (CLASS) mientras identifican y comprenden las interacciones que aumentan el aprendizaje y el desarrollo de los niños. Los participantes aprenderán a usar la herramienta de observación CLASS para considerar las prácticas de enseñanza y guiar las observaciones de los videos del aula y las interacciones de la vida real.

Special Note: Los participantes se registrarán primero en LMS. Antes de la capacitación, recibirán un correo electrónico de los instructores con el enlace y las instrucciones para registrarse en las sesiones.

Para recibir crédito, los participantes deben llegar a tiempo, asistir a las doce sesiones y completar 30 minutos de práctica reflexiva por su cuenta antes de la próxima fecha de la siguiente sesion. Los participantes en este entrenamiento DEBEN tener acceso a Internet de alta velocidad para acceder al evento de aprendizaje.

REGISTER AT: HTTPS://ELCHC.TALENTLMS.COM/INDEX

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MASTER CLASS INFANT CLASS & ROUTINES Category: QIP C.E.U. Trainer(s): Ruth Deras | Twyla Hartz Date: 4/05/2022

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Length: 3hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $5 Non-Member: $5 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

Description: Routines occur throughout the Infants’ day: arrival, play, meals, changing diapers, napping. Through routines, we introduce the infant to the world of safety, and knowledge of their surrounding environment. How can you make the most of routine times with the children while increasing the effectiveness of your interactions? We invite you to participate and learn more about how to incorporate the CLASS tool into your own classroom! This highly interactive virtual course is designed to introduce students to strategies they can use to make the most of routine times in the classroom!

OUTCOMES: Learners will compare effective strategies to use in the classroom as it relates to the CLASS tool, with current classroom strategies regarding typical classroom interactions with children.

Learners will implement strategies introduced during the course within their classroom and complete a course strategy reflection form.

Special Note: CEU credits will be awarded upon successful completion of 2.5 hours of instructor led instruction and a 30 minute field assignment. Field assignment will be scored using a rubric related to learner outcomes. Note: providers taking this course as a QIP strategy must complete the 3-hour CLASS Orientation and Understanding your Scores before taking this course.

MASTER CLASS PRE-K LANGUAGE/LIT WITH STEM Category: Child Development C.E.U. Trainer(s): Ingrid L Sanchez | Ivelisse Valentin Date: 4/05/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Length: 4.5hrs. Audience: Preschool Cost: IECP Member: $5 Non-Member: $5 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

Description: Come learn more about how you can incorporate the PRE-K CLASS tool in your own classroom! This highly interactive course is designed to introduce learners to strategies they can use in the classroom to incorporate literacy and language as well as STEM. Learners will explore how to adapt their current classroom practices to make the most of their time with children while increasing the effectiveness of the interactions they have with children.

Special Note: Homework is required and will be scored using a rubric related to learner outcomes. This course stratifies the MASTER CLASS Series for Quality Improvement Strategy.

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OUTCOMES: Compare effective strategies to use in the classroom as it relates to the CLASS tool, with current classroom strategies regarding typical classroom interactions with children.

Will implement strategies introduced during the course within their classroom and complete a course strategy reflection form.

BOOK EMBEDDED VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION: LANGUAGE AND VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT FOR PRESCHOOLERS Category: VPK C.E.U. Trainer(s): Jamie Harmon Date: 4/12/2022

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

5/10/2022

OUTCOMES: Be knowledgeable about the importance of vocabulary instruction for young children.

Be able to identify strategies to incorporate vocabulary instruction into the familiar routine of sharing story books with children.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Length: 5hrs. Audience: VPK Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

Description: This instructor-led course is appropriate for administrative staff, directors and teachers of 3-, 4-, and 5-yearold children. Participants will learn how to implement the Book Embedded Vocabulary Instructional strategy which: Facilitates vocabulary teaching and learning. Allows children to learn new vocabulary words within an engaging activity. Increases oral vocabulary. Provides children with opportunities to hear advanced vocabulary. This course consists of three learning components: the online or instructor led component, a lesson planning and practice component, and a virtual reflection session. This course meets 5 hours of the emergent literacy course requirement for VPK educators. Upon completion of all three learning components participants will receive 5 training hours/0.5 CEU’s.

Special Note: Participants must register on the DCF Child Care Training website at https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/ studentsite/admin/signin. Use Course Reference #9509. This course meets twice. April 12, 2022 will be 3 hours completing Component 1 of the course May 10, 2022 will be one hour completing Component 3. Participants will complete Component 2 on their own between the 2 sessions. All components must be completed for credit. No one will be admitted after 15 minutes.

SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS Category: VPK In-Service Hours Trainer(s): Sarah Keith Date: 4/12/2022

Locate PBS resources online, save resources and organize into folders Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Length: 1.5hrs. Audience: All Ages Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM

OUTCOMES: Identify School Readiness skills

Max Participants: 50

Description: Presenter will share PBS digital resources for School Readiness, give ready to use ideas for activities both in the center and for families at home.

Use PBS digital resources effectively Engage students in School Readiness activities on a regular basis Communicate with families about every day School Readiness activities

Special Note: Links to materials provided will be shared.

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HILLSBOROUGH INFANT & TODDLER INITIATIVE Providing FREE Support to Providers to help streghten their infant and toddler programs.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO GROW GREAT MINDS

WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?

The Hillsborough Infant & Toddler Initiative is a program developed by the ELCHC to address the need for quality infant and toddler child care.

Financial Incentives

DOES YOUR PROGRAM QUALIFY?

Onsite or Virtual Coaching

• Do you have a current School Readiness contract?

• Do you want to increase birth to 2 enrollment?

• Are you located in the following ZIP codes: 33527 33511 33570 33603 33607 33613 33534 33594 33596 33604 33610 33617 33572 33569 33598 33605 33612 33619

Technical Assistance Classroom Materials Professional Development

IF YOU ANSWERED YES! TO ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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6302 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33619 Main Phone (813) 515 – 2340

MAY

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Category: Family Involvement In-Service Hours Trainer(s): Sarah Keith Date: 5/10/2022

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Length: 1.5hrs. Audience: All Ages Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 50

Description: Participants will receive training on how to help families and children cope with and prepare for emergency situations.

Emergencies such as natural disasters, house/building fires and community violence will be discussed. Strategies for preparation will be shared using PBS and Sesame Street Characters and resources.

Also, we will be sharing resources that can help providers in helping grief stricken children and families cope after a loss. There will be a specific section of the training dedicated to Covid 19 and it’s impact on families, as well as ideas for providers to support families.

OUTCOMES: Navigate PBS resource platforms to find relevant multi media materials Identify ways to help families prepare in advance for different emergency situations Identify ways to help support and console grieving families members after a (human or property) loss Identify ways to help families affected by tragedy cope and move forward Be able to share PBS resource sites with families and help them navigate for their own use

Special Note: Participants can print out digital resources to use.

Name(s) will be drawn during the training for a door prize to be mailed.

TODDLER CLASS LANGUAGE AND LITERACY Category: Child Development QIP Trainer(s): Susan O’Carroll Date: 5/10/2022

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Length: 3hrs. Audience: Infant/Toddler Cost: IECP Member: $5 Non-Member: $5 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 25

Description: Come learn more about how you can incorporate the Toddler CLASS tool in your own classroom! Opportunities to develop language and literacy skills happen all through the toddler’s busy day: from listening to stories, to participating in songs and finger plays, to conversations during play, lunch and diapering! This highly interactive course is designed to introduce learners to strategies they can use in the classroom and explore how to adapt current classroom practices to make the most of their time with children while increasing the effectiveness of their interactions.

REGISTER AT: HTTPS://ELCHC.TALENTLMS.COM/INDEX

OUTCOMES: Learners will compare effective strategies to use in the classroom as it relates to the CLASS tool, with current classroom strategies regarding typical classroom interactions with children.

Learners will implement strategies introduced during the course within their classroom and complete a course strategy reflection form.

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CLASS GROUP COACHING (MMCI) PRESCHOOL ENGLISH Category: MMCI C.E.U. Trainer(s): Diane Kollner Date: 5/14/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

5/21/2022

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

5/28/2022

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

6/04/2022

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

6/11/2022

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

6/18/2022

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Length: 24hrs. Audience: Preschool Cost: IECP Member: $63.75 Non-Member: $85 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 20

Description: 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: Each session has two-two hour parts IE: Session 1 part 1 and session 2 part 2. There will be a 30 minute break between Saturday sessions. You must attend each session and complete an instructional survey (last session) in order to receive full credit.

Complete assigned ‘homework’ between sessions, including reflective planning and practice, viewing on line resources, and participation in the on line discussion forum. Participants for this training MUST have access to high-speed Internet in order to access/ view online resources and discussion forum. CEUs/certificate of completion is provided by Teachstone.

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THE BULLETIN JANUARY - JUNE 2022

OUTCOMES: Develop a shared language for discussing effective interactions (Know) Develop a lens for noticing effective interactions (See) Plan to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of current effective interactions (Do)

IMPLEMENTING THE FLORIDA STANDARDS IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS: 3 YEARS OLD TO KINDERGARTEN Category: VPK C.E.U. Trainer(s): Jamie Harmon Date: 5/19/2022

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Length: 3hrs. Audience: VPK Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 20

Description: 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)

OUTCOMES: Be knowledgeable of the 2017 Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards.

Utilize the Educator’s Guide to Understanding the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards when planning developmentally appropriate experiences in VPK and multi-aged classrooms.

Understand the characteristics of an effective educator, elements of quality instruction and the importance of reflective practice to support children’s continued growth and development.

Special Note: Participants must register on the DCF Child Care Training website at https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/ studentsite/admin/signin. Use Course Reference #9510. No one will be admitted after 15 minutes.

REGISTER AT: HTTPS://ELCHC.TALENTLMS.COM/INDEX

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WHY IACET ACCREDITATION MATTERS The IACET Standard is the core of thousands of educational programs worldwide. In addition, IACET Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

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6302 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33619 Main Phone (813) 515 – 2340

JUNE

IMPLEMENTING THE FLORIDA STANDARDS IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS: 3 YEARS OLD TO KINDERGARTEN Category: VPK C.E.U. Trainer(s): Jamie Harmon Date: 6/04/2022

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Length: 3hrs. Audience: VPK Cost: IECP Member: $0 Non-Member: $0 Location: Online ZOOM

Max Participants: 20

Description: 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)

OUTCOMES: Be knowledgeable of the 2017 Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards.

Utilize the Educator’s Guide to Understanding the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards when planning developmentally appropriate experiences in VPK and multi-aged classrooms.

Understand the characteristics of an effective educator, elements of quality instruction and the importance of reflective practice to support children’s continued growth and development.

Special Note: Participants must register on the DCF Child Care Training website at https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/ studentsite/admin/signin. Use Course Reference #9511. No one will be admitted after 15 minutes.

REGISTER AT: HTTPS://ELCHC.TALENTLMS.COM/INDEX

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