PRESCHOOL
PROGRAM
ORIENTATION
PACKET
DO
YOU
KNOW
OUR
VISION AND VALUES? Cultivate Mankato is a
Child Development & Resource Center located in vibrant
downtown Mankato, MN. We seek to create opportunities for children to engage with their community and create meaningful relationships that cultivate a sense of belonging. Cultivate Mankato provides opportunities for children to learn about the world through hands-on, reflective learning and healthy dialogue. Through this framework, our goal is to provide an environment for children to build relationships of mutual caring and respect while exploring the world around them through play-based learning.
VISION Our vision is to cultivate an inclusive community working together to create a safe & stimulating environment of love & learning for all children. Cultivate Mankato is rooted in developing strong, consistent, loving and respectful relationships with children, families, and care providers. We do this by nurturing children, making intentional efforts to grow communities, and empowering parents with the tools and resources they need.
VALUES LOVE
AUTHENTICITY RELATIONSHIPS
Cultivating and nurturing children as
Being the best and
individuals and
truest form of
providing a loving
yourself at all times.
and safe environment. Cultivating love in others.
Ensuring that everyone belongs, feels loved and is provided opportunity for growth.
COMMUNITY Engaging with our community to promote inclusiveness and provide engaging experiences for children.
PRESCHOOL
TRAINING
TABLE OF CONTENTS Before you begin, make
TIPS
sure you watch this video
PRESCHOOL
TO
GENERAL
TAKE
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ALL
THE
QUIZ
STAFF
Diaper station
What is a study?
Nap/rest time
ProCare guidelines:
Common responses to behaviors
Mealtimes
(preschool specific)
ALL
what to enter and how?
LEAD
TEACHERS
Preparing for a new student and family How to order supplies How to put in a reimbursement Expectations of redirecting staff How to delegate responsibilities How to complete a transition request How to access forms How to use ProCare for observations and assessment reports
P R E S C H O ONLo t eS Ct hI eFqIuC : tP a kE ing iz
TEACHERS
after each section is required
Toddler/preschool
Toddler/preschool
lesson planning
curriculum and assessment
ALL STAFF TRAINING Diaper Station
Page 04
Quiz Section 2
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SUPPORT,
ASSISTANTS
Nap/Rest Time
Page 05
AND
LEAD
TEACHERS
Quiz Section 3
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ALL STAFF TRAINING Common Responses to Behaviors
Page 06
Quiz Section 4
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SUPPORT,
ASSISTANTS
What is a Study?
Page 07
AND
LEAD
TEACHERS
Quiz Section 5
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ALL STAFF TRAINING ProCare Guidelines: What to enter and how?
Page 08
Quiz Section 6
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SUPPORT,
ASSISTANTS
AND
Mealtimes
LEAD
Quiz Section 7
TRAINING COMING
SOON
please
submit the quiz and then you are finished. If you are a lead teacher,
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VIDEO
If you are support staff or an assistant,
please do not submit
the quiz and continue on to the next page.
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TEACHERS
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GENERAL LEAD TRAINING: Preparing for a New Student/Family
TRAINING COMING
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Quiz Section 8
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VIDEO SOON
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ALL
LEAD
TEACHERS
How to Order Supplies
Page 11
Quiz Section 9
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GENERAL LEAD TRAINING: How to Request a Reimbursement
Page 12
Quiz Section 10
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ALL
LEAD
TEACHERS
Expectations of Redirecting Staff
TRAINING COMING
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Quiz Section 11
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VIDEO SOON
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GENERAL LEAD TRAINING: How to Delegate Responsibilities
Page 14
Quiz Section 12
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ALL
LEAD
TEACHERS
How to Complete a Transition Request
NEW
Page 15
Section 13
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PROCESS
COMING (TRAINING
Quiz
VIDEO
SOON COMING
SOON)
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GENERAL LEAD TRAINING: How to Access Forms
Page 16
Quiz Section 13
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ALL
LEAD
TEACHERS
ProCare for Observations/Assessment Reports
TRAINING COMING
Page 17
Quiz Section 14
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VIDEO SOON
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PRESCHOOL LEAD TRAINING: Toddler/Preschool Lesson Planning
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Quiz Section 15
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PROGRAM
SPECIFIC
Toddler/Preschool Curriculum & Assessment
TRAINING COMING
Quiz Section 16
VIDEO SOON
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