TRAINING/Professional Development

Professional Development

Conscious Discipline

All modules 1.5 hrs  total: 12 hrs      1hr DVD, 30 minutes discussion,                            activity & action plan

Follow up: Portfolio and classroom observation, mentor/coach

1. Becoming Brain Smart- Handout for session

2. Composure -

3. Encouragement

4. Assertiveness-

5. Choices-

6. Positive Intent

7. Empathy

8. Consequences

Head Start 101

Head Start 101 for Bus Drivers

Best Practices for Early Childhood Classrooms

-         Total activity hours:  20

-          Total pos. follow up:20

-          Total Pos. Pts:          40 

1. Program Standards-VPK and Head Start- 4 hrs
   1. Follow up-Participation in review activities during staff meetings
   2.  Participant Oral Reflections
2. Child Abuse Prevention & Reporting-2 hrs
   1. Follow up: Portfolio with state information and NAEYC position statement
   2. Participant Written Reflections
3. I.D.E.A. Training- 1 hr
   1. Follow up: Sample Inclusion Project
4. Creative Curriculum-2 hrs
   1. Classroom Observation
   2. Implementation Checklist
5. Confidentiality & Professionalism- 2 hrs
   1. Copy of signed confidentiality agreement
   2. Participant Product
6. Program Policies & Procedures 2 hrs
   1. Participant Oral Reflection
7. Lesson Plans, Assessment & Individualization- 4 hrs
   1. Participant Product: Lesson Plans, anecdotal records, child folders
8. Galileo & Outcomes-2 hrs
   1. Review of student records of participants (class summary reports)
9. Transition Plan-1 hr
   1. Portfolio –documentation of activities for Transition