Curriculum Training Part 2: Indirect Instruction Series

Presented by: Louis Marinkovich, Kathy Moss, Liz McClendon, Brett Engisch, Mallory Akers and Zoe Turner

Dates: Wednesday, March 10, 2021; Wednesday, March 24, 2021; Wednesday, April 7, 2021 and Implementation Plans: Independently (4hrs)

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Virtual Training via Zoom

Registration Closes: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm

Zoom Login Instructions: Emailed Tuesday, March 9, 2021 by 5:00 pm

Participants will be required to attend all three (3) training dates and meet all training requirements to be eligible for the free materials.

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Target Audience Infant/Toddler Teachers, Preschool Teachers, VPK Teacher, School Age Teachers

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Class 1 – Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Indirect Instruction - Environments

Louis Marinkovich & Kathy Moss

Training Description

This training will explore the process of designing a developmental appropriate classroom environment that meets the needs of children and how teacher interaction in the environment supports all developmental areas especially social and emotional development.

Learning outcomes

Practitioners will:

• Participants will identify multiple ways to design a developmentally appropriate environment that supports child development and learning.

• Participants will identify ways to increase social and emotional development throughout the classroom environment

Assessment Strategies

Assessment strategies include:

• Gains Survey and Implementation Plan (Individual)

• Lesson Presentations (Small Group)

• Question/Answer quiz (Large Group)

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Class 2 – Wednesday, March 24, 20201

Indirect Instruction - Routines & Scheduling

Liz McClendon & Brett Engisch

Training Description

We know children need consistency in their daily routines to be ready to learn. Routines and schedules helps promote children’s development and learning. This training will explore the key elements of designing routines and schedules for young children.

Learning outcomes

Practitioners will:

• Participants will identify the key elements of designing a DAP routine/schedule.

• Participants will modify a routine/schedule to ensure all elements are considered.

Assessment Strategies

Assessment strategies include:

• Gains Survey and Implementation Plan (Individual)

• Chat box question/response

• Break-out room activity - Padlet

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Class 3 – Wednesday, April 7, 20201

Indirect Instruction – Classroom Management

Mallory Akers & Zoe Turner

Training Description

This training will provide participants with an overview of effective classroom management. We will explore common challenges within the classroom and discuss strategies to overcome them.

Learning outcomes

Practitioners will:

• Participants will define classroom management

• Participants will identify strategies for effective classroom management

Assessment Strategies

Assessment strategies include:

• Gains Survey and Implementation Plan (Individual)

• Chat box question/response

• Break-out room activity

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Use of Technology

The following are technology requirements for this training. You may need some or all items listed

• Internet connection

• Computer PC, Laptop, tablet with built in camera and sound capabilities or a web camera

• Zoom App downloaded to devices (smartphone, tablet, mac)

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Registration Fee

Registration: $0.00

CEU's: $0.00

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Core Competency – Area 5 Curriculum

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In-Service Training Hours – 10 hours

Certificate of completion (in-service hours) will only be awarded if the following items are completed by the participant:

• Attendance for all scheduled training dates

• Meeting all training expectations (see below)

• Submission of the post gains survey/assessment sent after the training

• Achieving an 60% or higher on the survey

If these items are not met, participants may be offered a certificate of attendance with no in-service hours.

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Continuing Education Units – 1.0

Registrants requesting CEU's will be required to email a legible and clear government or employer issued ID. A personal photo will not be accepted.

Government or employer issued ID’s can be emailed to Sharon Dennany at sdennany@elcpinellas.org. Include the title of the training you registered for in the email.

Deadline to submit government or employer issued ID is Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 12:00pm. The deadline will not be extended.

CEU certificates will only be awarded if the following items are completed by the participant:

• Attendance for all scheduled training dates

• Meeting all training expectations (see below)

• Submission of the post gains survey/assessment sent after the training

• Achieving an 80% or higher on the survey

If these items are not met, participants may be offered a certificate of completion (in-service hours) or certificate of attendance (no in-service hours).

CEU’s or formal education (college courses) are required to renew a Florida Staff Credential. This includes credentials earned through the Apprenticeship Program at Pinellas Technical College. Please note that the Apprenticeship program offers a Florida Staff Credential and not a CDA.

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Training Expectations

1. Conduct yourself in a professional way:

• Dress appropriately

• Refrain from drinking alcohol, smoking or vaping

• Consider background distractions

2. Be present:

• Attend whole training start to finish

• Video camera should be on

• Sign in using the chat box

3. Participate throughout the trainings:

• Communicate using the chat box

• Speak during large group discussions

• Interact during breakout sessions

• Respond to verbal call outs

4. Complete all required documents:

• Implementation plan - if applicable

• Pre/post training evaluation - if applicable

• Post gains survey/assessment - survey/assessment will be emailed after verification of attendance and participation

• If a survey is not submitted this will affect applicable stipends or receipt of a certificate of completion (in-service hours) or CEU certificate. A certificate of attendance (no in-service hours) may be offered.

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Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, Inc. policies

• The training will not be accessible 10 minutes after the training start time

• Complete participation is required during the training. If you are driving, it is not possible for you to participate safely and you will be removed from the training.

• If a participant leaves the Zoom training session prior to the end of the training, certificate of completion or CEU credit will not be awarded

• All Zoom trainings will be recorded