Professional Development
Ready Region Central and ITSN Trainings
| Date | Time | Facilitator | Training | Age | Audience | Program | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Gania Rose | Intro to Facilitation of Learning and Development | Toddler | Educators who are observed with the Infant and/or Toddler CLASS Tool | VA-ITSN | Registration Link |
| 11/11 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Gania Rose | Intro to Quality of Feedback | Toddler | Educators who are observed with the Infant and/or Toddler CLASS Tool | VA-ITSN | Registration Link |
| 11/14 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Jodie Dolci | Director Forum: Engaging with Families to Support Positive Behaviors | Infant, Toddler | Directors of Programs with Infants and Toddlers | VA-ITSN | Registration Link |
| 11/18 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Gania Rose | Intro to Language Modeling | Toddler | Educators who are observed with the Infant and/or Toddler CLASS Tool | VA-ITSN | Registration Link |
| 12/2 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Jodie Dolci | Intro to Facilitated Exploration | Infant | Educators who are observed with the Infant and/or Toddler CLASS Tool | VA-ITSN | Registration Link |
| 12/9 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Jodie Dolci | Intro to Early Language Support | Infant | Educators who are observed with the Infant and/or Toddler CLASS Tool | VA-ITSN | Registration Link |
The Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network is supported by the Administration for Children & Families (ACF) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $5,550,000 with 100% funded by ACF/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Virginia Department of Education, ACF/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Foundational Trainings
This course is intended for educators and site leaders participating in the Unified Virginia Quality Birth to Five System (VQB5). In the Introduction to VQB5 section, participants will learn about the goals of VQB5, what to expect during CLASS® observations, and requirements for participating in VQB5. Participants will then have the option of completing the Infant, Toddler, and/or Pre-K CLASS® tool lesson.
Partner Trainings
Childsavers
ChildSavers offers free and low-cost training for child care providers online.
Virtual Trainings for Educators
A list of virtual trainings for educators available on a variety of early childhood topics.
STREAMin3
Opportunities to connect and grow with the STREAMin³ curriculum
UVA Professional Development
The team of UVA researchers has compiled a menu of learning opportunities for early childhood educators, no matter how much time they have.
VAAEYC Learning Lounge
A youtube channel with recorded Professional Development sessions from VAAEYC.
SCAN Community Programs Training
Trainings presented by Greater Richmond SCAN.
VA Infant & Toddler Specialist Network Trainings
Trainings and professional development provided by VA ITSN.
Virginia Department of Education Resources
If you are a child care provider looking for professional development opportunities, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) collaborates with partners to provide training opportunities throughout the state for child care providers in both classroom-based and distance learning formats.
Child Care Aware of Virginia Training Calendar
Find and register for trainings here.
ECE Resource Hub
Educational resources to support our youngest learners, from birth to five.
Virginia Early Childhood Consultation (VECC) Webinars
Get the information you need to improve quality in the classroom.
Virgina’s Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS) Micro-Credential
The Virginia Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS) Micro-Credential equips early childhood caregivers and educators with the knowledge and tools to support school readiness for all children-ensuring every child enters kindergarten ready to thrive!
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