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Introduction to Al’s Pals®
30
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In this 6-hour interactive professional development session, early childhood educators will learn how Al’s Pals®, a comprehensive social-emotional learning program, can be used to strengthen children’s social–emotional development. Participants will examine how the curriculum supports key skills such as building friendships, managing emotions, solving problems, and making safe, healthy choices. Through engaging discussions and hands-on exploration of curriculum resources, educators will consider practical ways to embed Al’s Pals® into daily classroom routines and instruction. Furthermore, the session will explore the critical role of resiliency as a protective factor against ACEs. You will learn to identify the seven protective factors that mitigate the impact of childhood stressors and discover how Al’s Pals® cultivates these factors within children. By the end of the session, you will have developed a comprehensive plan for implementing Al’s Pals®, empowering you to make a positive impact on the lives of children by fostering their social-emotional well-being and resilience.
The session will also identify where relevant Al’s Pals® resources can be accessed in SmartTeach® to support planning and implementation. You will gain hands-on experience in utilizing digital tools and resources to effortlessly integrate Al’s Pals® into your existing curriculum and enhance your teaching practices.
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Pre-K
Preschool
Transitional Kindergarten
Al’s Pals
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The Creative Curriculum® for Kindergarten: The First Six Weeks
30
Max Participants
The first six weeks of school lay the foundation for the rest of the year. The time invested in building trusting relationships with children and families fosters the creation of a classroom community that values kindness, risk-taking, and exploration. This 3-hour session offers participants specific strategies for using The First Six Weeks: Building Your Classroom Community Teaching Guide and related The Creative Curriculum® for Kindergarten resources to engage children in meaningful learning experiences and set up and maintain the indoor and outdoor environments.
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Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Kindergarten
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Finding Your Joy
30
Max Participants
Without the right tools and support, teaching can lead to stress and burnout. During this 3-hour session, participants will learn how to leverage research-based practices to sustain and support their well-being. Participants will explore the characteristics of 4 different types of stress, including general stress, systematic oppression, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Participants will identify the 5 steps of The Stress Cycle and a discover a collection of evidence-based strategies for completing the body’s stress cycle. Through engaging exercises and rich discussions, participants will learn about the power of self-care and mindfulness practices and will develop individualized plans to combat burnout.
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Grades 1-3
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Kindergarten
Preschool
0.5 Day
1 Day
The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos: An Introduction to Fidelity of Implementation
30
Max Participants
Early childhood programs demonstrating strong fidelity (i.e., curriculum and assessment resources are being implemented as the developers intended) have a positive impact on child outcomes. Designed for teachers and caregivers, this 1-day session introduces participants to The Fidelity Tool Teacher Checklist and the characteristics of fidelity of implementation of The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos. In this 1-day session, participants will explore the indicators of strong fidelity found in the tool along with approaches to building relationships and tips for using The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos effectively. Participants will reflect on their strengths and identify opportunities to refine their implementation of The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos through the creation of an Individualized Professional Development Plan.
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Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
0.5 Day
Getting Started With ReadyRosie®
30
Max Participants
FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS using ReadyRosie® with or without other Teaching Strategies® Products. During this engaging 3-hour session, participants will be introduced to ReadyRosie®, an early education tool that helps families, schools, and communities deepen and scale their family engagement efforts. Participants will explore ReadyRosie® resources and technology that enable ongoing two-way communication between families and the classroom. Participants will learn how to register families and caregivers and create and share curated Modeled Moments videos and playlists. Additionally, participants will be introduced to other helpful ReadyRosie® resources, including a collection of ready-to-use family workshops.
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Grades 1-3
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Kindergarten
Preschool
ReadyRosie
0.5 Day
1 Day
Introduction to ReadyRosie®
30
Max Participants
FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS using ReadyRosie® with or without other Teaching Strategies® Products. During this 6-hour session, participants will be introduced to ReadyRosie®, an early education tool that helps families, schools, and communities deepen and scale their family engagement efforts. Participants will discuss how families are assets, examine the importance of understanding community cultural wealth, explore barriers and biases experienced by families and teachers, and identify strategies that nurture positive family partnerships and drive learning beyond school walls. Participants will explore ReadyRosie® resources and technology that enable ongoing two-way communication between families and the classroom. Participants will learn how to register families and caregivers and create and share curated Modeled Moments videos and playlists. Additionally, participants will be introduced to other helpful ReadyRosie® resources, including a collection of ready-to-use family workshops.
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Grades 1-3
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Kindergarten
Preschool
ReadyRosie
1 Day
1 Day
The Creative Curriculum® for Family Child Care: An Introduction to Fidelity of Implementation
30
Max Participants
Designed for family child care providers and/or their coaches or supervisors, this 1-day session introduces participants to The Fidelity Tool for Administrators, Family Child Care Edition, a tool that allows programs to measure providers’ fidelity of implementation and offers specific strategies to support ongoing professional learning. This session also introduces The Fidelity Tool Provider Checklist, Family Child Care Edition, which helps teachers reflect on their practice and understand the characteristics of fidelity in a family child care setting.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Kindergarten
Preschool
Creative Curriculum
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0.5 Day
The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool, Guided Edition: The First Six Weeks
30
Max Participants
NOTE: This session covers The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool, Guided Edition, however, customers using earlier versions of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool will still benefit from the session’s objectives and content. Note that product images in the course will reflect the Guided Edition and may not reflect earlier versions of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool.
The first six weeks of school lay the foundation for the rest of the year. The time invested in building trusting relationships with children and families fosters the creation of a classroom community that values kindness, risk-taking, and exploration. This 3-hour session offers participants specific strategies for using The First Six Weeks: Building Your Classroom Community Teaching Guide and related The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool, Guided Edition resources to engage children in meaningful learning experiences and set up and maintain the indoor and outdoor environments.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Preschool
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
1 Day
The Learning Environment for Preschool & Pre-K: Using The Creative Curriculum®
30
Max Participants
NOTE: This session is appropriate for users of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool (any version) and/or The Creative Curriculum® for Pre-K.
This 6-hour, highly interactive session supports educators to create welcoming, engaging learning environments where every child can explore, belong, and thrive. Participants examine how the physical environment, interest areas, displays, daily schedule, routines, and family connections work together to shape children’s experiences throughout the day. Through reflection, discussion, and hands-on practice, educators will leave prepared to implement positive changes in their own classroom’s physical environment and daily schedule. Additionally, educators will be equipped with strategies to use the Observe, Reflect, Respond process to maintain an engaging learning environment throughout the year, evolving to meet children’s interests, needs, and discoveries.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Pre-K
Preschool
Transitional Kindergarten
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
1 Day
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum® for Family Child Care
30
Max Participants
This hands-on 1-day session introduces providers to the components of The Creative Curriculum® for Family Child Care, a comprehensive, research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses the specific needs of the family child care community. Participants will identify strategies to build warm, nurturing relationships with all learners and intentionally promote each child’s development and learning. During this session, participants will explore the three curricular volumes and the Daily Resources (Intentional Teaching Cards®, Mighty Minutes® for Family Child Care, Book Conversation Cards® for Highlights Hello®, Book Conversation Cards® for Highlights High Five Bilingüe®, and LearningGames®) to plan and implement meaningful routines and intentional experiences for all the children in their care.
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Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Kindergarten
Preschool
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
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Make the greatest impact on the children in your program with professional development that empowers your teams to enhance and share their skills and knowledge and build their professional network.
