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Partnering With Families in The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers and Twos – Spanish
30
Max Participants
During this 1-day session, participants will learn how to plan language-rich routines and experiences that support the development of young children’s language and literacy knowledge, skills, and abilities. Participants will identify practices and strategies that build children’s vocabulary, promote children’s expressive and receptive language, help children notice the sounds and rhythms of language, encourage interaction with books and stories, and foster children’s love of writing.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
1 Day
Inspiring Interactions: Exploring the Teacher’s Role in Interest Areas
30
Max Participants
Are you interested in maximizing positive child outcomes by offering Choice Time? Are you curious about how you can intentionally address the Objectives for Development and Learning within interest areas? If so, Inspiring Interactions: Exploring the Teacher’s Role in Interest Areas, is for you! During this 6-hour advanced session for users of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool, participants will discover techniques for facilitating important content learning, including literacy and mathematics learning, in interest areas. Participants will be introduced to a collection of helpful teaching strategies that nurture creativity, encourage problem-solving, and engage children in critical thinking. Through discussions and activities, teachers will examine their role in supporting, and extending, high quality play experiences during Choice Time. Additionally, teachers will practice aligning Objectives for Development and Learning, along with associated support strategies, to child-led play scenarios. Participants will leave the session equipped with the tools and skills needed to make Choice Time one of the most important and impactful times of the instructional day.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Preschool
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
0.5 Day
Introduction to Tadpoles for Administrators
30
Max Participants
Designed for administrators and directors, this 3-hour exploration of Tadpoles® introduces participants to the powerful program management features available within the platform. From viewing children’s and teachers’ locations at a glance, to tracking ratios in each classroom in real time, to sending important notifications to classrooms or families with ease, participants will learn how Tadpoles® can reduce the time and effort needed to complete everyday administrative tasks. During the session, program directors will also learn how to easily manage and track their enrollment pipeline, identify potential gaps in each classroom, and determine appropriate actions with easy-to-use enrollment forecasting tools.
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None
Grades 1-3
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Kindergarten
Preschool
Tadpoles
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Introduction to Tadpoles for Teachers
30
Max Participants
We invite you to join us for a 3-hour exploration of Tadpoles, a child-care management system designed to help teachers spend more time with children and less time focusing on attendance, lesson plans, and filling out daily reports. During this hands-on session for teachers and staff members, participants will learn how Tadpoles® can support positive school-family connections through the use of dynamic and intuitive tools for creating and sharing detailed Daily Reports with families and crafting individualized lesson plans. Additionally, participants will learn how to quickly and easily capture attendance, health, and safety information- all from the Tadpoles platform.
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None
Grades 1-3
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Kindergarten
Preschool
Tadpoles
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Exploring OSEP Features and Reports Within GOLD®
30
Max Participants
Tailored to meet the needs of administrators and instructional leaders, this 3-hour advanced GOLD® session introduces participants to the OSEP features and reports available within MyTeachingStrategies®. Participants will review the purposes of GOLD® and the role it plays in informing instruction before diving into an overview of OSEP. Additionally, administrators will learn how the objectives for development and learning connect to the three OSEP outcomes. Participants will be guided through the process of setting up and using the OSEP reporting tools powered by GOLD® and will learn how to generate and analyze OSEP reports, including the OSEP Status Report and the OSEP Federally Mandated Year-End Report. Note: This advanced administrator-focused session is intended for subscribers of both OSEP reporting features and GOLD®.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to GOLD®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Preschool
GOLD
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Discovering the Power of The Creative Curriculum® Cloud for Preschool
30
Max Participants
Join our interactive and informative session designed to empower educators with the skills and knowledge to optimize their teaching practices using The Creative Curriculum® Cloud and Teaching Strategies® Teacher app. Throughout the session, participants will discover the step-by-step procedures for accessing teaching resources from the Library area and gain proficiency in navigating and utilizing the platform’s planning tools. Furthermore, participants will delve into generating comprehensive monthly, weekly, and daily plans to enhance classroom efficiency and organization. Participants will also learn how to seamlessly capture media, communicate with families, and document children’s development and learning using the versatile Teaching Strategies® Teacher app. By the end of the session, participants will recognize the digital resources available to establish strong family partnerships and foster two-way communication, allowing for a more inclusive and collaborative learning experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your teaching strategies to the next level!
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Preschool
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Discovering the Power of The Creative Curriculum® Cloud for Infants, Toddlers & Twos
30
Max Participants
Come and join our fun and informative session specially designed for teachers and caregivers of infants, toddlers, and two-year-old children! In this session, we will show you how to use The Creative Curriculum® Cloud and the Teaching Strategies® Teacher app to enhance your teaching practices. Throughout the session, you will learn step-by-step procedures for accessing teaching resources from the Library area and become skilled at navigating and using the platform’s planning tools. You’ll also discover how to plan engaging and age-appropriate routines and experiences for the children using the Teach area in The Creative Curriculum® Cloud. Not only that, but you will also learn how to easily capture media, communicate with families, and keep track of the children’s development and learning using the versatile Teaching Strategies® Teacher app. In addition, you will discover digital tools and resources available to help you build strong partnerships with families and create a more inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
1 Day
Mathematics in The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos
30
Max Participants
Infants, toddlers, and twos are introduced to mathematical concepts as they engage in everyday routines and experiences. During this 1-day session, participants will explore the three curricular volumes, which feature the latest theory and research, to identify strategies that promote children’s mathematical thinking and support active, individualized learning during routines and experiences. Participants will identify practices and strategies that support the development of, and help children notice, number concepts, patterns and relationships, geometry and spatial relationships, and sorting and classifying.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
1 Day
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool
30
Max Participants
This dynamic and informative 6-hour session will empower preschool educators with the essential elements of The Creative Curriculum®. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how the objectives for development and learning, along with the progressions of development, serve as the solid foundation for this innovative curriculum. Discover how Daily Resources play a vital role in seamlessly integrating content learning into daily instructional activities, sparking curiosity and engagement among young learners. Educators will also explore the characteristics of a study and identify the components of a Teaching Guide, unlocking the secrets to effective project-based learning. Furthermore, participants will design a comprehensive daily schedule that encompasses all the essential components of The Creative Curriculum®, ensuring a dynamic and enriching experience for their children. Armed with this knowledge, educators will be equipped to create a vibrant and stimulating learning environment that fosters holistic growth and ignites a passion for lifelong learning.
For users of The Creative Curriculum® Cloud, educators will also discover the dynamic tools found within the The Creative Curriculum® Cloud, enabling efficient planning and customization of monthly and daily plans. Strengthening family partnerships through digital resources will also be emphasized, fostering effective two-way communication and creating a supportive learning environment beyond the classroom.
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Prerequisites:
None
Preschool
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
2 Day
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool
30
Max Participants
In this enriching 12-hour session, preschool educators will embark on a journey to discover the key elements that make The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool so impactful. Dive into Volume 2: Interest Areas and craft an effective room arrangement that fosters curiosity and exploration. Explore the power of Daily Resources in seamlessly integrating content learning into daily instructional activities, creating engaging and enriching experiences for young learners. Gain a deeper understanding of how the objectives and progressions of development form the foundation of The Creative Curriculum®, guiding teachers and children towards meaningful learning experiences. Design a comprehensive daily schedule that optimizes every moment, incorporating essential components to create a vibrant and stimulating classroom. Identify the components of a Teaching Guide, unlocking the secrets to effective lesson planning and delivery. Finally, develop a strategic plan for the beginning of the school year using The First Six Weeks: Building Your Classroom Community Teaching Guide, setting the stage for a positive and supportive learning environment from the start. By the end of this session, educators will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to create an exceptional and transformative preschool experience for all children.
For users of The Creative Curriculum® Cloud, educators will also discover the dynamic tools found within the The Creative Curriculum® Cloud, enabling efficient planning and customization of monthly, weekly, and daily plans. Strengthening family partnerships through digital resources will also be emphasized, fostering effective two-way communication and creating a supportive learning environment beyond the classroom.
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Prerequisites:
None
Preschool
Creative Curriculum
2 Day
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