Early Childhood Professional Development Descriptions 2016-2017 Topic Description Intended Audience Number of Sessions Facilitator Location Dates GSRP Creative Curriculum and TS GOLD for New Teaching Staff This 3 day training opportunity will focus on the framework of the Creative Curriculum including: The Learning Environment Interest Areas The Daily Schedule Classroom Community Content Area Components Planning As well as TS Gold components including: Development and Learning Objectives and Dimensions Exploring the Assessment Tool Online The Assessment Cycle All participants should bring the Creative Curriculum for Preschool (5 volume book set); laptop computer and/or Ipad. New GSRP teachers and assistants 3 sessions- 3 days each Aug 24, 25, Sept 9 Oct 13, 14 28 Jan 19, 20, Feb 10 TS GOLD for Experienced Users-Using Data to Plan and Individualize Using TS Gold Assessment Data to Plan and Individualize: teachers will use the online planning form and practice individualizing lessons for children based on current data (please bring initial screening data if possible). Prerequisite: CC and TS GOLD for new staff GSRP teachers, assistants and program directors experienced in TS GOLD 1 session ABC Sept 9 TS GOLD for Experienced Users- Connecting with Families Using Teaching Strategies Gold to Connect with Families: teachers will explore options for sharing assessment information and resources with families (please bring a valid email address for each family). GSRP teachers, assistants and program directors 1 session 302 Sept 9
experienced in TS GOLD GSRP 101 For teachers, associate teachers, program directors and other staff newly involved with the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). This session will give you an overview of program requirements, review the GSRP Implementation Manual along with GSRP policies and procedures, explore the PQA and offer an opportunity to ask questions and interact with your GSRP colleagues. New GSRP teachers, assistants, program directors and support staff Multiple ½ day sessions ABC Aug 22 Sept 16 Creative Curriculum Fidelity Tool for Administrators Administrators, supervisors, and coaches who support teachers in implementing Creative Curriculum for Preschool will gain the knowledge to effectively use the Coaching to Fidelity Handbook and Fidelity Tool along with observation and feedback strategies to improve curriculum use and classroom environment. The cost for this training is $210 which covers the cost of the Coaching to Fidelity Book and Fidelity Tool (plus shipping). These materials will be delivered on the session date. supervisors, and coaches who support teachers in implementing Creative Curriculum for Preschool ABC Nov. 4 Family Engagement This session will provide tools and information to help Great Start Readiness Programs increase family engagement in meaningful ways. Session topics will be linked to Implementation Manual guidelines and the PQA. Attendees will hear strategies from other teachers, directors and administrators who have worked on this topic in their programs. GSRP Teachers; GSRP Asst. Teachers; GSRP Professional Learning Community GSRP Classroom Staff Leadership Early Years MTSS CSEFEL/ Pyramid Model/ BIRS / Trauma- Tier1 Early Years MTSS Participants ABC Sept 1