Attend “Linking Standards, Curriculum Framework, and Assessment” to learn more about curriculum and assessment, and opportunities to link the two to Early Learning Standards. The event will discuss how to apply assessments to curriculum and to all key learning areas in a program. PQAS hours offered.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
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- identify the guiding principles of the Early Learning Standards;
- develop curriculum to promote the key learning areas;
- utilize information from assessment to aid in curriculum development; and
- apply ELS indicators to the existing program curriculum.
Registration Dates
To register and learn more, visit the PD Registry website.
PD Registry Event ID: 308422
More Information
For questions, please contact Annie Skamangas-Scaros at 412.608.2594 or ecetacademy@gmail.com.
*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed.
About
The following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework, Continuous Quality Improvement, PA Early Learning Standards, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families.
This is a live, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
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- identify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS, for children families and programs;
- identify what determines STAR Designation;
- describe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation;
- identify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework;
- identify and implement PA Early Learning Standards;
- identify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices;
- identify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and
- identify and implement interactions with children and families.
Available Dates
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- December 16, 2019 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 306488
- January 20, 2020 | 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Event ID: 308100
- February 3, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308101
- March 16, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308102
- April 30, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103
- May 27, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106
- June 29, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107
To register and learn more, visit the PD Registry website.
More Information
For questions, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com.
*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed.
About
The following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework, Continuous Quality Improvement, PA Early Learning Standards, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families.
This is a live, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
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- identify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS, for children families and programs;
- identify what determines STAR Designation;
- describe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation;
- identify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework;
- identify and implement PA Early Learning Standards;
- identify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices;
- identify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and
- identify and implement interactions with children and families.
Available Dates
To access this course, use the links below or enter the event ID on the Pennsylvania PD Registry website.
More Information
For questions, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com.
*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed.
About
The following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework, Continuous Quality Improvement, PA Early Learning Standards, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families.
This is a live, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
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- identify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS, for children families and programs;
- identify what determines STAR Designation;
- describe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation;
- identify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework;
- identify and implement PA Early Learning Standards;
- identify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices;
- identify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and
- identify and implement interactions with children and families.
Available Dates
To access this course, use the links below or enter the event ID on the Pennsylvania PD Registry website.
More Information
For questions, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com.
*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
How do we best support the vocabulary, comprehension, and knowledge-building of our English Learners (ELs)? By building on their strengths! Join Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert on December 11 for her webinar exploring opportunities to better support ELs.
About
Developing a solid foundation in core vocabulary, which represents the key ideas about the world which ELs already have, is fundamental to supporting ELs in accessing their existing knowledge. By following Dr. Hiebert’s research-based principles, ELs become equipped with both the context and fluency required to understand the majority of text that they read—allowing them to later learn more difficult and rarer words with greater ease.
This session will be of interest to pre-k through elementary teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders. Time for questions will be provided.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the edWeb website.
*Information provided by edWeb.net
Every three years, states update information regarding the prices child care providers charge families. Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) on December 4 for “2019 Market Rate Survey and YOU,” a webinar that will explain the importance of the Survey and how to enter current program information in PELICAN Provider Self-Service.
About
In this webinar, staff from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) will talk about the importance of the 2019 Market Rate Survey and explain how to access Provider Self-Service, what providers will see when they login to their program, and how to ensure that current information from your program is reflected as OCDEL looks at Child Care Works reimbursement rates.
With this, OCDEL invites all Pennsylvania certified child care providers to participate in the 2019 Market Rate Survey now through December 30, 2019. The easiest way to share this information is to ensure your prices are correct in the online Provider Self-Service Portal. Updated information from child care providers will provide more accurate information to determine child care prices in Pennsylvania and will provide OCDEL with important data to compare private pay prices with the Child Care Works reimbursements known as base rates.
Registration
Attendees must register by 12:00 p.m. on December 4, 2019. To register, visit the event webpage.
More Information
For questions, contact Maureen Murphy at 717.657.9000, x 107.
*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA)
This course is designed to provide early educators with the basic tools of communication, using online technology. Electronic communication and organizational applications such as email, social media, internet research, and basic computation skills will be discussed and contextualized to the early learning environment. Sample templates and resources will be distributed throughout the session to allow participants to continue practicing and strengthening their electronic communication skills upon completion of the course.
Two PQAS and ACT 48 credit hours offered.
Materials Required
- Preferred Electronic Device (laptop, iPad, tablet, phone, etc.)
Registration
To register, complete the form below.
More Information
For questions, contact Jasmine Davis at 412.567.3933 or jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
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In this professional development course, participants will learn the basic principles of operating the business of a child care program. Strategies to maximize profits and minimize expenses, public funding sources, and STARS participation effects will be highlighted. This session is intended for program directors of centers, family child care homes, and group child care homes.
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- Course Timeline: November 11 – December 9, 2019
- CKC: D8.4 C2, D8.2 C3, D8.7
- Keystone STARS Alignment: LM. 2.1 / CDA:5 and 6
Four professional development hours available after completion. Limited spaces are available.
Questions
For more information on how to register, contact Jasmine Davis at 412.567.3933 or jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
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Registration
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Join Cindy Gennarelli, M.Ed., Director of Early Childhood Education Innovation at William Patterson University, for her upcoming webinar exploring opportunities to engage indoor classrooms using natural materials and loose parts.
About
This free webinar was designed to support the use of nature-based materials and loose parts in indoor classrooms. Common questions and concerns include:
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- How will these materials change the indoor environment?
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- Where do they go and how do I introduce the materials to the children?
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- How will these materials support children’s learning?
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- How do we integrate these materials without compromising the integrity of our curriculum and/or physical classroom space?
These questions and others will be discussed and answered. Photos of classroom environments, children’s engagement in inquiry-based, hands-on, STEAM-related explorations and discoveries will be used as examples. Examples will highlight the use of combining indoor classroom tools, materials, and equipment with outdoor materials to create richer learning experiences.
Learning outcomes will be relevant and aligned with approved developmentally appropriate curricula, pedagogy, children’s learning styles, and 21st-century skills. This webinar will be of particular benefit to pre-k teachers. Time for questions will be provided.
Registration
To sign-up, register via the event webpage.
More Information
To learn more, visit the edWeb website.
*Information provided via EdWeb
Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) on October 9 for “Meeting the Requirements of CPSL: Ensuring the Safety of All Children in Care throughout PA” to learn more about how to meet the updated Child Protective Service Law requirements.
About
This free webinar will focus on the changes to the Child Protective Service Law. This includes the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) requirements, requirements for facility persons who have resided outside of Pennsylvania in the last five years, requirements for volunteers to obtain all clearances/verifications, and the ending of provisional hires.
Registration
To register, visit the event webpage.
More Information
For more information, contact PACCA at 717.657.9000.
