Early Childhood Professional Development

  • ASQ:SE-2™ (2hrs)

    Provide early childhood educators with an overview of ASQ-SE2 and practical instructions for completing the ASQ-SE2.

    • Describe what is the ASQ-SE2
    • Understand why the ASQ-SE2 is being used
    • Explain how to use/complete the ASQ-SE2
  • Conflict Resolution (2hrs)

    Provides overview of the functional thinking process related to observing, responding and behavior planning related to challenging behavior.

    • Self-reflection on conflict response patterns
    • Identify steps and practice skills used in problem solving/conflict resolution
    • Identify problem solving/conflict resolution skills to use everyday
  • Connecting the Dots: PBIS, Trauma, Equity, Culturally Responsive, & SEL (2hrs)

    To show early childhood education personnel the interconnectedness of 5 initiatives.

    • Examine the inter-connectedness of several important initiatives
    • Reflect on classroom practices that support multiple initiatives
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practices (2hrs)

    Provide early childhood educators an overview of DAP, the milestones for childhood development, guiding principles for child development and learning, as well as effective strategies to use with infants and toddlers.

    • Review infant/toddler developmental milestones
    • Consider the guiding principles as foundational assumptions
    • Reflect on effective strategies
    • Develop action steps to enhance classroom practices
  • Functional-based Thinking & The ABCs of Behavior (2hrs)

    Provides overview of the functional thinking process related to observing, responding and behavior planning related to challenging behavior.

    • Define the ABCFs of behavior
    • Define the four functions of behavior
    • Describe how to use the Behavior Incident Report in the context of developing an informal positive behavior support plan
    • Develop an informal positive behavior support plan
  • Installing PTR-YC™ within Early Childhood Programs (2hrs)

    Provide early childhood educators with an overview to PTR-YC and practical steps for building systems to support implementation within early childhood programs.

    • Explore steps in implementing PTR-YC™
    • Understand importance of data collection in the PTR-YC ™ process
  • Introduction and Overview of PW-PBIS Training (2hrs)

    A primer for early educators on EC Pyramid Model and the basic components to implementation of the framework.

    • Explore The Pyramid Model
    • Understand four necessary components of PW-PBIS
    • Review some potential implementation outcomes
  • Introduction and Overview to Implementing Tier 2 of the Early Childhood Pyramid Model (2hrs)

    An introduction to Tier 2 for early childhood programs. Covers assumptions/understandings, prevention and practical strategies.

    • Review the tiers of the Pyramid Model
    • Identify who may receive Tier 2 supports
    • Explore Tier 2 Practical strategies
    • Understand the teacher impact
  • Positive Solutions for Families (9hrs)

    6 (1.5hrs) sessions that help families apply the concepts of the pyramid model framework to the home.

    • Session 1: Making a Connection
    • Session 2: Making it Happen
    • Session 3: Why Do Children Do What They Do?
    • Session 4: Teach Me What To Do
    • Session 5: Facing The Challenge Part 1
    • Session 6: Facing The Challenge Part 2

      $225/session or $1,350 for full series
  • Practice-based Coaching (2hrs)

    Provides prospective program coaches an overview of PBC and the interconnected components to the coaching process.

    • Define the difference between coaching and supervision
    • Identify the stages of adult learning
    • Explain the PBC Coaching Cycle
  • TPOT Assessment Overview (45mins - 1hr)

    Provides early educators with information and key concepts related to TPOT observations.

    • Provide a brief overview of the Pyramid Model/MTSS
    • Introduce staff to the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) process
    • Explore NCPMI resource page

    $150/session

  • Using Evidence-based Intervention Strategies to Respond to Challenging Behavior (2hrs)

    Provides early educators with information and key concepts related to challenging behavior as well as practical strategies for immediate when interacting with children and challenging behaviors.

    • Identify 5 Universal Classroom Practices
    • Review PTR-YC™ Menu of Intervention Strategies and Visuals
    • Describe the TPOT™ 3 Step Process for Responding to Challenging Behavior
    • Explore 3 TPOT™ Evidence-based Response Strategies

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