On-Site Training
The Institute provides on-site professional development for a wide variety of agencies including child-care providers, Head Start, childcare licensing specialists, child welfare specialists, public school teachers and administrators, Smart Start, parents and extended family. We have developed our professional development packages as well as numerous other trainings that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of different types of organizations.
Creating Effective Learning Environment
Early Learning Guidelines
Theoretical Foundations of Child Development
Topical Workshops
Creating Effective Learning Environment
This is a 20-hour professional development module designed to teach:
- The importance of relationship based care
- Creating home-like environments for young children, mainly 3 to 5 year olds
- Designing the daily schedule
- The importance of routines and transitions
- The organization and implementation of 8 basic interest centers: art, blocks, dramatic play, library, manipulatives, science, math and music
This module is helpful to those who are preparing for QRS or accreditation.
Early Learning Guidelines
This is a 16-hour professional development module designed to teach:
Theoretical Foundations of Child Development
This module introduces early childhood professionals to theories of child development and early learning that inform best practices. Topics include:
Topical Workshops
The “Institute” has developed a variety of workshops that can be tailored to the needs of different organizations. We can provide overviews of topics as well as more in depth professional development that takes place over longer periods of time.