Monday Must Know — September 11

Indiana Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning sent this bulletin at 09/11/2023 10:01 AM EDT

View this as a webpage
Monday Must Know. Office of Early Childhood & Out-of-School Learning

Take the 2023 OECOSL Professional Development Needs Survey

2023 Professional Development Needs Survey

Your feedback is crucial as the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) and SPARK Learning Lab plan training opportunities.

Please complete this 15-minute survey by close of business on Friday, to help us better understand your needs. As a result of the feedback received last year, several changes were made to session offerings to meet the needs of child care providers. Your input is vital to how SPARK plans next year's initiatives.

Take the Survey 

Join a Webinar on Reading Aloud with the Imagination Library for Care Providers and Families

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is expanding across the State of Indiana. The Imagination Library mails age-appropriate books to the homes of registered children ages birth to five each month.

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Office of Kindergarten Readiness is offering a virtual learning session for families and child care providers.

  • Families are invited to attend from 4 to 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 20
  • Providers are encouraged to attend from 4 to 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 27

During the information session, you will learn the importance of reading aloud and how to use the Imagination Library to support child development and a love of reading. To register, please create a free account through Indiana Learning Lab.

Create Your Account

Become a Trauma-Informed Out-of-School Time Program 

IAN Trailblazer Series

More than two-thirds of children report experiencing at least one traumatic event by age 16. The short-term affects of trauma can be seen in learning problems and behavioral reactivity. Long term, these children face the potential for increased involvement with child welfare and juvenile justice systems. They may also experience chronic health conditions, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association.

Child care providers who are trained to apply trauma-informed care in out-of-school time (OST) programs can support healing and improve the overall outcomes for these children and their families. Join the Indiana Afterschool Network and host Calvalyn Day for a virtual workshop at 11 a.m. ET on September 20. Expand your knowledge of trauma-informed best practices by working through the process of developing a trauma-informed action plan.

Participants will explore best practices for maintaining personal well-being while providing trauma-informed care. Learn additional skills to reduce distress, provide emotional support, and influence positive behavioral choices.

Register Today

Opportunity to Win: Take the Indiana Afterschool Network's Professional Development Survey

Indiana Afterschool Network

Help the Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN) shape its professional development offerings for 2023-2024 by sharing your thoughts in a quick 15-minute survey. You can directly influence what kind of development supports IAN offers to expand learning programs in the coming year.  

Your time and input are valuable to the field of out-of-school time programs. Complete the survey by Friday and have the opportunity to win one of four $50 gift cards.

Thank you for your dedication to advancing the field and for being a valued part of the IAN network. Your input drives positive change!

Take the IAN Survey

Calm App for September: Self-Trust

Calm App Download

Secure free access to the Calm or Calm Kids apps, courtesy of SPARK! Visit indianaspark.com to download the app on mobile or desktop. Next, go to your profile and enter 'Spark' in the Group Code field.

"A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because its trust is not in the branch, but in its own wings." -Our Mindful Minds

Trusting ourselves is tied to our self-esteem and emotional well-being. It involves discovering new ways to nurture, support, and rely on our potential while remaining open to learning and growth in other areas. Explore ways to cultivate confidence and trust in yourself. 

You can also join these upcoming SPARK webinars on mental health and wellness: 

Attend an Upcoming SPARK Learning Lab Training

SPARK Trainings

There are several in-person and virtual training opportunities available during the month of September! To register for a session, sign into I-LEAD and click the links below to access the registration pages.

 

In-Person Opportunities

For all Lakeshore® training opportunities, a meal will be provided and attendees will receive a Lakeshore® materials kit after the training!  


Virtual Opportunities

See a full list of upcoming in-person trainings and live webinars, read training descriptions and find registration instructions by clicking the button below.

Stay Connected To OECOSL

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES
Manage Subscriptions  |  Help