Monday Must Know — September 18

Indiana Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning sent this bulletin at 09/18/2023 10:01 AM EDT

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Fall in Love with Group Coaching

Providers can soon participate in SPARK's fall Learning Cohorts. Stay tuned over the next several weeks to learn how to get involved.

SPARK Group Coaching Cohorts are virtual groups consisting of an experienced coach and a small group of your peers. Topics include Paths to QUALITY™ level advancement and maintenance, the accreditation process, and enhancing infant and toddler environments.

Each Group Coaching Cohort lasts two to three months and is an excellent opportunity to learn and ask questions with a coach and a group of peers. SPARK Group Coaching Cohorts are designed for:

Family child care owners or directors
Child care center or ministry owners or directors
Administrators and principals
Educational leadership individuals
New program leaders

Visit the SPARK website to learn more or to register for a session that meets your needs!

Register for a Cohort

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

More than two-thirds of children report experiencing at least one traumatic event by age 16, 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 this Wednesday. 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.

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Join Wednesday Webinars on the Value of Reading

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 this Wednesday
Providers are encouraged to attend from 4 to 4:30 p.m. ET on 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.

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Attend an Upcoming SPARK Learning Lab Training

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!

September 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET in Corydon, IN | Lakeshore®: Pyramid Model: Targeted Social Emotional Supports & Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Challenging Behavior (Part 2, in English)
September 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET in Greenfield, IN | Lakeshore®: Promoting Learning and Persistence Through Intentional Play
September 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET in Indianapolis, IN | Lakeshore®: Modelo piramidal: Apoyos socioemocionales específicos y comprensión, prevención y respuesta a los comportamientos problemáticos (Parte 2, en Español)

Virtual Opportunities

September 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. ET | Diminishing Mental Health Stigma
September 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET | Writing and Implementing an Effective Policy
September 20 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET | Learning Forum: Creating Equal Partnerships through the IFSP & IEP Process
September 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. ET | Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Training (Participants will receive an ASQ®-3 Starter Kit upon completion of this training)
September 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. ET | Live Resource: Getting to Know First Steps

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

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