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Elevate Your Teaching Practice with Teachstone's Educator Workshop Series

Written by Liz Savage | May 13, 2024 3:28:20 PM

The school year is drawing to an end. And, if you’re like me, you might have postponed your professional development trainings. It’s hard to prioritize your own growth when you’re focused on supporting the development of the children in your program. 

But, it’s important to prioritize yourself as well! At Teachstone, we believe in the importance of continuous growth. In fact, in the CLASS® Implementation Guide, we even advise program leaders that: “To adopt new practices, educators need to understand and believe in them, but that’s not enough. For these practices to become routine, it requires deliberate effort over time.” 

That’s why we're excited to host a new week-long Educator Workshop Series coming May 20-24, 2024. Designed to fit into your busy schedule, our Educator Workshops deliver practical, actionable strategies in convenient 45-minute sessions. 

Who Should Attend?

Whether you work with infants, toddlers, or pre-K students, this series has something for everyone. The sessions are specially designed for:

  • Educators seeking to enhance their teaching toolkit
  • Coaches looking to support the educators they work with
  • Any school leaders interested in improving classroom interactions

Let’s Take a Look at the Educator Workshop Sessions

Explore these CLASS-aligned sessions that will take place each day in our live, facilitated event platform: 

Teacher Talk During Feedings
May 20, 2024 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET
Learn how to maximize teacher talk to promote infants' language development during feedings.

Proactive Approach to Behavior at Play
May 21, 2024 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET
Discover proactive strategies for managing behavior and fostering positive interactions during playtime with toddlers.

Encouraging Children to Explain Their Thinking
May 22, 2024 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET or 7-7:45 p.m. ET
Dive into educator-child conversations that spark critical thinking and descriptive language development. Due to high interest in this session, we’re offering it at two times—afternoon and evening! 

Interactions that Support Students with Learning Differences
May 23, 2024 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET
Explore strategies for creating a warm, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of every child and discover how your interactions can support children with disabilities. 

Supporting Interactions to Promote Higher-Order Thinking
May 24, 2024 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET
Learn how to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and intentional educator-child interactions—all key elements of the Instructional Support domain in the CLASS tool.

What Else to Know

Each session is priced at $50 per person, offering exceptional value for impactful professional development. Included in your registration is access to the virtual event platform where you can not only watch sessions, but also connect with other educators around the world, join in the interactive chat, and download additional resources. Plus, you’ll keep access to the recording for three months!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your teaching practice and make a lasting difference in the lives of your students. Register now for Teachstone's Educator Workshop Series and invest in yourself and in interactions.