Summer’s almost over, and if you’re like me, you could use a leg up on your professional development before the school year gets rolling. It’s hard to prioritize your own growth when you’re focused on getting everything ready for your students.
But it’s important to prioritize yourself as well! At Teachstone, we believe in the importance of continuous improvement. In fact, in the CLASS® Implementation Guide, we advise program leaders: “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.”
To support your deliberate efforts to focus on the power of interactions, we’re hosting a week-long Educator Workshop series from August 12-16, 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 children, this series has something for everyone. The sessions are specially designed for:
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- Educators seeking to enhance their teaching toolkit
- Coaches looking to support the educators they work with
- School leaders interested in improving classroom interactions
What Are the Educator Workshop Sessions?
Explore these CLASS-aligned sessions that will take place each day in our live, facilitated event platform:
Responding to Emotions During Routine Care
August 12, 2024 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET
Routine care times, such as arrival, diapering, and transitions, are filled with opportunities for meaningful interactions. Learn how to recognize and leverage these moments to soothe children and create a safe and nurturing environment.
Language Modeling at Mealtimes
August 13, 2024 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET
Mealtimes are perfect for language development. Discover tips for language modeling and encouraging children to engage and connect, helping them develop their language skills in a natural and enjoyable way.
Being Proactive to Prevent Challenging Behavior
August 14, 2024 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET
Learn how situational awareness, careful preparation, and classroom scanning can help prevent behavioral issues from arising in Pre-K classrooms.
Analysis and Reasoning at Centers
August 14, 2024 | 7-7:45 p.m. ET
When children have opportunities to think about how and why, they gain a deeper understanding of concepts. Learn strategies to encourage problem-solving and reasoning skills during center time, making learning more engaging and meaningful.
Relationship Equity in Your Classroom
August 15, 2024 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET
Ensuring equity and inclusion in your classroom is crucial. Explore strategies for creating a trauma-informed classroom, connecting with every child, and overcoming challenges to build positive relationships with all learners.
Supporting Interactions that Enhance Literacy
August 16, 2024 | 3-3:45 p.m. ET
Early literacy skills are developed through meaningful interactions. This session focuses on how to make each child a valued conversational partner and develop their literacy skills through intentional daily interactions.
Supporting Interactions to Strengthen Self-Regulation Skills
August 16, 2024 | 7-7:45 p.m. ET
The preschool years are a critical time for self-regulation development. Understand how these skills are developed and learn daily interactions that promote and enhance self-regulation in young children.
What Else Do You Need to Know?
Each session is priced at $50 per person, offering exceptional value for impactful professional development. Want to send a group? Save $10 per person when you register five or more staff. Registration includes access to the virtual event platform, where you can watch sessions, 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 this opportunity to enhance your teaching practice and make a lasting difference in children's lives. Invest in yourself and invest in your interactions. Register now.