Virtual Training Resources
This resource document contains approved trainings that can be accessed virtually. Supervisors can review the trainings and plan intentional professional development with their staff. A Reflection form can be used to track trainings and support staff in the implementation of the content reviewed.
Once the account is created choose from the approved trainings listed below. You will submit the training certificate to your supervisor upon completion.
• DRDP 2015 for use Preschool Children or Infant/Toddler – for new employees
• DRDP Rater Certification – recommended for all Teachers/Primary Caregivers to complete
• Dual Language Learners
• California Early Learning and Development Foundations and Frameworks – Preschool or Infant Toddler
• Health and Safety Training – for Supervisors
• CSEFEL Teaching Pyramid Framework
• The Powerful Role of Play in Education
• The 3 R’s of Early Childhood
• Trauma Informed Care
Calming the Storm: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Preparing for a Storm and Its Aftermath
Teaching Strategies Webinar Archive
Strategies for Making Distance Learning Work
Teaching Strategies Webinar Archive
Everyday Caring: Building a Classroom Community
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/building-a-strong-classroom-community/#watch
The Power of Interest: Creating Opportunities for Meaning-Making at PreK Station Centers
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/the-power-of-interest-creating-opportunities-for-meaning-making-at-prek-stations-centers/
Honoring the Learner Throughout the Day: From open-ended questions, to welcome routines, to choice time and interest area
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/honoring-the-learner-throughout-the-day-from-open-ended-questions-to-welcome-routines-to-choice-time-and-interest-areas/
Strategies to Honor Children’s Culture and Elevate the Strengths of Dual Language Learners
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/strategies-to-honor-childrens-culture-and-elevate-the-strengths-of-dual-language-learners/
Read it Once, Read It Twice, Read It Once Again
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/read-it-once-read-it-twice-read-it-once-again/
Move Beyond the Storybook: Make Informational and Nonfiction Texts Meaningful for Young Children
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/move-beyond-the-storybook-make-informational-and-nonfiction-texts-meaningful-for-young-children/
Language, Literacy, Lounging, and Laughing: Rethink the Library
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/language-literacy-lounging-and-laughing-rethink-the-library/
The Whole-Child Approach and Why It Matters
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/the-whole-child-approach-and-why-it-matters/
Implementing Project-Based Learning with Two-Year-Olds
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/implementing-project-based-learning-with-two-year-olds-2/
Involving Families in Formative Assessment
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/involving-families-in-formative-assessment/
Self-Care for Educators During a Pandemic
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/self-care-for-educators-during-a-pandemic/
Supportive Transition Practices with Families
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/supportive-transition-practices-with-families/
Kindergarten Transitions-Everyone’s Business
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/kindergarten-transition-everyones-business/
Using “How do I know” to Support Better Data Collection
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/using-how-do-i-know-to-support-better-data-collection/
Harnessing the Power of “How” to Promote Deep, Reflective Thinking
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/harnessing-the-power-of-how-to-promote-deep-reflective-thinking/
Using the Cultural Wealth of Families to Create Meaningful Learning Contexts for Children
https://teachingstrategies.com/webinar/using-the-cultural-wealth-of-families-to-create-meaningful-learning-contexts-for-children/
A Rigorous Commitment to Social Emotional Well Being
A Rigorous Commitment to Social-Emotional Wellbeing - Teaching Strategies
Implementing Project Based Approach with Two-Year-Olds - Implementing Project-Based Learning With Two-Year-Olds - Teaching Strategies
This training target audience is supervisors
Connecting Early Childhood Research to Everyday Practice - Teaching Strategies
Preschool STEAM Series | ECLKC (hhs.gov)
Engaging Interactions and Environments | ECLKC (hhs.gov) There are multiple resources and short trainings available.
Highly Individualized Teaching and Learning | ECLKC (hhs.gov) There are multiple resources and short trainings available.
Ongoing Child Assessment | ECLKC (hhs.gov) There are multiple resources and short trainings available.
Implementing Research-Based Curriculum and Teaching Practices | ECLKC (hhs.gov) There are multiple resources and short trainings available.
When Children Ask “Why?” STEAM Sharpens Their Inquiry
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/teaching-practices/teacher-time-series/when-children-ask-why-steam-sharpens-their-inquiry-skills
Take It Outside! Adventures in Nature and STEAM
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/teaching-practices/teacher-time-series/take-it-outside-adventures-nature-steam
Preschool Math Ideas: Hiding in Plain Sight
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/teaching-practices/teacher-time-series/preschool-math-ideas-hiding-plain-sight
Art and Storybooks: Ideas from Steam
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/teaching-practices/teacher-time-series/art-storybooks-ideas-steam
It’s a Big Problem! Teaching Children Problem Solving
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/teaching-practices/teacher-time-series/its-big-problem-teaching-children-problem-solving-skills
Help Me Calm Down! Teaching Children How to Cope with Their Big Emotions
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/teaching-practices/teacher-time-series/help-me-calm-down-teaching-children-how-cope-their-big-emotions
Change Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: Daily Classroom Transitions that support Children
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/teaching-practices/teacher-time-series/change-doesnt-have-be-hard-daily-classroom-transitions-support-children
Inclusive Learning Environment for Infants and Toddlers
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/learning-environments/teacher-time-series/inclusive-learning-environments-infants-toddlers
Learning Materials that Promote Inclusion for Infants and Toddlers
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/teaching-practices/teacher-time-series/learning-materials-promote-inclusion-infants-toddlers
Safe and Nurturing Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/teaching-practices/teacher-time-series/safe-nurturing-learning-environments-infants-toddlers
Implementing Infant and Toddler Curriculum with Fidelity
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/curriculum/teacher-time-series/implementing-infant-toddler-curriculum-fidelity
Using Ongoing Child Assessment to Support Effective Infant/Toddler Teaching Practices
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/child-screening-assessment/teacher-time-series/using-ongoing-child-assessment-support-effective-infanttoddler-teaching-practices
Supporting Infants and Toddler and Families Through Transitions
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/child-screening-assessment/teacher-time-series/using-ongoing-child-assessment-support-effective-infanttoddler-teaching-practices
Focus on Alphabet Knowledge and Early Writing 0-5
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/planned-language-approach-big-5-series
Focus on Background Knowledge 0-5 (scroll to the sidebar on the right to access)
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/planned-language-approach-big-5-series
Focus on Book Knowledge and Print Concepts 0-5 (scroll to the sidebar on the right to access)
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/planned-language-approach-big-5-series
Focus on Oral Language and Vocabulary (scroll to the sidebar on the right to access)
Planned Language Approach: The Big 5 Series | ECLKC (hhs.gov)
Focus on Phonological Awareness (scroll to the sidebar on the right to access)
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/planned-language-approach-big-5-series
Interactive Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five
This is an interactive training on the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. It is a guide to what children should know in five central domains. Each domain is linked to other resources and trainings. This is a great way to learn about development, Head Start Outcomes, observation, and assessment. Simply start by clicking on areas of the outcome’s framework.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/interactive-head-start-early-learning-outcomes-framework-ages-birth-five
The instructions to create an account are found at the end of this document. A certificate will be generated upon completion of each course. Give a copy to your supervisor.
Once you log into IPD you will want to click on ACCESS COURSE CATALOG found on the home page. Then scroll through to select your course and click Enroll Me.
Click on My Courses found on the sidebar when you want to return to a course.
Here is a list of courses available for Preschool:
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- Beginning Teacher Series Preschool
- Learning the Ropes
- Setting up Environments
- Families and Home Visits
- Planning for Learning
- Guiding Children’s Behavior
- Social and Emotional Support
- Instructional Interactions
- Ongoing Assessment
- Approaches to Individualizing
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- Teacher Time: The Responsive Environment
- Celebrating DLLs: Spring into Practice
- Effective Practice Guides: Preschool
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- Supporting Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities or Suspected Delays
- Building the Brain: Supporting Children’s Early Brain Development
- Playful Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers
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- Being a Professional
- Learning Environment
- Sharing the Caring with Families
- Working as a Team
- Supporting Infants’ and Toddlers’ Development
- Relationship Based Practices
- Using Routines and Transitions to Support Relationships and Learning
- Ongoing Assessment
- Planning for Learning
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- Responsive Learning Environment for Infants and Toddlers
- Math is Everywhere: Supporting Math Skills in Infants and Toddlers
- Bang! Squish! Leap! Support the A in STEAM with Infants and Toddlers
- Supporting Messy Play with Infants and Toddlers
- Addressing Infant and Toddler Behaviors That Challenges Adults
- Supporting Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities or Suspected Delays
- There are more courses available. Please discuss with your supervisor if you would like to take a course not listed.
How to Support Meaningful Interactions In Virtual or Hybrid Classrooms - YouTube
Teaching with CLASS Podcast for Teachers
Here you will find Podcast to listen to and/or watch. A list of podcasts can be found below, and new podcast are added monthly.
https://teachstone.com/teaching/
- Encouraging Voice and Choice in the Classroom
- Keeping Families Engaged in the Early Childhood Years
- Reframing “Challenging” Behaviors and Why Our Response Matters
- Teacher Sensitivity-Being Aware and Responsive to Students’ Concerns
- Regard for Student Perspectives
- Regard for Student Perspectives: Part 2
- Back to School
- Instructional Support – A Deeper Look
- New to CLASS
- Managing Challenging Behaviors
- Behavior Management – Part 2
Teaching Dual Language Learners (DLL)
First download the viewing guide. This guide will be used for the DLL training videos.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CqKaHhkm_uP3BUxPj3gfp6UyQiZv7n4F/view
Next watch the videos and use the guide to learn more about how to teach DLL!
https://info.teachstone.com/dll-resources-library-english
Getting Observed? What to Expect When your Classroom is Going to be Assessed
https://teachstone.com/for-teachers/
Once you go to the site, you will click on My Dashboard tab found in the right corner, then proceed to the log in.
https://www.secondstep.org/
Click on My Kits Grade EL once you are logged in. Here you can navigate through the resources. You will find:
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- Home Links
- Brain Builders
- Songs and Lyrics
- Mini Posters for Feeling Cards, How to Calm Down, Fair Ways to Play, Listening Rules
- Every Weekly Lesson Card accompanied with the song to teach virtually
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- Using the Brain Builders
- Using the Songs
- Using the Puppets
- Using the Storybooks
- Storybooks for All Units
- Including Everyone
- Using Skills Daily
- Using the Unit Cards
- Your Weekly Plan
Can I view a recorded portfolio staff training? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
*you can access the Learning Genie Web by accessing the google browser and typing web.learning-genie.com
How do I create a Portfolio observation note? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
How do I individualize a group observation note? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
How do I rate the measures? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
How do I lock a child's assessment record? (ARM) – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
How can I print only the child's ratings? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
How can I print a copy of the child's Portfolio? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
*we filter to print portfolio collection and child goals only. Additional training will be provided. Contact the CD department for the training.
How do I invite families? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
How Do I Create An Engagement Post? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
How can I send a direct message to the parents? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
How do I send a message to multiple parents at once? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
How do I create Events? – Learning Genie (zendesk.com)
- Write Lesson Plans
- Create materials to accompany Creative Curriculum Intentional Teaching Cards
- In put child observations into Learning Genie
- Tag observations portfolio collection, child goals and parent observations
- Begin to rate DRDP in Learning genie
- Make Flannel Stories to accompany classroom books
- Make literacy Prop boxes
- Create Teaching Pyramid Problem Solving Cards and kits https://cainclusion.org/resources/tp/materials/solution-kit/SolutionKit_4x4.pdf
- Crete Feelings Cube and Cut out Feeling Faces https://cainclusion.org/resources/tp/materials/walking-up-the-pyramid/supports/FeelingFaces_cards_large_EN-SP.pdf
- Create Relaxation Thermometer https://cainclusion.org/resources/tp/materials/walking-up-the-pyramid/supports/relaxation-thermometer-2020.pdf
- Create visuals for teaching routines
- Obtain a California Registry Workforce Number – See the Instructions included at the end of this document
- Complete any mandatory trainings from HR (Mandated Reporter, Harassment…)
- Complete Lead Training (Head Teachers and Site Supervisors)
https://www.fns.usda.gov/ofs/food-safety-flashes
CACFP Halftime: Thirty on Thursday (30 min Training Webinars)
Mealtimes with Toddlers – (Cooks & Ed. Staff) https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/mealtimes-toddlers-cacfp-halftime
Feeding Infants: 0-5 (EHS Cooks & Ed. Staff) - https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/webinar-6-feeding-infants-0-5-english
Feeding Infant: Starting Solid Foods (EHS Cooks & Ed. Staff) - https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/halftime-cacfp-feeding-infants-starting-solids
Identifying whole grain rich food Part 1 & 2 –
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/identifying-whole-grain-rich-foods-cacfp-part-1
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/identifying-whole-grain-rich-foods-cacfp-part-2
Method for Healthy Cooking - https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/methods-healthy-cooking-cacfp-halftime
Using the Nutrition Facts Label - https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/using-nutrition-facts-label-cacfp-webinar
CACFP Menu Planning - https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/thirty-thursday-menu-planning-cacfp-halftime
Offer vs Serve - https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/halftime-cacfp-offer-versus-serve
Serving Snacks in CACFP - https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/serving-snacks-child-and-adult-care-food-program-webinar
Serving Meat and Meat Alternatives - https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/halftime-cacfp-serving-meat-and-meat-alternatives-breakfast
Serving Vegetables in CACFP - https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/serving-vegetables-cacfp-halftime
Serving Milk in CACFP - https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/thirty-thursdays-serving-milk-cacfp-halftime
Feeding Young Children: large collection of video vignettes (Cooks & Ed. Staff) - https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/feeding-young-children