This series of four, 60-minute webinars designed for Early Childhood teachers will focus on tools and strategies for creating a cohesive team of adults who work in and support preschool classrooms. Participants who attend all four webinars will receive the tools to compile a comprehensive handbook or manual to use when training staff working in their classroom. Topics discussed will include developing a classroom vision, teaching and maintaining expectations for adults, problem solving common barriers, building positive relationships with classroom staff, creating zoning plans, conducting productive meetings with classroom staff, and providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Webinar 3 will focus on topics such as discussing the purpose and benefits of regular meetings with staff, creating meeting norms and agendas, developing meeting content, providing descriptive praise and constructive feedback, implementing systems for ongoing bi-directional feedback.
Webinar Series Dates and Topics:
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1. TRIAD Building Collaborative Early Childhood Classrooms: Cultivating a Classroom Vision and Expectations: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:30-3:30pm
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2. TRIAD Building Collaborative Early Childhood Classrooms: Building Positive Relationships with Para-Educators and Support Staff: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 2:30-3:30pm
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3. TRIAD Building Collaborative Early Childhood Classrooms: Leading Successful Meetings with Para-Educators and Support Staff: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 2:30-3:30pm
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4. TRIAD Building Collaborative Early Childhood Classrooms: Providing Structured and Ongoing Professional Development: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:30-3:30pm
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Technology Requirements
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- Internet Access
- Web-capable device (e.g., tablet, computer)
- Teleconference compatible (e.g., speakers, camera, microphone
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Objectives
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- Understand the purpose and components of a classroom vision
- Identify classroom expectations for adults in the classroom
- Learn strategies to communicate, model, reinforce, and maintain expectations for ParaEducators
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Webinar Format
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- Group instruction
- Group discussion
- Question and answer
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Proof of Attendance
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- Participants will receive a certificate documenting their participation in this Early Childhood webinar for 1 hour of professional development
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This professional development opportunity is sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Education and is available to educators in LEAs in Tennessee at no-cost to participants.