Loose Parts - Infant & Toddler

This is a Face-2-Face Training

Clearview Location

Presented by Mallory Akers

Training Dates: The following dates are Thursday's:

October 13, 2022 AND October 27, 2022

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Early Learning Coalition, Clearview Location, 3815 43rd Street North, Building 8, St. Petersburg, FL 33714

Registration Closes: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 12:00pm

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Target Audience – Infant & Toddler Teachers

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Florida Standards and Key Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

Area 2 – Child Development and Learning In Context

Area 5 - Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Strategies

Area 6 - Content Knowledge in Early Childhood Curriculum

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Training Description

Infants and toddlers learn through experiences; they use all of their senses. When teachers introduce loose parts into the child’s environment, that child is able to explore, discover, and investigate their surroundings in a deeper way that store-bought toys simply can’t do. This training will help teachers learn how to spark young children’s imagination and curiosity by using loose parts as well as how they support each developmental domain.

This training also requires the completion of an implementation plan.

Learning outcomes

• Participants will define what loose parts are and the benefits of incorporating them into the classroom.

• Participants will identify the domains that loose parts support as well as ways to support those domains.

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Assessment Strategies

A variety of assessment strategies will be conducted throughout and after completion of the training to ensure the knowledge and skills are obtained. Some assessment strategies include:

• Pre-post assessment

• Training poll

• Small group discussion/presentation

• Call and response

• Question/answer posts

• Completed Implementation Plan with successful documents submitted (if applicable)

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Training Expectations

1. Conduct yourself in a professional way:

• Dress appropriately

2. Be present:

• Attend the entire training start to finish

3. Participate throughout the trainings:

• Speak during large group discussions

• Interact during breakout sessions

• Respond to verbal call outs

4. Complete all required documents:

• Implementation plan - if applicable

• Pre/post-assessment - if applicable

• Post-assessment will be emailed after verification of attendance and participation

If a post-assessment is not submitted and completed in its entirety this will affect applicable stipends, receipt of a certificate of completion (in-service hours) or CEU certificate.

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Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, Inc. policies

• No one will be admitted to the training 10 minutes after the training start time.

• Children will not be permitted at the training location.

• CEU’s cannot be requested/purchased at the sign-in table on the day/night of training.

• If a participant leaves the training session prior to the end of the training, certificate of completion or CEU credit will not be awarded

• Stipends or materials offered will only be available for School Readiness/VPK contracted sites.

• If a stipend is offered, you must attend all classes to qualify for the stipend.

• Stipends (if applicable) can take up to eight (8) weeks after the completion of training before payment is made to participants.

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In-Service Training Hours – 5 hours

Certificate of completion (in-service hours) will only be awarded if the following items are completed by the participant:

• Attended scheduled training dates

• Meeting all Training Expectations for the scheduled training dates (see above)

• Submission of the post assessment sent after the training

• Achieving an 60% or higher on the post assessment

If these items are not met, participants may be offered a certificate of attendance with no in-service hours.

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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) – 0.5 Unit is equivalent to 5 continuing education hours

ELC is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs for this training.

Participants can ONLY request CEU's during on-line registration.

CEU certificates will only be awarded if the following items are completed by the participant:

• Attended ALL scheduled training dates

• Meeting all training expectations (see above)

• Submission of the post assessment sent after the training

• Achieving an 80% or higher on the post assessment

If these items are not met, participants may be offered a certificate of completion (in-service hours) or certificate of attendance (no in-service hours).

CEU’s or formal education (college courses) are required to renew a Florida Staff Credential. This includes credentials earned through the Apprenticeship Program at Pinellas Technical College. Please note that the Apprenticeship program offers a Florida Staff Credential and not a CDA.

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Questions about registration?

If you have make a registration mistake please DO NOT register twice. Contact Sharon Dennany, sdennany@elcpinellas.org or 727-400-4431. She may be able to correct your registration.