Educators: New and Returning Sure Start Teachers and Paraprofessionals
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Training Modules
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Target Audience
- New staff
Learner Outcomes
During this professional development session, participants will understand:
- Why the Sure Start program is unique and important and who is served by the Sure Start program.
- How to implement the four components.
- Essential information for success in Sure Start.
Presentation Files
- Agenda
This file contains the specific order of events with timeframes during this session. - PowerPoint Presentation
This file may take several minutes to download (2-4 minutes). Videos are embedded on slide 15 and slide 27. - Facilitator's Guide This file is the facilitator's guide that provides step-by-step instructions for delivering the professional development session.
Handouts
- Creative Curriculum in Action!
(Slide 15) - Daily Schedule Planning Form (Slide 17)
- Blank Application Score Sheet (Slide 41)
- Mock Applications (Slide 41)
- Teaching Strategies GOLD - Accessing Self-Paced Professional Development
Target Audience
- All staff (This training is for SY 2016/17 only!)
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will have an understanding of:
- Implementing the Sure Start program with fidelity as designed.
- The changes in the Sure Start Program Guide and Regulations.
- The role Sure Start plays in our system of schools and DoDEA’s goals and initiatives.
- Essential program elements and how programs may have unique characteristics.
Presentation Files
- Agenda This file contains the specific order of events with timeframes during this session.
- PowerPoint Presentation This file may take several minutes to download (2-4 minutes).
- Facilitator's Guide This file is the facilitator's guide that provides step-by-step instructions for delivering the professional development session.
Handouts
- Blank Sure Start Program Component Plan Form (slide 12, 21, 24, 27, and 32)
- Sample Sure Start Program Component Plan (slide 12)
- Teaching with Intentionality in the Interest Areas (slide 17)
- Teaching with Intentionality throughout the Day (slide 18)
- Relationships (slide 26)
- Roles and Responsibilities of Key Staff (slide 37)
- Blank Application Score Sheet (slide 40)
- Mock Applications (slide 40)
- Pay Charts (slide 40)
Target Audience
- All staff
Learner Outcomes
During this professional development session, participants will understand:
- Understand the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised and how to use it as part of the program evaluation.
Presentation Files
- Agenda This file contains the specific order of events with timeframes during this session.
- PowerPoint Presentation This file may take several minutes to download (2-4 minutes).
- Facilitator's Guide This file is the facilitator's guide that provides step-by-step instructions for delivering the professional development session.
Handouts
- ECERS-R DVD Notes (**this handout is only for the facilitator**)
- Each PROGRAM should have a copy of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-revised edition (yellow spiral bound book)
- One training workbook for each teaching team
Target Audience
- New staff
Learner Outcomes
During this professional development session, participants will understand:
- Outcome 1
Presentation Files
- Agenda This file contains the specific order of events with timeframes during this session.
- PowerPoint Presentation This file may take several minutes to download (2-4 minutes).
- Facilitator's Guide This file is the facilitator's guide that provides step-by-step instructions for delivering the professional development session.
Handouts
- LaMarr’s Score Sheet (Slide 6)
- ESI-P (Slide 7)
- ESI-K (Slide 7)
- Tips and Suggestions (Slide 7)
- Parent Questionnaire (Slide 7)
Target Audience
- New staff
Learner Outcomes
During this professional development session, participants will understand:
- Outcome 1
Presentation Files
- Agenda This file contains the specific order of events with timeframes during this session.
- PowerPoint Presentation This file may take several minutes to download (2-4 minutes).
- Facilitator's Guide This file is the facilitator's guide that provides step-by-step instructions for delivering the professional development session.
Handouts
- No handouts for this training!
Target Audience
- All staff
Learner Outcomes
During this professional development session, participants will understand:
- How to use Teaching Strategies GOLDplus enhanced planning tool to:
- link assessment data and daily instruction,
- plan for intentional teaching experiences, and
- support differentiated instruction based on student data.
- How to use the Teaching Strategies GOLD Documentation iPad mini app for documentation.
Presentation Files
- Agenda This file contains the specific order of events with timeframes during this session.
- PowerPoint Presentation This file may take several minutes to download (2-4 minutes).
- Facilitator's Guide This file is the facilitator's guide that provides step-by-step instructions for delivering the professional development session.
Handouts
- Teaching Strategies GOLD: Add Student (Slide 4)
- Teaching Strategies GOLD: Delete Student (Slide 9)
- Teaching Strategies GOLD: Sandbox (Slide 10)
- TSG Reflection (Slide 11)
Teaching Strategies GOLD
(Last Updated: June 29, 2016)