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STAR NET REGION IV TRAINING CALENDAR
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July – December 2023
January – June 2024
Upcoming Events
October 2023
Resources for Families…The More You Know – Webinar
The more parents and professionals know about resources, the better they are to help their child and the families that they work with. Join us as we highlight two amazing and free resources that are available to families who have children with disabilities in the state of Illinois. Our first resource we will be highlighting is Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center. Family Matters assist parents of children with disabilities to be informed participants in the special education process.…
Find out more »October – Working with Families Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families, specifically families with young children who have disabilities. We will brainstorm resources as we offer encouragement to one another. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus and Angie Darnell Webinar Date: October 18, 2023…
Find out more »Creative Art with Young Children! Art is Not a Receipt for Early Education! – Webinar
No more dittos! No more patterns! No more cut out art! In this webinar Lisa will support a very strong process oriented art position appropriate for children with and without disabilities. Lisa will demonstrate examples and this webinar will include in-depth examination of the rationale for the emphasis of process over product, including a discussion about what this phrase really means! Participants will have time to engage in dialogue regarding “art” for all children and identify where they are on…
Find out more »November 2023
November – Working with Families Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families, specifically families with young children who have disabilities. We will brainstorm resources as we offer encouragement to one another. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus and Angie Darnell Webinar Date: November 8, 2023…
Find out more »Make Music Not Noise: Introducing and Using Instruments in Your Early Childhood Classroom – Webinar
Use instruments to make music and to meet your curricular objectives. The SLSO education team will offer ideas about how to build an instrument collection and introduce instruments. Lesson plans and music center ideas will be modeled. And we’ll discuss how to include all students in music-making, with special attention to those with sensory processing disorder. After this short workshop, you’ll be ready to dust off your instruments and make music. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will…
Find out more »Pushing Past Conflicts with Adults: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations in Early Childhood – Webinar
Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs takes a positive approach by embracing differences and meeting families and colleagues where they are. Get nonjudgmental, practical advice for navigating conflict Discover strength-based, evidence-based techniques that lead to professional growth and learning in your early childhood program. Inclusion of children with disabilities requires a high level of interaction with other adults. Having the skills for navigating difficult conversations is a necessity. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will…
Find out more »December 2023
Promoting Safe and Healthy Boundaries in Young Children – Understanding Risks of Abuse and Prevention of Problematic Sexual Behavior in Young Children – Webinar
Promoting Safe and Healthy Boundaries in Young Children - Understanding Risks of Abuse and Prevention of Problematic Sexual Behavior in Young Children. This online workshop will review the potential signs of abuse in young children and introduce concepts around understanding typical, concerning, and problematic sexual behavior. Children with development disabilities are more at-risk of abuse. Teaching basic safety and boundaries rules supports healthy development within schools and other child care settings. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will…
Find out more »Writing High Quality, Functional IEP Goals – Webinar
This workshop will focus on IEPs in blended preschool classroom settings. Specifically, a brief overview of IEPs will be provided before shifting the focus to writing high-quality, functional IEP goals and benchmarks (short-term objectives) that can be embedded into daily classroom activities. We will also discuss ways to connect IEP goals to the IELDS and Early Childhood Outcomes. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions…
Find out more »December – Working with Families Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families, specifically families with young children who have disabilities. We will brainstorm resources as we offer encouragement to one another. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus and Angie Darnell Webinar Date: December 13, 2023…
Find out more »December – ECSE Administrator Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is a time for ECSE Administrators to come together and share with each other what is working in their programs as well as share what challenges are happening. Let's seek solutions together and build stronger programs so young students with IEPs can have better outcomes! No credit will be given for this virtual meeting. Note: Approximately two weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be…
Find out more »January 2024
Music Across the Curriculum: Exploring Opposites with The Lion and the Mouse – Webinar
The St. Louis Sympony Orchestra Education Team equips early childhood educators with the knowledge and tools to engage their students in music on a daily basis. Simple activities and engaging lessons emphasize using music within the framework of current early childhood curricula to teach children with and without disabilities. With the book “The Lion and the Mouse” at its heart, this workshop will explore ways to use music and creative movement to teach early childhood science and math concepts. Note:…
Find out more »Music Across the Curriculum: Embracing Difference with The Lion and the Mouse – Webinar
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Education Team equips early childhood educators with the knowledge and tools to engage their students in music on a daily basis. Simple activities and engaging lessons emphasize using music within the framework of current early childhood curricula to teach students with and without disabilities. Using the book “The Lion and the Mouse” as a springboard, this workshop will explore ways to use music and creative movement to promote self- and social awareness. Note: Approximately three…
Find out more »Pyramid Model of Social Emotional Support Cohort Series – Webinar Series (Jan.8th, Jan.22nd, Feb.5th, Feb.21st, March 4th, March 13th)
The Pyramid Model is a scientifically based positive behavioral framework that promotes evidence based practices to teach social emotional competencies to young children. The framework identifies key skills for supporting relationships, creating learning environments, teaching targeted social emotional skills and supporting children with challenging behavior. Registrants will view three learning modules of Pyramid content and the associated lessons with each module on their own time between sessions. An agenda will be provided to inform participants regarding which lessons will be reflected on during…
Find out more »Book Study-Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs – Webinar Series – (Jan.9, Jan.23,Jan.30, Feb.6)
Registration deadline is December 19, 2023. Book Study-Elevating equity requires educators to be mindful of how to include children, families, and colleagues with disabilities and from various cultures in all parts of early childhood programming. Elevating equity is all about creating systems that celebrate everyone! Sounds great-but how do you do it? Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs takes a positive approach by embracing differences and meeting readers where they are. Note: Approximately three weeks…
Find out more »Pyramid Model of Social Emotional Support Cohort Series – Webinar Series (Jan.11th, Jan.25th, Feb.8th, Feb.22, March 7th, March 14th)
The Pyramid Model is a scientifically based positive behavioral framework that promotes evidence based practices to teach social emotional competencies to young children. The framework identifies key skills for supporting relationships, creating learning environments, teaching targeted social emotional skills and supporting children with challenging behavior. Registrants will view three learning modules of Pyramid content and the associated lessons with each module on their own time between sessions. An agenda will be provided to inform participants regarding which lessons will be reflected on during…
Find out more »January – Working with Families Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families, specifically families with young children who have disabilities. We will brainstorm resources as we offer encouragement to one another. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus and Angie Darnell Webinar Date: January 24, 2024…
Find out more »Sibling Workshop – In Person (This event is for brothers and sisters of children with disabilities.)
Sibling workshops are meant to be fun and engaging for the brothers and sisters of children with disabilities. We will talk, laugh, do activities and share about our experiences with our sibling. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with a link to a google form that will need to be completed for each child that will be attending so we can be prepared for lunch, crafts, etc. This is a family event no credit will be issued.…
Find out more »February 2024
Book Study: Unpacking the Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers – Webinar Series (Feb.12th, Feb.26th, March 11th, March 25th)
Registration deadline January 17, 2024. Book Study: Unpacking the Pyramid Model: Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers by Hemmeter, Ostorosky & Fox. This book study explores the Pyramid Model and its strategies to provide early educators with guidance on the research-based practices used to promote social-emotional competence of all children, prevent social-emotional delays in children who are at risk for emotional and behavioral issues, and intervene effectively. It is recommended, but not required to have completed a Pyramid Cohort before participating…
Find out more »February – Working with Families Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families, specifically families with young children who have disabilities. We will brainstorm resources as we offer encouragement to one another. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus and Angie Darnell Webinar Date: February 14, 2024…
Find out more »February – ECSE Administrator Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is a time for ECSE Administrators to come together and share with each other what is working in their programs as well as share what challenges are happening. Let's seek solutions together and build stronger programs so young students with IEPs can have better outcomes! No credit will be given for this virtual meeting. Note: Approximately two weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be…
Find out more »Visual Support Strategies – Webinar
Visual is a strength, auditory ain’t”. Our children’s brains are more visual than previous generations. Meeting those needs for learning language and supporting behavioral challenges means more intense work using strategies to help support their cognitive levels. These are practical strategies a parent can implement to help support cognitive development and prevent behavioral challenges will be explored with videos and visual examples. This is a family event. No credit will be issued. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants…
Find out more »March 2024
March – Working with Families Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families, specifically families with young children who have disabilities. We will brainstorm resources as we offer encouragement to one another. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus and Angie Darnell Webinar Date: March 13, 2024…
Find out more »April 2024
April – Working with Families Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families, specifically families with young children who have disabilities. We will brainstorm resources as we offer encouragement to one another. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus and Angie Darnell Webinar Date: April 17, 2024…
Find out more »April – ECSE Administrator Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is a time for ECSE Administrators to come together and share with each other what is working in their programs as well as share what challenges are happening. Let's seek solutions together and build stronger programs so young students with IEPs can have better outcomes! No credit will be given for this virtual meeting. Note: Approximately two weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be…
Find out more »May 2024
May – Working with Families Community of Practice (CoP) – Virtual Meeting
This is an opportunity for educators to come together and share ideas on how to support families, specifically families with young children who have disabilities. We will brainstorm resources as we offer encouragement to one another. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session. Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus and Angie Darnell Webinar Date: May 15, 2024…
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