STAR NET Region IV Training Calendar 2020-2021
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STAR NET Region IV Training Calendar At-A-Glance 2020 – 2021
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Illinois STAR NET Statewide Webinar At-A-Glance 2020 – 2021
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Kathy Nehrt
Kathy Nehrt recently retired as a Resource Specialist for STAR NET. She has participated in statewide Early Childhood Outcomes Stakeholders, Early Intervention to Early Childhood Transition Guidance and STAR NET Region IV Community Focus Groups. She believes in supporting children, families and the Early Childhood professionals who serve them. She retired after over 36 years in education, working as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher and coordinator, Blended Pre-K/Head Start teacher and Family Coordinator, and as an adjunct professor. She has a BS in Special Education, Early Childhood minor, from WIU and a MSEd in Speical Education for SIUE, with additional coursework in Educational Leadership.
Upcoming Events
January 2021
Use of Child Portfolios in Authentic Assessment – Webinar Series (1/29/21 & 2/5/21)
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: During this training participants will assess and identify authentic, high quality portfolio samples. This workshop will allow participants’ hands on experiences in assembling samples that create a picture of growth or development over time; develop time-saving strategies for collecting and organizing portfolio samples; practice writing […]
Find out more »February 2021
Deeper Dive into the Science Area – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: In this training participants will explore all the different requirements of the interest area. We will look into different curriculum suggestions, state requirements, and research around development in each area. Participants will define what materials are needed, what interactions and strategies can be used to support […]
Find out more »The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool: Implementation for Teachers – Webinar Series (2/4/21, 2/11/21, 2/18/21, 2/25/21)
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: This highly interactive 4 day, totaling 12-hours, training prepares teachers to implement The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool, 5th or 6th edition, in their classrooms. Teachers will learn about the Creative Curriculum framework, which includes guidance on what and how children learn, the physical environment, caring and […]
Find out more »Deeper Dive Into the Art Area-Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: In this training participants will explore all the different requirements of the interest area. We will look into different curriculum suggestions, state requirements, and research around development in each area. Participants will define what materials are needed, what interactions and strategies can be used to support […]
Find out more »Teaching Behavior Expectations and Social Skills During COVID Times – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: There are more behavior expectations necessary during these COVID times. This session will focus on what the expectations are, how to teach these expectations to fidelity, and when to embed expectations into schedules and routines. This session will also explore strategies that continue to support […]
Find out more »Brilliant Books: Exploring Books to Teach Social Emotional Skills – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: This quick one hour webinar will be chock-full of books for teaching social emotional skills. You’ll leave with the list of books reviewed as well as the list the group collectively shares, so be sure to bring the title and author of your favorite social emotional […]
Find out more »Promoting and Protecting Mental Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Other Special Needs – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: Mental health is essential for successful life outcomes. Focusing on mental health in childhood helps create mentally healthy adults with ASD. Mental health is the goal for all children with ASD to help them reach their potential, cope with the stressors of life, work productively, […]
Find out more »An Introduction to the Ages & Stage-3 Questionnaires (paper version) – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: This introductory level training will provide an overview of the Ages and Stages-3 Questionnaires. Participants will learn the benefits of screening, scoring procedures and considerations, interpret results as well as discuss follow-up recommendations, including making referrals. Additionally, participants will consider protocols for successful implementation of a […]
Find out more »An Introduction to the Ages & Stages Social-Emotional-2 Questionnaires (paper version) – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: This introductory level training will provide an overview of the Ages and Stages Social-Emotional-2. Participants will learn the benefits of screening, scoring procedures and considerations, interpret results as well as discuss follow-up recommendations, including making referrals. Additionally, participants will consider protocols for successful implementation of a […]
Find out more »March 2021
Promoting Mentally Healthy Communication with Your Child’s Educational Team – Webinar
This training is only for family members of children with special needs. No Credit will be given for this training. Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: Communication between parents/care givers and educators and therapists (the educational Team) is more important than ever! This presentation will identify what parents/caregivers CAN do to share […]
Find out more »Virtual Engagement: No Worksheets Needed – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: In this training participants will explore different strategies of virtual engagement. We will investigate different curriculum suggestions, state requirements, and research around development and engagement. Participants will define what is needed, what interactions and strategies can be used to support growth and learning. Note: Approximately three […]
Find out more »Real Talk: The Impact of Diversity, Privilege and Implicit Bias in Early Childhood Settings – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: What does implicit bias impact in the early childhood world? Everything! Explore how implicit bias and culture is at play within ourselves and our programs and how you can re cognize and disrupt implicit biases, shift your practices and build a program climate and culture […]
Find out more »Teaching Strategies GOLD®: Introduction for Teachers – Webinar Series (3/10/21 & 3/17/21)
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: This session is an introduction to Teaching Strategies GOLD® Online, a web-based, developmentally appropriate assessment system for children birth through 3rd grade. Through video clips, small group work, and facilitator led discussions, participants will explore the structure, features, and functionality of the tool and practice […]
Find out more »Family Engagement – Webinar Series (3/15/21 & 3/22/21)
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: 3/15/21-This session will define family engagement, core beliefs related to family engagement, its impact, and strategies to improve family engagement. 3/22/21-This Family engagement session is ideal for all family services staff or anyone linked to serving families in any capacity. This session will help identify the […]
Find out more »Deeper Dive into the Manipulatives Area – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: In this training participants will explore all the different requirements of the interest area. We will look into different curriculum suggestions, state requirements, and research around development in each area. Participants will define what materials are needed, what interactions and strategies can be used to support […]
Find out more »Our Successful Toilet Training Journey – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. No Credit will be given for this training. Description: Toilet training can sometimes be a difficult task of knowing when your child is ready, how to begin the process, and what tips and tricks would be helpful to know. In this one hour training, you will […]
Find out more »April 2021
Book Study: Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered – Webinar Series (4/7/21, 4/21/21, 5/5/21, 5/19/21)
Registration deadline is Friday, March 12, 2021 so we have time to mail the participants the book to look over before the book study begins in April. There are only 15 spots available for this books study. Registration priority will be given to persons in Southern Region IV who are professionals working with children ages […]
Find out more »Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities- Webinar (Formerly the Building Bridges Training)
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services developed this standardized training to address the requirements of the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) to ensure a smooth and effective transition process is in place for children […]
Find out more »Teaching in Trauma (TNT) – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: The world is filled with trauma. Natural disasters, abuse, human trafficking, slavery, poverty, and many other events impact the daily lives of children throughout the world. Teachers are tasked with the complex work of teaching children who are enduring trauma. This webinar will help them be […]
Find out more »May 2021
Deeper Dive into the Outdoor Area – Webinar
Registration deadline is three business days before the webinar. Description: In this training participants will explore all the different requirements of the interest area. We will look into different curriculum suggestions, state requirements, and research around development in each area. Participants will define what materials are needed, what interactions and strategies can be used to support […]
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