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Putting Interactions into Practice: Foundation Course

September 27, 2023
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Country Inn and Suites, 2740 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville, MN, 55113

Prepare to work with adults on Pre-K and K-3 Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) concepts and practices with strengths-based strategies.
  • IN PERSON: Wednesday and Thursday, September 27-28, 2023, 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m. both days, register by Thursday, September 21
  • Cost: $300 per person; FREE for Parent Aware CLASS® Coaches
  • 16 clock hours
Who should attend:
 
Individuals who work in early childhood professional development, including:
  • Coaches
  • Supervisors
  • Coordinators
  • Trainers
  • Consultants

 

 

 

 

Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP 2015)

September 27, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ONLINE

This two-day training gives an overview of DRDP and how it can be used to document child development.
  • ONLINE: Wednesday and Thursday, September 27-28, 2023, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. both days, online via Zoom. Registration closes September 20, 2023.
  • This training is MDE-sponsored and free for programs participating in Parent Aware and the Kindergarten Entry Profile (KEP) Initiative.
  • 7 clock hours
 
Who should attend
  • Family child care providers
  • Teachers in child care centers
  • School districts
  • Special education programs
 
 
 
 
 

Adult Learning Module 2: Design Skills: online

October 3, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

This module will introduce the principles of content-based training design. Participants will develop training objectives, discuss the use of the learning cycle in training design, and consider evaluation strategies for measuring the effectiveness of a training session. Students will complete activities and assignments each week as well as attend a weekly live Zoom session. Activities include readings, videos, discussion board, and reflections.
 
  • October 3 - October 17, 2023, online via Zoom with live Zoom sessions Tuesdays from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Central. Register by September 27
  • Cost: $100 for those who live or work in Minnesota/$200 for those who live and work in other states
  • Blended online design: readings, discussion boards, and reflection assignments with a live Zoom session
  • 8 clock hours Develop-approved
 
 
 
 
 

Adult Learning Module 1: Delivery Skills: online

October 4, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

In this module, participants will become well equipped to deliver pre-designed curriculums. The module discusses trainer competencies, adult learning basics, and facilitation skills. Students will complete activities and assignments each week as well as attend a weekly live Zoom session. Activities include readings, videos, discussion board, and reflections.
 
  • October 4 - October 18, 2023, online via Zoom with live Zoom sessions Wednesdays from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Central. Register by September 27
  • Cost: $100 for those who live or work in Minnesota/$200 for those who live and work in other states
  • Blended online design: readings, discussion boards, and reflection assignments with a live Zoom session
  • 8 clock hours Develop-approved
 
 
 
 
 

COR Advantage Introductory Training

October 5, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ONLINE

The training focuses on understanding and using COR Advantage to assess development of children birth through kindergarten entry. Group activities provide opportunities for participants to learn about the purpose of the instrument and how to use it in their practice.
  • ONLINE: Thursday and Friday, October 5 and 6, 2023, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. both days, online via Zoom. Registration closes September 28, 2023.
  • This training is MDE-sponsored and free for programs participating in Parent Aware and the Kindergarten Entry Profile (KEP) Initiative.
  • 6 clock hours
Who should attend:
  • Family child care providers
  • Teachers in child care centers
  • School district personnel
  • Special education program personnel

 

 

 

 

Putting Interactions into Practice: Classroom Management (CO) for RBPD Specialists

October 11, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Get an in-depth understanding of coaching considerations when providing feedback to teachers. Participants will dive deeper into several indicators, including clear behavior expectations, transitions, and clarity of learning objectives.
  • ONLINE: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch break). Registration closes October 8.
  • Cost: $100 per person; FREE for Parent Aware Coaches and Professional Development Advisors
  • 4 clock hours
Who should attend:
  • Relationship-based professional development providers
  • Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) coaches
 
 
 
 
 

Motivational Interviewing Strategies for Coaches

October 12, 2023
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Motivational interviewing is a technique used to guide early education and child care providers toward improvement while also empowering them to change. Learn about motivational interviewing principles in this introductory workshop and practice your new skills.
  • IN PERSON: Thursday, October 12, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut St., Monticello, MN 55362. Registration closes Friday, October 6.
  • Cost: $75 per person
  • 4 clock hours; FREE for Parent Aware Coaches and Professional Development Advisors
Who should attend:
  • Coaches
  • Relationship-based professional development (RBPD) providers
 
 
 
 

IN PERSON COMBINED Course Writer: Design Skills AND Crafting and Drafting a Course

October 14, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Great River REgional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., room 106, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Take Course Writer: Design Skills and Course Writer: Crafting and Drafting a Course back-to-back. Learn to design a course using a variety of strategies that support adult learning. Practice crafting an outline, and learn about linking learning objectives to KCF indicators. This training is open only to those who live or work in Minnesota.
 
  • October 14, 2023, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central, in person at Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud, MN, register by October 9
  • 6 clock hours, guided online via Zoom, no prerequisites
  • Cost: $200
 
 
 
 
 

Online course: RIOS™ 1: Using the RIOS™ Framework for Reflective Supervision

October 16, 2023
Online

Three-week session  |  October 16 to November 6, 2023  | 10 clock hours  |  Register by October 2

In this three-week online course, get an introduction to the principles and core competencies of RSC. Develop a foundation of knowledge about reflective supervision/consultation based in infant mental health theory and practice.

Read more and register.

 

Course Writer: Crafting and Drafting a Course: online

October 17, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Participants learn how to describe activities involved in each of the five steps of the course writing process. They also learn how to link learning objectives directly to specific KCF indicators. In this training participants practice their skills by crafting an outline for a draft of a potential course. This training is open only to those who live or work in Minnesota.
 
October 17, 2023, 6 to 9 p.m. Central, online via Zoom, register by October 10
3 clock hours, guided online via Zoom, no prerequisites
Cost: $100
 
 
 
 
 

Putting Interactions into Practice: Building Relationships (ES) for RBPD Specialists

October 25, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
ONLINE

The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) measures emotional support in four dimensions: positive climate, negative climate, teacher sensitivity, and regard for student perspective. This training will prepare coaches to support teachers in these areas.
  • ONLINE: Wednesday, October 25, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Registration closes October 22.
  • Cost: $100 per person; FREE for Parent Aware Coaches and Professional Development Advisors
  • 4 clock hours
Who should attend:
  • Coaches
  • Administrators
  • Program Leaders
  • Anyone who supports teachers in their work
 
 
 
 
 

Course Writer: Design Skills: online

October 27, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Participants learn how the basic elements of adult learning theory impact course design, how to draft measurable learning objectives for adults and how to identify a variety of strategies and techniques that support adult learning acquisition and retention, and application. This training is open only to those who live or work in Minnesota.
 
  • October 27, 2023, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central, online via Zoom, register by October 19
  • 3 clock hours, guided online via Zoom, no prerequisites
  • Cost: $100
 
 
 
 
 

Adult Learning Module 1: Delivery Skills: online

November 1, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

In this module, participants will become well equipped to deliver pre-designed curriculums. The module discusses trainer competencies, adult learning basics, and facilitation skills. Students will complete activities and assignments each week as well as attend a weekly live Zoom session. Activities include readings, videos, discussion board, and reflections.
 
  • November 1 - November 15, 2023, online via Zoom with live Zoom sessions Wednesdays from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Central. Register by October 25
  • Cost: $100 for those who live or work in Minnesota/$200 for those who live and work in other states
  • Blended online design: readings, discussion boards, and reflection assignments with a live Zoom session
  • 8 clock hours Develop-approved
 
 
 
 
 

Adult Learning Module 2: Design Skills: online

November 3, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

This module will introduce the principles of content-based training design. Participants will develop training objectives, discuss the use of the learning cycle in training design, and consider evaluation strategies for measuring the effectiveness of a training session. Students will complete activities and assignments each week as well as attend a weekly live Zoom session. Activities include readings, videos, discussion board, and reflections.
 
  • November 3 - 17, 2023, online via Zoom with live Zoom sessions Fridays from 9 - 9:45 a.m. Central. Register by October 26
  • Cost: $100 for those who live or work in Minnesota/$200 for those who live and work in other states
  • Blended online design: readings, discussion boards, and reflection assignments with a live Zoom session
  • 8 clock hours Develop-approved
 
 
 
 
 

Online course: RIOS™ 2: Advanced Reflective Supervision Using the RIOS™ Framework

November 6, 2023
Online

Six-week course  |  November 6 to December 18, 2023 |  28 clock hours  |  Register by October 23

Using the Reflective Interaction Observation Scale (RIOS™) as a framework, you’ll learn about the process of beginning and maintaining a reflective alliance with individuals and groups to help professionals build skills and increase self-efficacy.

Read more and register.

 

Course Writer: Crafting and Drafting a Course: online

November 7, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
ONLINE

Participants learn how to describe activities involved in each of the five steps of the course writing process. They also learn how to link learning objectives directly to specific KCF indicators. In this training participants practice their skills by crafting an outline for a draft of a potential course. This training is open only to those who live or work in Minnesota.

  • November 7, 2023, 6-9 p.m. Central, online via Zoom, register by October 31

  • 3 clock hours, guided online via Zoom, no prerequisites

  • Cost: $100

 

 

 

 

Putting Interactions into Practice: Promoting Thinking (IS) for RBPD Specialists

November 9, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369

The session prepares coaches to help teachers strengthen concept development, quality of feedback, and language modeling in interactions and activities.
  • IN PERSON: Thursday, November 9, 2023, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Registration closes October 31.
  • Cost: $100 per person; FREE for Parent Aware Coaches and Professional Development Advisors
  • 4 clock hours
Who should attend:
  • Coaches
  • Consultants
  • Supervisors
  • Trainers
  • Others who are responsible for facilitating educators’ interaction skills as described in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) tool

 

 

 

 

Course Writer: Design Skills: online

November 9, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Participants learn how the basic elements of adult learning theory impact course design, how to draft measurable learning objectives for adults and how to identify a variety of strategies and techniques that support adult learning acquisition and retention, and application. This training is open only to those who live or work in Minnesota.
 
November 9, 2023, 6 to 9 p.m. Central, online via Zoom, register by November 2
3 clock hours, guided online via Zoom, no prerequisites
Cost: $100
 
 
 
 
 
 

IN PERSON COMBINED Course Writer: Design Skills AND Course Writer: Crafting and Drafting a Course

November 11, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Take Course Writer: Design Skills and Course Writer: Crafting and Drafting a Course back-to-back. Learn to design a course using a variety of strategies that support adult learning. Practice crafting an outline, and learn about linking learning objectives to KCF indicators. This training is open only to those who live or work in Minnesota.
 
  • November 11, 2023, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Central, in person at Detroit Lakes Public Library, register by November 6
  • 6 clock hours, guided online via Zoom, no prerequisites
  • Cost: $200
 
 
 
 
 

Adult Learning Module 1: Delivery Skills: online

December 5, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

In this module, participants will become well equipped to deliver pre-designed curriculums. The module discusses trainer competencies, adult learning basics, and facilitation skills. Students will complete activities and assignments each week as well as attend a weekly live Zoom session. Activities include readings, videos, discussion board, and reflections.
 
  • December 5 - 19, 2023, online via Zoom with live Zoom sessions Tuesdays from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Central. Register by November 28
  • Cost: $100 for those who live or work in Minnesota/$200 for those who live and work in other states
  • Blended online design: readings, discussion boards, and reflection assignments with a live Zoom session
  • 8 clock hours Develop-approved
 

Adult Learning Module 2: Design Skills: online

December 6, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

This module will introduce the principles of content-based training design. Participants will develop training objectives, discuss the use of the learning cycle in training design, and consider evaluation strategies for measuring the effectiveness of a training session. Students will complete activities and assignments each week as well as attend a weekly live Zoom session. Activities include readings, videos, discussion board, and reflections.
 
  • December 6 - 20, 2023, online via Zoom with live Zoom sessions Wednesdays from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Central. Register by November 29
  • Cost: $100 for those who live or work in Minnesota/$200 for those who live and work in other states
  • Blended online design: readings, discussion boards, and reflection assignments with a live Zoom session
  • 8 clock hours Develop-approved
 
 
 
 
 

Course Writer: Crafting and Drafting a Course: online

December 7, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Participants learn how to describe activities involved in each of the five steps of the course writing process. They also learn how to link learning objectives directly to specific KCF indicators. In this training participants practice their skills by crafting an outline for a draft of a potential course. This training is open only to those who live or work in Minnesota.
 
December 7, 2023, 6 - 9 p.m. Central, online via Zoom, register by November 30
3 clock hours, guided online via Zoom, no prerequisites
Cost: $100
 
 
 
 
 

Course Writer: Design Skills: online

December 12, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Participants learn how the basic elements of adult learning theory impact course design, how to draft measurable learning objectives for adults and how to identify a variety of strategies and techniques that support adult learning acquisition and retention, and application. This training is open only to those who live or work in Minnesota.
 
  • Thursday, January 26, 2023, 6 to 9 p.m. Central, online via Zoom, register by January 20
  • 3 clock hours, guided online via Zoom, no prerequisites
  • Cost: $100
 
 
 
 
 
 

Putting Interactions into Practice: Foundation Course

February 7, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Prepare to work with adults on Pre-K and K-3 Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) concepts and practices with strengths-based strategies.
  • IN PERSON: Wednesday and Thursday, February 7-8, 2024, 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m. both days, in-person at Country Inn and Suites, 2740 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville, MN 55113. Register by February 1.
  • Cost: $300 per person; FREE for Parent Aware CLASS® Coaches
  • 16 clock hours
Who should attend:
Individuals who work in early childhood professional development, including:
  • Coaches
  • Supervisors
  • Coordinators
  • Trainers
  • Consultants
 
 
 
 

Putting Interactions into Practice: Classroom Management (CO) for RBPD Specialists

February 14, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Get an in-depth understanding of coaching considerations when providing feedback to teachers. Participants will dive deeper into several indicators, including clear behavior expectations, transitions, and clarity of learning objectives.
  • ONLINE: Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration closes February 11.
  • Cost: $100 per person; FREE for Parent Aware Coaches and Professional Development Advisors
  • 4 clock hours
Who should attend:
  • Relationship-based professional development providers
  • Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) coaches
 
 
 
 
 

Putting Interactions into Practice: Building Relationships (ES) for RBPD Specialists

February 28, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) measures emotional support in four dimensions: positive climate, negative climate, teacher sensitivity, and regard for student perspective. This training will prepare coaches to support teachers in these areas.
  • ONLINE: Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration closes February 25.
  • Cost: $100 per person; FREE for Parent Aware Coaches and Professional Development Advisors
  • 4 clock hours
Who should attend:
  • Coaches
  • Administrators
  • Program Leaders
  • Anyone who supports teachers in their work
 
 
 
 
 

Putting Interactions into Practice: Promoting Thinking (IS) for RBPD Specialists

March 7, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The session prepares coaches to help teachers strengthen concept development, quality of feedback, and language modeling in interactions and activities.
  • IN PERSON: Thursday, March 7, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN, 55369. Registration closes February 27.
  • Cost: $100 per person; FREE for Parent Aware Coaches and Professional Development Advisors
  • 4 clock hours
Who should attend:
  • Coaches
  • Consultants
  • Supervisors
  • Trainers
  • Others who are responsible for facilitating educators’ interaction skills as described in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) tool
 
 
 
 
 

CLASS® Pre-K Observer Reliability

June 10, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Learn how to become a reliable observer from certified Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) trainers.
  • IN PERSON: Monday and Tuesday, June 10-11, 2024, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, Pier B Resort Hotel, 800 West Railroad St. Duluth, MN 55802. Registration closes Thursday, May 23.
  • Cost: $500 per person; $400 for Parent Aware Coaches
  • 16 clock hours
Who should attend:
  • Anyone who participates in the Parent Aware (QRIS) system in Minnesota