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SUMMARY:[Loudoun] Discovering the WHY: Empowering Families and Childcare Providers Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Early Childhood Conference!\n\n\n Attendees will gain valuable insights\, practical tools\, and opportunities to connect with experts and peers who share a passion for quality early childhood education. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite collaboration and empowerment within your community.\n This inspiring event brings families and educators together to explore strategies for nurturing strong partnerships and fostering positive outcomes for children.\n To register your group\, please provide each participant’s name and email address. A confirmation email with further details will be sent to each individual. Please ensure all information is accurate to prevent registration issues.\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER: Chazz LewisEducational specialist\, keynote speaker\, parent consultant\, and teacher coach. Mr. Chazz is committed to helping Parents and Teachers develop their children in a way that is less frustrating and more enjoyable/effective for everyone. Author of several books and host of the Learning Curve with Mr. Chazz Podcast.\n\n*This listing is for the Loudoun event. One of three early childhood conferences. Two other events will take place in Fredericksburg on Saturday\, April 26th. Then another event in Manassas on Saturday\, May 10th. Come to as many events as you’d like! More details on our page*
URL:https://foundationfirstva.org/event/loudoun-discovering-the-why-empowering-families-and-childcare-providers-together/
LOCATION:Dulles South Parks and Rec\, South Riding\, 24950 Riding Center Dr\, South Riding\, VA\, 20152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Programs & Teachers
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Impact of Raciolinguistic Bias in Early Childhood Classrooms: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:In this panel discussion\, participants will share their own experiences with raciolinguistic bias and examine its existence in early childhood classrooms.  Learn more – https://sflece.org/page/webinars
URL:https://foundationfirstva.org/event/webinar-the-impact-of-raciolinguistic-bias-in-early-childhood-classrooms-a-panel-discussion/
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SUMMARY:Trauma\, the Brain\, and Hope: Implications for Professional Practice A professional development workshop with Jessica Sinarski
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our office at 10304 Eaton Place\, Fairfax for this professional workshop.\n\n \n\nKids with tough histories often exhibit some “tough” behaviors\, like opposition\, aggression\, and defiance. It’s a brain thing! In this professional development workshop with Jessica Sinarski\, discover the hopeful side of neuroscience\, with plenty of user-friendly applications for all ages.\n\n \n\nhttps://bit.ly/profworkshop24
URL:https://foundationfirstva.org/event/trauma-the-brain-and-hope-implications-for-professional-practice-a-professional-development-workshop-with-jessica-sinarski/
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Restful Babies & Tots
DESCRIPTION:Routines\, Engaging interactions\, Safe environments and Trusting relationships are all essential to ensure quality rest for babies and tots. These exciting professional institutes will focus on strategies caregivers and program leaders can use in creating peaceful moments for Virginia’s infants and toddlers. There will be sessions for directors and providers.
URL:https://foundationfirstva.org/event/celebrating-restful-babies-tots/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Center\, 20 Sanford Dr\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22406\, United States
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SUMMARY:Provider Training: Early Math for Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, we will define math concepts for infants and toddlers.  We will identify strategies for your classroom and how this relates to the CLASS dimensions.
URL:https://foundationfirstva.org/event/provider-training-early-math-for-infants-and-toddlers/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
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SUMMARY:In-Person Toddler CLASS® Observer Training
DESCRIPTION:To attain certification as a CLASS® Observer\, it is essential to possess a comprehensive understanding of the CLASS® tool. This involves successfully completing a 2-day training session and passing a reliability test post-training. Attendance and active participation on both days are mandatory for all participants. Once certified as an Infant CLASS® Observer\, responsibilities include conducting CLASS® observations\, coding the observations\, entering scores into LinkB5\, and delivering constructive feedback to classroom teachers.
URL:https://foundationfirstva.org/event/in-person-toddler-class-observer-training/
LOCATION:RAP Office\, 10718 Ballantraye Dr. Suite 402\, Fredericksburg\, Virginia\, 22407
CATEGORIES:Programs & Teachers
ORGANIZER;CN="Feel free to reach out to Courtney Vogenitz with any questions":MAILTO:observerspecialist@foundationfirstva.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Toddler CLASS® Observer Training
DESCRIPTION:To attain certification as a CLASS® Observer\, it is essential to possess a comprehensive understanding of the CLASS® tool. This involves successfully completing a 2-day training session and passing a reliability test post-training. Attendance and active participation on both days are mandatory for all participants. Once certified as a Toddler CLASS® Observer\, responsibilities include conducting CLASS® observations\, coding the observations\, entering scores into LinkB5\, and delivering constructive feedback to classroom teachers.
URL:https://foundationfirstva.org/event/virtual-toddler-class-observer-training/
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