Professional Knowledge

What does Public Act 100-0105 do?

PK-3TeachLeadGrow.org. Take a tour of the new FREE web-based, Danielson Framework-aligned learning toolkit that provides videos and tips-n-tools for teachers and leaders that can easily be used to enhance early learning classrooms. Leave this session with many ideas for maximizing this online resource focused on the critical first years of school.

Soyul & Teacher Yvette… Adventures in Preschool Second Language Acquisition, a singular video series, showcases the teacher-child dynamic across 14 months.

The Young Dual Language Learner: 20 Short Videos is a vibrant series and professional development tool, shining a bright light on best practices in dual language learning. Now available on our YouTube channel!  This series features 20 three-minute videos and offers online streaming, presenter’s guide and questions & reflections.

These PPT handouts were used during the webinar on March 20, 2019

PK-3TeachLeadGrow.org. Take a tour of the new FREE web-based, Danielson Framework-aligned learning toolkit that provides videos and tips-n-tools for teachers and leaders that can easily be used to enhance early learning classrooms. Leave this session with many ideas for maximizing this online resource focused on the critical first years of school.

1-hour webinar that took place on March 20, 2019.

PK-3TeachLeadGrow.org. Take a tour of the new FREE web-based, Danielson Framework-aligned learning toolkit that provides videos and tips-n-tools for teachers and leaders that can easily be used to enhance early learning classrooms. Leave this session with many ideas for maximizing this online resource focused on the critical first years of school.

1.5-hour webinar that took place on January 23, 2019.

Accepted models of Pre-K English Learner services. Examples of screeners & assessments that accommodate Pre-K English Learner students. Effective ESL/Bilingual Program elements and examples which utilize Excelerate, IELDS, and WIDA Standards. Share available resources, such as the EL Program Framework, Training &Technical Assistance, Standards, & strategies.

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2-Hour webinar that took place on January 22, 2019.

Understanding of the research-based benefits of incorporating mindfulness into personal life and early childhood classroom. Increased familiarity with mindfulness practices supporting adult development. Knowledge of mindfulness strategies supporting child development within early childhood classroom environments.

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This is the PowerPoint presentation from the webinar on Defining Early Childhood a Multi-tiered System of Supports Framework that took place on November 1, 2018.

2-Hr Webinar that took place on November 14, 2017.

Establishing and implementing a Multi-tiered System of Supports framework provides the opportunity for programs to sustain evidenced based practices that improve student and teacher outcomes. Participants will receive guidance and  strategies on ways to determine how to embed Multi-tiered System of Supports into their daily practices, curriculum and assessment to meet the whole child in early learner settings.