Online Back to School Kick-Off Training for Early Childhood Providers
2022-09-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Join us for an exciting day of training featuring national trainer, Amanda Morgan of notjustcute.com as she helps us go deeper in developing intentional interactions with the children and families we serve. Hear from Minus 9-5, the new Southeastern Ready Region partner, to learn about the exciting developments happening in early childhood and how it supports you as an educator. Arti Kumar-Jain, CEO of Love & Light 4 Kidz, will also be leading participants in a session on Mindfulness and Self-Care as we seek to find ways to manage in even the most stressful times. Start your year off right by learning together in our professional community.

Online: Assessment and Observations: Yikes! They're Here to Observe Me?
2022-10-27 18:30 - 20:00
Join Square One Trainer, Arti Kumar-Jain, as she helps educators navigate observations. Being observed can be such a challenge. This workshop is designed to reduce the anxiety behind observations. Tools and strategies will be provided to help educators understand the why and what behind the visit.

Online: Building Our Toolbelt in Regards for Student Perspectives
2022-11-05 09:00 - 23:00
Join Square One trainer, Arti Kumar-Jain, as she leads educators in discovering how to engage children in the classroom and reflect on student perspectives.

Online: Equitable Family Engagement: Fostering Family as the First & Forever Teacher
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:30
Join Square One trainer, Dr. Navine Fortune, as she leads educators through Early Learning Development Standards guiding principles as they relate to supporting Dual Language Learners and their families by recognizing that families are children’s first and forever teachers.

Online: Celebrating Diversity: Supporting Family Structures in your ECE Classroom
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:30
There are lots of unique family structures in our communities. Join Square One trainer, Dr. Navne Fortune, as she leads educators as they think through how to support and connect with diverse family populations in their ECE programs.

Online: Rough-and-Tumble: Letting Kids Express their Brain-Body Connection
2022-12-14 19:00 - 20:30
Join Square One trainer, Jeanne Hopkins, as she explores the importance of rough-and-tumble play for young children, and how to facilitate it in a way that it aligns with CLASS.

ELDS LUNCH SERIES! Social Emotional Development (1 of 7)
2023-03-08 13:00 - 14:00
Together you will review the Virginia Early Learning Development Standards, look at a few key indicators, and relate them to CLASS and ITERS/ECERS standards. Sample activities will also be shared. Do miss this dynamic hour of learning with Dr. Jeanne Hopkins, Program Chair and Professor of Early Childhood Development at TCC. Don’t forget your lunch!

LUNCH SERIES! Diversity & Dual Language Power Hour (2 of 4)
2023-04-05 13:00 - 14:00
Our communities are diverse and because of this, we have to focus on ways to support all learners. During these powerful hours of learning led by Dr. Navine Fortune, we will look at creating multicultural environments, discuss developing cultural competence, and learn ways to promote awareness and diversity in your everyday work. Grab your lunch and join us!

ELDS LUNCH SERIES! Health & Physical Development (3 of 7)
2023-04-19 13:00 - 14:00

LUNCH SERIES! Diversity & Dual Language Power Hour (3 of 4)
2023-05-03 13:00 - 14:00

ONLINE: Mindfulness in the Classroom
2023-05-08 18:00 - 20:00
Join Arti Kumar-Jain as you learn strategies, tips, and ways to use mindfulness in the classroom to help manage and regulate behavior

ELDS LUNCH SERIES! Science (4 of 7)
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00

LUNCH SERIES! Diversity & Dual Language Power Hour (4 of 4)
2023-06-07 13:00 - 14:00

ONLINE: CLASS Group Integration Discussions
2023-06-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join Arti Kumar-Jain as you come together and reflect on fall and spring CLASS observations. Use feedback and standards to learn about and continue to implement strategies in various domains.

ELDS LUNCH SERIES! Social Studies (5 of 7) MOVED TO JUNE 14TH
2023-06-14 13:00 - 14:00
Together you will review the Virginia Early Learning Development Standards, look at a few key indicators, and relate them to CLASS and ITERS/ECERS standards. Sample activities will also be shared. Do miss this dynamic hour of learning with Dr. Jeanne Hopkins, Program Chair and Professor of Early Childhood Development at TCC. Don’t forget your lunch! Moved to June 14th! Join us!

ELDS LUNCH SERIES! Math (6 of 7)
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00

ELDS LUNCH SERIES! Fine Arts (7 of 7)
2023-07-12 13:00 - 14:00

Equipping Your Tool Belt: Intentional Interactions (ONLINE LUNCH & LEARN)
2023-07-20 13:00 - 14:00
Join trainer Arti Kumar Jain on Zoom as she walks participants through what the CLASS tool is designed to measure and why it is a critical assessment for today’s classroom. This training will give you a solid foundation as we prepare for the upcoming year and also help you better understand the observation process so you can be confident and comfortable on your observation day! Grab a friend and join us!

Tips & Tricks for Transitions (ONLINE LUNCH & LEARN)
2023-08-02 13:00 - 14:00
Need fun and easy ways to incorporate transitions into your daily routines to maximize learning time and fun? Join trainer Arti Kumar Jain as she leads participants to think through their current practices and reimagine transition time in their classrooms.

Engagement with Families for a Great School Year! (ONLINE LUNCH & LEARN)
2023-08-15 13:00 - 14:00
Join trainer Arti Kumar Jain as she walks participants through fun and easy ways to engage families and support at-home relationships and learning.

Be the Best Me! Behavior Intervention Strategies in Early Childhood (ONLINE)
2023-09-20 18:00 - 20:00
Behaviors happen! Join trainer Arti Kumar Jain as she discusses behavior strategies and techniques to increase students’ ability to engage and learn in their environment.

Play Based Learning and Communication (ONLINE)
2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:00
Join trainer Arti Kumar Jain as she teaches how to effectively engage in play based learning and create deeper relationships with children and their learning to increase quality interactions and communication.

Got Vision? Creating an Intentional Learning Vision Board (ONLINE)
2024-01-10 18:00 - 20:00
Start the year off right with developing a vision for both your personal and professional goals. You are sure to be refreshed and focused after gathering in community with trainer Arti Kumar Jain.

Lighting the Way with Open-Ended Questions (ONLINE LUNCH & LEARN)
2024-01-24 13:00 - 14:00
Grab your lunch and learn with trainer Arti Kumar Jain as you ponder the power of open-ended questions and how relationships continue to evolve and blossom as childrens’ learning is truly engaged!

Activities for the Heart (ONLINE)
2024-02-08 13:00 - 14:00
Join Arti Kumar-Jain as she leads us in a time to reflect on activities that build on fostering kindness and compassion for self and others while keeping intentional interactions and teaching in mind.

Terrific Transitions (ONLINE)
2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:00
Join Arti Kumar-Jain as she helps you reflect on easy and effective transitions that can help facilitate time-saving strategies for engagement, cooperation, and fun while keeping intentional interactions and teaching in mind.

The Fun of Shared Reading (ONLINE)
2024-02-22 13:00 - 14:00
Join Arti Kumar-Jain as she discusses the Art of Shared Reading. Engaging children in reading opportunities allows for continued growth and diving into books is powerful for children and fun too. All done through the lens of intentional interactions and teaching in mind.

Virtual Community Gathering (ONLINE)
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:00
A time to get together to discuss strategies, ideas, and wellness overall for early childcare providers and leadership led by Arti Kumar-Jain. Participants will discuss personal and professional goals for the next month.

Marvelous March ECE Activities to Increase Engagement & Interactions
2024-03-07 13:00 - 14:00
Join Arti Kumar Jain as she leads a discussion on March activities that are easy, fun, and child-centered. The goal is to focus on increasing engagement and interactions in the classroom.

The 4 C's of Misbehavior
2024-03-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join Arti Kumar Jain as she leads a discussion on the Crucial C’s to help identify misbehavior in children to address ways in which they seek engagement and connection.
