• ONLINE: CLASS Group Integration Discussions

    ONLINE Online Class

    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.

  • IN PERSON: Engaging Activities & Environments

    Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, United States

    Dr. Jeanne Hopkins is ready to help you build a toolbox of developmentally appropriate activities in all domains of learning that are fun and engaging!

  • IN PERSON: Circle Times that Work

    Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, United States

    How do you make the most of your circle time? Join Dr. Jeanne Hopkins as she leads you through how young children learn and how we can best teach them based on the latest standards.

  • ELDS LUNCH SERIES! Social Studies (5 of 7) MOVED TO JUNE 14TH

    ONLINE Online Class

    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! [...]

  • ELDS LUNCH SERIES! Math (6 of 7)

    ONLINE Online Class

    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!

  • ELDS LUNCH SERIES! Fine Arts (7 of 7)

    ONLINE Online Class

    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!

  • Equipping Your Tool Belt: Intentional Interactions (ONLINE LUNCH & LEARN)

    ONLINE Online Class

    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 [...]

  • Equipping Your Tool Belt: Intentional Interactions (IN PERSON)

    The Hive - VB Business Resource Center 140 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Join trainer Arti Kumar Jain 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 [...]

  • Tips & Tricks for Transitions (ONLINE LUNCH & LEARN)

    ONLINE Online Class

    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. 

  • Play Based Learning and Communication (ONLINE)

    ONLINE Online Class

    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. 

  • Best Practices In Transitions

    Virginia Beach Central Library Folio Room 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, United States

    Join Dr. Jeanne Hopkins as you learn about theory and application of best practices in transitions from resources using NAEYC, CSEFEL, TACSEI, AND CLASS!

  • Interactions

    Virginia Beach Central Library Folio Room 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, United States

    Join Dr. Jeanne Hopkins as you discover how children learn and what they need to succeed. Facilitating learning experiences IS teaching. You will love learning positive guidance strategies and taking back free resources to use in your classroom!

  • Advanced Developmentally Appropriate Practices

    TCC Campus - ATC Bldg. Room H170 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Join Dr. Jeanne Hopkins as she reviews NAEYC's definition of developmentally appropriate practice as well as discuss several child development theories and what they look like in the classroom. Training aligns with CLASS, ELDS, and NAEYC's Anti-Bias Curriculum.

  • Learning Environments

    TCC Campus - ATC Bldg. Room H170 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    Join Dr. Jeanne Hopkins as she helps participant find ways to structure their learning environments to reduce problematic behaviors and increase children's creativity and curiosity.

  • Activities for the Heart (ONLINE)

    ONLINE Online Class

    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)

    ONLINE Online Class

    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)

    ONLINE Online Class

    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.

  • Nurturing Creativity

    Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, United States

    A naturally curious and creative child is a gift! Join Beverly Becker as you discuss creativity and how you can unleash it in your classroom.

  • Virtual Community Gathering (ONLINE)

    ONLINE Online Class

    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.