IN PERSON: Sensational Science
2023-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Theater (2nd Floor), 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
Explore sensational science activities as you learn with Dr. Navine Fortune!

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

ONLINE: CLASS Group Integration Discussions
2023-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | 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
2023-06-10 10:15 - 12:15 | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, 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
2023-06-10 12:45 - 14:45 | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, 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
2023-06-14 13:00 - 14:00 | 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! Moved to June 14th! Join us!

ELDS LUNCH SERIES! Math (6 of 7)
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | 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)
2023-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Online Class

Equipping Your Tool Belt: Intentional Interactions (ONLINE LUNCH & LEARN)
2023-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 you can be confident and comfortable on your observation day! Grab a friend and join us!

Equipping Your Tool Belt: Intentional Interactions (IN PERSON)
2023-07-26 13:00 - 14:00 | The Hive – VB Business Resource Center, 140 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, 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 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 | 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.

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

NATIONAL SPEAKER TEACHER TOM!!! Back to School Kick-Off Training (In Person)
2023-08-26 09:00 - 15:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Theater (2nd Floor), 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
Join our regional training and education team as we host a back to school training to get your year started off right! (Registration is limited to 100 so register today!)
We are so excited to have Teacher Tom lead us in a session titled “Thinking About Thinking” – “As educators we are in the business of learning, knowledge, and intelligence, each of which is a key component of thinking. Yet how much do we actually think about the process of thinking, especially as it pertains to young children? In this presentation, Teacher Tom uses a mixture of anecdotes, data, and provocative questions to take a look at the history and purpose of education and specifically at the process of thinking. He provides a framework for observing how children think under various circumstances, for discussing how we can create environments conducive to thinking, and for examining the role of teachers in a play-based (self-directed) curriculum. Participants will be invited to think deeply about their own thinking, to consider how and why we must be ‘researchers’ in the classroom, and to learn right alongside the children.” Learn more about him here! https://www.teachertomsworld.com/about
Event Timeline (*Subject to change)

8:45-9:10: Registration and Vendors
9:10-9:30: Welcome & Door Prizes!
9:30-10:00: Welcome – Ready Regions & VQB5 Updates
10:00-1:00: Teacher Tom – Thinking About Thinking
1:00-2:00: Lunch & Door Prizes!
2:00-3:00: Breakout Sessions

Be the Best Me! Behavior Intervention Strategies in Early Childhood (ONLINE)
2023-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
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 | 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
2023-12-09 10:15 - 12:15 | Virginia Beach Central Library Folio Room, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, 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
2023-12-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Beach Central Library Folio Room, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, 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!

Got Vision? Creating an Intentional Learning Vision Board (ONLINE)
2024-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
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.

Advanced Developmentally Appropriate Practices
2024-01-13 09:00 - 11:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, 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
2024-01-13 11:15 - 13:15 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, 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.

Lighting the Way with Open-Ended Questions (ONLINE LUNCH & LEARN)
2024-01-24 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
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 | 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)
2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 | 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)
2024-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | 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
2024-02-24 10:15 - 14:30 | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, 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)
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Marvelous March ECE Activities to Increase Engagement & Interactions
2024-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
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 | ONLINE, Online Class
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.

Outdoor Engagement and Play Activities
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
As we gear up for spring, Join Arti Kumar Jain as she leads a discussion on ways to engage children and increase intentional interactions in a fun way outdoors to expand their learning. You will work with other professionals to brainstorm and think of ideas that are easy to implement for children to explore the great outdoors.

Process Oriented Art
2024-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H170, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
Join Dr. Jeanne Tardiff as she shares how simple household items can become powerful tools in helping children express their creativity and artistic abilities. Learn best practices in early childhood art and take home some new ideas to facilitate art in your classroom.
