Professional Development
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A Promise to Families
As Early Childhood Educators, you and your teams hold the hearts and minds of the future in your hands. Families entrust you to care for their children and help them learn and grow. Continuing to strengthen your skills and practice is a part of that trust, and the professional development you choose can assist you on that journey and your commitment to children and families. As you consider what will support your own personal growth, take a peak at some of the opportunities below. |
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Required Trainings for HS Lead Teachers and EHS Teachers
Creative Curriculum
Smart Teach Interrater Reliability
Studies
Creative Curriculum
- HS Lead Teachers will receive a training at least once on the Creative Curriculum for Preschool
- EHS Teachers will receive a training at least once on the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos.
- There are LIVE training options within the Teaching Strategies online Quorum.
- You may also be able to complete a Creative Curriculum training through your local ISD.
Smart Teach Interrater Reliability
- HS Teachers must complete the Preschool certification every 3 years.
- EHS Teachers must complete the Infants, Toddlers, & Two's every 3 years.
- If HS Assistant Teachers assist with completing checkpoints, they must also complete their certification.
Studies
- HS Teachers must receive a training on Studies at least once.
- This training is available within the Teaching Strategies online Quorum.
Professional Development Opportunities Available Through NMCAA
NMCAA offers a variety of training opportunities each year:
NMCAA offers a variety of training opportunities each year:
- Smart Teach
- CLASS for Preschool Teachers
- CLASS for Infant and Toddler Teachers
- Your Journey Together
- Other trainings, check with your Coordinator for details
Professional Development Opportunities Available on ECLKC
- iPD: The iPD Portfolio is a learning management system created to support ongoing professional development for staff in Head Start and child care settings. It contains accessible, self-paced modules based on staff roles and interests. Some of the iPD courses have been approved by the State of Michigan to meet the professional development requirements for childcare providers to receive credit in MiRegistry. For the current list of approved courses click here.
- ECLKC 15 Minute In-Service Suites: These 15-minute in-service suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.