TRAININGS

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 Let’s Get Comfortable with ITERS‑3
A hands-on training to help infant-toddler teachers understand and use the ITERS-3 tool for quality improvement.
Duration: 5.5 hours

Let’s Get Comfortable with ECERS‑3
Designed for preschool educators to gain confidence using ECERS-3 to assess and improve classroom practices.
Duration: 5.5 hours

ERS‑3 Made Simple: A Practical Introduction to ITERS‑3 & ECERS‑3
An overview training that breaks down both ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 for programs looking for a practical, beginner-friendly training for all teachers.
Duration: 3 hours

Interactions Through the CLASS Lens
Examines key CLASS domains (Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, Instructional Support) to strengthen daily interactions.
Duration: 2 hours

Every Child Belongs: Preventing Suspension and Expulsion in Early Childhood 

This training explores how programs can reduce exclusionary practices by build

inclusive, equitable environments. Participants will examine the role of bias, behavior interpretation, and data in decision-making, and learn proactive strategies to keep every child supported and included.

Duration: 3 hours

Trauma-Informed Practices
Introduces trauma basics and how early educators can support healing, regulation, and resilience in young children.
Duration: 3 hours

Guiding Children’s Behavior – It Starts with Us
Explores adult responses and relationship-based strategies to guide behavior positively in early learning settings.
Duration: 3 hours

Predictability with Purpose: Using Routines to Guide Behavior
Learn how consistent routines and schedule supports can reduce challenging behavior and build emotional security.
Duration: 2.5 hours

Beyond the Drop-Off: Strengthening Family Engagement to Prevent Challenging Behavior
Builds skills for engaging families as true partners, learn skills to resolve conflict, with a focus on reducing behavior issues through shared strategies.
Duration: 3 hours 

Professionalism & Quality in Early Care Environments
Defines professionalism in early childhood and connects it to daily practice, program quality, and career growth.
Duration: 2.5 hours

Thrive Together: Engaging and Retaining Staff for a Vibrant Workplace
Explores how to reduce staff turnover and build a positive workplace culture using research-backed practices.
Duration: 3.5 hours

Collaborative Classrooms: Teaming Up for Success
Focuses on co-teaching relationships and how teaching teams can work together effectively to support children.
Duration: 3.5 hours

The Power of Play: Nurturing Brains and Building Skills

Explore why play is essential to early childhood education, backed by brain science and developmental research. This session helps educators understand how to guide rather than direct, knowing when to step in and when to let children lead. We'll touch on the benefits of risky play, support for growing independence, and how to help families see that play is real preparation for kindergarten.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Interested in one or more of the trainings above? Contact us to schedule one for your program. 

All training registrations are completed through PDIS.
To register, log in to your PDIS account and use the Learning Search to find the training title. Request the posted session, then follow the email instructions to submit payment.
Directors: Please contact us directly for group registration and single payment options.