PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

The Berea RTC provides regional and site-specific teacher and administrator professional learning and follow-up in the areas of development, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate, research-based, effective programs for young children. 
Please pay attention to the registration method. It differs from training to training.

All available PD will be posted on this page. You may also email andrea.ummel@berea.kyschools.us to be placed on the distribution list for lead teachers or, if you aren't a lead teacher, the open-registration distribution list.

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UPCOMING PD SESSIONS AND MEETINGS
ADMINISTRATION STAFF ONLY MEETINGS

Online/Self-Paced PD Currently Available

DIAL-4 AND BDI-3 SELF-PACED TRAINING COMING SOON
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NEW Building a Better IEP for Preschool
This course reviews the components of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and provides information about how to complete each step of the IEP development process including measurement methods and progress monitoring toward goals. Requirements for meeting the criteria established by the Kentucky Department of Education in regards to IEP development and implementation are addressed. This course is available through Canvas Free for Teachers. To register, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL to  andrea.ummel@berea.kyschools.us with your name(s) and email address(es) and you will receive an invitation. You will need to sign up for an account if you don't have one. The training will show up under "Courses". Upon completion you will be emailed a certificate for 3 hours of ECE-TRIS credit.
Administering, Scoring, and Interpreting the ASQ-3
This professional learning opportunity will provide participants with information necessary to administer, score, and interpret the Ages and Stages Questionnaire, 3rd edition (ASQ-3). Participants will gain an understanding of the screening process, explain how to administer the ASQ-3, and demonstrate how to score and interpret the results of the ASQ-3. You do not need to register for this training. DOWNLOAD THE PDF, watch the mini-lecture, score the sample questionnaire and complete the Google Form to receive a certificate and 2.5 hours of credit  in ECE-TRIS.
The following self-paced training is available upon request.
  • Active Supervision in Preschool - 2 hours ECE-TRIS credit​
  • ​Strengthening Family Engagement - 3 hours ECE-TRIS credit
  • Supporting Social Emotional Development in Early Learning - 3 hours ECE-TRIS credit

Upcoming PD Sessions and Meetings

BDI-3
The Battelle Developmental Inventory-3rd edition (BDI-3) is widely used as a diagnostic assessment for preschool aged children. In this professional learning opportunity, we will provide information about the BDI-3 including changes from the previous edition of the assessment instrument.  Participants will gain skills needed to administer, score, and interpret the results of the BDI-3 assessment. The new Battelle Early Academic Survey, which assesses early literacy and math skills, will also be discussed. No registration necessary. Join on Google Meet via the link below. Participants will receive a certificate for 3 hours and TRIS credit is available.

Friday, February 4, 2022
9:00-12:00

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ixj-zyqa-nbw Or dial: ‪(US) +1 413-359-0909‬ PIN: ‪561 907 932‬#​
ASSESSMENT TRAINING SERIES​
The following trainings have been created to provide an introduction or a review of a variety of early childhood assessments. During each training participants will learn about the type of assessment, how to utilize the assessment, and ways to use the data provided by the assessment. 

Each training is a stand alone training. You may attend all or any sessions. You do not need to register. Just join in at the links provided under each training. There are two identical sessions for each assessment. Please choose the session that fits your schedule. You will receive two hours of PD for each session you attend. No ECE-TRIS credit will be given. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jessica Hart at jessica.hart@berea.kyschools.us.

SESSION 1: BRIGANCE III
SESSION 2: TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD
SESSION 3: ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE:2
SESSION 4: DIAL-4
SESSION 5: AEPS
HIGH LEVERAGE PRACTICES FOR PRESCHOOL
High leverage practices are evidence based practices that are proven to improve outcomes for all students. Each of these sessions will introduce a different topic area of high leverage practices for preschool and provide strategies for implementation. You may choose to participate in as few or as many of the sessions as you like.

All sessions are on a Thursday afternoon from 3:30-5:30 via Google Meet.

​January 27, 2022: Instructional Practices
February 24, 2022: Family Partnership Practices
March 24, 2022: Classroom environment practices
April 28, 2022: Interactional practices

REGISTRATION: Please click on the link below to register and indicate your session preferences: https://forms.gle/5WFBiRsSPzCoPqvJ9
You will receive a meeting link via email approximately one week prior to the session.​
SOCIAL STORIES WORKSHOP​
This 4-Session virtual workshop will take place from 3:30 to 5:00 each day via Zoom. In order to receive credit, you will be expected to attend all four days. Registration is open now at the link provided below.

February 1. 2022
February 8, 2022
February 15, 2022
February 22, 2022

Social Stories™ are a very popular evidence based instructional strategy used worldwide with people with autism and other social communication disorders. They are a wonderful ‘go to’ intervention for a infinite variety of purposes. Unfortunately, they are frequently misused and misunderstood–resulting in stories…but definitely not Social Stories. Using lecture, discussion, demonstration, and a series of very short, fun, and informative activities, participants will learn how to develop a Social Story (or Social Article for adults) according to the recently updated and revised Social Stories 10.3 Criteria. The time will fly by!  Participants will finish the course understanding and knowing how to develop Social Stories, with a certificate to prove it.

Register HERE
You will receive an email invitation to join approximately one week prior to the first session.
Download a flyer with more information to share with your staff and colleagues.​
Tip of the Month: Serving Children with Autism​
​Our January 14th Tip of the Month session in collaboration with the Kentucky Autism Training Center will be on Implementing Visual Strategies to Support Student Independence. All sessions will take place from 11:30 to 12:30 via Google Meet. You do not need to register. Recordings of past meetings are listed on the right.

​Join the session at https://meet.google.com/ikk-aqjh-tys
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 219-401-0310‬ PIN: ‪780 209 737‬#

UPCOMING SESSIONS
February 11, 2022
March 11, 2022
April 8, 2022
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​SURVEY: Teachers and coordinators please help us establish subsequent monthly topics by filling out this survey.
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Recorded Past Sessions:
Reinforcement
​Sensory Processing
​Self Regulation
​Eligibility and Determination

Administration Staff Only Meetings

Leadership Meetings with KDE​​
  • Spring Leadership – March 24th beginning at 9:00 am, format TBD

Regular Monthly Administrator's Meetings
10:00-11:00 am via Google Meet​
  • January 12, 2022
  • February 16, 2022
  • April 13, 2022
  • May 11, 2022
  • June 15, 2022
Berea Early Childhood Regional Training Center
1010 Brandy Lane, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: 859-353-5479
Email: andrea.ummel@berea.kyschools.us