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 served under IDEA.
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.
Online/Self-Paced PD Currently Available
NEW Classroom Instruction Assessment: Observing, Documenting, and Planning
This training reviews the importance of observation and documentation for planning instruction that meets each child’s individual needs. Methods that can be used to document children’s development are discussed as well as how the documentation can be used to plan classroom instruction. Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to explain the importance of planning observations of young children, identify multiple methods for documenting observations, and use documentation to plan classroom instruction. Please GO TO THIS LINK to complete the training to receive 3 hours of PD/TRIS credit. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days.
This training reviews the importance of observation and documentation for planning instruction that meets each child’s individual needs. Methods that can be used to document children’s development are discussed as well as how the documentation can be used to plan classroom instruction. Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to explain the importance of planning observations of young children, identify multiple methods for documenting observations, and use documentation to plan classroom instruction. Please GO TO THIS LINK to complete the training to receive 3 hours of PD/TRIS credit. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days.
NEW Introduction to the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards
The purpose of the Early Childhood Standards is to provide educators with a guide to preparing children for success in school, starting in infancy through four-year-olds. After taking this Introduction to the Standards and Family Guides session, participants will be able to describe the revisions to Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards, explain the purpose of the Standards and how they should be implemented, navigate the online Early Childhood Standards and companion Family Guides, and identify the alignment of the developmental continuum of the Standards. Please GO TO THIS LINK to complete the training to receive 2 hours of PD/TRIS credit. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days.
The purpose of the Early Childhood Standards is to provide educators with a guide to preparing children for success in school, starting in infancy through four-year-olds. After taking this Introduction to the Standards and Family Guides session, participants will be able to describe the revisions to Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards, explain the purpose of the Standards and how they should be implemented, navigate the online Early Childhood Standards and companion Family Guides, and identify the alignment of the developmental continuum of the Standards. Please GO TO THIS LINK to complete the training to receive 2 hours of PD/TRIS credit. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days.
NEW Kentucky's Early Childhood Standards: Communication and Language and Early Literacy
After taking this session on the Communication and Language and Early Literacy domains, participants will be able to define communication, language, and early literacy and how they align, identify placement of example behaviors along the developmental continuum for each domain, and explain the appropriate use of the Dual Language Learners Appendix and resources included in Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards. Please GO TO THIS LINK to complete the training to receive 2 hours of PD/TRIS credit. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days.
After taking this session on the Communication and Language and Early Literacy domains, participants will be able to define communication, language, and early literacy and how they align, identify placement of example behaviors along the developmental continuum for each domain, and explain the appropriate use of the Dual Language Learners Appendix and resources included in Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards. Please GO TO THIS LINK to complete the training to receive 2 hours of PD/TRIS credit. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days.
NEW Project Based Learning for Inclusive Preschool Programs
This training will describe project-based learning and how this type of learning supports overall child development. The stages of project-based learning will be discussed, and participants will gain an understanding of how to implement each stage of the project. Please GO TO THIS LINK to complete the training to receive 3 hours of PD/TRIS credit. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days.
This training will describe project-based learning and how this type of learning supports overall child development. The stages of project-based learning will be discussed, and participants will gain an understanding of how to implement each stage of the project. Please GO TO THIS LINK to complete the training to receive 3 hours of PD/TRIS credit. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days.
NEW Dialogic Reading: An Early Literacy Intervention
Dialogic Reading is an evidence based strategy to support early literacy development with young children. This training will provide participants with the research behind dialogic reading and will walk them through the steps of implementing dialogic reading in their classroom or program. Please GO TO THIS LINK to complete the training to receive 3 hours of PD/TRIS credit. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days.
Dialogic Reading is an evidence based strategy to support early literacy development with young children. This training will provide participants with the research behind dialogic reading and will walk them through the steps of implementing dialogic reading in their classroom or program. Please GO TO THIS LINK to complete the training to receive 3 hours of PD/TRIS credit. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days.
Using Preschool Behavior Data Purposefully
This session provides an overview why we should collect behavior data and how to efficiently collect behavior data so that you can use it purposefully. To complete this professional learning session, you do not need to register. Please DOWNLOAD THE PDF and complete the assignments in order. After you complete and submit the Google form to receive 1 hour of PD credit, you will receive a certificate of completion via email within 10 days. ECE-TRIS credit is not available.
This session provides an overview why we should collect behavior data and how to efficiently collect behavior data so that you can use it purposefully. To complete this professional learning session, you do not need to register. Please DOWNLOAD THE PDF and complete the assignments in order. After you complete and submit the Google form to receive 1 hour of PD credit, you will receive a certificate of completion via email within 10 days. ECE-TRIS credit is not available.
Trauma Informed Care
Understanding how trauma impacts performance in the educational setting can change how we interact with our most vulnerable youth. This training will build the participant's fluency in defining trauma, describing how trauma may look in the classroom, discussing how trauma can affect student development and impact learning, and how to assess current school-wide and classroom systems with trauma informed lens. DOWNLOAD THE PDF and complete the assignments in order. After you complete and submit the Google form to receive 6 hours of PD credit, a certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days. TRIS credit is not available. (Please note that this is the same training that was previously available through The Holler.)
Understanding how trauma impacts performance in the educational setting can change how we interact with our most vulnerable youth. This training will build the participant's fluency in defining trauma, describing how trauma may look in the classroom, discussing how trauma can affect student development and impact learning, and how to assess current school-wide and classroom systems with trauma informed lens. DOWNLOAD THE PDF and complete the assignments in order. After you complete and submit the Google form to receive 6 hours of PD credit, a certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 10 days. TRIS credit is not available. (Please note that this is the same training that was previously available through The Holler.)
The following self-paced training is available upon request . * **
- Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning: This session provides an overview of the DIAL-4 as well as information about how to administer and score the assessment. You do not need to register for this training. (1 hour ECE-TRIS credit)
- Administering, Scoring, and Interpreting the 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. (2.5 hours ECE-TRIS credit)
- Building a Better IEP: This training will walk through each step of developing an Individualized Education Plan for preschool children. This will include writing the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, developing functional IEP goals, and monitoring progress. Expectations for meeting Kentucky Department of Education onitoring expectations as they related to IEP’s will be incorporated into each step. (3 hours ECE-TRIS credit)
* Please email andrea.ummel@berea.kyschools.us with your name, email address and school/agency including your school/site for more information. Make sure to specify the name of the training(s) you are interested in.
** TRIS credit can only be given once within a 5-year period. PD credit is still available.
** TRIS credit can only be given once within a 5-year period. PD credit is still available.
Serving Children with Autism
These recordings, offered in collaboration with the Kentucky Autism Training Center, are from the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Autism Tip of the Month sessions. Watching these recordings will not give you any kind of credit.
Spring Recorded Sessions
Diagnosis and Eligibility
Reinforcement Strategies for Self-Regulation
Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation
Evidence Based Strategies to Support Self-Regulation
Sensory Processing
Reinforcement
Visual Supports, Part 1
Visual Supports, Part 2
Communication, Part 1: Communication is a 2-Way Street
Communication, Part 2: Communication Friendly Classroom
Fall Recorded Sessions
Learning Characteristics, Part 1
Learning Characteristics, Part 2
These recordings, offered in collaboration with the Kentucky Autism Training Center, are from the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Autism Tip of the Month sessions. Watching these recordings will not give you any kind of credit.
Spring Recorded Sessions
Diagnosis and Eligibility
Reinforcement Strategies for Self-Regulation
Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation
Evidence Based Strategies to Support Self-Regulation
Sensory Processing
Reinforcement
Visual Supports, Part 1
Visual Supports, Part 2
Communication, Part 1: Communication is a 2-Way Street
Communication, Part 2: Communication Friendly Classroom
Fall Recorded Sessions
Learning Characteristics, Part 1
Learning Characteristics, Part 2
Upcoming PD Sessions and Meetings
Promoting Self-Regulation with the Second Step Early Learning Curriculum
Social-emotional learning is tied closely to children’s ability to develop self-regulation skills. In this session we will review the components of social-emotional learning, executive function, and self-regulation in preschool aged children. We will also demonstrate how the Second Step Early Learning Curriculum supports the development of these skills in the preschool classroom. Participants will receive a Second Step Early Learning Curriculum Kit and 3 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
June 13, 2023, 9:30 to 12:30 EST
Madison County Public Library, Room 138
507 W. Main Street, Richmond 40475
Register at https://forms.gle/RVkQP8fC1Fidt7PH7
Social-emotional learning is tied closely to children’s ability to develop self-regulation skills. In this session we will review the components of social-emotional learning, executive function, and self-regulation in preschool aged children. We will also demonstrate how the Second Step Early Learning Curriculum supports the development of these skills in the preschool classroom. Participants will receive a Second Step Early Learning Curriculum Kit and 3 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
June 13, 2023, 9:30 to 12:30 EST
Madison County Public Library, Room 138
507 W. Main Street, Richmond 40475
Register at https://forms.gle/RVkQP8fC1Fidt7PH7
Using Visual Supports for Students with Autism and Other Disabilities
Have you ever wanted to implement more visual supports with your students but struggled to find the time to create them? We will review different types of visual supports and provide time and materials for participants to make visual supports to take back to the classroom. This session is a collaboration between the Kentucky Autism Training Center and the Berea RTC. You will receive 4 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
June 20, 2023, 9:30 to 1:30 EST
Madison County Public Library, Room 013
507 W. Main Street, Richmond 40475
Register at https://forms.gle/nkAJESKFGDT3ru8C7
Have you ever wanted to implement more visual supports with your students but struggled to find the time to create them? We will review different types of visual supports and provide time and materials for participants to make visual supports to take back to the classroom. This session is a collaboration between the Kentucky Autism Training Center and the Berea RTC. You will receive 4 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
June 20, 2023, 9:30 to 1:30 EST
Madison County Public Library, Room 013
507 W. Main Street, Richmond 40475
Register at https://forms.gle/nkAJESKFGDT3ru8C7
Creating Physical, Social, and Temporal Supports to Reduce Challenging Behaviors in Preschool
Environmental organization and support is the basis for providing structure for preschool aged children to help them engage in learning activities, interact appropriately with peers, and follow rules and routines. This session will provide information and strategies to assist preschool staff with developing environmental supports including physical organization, expectations and rules, and schedules and routines. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
June 22, 2023, 9:30 to 3:30 EST
Madison County Public Library, Room 138
507 W. Main Street, Richmond 40475
Register at https://forms.gle/BCGBzpsMPjWtzFro8
Environmental organization and support is the basis for providing structure for preschool aged children to help them engage in learning activities, interact appropriately with peers, and follow rules and routines. This session will provide information and strategies to assist preschool staff with developing environmental supports including physical organization, expectations and rules, and schedules and routines. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
June 22, 2023, 9:30 to 3:30 EST
Madison County Public Library, Room 138
507 W. Main Street, Richmond 40475
Register at https://forms.gle/BCGBzpsMPjWtzFro8
Teaching Social Emotional Skills to Reduce Challenging Behaviors in Preschool
Preschool children often come to us without the social skills necessary for success in the early learning environment. In this session we will identify strategies that preschool staff can use to teach children how to appropriately express emotions, interact appropriately with their peers, solve social problems, and manage anger and impulse. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
June 27, 2023, 9:30 to 3:30 EST
GC Garland Administration Building, Large Conference Room
710 N Main St, London, KY 40741
Register at https://forms.gle/48qtPNYo2FSVs4fLA
Preschool children often come to us without the social skills necessary for success in the early learning environment. In this session we will identify strategies that preschool staff can use to teach children how to appropriately express emotions, interact appropriately with their peers, solve social problems, and manage anger and impulse. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
June 27, 2023, 9:30 to 3:30 EST
GC Garland Administration Building, Large Conference Room
710 N Main St, London, KY 40741
Register at https://forms.gle/48qtPNYo2FSVs4fLA
Assistive Technology: Tools You Can Use
The Berea RTC has an assistive technology lending library for use by public preschool programs. This professional learning opportunity will help participants become familiar with the materials available for check out and give them a chance to use some of the materials. Participants will also have an opportunity to create low-tech assistive technology items. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit. SLP credit is also available.
June 29, 2023, 9:00 to 3:00 EST
Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room
216 Pauline Drive, Berea 40403
Register at https://forms.gle/vPWsRP71BQonvHaM7
The Berea RTC has an assistive technology lending library for use by public preschool programs. This professional learning opportunity will help participants become familiar with the materials available for check out and give them a chance to use some of the materials. Participants will also have an opportunity to create low-tech assistive technology items. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit. SLP credit is also available.
June 29, 2023, 9:00 to 3:00 EST
Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room
216 Pauline Drive, Berea 40403
Register at https://forms.gle/vPWsRP71BQonvHaM7
Breaking Down Barriers: Making Classrooms More Visually Friendly for ALL Children
THIS SESSION IS OFFERED TWICE. CHOOSE THE SESSION THAT IS MOST CONVENIENT.
Consultants from the Kentucky School for the Blind will present this professional learning opportunity that provides strategies to create classrooms supportive of self-regulation and participation for all young children, especially children with learning issues, autism, and vision needs. Participants will receive a kit of materials that they can take back to implement the strategies addressed. You will receive 3 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
July 13, 2023, 9:00 to 12:00 EST
Laurel Campus of Somerset Community College, Health Sciences Building, Room 113
100 University Drive, London 40741
Register at https://forms.gle/KdbNiQtnfn69q7zM6
OR
July 14, 2023, 9:30 to 12:30 EST
Madison County Public Library
507 W. Main Street, Richmond 40475
Register at https://forms.gle/BZo3pHZssvu4rYkr7
THIS SESSION IS OFFERED TWICE. CHOOSE THE SESSION THAT IS MOST CONVENIENT.
Consultants from the Kentucky School for the Blind will present this professional learning opportunity that provides strategies to create classrooms supportive of self-regulation and participation for all young children, especially children with learning issues, autism, and vision needs. Participants will receive a kit of materials that they can take back to implement the strategies addressed. You will receive 3 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
July 13, 2023, 9:00 to 12:00 EST
Laurel Campus of Somerset Community College, Health Sciences Building, Room 113
100 University Drive, London 40741
Register at https://forms.gle/KdbNiQtnfn69q7zM6
OR
July 14, 2023, 9:30 to 12:30 EST
Madison County Public Library
507 W. Main Street, Richmond 40475
Register at https://forms.gle/BZo3pHZssvu4rYkr7
Trauma Informed Care
Understanding how trauma impacts performance in the educational setting can change how we interact with our most vulnerable youth. This training will build the participant's fluency in defining trauma, describing how trauma may look in the classroom, discussing how trauma can effect student development and impact learning, and how to assess current school-wide and classroom systems with a trauma informed lens. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
PLEASE NOTE: This session may be canceled if there isn't sufficient interest.
July 14, 2023, 9:00 to 3:00 EST
Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative Training Room
55 Waco Drive, London 40741
Register at: https://forms.gle/BGw8WSZgtGugEiHu5
Understanding how trauma impacts performance in the educational setting can change how we interact with our most vulnerable youth. This training will build the participant's fluency in defining trauma, describing how trauma may look in the classroom, discussing how trauma can effect student development and impact learning, and how to assess current school-wide and classroom systems with a trauma informed lens. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
PLEASE NOTE: This session may be canceled if there isn't sufficient interest.
July 14, 2023, 9:00 to 3:00 EST
Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative Training Room
55 Waco Drive, London 40741
Register at: https://forms.gle/BGw8WSZgtGugEiHu5
Using the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce Approach with Preschool Children
Prevent Teach Reinforce for Young Children (PTR-YC) is an evidence-based model that classroom teams can use to resolve patterns of serious challenging behavior. PTR-YC is a user-friendly model of positive behavior support that is intended to help young children whose challenging behaviors are compromising their social, emotional and intellectual development. In this session, participants will learn how to implement the PTR-YC process in their classroom or program. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
July 17, 2023, 9:30 to 3:30 EST
GC Garland Administration Building, Large Conference Room
710 N Main St, London, KY 40741
Register at https://forms.gle/gA9dH1AWE6sjQuHD6
Prevent Teach Reinforce for Young Children (PTR-YC) is an evidence-based model that classroom teams can use to resolve patterns of serious challenging behavior. PTR-YC is a user-friendly model of positive behavior support that is intended to help young children whose challenging behaviors are compromising their social, emotional and intellectual development. In this session, participants will learn how to implement the PTR-YC process in their classroom or program. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit.
July 17, 2023, 9:30 to 3:30 EST
GC Garland Administration Building, Large Conference Room
710 N Main St, London, KY 40741
Register at https://forms.gle/gA9dH1AWE6sjQuHD6
Supporting Children with Autism in the Preschool Classroom
During this professional learning opportunity, we will review the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and the way these characteristics impact a child with autism within the preschool classroom. Evidence based practices that can be used to support preschool children will be discussed, and specific methods for implementing practices within the preschool classroom will be identified. This session is a collaboration between the Kentucky Autism Training Center and the Berea RTC. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit. SLP credit is also available.
July 19, 2023, 9:00 to 3:00 EST
Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room
216 Pauline Drive, Berea 40403
Register at https://forms.gle/kKA1KpNdUqUR4N2F8
During this professional learning opportunity, we will review the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and the way these characteristics impact a child with autism within the preschool classroom. Evidence based practices that can be used to support preschool children will be discussed, and specific methods for implementing practices within the preschool classroom will be identified. This session is a collaboration between the Kentucky Autism Training Center and the Berea RTC. You will receive 6 hours of PD/TRIS credit. SLP credit is also available.
July 19, 2023, 9:00 to 3:00 EST
Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room
216 Pauline Drive, Berea 40403
Register at https://forms.gle/kKA1KpNdUqUR4N2F8
New Preschool Staff Cadre Meetings
On the third Thursday each month through April we will address a different topic of importance to new Preschool teachers and staff. The Zoom link will be the same each month.
August 17, 2023, 3:30 to 4:30 ET
Join the Zoom Meeting at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83954674066?pwd=THc3Z1UvR0lMZ2ZyTXpQc3QwOW9Tdz09
On the third Thursday each month through April we will address a different topic of importance to new Preschool teachers and staff. The Zoom link will be the same each month.
- Register at this link to receive monthly reminders: https://forms.gle/XrpTvZRWWMKPQVqa7
- If you would like access to the recording and resources from a particular meeting, please email andrea.ummel@berea.kyschools.us and specify the month you need access to.
August 17, 2023, 3:30 to 4:30 ET
Join the Zoom Meeting at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83954674066?pwd=THc3Z1UvR0lMZ2ZyTXpQc3QwOW9Tdz09
Autism Tip of the Month
In collaboration with the Kentucky Autism Training Center, the Berea RTC will be providing virtual "Autism Tip of the Month" sessions are scheduled for 1:00-2:00 pm on the Fridays listed below. You will receive an email link to join before the session.
Topics will be determined via a survey at https://forms.gle/EcGp5X8vVpf4iZUG6.
In collaboration with the Kentucky Autism Training Center, the Berea RTC will be providing virtual "Autism Tip of the Month" sessions are scheduled for 1:00-2:00 pm on the Fridays listed below. You will receive an email link to join before the session.
- Upcoming Dates TBA
Topics will be determined via a survey at https://forms.gle/EcGp5X8vVpf4iZUG6.
For Administrative Staff Only
Leadership Meetings with KDE
Fall Leadership: TBA
Regular Monthly Administrator's Meetings for 2022-2023
Via Zoom. Each month's meeting will alternate between morning and afternoon so that everyone has an opportunity to attend.
Fall Leadership: TBA
Regular Monthly Administrator's Meetings for 2022-2023
Via Zoom. Each month's meeting will alternate between morning and afternoon so that everyone has an opportunity to attend.
- June 21, 1:00 to 2:00 ET