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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
* 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
LETRS for Early Childhood Education
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for preK–kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills in helping young learners build a foundation from the first step, even before learning to read and write. Participants will complete self-paced instruction AND participate in four 3-hour live Zoom sessions facilitated by the Berea RTC. Times and dates for these sessions are TBD and will be based on participant availability.
Anyone interested can register at this link: https://forms.gle/LZ5aGGK4ibrEWvCM8
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for preK–kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills in helping young learners build a foundation from the first step, even before learning to read and write. Participants will complete self-paced instruction AND participate in four 3-hour live Zoom sessions facilitated by the Berea RTC. Times and dates for these sessions are TBD and will be based on participant availability.
Anyone interested can register at this link: https://forms.gle/LZ5aGGK4ibrEWvCM8
New Preschool Staff Cadre Meetings
Each month we will address a different topic of importance to new Preschool teachers and staff. The Zoom link will be the same each month.
Next Meeting: December 21, 2023
3:30 to 4:30 ET
Join the Zoom Meeting at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83954674066?pwd=THc3Z1UvR0lMZ2ZyTXpQc3QwOW9Tdz09
Each month 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/gawewyENmkjDDijp9
- 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.
Next Meeting: December 21, 2023
3:30 to 4:30 ET
Join the Zoom Meeting at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83954674066?pwd=THc3Z1UvR0lMZ2ZyTXpQc3QwOW9Tdz09
Unpacking the Pyramid Series
This series will focus on crucial topics associated with effectively using Pyramid Model practices with preschool-aged children. Attention will be given to understanding the Pyramid Model framework and implementing evidence-based practices at the classroom/student level. Sessions will be provided by national experts from the Pyramid Model Consortium.
Participants may attend any or all sessions depending on interest and availability.
4:00-5:30 pm ET via Zoom on the following dates:
Register at https://forms.gle/vJkdeB6rpKqoKge16
This series will focus on crucial topics associated with effectively using Pyramid Model practices with preschool-aged children. Attention will be given to understanding the Pyramid Model framework and implementing evidence-based practices at the classroom/student level. Sessions will be provided by national experts from the Pyramid Model Consortium.
Participants may attend any or all sessions depending on interest and availability.
4:00-5:30 pm ET via Zoom on the following dates:
- January 4: Teaching Friendship Skills
- January 18: Teaching Problem Solving Skills
- February 1: Creating Supportive Environments
- February 15: Supporting Emotional Literacy
- February 29: Addressing Challenging Behaviors
Register at https://forms.gle/vJkdeB6rpKqoKge16
Social Stories™/Social Articles 10.4 Webinar
Presented by Carol Gray, Consultant and Director, Team Social Stories and Social Stories Satellite Schools and Services
Social Stories™ are a very popular evidence based instructional strategy used worldwide with people with a diagnosis of autism as well as other social communication disorders. They are a wonderful ‘go to’ intervention for an 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 newly revised, reorganized, and improved Social Stories 10.4 Criteria. Easier to translate, simpler to learn, with more time for practice than ever before! The time will fly by! Participants will finish the course understanding and knowing how to develop genuine Social Stories with a certificate to prove it! Participants attending all five sessions will receive a certificate.
From 3:30 to 5:00 ET via Zoom
January 30 and February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2024
Register at https://forms.gle/fprcg7bVwTL9NyYC7
Presented by Carol Gray, Consultant and Director, Team Social Stories and Social Stories Satellite Schools and Services
Social Stories™ are a very popular evidence based instructional strategy used worldwide with people with a diagnosis of autism as well as other social communication disorders. They are a wonderful ‘go to’ intervention for an 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 newly revised, reorganized, and improved Social Stories 10.4 Criteria. Easier to translate, simpler to learn, with more time for practice than ever before! The time will fly by! Participants will finish the course understanding and knowing how to develop genuine Social Stories with a certificate to prove it! Participants attending all five sessions will receive a certificate.
From 3:30 to 5:00 ET via Zoom
January 30 and February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2024
Register at https://forms.gle/fprcg7bVwTL9NyYC7
Supporting Science Inquiry: Getting Curious with PBS Kids
This session engages educators in playful, media-rich activities to explore how to facilitate science inquiry experiences with children. The focus will be on scientific inquiry, curiosity, and creativity- building while engaging with PBS KIDS content. Three hours of PD/TRIS credit will be available.
CANCELLED. New date TBA.
Register at: https://forms.gle/wB46j9ja9Ka95STs9
This session engages educators in playful, media-rich activities to explore how to facilitate science inquiry experiences with children. The focus will be on scientific inquiry, curiosity, and creativity- building while engaging with PBS KIDS content. Three hours of PD/TRIS credit will be available.
CANCELLED. New date TBA.
Register at: https://forms.gle/wB46j9ja9Ka95STs9
For Administrative Staff Only
Leadership Meetings with KDE
Regular Monthly Administrator's Meetings for 2023-2024
Via Zoom from 10:00 to 11:00 am ET.
- Spring Leadership
March 26, 2024 at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm ET, Location TBA
Regular Monthly Administrator's Meetings for 2023-2024
Via Zoom from 10:00 to 11:00 am ET.
- November 14th
- December 19
- January 16th
- February 13th
- April 16th
- May 14th
- June 16th