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.
Email andrea.ummel@berea.kyschools.us to be placed on the distribution list for open-registration learning opportunities and keep watch on this page.
Online/Self-Paced PD Currently Available
DIAL-4 AND BDI-3 SELF-PACED TRAINING COMING SOON
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.
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.
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
Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming (AEPS) Training
from the University of Kentucky Early Childhood Laboratory
September 17 from 8:30 to 3:00 via Zoom
$50 per person
Download the flyer for more information and the Registration Form. Call 859-257-7732 for more information.
from the University of Kentucky Early Childhood Laboratory
September 17 from 8:30 to 3:00 via Zoom
$50 per person
Download the flyer for more information and the Registration Form. Call 859-257-7732 for more information.
Tip of the Month: Serving Children with Autism
In collaboration with the Kentucky Autism Training Center, our first tip of the month virtual meeting will be on September 17th where we will discuss Eligibility and Determination. All meetings will take place from 11:30 to 12:30 via Google Meet.
SURVEY: Teachers and coordinators please help us establish subsequent monthly topics by filling out this survey.
Eligibility and Determination for Preschool Children with Autism
September 17th Join HERE or by phone: (US) +1 513-788-2845 PIN: 279 400 865#
October 8th - Join HERE or by phone: (US) +1 414-909-6272 PIN: 620 427 356#
November 5th - Join HERE or by phone: (US) +1 470-210-0294 PIN: 626 457 164#
December 3rd - Join HERE or by phone: (US) +1 414-909-6272 PIN: 620 427 356#
In collaboration with the Kentucky Autism Training Center, our first tip of the month virtual meeting will be on September 17th where we will discuss Eligibility and Determination. All meetings will take place from 11:30 to 12:30 via Google Meet.
SURVEY: Teachers and coordinators please help us establish subsequent monthly topics by filling out this survey.
Eligibility and Determination for Preschool Children with Autism
September 17th Join HERE or by phone: (US) +1 513-788-2845 PIN: 279 400 865#
October 8th - Join HERE or by phone: (US) +1 414-909-6272 PIN: 620 427 356#
November 5th - Join HERE or by phone: (US) +1 470-210-0294 PIN: 626 457 164#
December 3rd - Join HERE or by phone: (US) +1 414-909-6272 PIN: 620 427 356#
Leadership Meetings with KDE (Administrative Staff Only)
Regular Monthly Administrator's Meetings
10:00-11:00 am via Google Meet
- Fall Leadership Meeting – September 21st beginning at 9:00 am, format TBD
- Spring Leadership – March 24th beginning at 9:00 am, format TBD
Regular Monthly Administrator's Meetings
10:00-11:00 am via Google Meet
- October 20, 2021
- November 10, 2021
- December 15, 2021
- January 12, 2022
- February 16, 2022
- April 13, 2022
- May 11, 2022
- June 15, 2022