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.
All available PD will be posted on this page. Please pay attention to the registration method. It differs from training to training.
If you require credit in ECE-TRIS, please make sure you have an account and your information is up-to-date.
You may also email [email protected] to be placed on the distribution list for lead teachers.
Online/Self-Paced PD Currently Available
Classroom Instructional 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 [email protected] 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 Pyramid Model Training (Additional PD Below)
For each module, choose the date that fits your schedule best. You must be present for the entire session to receive credit. ECE-TRIS credit is available.
Pyramid Model Intro & Module 1: Nurturing and Responsive Relationships
Establishing nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community is the foundation of the Pyramid Model. This training focuses on practices for building relationships with children, promoting relationships between children, relationships with families that affirm family culture and identity, and relationships with team members.
Establishing nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community is the foundation of the Pyramid Model. This training focuses on practices for building relationships with children, promoting relationships between children, relationships with families that affirm family culture and identity, and relationships with team members.
- Friday, August 21, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
EKU-Corbin Campus, Room 206
1 Pennington Lane, Corbin 40701
Register at https://forms.gle/vyhUx55qcCDH4SLB7 - Friday, September 25, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Richmond location TBD
Register at https://forms.gle/vZhGj7uqnmzkyLdw6
Pyramid Model Module 2: High-Quality, Supportive Environments
This training focuses on the practices for establishing high-quality supportive classroom environments that promote social-emotional skill development and prevent challenging behavior. Practices related to schedules, routines, transitions, promoting engagement, expectations, and rules are addressed in the workshop.
This training focuses on the practices for establishing high-quality supportive classroom environments that promote social-emotional skill development and prevent challenging behavior. Practices related to schedules, routines, transitions, promoting engagement, expectations, and rules are addressed in the workshop.
- Friday, September 18, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
EKU-Corbin Campus, Room 206
1 Pennington Lane, Corbin 40701
Register at https://forms.gle/81nhTQZBdSdyBMtD8
- Friday, October 30, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
- Richmond venue TBD
Register at https://forms.gle/pCujVDA61vWPWPqt8
Pyramid Model Module 3: Teaching Social-Emotional Skills
Promoting social-emotional development is core to the Pyramid Model. This training provides training on the practices for teaching friendship skills, emotional literacy, self-regulation, and problem-solving.
Promoting social-emotional development is core to the Pyramid Model. This training provides training on the practices for teaching friendship skills, emotional literacy, self-regulation, and problem-solving.
- Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
EKU-Corbin Campus, Room 206
1 Pennington Lane, Corbin 40701
Register at https://forms.gle/3JLEwAFRXZM5QGdh8 - Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Richmond venue TBD
Register at https://forms.gle/tZJJVtXRa1MujE3D7
Pyramid Model Module 4: Individualized Teaching of Social-Emotional Skills
This training guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted supports. Practices that are taught include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring.
This training guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted supports. Practices that are taught include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring.
- Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 am to Noon ET
EKU-Corbin Campus, Room 206
1 Pennington Lane, Corbin 40701
Register at https://forms.gle/QsZevhEjd4bm214V7 - Friday, December 4, 2026, 9:00 am to Noon ET
Richmond venue TBD
Register at https://forms.gle/QsZevhEjd4bm214V7
Additional Upcoming PD Sessions
Credit will only be given for training when attended in full unless otherwise stated in the description.
Practical Strategies for Preschool: A Review of the Pyramid Model
This training provides an in-depth review of the Pyramid Model, a multi-tiered framework of evidence based practices to promote young children's social, emotional, and behavioral development. Participants will gain a refreshed understanding of practical strategies for preventing challenging behaviors and supporting children with persistent needs. This training is designed as a review for individuals who have previously completed Modules 1-4. ECE-TRIS credit is available.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Madison County Public Library, Room 205
507 West Main Street, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/123YTfGRdZMZunAx9
This training provides an in-depth review of the Pyramid Model, a multi-tiered framework of evidence based practices to promote young children's social, emotional, and behavioral development. Participants will gain a refreshed understanding of practical strategies for preventing challenging behaviors and supporting children with persistent needs. This training is designed as a review for individuals who have previously completed Modules 1-4. ECE-TRIS credit is available.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Madison County Public Library, Room 205
507 West Main Street, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/123YTfGRdZMZunAx9
Second Step Social-Emotional 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. Everyone who attends will receive a Second Step Social-Emotional Curriculum kit. ECE-TRIS credit is available.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 9:00 am to Noon ET
CHANGE OF VENUE: Kit Carson Commons Community Room
4462 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/PYhCEX54bkr7B3id7
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. Everyone who attends will receive a Second Step Social-Emotional Curriculum kit. ECE-TRIS credit is available.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 9:00 am to Noon ET
CHANGE OF VENUE: Kit Carson Commons Community Room
4462 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/PYhCEX54bkr7B3id7
Building Strong Futures: Developing and Implementing IEPs for Preschool Children
Developing and implementing appropriate goals for preschool children helps ensure success toward reaching developmental milestones. In this session we will review the components of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and provide specific strategies for completing each step of the IEP development process. Strategies for monitoring child progress toward goals will also be addressed. ECE-TRIS credit is available.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm ET
CHANGE OF VENUE: Kit Carson Commons Community Room
4462 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/6ocv5aYE8wasAfsH6
Developing and implementing appropriate goals for preschool children helps ensure success toward reaching developmental milestones. In this session we will review the components of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and provide specific strategies for completing each step of the IEP development process. Strategies for monitoring child progress toward goals will also be addressed. ECE-TRIS credit is available.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm ET
CHANGE OF VENUE: Kit Carson Commons Community Room
4462 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/6ocv5aYE8wasAfsH6
Starting Strong: Essentials of Preschool Teaching
This training, designed to support preschool teachers, will provide information on preschool regulatory guidance, collecting assessment data, developing Individualized Education Plans, preventing and addressing challenging behaviors, family engagement strategies, and other topics pertaining to public preschool classrooms. Participants are expected to attend all three sessions. ECE-TRIS credit will be available.
Dates for the Institute are as follows:
This training, designed to support preschool teachers, will provide information on preschool regulatory guidance, collecting assessment data, developing Individualized Education Plans, preventing and addressing challenging behaviors, family engagement strategies, and other topics pertaining to public preschool classrooms. Participants are expected to attend all three sessions. ECE-TRIS credit will be available.
Dates for the Institute are as follows:
- Session 1: Friday, August 28 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Madison County Public Library, 507 West Main Street in Richmond, Room 013 - Session 2: Friday, October 16, 9:00 am until noon via Zoom
- Session 3: Friday, December 11, 9:00 am until noon via Zoom
Growing Readers: Evidence Based Early Literacy Strategies for Preschool Children
Learning how to read creates new neural pathways in the brain, connecting speech and print, linking sounds and symbols, and generating meaning. In this session you will gain information and strategies from scientific research to support early literacy development with preschool children. Participants will receive early literacy materials to use in their classroom. ECE-TRIS credit is available.
Friday, September 4, 2026, 9:00 am to Noon ET
Madison County Public Library, Room 205
507 West Main Street, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/SFRyeBXtBZyysMf86
Learning how to read creates new neural pathways in the brain, connecting speech and print, linking sounds and symbols, and generating meaning. In this session you will gain information and strategies from scientific research to support early literacy development with preschool children. Participants will receive early literacy materials to use in their classroom. ECE-TRIS credit is available.
Friday, September 4, 2026, 9:00 am to Noon ET
Madison County Public Library, Room 205
507 West Main Street, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/SFRyeBXtBZyysMf86
Autism Caregiver Summit
Autism Caregiver Summit sponsored by the Kentucky Autism Training Center coming to Richmond on September 11-12, 2026.
Autism Caregiver Summit sponsored by the Kentucky Autism Training Center coming to Richmond on September 11-12, 2026.
For Administrative Staff Only
TPOT Reliability Training
This training is for administrators or other district level individuals designated to complete observations of preschool teachers using the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT). Please note: this is not Pyramid Model training and is not designed for classroom teachers. Sessions will be offered in person from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm each day at 300 Sower Blvd. in Frankfort, Training Rooms A & B. Districts are responsible for all travel expenses. You can register at the following links:
This training is for administrators or other district level individuals designated to complete observations of preschool teachers using the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT). Please note: this is not Pyramid Model training and is not designed for classroom teachers. Sessions will be offered in person from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm each day at 300 Sower Blvd. in Frankfort, Training Rooms A & B. Districts are responsible for all travel expenses. You can register at the following links:
- March 30th and 31st
- July 30th and 31st: https://forms.gle/iQs6bN2KySmed2KH7
- September 8th and 9th: https://forms.gle/Lb23dzVrUXFbY4Sn9
Leadership Meetings with KDE
Via Zoom from 10:00 to 11:00 am ET.
- Fall Leadership TBD
Via Zoom from 10:00 to 11:00 am ET.
- June 9, 2026