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 [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 PD Sessions and Meetings
Credit will only be given for training when attended in full unless otherwise stated in the description.
RTC Statewide Summer Institute
Registration for the RTC Statewide Summer Institute is now open. The registration fee is $130 per person. A purchase order number for the registration fee is required when registering. Multiple participants may be added to one purchase order. POs should be made out to the Simpson County Board of Education. An invoice containing information regarding payment submission will be sent upon completion of registration.
Hotel reservations may be made HERE or by calling 866-888-0620 and using the reference group code SMN. Hotel reservations must be confirmed by May 17, 2025.
Download the flyer HERE.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 12:30-5:30 ET and Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 8:30-3:45
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, 40209
Register at https://forms.gle/1tT8SRUkB7ktMwPF9
Registration for the RTC Statewide Summer Institute is now open. The registration fee is $130 per person. A purchase order number for the registration fee is required when registering. Multiple participants may be added to one purchase order. POs should be made out to the Simpson County Board of Education. An invoice containing information regarding payment submission will be sent upon completion of registration.
Hotel reservations may be made HERE or by calling 866-888-0620 and using the reference group code SMN. Hotel reservations must be confirmed by May 17, 2025.
Download the flyer HERE.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 12:30-5:30 ET and Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 8:30-3:45
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, 40209
Register at https://forms.gle/1tT8SRUkB7ktMwPF9
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. TRIS credit is available.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 9:00 am to Noon ET
Madison County Public Library, Room 138
507 West Main Street, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/G85VujpUsVt4i4e99
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. TRIS credit is available.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 9:00 am to Noon ET
Madison County Public Library, Room 138
507 West Main Street, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/G85VujpUsVt4i4e99
Strengthening Family Engagement in Preschool Programs
Family-school partnerships are critical to the success of young children with and without disabilities. In this professional learning session, we will explore the importance of family engagement and identify strategies for supporting family engagement in their child's learning. This session will meet the Quality/All STARS requirement for participation in professional learning activities related to strengthening family engagement. TRIS credit is available.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:00 am to Noon ET
Madison County Public Library, Room 138
507 West Main Street, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/nsMNzDXVssAwvCzbA
Family-school partnerships are critical to the success of young children with and without disabilities. In this professional learning session, we will explore the importance of family engagement and identify strategies for supporting family engagement in their child's learning. This session will meet the Quality/All STARS requirement for participation in professional learning activities related to strengthening family engagement. TRIS credit is available.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:00 am to Noon ET
Madison County Public Library, Room 138
507 West Main Street, Richmond
Register at https://forms.gle/nsMNzDXVssAwvCzbA
The Pyramid Model Introduction and Module 1: Nurturing and Responsive Relationships (6 Hours)
Introduction to the Pyramid introduces the Pyramid Model Framework to participants. Module 1 will focus on establishing nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community. 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. The same session is being offered twice on the same day in different locations.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ET
Choose your location:
Knox County Board of Education Annex Building
199 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville
Register at https://forms.gle/LJWLcPBo5LMNxjBs6
OR
Lincoln County Public Library
201 Lancaster Street, Stanford
Register at https://forms.gle/tmwknxyszZRkMaSB8
Introduction to the Pyramid introduces the Pyramid Model Framework to participants. Module 1 will focus on establishing nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community. 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. The same session is being offered twice on the same day in different locations.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ET
Choose your location:
Knox County Board of Education Annex Building
199 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville
Register at https://forms.gle/LJWLcPBo5LMNxjBs6
OR
Lincoln County Public Library
201 Lancaster Street, Stanford
Register at https://forms.gle/tmwknxyszZRkMaSB8
The Pyramid Model Module 2: High-Quality Supportive Environments (6 Hours)
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. The same session is being offered twice on the same day in different locations.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ET
Choose your location:
Knox County Board of Education Annex Building
199 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville
Register at https://forms.gle/aEdEouUAdW1K3MVD9
OR
Lincoln County Public Library
201 Lancaster Street, Stanford
Register at https://forms.gle/cFAqKTYHuB5Q6ESS6
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. The same session is being offered twice on the same day in different locations.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ET
Choose your location:
Knox County Board of Education Annex Building
199 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville
Register at https://forms.gle/aEdEouUAdW1K3MVD9
OR
Lincoln County Public Library
201 Lancaster Street, Stanford
Register at https://forms.gle/cFAqKTYHuB5Q6ESS6
The Pyramid Model Module 3: Teaching Social-Emotional Skills (6 Hours)
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
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ET
Knox County Board of Education Annex Building
199 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville
Register at https://forms.gle/X6sBp5YuoY9f4P1n6
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
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ET
Knox County Board of Education Annex Building
199 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville
Register at https://forms.gle/X6sBp5YuoY9f4P1n6
The Pyramid Model Module 4: Individualized Teaching Social-Emotional Skills (3 Hours)
This training guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted support. Practices that are taught include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ET
Knox County Board of Education Annex Building
199 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville
Register at https://forms.gle/bRwivsFYEDMXpiCGA
This training guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted support. Practices that are taught include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ET
Knox County Board of Education Annex Building
199 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville
Register at https://forms.gle/bRwivsFYEDMXpiCGA
The Pyramid Model Module 3: Teaching Social-Emotional Skills (6 Hours)
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
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ET
Walker Early Learning Center
1080 South Main Street, Monticello
Register at https://forms.gle/DeNRbJf4VtSKs9ha8
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
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ET
Walker Early Learning Center
1080 South Main Street, Monticello
Register at https://forms.gle/DeNRbJf4VtSKs9ha8
The Pyramid Model Module 4: Individualized Teaching Social-Emotional Skills (3 Hours)
This training guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted support. Practices that are taught include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring
Friday, August 1, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ET
Walker Early Learning Center
1080 South Main Street, Monticello
Register at https://forms.gle/eL7RnFdswqRy3pRk6
This training guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted support. Practices that are taught include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring
Friday, August 1, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ET
Walker Early Learning Center
1080 South Main Street, Monticello
Register at https://forms.gle/eL7RnFdswqRy3pRk6
The Pyramid Model Module 3: Teaching Social-Emotional Skills (6 Hours)
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
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ET
Lincoln County Public Library
201 Lancaster Street, Stanford
Register at https://forms.gle/yycb6vZAM7yZyWJY7
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
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ET
Lincoln County Public Library
201 Lancaster Street, Stanford
Register at https://forms.gle/yycb6vZAM7yZyWJY7
The Pyramid Model Module 4: Individualized Teaching Social-Emotional Skills (3 Hours)
This training guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted support. Practices that are taught include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring
Friday, August 8, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ET
Lincoln County Public Library
201 Lancaster Street, Stanford
Register at https://forms.gle/ehzNpM9YncziDSs76
This training guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted support. Practices that are taught include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring
Friday, August 8, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ET
Lincoln County Public Library
201 Lancaster Street, Stanford
Register at https://forms.gle/ehzNpM9YncziDSs76
The Pyramid Model Module 5: Addressing Challenging Behavior (6 Hours)
This training provides the practices for understanding child challenging behavior, how to respond to challenging behavior, becoming aware of bias in responding, de-escalating behavior, and the components of developing a behavior support plan for children with persistent challenging behavior.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
South Irvine Early Learning Center
1000 South Irvine Road, Irvine
Register at https://forms.gle/qSH6yKYYFqGLNCpd9
This training provides the practices for understanding child challenging behavior, how to respond to challenging behavior, becoming aware of bias in responding, de-escalating behavior, and the components of developing a behavior support plan for children with persistent challenging behavior.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
South Irvine Early Learning Center
1000 South Irvine Road, Irvine
Register at https://forms.gle/qSH6yKYYFqGLNCpd9
For Administrative Staff Only
Leadership Meetings with KDE
Via Zoom from 10:00 to 11:00 am ET.
- Fall Leadership
TBA
Via Zoom from 10:00 to 11:00 am ET.
- May 20
- June 10