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Event Details

Brightside Beginnings

:302512
C1: Knowledge Acquisition
Self-Paced Training
(Available Friday, February 1, 2019 - Tuesday, December 31, 2019)  
(45.00 Hours (Self-Paced))
THIS EVENT IS FOR BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY ONLY

Description

Course ID 107707
Brightside Beginnings is a 45 hour introduction to the world of ECE.

Below is a list of training topics that are covered in this course:

Brightside Academy L.I.F.E.R.S.
Brightside Academy Culture- Examining Our Purpose, Values, and Strategic Focus 1 Hour
Professionalism: Being an Early Childhood Educator 1 Hour


Early Childhood Compliance
Appropriate and Nurturing Diaper Changing Experience for Children 2 Hours
Being Aware of Food Allergies 2 Hours
Brightside Academy Emergency Preparedness 1 Hour
Incident Reports: Doing Your Part to Keep Children Safe 2 Hours
Keeping Germs at Bay- Handwashing the Proper Way 2 Hours
Keeping Infants Healthy and Safe 1 Hour
Maintaining Ratio and Understanding Child Assignment 1 Hour
PA Code 3270 and You: An Overview of Compliance Regulations 1 Hour
Proper Food Handling Practices 1 Hour
Safe Travels: An Overview of Bus Procedures 1 Hour
Sanitizing and Disinfecting: Creating a Clean Environment for Children 1 Hour
Strategies for Active Supervision 2 Hours



Child Development
The Basics of Child Development Theory 4 Hours
The Science of Early Childhood 2 Hours


Curriculum, Observation, and Assessment
Assessing Children in a Quality Early Childhood Environment 2 Hours
Observing Children in a Quality Early Childhood Environment 2 Hours
The Mechanics and Fundamentals of Lesson Planning 2 Hours



Quality Early Childhood Environments
An Introduction to Intentional Teaching 1 Hour
Building Partnerships with Families 1 Hour
Creating Smooth Transitions for Children 1 Hour
Meaningful Interactions in a Quality Early Childhood Environment 2 Hours
Providing Children with Quality Rest Time Experiences 1 Hour
Quality Classroom Environments: Room Arrangement 1 Hour
Quality Meal Time Experiences 1 Hour
The Importance of Play 1 Hour



Diversity, Inclusion, and Classroom Management
Challenging Behaviors in the Early Childhood Classroom 1 Hour
Diversity and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom 2 Hours
Response to Intervention 1 Hour
Strategies for Effective Classroom Management 1 Hour

Prerequisites

None

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of a positive workplace culture.
2. Describe what it means to be a professional.
3. Identify the proper diaper changing procedure.
4. Understand the importance of recognizing food allergies.
5. Describe emergency preparedness procedures.
6. Complete an incident report.
7. Describe the proper hand washing procedure.
8. Describe how to keep infants health and safe.
9. Define ratio.
10.Identify the appropriate ratio guidelines according to state regulations.
11.Understand state compliance regulations and be able to implement them inside of their environment.
12. Describe proper bus safety regulations.
13. Identify active supervision.
14. Understand basic child development theory and brain development.
15. Describe how to properly screen and assess children.
16. Utilize intentional teaching and lesson planning skills.
17. Understand the importance of building positive relationships with children and families.
18. Describe best practice procedures in regards to meal time and rest time experiences.
19. Develop strategies for how to support children with challenging behaviors.
20. Understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in early childhood education.

Core Knowledge Competencies

Define the elements of curriculum planning including establishing
children’s learning outcomes, staff expectations and roles and strategies for employing developmentally, culturally and individually appropriate, standards-based experiences.
K2.9 C1

Identify the sources of health, safety, and nutrition standards and regulations that apply to the early childhood or school-age program.
K7. 1 C1

Describe the components of quality assessment.*
K4.9 C1

Discuss and outline the elements of vision, mission, and strategic plan.
K8.1 C1

Define the elements of an emergency preparedness plan and emergency drills
K7.9. C1

Identify intentional practices designed to acknowledge and value the strengths of families and to create positive, reciprocal relationships with diverse families.*
K3.6 C1

Identify strategies, involving both adults and children, designed to help children develop social-emotional skills
including self- regulation, conflict resolution, social problem solving and mutual respect.
K2.13 C1

List examples of ways to assist children and families in making a variety of transitions.
K3.7 C1

List issues and policies that impact child development and learning, including:
• Inclusion
• Diversity
• Brain Development
• Children and Families At Risk
• Poverty
K1.3. C1

Demonstrate appropriate supervision procedures and policies at all times.
K7.7 C2

Implement experiences which provide children with varied opportunities to interact in a communication-rich environment.*
K5.6 C2

Define the dispositions for working in the early childhood field (birth to grade 4).
K6.1 C1

Registration

Event Fee
Registration Closed
Register By
12/29/2019
Required?
Yes

Contact

Tracy Sammons-Venonsky (Email)
410 Tarpy Drive
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone (609) 319-1693

Delivery Methods

Web Based

Assessment of Learning

Pre/Post Test
Q&A
Reflection Paper

Description

Brightside Beginnings is a 45 hour introduction to the world of ECE.

Below is a list of training topics that are covered in this course:

Brightside Academy L.I.F.E.R.S.
Brightside Academy Culture- Examining Our Purpose, Values, and Strategic Focus 1 Hour
Professionalism: Being an Early Childhood Educator 1 Hour


Early Childhood Compliance
Appropriate and Nurturing Diaper Changing Experience for Children 2 Hours
Being Aware of Food Allergies 2 Hours
Brightside Academy Emergency Preparedness 1 Hour
Incident Reports: Doing Your Part to Keep Children Safe 2 Hours
Keeping Germs at Bay- Handwashing the Proper Way 2 Hours
Keeping Infants Healthy and Safe 1 Hour
Maintaining Ratio and Understanding Child Assignment 1 Hour
PA Code 3270 and You: An Overview of Compliance Regulations 1 Hour
Proper Food Handling Practices 1 Hour
Safe Travels: An Overview of Bus Procedures 1 Hour
Sanitizing and Disinfecting: Creating a Clean Environment for Children 1 Hour
Strategies for Active Supervision 2 Hours



Child Development
The Basics of Child Development Theory 4 Hours
The Science of Early Childhood 2 Hours


Curriculum, Observation, and Assessment
Assessing Children in a Quality Early Childhood Environment 2 Hours
Observing Children in a Quality Early Childhood Environment 2 Hours
The Mechanics and Fundamentals of Lesson Planning 2 Hours



Quality Early Childhood Environments
An Introduction to Intentional Teaching 1 Hour
Building Partnerships with Families 1 Hour
Creating Smooth Transitions for Children 1 Hour
Meaningful Interactions in a Quality Early Childhood Environment 2 Hours
Providing Children with Quality Rest Time Experiences 1 Hour
Quality Classroom Environments: Room Arrangement 1 Hour
Quality Meal Time Experiences 1 Hour
The Importance of Play 1 Hour



Diversity, Inclusion, and Classroom Management
Challenging Behaviors in the Early Childhood Classroom 1 Hour
Diversity and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom 2 Hours
Response to Intervention 1 Hour
Strategies for Effective Classroom Management 1 Hour

45.00 Hours

Course Level

C1: Knowledge Acquisition

PQAS Approved

Course Category

Toddler

General Course

(12 Hours)
(5 Hours)
(1 Hour)
(6 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(17 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Principles of Child Growth & Development (12 Hours)
Social & Emotional Development (5 Hours)
Productive Relationships with Families (1 Hour)
Observing & Recording Behavior (6 Hours)
Maintaining Professionalism (4 Hours)
Safe, Healthy Learning Environment (17 Hours)

Center Staff

Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
School-Age