February Professional Development
Professional Development for the Month of February
State Education Resource Center:
SERC in collaboration with the CSDE will develop and present bi-weekly Talk Tuesday sessions. Talk Tuesdays are a “drop-in” networking opportunity that provides district and school staff an opportunity to learn about “what’s new”, hear from topic area experts and support each other and their work to improve student attendance and engagement. Virtual sessions are held bi-weekly and engage state agency, district and school staff in an open dialogue around student attendance and engagement.
Attendance & Engagement System of Support & Professional Communities- Talk Tuesdays
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 10 am to 11 am. Multi-Day
SERC in collaboration with the CSDE will develop and present bi-weekly Talk Tuesday sessions. Talk Tuesdays are a “drop-in” networking opportunity that provides district and school staff an opportunity to learn about “what’s new”, hear from topic area experts and support each other and their work to improve student attendance and engagement. Virtual sessions are held bi-weekly and engage state agency, district and school staff in an open dialogue around student attendance and engagement.
Target Audience: Open to all in education (PreK-12) and education related agencies.
Schedule: Sessions are held virtually on alternating Tuesday mornings, 10 to 11:00 a.m.
Dates are as follows: 9/19/23, 10/3/23, 10/17/23, 10/31/23, 11/14/23, 11/28/23, 12/12/23, 1/09/24, 1/23/24, 2/06/24, 2/20/24, 3/05/24, 3/19/24, 4/02/24, 4/30/24, 5/14/24, 5/28/24
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Classroom Practices for Improving Student Learning and Behavior Day 1 of 5
Thursday, January 18th, 9:00-10:30 AM (ET)
In this series of professional learning opportunities, participants will better understand their role in creating inclusive classroom environments for all learners. The sessions will cover 10 evidence-based strategies in proactive behavior management in a flexible system that can be adapted to any classroom environment. Participants will learn about strategies in building relationships in the classroom, embedding the language of expectations into praise and correction, escalation and de-escalation, and classroom implementation of behavior support plans. High-leverage instructional practices to support academic progress, along with specific literacy strategies, will be covered.
Grade Level: K-12
Presenters: Nikki Hendry and Christine Kuehlewind, SERC Consultants
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The Impact of Childhood Trauma for Students of Color – Day 1 of 2
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 & February 21, from 9:00 am-10:30 am
This professional learning opportunity will provide an understanding of at least three symptoms of traumatic stress in children and adolescents of color, evidence-based practices for working with these students, and related trauma-informed interventions that can be implemented in schools.
Presenters: Nitza Diaz and Paquita Jarman-Smith, SERC Consultants
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Paraeducator Webinar Series: Executive Function 101
Friday, February 23, 2023, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
The session titled above will be held virtually through Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants two (2) hours before the start of the session.
Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. In this training, participants will develop an understanding of the basics of executive function, discuss why executive function skills are important, and learn how to support students in using executive function skills.
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Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance:
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Monday, February 12, 2024 from 9am – 4:30 pm
The Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training is designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. It will introduce the common mental health challenges for youth, review typical adolescent development and teach a five-step action plan for how to help young people in a crisis and non-crisis situation.
The training includes:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health conditions in this age group that included anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
- How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
- How to connect youth with help.
- Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
Register today with Denique at youthmentalhealthct@gmail.com
The training is FREE of charge to the community! Lunch will be provided!
Women Business Development Council:
Marketing Made Simple: Beginner Pinterest for Business
Thursday, February 8, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Pinterest is one of the most powerful tools in marketing. Not only is it free of all the noise but it’s the place where great ideas, products, and content are discovered. This class will help start a Pinterest page for your business. We’ll dive deep into creating a captivating Pinterest presence that attracts your ideal customers and boosts your bottom line.
Get ready to learn:
- What is Pinterest and why is it a powerful tool for your business marketing strategy
- The essential steps to setting up a professional Pinterest business page
- Pinning strategies that drive traffic and sales
- Content creation tips for eye-catching and engaging Pins
- Board optimization secrets to get discovered by the right audience
- Analytics insights to measure your success and track your growth
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Child Care Business Essentials: Starting a Center – What You Need to Know
Tuesday, February 13, 1:00pm
Are you thinking of growing from a family home to a center? Or have you recently opened a center? Join WBDC Business Advisor and early childhood expert, Linda Fecteau, to learn about important items to consider before taking the leap to expand. Get practical tips on budgeting, assembling your early childhood team, managing enrollment, and more.
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Hablemos: Iniciar un centro de cuidado infantil: lo que necesita saber (Inglés con interpretación en español)
¿Estás pensando en crecer desde una casa familiar a un centro? ¿O ha abierto recientemente un centro? Únase a WBDC Business Advisor y experta en la primera infancia, Linda Fecteau, para aprender sobre artículos importantes a considerar antes de dar el salto para expandirse. Obtenga consejos prácticos sobre presupuestar, ensamblar su equipo de la primera infancia, administrar la inscripción y más.
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Financial Foundations: Introduction to CT Small Business Boost Fund
Wednesday, February 28, 12:00pm- 1:00 pm
The Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund gives small business owners access to flexible funding for capital expenditures and working capital and connects them with support services. This fund was created to provide access to working capital for those who need it most. Learn about this new opportunity, how to get your business prepared to accept investments, access low interest loans, and invest in your success!
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