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Relevant and engaging PD on your own time- at your own pace.

Important Conversations with Families

Ideally, we are always in a peaceful partnership with the families that we serve. Yet, sometimes we must have conversations that are difficult and uncomfortable that may put that partnership at risk. Examine ways to create a safe, trusting atmosphere, explore ways to communicate when emotions run high, and maintain a relationship that is respectful, clear, and effective. 2 hours, Set Two credit. Core Knowledge Category: Family and Community Systems. 

$25.00 USD

Team Building With Style and Grace

Building a team that works together and reflects kindness and compassion can be complicated. Leave with specific ideas on how to strengthen a team with needs as well as thoughts on how to support a strong, established team. 2 hours, Set Two credit. Core Knowledge Category: Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development. 

$25.00 USD

Responsive Guidance

Respond vs. react. Support vs. penalize. Practice more tools to support peaceful behavior in the classroom. Explore how self-regulation and connection with students make a huge difference. Design a plan that will strengthen your skills in the classroom. 3 hours, Set Two. Core Knowledge Category: Understanding and Guiding Behavior. 

$30.00 USD

Addressing Proprioception and Vestibular Needs in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit

The proprioceptive and vestibular senses can be difficult to address in a school environment. Critically examine ways to support a healthy sensory diet that successfully supports the entire community, including children with special needs in infant/toddler, preschool, and school-age classrooms. Observation is key. Modify tools of observation to suit the needs of your classroom. Two, three-hour classes. Total of 6 hours, Set Two credit. Core Knowledge Category: Special Needs. Amy Williams Academy is a Sponsoring Organization and you can use the OFCC scholarship to pay for Set Two and Set Three training with AWA.

$50.00 USD

Inspired by the Neighborhood: Bringing Mr. Rogers' Wisdom to Life in Your Classroom

We all know and love Mr. Rogers and his kind, respectful, honest approach to children. Examine and apply concepts, goals, and actions that support the social-emotional growth and development of young children. Create a plan in which your program is a more clear, kind, and respectful experience for your students. 3 hours, Set Two credit. Core Knowledge Category: Human Growth and Development. 

$30.00 USD

Team-Centered Approach for Difficult Behaviors in the Classroom

Explore and create a process to review the current strengths and challenges of individual children in the classroom. Learn how to work alongside colleagues with diverse perspectives, and examine how to create a team-centered approach that supports every child's success. 3 hours, Set Two credit. Core Knowledge Category: Understanding and Guiding Behavior, Observation and Assessment. 

$30.00 USD

Develop An Amazing Team: Recruit, Select, Engage, Coach and Retain the Best

How do I find and select professionals who can give me just what my school needs? How can I create a team that is invested in the values, mission, and vision of our program? And finally, how can I keep the great members of my team for the long run? 3 hours, Set Two. Core Knowledge Category: Program Management, Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development. 

$30.00 USD

EmpowerEd: Visionary School Leadership

A comprehensive and dynamic multi-class webinar series designed for ECE and SA school program leaders or those wanting to become program leaders. This course focuses on equipping participants with the essential skills, knowledge, and mindset to become visionary leaders in education.

$150.00 USD

Words We Use: Positive Phrasing with Young Children

Learn ways to speak with children that promote a peaceful, respectful classroom environment. Explore phrases that you may use currently that you want to eliminate. Transform your tone and increase the kindness in your voice when you speak to children. Practice building phrases that are honest and clear, loving and kind. 2 hours of Set Two credit. Core Knowledge Category: Learning Environments and Curriculum. 

$25.00 USD

The Prepared Environment and Prepared Adult for Children on the Spectrum

Explore how to use your power of observation and curiosity to support Autistic children and utilize what is in the classroom to assist in their success. Build a plan for how to remain patient, understanding, and confident in your work with Autistic children. 3 hours of Set Two training credit. Core Knowledge Category: Special Needs. Amy Williams Academy is a Sponsoring Organization, and you can use the OFCC scholarship to pay for Set Two and Set Three training with AWA.

$30.00 USD