+ A Toolkit for Working Successfully with Providers CCR&R Network/CAPPA Conference September 18, 2013
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A Toolkit for
Working Successfully
with Providers
CCR&R Network/CAPPA Conference
September 18, 2013
+ Objectives
To provide strategies for:
Respectful Communication
Teaching Adults
Coordinating Trainings
Evaluating Trainings
Motivating providers to attend trainings
+ Strategies for Teaching
Adults Lupe Jaime, Central Valley Children’s Services
Strategies For Teaching
Adults Lupe Jaime
Central Valley Children’s Services Network
Environment
Everything
Room
Temperature
Speaker
Participants Ground Rules
Expectation
Relevance
Respect Expertise
Temperament
Regulation
Technology gap
Native Language
Assumptions
Partners
Modalities
Auditory
Visual
Tactile/kinesthetic
Inclusion
Can you see
everyone’s gifts and
raise awareness
Community of Learning
Accountability & Engagement
Ownership
Relationships
Retention
How to do you increase
retention rate?
+ Coordinating Effective
Trainings Rosa I. Velasco, Crystal Stairs, Inc.
Crystal Stairs, Inc. R+R Department – Professional Development Trainings
Presented by Rosa I. Velasco
Crystal Stairs, Inc. R+R Department – Professional Development Trainings
2 AUDIENCE
3 TRAINERS
5 TOOLS + BEST PRACTICES
1 TRAINING TOPICS
4 FORMAT + SCHEDULING
1.
Developing New Trainings that
Inspire+ Renew Passion+ Engagement
TRAINING TOPICS 1
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2.
1 California Early Childhood Educator Competencies
Competency Areas 12
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3.
1 Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles Gateways for Early Educators Program
Gateways Strands 10
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4.
1 Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP)
Training Modules 5
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5.
1 California Early Childhood Educator Competencies
12 Competency Areas 10 Gateways Strands 5 CCIP Modules
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6.
1 California Early Childhood Educator Competencies
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7.
Your Early Childhood Community • License-Exempt
• Family Child Care
• Center-Based
AUDIENCE 2
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Knowledge + Level of Experience • New or Experienced to ECE
• Training and Education in the ECE Field
Consider:
8.
AUDIENCE 2
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Well-designed trainings
can offer new experiences
and relevant information
to a wide audience.
9.
+ Quality Trainers
+ Knowledge/Specialization
+ Collaborate to develop content
that meets your needs and goals
+ Continuity of trainers for related
topics or series
TRAINERS 3
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10.
Related Topics = Same Day
(morning and afternoon sessions)
FORMAT + SCHEDULING 4
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11.
1 Topic = 2 Training Session
(2 evening trainings or 2 trainings on the same day)
FORMAT + SCHEDULING 4
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12.
+ Training on Theory/Concepts as Part 1
+ Training on Practical Application as Part 2
FORMAT + SCHEDULING 4
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13.
Highlighting Your Resource Library + Projects
• Material from our Library is used by trainers during all types of trainings
TOOLS + BEST PRACTICES 5
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14.
Incorporate Professional Development Best Practices
• Video or online resources of evidence-based practices
TOOLS + BEST PRACTICES 5
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15.
Team Approach to Improving Quality in ECE
• Feedback and experiences from Coaching team, CCIP team, home-visitors, R+R Service
TOOLS + BEST PRACTICES 5
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Professional Development
Training
Quality + Career Coaching
Resource + Referral Services
16.
Emergent Topics
• Learning about trends in the field
• Attending conferences and professional development trainings
TOOLS + BEST PRACTICES 5
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Questions
Thank You!
Contact Information:
Rosa I. Velasco Program Coordinator
Resource + Referral Department
Crystal Stairs, Inc.
323-421-1152
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Evaluating Trainings Zenaida Meza, Pathways
Tools for Evaluating
Workshops & Trainings
Workshop & Training Program Planning
– Assessment
– Participant Evaluation
– Consultant or Staff Evaluation
– ECE Field Trends and Requirements
– Community Collaborations & Needs
Tools for Evaluating
Workshops & Trainings
Assessment
– CCIP Database analysis
• CCIP Module Categories
• Evaluate trainings offered, attendance, most popular topics
– Gateways Database
• Content Area Categories
• Evaluate trainings offered, attendance, most popular topics
Workshop & Training Program Planning
Workshop & Training Program Planning
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Tools for Evaluating
Workshops & Trainings
Participation Evaluation - Gateways Evaluations
• Review feedback on all evaluations after trainings
• Question # 13 - Note any requests for what other topics providers would be interested in.
• Focus on new workshops at least once or twice a quarter
• Rotate special topics every two years
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Participation Evaluation - Gateways Evaluations
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Tools for Evaluating
Workshops & Trainings
Consultant Evaluation
• Trainer evaluation is used for R&R staff to evaluate the trainer
• Provides valuable feedback as to the performance and quality of the trainer
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
ECE Field Trends and Requirements
• Quality Improvement/Rating Scales/Programs
• RTT & STEPS in LA County
• CA Infant/Toddler, Preschool Foundations
• CA ECE Competencies
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Community Collaborations
& Needs • In LA County
• New - Dept. of Public Health – Eat.Play.Grow!
• Community Voices
• In the Pathways Community
• Best Start Metro Los Angeles Nutrition & Health
• KHEIR Clinic
• Tenants Rights
• L.A. City Public Libraries
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Community Voices
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
BSMLA Health & Nutrition
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Time to Plan!!
• Review workshop data offered in previous year
• Review data from current assessment
• Obtain feedback from evaluations and staff
• Consider community collaborations
• Plan quarterly or annual workshop calendar accordingly
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Workshop Calendar!!
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Workshop Calendar!!
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Assessment, Evaluation & Data
• Collect data through the RSVP process
• PV contact info
• Type of PV
• Attendance for each workshop by PV type
• Provide Workshop Policies & Procedure info to participant
• Location
• RSVP Policy
• Late Policy
• Parking Info
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Provider Training
Tracking Tools CCIP
MOK Club Card
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Provider Training
Tracking Tools
Gateways Passport
3550 W. Sixth Street, Suite 500 | Los Angeles, CA 90020 | Phone (213) 427-2700 | Fax (213) 427-2701
A community bridge to child care resources and special needs services
Provider Training Tracking Gateways
+ Getting Providers Excited &
Motivated to Attend Trainings Claudia Aguilar, MAOF
Sophia Gonzalez, MAOF
EAT PLAY GROW “ A Healthy Life Starts With You.”
Made possible with funding from First 5 LA through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
EAT PLAY GROW
This is a countywide program designed to improve
the nutrition and physical activity environment in
child care settings to support the healthy growth
and development of children.
Offers free workshops, events, information, and
tools for child care providers, parents, and
children.
Made possible with funding from First 5 LA through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
EAT PLAY GROW
Includes tips to keep children healthy, growing,
and learning.
Ideas for making nutritious food AND ways to
keep children active.
Provides exciting educational materials to share
with parents and children.
One on one coaching and training available for
childcare providers.
Made possible with funding from First 5 LA through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
EAT PLAY GROW
TIPS
EAT more fruits and vegetables
PLAY to stay physically active
GROW to develop strong bodies & healthy minds
Made possible with funding from First 5 LA through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Let’s Move Together
Made possible with funding from First 5 LA through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Thank you
Sophia González
R&R Nutrition Specialist
(323) 313-1635
Made possible with funding from First 5 LA through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
+ Getting providers excited & motivated
to attend trainings
Creating a peaceful welcoming environment.
Mutual Respect, Validate and Trust
Set the stage for Providers.
Music, Quote, Ice-Breakers, Video, Pictures, Breathing Exercise
Help them to be present during trainings.
Provide refreshments/snacks when possible
Allow Time to Transition
+ Trust in the Community
Believe and Inspire…
Get to know your audience…
Hear their concerns…
You will make a difference…
+ Providers Need TLC!
Help Providers stay focused
Be Present
Acknowledge their personal needs
Balance Work and Personal Life
Health
+ A Child Care Providers Life…
+ You can be a positive influence in a
Providers Life.
You may be a lifesaver
Mentor and provide bright ideas
Present topics of interest
+ Providers (we all) need to be…
Influenced in a positive way
Valued
Encouraged to share hidden
talents
Supported in their process of
establishing and meeting
goals
+ Playing as a team
“The way the team plays as a whole
determines its success. You may
have the greatest bunch of
individual stars in the world, but if
they don’t play together, the club
won’t be worth a dime.”
~Babe Ruth
+ R&R CCIP Specialist
Claudia Aguilar-González
+
Thank you for
joining us on this
journey!
Lupe, Central Valley Children’s Services
Network
Rosa I. Velasco, Crystal Stairs
Zenaida Meza, Pathways
Sophia Gonzalez, MAOF
Claudia Aguilar, MAOF
For information about the entire workshop, in general, contact:
Domenica Benitez, CA CCR&R Network