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 Instruction 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
LETRS-Early Childhood for Teachers
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for PreK–Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills in helping young learners build a foundation from the first step, even before learning to read and write. Participants will complete self-paced instruction AND participate in four 3-
hour live Zoom sessions facilitated by the Berea RTC. Three hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available for each live session attended.
Districts may consider allowing teachers to use LETRS-EC professional learning for PD hours. A handout with the estimated number of hours to be completed throughout the LETRS-EC program can be accessed HERE. Teachers may also use the LETRS-EC professional learning as a component of a rank change program which can be completed through the Western Kentucky Educational Cooperative.
Participants will be able to begin the self-paced portion anytime from June thru September. Live Zoom sessions will be scheduled September thru December, 2024. Times and dates for these live sessions are TBD and will be based on participant availability.
Register at: https://forms.gle/nt5oWo5VU3FQoevv7
LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for PreK–Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills in helping young learners build a foundation from the first step, even before learning to read and write. Participants will complete self-paced instruction AND participate in four 3-
hour live Zoom sessions facilitated by the Berea RTC. Three hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available for each live session attended.
Districts may consider allowing teachers to use LETRS-EC professional learning for PD hours. A handout with the estimated number of hours to be completed throughout the LETRS-EC program can be accessed HERE. Teachers may also use the LETRS-EC professional learning as a component of a rank change program which can be completed through the Western Kentucky Educational Cooperative.
Participants will be able to begin the self-paced portion anytime from June thru September. Live Zoom sessions will be scheduled September thru December, 2024. Times and dates for these live sessions are TBD and will be based on participant availability.
Register at: https://forms.gle/nt5oWo5VU3FQoevv7
Breaking Down Barriers: Making Classrooms More Visually Friendly for ALL Children
Consultants from the Kentucky School for the Blind will present this professional learning opportunity that provides strategies to create classrooms supportive of self-regulation and participation for all young children, especially children with learning issues, autism, and vision needs. Participants will receive a kit of materials that they can take back to implement the strategies addressed. This training may be canceled if fewer than 15 people register.
July 23, 2024, 9:00 am to Noon ET
Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room, 216 Pauline Drive, Berea
Register at: https://forms.gle/m94qXP2GrPbBkQm46
Consultants from the Kentucky School for the Blind will present this professional learning opportunity that provides strategies to create classrooms supportive of self-regulation and participation for all young children, especially children with learning issues, autism, and vision needs. Participants will receive a kit of materials that they can take back to implement the strategies addressed. This training may be canceled if fewer than 15 people register.
July 23, 2024, 9:00 am to Noon ET
Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room, 216 Pauline Drive, Berea
Register at: https://forms.gle/m94qXP2GrPbBkQm46
Development and School Readiness: Strategies for Success
School readiness encompasses more than a few isolated skills. It’s important to look at the whole child and the strengths and needs each has developed. In this session, we will identify ways to support the whole child in preparing for kindergarten. Three hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available. This training may be canceled if fewer than 15 people register.
July 23, 2024, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm ET
Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room, 216 Pauline Drive, Berea
Register at: https://forms.gle/mKdsDBQSLSrMx4Cw9
School readiness encompasses more than a few isolated skills. It’s important to look at the whole child and the strengths and needs each has developed. In this session, we will identify ways to support the whole child in preparing for kindergarten. Three hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available. This training may be canceled if fewer than 15 people register.
July 23, 2024, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm ET
Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room, 216 Pauline Drive, Berea
Register at: https://forms.gle/mKdsDBQSLSrMx4Cw9
Data: Everything, Something, or Nothing?
Have you ever been asked to collect data on your learners, but the thought of it fills you with dread? You don’t know where to start, or even if you did, you have no idea what to do with the data once you’ve got it. This mini workshop will help you to become a data ninja. Through discussion, video examples, and hands-on activities you will learn the foundations of data collection. You will leave this workshop ready to start data collection in your setting, you’ll have the skills to analyze it and then apply that information to your day to day teaching of the skills you are targeting. ECE-TRIS credit is not available. This training may be canceled if fewer than 15 people register.
July 25, 2024, 9:00 am to Noon via Zoom ET
Register at: https://forms.gle/1DZ37kX6fRmoEJej9
Have you ever been asked to collect data on your learners, but the thought of it fills you with dread? You don’t know where to start, or even if you did, you have no idea what to do with the data once you’ve got it. This mini workshop will help you to become a data ninja. Through discussion, video examples, and hands-on activities you will learn the foundations of data collection. You will leave this workshop ready to start data collection in your setting, you’ll have the skills to analyze it and then apply that information to your day to day teaching of the skills you are targeting. ECE-TRIS credit is not available. This training may be canceled if fewer than 15 people register.
July 25, 2024, 9:00 am to Noon via Zoom ET
Register at: https://forms.gle/1DZ37kX6fRmoEJej9
Supporting Children with Autism in the Preschool Classroom
During this professional learning opportunity, we will review the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and the way these characteristics impact a child with autism within the preschool classroom. Evidence based practices that can be used to support preschool children will be discussed, and specific methods for implementing practices within the preschool classroom will be identified. This session is a collaboration between the Kentucky Autism Training Center and the Berea RTC. This session is offered twice. This training may be canceled if fewer than 15 people register. Choose the session that is most convenient.
July 30, 2024, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Stanford Early Childhood Center, 905 Danville Avenue, Stanford
Register for July at: https://forms.gle/QC57Z96ruu7eaPw28
OR
August 6, 2024, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Clay Community Center, 3400 Indian Mound Drive, Mount Sterling
Register for August at: https://forms.gle/QmF4hAGuKXTJcfwS9
During this professional learning opportunity, we will review the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and the way these characteristics impact a child with autism within the preschool classroom. Evidence based practices that can be used to support preschool children will be discussed, and specific methods for implementing practices within the preschool classroom will be identified. This session is a collaboration between the Kentucky Autism Training Center and the Berea RTC. This session is offered twice. This training may be canceled if fewer than 15 people register. Choose the session that is most convenient.
July 30, 2024, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Stanford Early Childhood Center, 905 Danville Avenue, Stanford
Register for July at: https://forms.gle/QC57Z96ruu7eaPw28
OR
August 6, 2024, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Clay Community Center, 3400 Indian Mound Drive, Mount Sterling
Register for August at: https://forms.gle/QmF4hAGuKXTJcfwS9
The Pyramid Model: Module 2 High-Quality, Supportive Environments
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. Module 2 for All STARS. Six hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available. This training will be offered twice. Both sessions will be in Richmond, Location TBD. This training may be canceled if fewer than 15 people register. Choose the date that best suits your needs:
August 1, 2024, 9:00-3:00 ET
Richmond location TBD
Register for this session at: https://forms.gle/AFGjyNjmVEkvKFF47
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. Module 2 for All STARS. Six hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available. This training will be offered twice. Both sessions will be in Richmond, Location TBD. This training may be canceled if fewer than 15 people register. Choose the date that best suits your needs:
August 1, 2024, 9:00-3:00 ET
Richmond location TBD
Register for this session at: https://forms.gle/AFGjyNjmVEkvKFF47
The Pyramid Model: Module 3 Teaching Social-Emotional Skills
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. Module 3 for All STARS. Six hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available.
August 8, 2024, 9:00-3:00 ET
South Irvine Early Learning Center
1000 South Irvine Road, Irvine
Register for this session at: https://forms.gle/xKYG3U49sn5VNLLb9
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. Module 3 for All STARS. Six hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available.
August 8, 2024, 9:00-3:00 ET
South Irvine Early Learning Center
1000 South Irvine Road, Irvine
Register for this session at: https://forms.gle/xKYG3U49sn5VNLLb9
The Pyramid Model: Module 4 Individualized Teaching of Social-Emotional Skills
This training guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted supports. Practices that are addressed include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring. Module 4 for All STARS. Three hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available.
August 14, 2024, 9:00 to Noon ET
Richmond location TBD
Register for this session at: https://forms.gle/NoCQuJMMfu4R87YQ9
This training guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted supports. Practices that are addressed include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring. Module 4 for All STARS. Three hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available.
August 14, 2024, 9:00 to Noon ET
Richmond location TBD
Register for this session at: https://forms.gle/NoCQuJMMfu4R87YQ9
The Pyramid Model: Introduction and Module 1 Nurturing and Responsive Relationships
Establishing nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community is the foundation of the Pyramid Model. 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. Introduction and Module 4 for All STARS. Six hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available.
September 6, 2024, 9:00 to 3:00 ET
Richmond location TBD
Register for this session at: https://forms.gle/BEsT6KLPayW7rY4s9
Establishing nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community is the foundation of the Pyramid Model. 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. Introduction and Module 4 for All STARS. Six hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available.
September 6, 2024, 9:00 to 3:00 ET
Richmond location TBD
Register for this session at: https://forms.gle/BEsT6KLPayW7rY4s9
The Pyramid Model: Module 2 High-Quality, Supportive Environments
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. Module 2 for All STARS. Six hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available.
October 18, 2024, 9:00 to 3:00 ET
Richmond location TBD
Register for this session at: https://forms.gle/kGEDNPmbnypUS1f37
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. Module 2 for All STARS. Six hours of ECE-TRIS credit will be available.
October 18, 2024, 9:00 to 3:00 ET
Richmond location TBD
Register for this session at: https://forms.gle/kGEDNPmbnypUS1f37
For Administrative Staff Only
Leadership Meetings with KDE
Regular Monthly Administrator's Meetings for 2023-2024
Via Zoom from 10:00 to 11:00 am ET.
- Fall Leadership
September 23, 2024, Location TBA - Spring Leadership
March 25, 2025, Location TBA
Regular Monthly Administrator's Meetings for 2023-2024
Via Zoom from 10:00 to 11:00 am ET.
- August 27
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
- January 14
- February 18
- April 15
- May 20
- June17