Course Description

Director of Quality Improvement

Tracy Sammons-Venonsky

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome to Brightside Beginnings

    • What is Brightside Beginnings?

    • PA Keys
  • 2

    Brightside Academy Culture- Examining Our Purpose, Values, and Strategic Focus

    • Instructions

    • Brightside Academy Culture

    • Brightside Academy Culture Worksheet

    • Brightside Academy Culture Reflection

    • L.I.F.E.R.S. Reflection
  • 3

    Professionalism: Being an Early Childhood Educator

    • Instructions

    • Brightside Academy Code of Conduct

    • NAEYC Code of Ethics

    • NAEYC Code of Ethics Reflection Worksheet
  • 4

    Appropriate and Nurturing Diaper Changing Experience for Children

    • Instructions

    • Relationship-Based Infant Care-Responsive, On Demand, and Predictable Article

    • Article Reflection

    • PA Code 3270.135 Diapering Requirements

    • PA Code Accommodations Worksheet Instructions

    • PA Code Accommodations Worksheet

    • All About ITERS Diapering-Toileting 1

    • All About ITERS Diapering-Toileting 2

    • ITERS Worksheet Instructions

    • ITERS Worksheet

    • Healthy Practices: Diapering 101 Video

    • Diaper Changing Procedure

    • Practice the Diaper Changing Procedure

    • Diaper Changing Reflection
  • 5

    Being Aware of Food Allergies

    • Instructions

    • Article.Food Allergies_Being Aware

    • Article Reflection

    • Food Allergies vs. Food Sensitivities Video

    • What’s the Big Deal about Food Allergies? Video

    • Allergen Search Worksheet

    • Allergen Search Worksheet

    • Differences Worksheet

    • Food Allergies Learning Assessment

    • Developing a Plan Worksheet
  • 6

    Brightside Academy Emergency Preparedness

    • Instructions

    • Article- Emergency Preparedness

    • OP Emergency Plan Shelter-in-place

    • American Red Cross Shelter In Place Fact Sheet

    • Check your academy plan and supplies

    • First Aid Checklist
  • 7

    Incident Reports: Doing Your Part to Keep Children Safe

    • Instructions

    • The Incident Report A Discussion About Program Liability

    • The Incident Report: A Discussion about Program Liability Article Reflection

    • How to Complete an Incident Report

    • Sample Incident Report

    • Incident Report Based on Incident from the Article-Please complete and e-mail

    • Strategies for Supervision

    • Strategies for Supervision Worksheet
  • 8

    Keeping Germs at Bay- Handwashing the Proper Way

    • Instructions

    • Handwashing with Sid the Science Kid

    • Put Your Hands Together Video

    • Handwashing Video Reflection

    • Handwashing Sign - PA

    • Handwashing Action Plan
  • 9

    Keeping Infants Healthy and Safe

    • Instructions

    • PA Code 3270.106 Rest Equipment

    • PA Code 3270.112 Infant and Toddler Stimulation

    • PA Code 3270.119 Infant Sleep Position

    • Bare is Best Handout

    • What is SIDS? Video

    • Infant Health and Safety Tips

    • Infant Health and Safety Quiz
  • 10

    Maintaining Ratio and Understanding Child Assignment

    • Instructions

    • PA Code 3270.51 Similar Age Level

    • PA Code 3270.52 Mixed Age Level

    • PA Code 3270.55 Ratios While Children are Napping

    • Ratios are Relevant Video

    • Are You in Ratio? Quiz

    • Classroom Caregiver List and Child ID Cards
  • 11

    PA Code 3270 and You: An Overview of Compliance Regulations

    • Instructions

    • PA Code 3270

    • Pa Code 3270 Agreement
  • 12

    Proper Food Handling Practices

    • Instructions

    • PHL Training 11.15.16.pdf

    • Proper Food Handling Worksheet
  • 13

    Safe Travels: An Overview of Bus Procedures

    • Instructions

    • FL Driver_Academy_loading_and_unloading_policy

    • FL Before-school Escort Steps Final

    • FL Before School Escort Process Checklist Final

    • FL After-school Escort Steps Afternoon Session Only Final

    • FL After-school Escort Steps Afternoon Session Only Final

    • Be Cool! Follow School Bus Safety Rules PowerPoint.pdf

    • Bus Safety Worksheet
  • 14

    Sanitizing and Disinfecting: Creating a Clean Environment for Children

    • Instructions

    • A Clean and Healthy Place to Play and Learn

    • Sanitizing and Disinfecting Tip Sheet

    • Article Reflection

    • PA Code 3270.66 Toxics

    • PA Code 3270.76 Building Surface Requirements

    • PA Code 3270.102 Condition of Play Equipment

    • PA Code 3270.104 Furniture

    • Discussion Question
  • 15

    Strategies for Active Supervision

    • Instructions

    • K-W-L Chart

    • PA Code 3270.113 Supervision of Children

    • Supervision: Positioning Video

    • Supervision: Positioning Worksheet

    • Supervision Quality Practices Handout

    • Active Supervision Handout

    • K-W-L Final
  • 16

    The Basics of Child Development Theory

    • Instructions

    • Beyond Remote Controlled Teaching and Learning-The Special Challenges of Helping Children Construct Kowledge Today Article

    • Helping Children Construct Knowledge Worksheet

    • Child Development Theorists from Freud to Erikson to Spock and Beyond 1

    • Child Development Theorists from Freud to Erikson to Spock and Beyond 2

    • Piaget’s stages of cognitive development

    • Vygotsky Sociocultural Development

    • An Introduction to Social Emotional Development

    • Erikson’s Theory of Psycho-social Development

    • Kohlberg’s Moral Development

    • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

    • Montessori Method

    • Child Development Theory Worksheet
  • 17

    The Science of Early Childhood

    • Instructions

    • Baby's Brain Begins Now-Conception to Age 3 Article

    • Brain Development Article

    • Article Reflection

    • The Science of Early Childhood Development Video

    • Child Development Core Story Part 1-Brain Architecture

    • Child Development Core Story Part 2-Serve and Return

    • Child Development Core Story Part 3-Stress

    • Early Learning Brain Development and Lifelong Outcomes

    • The Science of Early Childhood Training Reflection
  • 18

    Assessing Children in a Quality Early Childhood Environment

    • Instructions

    • What Assessment Means to Early Childhood Educators

    • What Assessment Means to Early Childhood Educators Article Reflection

    • Screening with ASQ: Easy for Providers, Engaging for Parent Video

    • Why Developmental Screening Matters Video

    • ASQ 3 PowerPoint

    • Completing and Scoring Video

    • Sample ASQ

    • Ounce Overview PowerPoint

    • Work Sampling System Overview Video

    • Screening and Assessment Guidelines
  • 19

    Observing Children in a Quality Early Childhood Environment

    • Instructions

    • Article. Learning to See...Seeing to Learn

    • Child Observation Learning Assessment Part 1

    • Child Observation Learning Assessment Part 2

    • Writing Observations: Documenting a Child’s Development through Observations

    • Observing with Purpose: Strategies for Observing Young Children’s Learning and Development

    • Infant Observation Video

    • Infant Observation

    • Toddler Observation Video

    • Toddler Observation

    • Preschool Observation Video

    • Preschool Observation

    • School Age Observation Video

    • School Age Observation
  • 20

    The Mechanics and Fundamentals of Lesson Planning

    • Instructions

    • The Importance of Planning Article

    • Article Reflection

    • Infant Lesson Plan Philadelphia Explained

    • Toddler Lesson Plan Philadelphia Explained

    • Preschool Lesson Plan Philadelphia Explained

    • School Age 1 Day Full Day Lesson Plan Philadelphia Explained

    • School Age Before-After School Lesson Plan Philadelphia Explained

    • School Age Full Day Lesson Plan Philadelphia Explained
  • 21

    An Introduction to Intentional Teaching

    • Instructions

    • Intentional Teaching Article

    • Intentional Teaching Reflection
  • 22

    Building Partnerships with Families

    • Instructions

    • How Does a Healthy Relationship Feel? Reflection

    • Building Partnerships- Guide to Developing Relationships with Families

    • Building Partnerships with Families Reflection
  • 23

    Creating Smooth Transitions for Children

    • Instructions

    • Helping Young Children Through Daily Transitions Article

    • Helping Young Children Through Daily Transitions Article Reflection

    • Classroom Transitions Video

    • Transition Case Study
  • 24

    Meaningful Interactions in a Quality Early Childhood Environment

    • Instructions

    • Interactions Pre-Assessment

    • Powerful Interactions Article

    • Article Reflection

    • Building Positive Relationships with Young Children Video

    • Building Positive Relationships with Young Child Video Reflection

    • Infant and Toddler Interactions Video

    • Infant and Toddler Interactions Video Reflection

    • Quality Preschool Teacher-Child Interactions Video

    • Quality Preschool Teacher-Child Interactions Video Reflection

    • Teacher-Child Interactions Tip Sheet

    • Interactions Attestation
  • 25

    Providing Children with Quality Rest Time Experiences

    • Instructions

    • Sleep Barriers

    • Implementing a High Quality Naptime Routine Article

    • Sleep Is Important to Your Child Resource

    • Benefits and Consequences Worksheet

    • Ideas for Implementing a High Quality Rest Time Routine

    • Quality Rest Time Learning Assessment
  • 26

    Quality Classroom Environments: Room Arrangement

    • Instructions

    • Making Classrooms Work for Children and Adults Article

    • Article Reflection

    • Classroom Arrangement and Materials Reference Guide

    • Classroom Design Instructions

    • Classroom Design Worksheet
  • 27

    Quality Meal Time Experiences

    • Instructions

    • Article.Nutrition and Child Development

    • ITERS Meals

    • ECERS Meals

    • SACERS Meals

    • Quality Meal Time Experiences
  • 28

    The Importance of Play

    • Instructions

    • Fred Rogers Quote

    • Quote Reflection

    • The Importance of Play

    • The Power of Play Article

    • Six Types of Play

    • Which Stage of Play?

    • Training Reflection
  • 29

    Challenging Behaviors in the Early Childhood Classroom

    • Instructions

    • Article.Hard Joys_Managing Behavior with a Creative Mind and a Playful Spirit

    • Article Reflection

    • Understanding Challenging Behavior in Young Children

    • Challenging Behavior in Young Children

    • Training Reflection
  • 30

    Diversity and Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom

    • Instructions

    • Pre- Training Reflection

    • Special Needs and Inclusion

    • A Journey Towards Inclusion Article

    • Diversity in Early Childhood Programs

    • Article Reflection

    • Supporting Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood

    • Preschool Inclusion: Drew

    • Preschool Inclusion: Samantha

    • Case Study Reflection
  • 31

    Response to Intervention

    • Instructions

    • RTI Handout

    • RTI-Process-SocialEmotional

    • RTI-Process-DevelopmentalDelays

    • RTI Reflection
  • 32

    Strategies for Effective Classroom Management

    • Instructions

    • Article.Classrooms as the Root of Challenging Behaviors

    • Article Reflection

    • Strategies to Guide Young Children's Behavior

    • Classroom Management Resources

    • Training Reflection
  • 33

    Brightside Beginnings Final Quiz

    • Instructions

    • Brightside Beginnings Final Quiz