Live Virtual Workshop Sessions

CAN I RECEIVE A WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE FOR THESE SESSIONS?

Participants can earn a certificate of participation for the Live Virtual workshop sessions. Each registered participant needs to fully participate in the workshop session (with the camera on at times) and type their name into the Zoom chat at the start of the session. If these policies are not followed, participants will not earn a workshop certificate.

What time zone do workshops take place in?

All live virtual workshops take place in EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) which is 6 hours AHEAD of Hawaii Standard Time (HST), 4 hours AHEAD of Alaska Standard Time (AKDT), 3 hours AHEAD of Pacific Standard Time (PST), 2 hour AHEAD of Mountain Standard Time (MST) and 1 Hour AHEAD of Central Standard Time (CST).

A workshop beginning at 6:30pm EST would be12:30pm (HST), 2:30pm (AKDT), 3:30pm (PST), 4:30pm (MST) and 5:30pm (CST) .

Are the live virtual workshops approved for training hours in my state?

If your state is listed below please read the information regarding workshop approval. If your state is not listed, it is your responsibility to verify that it can be used for training hours. If your state has an online registry portal participant attendance verifications is uploaded after each workshop session:

Arkansas (PDR) Workshops are Individually Approved:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PROGRAM LEADER (APPROVED)

• MY 8 SENSES: PROPRIOCEPTION (APPROVED)

• THE FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME: MULTI-AGE PROCESS ART (PENDING)

• MAKERS, CREATORS AND INVENTORS! (APPROVED)

• SPARKING CURIOSITY AND WONDER WITH OPEN-ENDED MATERIALS (PENDING)

• AROUND THE WORLD WITH STORYTELLING (PENDING)

California (Early Care & Education Workforce Registry) Workshops are Individually Approved:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PROGRAM LEADER (APPROVED)

• MY 8 SENSES: PROPRIOCEPTION (APPROVED)

• THE FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME: MULTI-AGE PROCESS ART (PENDING)

• MAKERS, CREATORS AND INVENTORS! (PENDING)

• SPARKING CURIOSITY AND WONDER WITH OPEN-ENDED MATERIALS (PENDING)

• AROUND THE WORLD WITH STORYTELLING (PENDING)

Louisiana (Pathways) Trainer Level III: All Workshops Approved

Michigan (MIRegistry) Workshops are Individually Approved:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PROGRAM LEADER (APPROVED)

• MY 8 SENSES: PROPRIOCEPTION (APPROVED)

• THE FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME: MULTI-AGE PROCESS ART (PENDING)

• MAKERS, CREATORS AND INVENTORS! (APPROVED)

• SPARKING CURIOSITY AND WONDER WITH OPEN-ENDED MATERIALS (PENDING)

• AROUND THE WORLD WITH STORYTELLING (PENDING)

Missouri (Childcare Aware)Workshops are Individually Approved:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PROGRAM LEADER (APPROVED)

• MY 8 SENSES: PROPRIOCEPTION (APPROVED)

• THE FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME: MULTI-AGE PROCESS ART (PENDING)

• MAKERS, CREATORS AND INVENTORS! (PENDING)

• SPARKING CURIOSITY AND WONDER WITH OPEN-ENDED MATERIALS (PENDING)

• AROUND THE WORLD WITH STORYTELLING (PENDING)

New Mexico ( NM Early Childhood Trainer Registry) Master Trainer: All Workshops Approved

North Carolina (DCDEE) Workshops are Individually Approved:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PROGRAM LEADER (APPROVED)

• MY 8 SENSES: PROPRIOCEPTION (APPROVED)

• THE FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME: MULTI-AGE PROCESS ART (PENDING)

• MAKERS, CREATORS AND INVENTORS! (APPROVED)

• SPARKING CURIOSITY AND WONDER WITH OPEN-ENDED MATERIALS (PENDING)

• AROUND THE WORLD WITH STORYTELLING (APPROVED)

Oklahoma (OPDR) Workshops are Individually Approved:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PROGRAM LEADER (APPROVED)

• MY 8 SENSES: PROPRIOCEPTION (APPROVED)

• THE FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME: MULTI-AGE PROCESS ART (PENDING)

• MAKERS, CREATORS AND INVENTORS! (APPROVED)

• SPARKING CURIOSITY AND WONDER WITH OPEN-ENDED MATERIALS (PENDING)

• AROUND THE WORLD WITH STORYTELLING (PENDING)

South Carolina (SCEndeavors) Workshops are Individually Approved:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PROGRAM LEADER (APPROVED)

• MY 8 SENSES: PROPRIOCEPTION (APPROVED)

• THE FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME: MULTI-AGE PROCESS ART (PENDING)

• MAKERS, CREATORS AND INVENTORS! (APPROVED)

• SPARKING CURIOSITY AND WONDER WITH OPEN-ENDED MATERIALS (PENDING)

• AROUND THE WORLD WITH STORYTELLING (PENDING)

Tennessee (TrainTN) Workshops are Individually Approved:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PROGRAM LEADER (APPROVED)

• MY 8 SENSES: PROPRIOCEPTION (APPROVED)

• THE FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME: MULTI-AGE PROCESS ART (PENDING)

• MAKERS, CREATORS AND INVENTORS! (APPROVED)

• SPARKING CURIOSITY AND WONDER WITH OPEN-ENDED MATERIALS (PENDING)

• AROUND THE WORLD WITH STORYTELLING (PENDING)

Vermont (Northern Lights) Approved Trainer & Sponsoring Agency: All Workshops Approved

What should I know before I register for a workshop?

The workshop is designed for participants to form a sense of community. This can only happen when attendees are open to sharing their experiences, reflections, and ideas.

Many organizations provide professional development for early childhood educators. Suppose you are seeking professional development only to obtain a certificate for credit hours. In that case, this workshop may not be the right fit.

Workshop attendees are asked to be active participants throughout the entire session. This involves having your camera on for at least part of the session, taking an active role in small group conversations, and being fully present during the entire session.

• No refunds, credits, or exchanges are provided. 

• Workshops are taught in a live virtual format in eastern standard time and are not recorded.

• Participants need to type their name into the Zoom Chat upon entering the workshop session. They will not be marked as attending if their name is not typed into the Zoom chat. There are no exceptions to this policy.

• Each person needs to participate fully in the entire workshop session to earn their workshop certificate. 

• Participants will receive an email the day before the workshop session containing the Zoom link. This link is only for registered participants; they may not share it with anyone else.

• Each person participating (viewing) the workshop needs to purchase a ticket. The ticket fee gives the participant access to the information provided during the session by the workshop facilitator. While a participant can earn a workshop certificate the registration fee is not a payment for a certificate.