We are so excited for you to join us for Brightspark’s annual Professional Development conference! This year’s theme is Honoring and Uplifting Every Child. All participants will attend the Keynote …
This session will enhance provider capacity for having difficult conversations in an equitable, strengths-based and relationship-centered manner . Date: Tuesday May 13th Time: 11AM - 1PM Class will be held …
This training will provide an orientation on Principles of Child Development, Strengthening Families Protective Factors and the ASQ-3 screening tools for child care providers as they prepare to on board …
Discover what process art truly means and how to inspire young minds to create and learn through creative expression. Date: Tuesday May 13th Time: 1:30PM - 3:30PM Class will be …
We'll explore opportunities to engage in nature in all types of weather, support providers with their health and wellness, recognize the intersectionality of families, and anchor our roots in nature …
To inspire and support providers to develop and sustain a classroom culture and curriculum through an Anti-Bias Lens (environment, toys, books, art, circle/meeting topics, etc.). Date: Tuesday May 13th. Time: …
Are you a home childcare provider looking to join a sponsor? Are you a home childcare provider looking for ways to offer nutritious meals while keeping costs manageable? The City …
Understanding childhood trauma and the importance of the lasting impact on a child’s life, including their emotional well-being, mental health, and academic experiences at school. Date: Wednesday May 14th Time: …
This training will provide an orientation on Principles of Child Development, Strengthening Families Protective Factors and the ASQ social emotional screening tools for child care providers as they prepare to …
We will examine the need for positive communication between parents and staff. Emphasis is placed on positive listening and speaking skills when interacting with parents in the child care environment. …
Explore foundational components of 'Self Determination Theory'. Reflect on effective ways to motivate children while respecting their phycological needs. Date: Tuesday May 14th Time: 5PM-7PM STARS: 2 Registration Link: https://www.brightspark.org/product-category/pd-classes-spring-2025/ …
Mirrors, windows and sliding doors is a metaphor that can be used to refer to the need for children to find themselves reflected in books; for books to provide an …
Inclusive Classrooms require accommodations to meet children’s individual needs. This training will address the difference between equity and the idea of fairness, and how to provide accommodations for a variety …
If you’re playing, you’re doing it right! Play is the way children learn. More than just a chance to have fun, play is serious business when it comes to a …
This training explains how daily routines and rituals in early learning environments play a crucial role in preventing challenging behavior and create an optimal environment for learning and exploration. We …
Calling all childcare workers and caregivers of children—this training is your gateway to becoming champions of compassion! In this session, you will discover how compassion positively impacts a child's development. …
Through relationships, children discover who they are and learn to understand others. Date: Thursday May 15th Time: 1:30 - 3:30PM STARS Hours: 2 Class will be held online via zoom. …
In this training we will explore a strengths-based approach to how relationships impact early brain development. Date: Thursday May 15th Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM STARS Hours: 2 Class will be …
In our modern world, many people have a disconnect between where their food is grown (Farm) and the food they consume for their meals. (Table). Early learning programs, both center-based, …
