Online Training
Online training is open for 3 weeks allowing participants flexibility to complete the two asynchronous hours when it works for them during the first two weeks. During the third week, participants will meet with an ACCESS coach via Zoom to ask questions and discuss what was addressed in the module.
ACCESS for Preschool Series |
Price per module - $30 per participant
ACCESS FOR NEW USERS
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A-1 ACCESS Curriculum Overview |
This module is designed as an introduction for participants who are new to ACCESS. This session is typically taken when the curriculum is adopted and teachers begin to explore the components of the curriculum. |
June 7 to June 20- 2 hours asynchronous June 21 to June 25- Zoom meeting scheduled with an ACCESS Coach |
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A-2 Setting Up an ACCESS Classroom |
During this module, participants will come to understand ACCESS as an intentional curriculum that requires teaching teams to work together to create a supportive environment, establish daily routines; identify strategies for making decisions and build a respectful community of learners. |
July 19 to Aug 1- 2 hours asynchronous Aug 2 to Aug 6- Zoom meeting scheduled with an ACCESS Coach |
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A-3 ACCESS Curriculum Implementation |
Typically taken during the second or third month of the school year, this module serves to clarify aspects of the curriculum. Participants will expand their assessment system, plan an investigation and select authentic materials to support learning and development in meaningful ways. |
Oct. 11 to Oct. 24- 2 hours asynchronous Oct. 25 to Oct. 29- Zoom meeting scheduled with an ACCESS Coach |
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A-4 ACCESS Self-Assessment |
The ACCESS Self-Assessment is completed midway through the school year. The evaluation tool guides the user through critical reflection of their practice and leads to an action plan. Goals are established for the second half of the school year. |
Jan. 10 to Jan. 23, 2022- 2 hours asynchronous Jan. 24 to Jan. 28, 2022- Zoom meeting scheduled with an ACCESS Coach |
ACCESS FOR ADVANCED USERS
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B-1 ACCESS Advanced Self- Assessment |
This module is taken by experienced ACCESS users who seek to reflect on their practice and set goals for the next phase of their development using the curriculum. Participants will review the components of ACCESS; complete a self-assessment, create an action plan and discuss their plan with an ACCESS coach during a question and answer session. |
July 19 to Aug.1- 2 hours asynchronous Aug. 2 to Aug. 6- Zoom meeting scheduled with an ACCESS Coach |
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B-2 ACCESS Curriculum Advanced |
This module is taken after the ACCESS Advanced Self-Assessment (B-1) module and assists teachers and/or teaching teams as they work to accomplish the goals identified. |
Oct. 11 to Oct. 24- 2 hours asynchronous Oct. 25 to Oct. 29- Zoom meeting scheduled with an ACCESS Coach |
ACCESS TO STREAM FOR CATHOLIC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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C-1 STREAM for Catholic Early Childhood Educators |
ACCESS is designed to reflect school culture and mission. It can be expanded to be a STREAM curriculum that actively integrates Catholic values across all domains of development and learning. This training should be taken after the ACCESS Overview (A-1) and Setting Up an ACCESS Classroom (A-2) modules. |
Nov. 1 to Nov. 13- 2 hours asynchronous Nov. 14 to Nov.19- Zoom meeting scheduled with an ACCESS Coach |
ACCESS FOR LEADERSPrice per module - $50 per participant
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D-1 Setting the Stage to support Teachers, Children and Families |
Effective and quality practice may require a paradigm shift for many leaders who are not trained early childhood educators. This session provides the basics of research-based and developmentally appropriate practice for teaching preschoolers. It introduces the tools used to set up quality ACCESS classrooms. |
July 11 to 17 2 hours asynchronous |
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D-2 Coaching and Evaluating to Ensure Quality |
Evaluating teachers to ensure curriculum fidelity can be time consuming and confusing. This module reviews the ACCESS Administrator Observation Guide as well as the Classroom Walkthrough Feedback Form. |
19 Sept. to Sept. 25 2 hours asynchronous |
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D-3 ACCESS Curriculum Leader Network |
This professional learning community has been established so that leaders have an opportunity to share experiences and learn from other leaders who are also supporting their staff as they implement the ACCESS Curriculum. |
Indicate interest on the registration form |