Tools of the Mind

K Beyond the Core: Invigorating Reading and Infusing Science in the Literacy Block
2017-12-06 08:30 - 15:00 UTC | Hampton Inn Natick, 319 Speen Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each of these sessions offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
K Beyond the Core: Invigorating Reading and Infusing Science in the Literacy Block
Are your children tired of reading about different colors of buttons as they enter into the exciting world of reading? Do you struggle to fit science and engineering into your day? In this workshop, we’ll discuss new ways to infuse the Literacy Block with science learning, and share a hot-off-the-press set of new Tools materials to deepen children’s engagement in science learning, including early readers tied to classroom themes, coordinated new Interactive Read Alouds and center science extension activities, with science and engineering content that aligns with Next Generation Science Standards. Prepare to be invigorated and refreshed with new and exciting ideas, and return to your classroom with new materials to improve children’s motivation, comprehension, decoding and science understandings.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $450 – for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
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PreK Beyond the Core: Supporting Self-regulation and Social Skill Development
2017-12-07 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each session in the series offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
PreK Beyond the Core: Supporting Self-regulation and Social Skill Development
Are you looking for new ways to encourage more positive classroom interactions? This workshop provides strategies and supports for building strong teacher-child and child-child relationships. We will examine more closely the ‘power of partners’ and how intentional work on building positive friendships sets the stage for better school readiness. Participants will join with other teachers in the region to discuss how communication and partnering with parents can support the development of these critical skills. Through interactive activities, participants will identify ways to strengthen emotion regulation through the use of music, make-believe play, communication and partnering with parents and leave with an action plan in hand.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $450 – for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
Sign up now!

K Beyond the Core: Supporting Self-regulation and Social Skill Development
2017-12-14 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each of these sessions offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
Beyond the Core: Supporting Self-regulation and Social Skill Development
Are you looking for new ways to encourage more positive classroom interactions? This workshop provides strategies and supports for building strong teacher-child and child-child relationships. Examine more closely the ‘power of partners’ and the Tools of the Mind approach to grouping and creating teams to support the development of self-regulation, and set up a culture of peer scaffolding. Participants will join with other teachers in the region to discuss how intentional work on building positive friendships sets the stage for school success, and how to communicate and partner with parents to support the development of these critical skills. Participants will leave with an action plan in place, for addressing ‘hot spots’, partner with parents and foster increase positive social interactions in their classrooms.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $450 – for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
Sign up now!

PreK Beyond the Core: Play and Playful Learning
2018-01-26 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each session in the series offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
PreK Beyond the Core: Play and Playful Learning
Would you like to develop some new ideas for play themes, invigorate prop-making and make-believe play practice in your program, and improve the level of play you observe? How can teachers integrate the key elements in make-believe play to weave playful learning throughout the day? In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the layers of the environment––base, theme, sensory––and discuss why each of these is vital to play development. We’ll also explore how other kinds of play––like block play–– fit into the Tools of the Mind program. Participants will leave with further understandings about intentionally integrating play throughout the day, supporting play outside of the ‘make-believe play box,’ and designing invigorating make-believe play themes.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $450 – for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
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PreK Beyond the Core: Supporting Self-regulation and Social Skill Development
2018-01-29 08:30 - 15:00 | The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, 80211, United States

Pre-Kindergarten Tools Curriculum Overview - FREE!
2018-02-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Neptune Early Childhood Center, 11 Memorial Drive, Neptune, NJ, 07753, United States
Interested in Tools of the Mind Curriculum for your Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2018-19 school year?
Tools of the Mind is a research-based early childhood program with a comprehensive Preschool & Kindergarten curriculum and professional development series. Tools has a targeted focus on developing young children’s self-regulation skills based on Vygotskian theory. Curriculum content meets all state and national standards.
You are cordially invited!
Tools of the Mind will be presenting a general overview of our curriculum. The overview will be conducted by Tools of the Mind staff who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the program and/or the registration process. Information regarding the program components and materials will be available and on display.
An exciting part of the morning will be an actual visit to a Tools of the Mind classroom to see the program in action.
Who can register?
Workshop size will be limited. Please limit attendees to 3 per district.
Location and Date

February 13, 2018
Neptune Early Childhood Center, 11 Memorial Drive, Neptune, NJ 07753

This event has been cancelled. If you would like more information about Tools of the Mind, please contact Amy Hnasko at ahnasko@toolsofthemind.org.

PreK Beyond the Core: Invigorating Math & Science
2018-02-28 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each session in the series offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
PreK Beyond the Core: Invigorating Math & Science
There are many Tools of the Mind math and science activities across the year. Ever wonder how they are connected or how to design a roll out to best serve your students? Ever feel you need more ideas for Science Eyes? In this workshop, participants will have hands-on opportunities to explore sample materials for Science Eyes Explorations, as well as spend time learning how to make those important instructional decisions about pacing and differentiating instruction. Finally, through active learning, we will practice seamlessly integrating math and science skills into the Make-Believe Play Block, and across the day.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $450 – for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
Sign up now!

PreK Beyond the Core: Integrating Technology and Interactive Media the 'Tools' Way
2018-03-09 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each session in the series offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
PreK Beyond the Core: Integrating Technology and Interactive Media the ‘Tools’ Way
What is the ‘Tools’ way of integrating technology and interactive media into the early childhood classroom? In this workshop, participants will collaborate with teachers across the region to discuss the research on the use of technology in the early childhood classroom, learn about how to integrate technology in ways to maintain the Tools’ approach to learning, and build technological literacy through play. We’ll share a range of resources, from approaches for integrating Smartboards, to apps for tablet devices and desktop computers, and learn how to evaluate different technology assets from the Tools perspective, to make informed choices about how to integrate technology and interactive media into a Tools classroom.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $450 – for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
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PreK Beyond the Core - Supporting All Children in a Diverse Classroom
2018-03-14 08:30 - 15:00 | Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 N. Jefferson Street, Room 409, Roanoke, VA, 24016, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each session in the series offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
Beyond the Core: Supporting All Children in a Diverse Classroom
Today’s classroom reflects our ever-changing and diverse society. This workshop will provide teachers who use the Tools of the Mind curriculum with a chance to refine a set of concrete strategies and techniques for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of a wide variety of students, including children who are learning English, children who struggle with behavior, and children who may be developmentally delayed or advanced for their ages.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $450 – for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
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K Beyond the Core: STEAMING Ahead in Tools - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
2018-03-22 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each session in the series offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
K Beyond the Core: STEAMING Ahead in Tools – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
Ever wonder how science, technology, engineering, art and math can be integrated and elevated in a Tools of the Mind Kindergarten classroom? How do we apply what we know about self-regulation to the design of science and engineering activities? In this interactive workshop teachers will have the opportunity to dig into science explorations that support the core Tools Kindergarten literacy curriculum, explore new STEAM related science materials and learn about ways they can further integrate science concepts into the daily life of their classrooms.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $450: for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
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PreK Tools Core Curriculum Training - Gillett, WI
2018-07-26 08:30 - 2018-07-27 15:30, 2018-10-11 08:30 - 15:30 | 208 W Main Street, Gillett, WI, United States
What’s included?
In the first year, the Core Curriculum is taught in four sequential workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first two-day session is delivered in the summer prior to the start of school. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session with the second workshop occurring in the fall, the third in the winter, and the fourth and final workshop taking place in the spring. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and all four are required.
In addition to the Year 1 Core content, our four-workshop series is supplemented throughout the year by virtual technical assistance, live webinars, and support through our innovative app based learning system, the iScaffold. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn.
What will teachers learn?

How to embed practice in self-regulated learning into all activities
Strategies to help children improve the quality of their make-believe play–critical for self-regulation development
New research-based literacy and math activities that incorporate self-regulatory components
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement
Cutting edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that can unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for preschool teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs and schools seeking research-based innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person professional development for lead and assistant teaching team
2 live webinars
2 Teacher Manual Sets
2 iScaffold 12-month subscriptions
2 sessions of Technical Assistance support (either in person or virtual) by a Tools of the Mind trainer are provided for each district registered

Additional attendees may be added at a cost of $1,875 per attendee. These additional attendees could be additional assistants in the classroom, support staff, coaches, and/or administrators. Additional TA may also be purchased.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator at our professional development workshops as well as a free iScaffold subscription and manual set for that administrator. Please include it on the registration form when you sign up!
Workshop Dates

July 26 & 27, 2018
October 11, 2018
January 24, 2019
April 5, 2019

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K Tools Core Curriculum Training - Gillett, WI
2018-08-01 08:30 - 2018-08-02 15:30 | Gillett School District, 208 W. Main Street, Gillett, WI, 54124, United States
What’s included?
In the first year, the Core Curriculum is taught in four sequential workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first two-day session is delivered in the summer prior to the start of school. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session with the second workshop occurring in the fall, the third in the winter, and the fourth and final workshop taking place in the spring. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and all four are required.

Teachers attending the K Year 1 Core will also receive a 1 year subscription to the PowerTools app and access to analytics on classroom and individual level trends to support instructional planning. PowerTools helps teachers’ facilitate children’s reading instruction and increases the dosage of supported reading practice in Semester II. Classrooms need 4-8 iPads to implement PowerTools; classrooms can also implement Tools K without this technology asset. Our training will integrate approaches with and without PowerTools in 2018-2019.
In addition to the Year 1 Core content, our four-workshop series is supplemented throughout the year by virtual technical assistance, live webinars, and support through our innovative app based learning system, the iScaffold. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn.
What will teachers learn?

How to embed practice in self-regulated learning into all activities
Strategies to help children improve the quality of their make-believe play–critical for self-regulation development
New research-based literacy and math activities that incorporate self-regulatory components
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement
Cutting edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that can unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for preschool teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs and schools seeking research-based innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person professional development for lead and assistant teaching team
2 live webinars
2 Teacher Manual Sets
2 iScaffold 12-month subscriptions
2 sessions of Technical Assistance support (either in person or virtual) by a Tools of the Mind trainer are provided for each district registered

Additional attendees may be added at a cost of $1,875 per attendee. These additional attendees could be additional assistants in the classroom, support staff, coaches, and/or administrators. Additional TA may also be purchased.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator at our professional development workshops as well as a free iScaffold subscription and manual set for that administrator. Please include it on the registration form when you sign up!
Workshop Dates

August 1 & 2, 2018
October 19, 2018
December 4, 2018
April 4, 2019

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K Tools Core Curriculum Training - Inglewood, CA
2018-08-13 08:30 - 2018-08-14 15:30 | 3130 W. 111th Place, 3130 W. 111th Place, Inglewood, CA, 90303, United States
What’s included?
In the first year, the Core Curriculum is taught in four sequential workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first two-day session is delivered in the summer prior to the start of school. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session with the second workshop occurring in the fall, the third in the winter, and the fourth and final workshop taking place in the spring. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and all four are required.

Teachers attending the K Year 1 Core will also receive a 1 year subscription to the PowerTools app and access to analytics on classroom and individual level trends to support instructional planning. PowerTools helps teachers’ facilitate children’s reading instruction and increases the dosage of supported reading practice in Semester II. Classrooms need 4-8 iPads to implement PowerTools; classrooms can also implement Tools K without this technology asset. Our training will integrate approaches with and without PowerTools in 2018-2019.
In addition to the Year 1 Core content, our four-workshop series is supplemented throughout the year by virtual technical assistance, live webinars, and support through our innovative app based learning system, the iScaffold. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn.
What will teachers learn?

How to embed practice in self-regulated learning into all activities
Strategies to help children improve the quality of their make-believe play–critical for self-regulation development
New research-based literacy and math activities that incorporate self-regulatory components
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement
Cutting edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that can unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for preschool teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs and schools seeking research-based innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person professional development for lead and assistant teaching team
2 live webinars
2 Teacher Manual Sets
2 iScaffold 12-month subscriptions
2 sessions of Technical Assistance support (either in person or virtual) by a Tools of the Mind trainer are provided for each district registered

Additional attendees may be added at a cost of $1,875 per attendee. These additional attendees could be additional assistants in the classroom, support staff, coaches, and/or administrators. Additional TA may also be purchased.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator at our professional development workshops as well as a free iScaffold subscription and manual set for that administrator. Please include it on the registration form when you sign up!
Workshop Dates

August 13 & 14, 2018
October 9, 2018
December 17, 2018
April 12, 2019

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PreK Tools Core Curriculum Training Series - Inglewood, CA
2018-08-16 08:30 - 2018-08-17 15:30 | 3130 W. 111th Place, 3130 W. 111th Place, Inglewood, CA, 90303, United States
What’s included?
In the first year, the Core Curriculum is taught in four sequential workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first two-day session is delivered in the summer prior to the start of school. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session with the second workshop occurring in the fall, the third in the winter, and the fourth and final workshop taking place in the spring. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and all four are required.
In addition to the Year 1 Core content, our four-workshop series is supplemented throughout the year by virtual technical assistance, live webinars, and support through our innovative app based learning system, the iScaffold. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn.
What will teachers learn?

How to embed practice in self-regulated learning into all activities
Strategies to help children improve the quality of their make-believe play–critical for self-regulation development
New research-based literacy and math activities that incorporate self-regulatory components
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement
Cutting edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that can unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for preschool teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs and schools seeking research-based innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person professional development for lead and assistant teaching team
2 live webinars
2 Teacher Manual Sets
2 iScaffold 12-month subscriptions
2 sessions of Technical Assistance support (either in person or virtual) by a Tools of the Mind trainer are provided for each district registered

Additional attendees may be added at a cost of $1,875 per attendee. These additional attendees could be additional assistants in the classroom, support staff, coaches, and/or administrators. Additional TA may also be purchased.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator at our professional development workshops as well as a free iScaffold subscription and manual set for that administrator. Please include it on the registration form when you sign up!
Workshop Dates

August 16 & 17, 2018
October 10, 2018
December 18, 2018
April 11, 2019

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PreK Tools Core Curriculum Training - Mercerville, NJ
2018-08-21 08:30 - 2018-08-22 15:30, 2018-10-17 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
In the first year, the Core Curriculum is taught in four sequential workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first two-day session is delivered in the summer prior to the start of school. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session with the second workshop occurring in the fall, the third in the winter, and the fourth and final workshop taking place in the spring. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and all four are required.
In addition to the Year 1 Core content, our four-workshop series is supplemented throughout the year by virtual technical assistance, live webinars, and support through our innovative app based learning system, the iScaffold. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn.
What will teachers learn?

How to embed practice in self-regulated learning into all activities
Strategies to help children improve the quality of their make-believe play–critical for self-regulation development
New research-based literacy and math activities that incorporate self-regulatory components
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement
Cutting edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that can unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for preschool teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs and schools seeking research-based innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person professional development for lead and assistant teaching team
2 live webinars
2 Teacher Manual Sets
2 iScaffold 12-month subscriptions
2 sessions of Technical Assistance support (either in person or virtual) by a Tools of the Mind trainer are provided for each district registered

Additional attendees may be added at a cost of $1,875 per attendee. These additional attendees could be additional assistants in the classroom, support staff, coaches, and/or administrators. Additional TA may also be purchased.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator at our professional development workshops as well as a free iScaffold subscription and manual set for that administrator. Please include it on the registration form when you sign up!
Workshop Dates

August 21 & 22, 2018
October 17, 2018
January 16, 2019
March 27, 2019

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K Tools Core Curriculum Training - New Jersey
2018-08-23 08:30 - 15:30 | Carteret High School Library, 199 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ, 07008, United States
What’s included?
In the first year, the Core Curriculum is taught in four sequential workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first two-day session is delivered in the summer prior to the start of school. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session with the second workshop occurring in the fall, the third in the winter, and the fourth and final workshop taking place in the spring. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and all four are required.

Teachers attending the K Year 1 Core will also receive a 1 year subscription to the PowerTools app and access to analytics on classroom and individual level trends to support instructional planning. PowerTools helps teachers’ facilitate children’s reading instruction and increases the dosage of supported reading practice in Semester II. Classrooms need 4-8 iPads to implement PowerTools; classrooms can also implement Tools K without this technology asset. Our training will integrate approaches with and without PowerTools in 2018-2019.
In addition to the Year 1 Core content, our four-workshop series is supplemented throughout the year by virtual technical assistance, live webinars, and support through our innovative app based learning system, the iScaffold. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn.
What will teachers learn?

How to embed practice in self-regulated learning into all activities
Strategies to help children improve the quality of their make-believe play–critical for self-regulation development
New research-based literacy and math activities that incorporate self-regulatory components
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement
Cutting edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that can unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for kindergarten teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs and schools seeking research-based innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person professional development for lead and assistant teaching team
2 live webinars
2 Teacher Manual Sets
2 iScaffold 12-month subscriptions
2 sessions of Technical Assistance support (either in person or virtual) by a Tools of the Mind trainer are provided for each district registered

Additional attendees may be added at a cost of $1,875 per attendee. These additional attendees could be additional assistants in the classroom, support staff, coaches, and/or administrators. Additional TA may also be purchased.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator at our professional development workshops as well as a free iScaffold subscription and manual set for that administrator. Please include it on the registration form when you sign up!
Workshop Dates

August 23 and August 24, 2018
October 16, 2018
December 11, 2018
March 28, 2019

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PreK Tools Core Curriculum Training - Wytheville, VA
2018-08-23 08:30 - 2018-08-24 15:30, 2018-10-10 08:30 - 15:30, 2019-01-23 08:30 - 15:30 | Wytheville Meeting Center, 333 Community Boulevard, Wytheville, VA, 24382, United States
What’s included?
In the first year, the Core Curriculum is taught in four sequential workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first two-day session is delivered in the summer prior to the start of school. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session with the second workshop occurring in the fall, the third in the winter, and the fourth and final workshop taking place in the spring. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and all four are required.
In addition to the Year 1 Core content, our four-workshop series is supplemented throughout the year by virtual technical assistance, live webinars, and support through our innovative app based learning system, the iScaffold. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn.
What will teachers learn?

How to embed practice in self-regulated learning into all activities
Strategies to help children improve the quality of their make-believe play–critical for self-regulation development
New research-based literacy and math activities that incorporate self-regulatory components
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement
Cutting edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that can unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for preschool teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs and schools seeking research-based innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person professional development for lead and assistant teaching team
2 live webinars
2 Teacher Manual Sets
2 iScaffold 12-month subscriptions
2 sessions of Technical Assistance support (either in person or virtual) by a Tools of the Mind trainer are provided for each district registered

Additional attendees may be added at a cost of $1,875 per attendee. These additional attendees could be additional assistants in the classroom, support staff, coaches, and/or administrators. Additional TA may also be purchased.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator at our professional development workshops as well as a free iScaffold subscription and manual set for that administrator. Please include it on the registration form when you sign up!
Workshop Dates

August 23 & 24, 2018
October 10, 2018
January 23, 2019
April 2, 2019

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PreK Tools Core Curriculum Training - Natick, MA
2018-08-28 09:00 - 15:30 | Hampton Inn Natick, 319 Speen Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
What’s included?
In the first year, the Core Curriculum is taught in four sequential workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first two-day session is delivered in the summer prior to the start of school. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session with the second workshop occurring in the fall, the third in the winter, and the fourth and final workshop taking place in the spring. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and all four are required.
In addition to the Year 1 Core content, our four-workshop series is supplemented throughout the year by virtual technical assistance, live webinars, and support through our innovative app based learning system, the iScaffold. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn.
What will teachers learn?

How to embed practice in self-regulated learning into all activities
Strategies to help children improve the quality of their make-believe play–critical for self-regulation development
New research-based literacy and math activities that incorporate self-regulatory components
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement
Cutting edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that can unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for preschool teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs and schools seeking research-based innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person professional development for lead and assistant teaching team
2 live webinars
2 Teacher Manual Sets
2 iScaffold 12-month subscriptions
2 sessions of Technical Assistance support (either in person or virtual) by a Tools of the Mind trainer are provided for each district registered

Additional attendees may be added at a cost of $1,875 per attendee. These additional attendees could be additional assistants in the classroom, support staff, coaches, and/or administrators. Additional TA may also be purchased.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator at our professional development workshops as well as a free iScaffold subscription and manual set for that administrator. Please include it on the registration form when you sign up!
Workshop Dates

August 28 & 29, 2018
October 11, 2018
January 10, 2019
March 21, 2019

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K Tools Core Curriculum Training - Natick, MA
2018-08-28 09:00 - 15:30 | Hampton Inn Natick, 319 Speen Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
What’s included?
In the first year, the Core Curriculum is taught in four sequential workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first two-day session is delivered in the summer prior to the start of school. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session with the second workshop occurring in the fall, the third in the winter, and the fourth and final workshop taking place in the spring. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and all four are required.

Teachers attending the K Year 1 Core will also receive a 1 year subscription to the PowerTools app and access to analytics on classroom and individual level trends to support instructional planning. PowerTools helps teachers’ facilitate children’s reading instruction and increases the dosage of supported reading practice in Semester II. Classrooms need 4-8 iPads to implement PowerTools; classrooms can also implement Tools K without this technology asset. Our training will integrate approaches with and without PowerTools in 2018-2019.
In addition to the Year 1 Core content, our four-workshop series is supplemented throughout the year by virtual technical assistance, live webinars, and support through our innovative app based learning system, the iScaffold. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn.
What will teachers learn?

How to embed practice in self-regulated learning into all activities
Strategies to help children improve the quality of their make-believe play–critical for self-regulation development
New research-based literacy and math activities that incorporate self-regulatory components
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement
Cutting edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that can unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for kindergarten teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs and schools seeking research-based innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person professional development for lead and assistant teaching team
2 live webinars
2 Teacher Manual Sets
2 iScaffold 12-month subscriptions
2 sessions of Technical Assistance support (either in person or virtual) by a Tools of the Mind trainer are provided for each district registered

Additional attendees may be added at a cost of $1,875 per attendee. These additional attendees could be additional assistants in the classroom, support staff, coaches, and/or administrators. Additional TA may also be purchased.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator at our professional development workshops as well as a free iScaffold subscription and manual set for that administrator. Please include it on the registration form when you sign up!
Workshop Dates

August 28 and August 29, 2018
October 10, 2018
December 6, 2018
March 20, 2019

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PreK Beyond the Core: Key Steps in Tools Activities - The Why Behind the How
2018-09-25 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each session in the series offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
PreK Beyond the Core: Key Steps in Tools Activities – The Why Behind the How
Want to walk through the Tools of the Mind day and focus on the key steps in Tools classroom practices & activities, the steps most critical to support self-regulation and learning? How can you be more intentional in implementing Tools activities, and modify the challenge level to meet the needs of children in your classroom? Spend a day with fellow teachers from throughout the region to lift up the key steps in core Tools activities, better understand the ‘why’ behind the ‘how’ in both Tools activities and classroom practices, and leave with a plan for invigorating your practice to more powerfully impact the development of the children in your classroom.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $475 – for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
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PreK Beyond the Core: Preparing Children to be Successful Readers
2018-10-18 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each session in the series offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
PreK Beyond the Core: Preparing Children to be Successful Readers
To adequately prepare our preschool children to be successful readers requires more than simply focusing on the “A, B, C”’s. Research shows that language skills and background knowledge are strong factors in the ability to comprehend text. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Tools of the Mind Scaffolded Writing process and discover how “encoding” can build “decoding” skills. Through active learning, participants will explore how to ensure the activities in the curriculum are being maximized so that each child can develop the vocabulary, oral language & foundational literacy skills so crucial to becoming a successful reader in Kindergarten and beyond.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $475 – for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
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PreK Year 2 Tools of the Mind Core Curriculum Training
2018-11-14 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
In their second year of professional development, teachers will refine their implementation of the Tools of the Mind program through a continued focus on child development, dynamic assessment and individualization of instruction. Teachers will analyze how Tools activities are designed to support self-regulation while also developing children’s academic skills, and learn how to embed practice in self-regulated learning into all activities and classroom practices. Year 2 training prepares teachers to engage in Tools of the Mind’s certification process and participate in facilitated communities of practice.
Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for preschool teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs and schools who have previously completed the PreK Core Year 1 Series.
The cost is $2,000 per classroom which includes:

2 full-day workshops
3 webinars

Additional attendees may be added at a cost of $1,000 per attendee. These additional attendees could be additional assistants in the classroom, support staff, coaches, and/or administrators. Additional TA may also be purchased.
Technical Assistance can be added for an additional cost.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator at our professional development workshops as well as a free iScaffold subscription and manual set for that administrator. Please include it on the registration form when you sign up!
Workshop Dates

November 14, 2018
February 6, 2019

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*NEW* PowerTools Literacy Solution - MA
2018-11-15 09:00 - 15:30 | Hampton Inn Natick, 319 Speen Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
What’s included?
Want to boost the amount of time children spend practicing reading? Looking for new, engaging Early Readers for your students? Interested in increasing science learning in kindergarten? The PowerTools Literacy Solution addresses all of these needs with a fresh new content and an innovative reading platform. It aligns seamlessly with all existing Tools curricula to help you streamline your instruction. Meanwhile, children talk to think, engage in shared activity, and develop fundamental self-regulation skills – all the hallmarks of the Tools of the Mind approach!
Included in the cost is:

1 day workshop for teachers
1/2 day workshop for Reading Specialists and Administration (date to be determined)
1 school-year subscription to the PowerTools System with individualized analytics for each child user
Optional pilot use in first grade as supplementary reading program

What will teachers learn?
Teachers will learn how to integrate science learning and meet Next Generation Science standards in the literacy block. We’ll dig into the foundational literacy skills and where and how they develop in Tools to set the stage for learning to read, and learn how PowerTools analytics will be teachers’ ally in identifying children’s ZPDs and skills to target in Literacy Centers and Literacy Skill Building Activities. We’ll learn how the PowerTools system integrates the underlying theory and approach to teaching and learning used in Tools classrooms, supporting intrinsic motivation, child agency, buddy interactions and providing on demand scaffolding. Teachers will leave with a plan for how to increase children’s supported reading dosage by integrating the PowerTools system into Buddy Reading2, Paired Buddy Reading and Literacy Center Must Do activities, and with knowledge and practice in how to use the system’s analytic platform to get classroom and individual level data to inform instruction. We’ll also dig into new Interactive Read Alouds and a new Literacy Center Must-Do Activity, Science Minds, that engage children in rich science content in multiple ways within each theme and across the year.
Who can register?
Any classroom who has received the Core Year 1 Kindergarten Series and is currently using the Tools of the Mind K program in their classrooms.
Hardware/technology requirements: Wifi in building to support analytic data collection and analysis, 4-8 iPads/classroom, OS10 or later
Cost: $3,000 per classroom
Workshop Date

November 15, 2018

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*NEW* PowerTools Literacy Solution - NJ
2018-11-29 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
Want to boost the amount of time children spend practicing reading? Looking for new, engaging Early Readers for your students? Interested in increasing science learning in kindergarten? The PowerTools Literacy Solution addresses all of these needs with a fresh new content and an innovative reading platform. It aligns seamlessly with all existing Tools curricula to help you streamline your instruction. Meanwhile, children talk to think, engage in shared activity, and develop fundamental self-regulation skills – all the hallmarks of the Tools of the Mind approach!
Included in the cost is:

1 day workshop for teachers
1/2 day workshop for Reading Specialists and Administration (date to be determined)
1 school-year subscription to the PowerTools System with individualized analytics for each child user
Optional pilot use in first grade as supplementary reading program

What will teachers learn?
Teachers will learn how to integrate science learning and meet Next Generation Science standards in the literacy block. We’ll dig into the foundational literacy skills and where and how they develop in Tools to set the stage for learning to read, and learn how PowerTools analytics will be teachers’ ally in identifying children’s ZPDs and skills to target in Literacy Centers and Literacy Skill Building Activities. We’ll learn how the PowerTools system integrates the underlying theory and approach to teaching and learning used in Tools classrooms, supporting intrinsic motivation, child agency, buddy interactions and providing on demand scaffolding. Teachers will leave with a plan for how to increase children’s supported reading dosage by integrating the PowerTools system into Buddy Reading2, Paired Buddy Reading and Literacy Center Must Do activities, and with knowledge and practice in how to use the system’s analytic platform to get classroom and individual level data to inform instruction. We’ll also dig into new Interactive Read Alouds and a new Literacy Center Must-Do Activity, Science Minds, that engage children in rich science content in multiple ways within each theme and across the year.
Who can register?
Any classroom who has received the Core Year 1 Kindergarten Series and is currently using the Tools of the Mind K program in their classrooms.
Hardware/technology requirements: Wifi in building to support analytic data collection and analysis, 4-8 iPads/classroom, OS10 or later
Cost: $3,000 per classroom
Workshop Date

November 29, 2018

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PreK Beyond the Core: Supporting Self-regulation and Social Skill Development
2019-01-17 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each session in the series offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
PreK Beyond the Core: Supporting Self-regulation and Social Skill Development
Are you looking for new ways to encourage more positive classroom interactions? This workshop provides strategies and supports for building strong teacher-child and child-child relationships. We will examine more closely the ‘power of partners’ and how intentional work on building positive friendships sets the stage for better school readiness. Participants will join with other teachers in the region to discuss how communication and partnering with parents can support the development of these critical skills. Through interactive activities, participants will identify ways to strengthen emotion regulation through the use of music, make-believe play, communication and partnering with parents and leave with an action plan in hand.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $475- for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
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PreK Beyond the Core: Integrating Technology and Interactive Media the 'Tools' Way
2019-02-28 08:30 - 15:30 | Conference Center at Robert Wood Johnson, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08619, United States
What’s included?
These full-day workshops are designed for teachers and staff members who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training. Each session in the series offers participants a chance to learn about a unique aspect of the Tools of the Mind curriculum in greater depth and detail.
PreK Beyond the Core: Integrating Technology and Interactive Media the ‘Tools’ Way
What is the ‘Tools’ way of integrating technology and interactive media into the early childhood classroom? In this workshop, participants will collaborate with teachers across the region to discuss the research on the use of technology in the early childhood classroom, learn about how to integrate technology in ways to maintain the Tools’ approach to learning, and build technological literacy through play. We’ll share a range of resources, from approaches for integrating Smartboards, to apps for tablet devices and desktop computers, and learn how to evaluate different technology assets from the Tools perspective, to make informed choices about how to integrate technology and interactive media into a Tools classroom.
Who can register?
These continuing education workshops are designed for teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff who have completed the Pre-Kindergarten Year 1 Core Curriculum training with Tools of the Mind – Year 2 implementers and beyond!
The cost per person is $475- for participants registering for more than one workshop at the same time, a reduced cost will be calculated on the registration form.
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