PreKindergarten Year One Core - Roanoke, VA
2020-07-22 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-09-23 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-12-03 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.
What’s Included?
In the first year, the PreK curriculum is taught in four professional development workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first workshop is two sequential days with a focus on Tools theory and practice that typically takes place near the beginning of the school year. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and teachers attend all of the workshops as part of their Year One Core Professional Development.
Our four-workshop series is supplemented by a personal Tools staff member assigned to your program to support implementation, Technical Assistance support for programs with 3 or more registered classrooms, and school-year subscriptions to eTools with iScaffold, our innovative app based learning system, for each registered staff member. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn with Tools of the Mind. This design ensures that our team effectively partners with schools to meet each teacher where they are, learn about their students and community, and support strong implementation of Tools.
What will teachers learn?

Cutting-edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that will unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners
How to embed self-regulated learning into all activities
Research-based core curriculum content aligned with state standards as well as with commonly used observation and assessment tools (e.g. ECERS®, CLASS®, or Teaching Strategies GOLD®)
How to plan instruction using make-believe play themes to build background knowledge, self-regulation development and incorporate authentic math and literacy learning experiences
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for preschool teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs seeking a research-based, innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time as it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
We encourage programs to send lead and assistant teaching teams to our workshops together. Programs that wish to add additional specialists providing support in Tools’ classrooms can be added for an additional cost.
Cost
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person or live virtual professional development — for a lead teacher with option for 1 assistant or support teacher
A Tools of the Mind team member assigned to your program to provide support and answer questions
Technical Assistance from a Tools of the Mind Partnership Development Manager or Specialist for programs registering 3 or more classrooms
1 print curriculum Activity Manual per registered classroom; additional print manuals can be ordered, and each registered participant has access to the full electronic manual edition via eTools with iScaffold
PreK Year One Core Workbook with workshop activities and resources for each participant
1 school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold for each registered participant
Complimentary Developmental Writing Assessment (DWA) 2020-2021 classroom license for each registered classroom

Additional Technical Assistance (TA) may also be purchased. Individualized Technical Assistance helps coaches, administrators, and teachers build a deeper understanding of the Tools of the Mind approach. In TA sessions, Tools of the Mind partners with sites to reflect on children’s engagement in Tools’ activities and provide feedback on next steps using Tools’ tactics and curriculum to support children’s development.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat at our professional development workshops for your program administrator or coach, and they will receive a school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold!
Register Now

ECE Year 1 Core – Denver, CO
2020-08-12 08:00 - 15:00, 2020-09-28 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.
What’s Included?
In the first year, the ECE curriculum is taught in four professional development workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first workshop is two sequential days with a focus on Tools theory and practice that typically takes place near the beginning of the school year. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and teachers attend all of the workshops as part of their Year One Core Professional Development.
Our four-workshop series is supplemented by a personal Tools staff member assigned to your program to support implementation, Technical Assistance support for programs with 3 or more registered classrooms, and school-year subscriptions to eTools with iScaffold, our innovative app based learning system, for each registered staff member. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn with Tools of the Mind. This design ensures that our team effectively partners with schools to meet each teacher where they are, learn about their students and community, and support strong implementation of Tools.
What will teachers learn?

Cutting-edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that will unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners
How to embed self-regulated learning into all activities
Research-based core curriculum content aligned with state standards as well as with commonly used observation and assessment tools (e.g. ECERS®, CLASS®, or Teaching Strategies GOLD®)
How to plan instruction using make-believe play themes to build background knowledge, self-regulation development and incorporate authentic math and literacy learning experiences
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase and maintain student engagement

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for preschool teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs seeking a research-based, innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time as it builds foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
We encourage programs to send lead and assistant teaching teams to our workshops together. Programs that wish to add additional specialists providing support in Tools’ classrooms can be added for an additional cost.
Cost
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person or live virtual professional development — for a lead teacher with option for 1 assistant or support teacher
A Tools of the Mind team member assigned to your program to provide support and answer questions
Technical Assistance from a Tools of the Mind Partnership Development Manager or Specialist for programs registering 3 or more classrooms
1 print curriculum Activity Manual per registered classroom; additional print manuals can be ordered, and each registered participant has access to the full electronic manual edition via eTools with iScaffold
ECE Year One Core Workbook with workshop activities and resources for each participant
1 school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold for each registered participant
Complimentary Developmental Writing Assessment (DWA) 2020-2021 classroom license for each registered classroom

Additional Technical Assistance (TA) may also be purchased. Individualized Technical Assistance helps coaches, administrators, and teachers build a deeper understanding of the Tools of the Mind approach. In TA sessions, Tools of the Mind partners with sites to reflect on children’s engagement in Tools’ activities and provide feedback on next steps using Tools’ tactics and curriculum to support children’s development.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat at our professional development workshops for your program administrator or coach, and they will receive a school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold!
Register Now

Kindergarten Year 1 Core – Denver, CO
2020-08-13 08:00 - 15:00, 2020-09-28 08:00 - 15:00, 2020-12-03 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.
What’s Included?
In the first year, the Kindergarten curriculum is taught in four workshops spread across the year, matching the developmental trajectory of children’s growing skills.
The first workshop is two sequential days with a focus on Tools’ theory and practice that takes place near the beginning of the school year. Each of the remaining three workshops is a one-day session. Each workshop builds on the one before it, and teachers attend all of the workshops as part of their Year One Core training. Each classroom also receives a license to use our PowerTools Literacy Solution and Developmental Writing Assessments in the 2020-2021 school year.
Our four-workshop series is supplemented by a personal Tools staff member assigned to your program to support implementation, Technical Assistance support for programs with 3 or more registered classrooms, and school-year subscriptions to eTools with iScaffold, our innovative app based learning system, for each registered staff member. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn with Tools of the Mind. This design ensures that our team effectively partners with schools to meet each teacher where they are, learn about their students and community, and support strong implementation of Tools.
What will teachers learn?

Cutting-edge research and the underlying Vygotskian theory that will unify and guide their teaching practice and help teachers meet the needs of all learners
How to embed self-regulated learning into all activities
Research-based literacy, math and science activities that are aligned with Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, state standards, and commonly used observation and assessment tools (e.g. CLASS® and Teaching Strategies GOLD®)
Classroom management techniques to maximize time, facilitate productive interactions and increase student engagement

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for Kindergarten teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in schools seeking a research-based, innovative approach to curriculum that impacts children’s self-regulation development at the same time as it builds foundational literacy, numeracy and science skills.
We encourage programs to send lead and assistant teaching teams to our workshops together. Programs that wish to add additional specialists providing support in Tools’ classrooms can be added for an additional cost.
Cost
The cost is $3,750 per classroom which includes:

5 days of in-person or live virtual professional development — for a lead teacher with option for 1 assistant or support teacher (1:1 aide, special education, ELL, DLL or in-classroom literacy support)
A Tools of the Mind team member assigned to your program to provide support and answer questions
Technical Assistance from a Tools of the Mind Partnership Development Manager or Specialist for programs registering 3 or more classrooms
1 print curriculum Activity Manual set per registered classroom; additional print manual sets can be ordered, and each registered participant has access to the full electronic manual set via eTools with iScaffold
K Year One Core Workbook with workshop activities and resources for each participant
1 school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold for each registered participant
Complimentary PowerTools and Developmental Writing Assessment (DWA) 2020-2021 classroom licenses for each registered classroom*
*PowerTools access is timed to coordinate with rollout of small group reading instruction in Tools K program

Additional TA may also be purchased. Individualized Technical Assistance helps coaches, administrators, and teachers build a deeper understanding of the Tools of the Mind approach. In TA sessions, Tools of the Mind partners with sites to reflect on children’s engagement in Tools’ activities and provides feedback on next steps using Tools’ tactics to support children’s development.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator or coach at our professional development workshops, and they will receive a free school-year eTools with iScaffold subscription.
Register Now

PreKindergarten Year One Core - Mercerville, NJ
2020-08-18 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-10-13 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.

PreKindergarten Year One Core - Natick, MA
2020-08-20 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-10-08 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.

Kindergarten Year One Core - Natick, MA
2020-08-27 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-10-22 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.

Kindergarten Year One Core - Mercerville, NJ
2020-08-27 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-08-28 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-10-22 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.

PreKindergarten Year One Core Fall Cohort - Mercerville, NJ
2020-09-29 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-12-08 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.

ECE Year 2 Core - Denver, CO
2020-10-20 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.
What’s Included?
The Year Two Core Professional Development includes two full-day workshops, the first takes place in the fall and the second in late winter or spring. In the Year Two Core, teachers will refine their implementation of the Tools of the Mind program through a focus on developing our 5 core Teaching Capabilities.
This two-workshop series is supplemented by individualized Technical Assistance support and a school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold, for each participant. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn with Tools of the Mind.
What will teachers learn?

How to strengthen application of Tools theory in all teaching and learning interactions
The Tools of the Mind 5 Core Teaching Capabilities:

Responsive differentiation of instruction
Scaffolding
Classroom practices to support self-regulation development
Facilitating powerful make-believe play & playful learning
Developing an inclusive Tools’ classroom culture with a focus on peer scaffolding

How to use case studies and child data to plan and individualize instruction
How to develop a reflective Tools’ teaching practice and engage in setting and meeting goals to support strong child outcomes
How to apply the Tools approach to partnering with parents

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for PreK teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs that have previously completed our Year One Core professional development and are seeking to enhance their current Tools practices and grow their expertise in Tools Core Teaching Capabilities to impact strong child outcomes in their program.
We encourage programs to send lead and assistant teaching teams to our workshops together. Programs that wish to add additional specialists providing support in Tools classrooms can be added for an additional cost.
Cost
The cost is $2500 per classroom which includes:

2 days of in-person or live virtual professional development — for a lead teacher with option for 1 assistant or support teacher
Technical Assistance from a Tools of the Mind Partnership Development Manager or Specialist for programs registering 3 or more classrooms
PreK Year Two Core Workbook with workshop activities and resources for each participant
1 school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold for each registered participant
Complimentary Developmental Writing Assessment (DWA) 2020-2021 classroom license for each registered classroom

Additional TA may also be purchased. Individualized Technical Assistance helps coaches, administrators, and teachers build a deeper understanding of the Tools of the Mind philosophy. In TA sessions, Tools of the Mind partners with sites to reflect on children’s engagement in Tools activities and provide feedback on next steps using Tools tactics and approach to support children’s development.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator or coach at our professional development workshops, and they will receive a free school-year eTools & iScaffold subscription.
Register Now

Kindergarten Year 2 Core - Denver, CO
2020-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Lowry Conference Center, Building 697, 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
What’s Included?
The Year Two Core Professional Development includes two full-day workshops, the first occurs in the fall and the second in late winter or spring. In the Year Two Core, teachers will refine their implementation of the Tools of the Mind program through a focus on developing our 5 Core Teaching Capabilities.
This two-workshop series is supplemented by individualized Technical Assistance support, and school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold, for each participant and a school-year long subscription to PowerTools for each registered classroom.
What will teachers learn?

How to strengthen application of Tools theory in all teaching and learning interactions
The Tools of the Mind 5 Core Teaching Capabilities:

Responsive differentiation of instruction
Scaffolding
Classroom practices to support self-regulation development
Facilitating powerful make-believe play & playful learning
Developing an inclusive Tools’ classroom culture with a focus on peer scaffolding

How to use case studies and child data to plan and individualize instruction
How to develop a reflective Tools’ teaching practice and engage in setting and meeting goals to support strong child outcomes
How to apply the Tools approach to partnering with parents

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for Kindergarten teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in schools that have previously completed our Year One Core professional development and are seeking to enhance their current Tools’ practices and grow their expertise in Tools’ core teaching capabilities to impact strong child outcomes in their program.
We encourage programs to send lead and assistant teaching teams to our workshops together. Programs that wish to add additional specialists providing support in Tools’ classrooms can be added for an additional cost.
Cost
The cost is $3000 per classroom which includes:

2 days of in-person or live virtual professional development––for a lead teacher with option for 1 assistant or support teacher
Technical Assistance from a Tools of the Mind Partnership Development Manager or Specialist for programs registering 3 or more classrooms
K Year Two Core Workbook with workshop activities and resources for each participant
1 school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold for each registered participant
Complimentary PowerTools and Developmental Writing Assessment (DWA) 2020-2021 classroom licenses for each registered classroom

Additional TA may also be purchased. Individualized Technical Assistance helps coaches, administrators, and teachers build a deeper understanding of the Tools of the Mind philosophy. In TA sessions, Tools of the Mind partners with sites to reflect on children’s engagement in Tools activities and provide feedback on next steps using Tools tactics and approach to support children’s development.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator or coach at our Year Two Core professional development workshops, and they will receive a free school year long eTools & iScaffold subscription.
Register Now

PreKindergarten Year Two Core - Roanoke, VA
2020-10-21 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-10-28 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.
What’s Included?
The Year Two Core Professional Development includes two full-day workshops, the first takes place in the fall and the second in late winter or spring. In the Year Two Core, teachers will refine their implementation of the Tools of the Mind program through a focus on developing our 5 core Teaching Capabilities.
This two-workshop series is supplemented by individualized Technical Assistance support and a school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold, for each participant. Teachers have ongoing support and a range of ways to learn with Tools of the Mind.
What will teachers learn?

How to strengthen application of Tools theory in all teaching and learning interactions
The Tools of the Mind 5 Core Teaching Capabilities:

Responsive differentiation of instruction
Scaffolding
Classroom practices to support self-regulation development
Facilitating powerful make-believe play & playful learning
Developing an inclusive Tools’ classroom culture with a focus on peer scaffolding

How to use case studies and child data to plan and individualize instruction
How to develop a reflective Tools’ teaching practice and engage in setting and meeting goals to support strong child outcomes
How to apply the Tools approach to partnering with parents

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for PreK teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in programs that have previously completed our Year One Core professional development and are seeking to enhance their current Tools practices and grow their expertise in Tools Core Teaching Capabilities to impact strong child outcomes in their program.
We encourage programs to send lead and assistant teaching teams to our workshops together. Programs that wish to add additional specialists providing support in Tools classrooms can be added for an additional cost.
Cost
The cost is $2,500 per classroom which includes:

2 days of in-person or live virtual professional development — for a lead teacher with option for 1 assistant or support teacher
Technical Assistance from a Tools of the Mind Partnership Development Manager or Specialist for programs registering 3 or more classrooms
PreK Year Two Core Workbook with workshop activities and resources for each participant
1 school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold for each registered participant
Complimentary Developmental Writing Assessment (DWA) 2020-2021 classroom license for each registered classroom

Additional TA may also be purchased. Individualized Technical Assistance helps coaches, administrators, and teachers build a deeper understanding of the Tools of the Mind philosophy. In TA sessions, Tools of the Mind partners with sites to reflect on children’s engagement in Tools activities and provide feedback on next steps using Tools tactics and approach to support children’s development.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator or coach at our professional development workshops, and they will receive a free school-year eTools & iScaffold subscription.
Register Now

Kindergarten Year Two Core - Natick, MA
2020-11-05 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.
What’s Included?
The Year Two Core Professional Development includes two full-day workshops, the first occurs in the fall and the second in late winter or spring. In the Year Two Core, teachers will refine their implementation of the Tools of the Mind program through a focus on developing our 5 Core Teaching Capabilities.
This two-workshop series is supplemented by individualized Technical Assistance support, and school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold, for each participant and a school-year long subscription to PowerTools for each registered classroom.
What will teachers learn?

How to strengthen application of Tools theory in all teaching and learning interactions
The Tools of the Mind 5 Core Teaching Capabilities:

Responsive differentiation of instruction
Scaffolding
Classroom practices to support self-regulation development
Facilitating powerful make-believe play & playful learning
Developing an inclusive Tools’ classroom culture with a focus on peer scaffolding

How to use case studies and child data to plan and individualize instruction
How to develop a reflective Tools’ teaching practice and engage in setting and meeting goals to support strong child outcomes
How to apply the Tools approach to partnering with parents

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for K teachers, paraprofessionals and related support staff in schools that have previously completed our Year One Core professional development and are seeking to enhance their current Tools’ practices and grow their expertise in Tools’ core teaching capabilities to impact strong child outcomes in their program.
We encourage programs to send lead and assistant teaching teams to our workshops together. Programs that wish to add additional specialists providing support in Tools’ classrooms can be added for an additional cost.
Cost
The cost is $3,000 per classroom which includes:

2 days of in-person or live virtual professional development––for a lead teacher with option for 1 assistant or support teacher
Technical Assistance from a Tools of the Mind Partnership Development Manager or Specialist for programs registering 3 or more classrooms
K Year Two Core Workbook with workshop activities and resources for each participant
1 school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold for each registered participant
Complimentary PowerTools and Developmental Writing Assessment (DWA) 2020-2021 classroom licenses for each registered classroom

Additional TA may also be purchased. Individualized Technical Assistance helps coaches, administrators, and teachers build a deeper understanding of the Tools of the Mind philosophy. In TA sessions, Tools of the Mind partners with sites to reflect on children’s engagement in Tools activities and provide feedback on next steps using Tools tactics and approach to support children’s development.
Are you registering 3 or more classrooms? If so, you can receive a free seat for your program administrator or coach at our Year Two Core professional development workshops, and they will receive a free school year long eTools & iScaffold subscription.
Register Now

Kindergarten Year Two Core - Mercerville, NJ
2020-11-10 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.

PreKindergarten Year Two Core - Natick, MA
2020-11-12 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.

PreKindergarten Year Two Core - Mercerville, NJ
2020-11-17 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.

PreKindergarten Year Three Core - Natick, MA
2020-12-01 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.
Tools of the Mind’s PreK Year Three Core Workshop is a 1-day workshop designed to prepare teachers to engage in Tools of the Mind’s endorsement process, and opens the door to presenting in Community of Practice events. In this workshop, teachers and coaches are introduced to the Tools’ fidelity instrument and endorsement process, have the opportunity to reflect on practice in other classrooms and their own, and prepare for endorsement in spring, 2021.
Participants in the Year Three Core Workshop receive an invitation to attend 2021 Community of Practice events for free and receive a school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold and complimentary Developmental Writing Assessment (DWA) classroom license for each registered classroom in school year 2020-2021.
What will teachers learn?

How to reflect on and strengthen implementation of Tools 5 Core Teaching Capabilities to improve outcomes for every child and increase joy in teaching
How to use the Tools fidelity instrument as part of a reflective Tools teaching practice
How to prepare for and complete Tools’ endorsement

Who can register?
This workshop series is designed for PreK teachers and paraprofessionals that have previously completed our Year Two Core Professional Development and are seeking to become endorsed Tools teachers with mastery of the skills they need to support strong child outcomes in their classrooms.
Cost
The cost is $1,500 per classroom which includes:

1 day of in-person or live virtual professional development — for a lead teacher with option to include 1 assistant teacher from each classroom
A Tools of the Mind Partnership Development Manager or Specialist assigned to your program to provide support
PreK Year Three Workbook with workshop activities and resources for each participant
1 school-year subscription to eTools with iScaffold for each registered participant
Complimentary 2020-2021 Developmental Writing Assessment (DWA) classroom licence for each registered classroom
An invitation to attend 2021 Community of Practice events for free
Endorsement processing fee

Register Now

PreKindergarten Year Three Core - Mercerville, NJ
2020-12-02 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.

PreKindergarten Year Three Core - Wytheville, VA
2020-12-09 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Live Virtual Training, link provided prior to event.
