This asynchronous, self-paced course is designed to support you as you prepare to host your Accreditation Engagement Review. Whether you are attending this course because you will be the facilitator leading your own institution in training about the new Cognia Standards and protocols, or are attending training with your school, Cognia is here to support your preparation and work.

Recommended Audience: Institutions in the United States | Institutions outside the United States

Early childhood is a critical time in a child’s development, and the role of early childhood educators cannot be overstated. Coaching is a valuable tool that can support early childhood educators enhance their skills and improve outcomes for the children in their care. In this webinar we will explore the importance of coaching in early childhood education and provide strategies for success. Whether you are a coach looking to enhance your skills or an early childhood educator looking to improve your practice, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for success.

Recommended Audience: Institutions in the United States ONLY

As a preschool administrator, you are responsible for ensuring that your school is providing high-quality education to young children. To achieve this, it’s important to have a clear plan in place that outline’s your school’s goals, objectives, and strategies for improvement. This is where strategic planning and school improvement plans come in. This webinar is suitable for both new administrators who want to learn where to begin their strategic planning process and more seasoned administrators looking to deepen their school improvement knowledge and skills.

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The early years of a child’s life are critical to their development, and as an early childhood educator, you play an important role in fostering that development. One of the most important ways to support young children’s growth and learning is through meaningful interactions. These interactions not only help children develop language and social-emotional skills but also support brain development and build strong relationships between children and their caregivers. Whether you are a new early childhood educator or looking to improve your interactions with young children, this webinar will offer you valuable perspectives and effective techniques to achieve success.

Recommended Audience: Institutions in the United States ONLY

This workshop is designed to provide leaders with writing tools and strategies for teachers to use in the classroom. In this interactive session, participants will: 

• Receive an overview of the NM-MSSA writing assessment including the function of FAT-P (form, audience, topic, purpose of writing). 
• Examine areas in which students demonstrated success and areas for growth with on-demand writing. 
• Explore what constitutes development for each style of writing— narrative, informative/explanatory, or opinion/argument. 
• Learn about language choices (style and tone) & Develop classroom writing prompts. 
• Organize and craft engaging and effective introductions and conclusions. 
• Practice the use of feedback strategies to help enhance students’ writing.  
• Gain strategies with the “Teacher Notebook” as a tool kit. 

Recommended Audience: Institutions in the United States ONLY