Educare Best Practices Training: Embedded Professional Development Train-the-Trainer
November 12-14, 2019 Chicago, IL
Ounce of Prevention Fund
33 West Monroe Street
Suite 1520
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Audience: The ideal train-the-trainer candidates will be early childhood leadership professionals or trainers possessing skills to provide professional development to their own staff, as well as to other community-based early childhood staff.
The Educare Best Practices Training train-the-trainer model will prepare participants to become facilitators of Educare Best Practices Training: Embedded Professional Development foundational and core trainings. This training is comprised of one two-and-a-half-day contact followed by the virtual participation in a facilitator’s community of practice. Embedded professional development is the driver for all areas of work in educational settings. This embedded professional development training is designed to provide early childhood professionals with knowledge and understanding about embedded professional development so that they can promote these evidence-based practices in their programs. The purpose of the Embedded Professional Development training modules is to support early childhood programs and providers in cultivating a climate and infrastructure, processes of embedded professional development for continuous quality improvement.
Registration deadline: October 25, 2019
Description
The Educare Best Practices train-the-trainer model will prepare participants to become facilitators of Educare Best Practices Training: Embedded Professional Development foundational and core trainings using the following five-step approach:
- Attend: Train-the-trainer attendees will participate in the training facilitated by the Educare Best Practices team and will receive train-the-trainer material and content to prepare them for their own Educare Best Practices Training presentations.
- Present: Train-the-trainer attendees will observe their peers as they deliver portions of Educare Best Practices Training.
- Co-facilitate: Attendees will co-present segments of the Educare Best Practices Training.
- Trainer community of practice: Trained facilitators will participate in a virtual community of practice, facilitated by the Educare Best Practices team.
- Take-over: Trained facilitators will take over the training, as it will be theirs to sustain.
Training Objectives
Upon completion of the train-the-trainer model, trainers will be equipped with the following:
- An overview of Educare Best Practices Training content
- Training materials, tools and support mechanisms to carry out the Educare Best Practices Trainings with Educare and non-Educare staff
- An opportunity to attend, observe, practice and share Educare Best Practices Training with Educare and non-Educare staff
Training Schedule
Tuesday, November 12, 8:30am-5pm
Wednesday, November 13, 8:30am-5pm
Thursday, November 14, 8:30am-2pm
Additional Information and Inquiries
The Educare Learning Network will cover the cost of breakfast, lunch and snacks during meeting hours.
For additional information contact support@educarenetwork.com.
Travel
Airfare
The Educare Learning Network will reimburse eligible organizations for airfare expenses for three people per school attending the event. We will also cover one baggage fee per person each way. Airfare arrangements should be completed at least 21 days prior to the travel date. All flights must be booked in economy class. Airfares greater than $500 must be approved before purchase be contacting us at support@educarenetwork.org. Please forward original receipts within 30 days of the event for timely reimbursement.
Driving and Parking
If driving to Chicago, the Educare Learning Network will reimburse eligible participants $0.58 per mile, up to $500. Please visit the Hotel Blake’s website for parking information.
Shuttle
GO Airport Express shuttle service can be booked online or by calling 773.247.1200. Transportation can be arranged to and from both O’Hare and Midway International airports. For pricing, please contact the shuttle service directly.
Taxi
Estimated taxi fares:
- One way to or from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (driving time approximately 35 minutes): $40‑$50
- One way to or from Chicago Midway International Airport (driving time approximately 25 minutes): $30‑$40
Public Transit
Subway (Train)
The fare is $2.50 one way. Please note: there is a $5 surcharge for passengers leaving from O’Hare Airport. Subway rides are approximately 50 minutes in length.
From O’Hare Airport, take the Blue Line:
Exit at LaSalle/Congress
Hotel Blake 500 S Dearborn
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From Midway Airport, take the Orange Line:
Exit at Harold Washington Library
Hotel Blake 500 S Dearborn
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Accommodations
Hotel
Hotel Blake
500 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60605
The Educare Learning Network will book your accommodations at the Hotel Blake. Email confirmations will be sent directly from the hotel to each attendee. The nightly rate for those covering their own stay is $199 plus tax. Payment will be due upon check-in to the hotel, however a credit card can be placed on the room ahead of travels by calling 312.986.1234.
Check-in and -out dates
Check-in: November 11
Check-out: November 14
Attendees wishing to extend their stay at the group rate must submit their request in writing as part of completing their online registration. All extended stay requests are subject to availability and will be at the expense of the attendee unless your return transportation requires an additional overnight stay.
Cancellations
- Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to date of arrival
- The Educare Learning Network must be notified of all cancellations by contacting us at support@educarenetwork.org.
- Be advised that cancellation of individual reservations made up to 48 hours prior to arrival will be accepted and the deposit refunded for those rooms for the full night’s stay.
- Failure to cancel reservation will result in a no-show fee to the Educare Learning Network.
