Master Teacher Core Training
January-March 2019
Contact 1
January 16-17, 2019
Ounce of Prevention Fund
33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1520
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Contact 2
February 14, 2019
1:30-3:30pm CST
Webinar
Contact 3
March 13-14, 2019
Educare Oklahoma City
500 SE Grand Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Audience: Master teacher staff who have been employed in their current role one year or less and have not previously participated in the Master Teacher Core Training.
The Master Teacher Core Training will be conducted as a series with contacts January through March 2019. This interactive training will define the role of the master teacher within the Educare model and provide orientation to the specific responsibilities of the role.
Description
Training Objectives
This interactive training series will define the role of the master teacher within the Educare model and provide orientation to the specific responsibilities of the role. This includes:
- Leading the design, delivery and coordination of embedded professional development to build and enhance core competencies of the education staff, including data utilization, coaching, reflective supervision, reflective practice groups and lesson study
- Leading and coordinating the education program for children ages birth to five, including developing high-quality curriculum, assessments, and responsive, intentional and developmentally appropriate instruction
- Facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration among the education staff and other program staff, including research, family support, mental health, disabilities and consultants; and providing education staff with administrative support
The Educare Learning Network will cover the following expenses:
- Airfare
- Hotel accommodations (two nights per in-person contact)
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks during training)
Additional Information and Inquiries
Please contact us with questions at support@educarenetwork.org.
Travel
Airfare
The Educare Learning Network will reimburse your organization for airfare expenses. 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 by contacting us at support@educarenetwork.org. Please forward original receipts within 30 days of the event for timely reimbursement.
Driving
For participants driving to Chicago or Oklahoma City, there will be a mileage reimbursement of $0.545 per mile, for up to $500.
Chicago Travel Information for Contact 1:
Airport Shuttle Service
GO Airport Express. 888.284.3826. Offers daily service from 4am‑10pm. Reservations are recommended, but not required from the airports. However, reservations are required for your return trip to the airport.
- To or from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, prices per person
- Single person, one way: $28
- Single person, round trip: $53
- Group (3 or more people), one way: $14
- To or from Chicago Midway International Airport, prices per person
- Single person, one way: $23
- Single person, round trip: $41
- Group (3 or more people), one way: $12
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Taxi Cabs
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
Rental Cars
Car Rental at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Car rental agencies are located on the lower level near the baggage claim areas of Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Please look for signs and courtesy phones. From Terminal 5, rental car agencies are available by courtesy telephones located on the lower level. Many car rental agencies also offer courtesy buses to various automobile pick‑up and drop‑off areas.
- Alamo: 800.327.9633
- Avis: 800.331.1212
- Budget: 800.527.0700
- Dollar: 800.800.4000
- Enterprise: 800.867.4595
- Hertz: 800.654.3131
- National: 800.227.7368
Car Rental at Chicago Midway International Airport
The car rental companies’ offices are located inside the terminal on the lower level. Car rental pick-up and drop-off points are found on Level 2 of the Midway Airport Parking Garage, located east of Cicero Avenue. Most of these companies provide vehicles for persons with mobility impairments. They need notification two to three days before your visit to Midway Airport.
- Alamo: 800.462.5266
- Avis: 800.331.1212
- Budget: 800.527.0700
- Dollar: 800.800.3665
- Enterprise: 866.502.1260
- Hertz: 800.654.3131
- National: 800.227.7368
Public Transportation
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 55 minutes in length.
From O’Hare Airport, take the Blue Line:
Exit at LaSalle.
Hotel Blake, 500 South Dearborn Street
Get directions.
From Midway Airport, take the Orange Line:
Exit at Harold Washington Library-State-Van Buren.
Hotel Blake, 500 South Dearborn Street
Get directions.
Oklahoma City Travel Information for Contact 3:
Taxi Cabs/Rideshares
Taxis are located in the Transportation Plaza which is accessed from the baggage claim (lower) level.
Rideshares (Uber, Lyft) pickup area is on the upper level “Departures” roadway at the west end. The area is marked as “TNC Pick Up”.
Rental Cars
- Alamo: 800.327.9633 / TDD 305.468.2132
- Avis: 800.831.2847 / TDD 800.331.2323
- Budget: 800.527.0700 / TDD 800.826.5510
- Dollar Car Rental: 800.800.4000
- Enterprise: 800.325.8007 / TDD 800.736.8227
- Hertz: 800.654.3131 / TDD 800.654.2280
- National: 800.328.4567 / TDD 800.328.6323
- Thrifty: 877.283.0898
Accommodations
Hotels:
The Educare Learning Network will handle your hotel accommodation throughout your stay with us. We will cover the cost for your room plus tax for two nights per in-person contact. Guests are required to provide a credit card during check-in to cover the cost of incidentals and other additional charges. Email confirmations will be sent directly from the hotel to each attendee. Attendees wishing to extend their stay at the group rate must submit their request in writing. 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.
Contact 1:
Hotel Blake
500 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Check-in: Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Check-out: Thursday, January 17, 2019
Please visit the Hotel Blake website for parking information.
Contact 3:
Courtyard Oklahoma City Downtown
2 West Reno Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Check-in: Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Check-out: Thursday, March 14, 2019
Please visit the Courtyard OKC Downtown for parking information.
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.
