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Maryland Family Network Presents The Responsive Training Symposium (Training of Trainers)
This is a 3 part training symposium which covers such topics as:
- Introduction to interactive and creative training techniques
- An emphasis on training basics-goals and objectives, logistics and needs assessment
- An understanding of how to provide meaningful adult learning experiences
- Training methods to respond to participants' needs
- An enrichment of their understanding of the cycle of experiential learning
- An understanding of practical training pitfalls
Part 1 March 30, 2012
Part 2 April 13, 2012
Part 3 May 11, 2012
*Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all 3 sessions in order to obtain the full benefit of the educational training sequence.
Please click the following link for further information and to Register for The Responsive Training Symposium
Maryland Family Network Presents The Advanced Training of Trainers Institute
The Advanced Training of Trainers Institute is an opportunity for experienced trainers, who have completed The Responsive Training Symposium, to expand their knowledge and understanding of training techniques and principles of adult learning. Using the information presented in the highly acclaimed Responsive Training Symposium as a base, we will explore the theory and practice that enables trainers to excel in their work. Topics to be covered in the Advanced Training of Trainers Institute include: graphic techniques (including technology tips), question/answer strategies, group process/group dynamics, multiple intelligence theory, public speaking and critiquing skills.
Part 1 February 17, 2012
Part 2 February 18, 2012
*Please note: You must have completed the Responsive Training Symposium (TOT) in order to take these classes.
Please click the following link for further information and to Register for The Advanced Training of Trainers
Maryland Family Network Presents Healthy Beginnings - Supporting Development and Learning from Birth through Three Years of Age: Every Baby, Every Child
Join us for a one day training of trainers on the newly developed training curriculum for the new MSDE publication: Healthy Beginnings: Supporting Development and Learning from Birth through Three Years of Age. The training will provide you with all of the materials needed to provide MSDE approved training on Healthy Beginnings as well as information on the development of parent workshops.
This course is offered Wednesday February 29, 2012 and Wednesday April 18, 2012. For more information and a registration form for Healthy Beginnings, click here.
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