Instructor:
| , VT Higher Ed Collaborative , Phone: E-mail: loricassidy1061@gmail.com I am a Business Partner of Pyramid 802 Plus which provides Training and Coaching around Pyramid Model Practices and other Early Education topics. |
Instructor Level
| Master | |
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Education
| Master's degree in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Ed Professional certificate or license in Teacher License | |
| I have been working in the field of Early Childhood for over 40 years. I have worked mainly with children with Special Needs, but have taught Preschool in integrated programs for over 35 years. I have taught many parent and provider trainings / workshops through out the years and taught the 45 hour Fundamentals class for VT Northern Lights / CCV until CCV took it over (8 years. I have done many trainings around the Pyramid Model Practices for the last 15 years. In the last 8 years I have taught courses for the VT Higher Ed Collaborative. | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| see resume I retired from teaching 9/1/18 and have been an Early Childhood Consultant/Trainer and Coach working in Franklin County since 9/1/18. In 2020, I formed a Business, Pyramid 802 Plus with 4 other partners. We have worked privately with many School Districts, Head Start Programs and Private Providers. We have worked on a Grant with UVM and 2 Grants with the AOE/CDD. In the last 6 years, I have continued to teach Courses for the VT Higher Ed Collaborative and have provided many Pyramid Model Trainings throughout the State in person and Virtually. | ||||||||||
| More than 15 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child Development (Early Childhood) Families and Communities (Early Childhood) Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Fundamentals (Level I) Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS) Modules Vermont Foundations for Early Learning (FEL) Modules Pyramid Model Training Modules Second Step Violence Prevention Curriculum Strengthening Families curricula (approved trainer) Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Child Development Theory Brain Development Temperament Resiliency Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Special Education Early Intervention Building Relationships with Families Family Systems Respectful Communication Parenting Parent Involvement Community Resources Networking and Collaborations Home Visiting Indoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Early Literacy Math Physical Activity Ethical Conduct Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues How Adults Learn Program Assessment and Evaluation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model the strategies/approaches that I am teaching to make it meaningful to participants. I want folks to have usable tools and information when they leave. We all have valuable information to share and I learn as much as I teach! |
Logistics
| Statewide, Chittenden County, Franklin County, Grand Isle County, Washington County | |
| May need help with handouts and technology. |