We are recruiting infant and toddler teachers and programs to join our network! By joining the teacher program you can get access to FREE professional development hours, and valuable tools and resources.
Teachers
Are you a teacher who works primarily with infants or toddlers? Increase your knowledge, improve your skills, and get access to valuable tools and resources as you participate in our Teacher Program! Our self-instructed online courses, recorded and live webinars, and small group professional learning communities (PLCs) will give you everything you need to be the most qualified teacher in your area. Courses are online, and live trainings are all virtual, so as long as you have access to a device and internet, you will be able to join us. There are benefits for individual teachers, but even more benefits when a center joins, so talk to your center director (and your colleagues!) now so everyone can join this highly beneficial program!
Our new model allows flexibility in selecting the training options that best fit your schedule and current path. Choose from over 25 topics covering the developmental domains, teaching strategies, infant and toddler activities, and other resources to support you. When you join, you and/or your director will work with us to identify topics of interest and get you started with a training plan.
Teachers who want to work toward earning incentives, will begin with gaining and refreshing knowledge through courses and/or webinars, before joining PLCs to dive deeper into topics. PLCs will reflect on learning and current practice, plus give you a plan for how to implement new strategies and activities. Through this progression you will gain a wealth of knowledge that you can take back to the classroom.
Teachers will receive:
- A teacher account on the CLI Engage platform, which includes access to:
- Resources such as the CIRCLE Activity Collection-Infant & Toddler, CIRCLE Infant and Toddler Teacher Competencies tools, Developmental Milestones Checklists, and much more!
- Professional development courses and webinars
- Access to PLCs with a group of individuals in your field giving you opportunities to network
- The opportunity to receive virtual, individualized coaching
- Clock hours for continued education
- Priority registration to the CIRCLE Infant & Toddler Foundations Training, and the opportunity to receive a kit filled with books, toys and materials for your classroom
- Opportunities to earn participation-based incentives, such as a tablet and $100 gift cards
Program Directors
Does your Early Childhood Center have at least one infant or toddler classroom? Are you committed to supporting participating infant and toddler teachers to actively engage in professional development? If so, join the Texas ITSN Teacher Program and continue supporting quality improvement in your infant and toddler classrooms!
The training offered through Texas ITSN aligns with both the Texas School Ready and Texas Rising Star programs, all working together to support quality improvement and ultimately improved child outcomes. Learn more about the alignment by clicking the button below.
Program/Directors benefits:
- FREE professional development for participating infant and toddler teachers at your site
- A director account and getting your center connected on the CLI Engage platform, providing access to professional development resources, training, and tools for you and your teachers
- The opportunity to receive virtual, individualized coaching
We offer multiple options for participation so reach out today to learn more.
Supported onboarding includes:
- Access to the correct CLI Engage accounts for directors and participating teachers
- Connecting to Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS) Accounts
- Creating a training plan to meet your needs and goals
Ready to get started?
Complete our registration form and one of our team members will reach out to help you get onboarded.
Still have questions?
Office Hours
Are you looking to talk to someone one-on-one? Then review our Office Hours Guide that will show you when we have teams available to chat with you online.
Returning Participants
For our teachers who have participated in previous years of the Texas ITSN teacher program, we would love for you to continue your journey of professional growth with us! We continue to launch new topic PLCs and are offering more opportunities for individualized coaching and Collaborative PLCs. In these more advanced options, you will get to submit videos in order to reflect and receive feedback on your work and set goals for continuous improvement.
If you are a teacher who has already joined the Texas ITSN, check out our upcoming training opportunities on our Teacher Training Calendar.