Ohio Ready To Learn Overview

Ohio's Ready to Learn is a state-funded program targeted to home-based care providers. Participants are encouraged to sign-up for all three workshops as a series. Each workshop is 2 hours in length. Workshops are provided by the Ohio Educational Television Stations through a grant from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Workshops are free and Approved for Step Up to Quality Training Hours. ODJFS In-service forms will be provided to each participant. For specific information about workshops, contact Kelly Partin at (419) 372-0316.

Phase One: Defining an Early Childhood Professional This workshop provides participants with an overview of the Business Administration Scale (BAS) with in-depth exploration of the chapters on early childhood professional qualifications and professional development. Additionally, the workshop looks at Ohio’s Early Childhood Core Knowledge document (CKC) as it addresses professionalism and demonstrates how the use of Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards can guide the choices teachers make in providing quality care.

Phase Two: Providing the Best Working Environment This workshop uses the Business Administration Scale (BAS) to take a closer look at the working environment and how to maximize efficiency for the teachers and a quality learning experience for the children. Ohio’s Core Knowledge document (CKC) will also be utilized, in particular the sections on Learning Environments and Experience. Practical examples will be provided to highlight Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards for Science and Social Studies.

Phase Three: Using Parents as Partners When early childhood professionals and parents work together, the child is the winner! But often, there are conflicts about “what’s best.” This workshop looks at best practice with help from the Business Administration Scale (BAS) and the chapter on Provider-Parent Communications. Also, the Family and Communications material in Ohio’s Core Knowledge document (CKC) will also be explored.