Inclusive Teacher Development Application 2024 - Abilities Network Project ACT

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Inclusive Teacher Development Application - Winter/Spring 2025

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Name(Required)

First Last

Home Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Name of Early Childhood Program(Required)

License Number(Required)

County(Required)

ECE Program Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What type of setting is your program?(Required)

Center Child Care

Family Child Care

Early Head Start/Head Start

Judy Center

Public Prek Program

Other

Select the title that best describes your professional role(Required)

Family Child Care Provider

Classroom Staff

Center Owner/Director/Administrator

Other

Other

What best describes your role in the classroom?

Lead Teacher

Co-Teacher

Assitant Teacher

Classroom Aide

Paraprofessional

Other

Approximately how long have you worked in the field of ECE:(Required)

How long have you worked in your current role:(Required)

What are the ages of the children your program serves? Check all that apply.(Required)

0-2

3-5

School-age

What are the ages of the children you teach currently? Check all that apply.(Required)

0-2

3-5

School-age

We will not be reviewing your application for spelling, grammar, or other language/writing mistakes. So, please feel free to focus on what you want us to know about you. We can also provide accommodations or support to help you complete this application. Would like us to reach out to you to provide that assistance?(Required)

Yes

No

Have you previously applied for this cohort?(Required)

Yes

No

Why would you like to be a part of this cohort? Why is the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood settings important to you?(Required)

Have you ever participated in Communities of Practice or Cohort activities?(Required)

If so, in what ways did you participate?

Participated in meetings

Gave presentations

Facilitated discussions

Posted resources electronically

Accessed CoPs' electronic resources

Shared resources during discussions

Asked questions or requested assistance

Assisted other CoP members

Participated in a subgroup of the cop

On the CoPs email list

Other

What will you do to hold yourself accountable for showing up fully and engaging actively in this Community of Practice?(Required)

How will you ensure you stay present, participate actively, and create a supportive environment for others in this Community of Practice?(Required)

What topics surrounding inclusion and leadership are you interested in?(Required)

When you have professional questions or concerns, what people or sources do you usually consult?(Required)

How do you believe participating in this cohort will enhance your teaching practices and benefit your students?(Required)

In what ways do you want to grow personally to support the inclusion of children with disabilities in your classroom?(Required)

It will be expected that you attend all of the trainings and communities of practice. We will mostly be meeting once a week on Wednesdays for these sessions. Can you commit to attending on a consistent basis?(Required)

Yes

I'm not sure yet

No

Most of the training and cohort will be virtual via Zoom and may use other digital formats. Do you think you may experience some difficulties?(Required)

I am comfortable using virtual technology.

I may need support to use virtual technology effectively.

I am not proficient in using virtual technology.

I am available to participate in cohort activities on Wednesday evenings(Required)

Yes

No

If you are selected to participate, you will be provided with 4 Coaching sessions. You will schedule these 1-hour sessions directly with the coach, according to your schedule. The coach is available Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm. Is this timeframe a barrier for your participation?  (Required)

This timeframe will NOT work for me.

This timeframe will work for me.

Submission(Required)

READ CAREFULLY! Submitting this application means that if chosen, you understand and agree to the following if selected:

• I reside in Maryland 

I can participate in cohort activities on Wednesday evenings

• I will participate in the Cultivating Inclusion training series which includes three separate, virtual, 3-hour trainings (totaling 9 hours), beginning in January 2025.

• I will participate in a virtual Inclusive Teacher Community of Practice (CoP) over 7 weeks, consisting of up to 7 1-hour sessions, starting in January of 2025. 

• I will attend Facilitated Attuned Interactions
(FAN) Trainings beginning in February/March 2025.

• I will participate in Coaching following the completion of the trainings and Communities of Practice.

• I understand that I will receive an unlimited training pass for AN Project ACT once completing the cohort (restrictions may apply).  

Photo Release

I authorize Abilities Network, Inc. to photograph me and acknowledge and agree that all photographs become the property of Abilities Network, Inc. and may be used in the sole and absolute discretion of Abilities Network, Inc.

Signature(Required)

5139

Inclusive Teacher Development Application 2024

crcbc@abilitiesnetwork.org

Business Hours

8:30am - 4:30pm
Monday - Friday

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8503 LaSalle Rd

Towson, MD 21286

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