Early Childhood Trainer Application: Awe in Nature

This application is for early childhood professionals interested in participating in a Professional Development Institute (PDII) program focused on exploring awe in nature for the early childhood setting. Accepted participants will be asked to complete at least one (1) complete series offering for the greater early childhood professionals in your respective communities. This is a seven-session series expected to take approximately 8-hours to deliver.

Training Location and Details: The Professional Development Institute will take place at Berks Nature in Reading, PA (575 St. Bernardine Street) on April 3-4, 2025. Attendance at this institute is required to participate.

What is Provided:

Hotel Accommodations: Hotel rooms will be covered for trainers.
Stipend: A one-time stipend of $350 will be provided to each trainer.
Meals: Lunch will be provided on both days of the training.

Requirements: Applicants must currently hold approval as a Professional Development Instructor in the Pennsylvania Registry.

Applications are due no later than Friday, January 24, 2025, 4:00 pm.

Please provide the information below to complete your application.

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* 1. Your personal information.

Full Name

Phone number

Current Position and Organization

Years of Experience in Early Childhood Education

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* 2. Describe your experience with instructing nature in early childhood education. Include any specific programs or methods you've used. (300 words max)

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* 3. Share examples of how you have incorporated reflective practices into your teaching. (300 words max)

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* 4. Describe why you are interested in this Professional Development Institute opportunity. What motivates you to focus on awe in nature for early childhood education? (300 words max)

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* 5. Please agree to the following statements.

Confirm my commitment to completing the entire training program.

I agree to deliver the training series at least one time for early childhood professionals within the next 12 months at no cost to the participant.

You will need to submit TWO letters of professional reference speaking about your qualifications and experience in this particular area of focus. They will need to be submitted individually within this online application. The letters can be uploaded in PDF, DOC, DOCX format only.

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* 6. Please include your FIRST letter of professional reference speaking about your qualifications and experience in this particular area of focus.

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* 7. Please include your SECOND letter of professional reference speaking about your qualifications and experience in this particular area of focus.

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