Small Groups and Flexible Small Groups (Live)

Unlock the power of Small Groups instruction to support every child’s learning. This course guides you through the purpose and framework of Small Groups and Flexible Small Groups, including how to set up materials and the environment for success. Learn to manage children during Small Groups and Centers and explore the Every Child Ready Gradebooks to analyze data, group children effectively, and plan targeted lessons.

In this training, you will…

• Learn the purpose and framework for Small Groups instruction
• Explore the best materials, environmental setup, and practice attributes for the Small Groups component
• Plan to manage and support children during the Small Groups and Centers component
• Learn the purpose and framework of differentiated, Flexible Small Groups
• Observe the Every Child Ready Gradebooks
• Explore the Every Child Ready Gradebooks to analyze, group, plan for, and monitor Flexible Small Groups lessons

To enroll in a course, you must be logged into your AppleTree Canvas account using your school-provided work email. If you forgot your password, click “Forgot Password?” on the login screen.

If you do not have an AppleTree Canvas account, click the blue Enroll button on the course page, then select Register New Account to create one. If you need further assistance, please contact Every Child Ready Support.

AppleTree Institute is an authorized provider with the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and several state-run Professional Development (PD) registries. Practitioners may earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/or PD hours, which can often be applied toward teaching certification renewals and other professional accreditations upon successful completion of course requirements.