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Kathy McKechnie

Infant Observation Training
Toddler Observation Training
Pre-K Observation Training
Infant Train the Trainer
Toddler Train the Trainer
Pre-K Train the Trainer
Pre-K MMCI Instructor Training
Pre-K Instructional Support Strategies
Pre-K CLASS Feedback Strategies

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Pensacola, FL

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RE: Punitive control

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 09-04-2025 13:11
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Isn't this statement a threat? As opposed to "Once you cleanup you will be able to play with playdough".

CLASS Environment (Infant/Toddler, Pre-K/K) Observer Training will be available on August 1, 2022

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 07-28-2022 18:03
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I have this on my calendar for Monday: CLASS Environment (Infant/Toddler, Pre-K/K) Observer Training will be available on August 1, 2022 Can anyone tell me more about this please? ------------------------------ KathyMcKechnie PensacolaFL ------------------------------

RE: New dashboard icons! Please share your feedback!

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 06-07-2021 17:45
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MY vote is version # 3​ ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Cantonment FL ------------------------------

RE: Discussions with a director after a CLASS observation

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 03-30-2021 09:21
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I have a "script" in my head LOL After doing this for so long, it just comes natural. I would be happy to talk with you and let you know the way i conduct my CLASS obs Reviews . I do strongly suggest the teacher who was observed is present for this review but i leave the final decision up to the Director. ...

RE: self and parallel talk

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 11-23-2020 16:26
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yes!! Great suggestion ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Cantonment FL ------------------------------

RE: self and parallel talk

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 11-20-2020 12:06
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Oh this is another great idea!!! Thank you ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Cantonment FL ------------------------------

RE: self and parallel talk

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 11-20-2020 09:45
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Thank you!!! You have awaken my creative side and now I believe I can give her a couple of fun "games" to play with her staff that will help them understand and practice self & parallel talk. Again, thank you for taking your time to help me out ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Cantonment ...

self and parallel talk

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 11-19-2020 17:48
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Ok all you CLASSy people here is 1 for you....I have a provider that has requested activities for her teachers that will help them learn, understand, and get familiar using self and parallel talk. She will be holding a retreat for her employees and noted this was one of their lowest areas and really ...

Family Child Care Home Observations

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 11-18-2020 17:06
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If I were to use the multiple tools when observing, how would I calculate a score? How would I input this in Wels? 4. Our recommendation: Alternate between two age levels. We recommend that observers be trained on two age levels and alternate between cycles of each, aiming for at least three cycles ...

double scoring

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 11-18-2020 16:13
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Good Afternoon Can someone give me some guidance on double scoring in a family child care home? This will be the first time we are using 2 observers to assess a home child care. Do we compare notes and use 1 observer sheet/notes? Or do we average the 2 scores? Observing a home is already a bit difficult ...

RE: Social distance

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 09-04-2020 10:21
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I know we must follow the guidelines established for this time we are going thru now, but please reconsider the continued use of these ideas once this has all passed and life can go back to our own normality. Just my opinion but circle time involves much more than the teaching of ABC's and 123's. One ...

RE: Conducting virtual Pre-K CLASS observations

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 07-20-2020 02:21
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Can you share information about TORSH? I am not familiar with this tool ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Pensacola FL ------------------------------

RE: Certification Time

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 05-13-2020 11:51
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Allison I am preparing to conduct 2 different Obs training. I would like to know if my participants have extended time to become reliable. Thank you ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Pensacola FL ------------------------------

RE: A CLASS Superstar

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 05-04-2020 13:17
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Best of luck in your time away from us and Teachstone Mary Margaret!!! You will be missed :) ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Pensacola FL ------------------------------

RE: Covid-19 How it is effecting early childhood education

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 04-14-2020 13:17
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Denise Thank you so much for enlightening me with this fantastic newsletter "app" I can see so many uses for it!! Prayers for your health and happiness in the days ahead of us Thank you Kathy McKechnie Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County Program Assessment and Training Specialist ...

RE: Covid-19 How it is effecting early childhood education

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 04-14-2020 10:22
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Please educate me, what is SMORE platform? ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Pensacola FL ------------------------------

RE: CLASSy Catchphrase Contest!

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 02-03-2020 14:43
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Without teachers,life would have no CLASS This was used as an introduction to CLASS ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Pensacola FL ------------------------------

RE: Observer

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 01-16-2020 10:51
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Depending on your location, I may be able to assist you ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Pensacola FL ------------------------------

RE: CLC Book Club Interest

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 10-29-2019 16:57
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I would be so interested in participating in: The Importance of Being Little: What Young Children Really Need from Grownups by Erika Christakis or Troublemakers: Lessons in Freedom from Young Children at School by Carla Shalaby As the mother of a "difficult" son and a previous Kindergarten teacher, ...

RE: We want your feedback! CLC Survey

Posted By Kathy McKechnie 10-23-2018 09:42
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Oh my gosh!!! Where can we get these Teachstone socks????!!!! :) ------------------------------ Kathy McKechnie Pensacola FL ------------------------------