Trainer Resources

Resource Title	Description	Form
Online Training Resource: How to Become a Gateways to Opportunity Registry Trainer	Find out what is needed to become a Gateways to Opportunity Registry-approved Trainer. Details about trainer requirements, paperwork processes and expectations for system participation will be shared in this online training resource. Please note: You may enter this course by clicking “Login as a guest.”
Gateways to Opportunity Content Areas—Handout	This handout provides in-depth descriptions of each of the Gateways to Opportunity Content Areas. Content Area assignments are required for each training submitted.
Gateways to Opportunity Registry Stages of Training	This handout provides information on the Stages of Training, describing what level of knowledge participants will gain from attending the training. For example, Stage 1 training is focused toward participants developing basic knowledge about the training topic. In contrast, Stage 5 training is focused on participants strengthening and adapting existing skills for more effective application of the training topic.
Gateways to Opportunity Training Approval Scoring Sheet	This sheet shows the training application criteria and how each section is scored. Use this sheet to check the training application for thoroughness.
Content Outline Template Handout	A content outline must be submitted with each Gateways Registry Training Approval Application. This handout is a template to ensure required information is included.
Bloom’s Taxonomy Handout	This handout will assist in constructing action-oriented learning objectives for training. This table of action verbs ranges from simple to complex.
Child Development Associate (CDA) Areas Handout	This handout provides in-depth description of each of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Content Areas. CDA Content Area assignments are required for each training submitted.
Learning Objective Examples	This handout provides an example of a similar learning objective at the various Stages of Training and how to assess whether this objective has been met at the various stages.
Gateways Guest Trainer-Training Application	A Guest Trainer is considered to be a trainer brought in for special trainings and events, such as keynotes or panel presentations at conferences, special professional development events, etc. A person offering regularly scheduled trainings within Illinois would not be considered a Guest Trainer. If you have questions about Guest Trainer/Training status, please contact the Learning Advancement Coordinator.