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Grace Decker

PDS III

Approved

MISSOULA, MT Region 2 Region Montana Advocates for Children

Program Administrator (406) 830-0870

Time of day
Both
Schedule Availability
Both
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Trainer Credentials

Have delivered training widely on Pyramid Model 1,2,3,4 and specialized trainings; TPOT Reliability; Pactice-Based Coaching; Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children.
Specialty areas include educational leadership in EC programs; supporting change; tools and resources for implementing positive guidance approach; Kindergarten readiness and assessment; community organizing and advocacy.
Wrote online courses (Gettin' Out There (Field Trips); Together We Grow (Child care and development basics); Online/ hybrid Preschool Teacher Education

Age Group Expertise

Infants (0 through 18 months) Toddlers (19 through 35 months) Preschoolers (36 months through entry to school) Elementary (K through 5th grade) Adults

Knowledge Base Content Area

  • Child development
  • Diversity
  • Health and Well-being
  • Family and community partnerships
  • Observation, documentation, and assessment
  • Environmental Design
  • Teaching and engagement
  • Professionalism
  • Program Management
  • Personal Dispositions
  • Curriculum and learning environment

Additional Training

Adult Learning I Adult Learning II

Higher Education

Bachelor's Degree
Brown University
Educational Studies

Additional Credentials

Montana Preschool Certified Trainer
Sandra Morris