Training Schedule

Developing Skill as a Carden Teacher

Mae Carden, developer of the Carden Method®, continually stressed to teachers the importance of widening one’s scope of interest and keeping current. Taking advantage of regular professional development opportunities is essential for teachers who desire to grow and improve.
 
Each year Carden offers a variety of opportunities for new teachers to learn about the Carden Method and for experienced teachers to continue improving their craft. Scroll through the listing below for a complete catalog of online professional development events for the 2020/2021 school year.

List of Training Events

Carden Language Arts Grades 1-4: For All Teachers June WEBINAR

June 21, 2021 - June 25, 2021

This webinar will meet five times for a total of 10 hours. The dates of this 2021 event are June 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. Each session will begin at 9 am Pacific and conclude at 11 am Pacific. This course is sequential, so plan to attend every day.

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Fluency with the Language of Numbers in Grades 3 and 4: For All Teachers June WEBINAR

June 28, 2021 - June 29, 2021

Fluency with the Language of Numbers in Grades 3 and 4. This 4-hour course prepares teachers to make the most of the Carden Method® in the use of numbers. This course will be conducted on two consecutive days, June 28 and 29, 2021. The start time is 9 am Pacific both days. The course will last 2 hours each day, concluding at 11 am Pacific both days. total hours is 4. During this 4-hour webinar, we will consider best practices for applying the Carden Method while teaching arithmetic. Learn how to help students develop the ability to truly understand number concepts, apply that understanding to write and solve problems, and rid themselves of dependence on external support.

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Getting Ready for School - Teaching Carden in the Preschool Classroom (JUNE 30/JULY 1, 2021) WEBINAR

June 30, 2021 - July 1, 2021

This 4-hour course is conducted over 2 consecutive days  (2 hours on Wednesday, June 30 and 2 hours on Thursday, July 1). Learn Carden’s best practices for preschool teachers who want to prepare 3- and 4-year-old children for Kindergarten.   This workshop meets twice for a total of 4 hours (from 3 pm- 5 pm Pacific Time, each day). 

It includes tips and techniques for reading-readiness, vocabulary building, number concepts and relationships, art appreciation, conversation, games that teach, and more. You’ll learn how the Carden approach to learning works with the whole child by addressing emotional and intellectual needs. Find out how vital stamina and resilience are to education and how to build these qualities in your students. Getting Ready for School satisfies license agreement requirements for preschool teachers. The price is $280.00. The 2-day course will be held in June on 06/30/2021 and the next day, July, on 07/01/2021 from 3 pm - 5 pm Pacific.
Materials: Please bring your Carden manuals, a notebook, pen, and pencil to take notes.

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Teaching Carden® Kindergarten Webinar (JULY 6, 7, 8, and 9)

July 06, 2021 - July 09, 2021

This class meets 4 times for a total of 8 hours, on four consecutive days: July 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2021, from 9 am until 11am Central (7am to 9am Pacific), each day.  Learn how to get the most from the Carden Method® as you develop your pupils’ lifelong love of learning. This live and interactive program will familiarize you with the Carden curriculum and the techniques you’ll need to bring successful learning to your classroom.

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Getting Ready for School - Teaching Your Preschool Child at Home (JULY, 2021) WEBINAR

July 14, 2021 - July 15, 2021

Getting Ready for School is a 2-part program that meets for a total of 4 hours (2 hours on July 14 and 2 hours on July 15). Carden’s best practices for homeschooling parents who want to prepare 3- and 4-year-old children for Kindergarten. This workshop meets twice for a total of 4 hours (from 9-11am Pacific Time, each day). The price is $280.00. The 2-day course will be held in July on 07/14/2021 and 07/15/2021 from 9 am - 11 am Pacific. It includes tips and techniques for reading-readiness, vocabulary building, number concepts and relationships, art appreciation, conversation, games that teach, and more. You’ll learn how the Carden approach to learning works with the whole child by addressing emotional and intellectual needs. Find out how vital stamina and resilience are to education and how to build these qualities in your child. Getting Ready for School satisfies license agreement requirements for parents who will homeschool their 3- or 4-year-old child.

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Kindergarten: Homeschool with Carden® Workshop July

July 19, 2021 - July 22, 2021

This class meets 4 times for a total of 8 hours. Learn how to use the Carden Method® at home as you begin developing your child's lifelong love of learning. This live and interactive program will familiarize you with the Carden curriculum and the techniques you'll need to bring successful learning to your homeschool.

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A Carden Homeschool: Grades 1-4 WEBINAR (July 26-30, 2021)

July 26, 2021 - July 30, 2021

This class meets 5 times for a total of 10 hours, on five consecutive days: July 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2021 from 9 am until 11am Pacific, each day.  Learn how to get the most from the Carden Method® as you develop your child’s lifelong love of learning. This live and interactive program will familiarize you with the Carden curriculum and the techniques you’ll need to bring successful learning to your classroom. 

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Getting Ready for School - Teaching Carden in the Preschool Classroom (AUGUST) WEBINAR

August 30, 2021 - August 31, 2021

This 4-hour course is conducted over 2 consecutive days  (2 hours on Monday, August 30 and 2 hours on Tuesday, August 31). Learn Carden’s best practices for preschool teachers who want to prepare 3- and 4-year-old children for Kindergarten.   This workshop meets twice for a total of 4 hours (from 9 am- 11 am Pacific Time, each day). 

It includes tips and techniques for reading-readiness, vocabulary building, number concepts and relationships, art appreciation, conversation, games that teach, and more. You’ll learn how the Carden approach to learning works with the whole child by addressing emotional and intellectual needs. Find out how vital stamina and resilience are to education and how to build these qualities in your students. Getting Ready for School satisfies license agreement requirements for preschool teachers. The price is $280.00. The 2-day course will be held in August on 08/30/2021 and the next day,  08/31/2021 from 9 am- 11 am Pacific.
Materials: Please bring your Carden manuals, a notebook, pen, and pencil to take notes.

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