Training Title: GELDS Foundations
Description: This training introduces early learning workforce professionals to the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS) by explaining what the standards are, why we use them, and their relationship to developmentally appropriate practice. It provides an overview of the organizational structure and language of the GELDS.
Date: 10/30/25
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Registration Ends: 10/24/25
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: Full participation is required during this video conference training. You receive credit only if your participation can be verified for the entire training. You must have your camera on and alert us to any issues in the chat and fully and consistently participate in Chat, Discussion, Activities & Breakout Rooms for the entire training. Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. If your participation cannot be verified, a trainer will send you a message through chat. If we get no response, you will be placed in the waiting room. Once in the waiting room, you must contact trainers through the chat to return to the training. If you miss more than 15 minutes of training, you will not receive credit for the class. Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Staff who attend professional development training while performing classroom duties will not receive credit.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required in GaPDS at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8325
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org