Illinois Action for Children Quarterly Training Catalog

10 GATEWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY® REGISTRY LEVELS OF LEARNING FALL 2019 — Registration begins September 25, 2019
Gateways to Opportunity® Registry Levels of Learning
Levels of learning focus on content. All levels contain knowledge and application to varying degrees, along with reflection of
the materials and evaluation of practice.
INTRODUCTORY/Awareness
• Developing basic knowledge
• Expanding knowledge or renewing
knowledge
• Focusing on early childhood or
school-age/youth standards
Geared towards professionals with:
• Very little to no experience with topic
• Basic knowledge and experience
with topic
INTERMEDIATE/Application
• Deepening knowledge and skills
• Refinement of knowledge and skills
• Application/analysis
Geared towards professionals with:
• A working knowledge and experience
with topic
ADVANCED/Mastery
• Mastering skills
• Strengthening and adapting skills for
more effective application
• Application of acquired knowledge
Geared towards professionals with:
• In-depth knowledge and experience
with topic
• In-depth knowledge of and experience
in the application and evaluation of
topic
• Able to effectively communicate
and share learning with others and
implement changes supporting quality
improvement
Training Level Descriptions:
INTRODUCTORY:
The Introductory Level focuses on basic content,
understanding, and demonstration of developing skills. This
level of learning is for professionals new to the content or
professionals further along in their career who are exposed to
new information or need a refresher.
INTERMEDIATE:
The Intermediate Level focuses on expanding knowledge,
application, and refining skills. The level of learning is most
appropriate for those with a basic understanding of concepts
and some training or formal education on a topic.
ADVANCED:
The Advanced Level focuses on a deep knowledge and
mastery of skills and ability to apply knowledge and skills
across multiple contexts. This level of learning is most
appropriate for those with an in-depth, working knowledge
of a concept and experience applying related concepts and
skills. Note: Training at this level is not a one-time, stand-alone
training, but is connected to learning over time and/or has
opportunities for follow-up and feedback.