Training Registration

Statewide Virtual Trainings and Registration

You will find the most updated calendar of SMART’s statewide virtual trainings below. Click the time that best fits your schedule. The link will take you to a Zoom registration page. Please fill out the registration form with as much detail as possible. This helps us track your attendance! After you register, you will receive another email with instructions on how to access the training. 

Plan ahead: Will you be watching the training on a smartphone, tablet, or computer? For the best viewing and guaranteed access to the training, please download the latest version of Zoom by going to https://zoom.us/download.

The free version of Zoom will give you access to SMART’s trainings - We will never ask you to pay for a Zoom account!

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Calendar guide: Check each title and description of the available times carefully. 

🌱SMART Essentials🌱 Required for all site coordinators and volunteer readers. A one-hour introduction to SMART's mission, vision, and values; how the organization operates; and a high-level overview of the topics covered in subsequent webinars. 

🧠Science-Based Reading🧠 Optional training. A 30-minute deep dive into the fundamental elements of literacy and language acquisition. Volunteers will learn practical strategies to reinforce essential skills during their reading sessions. 

💜Supporting Students with Heart💜 Optional training. A 30-minute trauma-informed webinar supporting students with challenging behaviors. Volunteers will gain practical skills to apply during reading sessions. NOTE: This training was previously titled Trauma Informed Practices. If you took Trauma Informed Practices during FY25, you do not need to take this webinar again.  

📙Importance of Inclusive Books📙 Optional training. A 30-minute lesson on how kids benefit when given access to books. This includes books that mirror their identities/experiences and books that provide a window into the lived experiences of others.