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Dana Benzo

PD Specialist Early Childhood

TA Professional

New Hartford, NY Syracuse Region Bellamy Elementary School

Director/Administrator

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

Trainer Information

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers School age Adults

Core Competency Area

  • 1. Child Growth and Development
  • 2. Family and Community Relationships
  • 3. Observation and Assessment
  • 4. Environment and Curriculum
  • 5. Health, Safety and Nutrition
  • 6. Professionalism and Leadership
  • 7. Administration and Management

Approved to Teach

NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice NY Pyramid Model: Parents Interacting With Infants (PIWI) NY Pyramid Model: Positive Solutions for Families NYS Pyramid Model Implementation Birth - Age 8 NYS Pyramid Model Implementation Family Child Care NYS Pyramid Model Implementation Infant/Toddler NYS Pyramid Model Implementation Preschool Using the CBK to Supervise Staff and Identify Professional Development Needs

Additional Endorsements

CDA Professional Development Specialist

Coach Credentials

Tools to Assess Programs and Professionals

Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) The Pyramid Infant Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS)

Technical Assistance Endorsements

NYS Pyramid Model Coach NYS Pyramid Model Leadership Coach

Higher Education

Associate
Mohawk Valley Community College
Human Services AAS-T
Associate
Mohawk Valley Community College
LA&S: Gen St/ Elem. Ed Oneonta AS
Some College
SUNY Cortland
unknown
Some College
Tompkins Cortland Community College
unknown
Bachelor's
SUNY at Oneonta
Elementary Education - Child Development
Master's
Queens College
Elementary Education, N-6
Master's
Bank Street College of Education
Leadership for Educational Change - Advanced
Some Post-Graduate Coursework
Bank Street College of Education
NYS School District Leader Certification
Some Post-Graduate Coursework
University of Colorado Denver
P-3 Leadership Certificate
Some Post-Graduate Coursework
Teachers College of Columbia University
Non-Degree

Additional Credentials

TPITOS Reliability
Brookes
TPOT Reliability
Brookes
Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten And Grades 1-6
School Administrator/Supervisor
School District Leader
Professional