Child Observation is the foundation for Honoring the authentic needs of all children, so they can thrive in their development. 

Yet, so many teachers are set up to fail before they begin.  They are not given the opportunity to receive proper training and support in learning this art. 

Instead, teachers patchwork their planning and spend their precious time spinning their wheels focusing on behaviors that children display as a result of not having a system for observing, reflecting, and becoming intentional about choosing authentic interactions, environmental designs, and curriculum plans that honor each individual child. 

WITHOUT OBSERVATION, classrooms become breeding grounds for behaviors like hitting, throwing, running, screaming, breaking, and tantrums.  

TEACHERS BEGIN EXPERIENCING stress and overwhelm that could be avoided with a system for intentional planning.   

TEACHERS START FEELING inadequate in their job, when really, all that is needed is proper training and support. 

IMAGINE having the information, tools, and support you need to become a child-centered teacher so you can maximize the authentic strengths of every child and minimize challenging behaviors.  

IMAGINE having a system for understanding each child and choosing what to do in your classroom in alignment with each child's authentic needs, interests, and passions. 

IMAGINE feeling confident and empowered in your work.

IMAGINE feeling supported in your work.

IMAGINE knowing you are making sound decisions that cultivate the healthy well-being of the children you serve. 

YOU CAN HAVE THIS CLASSROOM...

if you see yourself as someone who is willing to learn the system for child-centered planning and trust the Chance for Change Program to be your guide. 

JESSICA, a student in the Chance for Change program, compares our courses to those offered in community colleges and says this:

I chose to participate in this course through Chance for Change over CCV because: 

1. The individualized attention to detail and care their services provide to the student by the instructors is unparalleled by any other course I have taken in my Undergraduate or Graduate program.  I am taking this course to meet a portfolio requirement. 

2. The information and feedback given is so specific and unique to situations in my setting, tailored to my needs and my students.  This allows me to get a higher level of value from the course because it pertains directly to me and my students. 

3. The availability of the course is perfect for a working mom.  I can access the course from home or any location I may be staying.  

Note from Jody: Zoom access is for college enrolled students only; whereas, Vermont is not ready to honor online learning for private schools offering Zoom access. 

- Jessica Tomkowicz

Co-Director at Frog and Toad. 

IF YOU SEE YOURSELF AS SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BECOME PART OF A COMMUNITY THAT STRIVES TO HONOR CHILDREN THROUGH THE ART OF CHILD-CENTERED CURRICULUM,

WHAT I HAVE TO SAY IS THIS... 

MY NAME IS JODY MARQUIS. 

I am the founder of Chance for Change Institute for Early Care and Education. 

I am a graduate of the grand school of Hard Knocks University, and Union Institute University, where I developed the Chance for Change model. 

I started my field in Early Childhood as a mom on welfare, coming out of addiction, and wanting to make a better life for my children.  

I spent the first years of my career as a volunteer at the Lund Family Center program, first as a volunteer and then an assistant teacher.  

The field of early care and education saved my life and the life of my children.  

That is why I am so passionate about making sure teachers have what they need to serve the families that come into their lives.  

During my journey of healing, learning, growing, and becoming, a program called Creative Minds Children's Center emerged.  

As a center owner, I struggled to find the training and support I needed for me and my teachers.  

I was so lucky to have the best teachers in my own life helping to pave the way.  

OVER A PERIOD OF 8 YEARS, I became a trainer and a coach, integrating adult development and child development.  

BY 2010, Chance for Change became a training model known for integrating training with personalized support that has led people to a greater level of mastery. 

We are known for ensuring that the information, the tools, and the support people receive allows them to meet their job requirements, professional development requirements, and systems requirements while honoring  themselves and the children and families they serve. 

MY PERSONAL MISSION is that every student experiences love and support in our schools. 

I am an EXTRAORDINARY coach and train my team to become EXTRAORDINARY coaches, who know how to guide people from where they are to where they want to be in their personal and professional lives with love and caring accountability. 

We do this using easy to understand information and tools that are 100% applicable in the day-to-day hustle and bustle.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LENS OF OBSERVATION

is Part One of a larger system.  It is the heart of child-centered planning.  Without these skills, you will never be able to truly honor children, and you will always struggle with meeting the individual needs of children. 

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Did we tell you that you will get access to our International Membership on "Creating your own Happiness," as part of joining this course? 

YES, that is right.  Chance for Change wants to make sure every person who chooses to live their best life has what they need to do so.  So, for 6 months while you are enrolled in this course, you will also have access to our online membership, which includes 7 modules on happiness and access to Jody's daily coaching on her morning live.  You will have access to a weekly coaching call and access to the locked storage vault where every coaching class, training, and handout on how to be happy from the inside out is stored.  

BUT, Chance for Change is not for everyone.  So how do you know you are ready?

• You are taking a child development course because you want to become a better teacher first and meet job requirements second. 
• You have an internal drive for learning and growing and can ask for help if you need it. 
• You are willing to show up for yourself and do the assignments. 
• You want to learn the art of child honoring and planning for the authentic needs of children. 
• You want to participate with a community of like-minded people. 
• You are willing to trust the teachers of Chance for Change to support you but understand that only you can do the work. 

If you are ready to say yes, AND, want to be considered for enrollment in our course, please enter your information below.