Creative Curriculum Administrator Training
Presented by Teaching Strategies, Inc. Staff
February 22-23, 2012 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (both days)

Course Fee - $400
1.2 hours C.E.U.s FREE with registration

The full set of session books, lunch, snacks, and other course materials are provided for you. Come prepared to learn and have fun!

The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:

Registration Form

Creative Curriculum Administrator Training
Presented by Teaching Strategies, Inc. Staff
February 22-23, 2012 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (both days)

Course Fee - $400
1.2 hours C.E.U.s FREE with registration

The full set of session books, lunch, snacks, and other course materials are provided for you. Come prepared to learn and have fun!

The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:

Registration Form

DCF state requirements are that everyone working in the childcare field must complete the 40 hour training.

We are happy to offer this training in SPANISH at:-

Countryside Academy for Children

5807 18^th Avenue East,

Bradenton, Florida 34208

Cost: $20.00 per module including all books

Seating is limited

Courses will start on Saturday, February 25^th 2012

Please bring your own lunch

The modules that will be covered are as follows:-

Facility Rules and Regulations                 Saturday February 25th 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Child Abuse and Neglect  -                       Saturday March 3rd 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Health Safety and Nutrition                       Saturday March 10^th  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Child Growth and Development               Saturday March 24th 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Behavioral Observation & Screening      Saturday March 31^st 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Preschool Appropriate Practices               Saturday April 14th and April 21st

                                                                        9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on each day

Exams will be offered at State College of Florida, Lakewood Ranch on Saturday, April 28^th 2012 or at the Congregational United Church of Christ, Bradenton on Saturday, May 5^th 2012

For more information regarding these classes please contact:

Darelyn (Spanish speaking) 941-747-3044

Maureen 941-747-3044  or Venise at 866-470-1905

Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the Family Child Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.

Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall

Register by Tuesday, February 23, 2012 with paid fee

Cost: $15.00, FREE to QRIS participants and to programs required to attend (contact Chris Kendall at 941-757-2900 ext 266 with any questions)

Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the School Age Environment Rating Scale. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.

Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall

Register by Tuesday, February 23, 2012 with paid fee

Cost: $15.00, FREE to QRIS participants and to programs required to attend (contact Chris Kendall at 941-757-2900 ext 266 with any questions)

Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - 2011

The professional development “Standards for Four-Year-Olds” is based on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year- Olds. This training opportunity provides an overview of the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year-Olds and examples of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques for four-year-old children. The training addresses the history and development of the Standards through a PowerPoint presentation, video clips, and hands-on activities to illustrate the Standards for Four-Year-Olds.

All students must register on the DCF/DOE training website.  Click here for link

Community of Practice for VPK Providers

Mary Ann and Marcia provide large group sharing, training, and coaching to assist providers with increasing the skills of their students by refining their classroom practices. Special attention is paid to help-ing providers use information they glean from sources like the VPK Assessment to inform their instructional practice.

Trainers: Mary Ann Goodrich, Marcia Seibert

NOTE: ELC strongly encourages LPP’s to attend these sessions as part of their improvement strategies and plan.

Register by Monday, February 27, 2012 at NOON

Cost: FREE to VPK providers

Community of Practice for VPK Providers

Mary Ann and Marcia provide large group sharing, training, and coaching to assist providers with increasing the skills of their students by refining their classroom practices. Special attention is paid to help-ing providers use information they glean from sources like the VPK Assessment to inform their instructional practice.

Trainers: Mary Ann Goodrich, Marcia Seibert

NOTE: ELC strongly encourages LPP’s to attend these sessions as part of their improvement strategies and plan.

Register by Monday, February 27, 2012 at NOON

Cost: FREE to VPK providers

Explore the ITERS-R

Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.

Thursdays, March 1,8, and 22, 2012 

Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall

Register by Thursday, February 28, 2012 with paid fee

Cost: $15.00, FREE to QRIS participants and to programs required to attend (contact Chris Kendall at 941-757-2900 ext 266 with any questions)

Explore the ECERS-R            

Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.

Thursdays, March 1,8, and 22, 2012 

Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall

Register by Thursday, February 28, 2012 with paid fee

Cost: $15.00, FREE to QRIS participants and to programs required to attend (contact Chris Kendall at 941-757-2900 ext 266 with any questions)

ELC Training Room

The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is once again partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton for the Every Child a Reader program.  This 2^nd annual event will be held in conjunction with Read Across America day on March 2^nd.  This is a program in which community leaders visit early learning facilities (first thing in the morning) throughout the county to read a book to the classrooms containing 3-5 year olds.  Each child in these classrooms will receive his or her own copy of the book to take home and read with their family.

If you are interested in participating in this event, please complete this form and return it to the ELC by February 10^th.  The pilot program last year was very successful, so sign up quickly as the number of books distributed is limited.  Last year there were 52 volunteers reading to 53 classrooms and approximately 750 books were distributed.  For more information, please email or call Tina Trivers at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 757-2900 x 243.

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult and Child and CPR-Infant

Priority in registration for this class is given to any person working in a Manatee County early care and education program. This training meets licensing requirements for persons working in child care facili-ties or family child care homes. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay. Registrants must notify ELC by phone by 8:00am Friday, February 10 if they cannot attend to qualify for a refund. The course has 16 spaces, and they fill quickly. Participating students take with them pediatric and adult skill cards, and a keychain with breathing barrier and gloves.

Register by Thursday, March 1st with paid fee

Cost: $50.00 per person, $35.00 for QRIS participants.

The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:

http://www.elc-manatee.org/assets/providers/communications/attachments/Creative%20Curriculum%20Training%20-%20Spring%202012.pdf

Helios Education Foundation

Family Providers Focus on Literacy

Session 1

This training will provide an overview of the importance of stories to early learning and development.  There will be a discussion on how stories (oral and written) nurture and support early language and literacy.  Also, the training will allow us to reflect on the power of our own stories.

Panel Discussion:  What are some of our favorite stories to read to children?

Arranging the Learning Environment

The training will explain how classroom and play yard arrangements and the daily schedule influence children’s learning.  We will discuss  preventive discipline and its value in guiding young children with and without challenging behavior.  We will look at creating smooth transitions to aid children with and without exceptionalities.

Trainer: AnnaMaria Carleton

Register by Monday, March 5, 2012 with paid fee

Cost:  $5.00 per person per session, FREE for QRIS participants.

The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:

http://www.elc-manatee.org/assets/providers/communications/attachments/Creative%20Curriculum%20Training%20-%20Spring%202012.pdf

Explore the ITERS-R

Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.

Thursdays, March 1,8, and 22, 2012 

Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall

Register by Thursday, February 28, 2012 with paid fee

Cost: $15.00, FREE to QRIS participants and to programs required to attend (contact Chris Kendall at 941-757-2900 ext 266 with any questions)

Explore the ECERS-R            

Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.

Thursdays, March 1,8, and 22, 2012 

Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall

Register by Thursday, February 28, 2012 with paid fee

Cost: $15.00, FREE to QRIS participants and to programs required to attend (contact Chris Kendall at 941-757-2900 ext 266 with any questions)

ELC Training Room

Communication Skills and Strategies

Identify effective and ineffective listening, non-verbal and verbal communication skills and strategies, and demonstrate a range of effective skills and strategies.

Trainer: Pam Parmenter

(register by Thursday, 3/15)

Notes: 

- Each session is a stand-alone session of 2.5 hours with one-hour of homework (last week is 1.5 hours of homework) that must be turned in for participation credit. Attendance alone will NOT earn a training certificate.

- Attendees will maintain a course notebook/portfolio. 

- 1.8 CEU’s will be available for an additional fee for those completing the series.  Details will be offered in the first course session.

- Cost is $5.00 per session. 

Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - 2011

The professional development “Standards for Four-Year-Olds” is based on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year- Olds. This training opportunity provides an overview of the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year-Olds and examples of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques for four-year-old children. The training addresses the history and development of the Standards through a PowerPoint presentation, video clips, and hands-on activities to illustrate the Standards for Four-Year-Olds.

All students must register on the DCF/DOE training website.  Click here for link

SCHOOL-AGE TRAINING

Presented by Jenn Faber - Florida Office of Early Learning

 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Come learn four steps to effective lesson planning; learn strategies for learning to play while playing to learn; and take away numerous activities that motivate and educate our children through the ways they learn best. 

SCHOOL-AGE TRAINING

Presented by Jenn Faber - Florida Office of Early Learning

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come learn four steps to effective lesson planning; learn strategies for learning to play while playing to learn; and take away numerous activities that motivate and educate our children through the ways they learn best.

Explore the ITERS-R

Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.

Thursdays, March 1,8, and 22, 2012 

Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall

Register by Thursday, February 28, 2012 with paid fee

Cost: $15.00, FREE to QRIS participants and to programs required to attend (contact Chris Kendall at 941-757-2900 ext 266 with any questions)

Explore the ECERS-R            

Explore the seven subscales and the indicators that make up the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale. Learn about substantial portion of the day, much of the day, and most, many and few.

Thursdays, March 1,8, and 22, 2012 

Recommended for ALL school readiness programs – REQUIRED for any school readiness program scoring less than 3.0 overall

Register by Thursday, February 28, 2012 with paid fee

Cost: $15.00, FREE to QRIS participants and to programs required to attend (contact Chris Kendall at 941-757-2900 ext 266 with any questions)

ELC Training Room

The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:

http://www.elc-manatee.org/assets/providers/communications/attachments/Creative%20Curriculum%20Training%20-%20Spring%202012.pdf

The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:

http://www.elc-manatee.org/assets/providers/communications/attachments/Creative%20Curriculum%20Training%20-%20Spring%202012.pdf

The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:

http://www.elc-manatee.org/assets/providers/communications/attachments/Creative%20Curriculum%20Training%20-%20Spring%202012.pdf

The registration form must be submitted for complete registration. Click the link below to print the registration form:

http://www.elc-manatee.org/assets/providers/communications/attachments/Creative%20Curriculum%20Training%20-%20Spring%202012.pdf

 Helios Education Foundation

Family Providers Focus on Literacy

Session 2

This training will define culture and discuss the importance of understanding your own cultural lens and the influence it has on teaching practices.  There will be a reflection on how your own culture and experiences affect how you teach and support early language and literacy.  Also, the training will allow us to explore using reflection to examine current teaching attitudes, beliefs, values, and practices.

Panel Discussion:  How do you bring culture into your family child care home?

Setting Limits

Describe different types of challenging conversations with families, describe a range of problems requiring limits, and describe and demonstrate effective strategies to use when setting limits.

Trainer: Pam Parmenter

(register by Thursday, 4/12)

Notes: 

- Each session is a stand-alone session of 2.5 hours with one-hour of homework (last week is 1.5 hours of homework) that must be turned in for participation credit. Attendance alone will NOT earn a training certificate.

- Attendees will maintain a course notebook/portfolio. 

- 1.8 CEU’s will be available for an additional fee for those completing the series.  Details will be offered in the first course session.

- Cost is $5.00 per session. 

Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - 2011

The professional development “Standards for Four-Year-Olds” is based on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year- Olds. This training opportunity provides an overview of the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year-Olds and examples of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques for four-year-old children. The training addresses the history and development of the Standards through a PowerPoint presentation, video clips, and hands-on activities to illustrate the Standards for Four-Year-Olds.

All students must register on the DCF/DOE training website.  Click here for link

Helios Education Foundation

Family Providers Focus on Literacy

Session 3

This training will provide an overview of early language and literacy development.  There will be a discussion on how young children acquire early language and literacy.  Also, the training will allow us to reflect on ways to nurture and support the developmental process of early language and literacy.

Panel Discussion:  How do you support early language and literacy in your family child care home?

Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - 2011

The professional development “Standards for Four-Year-Olds” is based on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year- Olds. This training opportunity provides an overview of the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year-Olds and examples of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques for four-year-old children. The training addresses the history and development of the Standards through a PowerPoint presentation, video clips, and hands-on activities to illustrate the Standards for Four-Year-Olds.

All students must register on the DCF/DOE training website.  Click here for link

When A Teacher Has a Concern

Describe challenging conversations that are teacher initiated, describe and demonstrate effective communication strategies to use when a teacher has a concern, and recognize the five different outcomes that are possible when there is a difference of opinion.

Trainer: Pam Parmenter

(register by Thursday, 5/10)

Notes: 

- Each session is a stand-alone session of 2.5 hours with one-hour of homework (last week is 1.5 hours of homework) that must be turned in for participation credit. Attendance alone will NOT earn a training certificate.

- Attendees will maintain a course notebook/portfolio. 

- 1.8 CEU’s will be available for an additional fee for those completing the series.  Details will be offered in the first course session.

- Cost is $5.00 per session. 

Helios Education Foundation

Family Providers Focus on Literacy

Session 4

This training will reflect on the importance of purposeful interactions to early learning.  There will be a discussion on how teachers can provide purposeful early language and literacy interactions and experiences.  Also, the training will allow us to explore strategies for supporting early language and literacy in purposeful ways.

Panel Discussion:  What are some strategies you use to support early language and literacy?

When a Parent Has a Concern

Describe challenging conversations that are parent initiated, describe and demonstrate effective communication strategies to use with parents, assess and acknowledge change as a result of the training, and articulate ways to use this new knowledge in working with families and other adults.

Trainer: Pam Parmenter

(register by Thursday, 5/31)

Notes: 

- Each session is a stand-alone session of 2.5 hours with one-hour of homework (last week is 1.5 hours of homework) that must be turned in for participation credit. Attendance alone will NOT earn a training certificate.

- Attendees will maintain a course notebook/portfolio. 

- 1.8 CEU’s will be available for an additional fee for those completing the series.  Details will be offered in the first course session.

- Cost is $5.00 per session.  

Florida Early Learning and Development Standards (FELDS) for Four-Year-Olds Training - 2011

The professional development “Standards for Four-Year-Olds” is based on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year- Olds. This training opportunity provides an overview of the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year-Olds and examples of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques for four-year-old children. The training addresses the history and development of the Standards through a PowerPoint presentation, video clips, and hands-on activities to illustrate the Standards for Four-Year-Olds.

All students must register on the DCF/DOE training website.  Click here for link

 Helios Education Foundation

Family Providers Focus on Literacy

Session 5

This training will reflect on our attitudes and feelings about challenging behaviors.  There be a discussion on the WARM (Wonder, Acknowledge, Respond, and Move On) approach to understanding challenging behaviors.  Also, we will discuss how early language and literacy can be used to guide children’s behaviors.

Panel Discussion:  What are some strategies you use to help guide children’s behavior?

FLAEYC Conference 2012
Marriot World Center Hotel, Orlando, FL
October 11-14, 2012

FLAEYC Conference 2012
Marriot World Center Hotel, Orlando, FL
October 11-14, 2012

FLAEYC Conference 2012
Marriot World Center Hotel, Orlando, FL
October 11-14, 2012

FLAEYC Conference 2012
Marriot World Center Hotel, Orlando, FL
October 11-14, 2012