July 10, 2010

ORIENTATION

CDA 1, 8

$45

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

For: New staff

Training Level 1

Trainer:

Linda Bratton

Location:

Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Dr, Shively

KY Curriculum as mandated for new staff by KRS.199.894

July 10, 2010

Brain Development: What EVERY Teacher Needs to Know

CDA 8

$20

9:00 AM - Noon

For: All ages/ D/ AD

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Nicki Patton Rowe

Location:

Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Dr, Shively

There are things we know now about how the brain develops and learns that we did not know 5-10 years ago. This session explores how the classroom activities and environment you plan lead to experiences that literally shape the structure and wiring of children’s brains, impacting their ability to learn for the rest of their lives. Knowing how the brain develops and learns will help you plan activities and teach children in a way that is compatible with how the brain learns.

July 10, 2010

Using Literacy to Facilitate Brain Development

CDA 2, 8

$25

1 – 4 PM

For: Ages 3 – 5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Nicki Patton Rowe

Location:

Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Dr, Shively

Participants will learn what takes place in the brain as language develops and as children learn to read. You will learn storytelling strategies to promote brain development and learning.

July 17, 2010

Planning Units/Themes Using Recommended Practice

CDA 2,3

$20

9:00 AM – Noon

For: Ages 3 – 5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer

Gale Barnes

Location:

Strathmoor Presbyterian Church, 2201 Hawthorne Ave, across from Assumption HS, Louisville

Interactive and energy filled workshop that explores the definition of recommended practice. Participants will look at different ways to organize and plan classroom activities that are meaningful and fun for children.

July 17, 2010

Giving Tough Feedback to Others

CDA 5,6

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: All ages D/ AD

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Amy Vandever

Location:

Strathmoor Presbyterian Church, 2201 Hawthorne Ave, across from Assumption HS, Louisville

Do you dread giving tough feedback to others? Join us to discuss the characteristics of good communication and to learn several approaches on how to share tough feedback with both parents and other staff.

July 24, 2010

Resources and Supports for the Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

CDA 6, 8

$25

9:00 AM – Noon

For: Ages 0 – 5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Julie Leezer

Location:

Country Inn & Suites, I-64 & Blankenbaker Pkwy, Exit 17, approx. 1 ½ miles from Gene Snyder Freeway, Louisville

Participants will gain knowledge about inclusion and review associated regulations around the inclusion of children with special needs in early care and educational settings. Learn how inclusion benefits all children. Participants will learn of resources and supports available to implement inclusion.

July 24, 2010

Creating a Positive Work Environment

CDA 5,6

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: All ages

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Telly Sellars, Ed.D.

Location:

Country Inn & Suites, I-64 & Blankenbaker Pkwy, Exit 17, approx. 1 ½ miles from Gene Snyder Freeway, Louisville

What are the characteristics of a positive work environment? Participants will engage in activities that demonstrate how behavior impacts the work environment. Professionalism, belief statements, and other strategies will be discussed.

July 31, 2010

Effective Parent Conferences

CDA 6

$20

9:00 AM – Noon

For All ages/ D/ AD

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Terri Stewart

Location:

The Children's Center @ YUM,
5200 Commerce Crossings, Louisville (Preston Hwy & Gene Snyder Freeway)

Is it that time of year again? Parent/Teacher conferences can be another stressful task in a teacher’s job, if they are not organized and prepared. Learn useful tips for effective conferences that build strong bonds and support the success of the children in your care.

July 31, 2010

Ready, Set, . . .COR! Using Child Observation Records

CDA 7

$25

1 – 4 PM

For: Ages 3 – 5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Terri Stewart

Location:

The Children's Center @ YUM,
5200 Commerce Crossings, Louisville (Preston Hwy & Gene Snyder Freeway)

Learn to successfully measure children’s progress through the Child Observation Record (COR). COR is based on six child development initiatives, social relations, creative representation, movement and music, language and literacy, and mathematics and science, which allows you to successfully track development and plan activities for the children in your care.