March 6, 2010

ORIENTATION

CDA 1, 8

$40

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

For: New staff

Training Level 1

Trainer:

Linda Bratton

Location:

Jameson Inn, Fern Valley Rd & I-65, Louisville

KY Curriculum as mandated for new staff by KRS.199.894

OLDHAM County
March 6, 2010

Generations at Work: Understanding my Co-workers

CDA 5

$20

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

For: All staff / D/ AD

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Telly Sellars, Ed.D.

Location:

Oldham Country Public Library, 308 Yager Ave, LaGrange

Do your co-workers check their Facebook page constantly or listen to an IPOD at work? Is their    most memorable moment in history September 11 or maybe the assassination of JFK? This workshop will review the importance of understanding each generation represented at work and how this concept can affect motivation, morale, and teamwork.

Building Strong Relationships at Work and Home

CDA 4, 5

$20

1:00 – 4 PM

For: All staff / D/ AD

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Telly Sellars, Ed.D.

Location:

Oldham Country Public Library, 308 Yager Ave, LaGrange

Building and maintaining strong relationships is very important for child care professionals. The focus of this workshop is exposing participants to interpersonal skills that can be used to improve communication and increase relationships at work and home.

March 12, 2010

Lunch Bunch: HR – Managing Others

CDA 5

$20

1:00 – 3 PM

For: D/ AD/ Lead

Training Level 4

Trainer:

Amy Vandever

Location:

Country Inn & Suites, I-64 & Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, Exit 17, approx. 1 1/2 miles from Gene Snyder Freeway

How do you get the “buy-in” from your team, manage both the top performers and those that are       struggling, and ensure the best working environment for everyone?

March 13, 2010

CDA 1,2

$20

9:00 AM – Noon

For: Ages 3-5 yr.

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Maria Jacobs

Location:

Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Dr., Shively

Are you ready for the Summer? This class will explore a variety of activities to add to your summer plan. All participants will be given the opportunity to create themes, in and outdoor activities and educational field trip ideas.

March 13, 2010

Summer Planning for School Age

CDA 1, 2

$20

1:00 – 4 PM

For: Ages  6-11 yr

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Maria Jacobs

Location:

Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Dr., Shively

Dive into Summer planning for your school-age classroom. Class will research creative large motor activities, cooking ideas, and educational field trip adventures.

TUESDAY

March 16, 2010

Developing Empathy

CDA 3

$20

6:30 – 8:30 PM

For: All ages

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Amy Vandever

Location:

Jameson Inn, Fern Valley Rd & I-65, Louisville

How to help children develop empathy, passion and social awareness

March 20, 2010

Classroom Adaptations for Children with Special Needs

CDA 1

$20

9:00 AM – Noon

For: Ages 3-5 yr

Training Level 4

Trainer:

Monica Diasio

Location:

Country Inn & Suites, I-64 & Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, Exit 17, approx. 1 1/2 miles from Gene Snyder Freeway

Participants will gain knowledge about a variety of childhood disabilities. The presenter will demonstrate strategies and materials to meet the needs of children with specific disabilities. Participants will have opportunities to apply their knowledge to make adaptations in activities to address students with special needs in their classes.

March 20, 2010

Importance of MUSIC in the Preschool Classroom

CDA 1, 3

$25

1:00 – 4 PM

For: Ages 3-5 yrs.

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Laura Chipe, D.M.A.

Location:

Country Inn & Suites, I-64 & Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, Exit 17, approx. 1 1/2 miles from Gene Snyder Freeway

This workshop will address the whole child (in you)! Participants will learn songs that stretch the intellect; songs to move with and to illustrate with physical expression; songs to lift your mood as you kick up your heels; and songs to take your breath away then give it back deeper and fuller. Hands-on instrumental experiences will set these songs in your mind, your body, your spirit and your voice.

THURSDAY

March 25, 2010

The Five Languages of LOVE (Based on the book by Gary Chapman)

CDA 3

$20

6:30 – 8:30 PM

For: All ages

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Terri Stewart

Location:

Country Inn & Suites, I-64 & Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, Exit 17, approx. 1 1/2 miles from Gene Snyder Freeway

Participants will learn about and define their language of love and how to best utilize it when working with families and children. Participants will then become familiar with how to determine a child‘s language of love and how to make it work for all in the classroom.

March 27, 2010

Managing it ALL

CDA 5

$20

9:00 AM – Noon

For: All ages

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Amy Vandever

Location:

Jameson Inn, Fern Valley Rd & I-65, Louisville

Teachers have a tough job! How do you manage all the “stuff” on your daily to-do list including the parents, the relationship with your co-teachers, and everything in between; and all in a day’s time?

March 27, 2010

Facing Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom

CDA 1, 3

$20

1:00 – 4 PM

For: All ages

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Amy Vandever

Location:

Jameson Inn, Fern Valley Rd & I-65, Louisville

Is it a challenging behavior or a developmental stage? How do you know and what do you do? This session will explore the developmental stages of children. It will focus on identifying and understanding the underlying causes of challenging behavior. We will explore and discuss ways to handle development stages and challenging behaviors. Additionally, we will discuss ways to be proactive to ensure the classroom environment is conducive to positive guidance.