May 4, 2010

Stress Less: Time Management and Stress Relievers

CDA 1, 6

$20

6:30 – 8:30 PM

For: All ages

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Terri Stewart

Location:

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

Stress less by learning how to work smarter, not harder, and by controlling your own time and priorities, other people and events.

May 7, 2010

Lunch Bunch: Making Learning Visible to Parents

CDA 4

$20

1:00 – 3 PM

For: D/ AD/ Lead

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Amy Vandever

Location:

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

We will explore different ways to document learning to parents. . . helping parents better understand what really happens in your classroom.

May 8, 2010

ORIENTATION  

CDA 1, 8

$40

9:00 – 3:30 PM

For: New staff

Training Level 1

Trainer:

Linda Bratton

Location:

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

KY Curriculum as mandated for new staff by KRS.199.894

May 15, 2010

Movement and Dance (Art to Heart, Module 5)

CDA 2, 8

$20

9:00 AM – Noon

For: Ages 3-5 yrs

Training Level 4

Trainer:

Nicki Patton Rowe

Location:

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

This workshop explores movement and dance concepts and strategies for using movement and dance activities to promote development of basic motor skills and early learning. When you return to your workplace after attending this session, you will be able to:

• Provide opportunities for children to engage in movement and dance activities that will include planned movement exploration activities; integration of movement into non-movement curriculum activities (e.g., story time); and spontaneous movement activities
• Help families and others understand the value of movement and dance experiences for young children.

May 15, 2010

Music (Art to Heart, Module 6)

CDA 2, 8

$20

1:00 – 4 PM

For: Ages 3-5 yrs.

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Nicki Patton Rowe

Location:

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

This module explores music and the importance of providing young children with opportunities to explore music and to make music. When you return to your workplace, you will be able to:

• Provide opportunities for children to explore and experiment with the elements of music
• Help families and others understand the value of musical experiences for young children

May 20, 2010

Intro to Sign Language

CDA 3

$20

6:30 – 8:30 PM

For: Birth – Ages 3 yrs

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Maria Jacobs

Location:

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

Have you ever wanted to use infant Sign Language in your classroom? During this training, basic Sign Language will be introduced through games and interactive activities.

OLDHAM County
May 22, 2010

Facing Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom

CDA 1, 3

$20

9:30 – 12:30 PM

For: All ages

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Amy Vandever

Location:

Oldham Country Public Library, 308 Yager Ave, LaGrange

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.

OLDHAM County
May 22, 2010

Diffusing Parent Concerns: Turning Challenges into Partnerships

CDA 4

$20

1:00 – 4 PM

For: All

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Amy Vandever

Location:

Oldham Country Public Library, 308 Yager Ave, LaGrange

This session will explore the concept of Parent Partnerships. It will focus on identifying and understanding the underlying causes of parent concerns and the concept of the Moment of Truth. We will explore and discuss the basics of providing good customer service. Additionally, it will concentrate on being proactive to eliminate parent concerns and learning techniques for resolving parent concerns.