September 11, 2010

ORIENTATION

CDA 1, 8

$45

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

For: New staff

Training Level 1

Trainer:

Linda Bratton

Location:

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

KY Curriculum as mandated for new staff by KRS.199.894

September 11, 2010

Brain Development: What EVERY Teacher needs to know

CDA 8

$20

9:00 AM – Noon

For: All ages

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Nicki Patton Rowe

Location:

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

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.

September 11, 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:

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

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.

September 18, 2010

Looking Through the Lens of Diversity and Achieving our Goals

CDA 3

$20

9:00 AM – Noon

For: All staff/ D/ AD

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Terri Stewart

Location:

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

Learn how diversity awareness in your center can provide you with a new perspective that will expand your resources and make your job much easier. Understanding, accepting, and valuing diverse backgrounds will not only help us, it will help the Center we work in thrive in this ever changing global community.

September 18, 2010

Infants & Toddlers – The Go-Go Years! (Early brain development)

CDA 7, 8

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: Infant/Toddler

Training Level 1

Trainer:

Terri Stewart

Location:

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

The first three years of life are a period of incredible growth in all areas of a baby’s development. Learn how development unfolds at what stages, and what you can do to support and nurture optimal growth and development.

September 25, 2010
OLDHAM CO

Exploring Science

CDA 2

$20

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

For: Ages 3 – 5 years

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Felicia Alfred

Location:

Oldham County Public Library,
308 Yager Ave, LaGrange KY

Come explore the fun side of science. Learn about ramps and messy mixtures. Teachers will learn how to put WOW into their Science activities.

September 25, 2010
OLDHAM CO

Sensational Learning Centers

CDA 2

$25

1 – 4 PM

For: Ages 3 – 5 years

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Felicia Alfred

Location:

Oldham County Public Library,
308 Yager Ave, LaGrange KY

Learn how to add a little excitement to your centers. We will explore how to set up centers, ways to use centers, types of centers and fun, exciting material to add to each center.