Professional Development for Early Educators and Parent
Spring 2008
For all series or multi-part trainings, attendance is required at all sessions in order to receive professional development credit since each session supports the other.
Please note – We reserve the right to cancel trainings with low enrollments. Therefore we are depending on people to attend the classes for which they have registered. Recently, due to limited space, we have had to put names on a waiting list. If you are unable to attend a session for which you have reserved a spot, please call the Parent Child Center so that we may enroll someone from the waiting list.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes listed here are held at SAPCC, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Call 886-5242
* indicate trainings for which Advanced Specialized Care hours apply
** indicate trainings for which Food Program hours apply
^ indicate Level I trainings
^^ indicate Level II trainings
^^ Health and Safety of Staff and Children (EOV)
Thursday, March 6
Good Physical and mental health is a measure of quality in early childhood education programs – not only of the children enrolled, but just as importantly, those who care for, teach and nurture them each day. The Level II program will assist providers in creating a safe and healthy environment for both staff and children in childcare settings. We will explore common problems for staff such as: infectious diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, falls, toxic materials and stress. Also covered will be issues impacting children including sick child policies, immunization records and reportable illnesses. By sharing questions and best practices we will learn how to implement best practices in home and center settings. Promotion of staff health and physical wellness will also be discussed. Presenter : Sarah Orr
Area of Knowledge – Healthy and Safe Environments
CDA Subject Areas # 1 and 5
^ Vermont’s Early Learning Standards : Guiding the Development and Learning of Children Entering Kindergarten (TOV)
Tuesday, March 11
Join us to learn more about VELS, a work designed to provide consistent, appropriate expectations for three and four year old children as parents and providers guide them toward kindergarten. VELS was designed for use in all settings. Whether children are learning at home, in Head Start programs, childcare programs or in public preschools, VELS provides suggestions to adults in what to look for and ways to support early learning. This class is a pre-requisite for all VELS modules. Presenter : Kim Kiniry
Areas of Knowledge : Teaching and Learning, Child Development
CDA Subject Areas # 2, 4 and 8
^^VELS Creative Expression Module Pt. I
Thursday, March 20
PLAY is the main ingredient in creativity. Children’s imaginations are enhanced when they are given the opportunity to explore and create. They participate for the sheer joy of creating and exploring. Through play children learn to appreciate their own unique approach to doing things as well as the approaches of others. They extend and deepen their understanding through multiple hands-on experiences with diverse materials and mediums such as visual arts, theater, music and dance. This training will explore what creative expressions looks like in the preschool setting as well as the role of the adults and environment in supporting children’s creativity. Presenter: Kim Kiniry
Areas of Knowledge: Teaching and Learning, Child Development, Program Management
CDA Subject Area #1
^^ Identifying and Supporting Children With Special Needs (COV)
Thursday, March 27
This training, presented by Sherry Hatt, co-ordinator of SAPCC’s Family, Infant, Toddler (FIT) Project will help participants achieve a better understanding of children’s developmental milestones and their importance. We’ll learn the difference between a deficit and a delay, as well as suggestions for discussing concerning behaviors with parents and caregivers.
Area of Knowledge – Child Development
CDA Subject Areas # 3, 4 and 8
^^ VELS – Creative Expression Pt. II (TOP)
Tuesday, April 1
See description above
^^ Supervision . . . From Hiring to Firing (MOV)
Thursday, April 10
Supervising others can be one of the most challenging parts of a job, particularly for center directors. This two part work series will cover all aspects of supervision:
• interviewing and hiring
• goal setting
• effective delegation
• recognizing and motivating staff
• performance appraisals
• terminating employees
Area of Knowledge – Professionalism and Program Management
CDA Subject Area # 6 Presenter: Tami Stagner
Child Development Associate (CDA) Information Session
Tuesday, April 15
Are you interested in learning more about what this national credential is and how to go about achieving it? As more and more members of the early care and education community strive to improve quality, interest in achieving this credential is increasing. Come to this training with all your questions – we’ll hopefully answer the how, where and why – and perhaps even the when.
Area of Knowledge – Professionalism and Program Management
CDA Subject Area # 6
^^Maximizing Your Child’s Potential : Healthy Brain Development in a Media Age (HOV)
Wednesday, April 16 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Television often has a useful role in keeping children involved while parents are busy with other things. This training will explore the impact of television on developing minds and provide tips to help you guide what children watch as well as having conversations about what they see. This training will also help you to develop boundaries about the amount of time dedicated to television viewing and offer suggestions on ways children can help with household tasks and creative play instead of watching television. Presenter : Lee Larson
Areas of Knowledge – Healthy and Safe Environments, Teaching and Learning, Child
Development
CDA Subject Areas #1, 2, 3, 8
Never Too Early (TOV)
Tuesday, April 22
This two–part training will take you on a lively, interactive journey into the world of children’s literature as you recognize the importance of sharing picture books, stories and finger plays with even the youngest children through a hands-on exploration of children’s books. Participants will receive a set of quality children’s literature and learn to create a literacy-rich environment while learning to share the joy of sharing books and conversation with children. We’ll learn ways to make books come alive through animated reading, rhymes and extension activities that encourage language development and communication.
Areas of Knowledge – Teaching and Learning, Child Development
CDA Subject Areas # 3 and 8
** Refine Your Thinking About Sugar (NOV)
Thursday, April 24
Refined sugars have been linked to many chronic health issues. We want children to have the healthiest diet possible. To do this, adults need to gain control of all the confusing and conflicting ideas about sugar. This class will identify the various forms of sugar and offer ideas of how to reduce their use, learn how to read labels for “hidden” sugars, discuss the use of artificial sweeteners and link healthy eating and dental health. Presenter : Grace Esdon
Area of Knowledge – Nutrition
CDA Subject Area # 1
Early Birds and Book Worms (TOV)
Tuesday, April 29
The second part of the Never Too Early series deepens participants’ knowledge of the importance of early literacy. Providers are encouraged, though not required, to bring a parent (who will also receive a set of free books) to join the fun and become partners in encouraging interest in sharing books with children.
Areas of Knowledge – Teaching and Learning, Child Development
CDA Subject Areas # 3 and 8
^^ Going the Next Step With Literacy (TOV)
Tuesday, May 6
Take your previous Never Too Early/Early Birds and Book Worm training in early literacy to this advanced level training with Laura Lawson Tucker. Laura will help participants think about their early literacy curriculum, identify strengths and make plans for improvements with new activity ideas.
Areas of Knowledge – Teaching and Learning, Child Development
CDA Subject Areas #2, 3 and 8
^^ Supervision . . . From Hiring to Firing Pt. II (MOV)
Thursday, May 8
Supervising others can be one of the most challenging parts of a job, particularly for center directors. This two part work series will cover all aspects of supervision:
• interviewing and hiring
• goal setting
• effective delegation
• recognizing and motivating staff
• performance appraisals
• terminating employees
Area of Knowledge – Professionalism and Program Management
CDA Subject Area # 6 Presenter: Tami Stagner
^^ Observation and Recording Series (TOV)
Tuesday, May 13 – Pt. I
Tuesday, May 20 – Pt. 2
This two part series takes an in-depth look at observation and the benefits associated with it. Specifically we’ll look at the why and what of recording : how to take notes, fitting it into a busy schedule, how and whom to share information with. We’ll also look at using observation as a tool in planning your curriculum. Presenter: Kim Kiniry
Areas of Knowledge – Teaching and Learning, Professionalism and Program Management
CDA Subject Areas # 5 and 7
^^ Working With Multi-Age Groups (MOV)
Thursday, May 15
Sometimes it can be challenging to work with a variety of ages in the same program. In this informative workshop you will find out how you can meet the needs of multi-age groups. You discover ways to structure activities so that the needs of all children are met while maximizing the positive benefits of having different age groups interacting together. Presenter: Tami Stagner
Areas of Knowledge – Professionalism and Program Management, Teaching and Learning
CDA Subject Area # 5
^^ What Keeps You Going?
Thursday, May 29
Many people work in the field of human services with young children and their families because of their nurturing and caring qualities. However, the realities of such work involve stressful situations. In this session participants will identify the joys and challenges of their jobs, distinguish between stressors and stress, review the cycle of stress and learn to empower their coping side. Presented by Deb Curtis and Kathy Bayles (Learning Partners)
Area of Knowledge – Professionalism and Program Management
CDA Subject Area # 6
** Eating From A-Z (NOP)
Thursday, June 5
Children need to be given opportunities to learn about healthy eating. A fun way to introduce children to nutrition and healthy eating is to use the alphabet. In this class we will prepare foods using each letter of the alphabet. Recipes will include foods form all the food groups as well as foods from around the world. Nutrition related games and activities for each letter will be shared by presenter, Grace Esdon.
Areas of Knowledge – Nutrition, Professionalism and Program Management
CDA Subject Area # 1
If you are looking for a CPR recertification class, please call Kim @ SAPCC (886-5242)
