SATURDAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Professionalism in the Early Childhood Work Environment
This workshop will cover the aspects of the job description of all staff in the Early
Childhood field. Participants will be given information for those wanting to behave
professionally and ethically within that work environment. The course will specifically
focus on job expectations of early childhood professionals, appropriate attitudes and
behaviors, and the benefits of conducting oneself in a professional and ethical manner.
Instructor: Robin Howell
October 2, 2010
9:00am -12:00pm
Act 48/DPW = 3hrs
Across the Curriculum with Animal Antics
Animal Antics is a hands-on activity-based workshop where the participants will be actively
engaged in activities designed to bring to life science for students. Participants will
examine the state standards at their grade level to determine what skills that are to be
taught in the areas of science and math and how they can incorporate them more effectively
within their classroom situations. The course will demonstrate how to explore the web more
effectively to find resources to use within the classroom. Finally, participants will be
able to identify various local resources and ways in which they might be used within their
curriculum areas.
Instructor: Sandra Miller
October 30, 2010
8:30am - 12:30pm
Act 48/DPW = 4hrs
Behavior Tools that Make a Difference
This workshop will give teachers new tools in their tool belts to use for children ages
pre-school (3yrs) to school-age. (Tools such as "positive correction, the use of "I"
Statements and the difference between right/left brain thinkers) Attendees will learn how to
trigger the opposite side of the brain to reduce anger and de-escalate the child to a much
calmer state. Be prepared to learn new concepts. This workshop is an interactive workshop
between speaker and attendees so be prepared to participate and learn!! This is not for
educators who have infant or toddlers, but for educators who primarily interact with
pre-school to school-age children.
Instructor: Linda Caldwell
November 6, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm
Act 48/DPW = 3hrs
Using Centers within the Classroom
Explore the value and versatility of using centers within your classroom. Be actively
engaged in sample learning center activities designed to be high interest hands-on learning
activities. Participants will examine the state standards at their grade level to determine
what skills they want to address through the use of centers within their classrooms.
Instructor: Sandra Miller
November 13, 2010
8:30am - 12:30pm
Act 48/DPW = 4hrs
CQI-FPDP: Continuous Quality Improvement/Facility Professional Development Plan
MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE KEYSTONE STARS CORE TRAINING SERIES.
CQI - This professional development opportunity will provide a childcare director with the knowledge and skills required to develop a continuous quality improvement (CQI) process complete with goals and objectives, which is the basic premise for the Keystone Stars Quality Rating System. FPDP - This module will show how training and technical assistance are methods that can be used to enhance quality. It will assist practitioners in their development of a professional development plan for their program. Several sources of evidence will be used to practice identifying professional development needs of staff and how individual needs inform a plan for the entire facility. (There will be a 30 min break between sessions)
Instructor: Tracy Robison
December 4, 2010
8:30am - 2:00pm
Act 48/DPW = 5hrs
CBK/PDR - Core Body of Knowledge and Professional Development Record
MEETS STAR 2 CORE SERIES REQUIREMENT
This module will assist practitioners in their development of a professional development
(PD) plan for their program. Several sources of evidence will be used to practice
identifying PD needs of staff and how individual needs inform a plan for their facility.
(There will be a 30 min break between sessions)
Instructor: Carolyn Gilles
December 18, 2010
8:30am - 2:00pm
Act 48/DPW = 5hrs
Color Me Healthy
This interactive workshop will explore the award winning "Color Me Healthy" curriculum, as
well as, supportive materials and activities. Participants will develop an action plan for
promoting good nutrition, planning healthy meals/snacks and integrating physical activity
appropriate for preschool age children within their own classrooms while addressing the PA
Early Learning Standards. Those completing this 3-hour training may have an opportunity to
receive a variety of classroom materials for their facility.
PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING FROM A CENTER THAT HAS ALREADY RECEIVED A "COLOR ME HEALTHY" KIT WILL NEED TO BRING IT TO THIS SESSION.
Instructor: Lynn Clint
January 22, 2011
9:00am - 12:00pm
Act 48/DPW = 3hrs
Lullabies to Literacy
Participants will develop strategies for helping caregivers and parents nurture early
literacy skills. The training focuses on the kinds of experiences that help young children
develop a positive attitude about literacy. It offers insights and strategies into emergent
literacy in three areas: spoken language, reading, and writing. Through video segments,
hands-on activities, and group discussion, participants will explore how everyday
experiences can make children want to learn to read and write.
Instructor: Jennifer McNellie
February 5, 2011
9:00am - 12:00pm
Act 48/DPW = 3hrs
Story Time and Beyond
Are you looking for new ways in which to put a little pop into your story times? No matter
the age of your students, there is great value in being read to. During this workshop, you
will find ways in which to make story time the favorite time of day for both you and your
students.
This workshop will:
*Introduce participants to the various benefits that come from oral reading.
*Introduce ways in which story time can be interactive and a stepping stone to concept
learning.
*Introduce ways in which story time can be incorporated throughout the subjects and
throughout the day to enhance student learning.
*Introduce participants to new and familiar authors, and literature series.
*Introduce participants to various techniques to keep students engaged during story time.
Instructor: Sandra Miller
February 19, 2011
8:30am - 12:30pm
Act 48/DPW = 4hrs
Classroom Management Techniques & Ways to Work with Personality Plus Kids!
Explore practical approaches on how to set up workable classroom management systems and ways to effectively implement it for the benefit of the entire class. Participants in this workshop will explore various classroom management systems and techniques. They will discuss a few typical behavioral issues that arise within many classroom situations, along with ways to identify and manage them, and develop an action plan for implementation.
Instructor: Sandra Miller
February 26, 2010
8:30am - 12:30pm
Act 48/DPW = 4hrs
Families in Society: Handling Stress
Participants will examine the causes of stress in infants and young children. Following the
workshops, participants will better understand their role in helping young children learn to
calm themselves when they are stressed. The workshop covers both the danger of too much
stress in early life and the benefits of learning healthy ways to deal with stress.
Instructor: Jennifer McNellie
March 5, 2010
8:30am - 12:30pm
Act 48/DPW = 4hrs
Across the Curriculum with Nursery Rhymes
Explore the value of using Nursery Rhymes to teach literacy skills across the curriculum.
Be actively engaged in high interest activities designed to utilize nursery rhymes within
your classroom.
This workshop will introduce participants to the skills that can be learned through the use
of Nursery Rhymes within the curriculum such as phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension,
and vocabulary. The instructor will demonstrate various ways to incorporate math and science
through the use of hands-on, minds-on instructional techniques that directly relate to
various Nursery Rhymes. Additionally, participants will be introduced to the strands of
learning that can take place by examining the PA State Standards in relationship to Nursery
Rhymes.
Instructor: Sandra Miller
March 19, 2011
8:30am - 12:30pm
Act 48/DPW = 4hrs
1-2-3 Magic Part 1
Part 1 of 2: In addition to being delightful, charming and affectionate, children can also
present their adult caretakers with a steady diet of difficult behavior: whining, arguing,
teasing, fighting, yelling, tantrums and pouting. Parents, educators and caregivers will
learn how to strengthen their relationships with the children around them. This workshop
addresses the difficult task of child discipline with humor, keen insight, and proven
experience. This award-winning, best selling program provides easy-to-follow steps for
disciplining children without yelling, arguing or spanking. Participants will also learn how
to control obnoxious behavior, the Six Kinds of Testing and Manipulation, and how to handle
these situations.
Lynn Clint
April 2, 2011
9:0am - 12:00pm
Act 48/DPW = 3hrs
1-2-3 Magic Part 2
Part 2 of 2: Participants will learn practical, down-to-earth strategies for encouraging
children's growing independence and for promoting reasonable, healthy self-esteem.
Instructor: Lynn Clint
April 16, 2011
9:00am - 12:00pm
Act 48/DPW = 3hrs
To register or for more information, please contact Kathy Carducci at (814) 217-6001 or by e-mail at kcarducci@wqln.org. Deadline to register is 1 week prior to the day of class.