August 6, 2011

ORIENTATION

CDA 1 & 8

$45

9 AM – 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 ½ miles from Gene Snyder Freeway

KY Curriculum as mandated for new staff by KRS 199.896 and KRS 199.8982

August 6, 2011

Creating Spaces and Places for Young Children

CDA 1

$20

9 AM - Noon

For: Ages 3—5 years

Training Level

Trainer:

Theresa Stewart

Location:

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

Investigate how to create world class environment that includes thoughtfully designed learning centers.   Learn the key aspects for developing an environment that is a great place for childhood. The environments we design communicate to children that they are in that great place. Discussion will focus on room arrangement, design, and organization of preschool learning centers.

August 6, 2011

Effective Parent Conferences

CDA 4

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: All staff/ D/ AD

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Theresa Stewart

Location:

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

Parent/Teacher conferences can be another stressful task in a teacher’s job, if they are not organized and prepared.  Investigate how to collect valuable information for parent conferences to show what                 children are learning and how you are tracking their development.

August 13, 2011
OLDHAM COUNTY

Motivation 101; Staying Motivated at Work

CDA 5 & 6

$25

9:30 AM —Noon

For: All staff/ D/ AD

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Dr. Telly Sellars

Location:

Oldham County Public Library,
308 Yager Ave., LaGrange KY

This workshop will focus on creating a motivating environment for yourself and the individuals involved in your center. Participants will engage in activities that identify personal motivators and develop specific strategies to stay engaged at work.

August 13, 2011
OLDHAM COUNTY

Leadership Basics: Facebook and other Technology in the Workplace

CDA 5 & 6

$20

1 — 4 PM

For: All staff/ D/ AD

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Dr. Telly Sellars

Location:

Oldham County Public Library,
308 Yager Ave., LaGrange KY

Participants will learn how technology in the workplace can impact leadership fundamentals such as teamwork, communication, and trust. This workshop will review technologies that directly impact the changing workplace environment, including FACEBOOK, email, and telephone etiquette.

August 20, 2011

Integrating the Special Needs Learner

CDA 3 & 8

$45

9 AM – 4 PM

For: All staff/ D/ AD

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Sue Daniel

Location:

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

Introduction to developmental disabilities and how to recognize developmental red flags in children within your classroom setting. Teaching strategies, inclusion techniques,
effective discipline methods, and curriculum adaptation will be discussed. Methods to work with families to secure needed services for children will be provided.

August 27, 2011

Cooking with Kids

CDA 2 & 3

$25

9 AM - Noon

For: Ages 3—5 years

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Felicia Alfred

Location:

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

Grab your aprons and favorite children’s book, and let’s learn how to turn a book into a cooking activity. Participants will learn how to extend a book with a cooking activity.

August 27, 2011

Beyond the Storybook

CDA 3

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: Ages 3—5 years

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Felicia Alfred

Location:

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

Learn how to expand children’s love of reading throughout each area of your classroom.