February 2, 2012
Thursday

H.R. Planning & Recruitment Workshop #1  Recruitment & Staffing

CDA 5

$25

6 – 9 PM

For: D/Asst D/Lead/ Owners

Training Level 4

Trainer:

Ralph Adams

Location:

Fairfield Inn, Blankenbaker Pkwy & I-64, Louisville, EXIT #17

Topics explored: Developing the job description, Sourcing candidates, Interviewing and selection, Employment verification, Managing the first day of work.

February 4, 2012

ORIENTATION

CDA 1 & 8

$45

9:AM – 3:30 PM

For: New staff

Level 1

Trainer:

Linda Bratton

Location:

Fairfield Inn, Blankenbaker Pkwy & I-64, Louisville, EXIT #17

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

February 4, 2012

Sensational Learning Centers

CDA 2

$20

9 Am - Noon

For: 3-5 years

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Felicia Alfred

Location:

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

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 materials to add to each center.

February 4, 2012

Moving Beyond Rewards and Punishments

CDA 1

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: Toddlers/ Pre/ SA

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Felicia Alfred

Location:

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

Move beyond rewards and punishments and learn proven ways to create a positive school climate for children in your classroom.

February 11, 2012

Using Teacher Talk, Materials, and Activities that Promote Math and Science Learning

CDA 2

$45

9 AM – 4 PM

For: 3-5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Nicki Patton Rowe

Location:

Fairfield Inn, Blankenbaker Pkwy & I-64, Louisville, EXIT #17

This session will explore materials and activities that provide children opportunities to build a strong foundation for math, science and thinking skills. During this hands-on session, participants will learn how these materials and activities link to the math and science Kentucky Early Childhood Standards, as well as gain tips for raising their ECERS score on items #17 (Reasoning), #25 (Nature/ Science) and #26 (Math/ Number).

February 16, 2012
Thursday

H.R. Planning & Recruitment Workshop #2 Organization Planning and Employee Development (must complete #1  prior to  #2)

CDA 5

$25

6 – 9 PM

For: D/Asst D/Lead/ Owners

Training Level 4

Trainer:

Ralph Adams

Location:

Fairfield Inn, Blankenbaker Pkwy & I-64, Louisville, EXIT #17

Topics explored…..Employee training, Performance Appraisals, mentoring, etc.

February 18, 2012

Language and Literacy Development in Your Classroom

CDA 2

$20

9 AM - Noon

For: 3-5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Theresa Stewart

Location:

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

Young children need a world rich in spoken and written language. Long before learning to read, children are immersed in language activities that lead to a lifelong appreciation and respect for the power and beauty of language. Learn to provide ways of integrating activities for listening, speaking, reading, and writing throughout your classroom and help children develop a lifelong love for Literacy!

February 18, 2012

Enriching Experiences in Early Mathematics

CDA 2

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: 3-5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Theresa Stewart

Location:

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

Teaching practices should strengthen young children’s problem-solving and reason abilities in experiences that are both formal and informal. Learn how to support the development of children’s mathematical skills by creating hands-on experiences and presenting problem solving opportunities.

February 25, 2012

Behavior: Identifying AND Overcoming Challenging Behaviors

CDA 8

$45

9 AM – 4 PM

For: All staff / D/ AD

Training Level 4

Trainer:

Sue Daniel

Location:

Fairfield Inn, Blankenbaker Pkwy & I-64, Louisville, EXIT #17

Workshop trainer will help identify age appropriate behavior and recognize the difference between atypical and typical behaviors. Workshop content: Intervening before a child’s response becomes an issue, knowing what to do when the child uses inappropriate behavior, how to communicate and involve parents when working with behavior concerns.