July 9, 2011

ORIENTATION

CDA 1 & 8

$45

9 AM – 3:30 PM

For: New staff

Training Level 1

Trainer:

Linda Bratton

Location:

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

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

July 9, 2011

The World of Toddlers and Twos

CDA 1 & 8

$20

9 AM – Noon

For: Toddler/ 2’s

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Theresa Stewart

Location:

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

Who are Toddlers and Twos? Understand the important skills they are acquiring, recognize and  delight in these when they occur, and provide many opportunities, occasional help, and enjoy their success and achievements.

July 9, 2011

How do Toddlers and Two’s Learn?

CDA 2 & 8

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: Toddler/ 2’s

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Theresa Stewart

Location:

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

Investigate brain development in toddlers and how they take in information, organize it and learn new skills and concepts!

July 12, 2011
Tuesday

How to Deal with Difficult People: Conflict Resolution

CDA 6

$20

6 –9  PM

For: All staff/ D/ AD

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Dr. Telly Sellars

Location:

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

How do you deal with a parent who is “going OFF”? This workshop will better equip you with conflict resolution skills that can be put into practice when a “difficult” parent or staff member puts you in an undesirable situation.

July 16, 2011

What Really Counts: Fun and easy ways to add hands-on math activities

CDA 1

$20

9 AM – Noon

For: Ages 3—5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Felicia Alfred

Location:

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

Come and engage in hands on math activities for preschool learners that will leave the dittos on the copy machine.

July 15, 2011

Science Thematic Units

CDA 2

$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

Come and explore how you can help young children open their minds to observing solids and  liquids, mixtures, motion, and more.

July 23, 2011

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:

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

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.

July 30, 2011

ART for Toddlers and Preschoolers

CDA 2

$25

9 AM – Noon

For: Ages 2—5 years

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Felicia Alfred

Location:

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

Art is NOT coloring in the lines. Come, learn how to teach young children using Art activities. Hands-on learning.

July 30, 2011

Backpacking Around the World

CDA 2

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: Ages 3—5 years/ SA

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Felicia Alfred

Location:

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

Grab your suitcases and travel with us through the USA and other countries. We will explore interesting facts, brainstorm themes that go with each state, and center activities. Participants will take home fun facts, games, and many ideas that will help introduce the world in which we live. Put on your traveling shoes and let’s hit the road!