May 14, 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

May 14, 2011

Learning and Sensory Integration

CDA 3, 7, 8

$25

9 AM – Noon

For: Ages 2 – 6 years/ SA

Training Level 4

Trainer:

Karole A. Doran, OTR/L

Location:

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

Sensory-motor integration as a foundation for emotional development, learning, and behavioral regulation will be discussed; including symptoms of function and dysfunction. Practical strategies to help children with typical and challenging behaviors and to decrease everyone’s stresses will be shared in this interactive workshop.

May 14, 2011

Fun While Learning: Brain Gym® ! (Part 2)

CDA 2, 3

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: Ages 3 years ˗ K

Training Level 4

Trainer:

Susan F. Wedding, Certified/ Licensed  Brain Gym® Instructor

Location:

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

Learn more about Brain Gym® and experience other Brain Gym® movements.  Learn more about the basic three dimensional aspects of this model.  Improve your “noticing.”  Learn how to become more centered, moving from the core of the body.  Become more focused.  Use cross-lateral movements to utilize more of your brain.  Have fun doing these and implementing them into activities for your children.  Play and learn!  Please wear comfortable clothes. Bring a bottle of WATER.

May 20, 2011
Friday

Lunch Bunch: Generations at Work (Understanding my co-workers)

CDA 5

$20

1 – 3 PM

For: D/ AD/ Lead

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Dr. Telly Sellars

Location:

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

Do your co-workers check their Facebook page constantly or listen to an IPOD at work? Is their most memorable moment in history September 11 or maybe the assassination of JFK? This workshop will review the importance of understanding each generation represented at work and how the concept can affect motivation, morale, and teamwork.

May 21, 2011

Resources and Supports for the Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

CDA 5, 8

$25

9 AM – Noon

For: Ages 0 – 5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Julie Leezer

Location:

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

Participants will gain knowledge about inclusion and review associated regulations with special needs in early care and educational settings. Learn how inclusion benefits all children. Participants will learn of resources and supports available to implement inclusion.

May 21, 2011

Creative Movement

CDA 2

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: Ages 2 – 5 years

Training Level 2

Trainer:

Robin Franck-Schulman, Choreographer/ Dancer

Location:

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

Teach your children to stay fit and have fun while working on their gross motor skills. You will learn new concepts and activities to take back to the classroom. Statistics show brain stimulation, through creative movement, will greatly enhance reading skills. You will take back fun and energizing activities. Come dressed in comfortable clothing for an active and fun afternoon.