September 10, 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

September 10, 2011

ADHD (Attention Hyperactivity Disorder):
Myths & Realities

CDA 6

$25

9 AM - Noon

For: All staff/ D/ AD

Training Level 4

Trainer:

H. Otto Kaak, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics UK

Location:

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

This workshop will explain what is known about the causes of ADHD, the differential diagnosis, and various treatments available. Particular emphasis will be on what the classroom teacher can do,                 and not do, to help affected children and their parents.

September 10. 2011

Interactive Writing: A Developmentally  Appropriate Practice for Preschool Teachers in Blended Classrooms

CDA 2

$20

1 – 4 PM

For: Ages 3—5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Anna Hall

Location:

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

This workshop will demonstrate how to use interactive writing in the preschool setting to teach      concepts of print, knowledge of the alphabetic principle, and phonological awareness skills. Ideas for differentiating instruction will be included to address issues faced in multi-age and multi-ability classrooms.

September 13, 2011
Tuesday

Leadership Basics: Leadership Lessons from Appalachia

CDA

$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

Understanding the value of leadership is important for the child care professional.  This workshop will review leadership fundamentals through the characteristics, values, and beliefs associated with the Appalachia Region of the U.S.  Participants will learn how to apply these fundamentals to the workplace.

September 17, 2011

How to Use Books and Dramatic Play to Turn “Ordinary” Playtime into “Extraordinary” Playtime

CDA 2 & 3

$45

9 AM – 4 PM

For: Ages 3—5 years

Training Level 4

Trainer:

Nicki Patton Rowe

Location:

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

Join us at this hands-on, interactive session and learn what it takes to turn “ordinary story times and pretend play” into opportunities that promote brain development, stimulates language development and promotes literacy.  You will learn: 1) what is going on in the brain as children learn to read, 2) how to use dialogic reading to turn story time into conversation time, 3) ideas for using books and other props to enhance dramatic play, and more.

September 24, 2011

Curriculum Adaptation for the Special Needs Learner

CDA 2 & 3

$45

9 AM – 4 PM

For: Ages 3—5 years

Training Level 3

Trainer:

Sue Daniel

Location:

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

The participants will have the opportunity to look at early childhood skills in the five developmental areas and determine alternative ways to present the instruction to children with challenged learning styles. Participants will learn to adapt early childhood materials so that children with developmental delay can be involved throughout the day.

September 29, 2011

How to Encourage Book Appreciation and Knowledge in the Preschool Setting

CDA 2

Thursday

6 – 9 PM

For: Ages 3—5 years

$20

Trainer:

Anna Hall

Training Level 2

Location:

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

This workshop will focus on activities for promoting interest in books and their characteristics as                 well as the ability to understand and get meaning from stories.