August Professional Development Sessions

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Wednesday

AUG. 11

6 PM - 9 PM

Bridging the Gap: How Does Staff PD Connect to Child Outcomes

Professional development and training focus on the teacher gaining new knowledge. So, how does this equate to children’s development and learning? During this 3 hour workshop, we will explore considerations in developing a staff PD plan. The discussion will include specific examples of how teachers can apply the new knowledge they gain at training into classroom practice with children. At the end of this session, participants will be able to recognize the specific training they need to help children learn a particular skill or concept.

Saturday

AUG. 14

9 AM - 11 AM

Balancing the Needs of Children and Families

This 2-hour workshop for teachers and administrators will focus on how to evaluate the needs of children while ensuring what parents want in a successful child care program? We will distinguish the program’s responsibility to children from the support you can provide to families. Participants will leave with a new outlook on how to balance the children’s needs and family’s wants within the program.

Tuesday

AUG. 17

Thursday

AUG. 19

6:30 PM - 8:30PM

Understanding Trauma and Resilience: Through an

Educators Lens

This 4-hour workshop for teachers and administrators is to explore Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the impact they can have on all program participants. During this workshop, we will examine what ACEs are and how the effects can show up in children and adults. Workshop participants will explore strategies for decreasing stress and helping children overcome feelings from ACE’s effects. Together, participants will also discuss their responsibility in preventing ACEs in the program and community.

This workshop is broken into two 2-hour sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive Ohio-approved credit.

Thursday

AUG. 26

6 PM - 9 PM

Connect the Dots: Play and Development

Fred Rodgers said, “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning”. How can every activity facilitate children’s learning and build their development? During this 3 hour workshop, participants will explore how play is the foundation of children’s growth, learning, and development. This session will provide ideas to consider when planning experiences for a variety of children.

Monday

AUG. 30

6 PM - 9 PM

Supporting Boys that are Wired to Move

This 3-hour workshop is designed to support classroom teachers in creating an environment that supports the development of boys. It provides an overview of brain development and the concept that boys are wired to move. The workshop touches on the differences between the brains of boys and girls. Participants will leave with actual strategies to take back to their classrooms to improve the boy's daily experiences.

Tuesday

AUG. 31

6 PM - 9 PM

Explore Interest in Interest Areas

This 3-hour workshop is designed for preschool teachers and administrators who are seeking to explore their classroom environment. Together, participants will discover the importance of each interest area in their classroom and the impact it has on a child’s development. We will discuss ways content areas are embedded throughout interest areas and practical ways to enhance each area to meet objectives for development and learning.

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Bridging the Gap: How Does Staff PD Connect to Child Outcomes

Balancing the Needs of Children and Families