Early Learning Workshops

FREE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS 2012
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.OPDN.ORG / STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED BELOW

 

Listed below are the dates and times for Ohio Ready To Learn (3 phases at 2 hours each), Growing Up WILD (3-hour class) and Preschool Asthma: Triggers and Solutions (2-hour class). These are FREE workshops that are open to the public. In-Service forms are provided. Parents, child-care providers and center staff are welcome to attend.

 

ORTL Phase 1: CKC Social and Emotional Development Field Guide: Overview ***SUTQ-Approved***
This workshop looks at the newest of Ohio's Core Knowledge Early Childhood documents, Guiding Young Children's Behavior by Supporting Social and Emotional Development, Field Guide.  Participants will be introduced to the Field Guide's content, discuss ways to support the social and emotional development of young children, and be able to identify appropriate community resources.

 

ORTL Phase 2: Review of the ASQ:SE (Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional) ***SUTQ-Approved***
This workshop is an updated version of one presented in 2007. It describes the features of the ASQ:SE and the benefits of developmental screening. Participants will practice scoring the ASQ:SE, review the value of sensitive communication of the screening results and the process for referring children, as well as making suggestions for appropriate follow-up activities.

 

ORTL Phase 3: Climbing the Competency Ladder in Health and Nutrition ***SUTQ-Approved***
Early childhood professionals have a key opportunity and responsibility to work with families to provide environments and experiences that lead children toward lifelong health and well-being. This workshop examines Ohio's Core Competencies in Health and Nutrition, and provides practical strategies to raise the level of competency among participants.

 

Growing Up WILD 1: What’s Wild? ***SUTQ-Approved***
This workshop is based on the Growing Up WILD curriculum which integrates natural science, literacy, math, art, music and health into multidisciplinary lessons for kids. A copy of the Growing Up WILD curriculum and a story book are yours to take at the end of the session.

 

Preschool Asthma: Triggers and Solutions
This workshop will give the information and resources you need to provide excellent care for a child who has asthma. It includes learning how to control the triggers in the environment, how to make an Asthma Action Plan before an episode occurs and many other lessons!

 

IT IS PREFERRED THAT YOU REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.OPDN.ORG. IF YOU DON’T HAVE A COMPUTER, CALL THE LOCATION CONTACT ON THE 2ND COLUMN. FOR OTHER QUESTIONS, CONTACT RICARDO ANG AT CET: (513) 345-6566, edtech@cetconnect.org

 

Date Registration Location/Address Time Workshop Trainer
Feb. 4, 2012 Saturday

Renee Hammond

(513) 271-2260      

HAMILTON COUNTY

Mariemont Preschool        

3731 Southern Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227

9:00am- 11:00am

Two in-service hours

Preschool Asthma: Triggers & Solutions Chris Schmidt
Feb. 11, 2012         Saturday Ricardo              513-345-6566 HAMILTON COUNTY

CET                  

1223 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214-2890

8:00AM- 3:30 PM  

Six in-service hours

*Super Saturday!!!*

ORTL Phase 1, 2, 3 + break and lunch, included

Natalie (1) Lucy (2)    Tina (3)    
Feb. 27, 2012    Monday

Sr. Joan Schwacke      

513-557-2700 x204          HAMILTON COUNTY

Santa Maria Community Services/Price Hill Recreation Center, 959 Hawthorne Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205

6:00 PM- 9:00PM 

Three in-service hours

Growing Up Wild 1: What's Wild? Chris Schmidt
Feb. 28, 2012    Tuesday

Margaret McGee

937-981-3772   

HIGHLAND COUNTY

Greenfield Public Library,

1125 Jefferson St., Greenfield, OH 45123

6:00PM-8:00PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 1: CKC Social and Emotional Development Field Guide: Overview Natalie Reder
March 3, 2012    Saturday

Children's Department

513-777-3131 opt. 2   

BUTLER COUNTY

West Chester Library,

9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester , OH 45069

2:00PM- 4:00PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 1: CKC Social and Emotional Development Field Guide: Overview Natalie Reder
March 13, 2012    Tuesday

Margaret McGee   

937-981-3772  

HIGHLAND COUNTY

Greenfield Public Library,

1125 Jefferson St., Greenfield, OH 45123

6:00PM-8:00PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 2: Review of the ASQ: SE (Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional) Chris Schmidt
March 17, 2012         Saturday

Ricardo 

             513-345-6566

HAMILTON COUNTY

CET                  

1223 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214-2890

8:00AM- 3:30 PM   

Six in-service hours

*Super Saturday!!!*

ORTL Phase 1, 2, 3 + break and lunch, included

Tina(1) Lucy (2)    Chris (3)    
March 24, 2012         Saturday

Deborah Calloway   

513-522-2900

HAMILTON COUNTY

Angels of Joy Children Learning Center,

1930 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239

10:00AM- 12:00 PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 1: CKC Social and Emotional Development Field Guide: Overview Lucy Goodkin
March 24, 2012    Saturday

Children's Department

513-777-3131 opt. 2  

BUTLER COUNTY

West Chester Library,

9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester , OH 45069

2:00PM- 4:00PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 2: Review of the ASQ: SE (Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional) Natalie Reder
March 26, 2012         Monday

Sr. Joan Schwacke     

513-557-2700 x204        

HAMILTON COUNTY

Santa Maria Community Services/Price Hill Recreation Center, 959 Hawthorne Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205

6:30PM- 8:30PM

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 1: CKC Social and Emotional Development Field Guide: Overview Lucy Goodkin
March 27, 2012         Tuesday

Melanie Young

937-544-2371, ext. 225      

ADAMS COUNTY

Adams County DJFS, 482 Rice Dr., West Union, OH 45693

6:30PM- 8:30PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 1: CKC Social and Emotional Development Field Guide: Overview Natalie Reder
March 31, 2012         Saturday

Deborah Calloway 

513-522-2900

HAMILTON COUNTY

Angels of Joy Children Learning Center,

1930 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239

10:00AM- 12:00 PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 2: Review of the ASQ: SE (Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional) Lucy Goodkin
March 31, 2012    Saturday

Children's Department

513-777-3131 opt. 2  

BUTLER COUNTY

West Chester Library,

9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester , OH 45069

2:00PM- 4:00PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 3: Climbing the Competency Ladder in Health and Nutrition Natalie Reder
April 3, 2012    Tuesday

Margaret McGee 

937-981-3772  

HIGHLAND COUNTY

Greenfield Public Library,

1125 Jefferson St., Greenfield, OH 45123

6:00PM-8:00PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 3: Climbing the Competency Ladder in Health and Nutrition Natalie Reder
April 7, 2012         Saturday

Deborah Calloway    

513-522-2900

HAMILTON COUNTY

Angels of Joy Children Learning Center,

1930 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239

10:00AM- 12:00 PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 3: Climbing the Competency Ladder in Health and Nutrition Chris Schmidt
April 10, 2012         Tuesday

Melanie Young

937-544-2371, ext. 225 

ADAMS COUNTY

Adams County DJFS,

482 Rice Dr., West Union, OH 45693

6:30PM- 8:30PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 2: Review of the ASQ: SE (Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional) Natalie Reder
April 23, 2012         Monday

Sr. Joan Schwacke 

           513-557-2700 x204        

HAMILTON COUNTY

Santa Maria Community Services/Price Hill Recreation Center,

959 Hawthorne Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205

6:30PM- 8:30PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 2: Review of the ASQ: SE (Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional) Chris Schdmidt
May 8, 2012         Tuesday

Melanie Young      

937-544-2371, ext. 225      

ADAMS COUNTY

Adams County DJFS,

482 Rice Dr., West Union, OH 45693

6:30PM- 8:30PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 3: Climbing the Competency Ladder in Health and Nutrition Chris Schmidt
May 21, 2012         Monday

Sr. Joan Schwacke      

      513-557-2700 x204         

HAMILTON COUNTY

Santa Maria Community Services/Price Hill Recreation Center,

959 Hawthorne Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205

6:30PM- 8:30PM 

Two in-service hours

ORTL Phase 3: Climbing the Competency Ladder in Health and Nutrition Chris Schmidt

 

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