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

To register: go to www.opdn.org and then click on the BLUE button on the UPPER RIGHT: “Sign Up for OPDN.org” Fill in the required fields. Check your email for a message from “OPDN.org Registration” for your username, assigned OPIN number and to set your password. PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR OPIN NUMBER WITH YOU AT THE WORKSHOPS!

Now, the FINAL steps on how to pick the workshop date(s) that you would like to attend:
1. Go back to www.opdn.org and sign in with your username and password
2. On the green tab, click PDTrack (Trainings)
3. Click "I Agree" under the Disclaimer Statement
4. Click "Go to basic search"
5. Select date range
6. For Training Title Search, type ORTL in the box
7. Select "No" next to "Select all counties?"
8. Select the county you prefer
9. Click the blue "Search" box
10. Click "More Information" on the far right to register at your preferred location, then click on the BLUE button: “Register for this training”. You’re done!!!