WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS

CET provides workshops for parents, childcare providers, teachers and other early childhood advocates in the CET broadcast region.

Workshop Descriptions for August through December 2008

Topics developed are based upon early childhood content, the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards, and NAEYC best practices. Ohio Ready To Learn Workshops are provided by the Ohio Educational Television Stations through a grant from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the CET Ready To Lead in Litearcy workshops are provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the P&G Live, Learn, and Thrive Campaign.

• Infant Toddler Module 1—Overview
  Explore the Ohio Infant Toddler Guidelines and its role in the lives of infants, toddlers, providers and parents! By exploring the Guidelines, participants will deepen their understanding of how children learn. The six developmental domains of young children will be reviewed and the impact that routine care has on all developmental domains will be discussed. CDA Area 8. Class length - 2 1/2 hours. (Participants must take this before any others.)
• Infant Toddler Module 2—Physical Health
  Through lecture, video, group discussion, & small group activity, based upon the Ohio I/T Guidelines, participants will learn how children’s physical health impacts development. Care giving strategies to help young children achieve optimal physical health while allowing children to explore and connect with the world around them will be discussed. CDA Area 1. Class length - 3 hours. (Must take overview before this course)
• Infant Toddler Module 3—Emotional Development
  Through lecture, video, group discussion, & small group activity, based upon the Ohio I/T Guidelines, participants will further deepen their understanding of the emotional development of infants and toddlers, including the importance of attachment, and how children develop self awareness and self regulation. Participants will discuss how this knowledge can be translated into emotionally supportive care giving practices. CDA Area 3. Class length - 3 hours. (Must take Overview before this course)
• Infant Toddler Module 4—Social Development
  Through lecture, video, group discussion, & small group activity, based upon the Ohio I/T Guidelines, participants will gain a better understanding of how the connection of infants and toddlers to adults and children around them shape their interactions, skills, and abilities. Care giving strategies to support social development will also be shared. CDA Area 3. Class length - 3 hours. (Must take Overview before this course)
• Infant Toddler Module 5—Motor Development
  Through lecture, video, group discussion, & small group activity, based upon the Ohio I/T Guidelines, participants will study typical, as well as variations in, small, large motor and oral motor development. Care giving strategies to enhance young children’s motor skills, exploration and learning through movement will be discussed. CDA Area 2. Class length - 3 hours. (Must take Overview before this course)
• Infant Toddler Module 6—Language Development
  Through lecture, video, group discussion, & small group activity, based upon the Ohio I/T Guidelines, participants will examine the progression of language development and the areas of language development (Comprehension, Expression, and Social Communication). Early Literacy Foundations will also be discussed. Care giving strategies to support language development will also be discussed. CDA Area 2. Class length - 3 hours. (Must take Overview before this course)
• Infant Toddler Module 7—Cognitive Development
  Through lecture, video, group discussion, & small group activity, based upon the Ohio I/T Guidelines, participants will examine cognitive development including the six Discoveries of Infancy. The Discoveries are Grouping/Categorizing, Cause & Effect, Problem Solving, Memory, Space, and Imitation. Care giving strategies to support cognitive development will also be discussed. CDA Area 2. Class length - 3 hours. (Must take Overview before this course)
• Exploring Literacy and Language
  This workshop provides examples of intentional teaching and learning experiences for children to extend the range and scope of the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards, particularly in the area of phonological awareness. Participants will also be introduced to the Child/Home Early Language & Literacy Observation tool (CHELLO) and demonstrate ways to engage children in conversations that develop creative and critical thinking skills. Class length - 2 hours.
• Learning Discipline II
  Based on a curriculum designed by Family Communications, Inc. (Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood), this session looks at discipline as a time for teaching, rather than a time for punishment. As participants reflect on their own attitudes and practices, the impact of the discipline-communication-relationship cycle on the behavior of children will become apparent. Class length - 2 hours.
• Assessment Using the ASQ:SE
  Social-emotional development has a significant impact on learning. Participants will be introduced to The Ages & Stages: Social Emotional Questionnaire (ASQ:SE) and will be shown evidence about its benefits, scoring, appropriate referral recommendations as well as be able to suggest appropriate follow-up activities. Class length - 2 hours.

• Adams County Department of Job and Family Services
  482 Rice Drive, West Union, OH 45693-0386
  Call 937-544-2371 x225 to register.

  Jan. 13 at 6:30 PM	Exploring Literacy and Language
  Feb. 10 at 6:30 PM	Learning Discipline II
  Mar. 10 at 6:30 PM	Assessment Using the ASQ:SE

• CET
  1223 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214
  Go to http://www.cetconnect.org/ or call 513-381-4033 x363 to register.

  Sep. 13 at 8:30 AM	Infant Toddler Module 1—Overview
  Sep. 13 at Noon	Infant Toddler Module 2—Physical Health
  Sep. 27 at 8:00 AM	Infant Toddler Module 3—Emotional Development
  Sep. 27 at 8:30 AM	Infant Toddler Module 1—Overview
  Sep. 27 at Noon	Infant Toddler Module 4—Social Development
  Oct. 11 at 8:00 AM	Infant Toddler Module 5—Motor Development
  Oct. 11 at 8:30 AM	Infant Toddler Module 1—Overview
  Oct. 11 at Noon	Infant Toddler Module 6—Language Development
  Oct. 25 at 8:30 AM	Infant Toddler Module 1—Overview
  Oct. 25 at Noon	Infant Toddler Module 7—Cognitive Development
  Nov. 15 at 8:30 AM	Infant Toddler Module 1—Overview
  Nov. 15 at Noon	Infant Toddler Module 2—Physical Health
  Nov. 22 at 8:00 AM	Infant Toddler Module 3—Emotional Development
  Nov. 22 at 8:30 AM	Infant Toddler Module 1—Overview
  Nov. 22 at Noon	Infant Toddler Module 4—Social Development
  Dec. 6 at 8:00 AM	Infant Toddler Module 5—Motor Development
  Dec. 6 at 8:30 AM	Infant Toddler Module 1—Overview
  Dec. 6 at Noon	Infant Toddler Module 6—Language Development
  Dec. 13 at 8:30 AM	Infant Toddler Module 1—Overview
  Dec. 13 at Noon	Infant Toddler Module 7—Cognitive Development
  Jan. 24 at 8:00 AM	Assessment Using the ASQ:SE
  Jan. 24 at 8:00 AM	Exploring Literacy and Language
  Jan. 24 at 8:00 AM	Learning Discipline II
  Jan. 24 at 10:30 AM	Assessment Using the ASQ:SE
  Jan. 24 at 10:30 AM	Exploring Literacy and Language
  Jan. 24 at 10:30 AM	Learning Discipline II
  Jan. 24 at 1:00 PM	Assessment Using the ASQ:SE
  Jan. 24 at 1:00 PM	Exploring Literacy and Language
  Jan. 24 at 1:00 PM	Learning Discipline II

• Greenfield Public Library
  1125 Jefferson Street, Greenfield, OH 45123
  Call (937) 981-3772 to register.
  All workshops are at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Jan. 27 at 6:00 PM	Exploring Literacy and Language
  Feb. 24 at 6:00 PM	Learning Discipline II
  Mar. 31 at 6:00 PM	Assessment Using the ASQ:SE

• Santa Maria Community Services at the Price Hill Recreation Center
  959 Hawthorne Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205
  Call 513-557-2710 ext 508 to register.

  Sep. 15 at 6:30 PM	Exploring Literacy and Language
  Oct. 27 at 6:30 PM	Learning Discipline II
  Nov. 24 at 6:30 PM	Assessment Using the ASQ:SE