Early Learning Workshops
Our Mission is to empower and engage child care providers by providing top-notch training with hands-on activities and developmentally appropriate resources to better the lives of children and families in our area. Providers will have the materials and ideas to put into practice current child development theories. Handouts include picture books, resource books, and educational materials. Please register on www.occrra.org. Schedule is subject to change. Questions? Call Ricardo Ang at (513) 345-6566.
Important Note:
**Ohio Approved is the new Step Up Approved.
It includes all Step Up requirements as well as Ohio Dept. of Education requirements. As of July 1, 2017, all providers needing to fulfill Step Up requirements for Star rating will need to get Ohio Approved hours.
2 hours
Early childhood professionals who attend this training will be introduced to the different stages of writing development in young children and will have the opportunity to practice a variety of engaging instructional strategies that support preschoolers’ emergent writing skills.
2 hours
For some children, daily routines and transitions can be very challenging. This workshop will explore several strategies for making transition times with young children easier and more successful.
2 hours
Play is critical to the development of young children. Participants who attend this training will be able to describe how children learn through play and will explore a variety of strategies that will support children’s playful learning experiences.
2 hours
Successful friendships in early childhood contribute to a child’s long term quality of life. Participants who attend this workshop will explore a variety of strategies that will foster critical friendship skills in young children.
Schedule of Workshops

9:00AM- 4:30PM
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 – FREE
CET
1223 Central Parkway,
Cincinnati, OH 45214-2890

10:00AM- 12:00PM
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 – FREE
MidPointe Library West Chester,
9363 Centre Pointe Drive,
West Chester, OH 45069

5:00PM – 7:00PM
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 – FREE
Greenfield Public Library,
1125 Jefferson St.,
Greenfield, OH 45123

6:30PM- 8:30PM
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 – FREE
CET,
1223 Central Parkway,
Cincinnati, OH 45214-2890

10:00AM- 12:00PM
Saturday, Mar. 7, 2020 – FREE
MidPointe Library West Chester,
9363 Centre Pointe Drive,
West Chester, OH 45069

5:00PM- 7:00PM
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2020 – FREE
Greenfield Public Library,
1125 Jefferson St.,
Greenfield, OH 45123

6:30pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020 – FREE
CET,
1223 Central Parkway,
Cincinnati, OH 45214-2890

10:00AM- 12:00PM
Saturday, Apr. 4, 2020 – FREE
MidPointe Library West Chester,
9363 Centre Pointe Drive,
West Chester, OH 45069

5:00PM- 7:00PM
Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2020 – FREE
Greenfield Public Library,
1125 Jefferson St.,
Greenfield, OH 45123

10:00AM- 12:00PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 – FREE
MidPointe Library West Chester,
9363 Centre Pointe Drive,
West Chester, OH 45069

5:00PM- 7:00PM
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 – FREE
Greenfield Public Library,
1125 Jefferson St.,
Greenfield, OH 45123

6:30PM- 8:30PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 – FREE
CET,
1223 Central Parkway,
Cincinnati, OH 45214-2890