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Welcome to the first addition of the CECPD E-Newsletter! We are excited to share CECPD's most recent news and events. In this issue you will have an opportunity to review training opportunities, read about new programs, and meet one of our staff members. Please feel free to share the information in this E-Newsletter with your colleagues and staff.
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Warm Regards,
Susan J. Kimmel
Director
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UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: |
Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy offers training specifically designed for licensed child care center directors, assistant directors, and administrators.
Leadership Academy I provides 47 hours of training that meets the requirements for Two and Three Star centers.
Leadership Academy II is exclusively offered to Leadership Academy I graduates. Each session has a specific focus and provides the director the opportunity to plan effectively for change.
Leadership Academy III introduces the theoretical foundations of child development as it relates to social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of children.
 *To be eligible for Leadership Academy II and III, you must have completed Leadership Academy I and hold a current Oklahoma Registry Director's Credential. Check our website for current opportunities. |
Literacy in Action
Literacy in Action is research-based Professional Development that strives to:
 Increase teacher's use of SBRR (Scientifically Based Reading Research) strategies related to oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, and print awareness
- Prepare young children for successful entry into kindergarten
- Enhance young children's language and cognitive development through high-quality instruction
- Provide continuous professional development based on scientific research
- Create centers of educational excellence
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Creating Effective Learning Environments
This 20 hour, Tier II module begins with the premise that nurturing relationships are the foundation of a quality environment for children. Design and organization of space, time, and materials for the effective implementation of the five interest centers required by "Reaching for the Stars" are highlighted.
Current Schedule can be found on our website. |
Early Learning Guidelines
This 20 hour, Tier II professional development module is designed to teach the following principles:
 The importance of early learning guidelines
- Accurate interpretation of the early learning guidelines
- Appropriate application of the early learning guidelines
- Curriculum development and the early learning guidelines
- Documenting early learning guidelines
Current Schedule can be found on our website. |
 The Literacy Coaching Institute
New to CECPD is the Literacy Coaching Institute. The Institute was developed to meet the needs of classroom coaches by providing various coaching strategies and techniques that will increase teacher effectiveness and increase child outcomes. The Literacy Coaching Institute helps take coaching to the next level.
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Meet our featured staff member... |
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MELISSA LENINGTON
Position: Program Coordinator
Worked at CECPD since: 1999
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Your dream job (second of course to this one): My dream is to be a writer living a in a cottage in the country with rolling hills and majestic valleys. Your favorite unhealthy treat is: Ice Cream with hot fudge, strawberries, bananas, and no nuts.
If you could achieve international greatness in any sport it would be: Track and Field
Your favorite quote or motto:
God doesn't call the qualified. God qualifies the called.
What did you want to be when you grew up and why?
I wanted to be Wonder Woman, a strong and beautiful person who helps others.
List two things people should ask you about in order to get to know you better:
1 - What it is like to go hiking. 2 - How I challenge myself.
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