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FALL 2009

 
The Literacy Coaching Institute
 
Dates: February 25, 26, and 27, 2010
Location: Embassy Suites - 2501 Conference Dr., Norman, OK
 
Presenters include nationally known experts in coaching, early literacy, and evaluation.
  • Learn and practice coaching strategies and techniques that will take your coaching to the next level
  • Opportunities to network with other professional coaches
  • Building teacher-coach relationships
  • Assessing coaching outcomes
  • Interactive, evidenced-based sessions

Registration: Begins - October 1, 2009 

Literacy Coaching
Click here to register online.
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here to download the brochure and register.

Registration Fee: $750.00
(includes registration, 2
night stay and 2 meals)
 
 
This class is limited to 75 participants.

Take Coaching to the Next Level

 
Meet our featured staff member...

Jenn Q.
 
Other than the paycheck and your alarm clock, what keeps you coming in to CECPD every morning?

The wonderful staff that I get to work with. They are the best!
 
Who do you think is the most important person alive today? 
To me the most important people that are alive today are my family. Family is everything to me. I have never loved so much or felt so much love as I do with my family.
 
Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?  
I have always wanted to be able to fly, but being invisible would be really cool. Oh, the places you could go! Ha Ha!
 
Your favorite quote or motto: 
"The love of family is life's greatest blessing" - unknown
 
Your favorite unhealthy treat is? 
Anything chocolate.....ice cream, cookies, cake.
 
Why do you do this kind of work? 
Because it truly makes a difference in the lives of children.
 
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.
 
Leadership Academy*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:
  • Literacy in ActionIncrease 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
Online and On-Site Early Literacy Course information (click here).

 
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:
  • Early LearningThe 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.  
 
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