Welcome
Welcome to the 4th edition of our Center newsletter. We hope you are finding this publication fun and helpful. We encourage you to forward this newsletter to anyone who is looking for complete and meaningful  training.
Are we missing anything? What would you like to see in this newsletter? Send your ideas to cecpd@ou.edu.
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 Learn about ERS Services (Center-Based Scales) all from the convenience of your own computer! CECPD is offering a webinar reviewing the Environment Rating Scales (ERS). During and after the presentation, we will take your questions.
The date for the WEBINAR is below. Please contact HA Dedmon at harriet@ou.edu for more information or visit the ERS Page on the CECPD webiste.
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ERS SESSIONS:
June 10, 2010 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Meet our featured staff member... |
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Your dream job (second of course to this one)?
Stay at home mom, after I won the lottery of course, for those spur of the moment shopping trips.
Your favorite unhealthy treat is?
Anything Chocolate
If you could achieve international greatness in any sport, what would it be?
Golf, it is the only sport that has a senior league, and has the prettiest scenery.
You receive a certificate proclaiming you are the "World's Greatest _______".
World's Greatest Mom
Who or what has contributed to the talent you bring to CECPD?
First I give glory to God who continues to give me talents. Second, my parents, who instilled in me as a child to work hard and always try to achieve things that I wanted. They made sure that I was well rounded and always allowed me to pursue any interest that I had. The field of child care has always been a passion of mine. They helped and encouraged me to get my education in the field. CECPD is a perfect match.
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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.
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Focused Portfolios
The Focused Portfolios Process is a system for documenting a child's growth and development using a planned structure that captures and illustrates all areas of development and progress. Teachers will learn techniques, tools, and strategies for getting started.
Click here to visit the Focused Portfolios page on the CECPD website. |
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.
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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.
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