CECPD News - Fall 2010

FALL 2010

Your dream job (second of course to this one)?

I have a special place in my heart for music, so I would say anything that has to do with music. I have always wanted to be the person who adds the background music to TV shows and movies.

Your favorite unhealthy treat is?

Zingers!!

If you could achieve international greatness in any sport, what would it be?

Football...I have always wanted to make a touchdown. It's on my bucket list.

You receive a certificate proclaiming you the "World's Greatest________" (fill in the blank).

Hugger, I love hugs!

Who or what has contributed to the talent you bring to CECPD?

I would have to say anywhere I have ever worked and everyone I have ever worked with. I feel like I have learned so much from past co-workers, and that also counts with my present co-workers at CECPD. Anyone can have talent, but it is the people you surround yourself with that helps you be your best.

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.

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

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:

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.

In This Issue

The Literacy Coaching Institute

Featured Staff Member

Upcoming Trainings

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