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Part 2: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R) & Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ITERS-R)
May 10, 2010
from 8:30am - 12:30pm
The 6th Annual "Week of the Young Child" Conference
May 15, 2010
from 8:30am - 3:00pm
Introduction to Floortime (TM)
May 15, 2010
from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Looking Back, Moving Forward
May 19, 2010
from 8:00am - 4:00pm
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Healthy Futures Health and Resource Fair
May 21, 2010
from 11:00am - 4:00pm
Part
2: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R) &
Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ITERS-R)
May 21, 2010
from 8:30am - 12:30pm
Cultural Challenges, Creative Solutions: Blacks, Latinas, Asians and Teens
May 22, 2010
from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Healthy Babies, Healthy Futures Training
May 22, 2010
from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Effects of Prenatal Drug Exposure
May 24, 2010
from 8:30am - 4:30pm
11th Annual CCIS Child Care Provider Conference
June 5, 2010
from 7:30am - 4:00pm
Cross-Cultural Sensitivity to Working Clinically with Adoptive Families
June 12, 2010
from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Controversies in Breastfeeding Support and Management
June 14, 2010
from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Learn About Ages and Stages Developmental Screening (ASQ-3)
June 17, 2010
from 8:30am - 12:30pm
Program Evaluation for the Program Manager and Evaluator
June 24, 2010
from 8:30am - 12:30pm
Program Evaluation: Focus Groups and Surveys
June 28, 2010
from 8:30am - 12:30pm
Assisting Mothers to Successful Baby Led Latching
July 14, 2010
from 9:00am - 4:00pm
All for the Love of Kids, 15th Annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser
August 4, 2010
from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Strategic Plan: Interactive Tour of the Strategic Plan
If you haven't done so already, we at First 5 LA encourage all our readers to take a visually guided tour of our FY 2009-2015 Strategic Plan. See how we envision a child-friendly L.A. County. More »
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California Day of the Teacher
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Parental Involvement Benefits Kids and Teachers
In honor of the California Day of the Teacher on May 12, First 5 LA gives tips to parents on how they can help support their child's teacher. These are also good for providers to share. More »
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Governor Announces May Revise this Week
Governor Schwarzenegger is set to fire the opening salvo in what's expected to be a protracted budget battle this Friday when he releases his May Revise budget, which may include more bad news for California's young children. More »
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Favorite Books of First 5 LA Staff's Children
One of my favorite observances is children's book week, which starts today. And it's made me think of all of the First 5 LA babies and toddlers we have welcomed in the last few years -- just in the last couple of months we have welcomed five newborns of First 5 LA staff members! Wondering which books our staff members are reading to their kids, I took an informal poll and thought I'd share some of the fun titles they shared with me.
What mommies are reading the newbies:
- Moo, Baa, La La La, by Sandra Boynton.
"This book is short and he absolutely LOVES when we make the animal noises -- we get the most amazing smiles and giggles," said new mommy Artineh Samkian in our Research and Evaluation Department.
For the toddlers:
- Book! Book! Book!, by Deborah Bruss.
"This is a fun story that makes my 3-year-old excited to visit the library. It's about a group of bored farm animals that attempt, one-by-one, to check out books from the library. My daughter thinks nothing is funnier than a chicken trying to talk to a librarian," said Deliah De La Garza-Adkins in our Grants Management Department.
- Pablo's Christmas, by Hugo C. Martin. How a poor boy with a broom saves Christmas.
- The Complete Adventures of Curious George, H. A. Rey.
"We have read these books so many times that all I have to say is, 'this is George,' and my daughter will respond, 'he was a good little monkey and always very curious!'" says Jennifer Chheang in the Planning and Development Department.
Those entering into kindergarten are reading:
- 365 Penguins, Jean-Luc Fromental. An oversize picture book that integrates math concepts and environmental concerns.
- Ruby's Wish, by Shirin Yim and Sophie Blackall. A book that takes the reader back to turn-of-the-century China and teaches lessons about perseverance and self-belief.
- Who Put the B in Ballyhoo, by Carlyn Beccia. A mixed-media digital art book paying tribute to the circus.
They are getting so big! Books our older kids are reading:
- Indian in the Cupboard, but Lynne Beid Banks.
"My son loves this book! Watch out about for the part about scalping and be prepared for questions about what it means to be blood brothers though. The underlying message about tolerance and mutual respect is lovely." said Barbara Andrade DuBransky, in the Planning and Development Department.
- Books by Kate DiCamillo, i.e. Tales of Despereaux, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Because of Winn Dixie, The Magician's Elephant and Tiger Rising.
"Kate DiCamillo is our favorite writer -- all her books are great! She pulls at your heart strings; tear-jerking messages of love and missed love," said Letticia Arriola, in our Executive Department, and mother of three little ones. |
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