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Trainings and Programs for
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Training: CPR Re-Certification Date: Tuesday, August 3 Time: 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: EC Professionals Description: Infant/toddler CPR Re-Certification course only. You must have a current infant/toddler CPR certification to take this renewal course. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.
Training: PAS Roundtable Sessions Date: 3rd Thursday of every month (excluding December) September 2010 - July 2011 Time: 11;00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: Directors, Administrators Description:
PAS Roundtable Sessions will review
intent, purpose, and value of each PAS item
- •walk
through each strand of a PAS item - provide
in-depth discussion of documentation.
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Applications are required. Please contact Michelle Stephens at mstephens@hwccenter.com for a program announcement and application. Applications must be received by August 13.
Training: AMA: Performance Appraisals Date: September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: Directors, Administrators Description: A series of classes to build your Human Resources knowledge base. One of five classes to earn an American Management Association Human Resource Certificate. Applications are required. Limited to 12 directors/administrators. Please contact Michelle Stephens at mstephens@hwccenter.com for a program announcement and application. Applications must be received by August 13.
Training: HELP! Conversations with Parents Date: Thursday, September 16 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: First School, Fayetteville Participants: EC Professionals Description: Parent
communication is at the center of a healthy environment for children.
If you’ve ever asked yourself: “How am I going to tell
them….?”, “Why did I just say that?” or “How do I respond when
they…?” come and discuss ideas, suggestions and common parent
communication issues.
Training: FUN-damental Phys. Ed. Date: Tuesday, September 21 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: EC Professionals Description: Physical
Activity is fundamental to our programs. Come gather ideas about how
to get you and your children moving!
Training: First Aid/CPR Date: Saturday, September 25 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: EC Professionals Description: Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.
Training: Pre-Service Information Session Date: Thursday, September 30 Time: 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. or 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: Directors, Administrators Description: Pre-Service is a program that will train teachers and staff on Minimum Licensing Requirements. 10 trainings are offered throughout the year for centers to send new employees for intensive training to include behavior management. The information session will review all aspects of the programs, content, and other benefits for participating centers. The information session is open to all directors and administrators of early childhood programs.
Training: EPI-Pen and Allergy Training Date: Monday, October 11 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: EC Professionals Description: How to manage allergies in the classroom, signs to look for when a child is experiencing an allergic reaction, and how to use an EPI-Pen if needed.
Training: Food For Thought - Child Care Nutrition Date: Thursday, October 14 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: EC Professionals Description: Nutrition is at the center of a quality childcare program. We will discuss meal patterns, food safety and the value of offering a wide range of foods to our children.
Training: Greg and Steve: Music, Moving and Learning Date: Monday, October 18 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Arends Arts Center, Bentonville High School Participants: EC Professionals Description:
Come join us as
Greg and Steve will demonstrate the use of music as a tangible means
to teach basic skills, encourage language
acquisition, develop social awareness, diversity and to motivate
children to learn while having fun. Tap into children's natural
energy: with opportunities to participate in the same manner as your
students would in the classroom, on the playground or in their homes.
You will be provided with quality information that has been proven to be
effective with children of all
backgrounds, including special education classes.
Training: The 3rd Dimension of Art - 3D Art Date: Tuesday, October 19 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: EC Professionals Description: 3D art is all around us and there are many ways to incorporate this valuable area of artistic expression in your classroom.
Training: First Aid/CPR Date: Saturday, October 23 Time: TBA Location: Ft. Smith Public Library, Ft. Smith Participants: EC Professionals Description: Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.
Training: AMA: Successful Interviewing Date: November 3, 10, 17, December 1 and 8 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: Directors, Administrators Description: A series of classes to build your Human Resources knowledge base. One of five classes to earn an American Management Association Human Resource Certificate. Applications are required. Limited to 12 directors/administrators. Please contact Michelle Stephens at mstephens@hwccenter.com for a program announcement and application. Applications must be received by August 6.
Training: First Aid/CPR Date: Saturday, November 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: First United Methodist Church, Rogers Participants: EC Professionals Description: Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.
Training: First Aid/CPR Date: Saturday, November 13 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: EC Professionals Description: Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.
Training: FUN-damental Phys. Ed. Date: Tuesday, November 16 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: EC Professionals Description: Physical Activity is fundamental to our programs. Come gather ideas about how to get you and your children moving!
Training: CPR Re-Certification (last one for the year) Date: Tuesday, December 7 Time: 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: EC Professionals Description: Infant/toddler CPR Re-Certification course only. You must have a current infant/toddler CPR certification to take this renewal course. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.
Training: Gimme' Some Privacy! All About Cozy Centers Date: Wednesday, December 15 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: EC Professionals Description: Cozy
centers are vital in a busy, stimulating early childhood classroom.
Sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to fit them in. Come
discuss lots of ideas for this center and a few lucky participants will walk
away with cozy equipment for their classroom!
Training: AMA: Compensation Date: January 5, 12, 19, 26 and February 2 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: Directors, Administrators Description: A series of classes to build your Human Resources knowledge base. One of five classes to earn an American Management Association Human Resource Certificate. Applications are required. Limited to 12 directors/administrators. Please contact Michelle Stephens at mstephens@hwccenter.com for a program announcement and application. Applications must be received by August 6.
NEW
Program for NW AR Directors Aim4Excellence™
is an online national director credential for early childhood
administrators. The credential focuses on the essential knowledge and skills
you need to deliver high-quality programming for children. The
online modules are designed to help you better manage the many tasks you
juggle everyday as an early childhood director. The content is specific to
your work and designed around your unique needs as a busy adult learner.
Please visit the professional training registry (TAPP) website at:
http://professionalregistry.astate.edu/regristry.asp
We update our training website frequently. Visit us soon for upcoming training dates.
If the training is hosted by an HWCEC staff member, you are welcomed to call 479-273-3552 for more details. |
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