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Trainings and Programs for
Early Childhood Professionals |
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FREE TB CLINICS FOR 2011
Clinic times: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dates: first date is the initial test. Second date listed is when the test will be read.
Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center
Clinic Dates: November 1 and 3 December 13 and 15
Limited tests are available (approximate 50 per clinic). Contact Mindy Thompson for additional information: mthompson@hwccenter.com or 479-273-3552.
TRAINING AND CPR CLASSES
Training: Program Administration Scale (PAS) Roundtables Date: 9/20, 10/4, 11/1, 1/3, 2/7, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1, 6/5, 7/3, and 7/17 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Participants: Directors and Administrators Trainer: Sue Remfrey, Shawn Lawrence-Reed, Michelle Stephens Description: PAS Roundtable Sessions will...
For an application, please contact Sue Remfrey at sremfrey@hwccenter.com.
Training: Pre-K ELLA Date: 9/19, 9/26, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/19, 1/9 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC) Trainer: Natasha Crosby Participants: EC Professionals Description:
30-hour
training designed to advance teacher understanding of how three to five year
old children develop language and literary skills and why it is important
that children develop these skills. Also to provide tools and techniques
teachers can use in their classrooms to help children develop language and
literacy skills they will need to become proficient readers and writers.
Training: Who Eats Lima Beans Anyways? Childcare Nutrition (Correspondence Class) Enrollment Dates: September 19 - November 14 Location: Online Trainer: Natasha Crosby Participants: EC Professionals Description:
A
correspondence-type class conducted completely via email. This class
will discuss basic nutrition in the childcare setting and will meet the
requirements for Better Beginnings. Successful participants will
receive 3 hours of training in addition to a FREE professional resource
book!
Training: Successful Interviewing - AMA Date: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center Participants: Directors and Administrators Trainer: Diana Strange, NWACC Description:
This
course will give you the skills needed to conduct all types of business
interviews and ensure legal compliance. Sharpen skills such as
open-ended questioning, active listening, and reading body language—all
essential in a variety of management situations. You’ll learn to apply
these techniques to 12 types of business interviews, from hiring and
coaching to assessment and termination. You’ll even gain practice in
dealing with interviewees who are nervous, aggressive, overly talkative,
evasive, or otherwise challenging.
"Which questions can and can't I ask? How should I document an
interview?" Because such concerns can trip up even the most experienced
business interviewer, you’ll find clear guidance on key legal issues and
specific do's and don’ts dictated by current legislation. For an application, please contact Rhonda Burch at rburch@hwccenter.com.
Training: Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification Date: October 22 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: NWA Child Care Resource & Referral - Springdale Participants: EC Professionals Description: Infant/child CPR Certification and First Aid Training. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant. Contact Natasha Crosby at ncrosby@hwccenter.com to register.
Training: Training Techniques Date: November 8 and 22 Time: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center Trainer: Natasha Crosby Participants: Administrators, Certified Trainers Description:
Maintaining
energy, consistency and fun in regards to early childhood trainings can be a
challenge. Come discuss new ideas, methods and skills to increase your
training effectiveness and inject your learning outcomes with excitement.
Training: When Jordan Bit Taylor! Date: November 10 Time: 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center Trainer: Cindy Singleton Participants: EC Professionals Description: Understanding
reasons for biting can reduce some of the frustrations infant and toddler
teachers experience each day. Let’s brainstorm together and discuss ways
to reduce biting in your classroom.
Training: Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification Date: November 12 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: East Side Baptist Church, Fort Smith Participants: EC Professionals Description: Infant/child CPR Certification and First Aid Training. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant. Contact Natasha Crosby at ncrosby@hwccenter.com to register.
Training: More Than Managing Behavior Date: November 15 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center Trainer: Natasha Crosby Participants: EC Professionals Description:
Challenging
behavior is a consistent issue within our field. Many factors
contribute to children’s behavior and best practice is more than simply
‘managing’ it. Obtain research-based information, tools and
techniques to help you in the classroom and help your children understand
what is expected of them.
Training: SIDS - Reducing the Risk Date: November 29 Time: 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center Trainer: Cindy Singleton Participants: EC Professionals Description:
“A
lack of answers is part of what makes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) so
frightening. SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants 1 month to 1
year old, and claims the lives of about 2,500 each year in the
Training: Risk Management 101 Date: November 30 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center Trainer: Michelle Stephens Participants: Directors and Administrators Description: Early childhood programs face a plethora of risks every day. The goal is develop plans that will avoid risk or reduce the negative effect of the risk. This class will assist directors in identifying risks, developing plans and encouraging staff training.
Training: I'm a Teacher, NOT a Babysitter! Professionalism in Early Childhood Date: December 1 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center Trainer: Natasha Crosby Participants: EC Professionals Description:
We
hate it when people call us “babysitters”. In fact, it drives us
crazy! Understanding why people have a certain image of us is the
start to changing mindsets, and it begins right here!
Training: Conflict Resolution for Dummies Date: December 6 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center Trainer: Natasha Crosby Participants: EC Professionals Description: Similar to the popular book series (e.g. “Microsoft Office for Dummies”) this class is a basic introduction into the many areas of conflict management including dealing with difficult people, being assertive vs. being aggressive, and saying things right the first time.
Training: Infant/Child CPR Re- Certification Date: December 12 Time: 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Location: ECIC Trainer: Cindy Singleton Participants: EC Professionals Description: Infant/child CPR Re-Certification course only. You must have a current infant/child CPR certification to take this renewal course. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant. Contact Natasha Crosby at ncrosby@hwccenter.com to register.
Training: Circle Time Catastrophes Date: December 13 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center Trainer: Natasha Crosby Participants: EC Professionals Description:
Circle time can be an important
part of the classroom learning experience – but only if it’s done right.
Get information on how to make circle time exciting, interesting and
appropriate so that your children are engaged and learning.
Training: Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification Date: December 17 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: ECIC Participants: EC Professionals Description: Infant/child CPR Certification and First Aid Training. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant. Contact Natasha Crosby at ncrosby@hwccenter.com to register.
Training: Performance Appraisals - AMA Date: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Early Childhood Initiatives Center Participants: Directors and Administrators Trainer: Bob Arthur Description: Performance appraisals are a critical tool for aligning employee performance with the goals of the organization. Learn how you can make the performance appraisal process deliver maximum value to both the organization and employees. Assessments, diagrams and checklists help you gain a thorough understanding of the performance appraisal process and your role at every stage. Real-world scenarios illustrate common situations and let you listen in on sample conversations. Clear, step-by-step instructions help you write the performance review document and prepare for the critical face-to-face meeting. For
an application, please contact Rhonda Burch at rburch@hwccenter.com.
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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