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TrainingWe provide training opportunities for early childhood continuing education for child care professionals.
Bright Futures Sponsored Training:Winter/Spring 08/09 Schedule All trainings are FREE to you, unless otherwise noted. It is expected and appreciated that you pre-register for the trainings IN ADVANCE of the class because of limited class materials, space in the reserved room, and instructor needs. Please contact Jill at 970-728-5613 or Jill@brightfuturesforchildren.org to pre-register for a Bright Futures training. Thursday, January 8, 6-8PM Understanding Children as Learners, Virginia Kile, 2 ECE Credits DMTC - Enterprise Room; 1765 Hwy 50, Delta Learning is a whole body experience. Learn new ways to understand children as learners including dominance profiles, the importance of crossing midline, how the sensory system works, and why eye tracking skills are important. Join in an evening of information and practical strategies to increase learning and learning potential. Saturday, January 17, 9-11AM Caring for Children Day by Day, Virginia Stevenson, 2 ECE Credits Montrose Regional Library; 320 S. Second Street, Montrose How do you make a place for children to learn and be ready for “Big School”? What do children need to know? This workshop will give you some strategies and ideas for facilitating children’s optimum development. We will discuss what “big school” expects children to know for their entry into pre-school and Kindergarten; ways to create developmentally appropriate learning environments; curriculums; ideas for planning and carrying out themes that make learning real; and how to make a transition plan and carry it through. Tuesday, January 27, 5:30-7:30PM Excel Training, Jill Burchmore, 2 ECE Credits Wilkinson Public Library (Technology Room upstairs), 100 W. Pacific Ave., Telluride Do you fill out budget worksheets for grants? Wonder how to get those numbers to add up? Would you like to track your enrollment, but don’t want to do it manually? Excel is there, come learn how to use it to your benefit. Formulas, graphs, tips and tricks. Save yourself some time in the long run by learning this amazing, useful program! Wednesday, February 4, 11 & 18, 6-8PM Positive Solutions for Families, Mary Alice Wagner & Erin Dann, 6 ECE Credits (must attend all 3 Wednesdays for 6 credits) (Providers are welcome to this parent education) Telluride Elementary School, 447 W. Columbia, Telluride Learn some innovative social emotional strategies for dealing with your child’s challenging behaviors. Walk away from this FREE 3 night seminar with a parent guide filled with techniques that work. You’ll learn the importance of building positive relationships with your children, the power of using positive comments and encouragement with your children; helping your child develop friendship skills; determining the meaning of behavior and making expectations clear; strategies to help your child control their feelings and deal with difficult situations. While this course is designed for the at-home family, providers are more than welcome to join and learn. Free childcare will be provided. Saturday, February 7, 10AM-12PM Circle Time Activities/Curriculum Ideas, Virginia Stevenson, 2 ECE Credits Prime Time Early Learning Center, 1215 W. Summit, Norwood A discussion, interaction and demonstration of what a circle is; what is important about a circle; for your class, your day, and children’s learning; Why have one? How many? When? Where? And who does one? How do you get them to come? What do you do before circle; beginning, middle, end; consistency-consistency-consistency; games and songs; emergency activities; themes and ideas; problems; special students; and behaviors.
Saturday, February 7, 1-3PM Preschool Transitions (Infant - K) , Virginia Stevenson, 2 ECE Credits Prime Time Early Learning Center, 1215 W. Summit, Norwood How do we deal with transitions in our day? What affects how children can transition? A transition should be a time that moves the children in an orderly fashion from one place or activity to the next. How do you have an activity that is ready for them with no waiting? Suggestions and ideas to smooth out a day; some daily routine discussion; Songs/games and activities; Moving up a grade; What supplies do I need? Problems I might have; Some fun transition bags. Saturday, February 21, 9-11AM Identifying "red flags" with Special Needs, Mauri Popp, 2 ECE Credits Miss Brandy's Early Learning Center, 767 Sherman Street, Ridgway What do I do when development and behaviors become a question? In this workshop we will talk about ideas to consider when development and behaviors become questionable and what types of behaviors could be considered a "red flag" that something more serious may be happening. Should I be concerned? How do I know when, where or from whom I can turn to for answers, help and support? Tuesday, February 24, 5:30-7:30PM Nutrition for Young Children, Lynn Mayer, CNC, 2 ECE Credits (Public is welcome) Wilkinson Public Library, 100 W. Pacific, Telluride What foods do young children need to stay healthy and energized? Learn the importance of fluids for children's health, ways to help children develop good eating habits and some common food allergy symptoms. Lynn will also provide a list of affordable healthy choices. Thursday, March 5, 6-8PM Energy Efficiency Workshop, Jill Burchmore , 2 ECE Credits (Public is welcome) Wilkinson Public Library, 100 W. Pacific, Telluride Want to save on your energy bills? Come learn simple techniques to cut energy costs and make your home, office, or workspace more efficient. Also, learn about Energy Outreach Colorado, a financial assistance program. Saturday, March 7, 7AM-4:30PM Black Canyon Childcare Conference DTMC, 1765 Hwy 50, Delta Early Registration fee is $55, late is $65 Click here for complete details on this conference Saturday, March 21, 9-11AM Solutions for Challenging Behavior (ages 1-5) Part I, Dr. Gloria Miller, Denver University, 2 ECE TBD, Montrose Description is under construction. Will be posted soon.
Thursday, April 23, 6-8PM Art Literacy, Laura Kudo , 2 ECE Wilkinson Public Library, 100 W. Pacific, Telluride Description is under construction. Will be posted soon. Saturday, April 25, 9-11AM Solutions for Challenging Behavior (ages 1-5) Part II, Dr. Gloria Miller, Denver University, 2 ECE TBD, Montrose Description is under construction. Will be posted soon. Note: The Gunnison/Hinsdale Counties Regional Council will be offering training opportunities separately in those counties, but all providers are welcome to attend our trainings sponsored by Bright Futures.
Regional Training:Delta-Montrose Technical College Montrose Memorial Hospital Black Canyon Child Care Association MESA STATE at Montrose Campus The Montrose Campus will offer two courses required for both Group Leadership Certification and Director Certification starting in August 2008. Registration Information and schedule, call: 970.249.7009 Early Care & Education of Mesa County in Grand Junction University Centers of the San Miguel Online Resources: Qualistar Early Learning Training Board and Financial Aid See Become Licensed for training on how to become a licensed child care provider Contact Bright Futures to find out about other training opportunities and continuing education hours in the region, state, or the country such as traveling seminars and workshops. |
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