On behalf of OCDEL and hosted by WCCC’s Early Childhood Education/Pre-K – Grade 4 Program, the “Behaviors: Ours & Theirs” mini-conference will focus on improving practitioners’ knowledge and skill to support children’s social and emotional development through culturally relevant practices, as well as exploring how to apply these skills to practitioners’ CQI plans.
About
Early childhood professionals are invited to attend a personalized mini-conference experience. Attendees will split into two groups and presenters will offer each session two times so that each group will have an opportunity to participate in both sessions. Participants will be provided with a continental breakfast, welcome and introduction, two educational sessions (each including a bound notebook of instructional materials), and a tour of WCCC’s NAEYC accredited Campus Children’s center.
This event includes 3 credit hours; PQAS approved. Participants should be familiar with the ECERS and other Keystone STARS CQI tools such as CLASS, PAS, and Good, Better Best.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to:
- Discuss and recognize positive observation and interactions with children and families,
- Examine and organize their understanding of culture and how positive interactions can lead to solid relationships with children and families,
- Review commonly used Keystone STARS CQI tools to determine areas where changes or improvements can be made in their programs,
- Explain why these changes will enhance the positive social and emotional development of children, and
- Discuss how these changes will also help them recognize and value cultural diversity.
Registration
To register for this event, visit the registration document!
Registration is required and is $15 for the first 50 registrants! This fee is due (paid by check) on the day of the event, June 1, 2019. To learn more about the event, visit the PD Registry website.
Questions
For questions, contact Vicki Hricik at hricikv@westmoreland.edu or 724.925.4023.
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Kaplan and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh PD/TA are partnering to provide a day of training and networking for area infant/toddler teachers. The day will consist of an opening keynote address, four hours of professional development training, resource tables. Lunch will be provided at no cost. This event is PQAS approved.
CDA Content Areas
The symposium will focus on the following CDA content areas:
- Principles of Child Growth and Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Safe, Healthy Learning Environments
Learning Objectives
The students will be able to:
- Discuss and explain topics that are relevant to the care and growth/development of infants and toddlers.
Participants will have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of courses related to infant/toddler caregiving. Courses offered at the Symposium will focus on topics such as; activities to stimulate brain development, social/emotional development, trauma-informed practice, and health/safety.
Registration
Registrations must be submitted by May 24, 2019 via the Symposium’s event page.
Questions
For questions, contact Tom Yeager at 412.255.1173 or tyeager@ywcapgh.org.
To learn more, see their event page.
Focusing on policy development, coordination of quality initiatives, and sustainability, the PSAYDN Annual Partners’ Retreat provides professional development opportunities for OST professionals, school administrators, teachers, nonprofits, policymakers, and more. Register here to attend.
PSAYDN Retreat and PENN SACCA Conference
For the first time, the PSAYDN Retreat and PENN SACCA Conference will run consecutively to provide additional opportunities for OST advocates and professionals to receive professional development and participate in networking activities.
National and State Experts Will Discuss:
- STEM and Advocacy
- Career Pathways
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Behavioral Development
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Sustainability and Partnerships
- Leadership Development
Act 48 credits available.
