UPCOMING EVENTS AND TRAININGS
EARLY HEAD START EXPANSION WEBINARS 5/19 & 5/21!!
The Washington State Head Start/ECEAP Training Consortium (WSTC ) is delighted to announce a series of two great webinars, designed to help programs and organizations who are thinking of applying for the new Early Head Start slots included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Details are as follows:
Title: ARRA EHS Stimulus Funds: Framing Your RFP
When: Part 1 - Tuesday 5/19 1:30-3:30, Part 2 - Thursday, 5/21 1:30-3:30
Who: Linda Kimura and Patricia Hillman
Principal Consultants and Senior EHS Specialists for the
Infant Toddler Specialist Group (ITSG)
The Infant Toddler Specialist Group (ITSG) specializes in designing systems and delivering training and technical assistance to ensure positive outcomes and optimum Early Head Start (EHS) services. ITSG Principal Consultants each have over 30 years of experience in the field of Head Start, EHS and Early Care and Education. All ITSG Consultants understand “Best Practices” for Infants and Toddlers.
Webinar Description and Content :
Have you developed a plan to enhance your current Early Head Start (EHS) or begin a new EHS through the ARRA/Stimulus Package? Are you wondering how to add current research-based strategies to your EHS operations? Attend our Webinars for a focus on current practices designed to ensure compliance with new EHS Federal standards.
These webinars will give you a foundation for creating an EHS program or expanded EHS program that fits YOUR needs, matches the requirements and fits YOUR resources so children and families receive services grounded in Infant/Toddler Best Practices.
CONTENT OF THE TWO WEBINARS (Part 1 and Part 2)
- Head Start and EHS differences
- ARRA Stimulus dollars and what we know
- Philosophy and practices that impact your model and services
- Community issues that impact your model and services
- 2007 Head Start Act and select Performance Standards that impact your applications
- EHS program and fiscal requirements
- EHS administrative and partnering requirements
- Key management issues
- Discussion Questions and Answers
Space is limited, so register today!
WSTC Webinar - Dual Language Learning
We're really excited about this new initiative at WSA/WSTC, Webinars!
Our very first webinar will be held February 27, 2009, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (we may go a bit over that time) and our first topic will be one for which we get frequent requests - Dual Language Learning.
Here's the pertinent information:
Date/Time: Friday, February 27, 2009, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Topic: Dual Language Learning
Instructor: Claudia Dow, Bilingual Services Manager, Puget Sound ESD Head Start
Description: First language retention is essential to second language acquisition. Learn how you can support Dual Language Learners in the process of learning a second (or third) language. Topics that this training will cover include:
- overview of second language acquisition process,
- the language acquisition theory,
- the importance of daily conversation,
- research findings,
- what parents need to know in order to support their children, and
- classroom strategies to utilize when working with DLL students.
The PSESD Head Start program serves children that speak 15+ different languages and have a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, and Claudia is a great trainer!
Click to register for Dual Language Webinar - 2/27/09
Space is limited, so register today!
Region X Head Start Association Conference
The 2009 Region X Head Start Association Conference is coming up April 8-10 at the Embassy Suites in Tukwila. Come join your colleagues from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska for a great event! We'll be sending out an agenda soon, but in the meantime here is the information you need:
When: April 8-10, 2009
Where: Embassy Suites, Tukwila WA
Registration Fee: $260 until 3/19/09, $300 after
Hotel Reservations: Call 425-227-8844 (say you're with Region X Head Start)
- Rates: $158 hotel single occupancy
$208 double occupancy and
$50 more for third person in room
Hotel costs include breakfast each day
(does not include taxes).
Kaplan Online Learning
Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a great supporter of WSA and its members, sponsoring our events and providing great discounts for Head Start and ECEAP programs.
DECA Courses: Kaplan is working with the Devereux Early Childhood Initiative (DECI) on events throughout the country. Registration for the DECI 2009 National Training Events is now open. The DECI will offer many high-quality training opportunities on familiar topics along with some new and exciting additions as well. This includes training in Renton (Advanced Resilience Training March 23-24). For a full schedule of DECI trainings, click here.
Kaplan Online Learning: Kaplan has now partnered with the Child Care Education Institute to provide online early childhood courses. Upon completing each Professional Development course offered through Kaplan Online Learning by CCEI is approved for one clock hour of training and is eligible for 0.1 Professional Development Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits through Clayton State University. STARS credit are available as well. Child Care Education Institute's CDA Program may be used to fulfill the education requirements of the CDA as required by the Council for Professional Recognition.
For more information, check out this flyer, go to the Kaplan Online Training website, or contact Gary Griffin at ggriffin@kaplanco.com.