ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Partnership for Children’s child care services program is sponsoring educational workshops for interested early childhood professionals.
Individuals are asked to register in advance by calling the partnership at (336) 629-2128, ext. 27.
* Session 1: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (three-part series), Setting Up the Classroom Environment - Tuesday, July 9, 6-8:30 p.m., Randolph County Partnership for Children, 349 Sunset Ave., Asheboro.
This training is designed to educate and prepare early childhood professionals for an assessment resulting in progress toward providing high quality opportunities for children to develop and learn. Information on how to score the rating scale and opportunities to score various scenarios will be provided. Space and furnishings will be reviewed. Bring a copy of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale booklet, if possible.
* CPR/First Aid Recertification - Tuesday, July 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Randolph County Health Department, 2222 S. Fayetteville St., Asheboro. Cash payment only: $27 per person.
* Session 2: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (three-part series), Interactions, Language and Reasoning - Tuesday, July 16, 6-8:30 p.m., partnership office, 349 Sunset Ave., Asheboro.
Substantial Portion of the Day, Daily Schedules, Language and Reasoning, and Teacher/Child Interactions will be reviewed and discussed. This session will help provide connecting the literacy component in ECERS, Creative Curriculum and Foundations. Bring a copy of the ECERS binder and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale booklet, if possible.
* Children’s Art Explorations - Wednesday, July 17, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Archdale Public Library, 10433 S. Main St., Archdale.
Developmentally appropriate art activities to explore using recyclable materials and easily collected materials to explore the media, art and language, art and social studies, art and science, and art and math. Interactive with teachers enjoying learning by doing.
* Increasing Quality with the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) - Thursday, July 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Archdale Public Library, 10433 S. Main St., Archdale.
Using pictures from different infant, toddler and 2-year classrooms, participants will examine the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scales and discuss indicators in detail. Emphasis will be placed on ways to use the scale to improve early learning environments. The training is perfect for an initial or refresher in preparing for an upcoming assessment.
* Session 3: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (three-part series), Activities In Centers - Tuesday, July 23, 6-8:30 p.m., partnership office, 349 Sunset Ave., Asheboro.
This will discuss activities and how it connects with Foundations and Creative Curriculum through fine motor, art, music/movement, blocks, sand/water, dramatic play, nature/science, math/numbers, TV, video and computer usage and promoting acceptance of diversity. The Creative Curriculum video will be viewed. Bring ECERS binder and a copy of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale booklet.
* Outdoor Learning Environment Summer Summit: From Play Daze to Outdoor Design for Everyday Play - Wednesday, July 24, meet at partnership office, 349 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, for tours from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration required by July 15.
Tour four local child care programs that have transformed their outdoor learning environment and enhanced their outdoor physical activities and gardening opportunities. Includes a lunch-and-learn segment.
* Playful Pedagogy - Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., N.C. Zoo.
Outdoor play with children considers the importance of the adult in a child’s play process and ways to support children’s play in an outdoor setting. A look at how play engages the brain and impacts well being while exploring creative approaches to planning for play. Participants will look at the importance of providing resources with a high play value and creating plenty of physical and mental space for play. Hands-on activities and informal discussions will take place both indoors and out.
* Foundations: Early Learning Standards for NC Preschoolers - Tuesday, July 30, 6-8:30 p.m., partnership office, 349 Sunset Ave., Asheboro.
Foundations is North Carolina’s early learning standards for children ages 3-5. This training will explore the domains of child development, how Foundations, Creative Curriculum and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) all link together and how they relate to children’s readiness for kindergarten. It also explores how this information can be used in curriculum and activity planning, implementation of developmentally appropriate teaching practices (DAP), and as a guide to gauging children’s progress.
The Randolph County Partnership for Children, a nonprofit organization and United Way agency, is the community’s lead organization for young children and their families. For more information, visit www.randolphkids.org.