Family Child Care Association
Workshop Training/Mini-Conference
2011-2012
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 (Pot Luck Dinner proceeding workshop)
Doors open at 6:30pm for potluck dinner followed by a
2 hour workshop from 7-9pm
Title: The Arts in Education (Inspirational)
Discover how we are empowered by music in early childhood
education
Speaker: Leland
Clarke
B.S. in Education, 1975, Wheelock College; M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, 1976, Lesley College; Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education, 1981, Boston
University
Leland Clarke is Associate Professor of Education and
Music at Wheelock College. Prior to Wheelock College in 1994, he taught for 18
years in the Boston Public Schools. He teaches music performance and music history
courses.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 7-9pm
Title: Behavioral; Setting Limits and Consequences
· Natural vs.
Logical consequences
· Understanding
why kids act out
· Teaching kids
responsibility & empathy
· Developing
follow-through
Speaker: Anita Preble
Anita is a licensed school social worker with her Masters
Degree in Counseling Psychology and Family Therapy. She is currently employed
in Winthrop Public School system as a licensed School adjustment counselor.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 7-9pm
Title: Nutrition 101
This is a nutrition training for educators in early childhood
settings in accordance with 606 CMR 7.12.
Speaker: Peggy
Kelly
Peggy is an AADP certified holistic health counselor. She is a former early childhood educator and very passionate about children’s
wellness.
Saturday, January 14, 2012 (5 hour Mini Conference, 8:30am-2:00pm)
This conference is limited and will be filled on a first
come basis. You will earn .5 CEU’s upon completion. There is a fee for this conference. Lunch will be provided. More information to follow.
Title: Intentional Teaching, Mathematics
Broaden your knowledge and experience the fun of early
math learning. By applying the important process skills and knowledge of math
content areas, you will strengthen your ability to provide opportunities for children that will extend their math skills throughout
the day. You will analyze your displays, routines, physical set-up, and materials
to determine if you are providing a math rich environment. You will practice
adding support strategies to engage and challenge children.
EEC Core Competency 5: Learning Environments and Curriculum
Speaker: Linda Schumacher, M.Ed., Early Education and Care Specialist. Linda currently works at the Institute for Education and Professional Development. She has been involved in the early childhood profession for 30+ years.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 7-9pm
Title: DOWN-UP-DOWN! Jump into the joy of music and movement
with young children.
Hop on board for some great songs and musical play! Music and movement are essential to early childhood development. Keep young children and yourself confident, happy, and engaged in music with: 1) a variety of age-appropriate songs and rhymes, 2) a skillful, flexible plan, and 3) musical play that
helps children develop their listening, understanding, and self-expression. “The
Music Box” will be available for purchase.
Speaker: Betsy
Zahniser, Early Childhood Music Specialist
Betsy has taught singing with children and teachers in
schools for over 20 years. She is the music specialist at The Wellesley Nursery
School. She compiled and published the collection “the Music Box”:
Songs, Rhymes, and Games for Young Children.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 6:30-9pm
Title: Ten Things Every Child Needs (infant)
Can a child’s IQ be improved during the first year
of life? Learn how our earliest interactions influence a child’s brain
development with practical advice for caregivers.
Speaker: Linda
Schumacher, M.Ed., Early Education and Care Specialist
Wednesday, April 18, 1012, 7-9pm
Title: Understanding School-Age Gender Identity Issues
EEC Core Competency: Understanding the Growth and Development
of Children and Youth
· Explore how
gender identity becomes established and stabilized in school-age children
· Examine some
of the unique characteristics/behaviors of boys and girls, and how they get played out in the classroom.
· Gain an understanding
of strategies for working with children who do not seem to fall within the norm and our role in supporting them.
Speaker: Adam
Mintz, Compass for Kids
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7-9pm
Title: Many Right Ways; Designing Your Home Child Care Environment
Attention to the environment is key to delivering quality
child care – as well as achieving quality of life for providers and their families.
This workshop is to help guide child care providers set up their homes for child care.
We will work through the struggles of maintaining a family friendly environment and meeting the new quality standards.
Speaker: Kathy
Medigliani
Support Functions
2011 - 2012
DATE TOPIC TIME
Sat. Sept. 17th
CPR & First Aid
8:30 - 11:30
am
Linda Cain's House
Fri. Oct. 21st
Fire Station Visit
10:00 am
Billerica Fire Station
Wed. Nov. 2nd Provider
Social Night Out 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Magic Brush
Pottery
Thurs. Dec 1st
Provider Holiday Party
6:30 pm
Stellio's
- Billerica
Jan 2012
Sesame Street Live
TBA
Lowell Auditorium
Feb. 2012
Chinese Chat Night
TBA
Nana 7's - Billerica
March 2012 Winter Bowling Night
Woburn Bowladrome
Apr. 2012
Shriners Circus
TBA
Shriners Auditorium
Apr. 2012
CPR & First Aid
TBA
May 2012
Provider Appreciation Banquet
TBA
Further information on all events will be provided in upcoming newsletters.
