7th Annual SEEPP

Spring Enrichment Conference

“Best Practices” for Educators that Support Program Quality Improvements

Conference Workshops

Full Day Training Sessions

You will be attending the same session in the morning and afternoon.

1. Developmentally Appropriate Practices: Birth though 5 Years Old - Jody Figuerido, Ph.D. , The Institiute for Education and Professional Development, Inc.

QRIS Alignment: Curriculum & Learning

Every child needs positive early learning experiences to foster their intellectual as well as social and emotional development (Zero to Three, 2014).  During this time, experiences and interactions lay the foundation for later school success. In order to offer a high-quality program, young children need individualized, responsive and stimulating developmentally appropriate experiences which occur throughout the day.  In this session, participants will revisit development of children birth through age 5 and explore developmentally appropriate learning experiences that engage children and support development.

2. The Nature of Wholeness - Jeanine Fitzgerald, The Fitzgerald Institute of Lifelong Learning   

QRIS Alignment: Curriculum & Learning

As Karl Menninger, a psychiatrist stated, “What we do to children, they will do to society,” and how true that is. We have become the most addicted, medicated and obese society when compared to the 21 richest countries worldwide, according to the American Medical Association.  We have become the least child and family friendly society when compared to those same 21 countries.  Therefore, we must guide our children and others along the path toward developing the lifelong habits of wellness, and away from a life of survival.  The ultimate goal is to become more of who we are meant to be so we can live an amazing and inspiring life.  This session defines what really matters when the goal is to live a healthier, more connected, comfortable and joyful life.

3. Planning and Implementing Activities in a Mixed-Age Program- Linda Schumacher, Early Childhood Specialist and Education Services

QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning

Children grow and learn naturally in mixed-age groups. Younger children watch and learn from the “experts,” including important cognitive and social skills.  Older children can explore the same materials more deeply and gain self-confidence by teaching and interacting with younger children. However it can be challenging to balance safety, active learning, and the individual needs of each child.  Participants will explore what the research shows about multi-age groups in early childhood, and, through discussion and interactive activities, plan to meet the needs of a multi-age group of children. Planning and Implementing Activities in a Mixed-Age Program.

4. Using Visual Communication Aids with Children- Michelle Campbell, M.Ed. , The Institute for Education for Professional Development, Inc.  

QRIS Alignment: Currculum and Learning

Visuals aids (or pictures) are a useful tool for helping all children, but are especially valuable for children who have challenges with listening and attending, processing sequenced information, transitioning through daily routines, or children with challenging behavior. Participants will learn why visual aids benefit learning, and will explore the many possible application for visual aids in an early education and care program. 

5. Planning and Implementing Activities in a Mixed-Age Program (Portuguese) -Ana Farias

QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning

Children grow and learn naturally in mixed-age groups. Younger children watch and learn from the “experts,” including important cognitive and social skills.  Older children can explore the same materials more deeply and gain self-confidence by teaching and interacting with younger children. However it can be challenging to balance safety, active learning, and the individual needs of each child.  Participants will explore what the research shows about multi-age groups in early childhood, and, through discussion and interactive activities, plan to meet the needs of a multi-age group of children. Planning and Implementing Activities in a Mixed-Age Program.

6. Making Sense of Sensory Processing & All Hands on Deck! Sensory Activities in the Early Childhood Program - Kathy Durland, Occuptional Therapist  

QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning

Understand what is involved in sensory processing, the value of a sensory-rich curriculum and how to provide it. You will learn and be able to implement a variety of fun, sensory-rich activities which can be used in the early childhood program, and develop new materials to enhance sensory experiences in your program. You will also learn how to adapt materials and activities for children with various sensory challenges.

7. Using Observation Skills for Planning and Assessment- Cindy Hutcheson, Collaborative for Educational Services 

QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning

Observing children in the daily life of their early childhood classroom is a powerful way to assess them.  By observing children, you can get a rich understanding of the whole child’s development over time.  In this course you will learn ways to observe children and document your observations during a busy day.  You will have the opportunity to further develop your skills by practicing observation and documentation using video vignettes and by participating in small-group discussions and reflection.

8. To Pin or Not to Pin and Is this Book a Winner Dottie McDevitt

QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning

To Pin or Not to Pin

Need an activity? Grab your phone! Gone are the days of heavy curriculum books and subscriptions to magazines. Teachers now got to Pinterest for ideas. But are all of these pins developmentally appropriate and do they meet the standards?

Is This Book a Winner?

What is it about certain books that engage children? Are the books we choose quality literature and developmentally appropriate? How can we extend the learning beyond the pages? Come explore the many different types of children’s literature and discover how to choose winning books for your program.

Contact

                          Southeast Education Professionals Partnership

Nicole Miles 781-870-7009 or n.miles@outlook.com