Pre-K FH is a free 30-hour (3.0 CEUs) course designed to train early childhood professionals in the use of the Arkansas Early Childhood Education (AECE) Framework Handbook.
CURRICULUM:
Overview of the AECE Framework Handbook
Curriculum in Early Childhood
Knowing Children: Theory and Research
Knowing Children: Child Development
Preparing the Environment
Topics of Study: Approach to Curriculum Development
Tips and Techniques for Planning an Implementing Activities
In-depth Exploration of a Topic of Study
Engaging Families
Involving Communities
Assessment and Curriculum
Observation and Written Records
The Developmental Rating Scale & Other Assessments
FREE 45 hours (4.5 CEUs) Specialized training offered to teachers of three & four years old students
CURRICULUM:
The Foundation of Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Development
Temperament
Influences on Social-Emotional Learning I & II
Building Positive Relationships
Classroom Preventive Practices I, II & III
Understanding Behavior I & II
Social-Emotional Teaching Strategies I & II
Intensive Individualized Interventions I & II
Investigating, Discovering, and Exploring: Math and Science for Young Children (INDEX)
Course Description:
Index is 30-hours (3.0 CEUs) of FREE specialized training provided to early childhood professionals. It is designed to help early childhood educators understand that everyone can succeed at math and science.
CURRICULUM:
Overview of Math and Science for Young Children
Concepts and Dispositions
Encouraging Exploration
Counting and Comparing
Space, Shape, and Size
The Living and Physical World
Connecting with Nature
Avenues for Exploration
Learning Through Projects
Data and Documentation
For more information on when the classes listed above will be offered visit the Greene County Industrial Training Center's website at www.greenecountyitc.org and click on the Upcoming Courses link at the top of the page.
For more information contact the program coordinator:
Valerie Dwyer P.O. Box 1565
1 Black River Drive
Paragould, AR 72451
870-239-0969 ext 109 valeried@blackrivertech.edu