Training

Acre Family Child Care's Professional Development Conference 2010

Friday, June 18, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Location: Westford Regency Hotel & Conference Center
219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA

Creating The Best For Children: Infant & Toddler Curriculum in a Mixed Group Family Child Care Setting
Presenter: Marlies Zammuto: Trainer, Educator, Consultant & Life Coach

How do we make the best of the time we have with children every day? In this interactive workshop, participants will learn what children teach us about the curriculum they need to learn, grow and be ready for school. We will discuss the importance of a play-based curriculum and how it supports a child's developmental agenda. Your role as a nurturing provider and teacher will also be explored.

Curriculum Morning Workshop: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - English & Khmer

Curriculum Afternoon Workshop: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Spanish

Strategies For Effective Observing & Recording In Family Child Care
Presenter: Anastasia Galanopoulos, Compass for Kids

We will explore the importance of observations and documentation and how to use these tools to assess both children and programs. Observing children and recording those observations provides an accurate, in-depth picture of each child over time and across developmental areas. Observations also hlep to inform and enhance your curriculum planning as well as your communication with parents. We will identify a variety of tools and techniques and share strategies for fitting observing and recording time into your busy day.

Observing & Recording Morning Workshop: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Spanish

Observing & Recording Afternoon Workshop: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM - English & Khmer

All participants will receive 5 EEC Training Hours

For more information please email Wendy Evers at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)