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In ThIs Issue:

• New Areas of Training

• Dr. Belinda Karge & Roxanne Moore return to Mobile!

• Online Training Classes

• “Art to Heart” Distance Learning & other courses

Early Learning News A Quar te r ly News le t te r & T ra i n i ng Ca lendar

o f Gu l f Reg iona l Ea r ly Ch i ldhood Serv ices

"When I hear stories of smal l chi ldren who are bewildered,

frustrated, and even defeated in their earl iest school experiences, trying with brave determinat ion to

do what is asked of them and fai l ing to understand why they

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what i f everybody understood chi ld development? ' '

~Rae Pica

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What Should Young Children Be Learning?The Nature of Development

Recent research on intellectual and social development and learning is rich in implications for cur-riculum and teaching strategies for early childhood education. Unfortunately, educational practices tend to lag behind what is known about teaching and learning. What curriculum and methods of teaching best serve children’s long-term development?

The concept of development includes two dimensions: the normative dimension, concerning the capabilities and limitations of most children at a given age, and the dynamic dimension, concerning the sequence and changes that occur in all aspects of the child’s functioning as he grows. It also addresses the cumulative effects of experience.

While the normative dimension indicates what children can and cannot do at a given age, the dy-namic dimension raises questions about what children should or should not do at a particular time in their development in light of possible long-term consequences.

In many preschool programs and kindergartens, young children are engaged in filling out work-sheets, reading from flash cards, or reciting numbers in rote fashion. But just because young children can do those things, in a normative sense, is not sufficient justification for requiring them to do so.

Young children usually do willingly most things adults ask of them. But their willingness is not a reliable indicator of the value of an activity. The developmental question is not “What can children do?” Rather, it is “What should children do that best serves their development and learning in the long term?”

For more information on this important topic, including four categories of learning, details about learning through interactions and a breakdown of the variety of teaching methods, see the “Pass Along to Teachers” insert in this issue of Early Learning News. You can also download a copy from our website. www.grecs.org


Featured Online TrainingBullying: Identification & Prevention (.1 CEU/1 hour)

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Autism Awareness (.2 CEU/2 hours)This course familiarizes teachers with characteristics,

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Engage Early Learners: Instructional Strategies to Foster Oral LanguageThis presentation will provide the participants with eleven research based engagement strategies for instructional support in the early childhood classroom. Learn to facilitate peer interaction, small group activities and create a simple bendable for kinesthetic enhancement of lessons. The presenters will Engage educators as they learn con-cepts assessed in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), concept development, quality feedback and language modeling. Learn to assist your English Language Learners (ELL) with academic conversations and support students with special challenges with activities designed to encourage socialization and emotional support. Walk away with engagement strategies to use immediately!

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Creating a Healthy Environment for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Settings- Improve the quality of infant andtoddler child care in Alabama by integrating nationally recognized health and safety standards. (Joanne Langevin; AL Pathways: HSN; DHR: HSU; CDA: 1; CCDF: 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19; Intermediate Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: Infants, Toddlers) #5531 - 12/15/2016; 6:30pm - 8:30pm; GRECS Training Room; Mobile

Becoming Acquainted with the Program Administration Scale - This session for center-based program administrators provides an overview of the Program Administration Scale (PAS). PAS measures the level of quality of leadership and management practices of center-based programs across a wide range of items.After completing this course, participants will be able to use the tool for pro-gram self-assessment and improvement planning. (Ann Sands; AL Pathways: MA; DHR: ADM, QCCL; CDA: 5; CCDF: 17; Basic Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: ALL) #5494- 10/4/2016; 6pm - 8pm; GRECS Training Room Mobile

Director’s Forum: Developmentally Appropriate Practice - High quality programs for children have staff that understandthe specific needs of very young children and their families. In this session, participants will learn to strengthen their programs by supporting their staff in implementing identified best practices for children and families. (Catherine Kreger; AL Pathways: MA, LEE; DHR: ADM, QCCL; CDA: 4, 5; CCDF: 12 Intermediate Training Level; 2 hours /0.2 CEUs; Age Group: All) #5502 10/19/2016; 10:00am -12:00 noon; GRECS Training Room Mobile

Challenging Behaviors in the Early Childhood Setting- Come explore effective strategies for dealing with children’s challenging behaviors and learn when additional evaluation by specialists may be indicated. (Monica Byrd; AL Pathways: MA; DHR: PDG, CD; CDA: 5; CCDF: 12, 14; Basic Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: ALL) #5521 - 11/21/2016; 6pm - 8pm; Patty Pats Day Care; 931 Clausell Road, Monroeville, AL

Director’s Forum: Child Care Staff- This session will focus on staffing in child care programs. Specifically, it will include information on the qualifications, records, training and factors to consider in determining character and suitability as it pertains to program staff. (AL Pathways: MA; DHR: ADM; CDA: 5, 6; Intermediate Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: ALL) #5518- 11/16/2016; 10am - 12:00 noon; GRECS Training Room; Mobile

Creating Order Out of Chaos! Developing Daily Schedules and Routines- This session is designed to help teachers develop an ap-propriate daily schedule with routines and transitions that really work. (Lisa Kirkland; AL Pathways: CGD, LEE; DHR: CD, CCPF; CDA: 3, 8; CCDF: 12, 19; Basic Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool) #5526- 12/3/2016; 10:45am- 12:45pm; David Burt Building; Evergreen


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I Like to Move It, Move It - Explore how movement activities not only benefit physical development, but also school readiness skills. (Lisa Kirkland; AL Pathways: CGD, HSN, LEE; DHR: CD, HSU; CDA: 1,2; CCDF: 12; Basic Training Level; 2 hours/.2 CEUs; Age Group: Preschool) #5500 - 10/15/2016; 10:45 am-12:45pm; Jeff Davis Community College; Atmore, AL & #5516; 11/12/2016; 10:45am-12:45pm; Jackson City Hall, AL

Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised - Learners will be introduced to ITERS-R, which is designed to assess cen-ter-based child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 30 months of age. (Catherine Kreger; AL Pathways: LEE, MA; DHR: QCCL; CDA: 5; CCDF: 17, 19; Basic Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: Infant, Toddler) #5528 - 12/8/2016; 5pm - 7pm; GRECS Training Room, Mobile

Positive Discipline & Behavior Management Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom - During this training, participants will learn practical strategies for addressing challenging behaviors in young children with a focus on identifying the function of a behavior and determining an appropriate replacement behavior. We will discuss key classroom management componenets that can help stop challenging behaviors before they start. (Kara Welch; AL Pathways: CGD, COA, DIV; DHR: CD, PDG; CDA: 7, 8; CCDF: 12, 14; Inter-mediate Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: All) #5527 - 12/6/2016; 6:00pm - 8:00pm; GRECS Training Room, Mobile

Holiday Safety - Holidays, while enjoyable, often cause disruption of routines and can present hazards that do not always exist in an environment. Distraction, often due to holidays and related festivities, can cause accidents and injuries. This session will focus on holiday related hazards and how individuals can assure children’s health and safety during these times. (Avery Fick; AL Path-ways: HSN; DHR: HSU; CDA: 1, 8; CCDF: 5, 8; For All Training Levels; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: All) #5513- 11/8/2016; 6pm - 8pm; GRECS Training Room; Mobile

From Cooing to Conversing: Language Development for Infants and Toddlers - This workshop provides teachers with basic developmental information concerning language devlopment for infnats and toddlers and useable strategies to creat a language- rich environment. (Lisa Kirkland; AL Pathways: CGD, LEE; DHR: CD, LD; CDA: 2, 8; CCDF: 12, 19; Basic Training Level; 2 hours/.2 CEUs; Age Group: Infants, Toddlers) #5499 - 10/15/2016; 8:30-10:30am; Jeff Davis Community College; Atmore, AL & #5515 - 11/12/2016; 8:30-10:30am; Jackson City Hall, Jackson, AL & #5525 - 12/3/2016; 8:30-10:30am; David Burt Building; Evergreen, AL

Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R)- Learners will be introduced to the ECERS-R, which is designed to assess center-based child care programs. Participants will be introduced to items in each of 7 subscales: Space and Furnishings; Personal Care Routines; Listening and Talking; Activities; Interaction; Program Structure; and Parents and Staff. (Allison Goff; AL Pathways: MA, LEE; DHR: QCCL; CDA: 5; CCDF: 17; Basic Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: ALL) #5497- 10/11/2016; 5pm - 7pm; GRECS Training Room Mobile

Professionalism in Early Childhood Settings (APT) - The path to becoming an effective early child care provider is an ongoing, life-long process of learning, trial and error, and self-reflection. This 2-hour workshop is designed to provide you with practical guidance and tools you need to grow professionally. This session will focus on what it means to be a professional early child care provider, how to implement effective communication strategies, ways to promote diversity within your child care setting, how to be an advocate for children, and steps for positive partnerships with families. In this workshop we will identify and describe skills you may already have as a professional, and focus on how these skills can develop to a higher level of understanding as you apply them to your career in early care. (Joanne Langevin; AL Pathways: PPD, DIV; DHR: CCPF; CDA: 4, 6; CCDF: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19; Basic Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: All) #5503 - 10/20/2016; 6:30pm - 8:30pm; GRECS Training Room, Mobile


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“1, 2, 3, YES!” Creative Early Childhood Conflict Resolutions (APT) - We should always try to get along with other people. Some-times that means having to resolve conflicts. This can seem easier said than done and it definitely takes practice. This is a 2 hour workshop designed by Alabama Public Television will help children understand and practice healthy ways of resolving conflict.This workshop combines video segments and educational materials to teach childcare providers and parents how to help childrenprac-tice a variety of techniques that will help them resolve conflicts. All participants will receive a set of children’s books and a folder-with resource materials that relate to the topics discussed. (Joanne Langevin; DHR: PDG, CCPF; CDA: 3, 4, 8; AL Pathways: CGD, ICFC; CCDF: 12, 14, 15; IntermediateTraining Level; 2 hours/0.2 CEUs; Age Groups- Toddlers & Preschool) #5514 - 11/10/2016; 6:30pm - 8:30pm; GRECS Training Room, Mobile

Supporting the Scientific Thinking and Inquiry of Toddlers and Preschoolers through PLAY - Understanding the different ways children play and how they think during different play activities is relevant to understanding how teachers can support scientific concept development through play. Come learn how to create opportunities for young children to expand their understandings of scientific concepts and science inquiry through play. (Allison Goff; DHR: CD, QCCL; CDA: 2, 8; AL Pathways: CGD, LEE; CCDF: 12; IntermediateTraining Level; 2 hours/0.2 CEUs; Age Groups- Toddlers & Preschool) #5509 - 11/3/2016; 5:00pm - 7:00pm; GRECS Training Room, Mobile

Supporting Fine Motor Development in Inclusive Classrooms- Participants will learn the building blocks needed to help children with the skills needed to be successful with writing. The session will also include the signs that a child may need evaluation from a trained professional. (Michelle Williams; AL Pathways: CGD, COA, DIV; DHR: CD, QCCL; CDA: 2, 7, 8; CCDF: 12; Intermediate Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: All) #5507 - 10/27/2016; 6:00pm - 8:00pm; GRECS Training Room, Mobile

Social Media Basics - Whether you are looking to make a career move, find new ways to market yourself or your business, or just trying to stay in touch with friends and loved ones, social media can be a powerful tool. Learn about and explore the top 6 major social media networks and how to most effectively use them. This session will address security settings & privacy of information, as well as cover the do’s and don’ts of posting online. Bring your device for hands-on instruction & let’s get connected! (Jessica Stinson; AL Pathways: PPD, MA; DHR: CCPF, ADM; CDA: 5, 6; Intermediate Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: All) #5517- 11/15/2016; 6:00pm - 8:00pm; GRECS Training Room, Mobile

Understanding Autism - When a child is diagnosed with Autism it is so important to be educated on the signs and understand how to make your classroom more adaptive to their needs so they can reach their fullest learning potential! This course will help you describe and identify the signs and facts about Autism and how to have respectful communication with parents. (Lauren Hen-son; DHR: CD, CCPF; CDA: 4, 7, 8; AL Pathways: CGD, ICFC; CCDF: 12, 15; IntermediateTraining Level; 2 hours/0.2 CEUs; Age Groups- ALL) #5508 - 11/1/2016; 6:00pm - 8:00pm; GRECS Training Room, Mobile

Reading Readiness: Building Children’s Vocabulary - Reading research continues to find that children’s vocabulary knowledge is directly related to their reading comprehension. And, children’s success in school and beyond depends greatly upon their ability to read with comprehension. This session will focus on specific strategies that teachers of young children can implement to increase children’s vocabulary. (Catherine Kreger; AL Pathways: CGD, LEE; DHR: CD, LD; CDA: 2, 8; CCDF: 12; Advanced Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: Preschool, School Age) #5512- 11/5/2016; 10:00am - 12:00 noon; Washington County Library

Protecting Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Settings from Disaster - This class is designed to train caregivers ofinfants and toddlers on protecting infant and toddlers in early childhood settings from disaster. The class will promote critical thinking on what dangers are specifc to the child care environment the caregiver is working in. (Joanne Langevin; AL Pathways: HSN; DHR: HSU; CDA: 1; CCDF: 3, 7, 9, 10, 19; Basic Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: Infant/Toddler) #5523 - 12/1/2015; 6:30pm - 8:30pm; GRECS Training Room, Mobile


Promoting Language Development - Come explore simple daily strategies, activities and materials that support the development children’s important language and early literacy skills. (Monica Byrd; AL Pathways: CGD, LEE; DHR: LD, CD; CDA: 2, 8; CCDF: 12; In-termediate Training Level; 2 hours / 0.2 CEUs; Age Group: Preschool) #5529- 12/10/2016; 10:00am - 12:00noon; Monroeville Public Library, Monroreville

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Training Levels Basic = Most appropriate for entry-level professionals who are new to early childhood and/or school-age care. Basic Level Training cov-ers a foundational understanding and demonstration of developing skills. Intermediate = Most appropriate for professionals who have at least (2) years of experience and 120 hours of training in child develop-ment, and are moving toward more formal education. Intermediate Level Training includes expanding knowledge and application, and refining skills.Advanced = Most appropriate for professionals who have at least three (3) years of experience and 30 credit hours in child develop-ment. Advanced Level Training focuses on a more thorough knowl-edge and understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and highly effective application and demonstration of skills.

DHR Minimum Standards Training AreasCD = Child DevelopmentHSUP = Health, Safety, and Universal PrecautionsQCCL = Quality Child Care and LicensingCCPF = Child Care Professional and the FamilyLD = Language DevelopmentPDG = Positive Discipline and GuidanceAM = Administration and Management

CDA (Child Development Associate) Content Areas1. Planning a safe, healthy environment to invite learning2. Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development3. Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional develop-ment4. Strategies to establish productive relationships with families5. Strategies to manage an effective program operation6. Maintaining a commitment to professionalism7. Observing and recording children’s behavior8. Principles of child growth and development

Alabama Pathways Core Knowledge Areas (CKA) CGD = Child Growth and DevelopmentHSN = Health, Safety and NutritionLEE = Learning Experiences and EnrichmentDIV = DiversityCOA = Child Observation and Assessment (Planning for Individual Needs)ICFC = Interaction with Children, Families and CommunitiesPPD = Personal and Professional DevelopmentMA = Management and Administration

CCDF Training Areas1. Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immuni-zations)2. SIDS and safe sleep practices3. Administration of medication4. Prevention/response to food allergies5. Building and physical premises safety, including identifying elec-trical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic6. Shaken Baby Syndrome and head trauma7. Emergency preparedness and response planning for natural or man-caused events8. Storage of hazardous materials and bio-contaminants9. Pre-cautions in transporting children 10. First-aid and CPR11. Identifying and serving homeless children and their families 12. Promoting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive devel-opment of children, including those related to nutrition and physical activity, using scientifically-based, developmentally appropriate and age appropriate strategies13. Caring for children in geographic areas with significant concen-trations of poverty and unemployment14. Implementing behavior strategies, including positive behavior interventions and support models that promote positive social and emotional development and reduce challenging behaviors, including reducing expulsions of preschool-aged children for such behaviors15. Engaging parents and families in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways to expand their knowledge, skills and capacity to be meaningful partners in supporting their children’s positive development16. Understanding early neurological development17. Using data to guide program improvement18. Supporting positive development of school-age children19. Improving the quality of programs and services for infants and toddlers

Target Age GroupsInfants = Birth to 12 monthsToddlers = 1 and 2 year olds (13 to 36 months)Preschoolers = 3 and 4 year oldsSchool-agers = 5 to 12 year oldsALL = Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School-agers

TRAINING LEGEND dhr 2016

We are celebrating over 20 years of collaboration with the Children’s Trust Fund supported through the Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention!

Caring for the Caregiver allows us opportunities to mentor Family Child Care providers. We appreciate all who participate to make this project possible and help educate parents and caregivers on the prevention of child neglect and abuse.


CPR & First Aid Training on Saturdays!

Our friends at Complete Safety Works are offering Heart Saver First Aid and Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED

training on the second Saturday of every month!

You must register through and make payment to Complete Safety Works for this important training session.

Heart Saver First Aid / Adult, Child & Infant CPR / AED

(First Aid - $35; CPR - $35; Both First Aid & CPR - $45)

Call 479-6788 for more info or registration.

We’re OPEN on Saturdays!

Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services’ Lending Library and Resource Place

will be open on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9:00am - 12:00pm -

By Appointment Only.

Scheduling an appointment is easy! Simply call or email Joanne Langevin before

the close of business on the first Friday of each month.(251-473-1060 ext 112;

[email protected])

Something New on Your Training Certificates!You’ll notice new training categories in this quarter’s training calendar and on your training certificates. The CCDF Training Areas indicate which area the specified training falls into. 1. Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunizations)2. SIDS and safe sleep practices3. Administration of medication4. Prevention/response to food allergies5. Building and physical premises safety, including identifying electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic6. Shaken Baby Syndrome and head trauma7. Emergency preparedness and response planning for natural or man-caused events8. Storage of hazardous materials and bio-contaminants9. Pre-cautions in transporting children 10. First-aid and CPR11. Identifying and serving homeless children and their families 12. Promoting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children, including those related to nutrition and physical activity, using scientifically-based, developmentally appropriate and age appropriate strategies13. Caring for children in geographic areas with significant concentrations of poverty and unemployment14. Implementing behavior strategies, including positive behavior interven-tions and support models that promote positive social and emotional devel-

opment and reduce challenging behaviors, including reducing expulsions of preschool-aged children for such behaviors15. Engaging parents and families in culturally and linguistically appropri-ate ways to expand their knowledge, skills and capacity to be meaningful partners in supporting their children’s positive development16. Understanding early neurological development17. Using data to guide program improvement18. Supporting positive development of school-age children19. Improving the quality of programs and services for infants and toddlers

Visit us on the web!

www.grecs.org

Support Children’s Trust Fund programs by purchasing this specialty car tag. The tag is available at your local Probate office. It is tax deductible & proceeds directly fund community-based prevention programs.

Mark Your Calendar

November 24th & 25thGRECS and EHS offices CLOSED

for Thanksgiving holidays

December 26th - December 30thGRECS and EHS offices CLOSED

for Christmas holidays

Gulf Regional Childcare Management Agency, Inc.3100 Cottage Hill Road; Building 4, Suite 400; Mobile, AL 36606Phone: 251-473-1060; Fax: 251-473-1084

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