early childhood education (ece) 2010-2011 professional development catalog

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SERCAdministrative Office Hours

Monday through Friday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Library Hours

Monday and Friday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

uesday, Wednesday, Tursday (September-June)8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturday (September-May)

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Monday through FridaySummer (July-August)8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

No Saturday Hours after:May 21, 2011

No uesday, Wednesday, Tursday,Evening Hours on:

November 23 & 24, 2010December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30, 2010

April 21, 2011, andafter June 23, 2011

Te Library will close at noon on:

November 24 & 26, 2010December 23 & 30, 2010

and June 13, 2011

Holiday & Holiday Weekend Closings

September 2010Saturday, September 4, 2010Monday, September 6, 2010

October 2010Saturday, October 9, 2010Monday, October 11, 2010Saturday, October 30, 2010

November 2010

Tursday, November 11, 2010Tursday, November 25, 2010Saturday, November 27, 2010

December 2010Friday, December 24, 2010

Saturday, December 25, 2010Friday, December 31, 2010

January 2011Saturday, January 1, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011Monday, January 17, 2011

February 2011Friday, February 11, 2011

Saturday, February 12, 2011Saturday, February 19, 2011Monday, February 21, 2011

March 2011Saturday, March 5, 2011

April 2011Saturday, April 2, 2011Friday, April 22, 2011

Saturday, April 23, 2011

May 2011Saturday, May 28, 2011Monday, May 30, 2011

July 2011Monday, July 4, 2011

SERC 25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, C 06457-1516Phone (860) 632-1485 Fax (860) 632-8870

PARKING IS LIMIED.

Please carpool if possible.

Visitor parking spaces are reservedfor short-term parking only, sopark in unmarked spaces whenattending an activity in the SERCClassroom or Library CommunityRoom.

VISIOR ENRANCE

Please take note:

All visitors to the classroom, theLibrary, or the Library CommunityRoom should access SERC fromthe lobby entrance located in theback of the building.

Directions to SERC

From HARFORDI-91 South, Exit 21. Cross over Route 372 onto Industrial Park Road. SERC is the last buildinthe right (approximately 1 miles).

From WAERBURYI-84 East to Exit 27 (Route 691 East). ravel on Route 691 East to Exit 11 (I-91 North). akeNorth to Exit 21. urn right onto Route 372 West. Pass under I-91 and turn left onto InduPark Road (by Mobil Station). SERC is the last building on the right (approximately 1 miles)

From WILLIMANICRoute 66 West across the Portland Bridge to Middletown. ake the first left and go down the hRoute 9. urn left onto Route 9 North. ake Exit 19, Route 372 West. urn left and follow R372 West until just beyond the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Pass under I-91 and turn left onto InduPark Road (by Mobil Station). SERC is the last building on the right (approximately 1 miles)

From NEW LONDONI-95 to Route 9 North. ake Route 9 North to Exit 20S (I-91 South). ake I-91 South to ExiCross over Route 372 onto Industrial Park Road. SERC is the last building on the right (approxim1 miles).

From NEW HAVENI-91 North, Exit 21. urn right onto 372 West. Pass under I-91 and turn left onto Industrial

Road (by Mobil Station). SERC is the last building on the right (approximately 1 miles).

Marianne Kirner, Ph.D.Executive Director

Publications UnitJeremy BondCommunication & Publications CoordinatorDebbie WilliamsEducation Services Specialist

Jodylynn aleviMedia/Technology Associate

Kristy GiaccoHolly KingStacy RosayUnit Coordinators

Data SystemsUnitLinda ZorovichData Systems Administrator

Jasmine Zhao-LinData Systems Developer

www.ctserc.org

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Early Childhood Education Initiative TeamIt is a pleasure to greet our colleagues and partners in the early childhood community as we

begin another year of learning and growing as early childhood professionals.

Hopefully the celebrations, challenges, and successes of the previous year will inspire you as we

move toward our common goal of achieving greater outcomes for all young children in

Connecticut. As you review this catalog, you will find learning opportunities that support your

professional goals.

Your professional growth is critical to building stronger programs and, in turn, healthier and

happier young children. Several opportunities planned throughout the year address the critical

areas of quality in early childhood programs. We hope you will join your colleagues in those

opportunities or reach out to us to create a customized plan for your center or district.

In the coming year, we will launch the Web site of our Early Childhood Resource Center. The

site will give you access to resources and training materials that SERC has developed as well as

publications from the Connecticut State Department of Education, Connecticut Birth to Three

System, and agencies nationwide that share in the mission of nurturing and educating children

ages birth through 8.

We encourage you to share the catalog with colleagues and join our e-mail list to receive

updates on new materials available in the Early Childhood Resource Center collection at the

SERC Library.

Please contact us directly at SERC at (860) 632-1485 to support any of your program

improvement and curriculum development needs:

Anne Marie Davidson, Consultant, ext. 316

Paquita Jarman-Smith, Consultant, ext. 313Nattaneal Wilson, Education Services Specialist, ext. 268

Best wishes for an enriching year.

The SERC Early Childhood Education Initiative Team

A Message from SERCs


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SERCEarly Childhood EducationProfessional Development Catalog2010-2011

Marianne Kirner, Ph.D., Executive Director

TABLE OF CON TENTSHow to Use This Catalog 5

Submitting an Application Form 5

Information for Applicants 6

Frequently Asked Questions About Your SERC Member Number 8

Instructions for Online Registration 9

Index by Date 1 0Activities for Individuals 13Application for Individuals 35Activities for Teams 37Application for Team s 41Technical Assistance Options 43

CAEYC Application 45

List of Family Resource Centers 46

Early Childhood-Related Web Sites 47

Position Statement on Infants, Toddlers and Their Families 48

Position Statement on Preschool Programs and Services 49

Together We Will Conference 50

Parent Session on Transition to Preschool 51

CT Parent Information and Resource Center Information 52

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HOW TO USE THIS CATALOGThis publication provides an initial list of SERC activities from October 2010 through June 2011 that are related

to early childhood education. Visit www.ctserc.org for updated information, including new events scheduledduring the 2010-11 school year. All information is subject to change. The activities appear in chronological order by start date beginning on page 15 except for a small number that

require team participation, listed separately on pages 39 and 40. Team activities are often intended forpersonnel who work in collaborative settings within a district, school, agency, or program. For a complete

listing of all activities in chronological order, with page numbers, refer to the index beginning on page 10.

Activities for individuals and activities for teams have separate workshop application forms. See below formore information.

Submitting an App lication FormIt is now possible to register online for many of the activities in this catalog (see p. 9 for more information

about online registration). Workshop descriptions indicate which activities offer an online registration option,

though participants may submit an application through the mail or by fax for any activity they wish to attend.

However, online applicants receive the maximum benefit of open enrollment and rapid placement in theactivity when space is available. Applications submitted by mail will be processed as quickly as possible, and

confirmation of enrollment will be sent by return mail and/or applicant e-mail.

Applicants may apply to one or more activities on the same Individual Applicant Application Form by

recording the 7-digit workshop activity code where indicated and noting Yes for online registration or Nofor submission by mail/fax. Release time signature by a building administrator for educators may be required.

(See page 35 for this application form.)

Those applying as teams from the same school or district need to submit a Team Application Form and may berequired to obtain an administrators signature authorizing release time/substitute coverage for team members.

The 7-digit workshop activity code must be indicated on this application form as well (the Team Application

Form is on page 41).

Please see the INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS section (p. 6) for detailed information regarding registration

options and payment of registration fees.

It is the policy of the State Education Resource Center (SERC) that no person shall be discriminated against or excludedfrom participation in any SERC programs or activities on the basis of race, color, language, religion, age, marital or civilunion status, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, intellectual disability, physical disability, political beliefs, or sexualorientation.

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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTSThis section explains how to register for SERC professional development activities. If you have additionalquestions or concerns, please call SERC at (860) 632-1485 to speak with a staff member. SERC Administrative

Offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions and/or need for assistance

regarding a specific activity may be directed to the Contact Person indicated on the activity description. Voice

mail is available.

Three Easy W ays to Register for an ActivityOptions include: (1) registering online at www.ctserc.org; (2) mailing a completed Application Form to SERC

REGISTRATION, 25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457-1516; or (3) faxing a completed Application

Form to (860) 632-8870. Please see page 8 for FAQs about SERC Member numbers assigned to participants in

professional development activities. Include your SERC Member number when you apply to ensure promptprocessing of your application. (See pages 35 and 41 for the appropriate application form.)

After registering, but before the activity date, you will receive confirmation of enrollment with informationabout the specific workshop, date(s), hours, and training site. Confirmation letters may be printed online at the

time of registration or will be forwarded by mail or e-mail to applicants who elect to send their application to

SERC by mail or fax. Registered participants will be sent notice of any changes to this information should they

occur. When appropriate, an educator will be asked to indicate whether arrangement for classroom releasetime is being processed with the building administrator.

Selection for ParticipationRegistration is limited by the available number of seats. Applicants will be selected, based on criteria specifiedin each listing, on a first-come, first-served basis until all seats are filled. Please note the advertised registration

closing date. Applications submitted late will be honored if space permits. Although the learning objectives of

an activity are designed for a particular audience, others are welcome to apply and will be accommodated as

space allows. Parents and family members are welcome to apply to activities designed for educators, andindividuals may apply to activities designed for teams. Students from Connecticuts colleges and universities

also may apply.

Registration Fees/Refund PolicySome activities require a registration fee to defray costs (see activity description). If registering for a fee activitythat is scheduled more than 30 days away, payment may not immediately be required; however, payment

must be received at least 30 days before the activity start date. If you register less than 30 days before the

activity start date, your registration must be accompanied by your payment or a purchase order. Make checks

payable to Rensselaer at Hartford. Please write your SERC Member number on all correspondence with SERC,including checks and purchase orders.

You may successfully withdraw from an activity without charge up to ten days before the start of the activity.

Participants may send a substitute participant for that activity or transfer to another activity prior to the startdate of the activity. Registered participants who, without notice, fail to attend an activity are responsible for

payment of any outstanding registration fee. No-shows cannot transfer payment to another activity and willnot receive a refund.

Fee W aiversLimited funds are available, if needed, to programs and families to waive the registration fee required by some

activities. To inquire about obtaining a fee waiver for a particular activity, please contact SERC Staff (seeactivity description) prior to submitting an application form.

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Stipend for Substitute CoverageFor some activities, limited funds are available to participants from urban and priority school districts forreimbursement of the cost of substitute coverage. Please contact SERC staff (see activity description) regarding

availability of substitute coverage stipends for a particular activity. As applicable, a Substitute Coverage Stipend

Form may be obtained, upon request, at the registration table on the day of the activity. This form must becompleted by the participant, signed by an administrator, and returned to SERC within thirty (30) days of the

activity.

Cancellation of an ActivitySERC reserves the right to cancel any activity. If cancellation is necessary for administrative reasons, applicantsconfirmed for participation will be notified as soon as possible prior to the activity start date, and, if applicable,

the registration fee will be returned or refunded.

Inclement Weather AdvisoryIn case of inclement weather, participants should listen or watch for SERC activity cancellation or delay

announcements over radio station WTIC AM 1080 and TV station WFSB Channel 3. An inclement weather

voice-mail update is available by calling extension 267 at (860) 632-1485 between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on

the morning of the activity. The recorded weather advisory will be updated for evening activities. Everyreasonable effort will be made to replicate the canceled activity to offer registered participants an opportunity

to attend a makeup session.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)SERC is an approved private provider of CEUs with the CT State Department of Education (Provider #348).

Educators interested in earning CEUs required for continuation of a professional educator certificate will receive

a copy of SERC Guidelines for Awarding CEUs upon confirmation of participation.

Select activities, as noted in the workshop description, offer specific CEUs to attendees who hold professional

educator certification endorsements in Early Childhood (N-3), Elementary, Middle Grades, and/or Secondary

(Academic) designed to meet the requirements of Public Act 99-211, which mandates 15 hours of training (or

1.5 CEUs) in the teaching of reading (Code 301-Literacy), training in the use of computers in the classroom(Code 302-Technology), and training in the evaluation of teachers (Code 305-Supervision & Evaluation) over a

five-year period.

For information regarding the Connecticut Guidelines for the Issuance of Continuing Education Units Requiredfor Certification, visit www.state.ct.us/sde; select Certification; and then select Continuing Education Units

(CEUs) (under Professional Development).

Disability-Related Accomm odationsUpon prior sufficient notice, SERC will provide reasonable accommodations to participants with disabilitiesand/or special needs pursuant to applicable laws. Please complete the accommodations section on the

application and/or discuss with the Contact Person listed under each activity.

Other RequestsUpon prior sufficient notice, SERC will provide for special requests such as vegetarian meals or English-to-

Spanish interpretation. Please discuss these requests with the Contact Person listed under each activity.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSAbout Your SERC Member Number

What is my SERC Memb er number?At the time of initial enrollment in a SERC professional development activity, participants are assigned a SERCMember number. This number remains on file indefinitely as part of your participant record. Membership in

SERC may be cancelled at any time and can be reactivated should you choose to apply to a future SERCactivity. All written and e-mail correspondence you receive from SERC will reference your assigned Member

number.

How is my SERC M ember number used?The Member number is used to enable SERC to maintain accurate database information such as your home

address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers. For educators interested in earning CEUs, the Member

number enables SERC to issue Continuing Education Certificates and maintain accurate CEU transcripts.

What if I do not have a SERC M ember number?Applicants new to SERC are automatically assigned a Member number at the time of initial enrollment in a

professional development activity. If you are registering for your first SERC activity, or if you do not remember

your Member number, the number may be left blank on the application form you mail or fax to SERC. Youmay contact a SERC Staff member to request assignment of a SERC Member number to enable you to register

online. You will be asked to provide your home address and contact information. Educators will be asked to

provide information regarding their current job title and the name of the school or agency with which they are

associated.

What if I have more than one SERC Mem ber number?If you have more than one SERC Member number, please call or e-mail Linda Zorovich, SERC Data Systems

Administrator, at (860) 632-1485, ext. 229, [email protected], to help us research the records and eliminate

the duplicate record(s) created in error. This will assure that your Member record is complete and accurate andprevent unnecessary duplicate mailings. Educators who have more than one SERC Member number may be at

risk of receiving an incomplete transcript of CEUs needed for continuation of their SDE Professional Educator

Certificate.

What if I forget my SERC Mem ber number?If you are a past participant in a SERC activity, your Member number is available to you by calling or e-mailing

a SERC Staff member. You may submit an application to an activity by mail or fax and leave the Member

number blank. However, taking the time to obtain and verify your SERC Member number prior to submitting

an application form ensures you of accurate and faster processing of your application.

Why is my SERC Member nu mbe r important to online registration for an activity?Past participants in SERC professional development activities will use their Member number to create an online

user account. Member information is then verified and ensures the online user of accurate and faster processing

of applications. Online users can monitor the status of their workshop applications and print confirmation of

enrollment letters.

Is my SERC M ember num ber and SERC Library card number the same?No. A SERC Library card is issued to visitors to the SERC Library who wish to borrow materials. The number

on the Library card should not be confused with the SERC Member number assigned to participants in SERC

professional development activities.

To reconfirm o r obtain a SERC M ember num ber, contact a SERC Staffmember at (860) 632-1485 for assistance.

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Instructions for Online RegistrationVisit www.ctserc.org to browse Professional Development Opportunities. SERC members can register for workshops online!

E-mail Linda Zorovich at [email protected] or Jasmine Zhao at [email protected]

for Online Registration Technical Support.

Home | Sign In | Create an Account | SERC Policy

Visit www.ctserc.org and click the Professional Development tab to open

the Online Registration Home Page depicted here. Click Create an Account

to set up an Online Member User Account. Not sure if you are a Member?

Call SERC at (860) 632-1485 to find out. Once your account has been set up,

you may submit applications online, manage your member profile, and track

your enrollment status in professional development activities. Click SERC

Policy for additional information about CEUs, an Inclement Weather

Advisory, and Workshop Cancellation.

New and returning online users click on Sign in to access My Workshopsto check the status of applications. Acceptance is based on a first-come,

first-served enrollment process. Applicants are accepted immediately as long as there are seats

available. Print the My Workshop page as confirmation of enrollment. If you dont see the workshop you

registered for, call the contact person indicated in the workshop description for confirmation of enrollment in

the activity.

Click on your Username (in red at the top of the screen) to open your User Profile, where you can modify

your account information, username, or password. If you forget your Member number, online username, or

password, e-mail SERC at [email protected] for assistance.

Click on Workshop Overview to browse a list of trainings by Title, DatesOffered, and Registration Fees, if applicable. Open the workshop to view a

full description and check on the availability of seats, registration deadline, and the name of the SERC contact

person. Click APPLY to submit your application.

Click on Workshop Calendar to browse all workshops available in a given

month. Open the workshop to view a full description and check on the

availability of seats, registration deadline, and the name of the SERC contact person. Click APPLY to submit

your application.

Click on Forms to access and print Workshop Application Forms. Mail

completed forms to SERC REGISTRATION, 25 Industrial Park Road,Middletown, CT 06457-1516 or fax to (860) 632-8870. You do not need to mail/fax an Application Form to

SERC if you successfully applied online. However, some workshops will require a mail or fax process as

indicated in the description of the activity.

SERC, 25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457-1516, Telephone:

(860) 632-1485, Fax: (860) 632-8870, E-mail: [email protected] for

technical assistance.

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SERC Professional Development Opportunities

INDEX BY DATE

OCTOBER 2010

Date Workshop Title - Grade Level Page No.

Thu 10/14/10

Activity Code 11-46-153

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Early Childhood Education Initiative

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) Clinical Training

PreK-Grade 12

Wed 10/20/10


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Using Multicultural Childrens Books to Teach Equity and Social Action: A Study Group onIdentity Development, Race, and Culture

PreK-Grade 2

Thu 10/21/10


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NAEYC Accreditation Support Group

PreK, 3-5

Tue 10/26/10


16


NAEYC Accreditation Road Trip: An Overview of the NAEYC Accreditation System - Session A

PreK, 3-5

Thu 10/28/10


39


Study Group: Comprehensive Assessment of Young Children Suspected of Having AutismSpectrum Disorders

Team ApplicationPreK-Grade 1

NOVEMBER 2010


Fri 11/05/10


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Behavior Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Birth-5

Tue 11/09/10


17


Intentional Teaching Using the CT Preschool Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks

PreK, 3-5

Tue 11/09/10


18

CT Parent Information and Resource Center

Lee y Sers (Read and You Will Be)

Grades K-3

Sat 11/13/10


18


Including Children with Autism in Early Childhood Education Programs (Fall Session)

PreK, 3-5

Tue 11/16/10


19


The Link Between Literacy, Social-Emotional Development, and Challenging Behavior

PreK, 3-5

Wed 11/17/10


19


NAEYC Accreditation Road Trip: An Overview of the NAEYC Accreditation System - Session B

PreK, 3-5

Thu 11/18/10


20


Supporting Families with Toddler and Preschool-Age Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders -Session A

Birth-5

Fri 11/19/10


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How Welcoming Is Your School? - Session A

PreK-Grade 12

Fri 11/19/10


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Supporting Families with Toddler and Preschool-Age Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders -Session B

Birth-5

DECEMBER 2010


Wed 12/01/10


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Overview of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

PreK, 3-5

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DECEMBER 2010


Thu 12/02/10


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NAEYC Accreditation Portfolios: What Are They and How Are They Used to DocumentProgram Quality?

PreK, 3-5

Sat 12/04/10


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Including Children with Motor Difficulties in Early Childhood Education Programs

PreK, 3-5

Thu 12/09/10


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Including Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Education Programs, PreK andKindergarten: A Focus on Paraprofessional Support

PreK-Grade K

Thu 12/16/10


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Using Tiered Interventions to Support Social and Emotional Competence and AddressChallenging Behaviors in Young Children

PreK, 3-5

JANUARY 2011


Tue 01/11/11


24


How Welcoming Is Your School? - Session B

PreK-Grade 12

Tue 01/25/11


24


NAEYC Accreditation Road Trip: An Overview of the NAEYC Accreditation System - Session C

PreK, 3-5

Thu 01/27/11


25


An Overview of PROMPT

Birth-3

Fri 01/28/11


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Behavior Interventions: What Works for Toddlers and Preschoolers

PreK, 3-5

FEBRUARY 2011


Tue 02/01/11Activity Code 11-46-236

39Early Childhood Education Initiative

Finding the Balance Between Standards and Practice in Young Children's Education - Session ATeam ApplicationPreK-Grade K

Wed 02/02/11


26


Myth Busters: An Open Conversation about NAEYC Accreditation

PreK, 3-5

Fri 02/04/11


26


Including Children with Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Education Programs

PreK, 3-5

Tue 02/08/11


27


Engaging Dads and Family Men: Their Unique and Specific Value in a Child's Development

Birth-3

Wed 02/23/11


27


Enhancing Early Literacy of Children with Significant Disabilities

Birth-3

MARCH 2011


Wed 03/02/11


40


Finding the Balance Between Standards and Practice in Young Children's Education - Session B

Team ApplicationPreK-Grade K

Sat 03/05/11


28


Including Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Early Childhood Education Programs

PreK, 3-5

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MARCH 2011


Tue 03/08/11


28


Early Childhood Staff Education and Professional Development Plans? Help!

PreK, 3-5

Thu 03/10/11


29


Diagnosis of Infants and Toddlers: Introduction to Diagnostic Classification System DC:0-3R

Birth-3

Fri 03/18/11Activity Code 11-46-239

29Early Childhood Education Initiative

Overview of Evaluation Instruments and PracticesPreK, 3-5

Sat 03/19/11


30


Literacy in Action: Brain Connections

Toddler-Gr. K

Tue 03/22/11


30


Advanced Topics in Working with Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: BuildingRelationships, Managing Meltdowns

PreK-Grade 5

Fri 03/25/11


31


Bringing the Outside In: Investigating Soil in the Early Childhood Classroom

PreK-Grade K

Wed 03/30/11


31


Strengthening Families Through Parent-Professional Partnerships in Early InterventionEvaluation

Birth-3

APRIL 2011


Sat 04/09/11


32


Including Children with Special Health Care Needs in Early Care and Education CommunityPrograms

PreK, 3-5

Thu 04/14/11


32


Including Children with Autism in Early Childhood Education Programs (Spring Session)

PreK, 3-5

MAY 2011


Thu 05/05/11


33


Including Children with Special Health Care Needs in School-based Preschool and KindergartenClassrooms

PreK-Grade K

Fri 05/06/11


33


Raising Your Anti-Racist IQ: A Systems Approach to Culturally Responsive Practices

Birth-5

Wed 05/11/11


34


The Art of Observation and Documentation Using the CT Frameworks

PreK, 3-5

JUNE 2011


Fri 06/03/11


34


Supporting the Language Development Needs of Young Second Language Learners in theEarly Childhood Classroom

PreK, 3-5

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THIS SECTION CONTAINSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIESDESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS

These activities are open to any single applicants. However,team participation is encouraged in certain circumstances. Seethe listings for more information.

Before registering, please review the activity descriptions for

information on grade levels, suggested audience, and learningobjectives.

Although applications for these workshops may be submitted bymail or fax, easy Web registration for these activities isavailable at www.ctserc.org.

If using mail or fax, fill out the Individual ApplicantApplication Form on page 35. Before sending the form, besure it is filled out completely and that an administrators releasetime signature is included, if required.

The workshop description provides information on registrationfees (if applicable). For additional information about eachactivity and the application process, call or send an e-mailmessage to the advertised Contact Person.

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Date StartTime EndTime Location

EventTitle AutismDiagnosticObservationSchedule(ADOS)ClinicalTraining

10/14/10,Thursday 8:30AM 4:00PM Rensselaer(RAH),Hartford

10/15/10,Friday 9:00AM 3:30PM Rensselaer(RAH),Hartford

#Sessions: 2

ClosingDate: 10/7/2010

SpecialEducationTeachersandBehaviorrelated

ServicesPersonnelwithpriorbackgroundinautism

andformaltesting

Audience: PreKGrade

12

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson

EducationServicesSpecialist

(860)632

1485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): JenniferOlson

AutismConsultant,

J.

Olson

Consulting,

Wilmette,IL

CEUs: 1.4

Fee: $165perperson

EventDescription: ThistwodayworkshopwillprovidespecialeducationpersonnelinearlychildhoodandschoolagesettingswithbasictrainingontheAutism

DiagnosticObservationSchedule(ADOS).TheADOSisasemistructured,standardizedassessmentforchildrenwhohavebeenreferredforan

evaluationofautismorotherPervasiveDevelopmentalDisorder(PDD). Itusesstandardizedtoysandactivitiestoassesscommunication,social

interaction,andimaginativeuseofmaterialsthroughplay,providingthechildanopportunitytohavesocialandcommunicativeinteractionwith

theexaminer.

Thetrainingformatwillincludelecture,livedemonstration,largegroupscoringdiscussions,andinterpretationofscoringresults. Allfour

modulesoftheADOSwillbecoveredduringthetraining.

Participants

in

this

professional

development

activity

will

acquire

information

pertaining

to

the

reliability

and

validity

of

the

four

modules

of

theADOSassessmenttool;receiveanintroductiontothestandardizedadministrationofthetoolandtheproceduresinvolvedinrecordingand

codingbehaviorsobserved;recognizetheusefulnessoftheADOSintargetingbehaviorsforinterventionand/orindividualizededucation

programs(IEPs);andunderstandtheusefulnessoftheresultsinthecontextofacomprehensiveautismassessment. Participantswillreceivea

copyoftheadministrationmanualduringthetraining.

PLEASENOTE:ThisprofessionaldevelopmentactivityisintendedspecificallyforthoseindividualswhowillbeconductingtheADOSonaregular

basis.

Registration: Fax,MailorOnline

Email:

EventCode: 1146153 Offeredby: EarlyChildhoodEducationInitiative


EventTitle UsingMulticulturalChildrensBookstoTeachEquityandSocialAction: AStudyGrouponIdentityDevelopment,

Race,andCulture

10/20/10,Wednesday 9:00AM 3:30PM SERCLibraryCommunityRoom,Middletown

12/08/10,Wednesday 4:30PM 7:00PM SERCLibraryCommunityRoom,Middletown

#Sessions: 2


GeneralandSpecialEducators

Audience: PreKGrade2

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): SERCConsultants

CEUs: 1.1

Fee: $40perperson

EventDescription: Connecticutstudentachievementdatashowthatcertainsubgroupsofstudentscontinuallyunderachieveandareoverlyrepresentedincertain

disabilitycategories. Inordertopreventtheseinequitiesandimprovelearningoutcomesforallyoungchildren,teachersmustthemselvesengage

inaninquiryprocessofdevelopment.

Thisfull

day

and

evening

study

group

will

actively

engage

participants

in

self

discoveries

as

they

reflect

on

institutional

barriers

to

student

achievement,emulatingthesocialactionapproachdescribedbyJamesBanksinMulticulturalEducation:IssuesandPerspectives(6thedition,

2006). Thefirstsessionwillbereflectiveandincludeanintroductionoftheauthenticmulticulturalliteratureassessmenttool,usingmulticultural

picturebookstoengagestudentsinexploringsocialjusticeandequity. Afollowupeveningstudygroupwillfocusonreflection,collaboration,

andasocialactioncurriculum.

Participantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywillexploretheirownidentitydevelopmentandschoolexperience;discusslinksbetween

identitydevelopment,studentperformance,andauthenticmulticulturalliterature;surveyauthenticmulticulturalliteratureandusean

assessmenttooltoexaminechildrensliteratureformulticulturalperspectives;developacurriculumrelatedtoissuesofsocialactionforyoung

learners;anduseJamesBanksssocialactioninquiryprocessandConnecticutdatatoexploretheprocessofidentificationandplacementof

studentsinspecialeducation.


Email:

EventCode: 11

46

131 Offered

by:

Early

Childhood

Education

Initiative

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EventTitle NAEYCAccreditationSupportGroup

10/21/10,Thursday 1:30PM 3:30PM SERCClassroom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


PreschoolGeneral

and

Special

Educators

and

Administrators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): DeborahFlis

Director,AccreditationFacilitation

Project,CCAC,

Hamden

CEUs: None

Fee: None

EventDescription: ThissessionisagreatopportunityforearlychildhoodeducatorstomeetothersundertakingtheNAEYCAccreditationprocess. Learningand

workingtogetherwithcolleaguescanhelpprogramssuccessfullynavigatetheprocessandmaximizetheireffortstoachievethehighquality

establishedbytheNationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren. Afterthissession,thesupportgroupwillmeetregularlyfourtofive

timesduringthe20102011schoolyear,atalocationdeterminedbythegroup,toprovideguidanceandcollegialsupport. Participantsare

stronglyencouragedtoattendtheNAEYCAccreditationRoadTripsessionofferedinthiscatalog(on10/26/10,11/17/10,or1/25/11)orasimilar

overviewworkshopofferedlocallyornationally.

ParticipantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywilldiscussthestepsoftheNAEYCAccreditationprocess;developtimelinestoguidethe

fourstepaccreditationprocess;reviewprogramandclassroomportfoliodevelopmentstrategiestoensurethecreationofcompleteand

consistentportfoliocontentacrossclassrooms;andexaminethedetailsofapplyingforNAEYCcandidacy,includingtheProgramSelfAssessment

Reportandthecollaborativeprocessusedtocompletethematerials.


Email:



EventTitle NAEYCAccreditationRoadTrip: AnOverviewoftheNAEYCAccreditationSystem SessionA

10/26/10,Tuesday 9:00AM 11:00AM SERCClassroom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


PreschoolGeneralandSpecialEducatorsand

Administrators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]



Project,CCAC,Hamden

CEUs: None

Fee: None

EventDescription: TheaccreditationsystemoftheNationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren(NAEYC)hashelpedestablishstandardsofqualityfor

earlychildhoodprogramsfor25years. ThisworkshopisamongseveralofferingsprovidedbytheConnecticutAccreditationFacilitationProject

(AFP)inanefforttosupportcontinuousqualityimprovementthroughtheNAEYCAccreditationprocess. Educatorsseekingaccreditationorre

accreditationwillfindthisworkshophelpfultoinformtheirunderstandingoftherequirementsofthesystemandthestepsoftheNAEYC

Accreditationprocess.

ParticipantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywilllearnaboutNAEYCsProgramStandardsandAccreditationcriteria;theselfstudy

materials,thefourstepsoftheNAEYCAccreditationprocessandrequirementsforsuccessfulaccreditation;andlocalandnationalresourcesto

supportprogramsengagedintheNAEYCAccreditationprocess.

This

activity

is

offered

three

times,

with

the

same

content,

on

10/26/10,

11/17/10,

and

1/25/11.

PLEASENOTE: Afollowuptrainingwillbeavailabletoalimitednumberofparticipantswhoattendthisprofessionaldevelopment

opportunity. Detailswillbeavailableatthesession.


Email:


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EventTitle BehaviorStrategiesforToddlersandPreschoolers

11/05/10,Friday 9:00AM 3:30PM MarriottCourtyard,Cromwell

#Sessions: 1


Birthto

Three

Providers,

Preschool

Special

Education

Teachers,Assistants,Administrators,SupportServices

Professionals,andFamilyMembers

Audience: Birth5

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): BobbyNewman,Ph.D.

Psychologist,CertifiedBehavior

Analyst,Room

to

Grow

CEUs: 0.7

Fee: $65perperson

EventDescription: Thissessionisdesignedtohelpparticipantsincreasetheirskillsinaddressingbehaviorproblemsintoddlersandpreschoolerswithautism

spectrumdisordersthroughaplanofassessmentandintervention. Theworkshopwillexaminehowtousethebroadbased,flexibleframework

ofAppliedBehaviorAnalysis(ABA)toaddressbehaviorproblemsbothathomeandatschool. Participantswillbeexpectedtosharetheircurrent

behaviorplansandstrategies,aswellastheircritiquesoftheseplansandstrategies.

Uponacceptanceofregistration,participantswillreceiveacopyofDr.NewmansbookBehavioralDetectivesandareaskedtoreaditpriorto

theworkshop.ParticipantsareexpectedtohaveabasicunderstandingofABAprinciples.Followingtheworkshop,participantscanrequest

consultationfromDr.NewmanviaphoneorInternetregardingaparticularbehaviorplantheyhaveinplace.


Email:



EventTitle IntentionalTeachingUsingtheCTPreschoolCurriculumandAssessmentFrameworks

11/09/10,Tuesday 9:00AM 3:30PM Rensselaer(RAH),Hartford

01/19/11,Wednesday 9:00AM 3:30PM Rensselaer(RAH),Hartford

03/23/11,Wednesday 9:00AM 3:30PM Rensselaer(RAH),Hartford

#Sessions: 3

Closing

Date: 10/26/2010

EarlyChildhoodGeneralandSpecialEducators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

Nattaneal

WilsonEducationServicesSpecialist

(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): AnneMarieDavidson

SERCConsultant

CEUs: 2.1Fee: $40perperson

EventDescription: Intentionalityistoactpurposefully,withagoalinmindandaplanforaccomplishingit(seeTheIntentionalTeacherbyAnnS.Epstein,

2007). Usingintentionalteachingpractices,alongwiththeCTPreschoolCurriculumandAssessmentframeworks,isapowerfulwaytoengage

younglearners.Thisthreedayseriessupportsteachersinbecomingreflectivepractitionersbyfamiliarizingthemwithintentionalteachingand

demonstratinghowtheframeworkscanbeusedforassessingculturally,linguistically,andabilitydiversechildren,andplanninglessonsforthem.

ParticipantswilllearnabouttheCycleofIntentionalTeaching;usingtheCTPreschoolCurriculumandAssessmentframeworkstosupportall

children,includingthosewithspecialneeds;andusinglearningstandards,assessmentinformation,andchildrensintereststoinformcurriculum

andinstruction.

Onsitetechnicalassistancewillbeofferedtoprogramsmeetingapplicationcriteria. Thisseriesisforteachersandteachingteamswhohave

notattendedathreedayCTPreschoolCurriculumandAssessmenttraining.


Email:

PaquitaJarmanSmith

SERCConsultant


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EventTitle LeeySers(ReadandYouWillBe)

11/09/10,Tuesday 9:00AM 3:30PM SERCLibraryCommunityRoom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


FamilyMembers,

Teachers,

District

Personnel,

and

MembersofCommunitybasedandFaithbased

Organizations

Audience: GradesK3

ContactPerson:

BiancaIrizarry

ProjectAssistant

(860)6321485 Ext: 216

[email protected]


CEUs: 0.7

Fee: None

EventDescription: Researchhasclearlyshownthatparentsandfamilymembersarechildrensfirstandmostimportantteachersandrolemodels. LeeySers

(ReadandYouWillBe)isanationalLatinoearlyliteracyinitiativethatengagesfamiliesandcommunitymembersasactiveparticipantsinthe

literacydevelopmentoftheirchildren. Theprogramprovidesresearchbased,inculture,bilingualcurriculaandmaterialsforfamilies,childcare

providers,andcommunityleaders.Thegoalofthisprogramistocreatelongtermattitudinalandbehavioralchangesthatcanworktoclosethe

educationalachievementgapsthatexistbetweenwhitestudentsandtheirnonwhitepeers.

ParticipantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywillbeprovidedwithinformationabouttheliteracyissuesfacingtheLatinocommunity,

anoverviewoftheLeeySersinitiative,practicaladviceonhowtocoordinatetheLeeySersFamilyConversationworkshopseries,andstepby

stepguidanceforconductingthesessions.


Email:

Literacy(301)

EventCode: 1147068 Offeredby: CTParentInformationandResourceCenter


EventTitle IncludingChildrenwithAutisminEarlyChildhoodEducationPrograms(FallSession)

11/13/10,Saturday 9:00AM 12:00PM SERCLibraryCommunityRoom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


ChildCareandPreschoolTeachers,andAssistantsand

AdministratorsfromEarlyCareandEducationPrograms

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): SusanIzeman,Ph.D.

Director,AbilisAutismProgram,

Greenwich

CEUs: None

Fee: $25perperson

EventDescription: Autismspectrumdisorder(ASD): Whatisitexactly? Whyusethewordspectrum? Whyarewehearingmoreandmoreaboutautisminthe

media? HowdoIknowifachildhasautism? WhatcanIdoforayoungchildwithautism? Inthishalfdaysession,participantswillreceive

answerstotheseandmorequestionsaboutthiscomplexdisabilitycategory.

ThisactivitywillprovideanintroductiontoASD,anoutlineofthestrengthsandchallengesforchildrenwithASD,adiscussionabouttherange

ofimpactthedisorderhasondevelopment,andabriefoverviewofoutcomeswithearlyinterventionandparticipationinhighqualitycommunity

programsasacomponentofintervention.

ParticipantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywillincreasetheirunderstandingandbeabletoarticulatethedefinitionofASD;identify

thedevelopmentalareasimpactedbyASD;describetherangeofseverityofASDandtheimpactonachildsparticipationindailyactivities;and

identifystrategies

for

the

successful

inclusion

of

children

with

ASD

in

community

based

programs.


Email:


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EventTitle TheLinkBetweenLiteracy,SocialEmotionalDevelopment,andChallengingBehavior

11/16/10,Tuesday 9:00AM 3:30PM FourPointsSheraton,Meriden

#Sessions: 1


EarlyChildhood

General

and

Special

Educators,

Paraprofessionals,RelatedServicesPersonnel,and

Families

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): TweetyYates,Ph.D.

Univ.ofIllinoisatUrbanaChampaign

CEUs: 0.7

Fee: $40perperson

EventDescription: Dr.TweetyYates,projectcoordinatorattheCenterontheSocialandEmotionalFoundationsforEarlyLearning,willofferpracticalstrategies

andresourcesdesignedtoenhanceyoungchildrensliteracyskillsandsocialemotionaldevelopmentandinturnreducechallengingbehaviors.

Thesestrategiesandresourcescanbeusedinvariouspreschoolsettingsaswellasinparentgroupsand/orhomevisits.

Participantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywilldiscussthelinkbetweenliteracy,socialemotionaldevelopment,andchallenging

behaviors;andexploreideasforstrengtheninghoweducatorsandfamiliessupportchildreninthesethreeareas.


Email:

Literacy(301)



EventTitle NAEYCAccreditationRoadTrip: AnOverviewoftheNAEYCAccreditationSystem SessionB

11/17/10,Wednesday 4:30PM 6:30PM SERCClassroom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1



Administrators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]



Project,CCAC,Hamden

CEUs: None

Fee: None









This

activity

is

offered

three

times,

with

the

same

content,

on

10/26/10,

11/17/10,

and

1/25/11.




Email:


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EventTitle SupportingFamilieswithToddlerandPreschoolAgeChildrenwithAutismSpectrumDisorders SessionA

11/18/10,Thursday 1:00PM 4:00PM SERCClassroom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


EarlyChildhood

Special

Educators,

Child

Care

Providers,andAdministrators

Audience: Birth5

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): MarianneBarton,Ph.D.

AssociateClinicalProfessor,University

ofConnecticut

CEUs: None

Fee: $25perperson

EventDescription: Parentsofchildrenwhomayhaveanautismspectrumdisorder(ASD)areinneedofsupport,guidance,andinformation,whethertheirchildis

newlydiagnosedwithASDorhasexhibitedbehaviorsassociatedwiththedisorder. ASDisverycomplexandpresentsitselfdifferentlyforeach

child;learningaboutitsimplicationsisanongoingandcomplicatedprocessforparents. Creatingapartnershipbetweentheschoolandthefamily

ofachildwithASDmaybechallenging,butitiscriticalforthechildsdevelopmentandacademicoutcomes.

Participantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywillexaminetheirownbehavior,reflectontheissuesthefamiliesofchildrenwithASD

aredealingwith,anddiscussstrategiesforimprovingthedialoguewhenhurdlesarepresented.

Thisactivityisofferedon11/18/10atSERCandon11/19/10atACES. Bothsessionscoverthesamecontent.


Email:



EventTitle HowWelcomingIsYourSchool? SessionA

11/19/10,Friday 9:00AM 12:00PM SERCLibraryCommunityRoom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


Teachers,Administrators,Parents,andCommunity

Members. Participantsareencouragedtoattendas

schoolbasedteamsof5.


ContactPerson:

BiancaIrizarry

ProjectAssistant

(860)6321485 Ext: 216

[email protected]

Presenter(s): BetsyLeBorious

ProgramManager,YouthandFamily

Development,CREC

CEUs: 0.8

Fee: None

EventDescription: Whenschoolscreateawelcomingenvironment,theybecomeinvitingplaceswherestudentsfeelsafeandwanttolearn,schoolemployees

wanttowork,andfamilieswanttobeinvolved. Thishalfdaytrainingincorporateshandsonactivitiesandsmallgroupdiscussionsregardingthe

useofawalkthroughassessmentofaschool. Thewelcomingwalkthroughassessmentisdesignedtoexaminefourspecificareas: thephysical

environment,schoolwidepracticesandpolicies,welcomingstaff,andwrittenmaterials. ByusingtheWelcomingWalkthroughToolKit,

participantslearnhowtoassesstheclimateoftheirschoolanddevelopaplantocreateawelcomingclimatetoengagefamiliesandthe

community.

Toimproveoutcomesforallstudents,participantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywilldevelopanunderstandingofthevalueof

familyengagementinschoolclimateissues,discussthepreparationsneededtoconductaconstructivewalkthroughassessment,reviewthe

guidelinesfor

conducting

awelcoming

walkthrough,

and

explore

the

report

and

recommendations

component

to

develop

aplan

for

action.

SessionAofthisactivityisscheduledforNovember19,2010,andSessionBisscheduledforJanuary11,2011. Bothsessionscoverthesame

content. TheworkshopisprovidedincollaborationwiththeConnecticutStateDepartmentofEducation.


Email:

VeronicaMarion

CTPIRCCocoordinator,SERC

Consultant


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EventTitle SupportingFamilieswithToddlerandPreschoolAgeChildrenwithAutismSpectrumDisorders SessionB

11/19/10,Friday 9:00AM 12:00PM ACES,Hamden

#Sessions: 1


EarlyChildhood

Special

Educators,

Child

Care

Providers,andAdministrators

Audience: Birth5

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): MarianneBarton,Ph.D.

AssociateClinicalProfessor,University

ofConnecticut

CEUs: None

Fee: $25perperson

EventDescription: Parentsofchildrenwhomayhaveanautismspectrumdisorder(ASD)areinneedofsupport,guidance,andinformation,whethertheirchildis

newlydiagnosedwithASDorhasexhibitedbehaviorsassociatedwiththedisorder. ASDisverycomplexandpresentsitselfdifferentlyforeach

child;learningaboutitsimplicationsisanongoingandcomplicatedprocessforparents. Creatingapartnershipbetweentheschoolandthefamily

ofachildwithASDmaybechallenging,butitiscriticalforthechildsdevelopmentandacademicoutcomes.

Participantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywillexaminetheirownbehavior,reflectontheissuesthefamiliesofchildrenwithASD

aredealingwith,anddiscussstrategiesforimprovingthedialoguewhenhurdlesarepresented.

Thisactivityisofferedon11/18/10atSERCandon11/19/10atACES. Bothsessionscoverthesamecontent.


Email:



EventTitle OverviewoftheAutismDiagnosticObservationSchedule(ADOS)

12/01/10,Wednesday 9:00AM 12:00PM SERCLibraryCommunityRoom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


BirthtoThreeandEarlyChildhoodSpecialEducation

PractitionersandAdministrators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): ChristinePeck,Psy.D.

SchoolPsychologist,CES,Trumbull

CEUs: None

Fee: $30perperson

EventDescription: TheAutismDiagnosticObservationSchedule(ADOS)hasbeenidentifiedasthegoldstandardforuseindeterminingclinicaldiagnosisand

educationalclassificationofautismspectrumdisorder(ASD). TheADOSisastandardizedinstrumentthatutilizesasemistructuredformatto

createanenvironmentandopportunitiestoobservebehaviorpatternsassociatedwithASD. TheCTBirthtoThreeSystemandCTState

DepartmentofEducationbothrequirecomprehensiveassessmentstodetermineifachildiseligibleforearlyintervention/specialeducation

servicesduetoaclassificationofautism,andtheADOSisatoolassessmentteamscanuseaspartoftheevaluationprocess.

ThishalfdaysessionwillprovideadetaileddescriptionoftheADOSandvideotapedsampleadministrationsoftheinstrument. Itwillnot

providedetailedtrainingintheadministration,scoring,oranalysisoftheADOS.

ParticipantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywilllearnhowtheADOSisadministeredandhowitcanbeused;gainsufficient

knowledgeof

the

tool

in

order

to

understand

the

role

it

plays

in

acomprehensive

assessment;

and

examine

how

the

information

obtained

throughtheADOScanassistinunderstandingachildsneedsandhelptodefinehowearlyintervention/specialeducationservicesaredelivered.


Email:


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EventTitle NAEYCAccreditationPortfolios: WhatAreTheyandHowAreTheyUsedtoDocumentProgramQuality?

12/02/10,Thursday 8:30AM 3:00PM SERCClassroom,Middletown

12/02/10,Thursday 8:30AM 12:00PM SERCClassroom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


EarlyChildhoodGeneralandSpecialEducators,School

Administrators,Paraprofessionals,andClassroom

Assistants

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)632

1485 Ext: 268

[email protected]


Director,Accreditation

Facilitation

Project,CCAC,Hamden

CEUs: 0.7

Fee: None

EventDescription: Eachprogramhasthechancetoreallytellitsstoriesofexcellencethroughclassroomandprogramportfolios. Participantsinthisprofessional

developmentactivitywilllearnhowsuccessfulNAEYCaccreditationportfolioscanshowassessorswhataprogramislikeyearroundwithjustone

visit.

Participantsmaychoosetoattendthefulldayoronlythemorningportionofthissession. Inthemorning,thepresenterswillreviewguidelines

tomaximizeorganizationalstrategies,collectiontime,space,andstorytelling. ThepresenterswillhighlighttheNAEYCguidanceonportfolio

assemblyandhowtouseportfoliostosupportparentinvolvement,programmarketing,andprofessionaldevelopment.

Theafternoonportionofthesession,whichbeginsat12:30,willcombinenetworkingwithworktimeanddiscussion. Participantsmustbringa

portfolio

with

program

documentation

to

review

and

share.

Portfolios

do

not

need

to

be

complete,

but

experience

in

compiling

a

portfolio

and

actualexamplesofdocumentationarenecessaryforparticipation.

ParticipantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywillgainanunderstandingoftheuseofportfoliosintheNAEYCaccreditationprocess;

developtheirknowledgeofNAEYCsguidelinesforportfoliodevelopment;learnnewideastocreatedocumentationoftheperformanceofNAEYC

Accreditationcriteria;andidentifycolleagueswhowouldbewillingtoshareideasandopportunitiesastheycontinuetodevelopportfolios.


Email:



EventTitle IncludingChildrenwithMotorDifficultiesinEarlyChildhoodEducationPrograms

12/04/10,Saturday 8:30AM 1:30PM SERCClassroom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


EarlyChildhoodTeachersandAdminstrators,

Paraprofessionals,andClassroomAssistants

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson

EducationServices

Specialist

(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): LaurieWaple

Consultant,Orange

CEUs: 0.5

Fee: $20per

person

EventDescription: Earlychildhoodeducatorsmustcollaborateandstrategizewithprofessionalsfromavarietyofdisciplinestocreateaccessandbarrierfree

environmentsthatincludeallchildreninearlychildhoodprograms. Inthishalfdayprofessionaldevelopmentactivity,participantswilllearnhow

toevaluatetheirclassroomenvironmentforpotentialbarriersthatmayexistforchildrenwithmotordifficulties;examinechallengesforthese

childrenintheareasofphysicalaccess,mobility,andsafety;explorewaystoincludeselfhelp,finemotorskills,andsensoryintegrationwithin

classroominstructionandroutines;discussthespecificroleandfunctionofoccupationaltherapistsandphysicaltherapistsinsupportingyoung

childrentobenefitfromspecialeducationservices;discusstheimportanceofimplementingstrategieswithintheclassroomenvironmentbyusing

a

collaborative

approach;

and

examine

strategies

for

reducing

barriers

and

providing

the

highest

level

of

independent

participation

and

access

to

theclassroomexperienceforallstudents.


Email:


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EventTitle IncludingChildrenwithDisabilitiesinEarlyChildhoodEducationPrograms,PreKandKindergarten:AFocuson

ParaprofessionalSupport

12/09/10,Thursday 9:00AM 1:00PM SERCLibraryCommunityRoom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


EarlyChildhood

Teachers

and

Administrators

Audience: PreKGradeK

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): StefanieCarbone

SERCConsultant

CEUs: None

Fee: $25perperson

EventDescription: Youngchildrenwithdisabilitiesmayrequirethesupportofaparaprofessionaltoassuretheiraccesstothegeneraleducationcurriculum,

progressinlearning,andparticipationintheclassroomaswellasinotheractivities. Learninghowtouseparaprofessionalsupporteffectivelyis

keytoincreasingachildsinclusionintheclassroomenvironment,curriculum,andsocialexperiences. Thissessionwillprovideparticipantswith

strategiesonhowtouseparaprofessionalsupportinaclassroomtoachievethesegoals.


Email:PaquitaJarmanSmith

SERCConsultant



EventTitle UsingTieredInterventionstoSupportSocialandEmotionalCompetenceandAddressChallengingBehaviorsinYoung

Children

12/16/10,Thursday 9:00AM 3:30PM MarriottCourtyard,Cromwell

#Sessions: 1


EarlyChildhoodGeneralandSpecialEducatorsand

Administrators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): GenevaWoodruff

ConsultantandTrainer,Brookline,MA

CEUs: 0.7

Fee: $45perperson

EventDescription: Thisworkshopwillprovideanoverviewofhowtousetieredinterventionsinanearlychildhoodclassroomsettingtopromotethesocialand

emotionalcompetenceofyoungchildrenwithchallengingbehaviors.

Participantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywillunderstandtherelationshipbetweensocialandemotionalcompetenceand

academicsuccess;learnthecomponentsofthePyramidModelofinterventionandtheirapplicationinanearlychildhoodclassroomsetting;and

makeconnectionsbetweenthePyramidModelandConnecticutsinterventionmodels:ScientificResearchBasedInterventions(SRBI);Early

ChildhoodSRBI;andPositiveBehavioralInterventionsandSupports(PBIS).


Email:


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EventTitle HowWelcomingIsYourSchool? SessionB

01/11/11,Tuesday 9:00AM 12:00PM SERCLibraryCommunityRoom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


Teachers,Administrators,

Parents,

and

Community

Members. Participantsareencouragedtoattendas

schoolbasedteamsof5.


ContactPerson:

BiancaIrizarry

ProjectAssistant

(860)6321485 Ext: 216

[email protected]

Presenter(s): BetsyLeBorious

ProgramManager,YouthandFamily

Development,CREC

CEUs: 0.8

Fee: None

EventDescription: Whenschoolscreateawelcomingenvironment,theybecomeinvitingplaceswherestudentsfeelsafeandwanttolearn,schoolemployees

wanttowork,andfamilieswanttobeinvolved. Thishalfdaytrainingincorporateshandsonactivitiesandsmallgroupdiscussionsregardingthe

useofawalkthroughassessmentofaschool. Thewelcomingwalkthroughassessmentisdesignedtoexaminefourspecificareas: thephysical

environment,schoolwidepracticesandpolicies,welcomingstaff,andwrittenmaterials. ByusingtheWelcomingWalkthroughToolKit,

participantslearnhowtoassesstheclimateoftheirschoolanddevelopaplantocreateawelcomingclimatetoengagefamiliesandthe

community.

Toimproveoutcomesforallstudents,participantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywilldevelopanunderstandingofthevalueof

familyengagementinschoolclimateissues,discussthepreparationsneededtoconductaconstructivewalkthroughassessment,reviewthe

guidelinesforconductingawelcomingwalkthrough,andexplorethereportandrecommendationscomponenttodevelopaplanforaction.

SessionAofthisactivityisscheduledforNovember19,2010,andSessionBisscheduledforJanuary11,2011. Bothsessionscoverthesamecontent. TheworkshopisprovidedincollaborationwiththeConnecticutStateDepartmentofEducation.


Email:VeronicaMarion

CTPIRCCocoordinator,SERC

Consultant



EventTitle NAEYCAccreditationRoadTrip: AnOverviewoftheNAEYCAccreditationSystem SessionC

01/25/11,Tuesday 1:30PM 3:30PM SERCClassroom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1



Administrators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]



Project,CCAC,Hamden

CEUs: None

Fee: None









This

activity

is

offered

three

times,

with

the

same

content,

on

10/26/10,

11/17/10,

and

1/25/11.




Email:


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EventTitle AnOverviewofPROMPT

01/27/11,Thursday 9:00AM 12:00PM Rensselaer(RAH),Hartford

#Sessions: 1


EarlyIntervention

Service

Providers

and

Administrators

Audience: Birth3

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): BobKiernan,CCCSLP

CertifiedPROMPTClinician,Early

Connections,Milford

CEUs: None

Fee: $40perperson

EventDescription: PROMPT,orPromptsforRestructuringOralMuscularPhoneticTargets,isamethodoftherapyforspeechproductiondisordersforadultsand

childrenapproximately6monthsofageandolder. Itisatechniquedesignedtointegratethemotor,cognitivelinguistic,andsocialemotional

aspectsofcommunications. Asasystemoftreatment,PROMPThelpsclientsgainmorecontrolwiththeirspeechandlinksmotormovementsto

linguisticequivalents,suchaswordsandphrases.

ThisprofessionaldevelopmentactivityoffersadministratorsandearlyinterventionserviceproviderswithanintroductiontoPROMPT,whichis

intendedforuseonlybylicensedspeechpathologists. ParticipantswilllearnthephilosophyofPROMPT;therelevanttheoreticalframework

illustratingthedevelopmentofPROMPT;andthedifferentlevelsofprompting(Parameter,Syllable,Complex,andSurface).


Email:



EventTitle BehaviorInterventions: WhatWorksforToddlersandPreschoolers

01/28/11,Friday 9:00AM 3:30PM CrownePlaza,Cromwell

#Sessions: 1


GeneralandSpecialEducationPreschoolTeachers,

Assistants,Administrators,SupportServices

Professionals,andFamilyMembers

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): MichaelWeiss,Ph.D.

DevelopmentalPsychologist,ADA

TherapyLLC,Fairfield

CEUs: 0.7

Fee: $40perperson

EventDescription: Therearemanyelementsthatimpactbehaviorandjustasmanypointsofviewonhowtosystematicallyinfluencebehaviorandpromote

growthinyoungchildren,includingyoungchildrenwithautismspectrumdisorder(ASD). Thissessionwillfocusonhowtoachieveatrue

integrationofapproachesanddevelopabehaviormanagementsystem. Thesessionwillexamineproactiveandreactivestrategies,alongwith

definingconsequences,anddiscussissuesofselfregulationandhowtheycorrelatewithparenting/teachingstyles. Participantswillreceive

informationonfunctionalbehaviorassessmentandpositivebehaviorsupportplansforyoungchildrenwithchallengingbehaviors,especially

childrenwithASD.

Asaresultofthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivity,participantswilllearnhowtointegratemultiplepointsofviewinacoherentbehavior

managementsystem;knowhowtoapplytheirunderstandingofselfregulationtosupportpositivebehavioralgrowth;andusenewlyacquired

strategiesfor

understanding

childrens

behavior,

especially

young

children

with

ASD.


Email:


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EventTitle MythBusters:AnOpenConversationaboutNAEYCAccreditation

02/02/11,Wednesday 9:00AM 12:00PM Rm.3 CSDE/SERC,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


LeadEducation

Agency

Preschool

Teachers

and

Administrators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]



Project,CCAC,

Hamden

CEUs: None

Fee: None

EventDescription: LetsdispelsomemythsaboutaccreditationbytheNationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren(NAEYC)andensurethatyou

makedecisionsaboutpursuingaccreditationusingaccurateinformation. Whathaveyouheardthatmightbeabarriertoyourprograms

successfulpursuitofNAEYCAccreditation?ThinkofallthoserumorsthatbeginwithIheardyoucantbeaccreditedif.andletstalkabout

themusingfactsandtheNAEYCmaterials. Bringyourquestions!


Email:



EventTitle IncludingChildrenwithChallengingBehaviorsinEarlyChildhoodEducationPrograms

02/04/11,Friday 9:00AM 3:30PM CrownePlaza,Cromwell

#Sessions: 1


GeneralandSpecialEducationEarlyChildhood

TeachersandSupportPersonnel

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]


SERCConsultant

CEUs: 0.7

Fee: $30perperson

EventDescription: Whenteachersprovideopportunitiesforchildrentodeveloptheirsocialandemotionalskills,theybegintolaythefoundationthatisneeded

tosupportalifetimeoflearning. Throughateachersintentionalteachingandreflectivepractice,childrensindividualneedsareidentified,

plannedforinthecurriculum,andmonitoredforprogress. Thepresenterswilldiscussthesecorecomponentsandshareevidencebased

practicesandstrategiestosupportstudentssocialandemotionaldevelopmentthatcanbeusedintheclassroom.

Inthisprofessionaldevelopmentopportunity,participantswillincreasetheirunderstandingofintentionalteachingandreflectivepractice;

learnnewteachingandlearningstrategiesspecifictochildrenssocialandemotionaldevelopment;andlearntoplanandimplementbehavioral

strategieslinkedtotheConnecticutPreschoolCurriculumandAssessmentframeworks.


Email:

ElsaJones

ChildDevelopmentSpecialist,RockyHill


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EventTitle EngagingDadsandFamilyMen: TheirUniqueandSpecificValueinaChild'sDevelopment

02/08/11,Tuesday 9:00AM 3:30PM MarriottCourtyard,Cromwell

#Sessions: 1


EarlyIntervention

Service

Providers

and

Administrators

Audience: Birth3

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): DougEdwards

ProgramDirector,RealDadsForever,

CTCenter

for

School

Change

CEUs: 0.7

Fee: $40perperson

EventDescription: Explorethebenefitsoftheintentionalandstrategicinclusionofdadsandothermeninthefamilyasacatalystforthesocial,emotional,and

literacysuccessofyoungchildren. Thissessionwillusemusic,video,photos,andlivelyinteractiveconversationtohighlighttheuniquevalueof

thepresenceandroleofthesealltoooftenoverlookedfamilymembersandhowtheysupportthedevelopmentoftheirchildren. Participants

willlearnstrategiesthatsupporttheinvolvementoffathersandothermeninthefamilyintheearlyinterventionprocess.


Email:



EventTitle EnhancingEarlyLiteracyofChildrenwithSignificantDisabilities

02/23/11,Wednesday 9:00AM 3:30PM SERCClassroom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


EarlyChildhoodEducators,Parents,andSpeech

LanguagePathologists

Audience: Birth3

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]


SERCConsultant

CEUs: 0.7

Fee: $40perperson

EventDescription: Thedevelopmentoflanguageandliteracybeginsearlyandincludesarangeofbehaviors,fromlisteningtounderstanding,from

communicatingwithsoundsandgesturestospeaking.Whileliteracyeventuallyincludesreadingandwriting,childrenpreparetoreadlongbefore

theycanactuallyrecognizeandwritewords.Earlyliteracyinreadingisababywhochewsonabook,atoddlerwhowantshisfavoritebookread

overandover,andapreschoolerwhoreadsthestorytoyoufrommemory.

Forchildrenwithdisabilitiesordevelopmentaldelays,however,alloftheseearlyliteracyskillsmaymaturemoreslowlythantheydoin

typicallydevelopingchildren.Participantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywilllearnstrategiestoenhanceliteracyskillsforchildrenwith

significantdisabilitiesandbeginadaptingearlyliteracymaterialstoreflecttheneedsofthesechildren. Theparticipantswillhavetheopportunity

totakehomethesematerialsattheendofthesession.


Email:

SmitaWorah,Ph.D.

SERCConsultant


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EventTitle IncludingChildrenwithIntellectualDisabilitiesinEarlyChildhoodEducationPrograms

03/05/11,Saturday 9:00AM 1:00PM SERCClassroom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


EarlyChildhood

Teachers

and

Administrators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]


CEUs: None

Fee: $25perperson

EventDescription: Whenearlychildhoodprogramsareinclusive,allchildrenbenefit. Inthissetting,teachersaremorelikelytoplanexperiencesthataddressthe

needsofawiderrangeofchildrenwithandwithoutdisabilities.

Participantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivitywilllearnsomeoftheskillsneededtoplanrichanddiverselearningexperiencesthatare

usefultochildrenwithintellectualdisabilities. Adaptationsandsupportsintheareasofcurriculum,environment,andpeerinteractionswillbe

shared.


Email:



EventTitle EarlyChildhoodStaffEducationandProfessionalDevelopmentPlans? Help!

03/08/11,Tuesday 1:00PM 4:00PM SERCLibraryCommunityRoom,Middletown

#Sessions: 1


LeadEducationAgencyPreschoolTeachersand

Administrators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)6321485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): MargaretGustafson

QualityInitiativeSpecialist,CTChartsA

Course

CEUs: None

Fee: None

EventDescription: Educationrequirementscanlooklikealphabetsoup(NAEYC,EHS,SR,DSS,etc.,etc.).CTChartsACoursecanhelpyounavigatethese

requirementsinordertocreateprofessionaldevelopmentplansforprogramstaffthatareSMART:Specific,Measurable,Attainable,Rewarding,

andTrackable.Participantsinthisprofessionaldevelopmentactivityshouldbringtheirquestionsandwillleavewithplanningtoolsfororganized,

planfulprofessionaldevelopmentexperiences.

Participantswillidentifythestaffqualificationrequirementsforeachoftheidentifiedsystems;learnhowtoconstructmeaningfulindividual

professionaldevelopmentplans;developanunderstandingoftheCTChartsACourseProfessionalRegistryandhowitcanbeusedtotrackstaff

qualifications;andunderstandConnecticuteducationresourcesandhowtoorganizedocumentationtomeetfundermandatesandprogramgoals.


Email:

ClaudiaSawyer

AdvisorandRetentionCounselor,CT

ChartsACourse


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EventTitle DiagnosisofInfantsandToddlers:IntroductiontoDiagnosticClassificationSystemDC:03R

03/10/11,Thursday 9:00AM 3:30PM MarriottCourtyard,Cromwell

03/11/11,Friday 9:00AM 3:30PM MarriottCourtyard,Cromwell

#Sessions: 2


EarlyInterventionServiceProvidersandAdministratorsAudience: Birth

3

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson


(860)632

1485 Ext: 268

[email protected]

Presenter(s): HeatherBonitzMoore

UnitedCommunity

and

Family

Services,

Norwich

CEUs: 1.4

Fee: $65perperson

EventDescription: ZerotoThreesdevelopmentallybaseddiagnostictool,theDC:03R,isbasedonagrowingunderstandingofearlycognitivedevelopment. The

newestversionofthemanual,knowninfullastheDiagnosticClassificationofMentalHealthandDevelopmentalDisordersofInfancyandEarly

Childhood,RevisedEdition,standstomakeearlytreatmentmoreeffectivethanever. Thenewcriteriaincludediagnosticsubsetsfordepression;

anxietydisorders,includingseparationanxietyandsocialanxiety;andfeedingbehaviordisorders.

Thefacilitatorsintheseinteractivesessionswillreviewtherevisedcriteriaandotheraspectsofdiagnosingandtreatingearlychildhoodmental

healthdisorders.ThesessionswillincludeademonstrationofthediagnosticprocessusingtheDecisionGuidelines;anexplanationofhowtheuse

ofvideotapeenhancesthediagnosticprocess;andinformationabouttherelationshipsbetweentheDC:03R,theDSMIV,andtheICD9orICD10.

Participants

in

this

two

day

professional

development

activity

will

learn

key

concepts

in

infant

mental

health;

the

development,

philosophy

and

useoftheDC:03R;anindepthexplorationoftheDC:03Rsmultiaxialsystem;clarificationofthefiveaxes;andhowtoapplyclinicalreasoning

anddiagnosticthinkingtocasesthatarepresentedforsmallgroupintensivecasediscussions.


Email:

KimShepardson

LicensedClinicalSocialWorker,East

Lyme



EventTitle OverviewofEvaluationInstrumentsandPractices

03/18/11,Friday 9:00AM 3:30PM Rensselaer(RAH),Hartford

#Sessions: 1


EarlyChildhoodGeneralandSpecialEducatorsand

Administrators

Audience: PreK,35

ContactPerson:

NattanealWilson

EducationServicesSpec

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