Play and Developmentally Appropriate Practice = Learning
What do we mean when we say, "Play = Learning"? How does play enhance children's development? Participants will explore how play and creativity IS the essence of children's development and learning. Bring a creative play material(s) and/or manipulative(s) from your classroom. Bring a copy of the Early Learning Standards.
 
DATE:            4/5/2011
TIME:            6:00-9:00PM
PLACE:          YWCA of Adams County, Gettysburg PA17325

 
Effective Media Communication 
Effective Media Communication, with a focus on dealing with newspapers, radio, TV and social media with an emphasis on How to write a press release; How to write a letter to the editor and Why an Op-Ed piece could showcase a specific issue.
 
DATE:            4/9/2011
TIME:            10am-12pm
PLACE:          The United Way of Cumberland County, Carlisle PA 17013

DAP for Infants and Toddlers
Developmentally Appropriate Practice focused specifically on working with infants and toddlers. Participants will learn the most current information from NAEYCs New 3rd edition of Developmentally Appropriate Practices, from Birth through Age 8 and how to apply that information in day-to-day classroom operations and interactions with infants and toddlers.
 
DATE:            5/16/2011
TIME:            1-4PM
PLACE:          YWCA Lancaster, Lancaster PA17602