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CECPD Summer Newsletter 2011
Welcome
We hope you are finding this publication fun and helpful. We encourage
you to forward this newsletter to anyone who is looking for complete and
meaningful training.
Are we missing anything? What would you like to see in this newsletter?
Send you ideas to cecpd@ou.edu.
WEBINARS!
Learn about Environment Rating
Scale (ERS) Services and Program
Administration Scales (PAS) all from
the convenience of your own
computer! CECPD is offering webinars
for Family Child Care Homes and
Centers. We will take your questions
any time during the presentation.
We have webinars scheduled every month. Please contact HA Dedmon
at harriet@ou.edu for more information or visit the ERS Page on the
CECPD website.
Meet our featured staff member...
LEAH SHERMAN
Position: Staff Assistant II/REWARD
Technician
Works at CECPD since February 2009
Other than the paycheck and your alarm
clock, what keeps you coming in to CECPD
every morning?
Definitely the people!! My co-workers at CECPD are my friends. I love
that we work hard together, but we can also have fun. It makes
coming to work not feel like such a chore. I also work with a great
team. I am so blessed to work with people who are not only hard
working, but also are so sweet and kind.
Your favorite unhealthy treat is?
Anything chocolate, it's my weakness
Who do you think is the most important person alive today?
Me. I don't say that to be vain. The reason I say myself is because I
am the only person alive that can make a difference in my life. I have
influences in the world that inspire me, but I am the only person who
can actually decide to change my life for the better. I believe that if
In This Issue
Welcome
Webinars
Featured Staff
Member
Upcoming Trainings
Quick Links
CECPD
OCCS
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I decide to live my life for the better, I can inspire people around me
to do the same.
Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?
Invisible. You could have access to so much. If I were invisible I would
have definitely gone to the Royal Wedding and sat right next to the
queen, who could stop me!
Your favorite quote or motto:
Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,"
declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future."
Why do you do this kind of work?
In the REWARD Oklahoma program, we award stipends to those
individuals who work so hard in their field every day. I would like to
think that in my position I am giving them a pat on the back for a job
well done, and that's a nice feeling.
UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy offers training specifically designed for
licensed child care center directors, assistant directors, and
administrators.
Leadership Academy I provides 47 hours of training that meets the
requirements for Two and Three Star centers.
Leadership Academy II is exclusively offered to Leadership Academy I
graduates. Each session has a specific focus and provides the director
the opportunity to plan effectively for change.
Leadership Academy III introduces the theoretical foundations of child
development as it relates to social, emotional, cognitive and physical
growth of children.
*To be eligible for Leadership Academy
II and III, you must have completed
Leadership Academy I and hold a
current Oklahoma Registry Director's
Credential.
Check our website for current
opportunities.
Focused Portfolios
The Focused Portfolios Process is a system for documenting a child's
growth and development using a planned structure that captures and
illustrates all areas of development and progress. Teachers will learn
techniques, tools, and strategies for getting started.
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Click here to visit the Focused Portfolios page on the CECPD website.
Literacy in Action
Literacy in Action is research-based Professional Development that
strives to:
Increase teacher's use of SBRR
(Scientifically Based Reading
Research) strategies related to
oral language, phonological
awareness, alphabet knowledge,
and print awareness
Prepare young children for
successful entry into
kindergarten
Enhance young children's language and cognitive development
through high-quality instruction
Provide continuous professional development based on scientific
research
Create centers of educational excellence
Online and On-Site Early Literacy Course information (click here).
Creating Effective Learning Environments
This 20 hour, Tier II module begins with the premise that nurturing
relationships are the foundation of a quality environment for children.
Design and organization of space, time, and materials for the effective
implementation of the five interest centers required by "Reaching for
the Stars" are highlighted.
Current Schedule can be found on our website.
Early Learning Guidelines
This 20 hour, Tier II professional development module is designed to
teach the following principles:
The importance of early learning guidelines
Accurate interpretation of the early learning
guidelines
Appropriate application of the early learning
guidelines
Curriculum development and the early
learning guidelines
Documenting early learning guidelines
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Current Schedule can be found on our website.