The Key Connection Week of March 26, 2012
Professional Development Corner
Professional Development At A Glance Look What’s in This Check out the Professional Development Events Week’s Edition taking place throughout the Northeast Region April 2, 2012 to May 6, 2012. To view this list, please PA Key Website see the attached Professional Development Calendar. Professional Development Corner You can also find the calendar under the Professional Development Section on the CSC Website. To see a Professional Development At A Glance complete list of upcoming events and to register visit Coming Soon!! www.pakeys.org. Professional Development Conference New School-Age Professional Development Opportunity Save-The-Date Upcoming Professional Development Event through NCC Through Their Eyes Conference School Age Professional Development Credential (SAPC) Advisor Institute Keystone STARS Informational Learning Communities Meetings 2012 LANAEYC Conference Bucks County Tender Bridges Training We are in the process of scheduling 1-2-3 Magic Keystone STARS Informational meetings CARES/HANDS Young Children’s Fair throughout the Northeast Region for May Special Needs Conference and June. Effective Positive Behavior Support for Parents Keystone STARS Grant Update Keep watching The Key Connection for Look What’s Happening dates, times and locations. Professional Development Conference May 5, 2012
Location: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA
Time: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm Registration begins at 8:00
Cost: $30.00 per person (Includes Lunch) New Format!! This conference is a new format has been planned by volunteer directors in Monroe and Pike Counties and the NE Key. The planning committee provided input on topics, locations and instructors ~ and planned this day is just for you! You and a co-worker will choose one track and you will be able to explore, discover, reflect and strategize through one track and leave the conference with new ideas to implement in your classroom or program!
Co-workers may register in pairs. Choose one co-worker to attend the same track as you!
Directors do not have to register in pairs
Seating is Limited! Register TODAY at www.paykeys.org !!!
** For more information see the attached Monroe Pike Conference May 2012 flyer. The flyer will also be available on the CSC website under the Professional Development section. **
New School-Age Professional Development Opportunity
Here is a new School-Age professional Development Opportunity! On May 22, 2012, 7:00 pm- 8:30pm
Bullies Begone! will be presented at the Lipkin Theatre on the campus of Northampton Community College, Green Pond campus.
Ms. Wiseman is an internationally recognized expert on children, teens, parenting, bullying, social justice, and ethical leadership. She’s well known for her best-seller Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends and the New Realities of Girl World. It became the basis for the movie Mean Girls. She writes the monthly “Ask Rosalind” column in Family Circle magazine. She has written the “Owning Up Curriculum,” a comprehensive social justice program for grades 6-12, which is in widespread use throughout the country.
The Northeast SAC Project will offer a limited number of reduced registrations to School-age teachers and Directors in the NE Region. Registrants will pay only $10.00, instead of $25.00 and you will receive a great resource!
Register on the calendar at www.pakeys.org Act quickly, seating limited. This is a very timely and important topic for all school-age staff and directors. SAVE –THE –DATE
June 21, 2012
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Poverty Simulation
Training Institute, Community Services for Children/ NE KEY 1520 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA 18109
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunity through NCC
Business Acumen for Early Learning Programs and Basic Budgeting for Early Childhood Development: making Effective Decisions through Financial Literacy
Wednesdays: April 11, 2012, May 9, 2012, June 6, 2012
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center 511 East Third Street, Room 527, Bethlehem
Cost: $40.00
Call 1-877-543-0998 or click on ECPD9688-U1 to enroll by April 2nd
** For more information, please see the attached NCC Business Acumen 2011-2012 flyer. This information will also be available on the CSC website under the Professional Development section. **
Through Their Eyes Conference
April 13, 2012
8:30 am to 1:00 pm
East Stroudsburg University, Keystone Room
Join them for their 14th Annual Celebration of Life, People, and Success
East Stroudsburg is honored to have speakers of extraordinary courage, wisdom, and abilities. These individuals have rich experiences in overcoming attitudinal, physical, and cultural barriers. They offer messages of hope and inspiration about life and the path to success and achievement in our society.
This Conference is Free!
** For more information on this conference, please see the attached Through Their Eyes Conference flyer. The information will also be available on the CSC website under the Professional Development section. **
Check out the NEW Learning Communities Coming to your County!!
Learning Communities are being scheduled for the 2011-2012 program year!
Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the Learning Communities in your County!
Learning Communities are designed to give you the information you need to meet the Keystone STAR Standards to Move UP in STARS or maintain your current STAR Level.
**All Learning Communities with a $5.00 fee participants will receive 2 Professional Development hours which meet Keystone STAR Standards **
To see the latest list of Learning Communities check out the attached Learning Communities flyer. This information will also be available on the CSC Website under the Learning Communities section. See you at the next Learning Community!
2012 LANAEYC Conference
Date: April 14, 2012
Time: 8:00 am to 3:45 pm
Location: The Eastonian 90 Kunkle Drive Easton, PA 18045
“Building Your Bounce”
Learn More About the Whole Child From an Expert:
Nefertiti Bruce, M.Ed., is an Early Childhood Specialist and trainer for the Devereux Foundation. In her lectures and trainings, she stresses and emphasizes the importance of social and emotional health and development in children. She has dedicated her work to educating parents, teachers and administrators on the importance of paying attention to not only how our children perform academically, but also how they feel on the inside. She received her undergraduate degree from Virginia State University, and her graduate degree from Chestnut Hill College in Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the Devereux Early Childhood Initiative, Nefertiti worked as a Preschool and Kindergarten teacher in the city of Philadelphia.
** For more information about the conference and to register please see the attached LANAEYC Conference Brochure 2012. The brochure will also be available on the CSC Website under the Professional Development section. ** Bucks County Tender Bridges Training
Different Drums for Different Drummers: Exploring the human laboratory (aka your classroom)
May 17, 2012 8:30 am to 9:00 am – Registration 9:00 am to 3:00 pm – Workshop
Location: Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 705 N. Shady Retreat Road Doylestown, PA 18901
How to Register: Register on the BCIU website at www.bucksiu.org go to the Professional Learning Catalog. Submit the $30.00 fee to the Bucks County Intermediate Unit. The fee includes coffee and lunch.
** For more information on this professional development opportunity, please see the attached Tender Bridges flyer. The flyer will also be available on the CSC website under the Professional Development section. **
1-2-3 Magic CARES/HANDS Young Children’s Fair
Add/ADHD Solutions That Work Come Celebrate “Week of the Young Child” Presented by Dr. Thomas Phelan April 28, 2012 April 28, 2012 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Elk Lake Elementary School Elk Lake Elementary School 100 School House Road, Dimock 100 School House Road, Dimock FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! Call 570-836-2350 for more information and to Fun Event for families with young children! reserve your seat. Seating is Limited! So call by April 24th if interested in attending. Magic Show, Face Painting, Prize Drawings, Games, Refreshments and so much more!!! This program is FREE of charge! ** Please share the 1-2-3 Magic and Young ** For more information please see the 1-2-3 Magic Children’s Fair flyer with your families and staff. and Young Children’s Fair flyer under The Key The flyer will be on the CSC website under The Connection section on the CSC website. ** Key Connection section ** Special Needs Conference 2012 Effective Positive Behavior Support for Parents Resiliency in Young Children for Early Childhood Professionals and Families May 17, 2012 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:15 am to 1:00 pm MHMR at the Park Street Complex, Honesdale
Berks IU Education Centre Parents with children between ages 18 months 2101 Centre Avenue, Reading and 6 years
Cost: $20.00 Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you unsure Includes continental breakfast how to handle your child’s behavior?
th Registration Deadline: April 9 Come learn techniques on how to use effective positive behavior support. For more information call Robin Teitelbaum at 610-236-4804 Walk away with useful tools to use in your home! Register online at www.pakeys.org and mail the FREE Workshop!! registration form along with a check for $20 payable to Service Access Management, Inc., RSVP by May 11th to Laurie at 570-937-3065 Attn: Robin Teitelbaum, 19 N. 6th Street, Reading, PA 19601 ** Please share the attached Wayne County **For additional information on the conference Workshop flyer with your families! This please see the Special Needs Conference flyer information will also be available on the CSC located on the CSC website under the Professional website under The Key Connection section. ** Development section. **
We are almost out of grant funds for 2011-2012! As of March 30th we have expended 95% of the Grant funds. Time is running out! Our grant barometer is almost at the top! Once it is completely RED all grant funds will be gone for 2011-2012.
Don’t wait…. If you think you are eligible to receive a grant this program year and have not sent in your grant application yet, contact your STARS Manager. They will be able to answer your questions and assist in you getting your grant application submitted. Look What’s Happening April Here is a list of things happening throughout the Northeast Region in the month of March. Please share with your families and staff. 3 Gearing Up For Kindergarten (5 of 8 sessions) – 6:00 – 7:30 pm – ECDC, 1350 Sullivan Trail, Easton. For more information contact Brenda Pickard at 610-43-6210 or at [email protected]
5 Luzerne County Celebrates Month of the Young Child – Family Engagement Event – 10:00 am – Country Charm Learning Center, Drums.
10 Gearing Up For Kindergarten (6 of 8 sessions) – 6:00 – 7:30 pm – ECDC, 1350 Sullivan Trail, Easton. For more information contact Brenda Pickard at 610-43-6210 or at [email protected]
13 BCAEYC Annual Child Advocacy Breakfast – 8:00 am – Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland
13 Luzerne County Celebrates Month of the Young Child – Fight Crime, Invest in Kids Event – 10:00 am – Luzerne County Head Start, Beekman St, Wilkes-Barre.
16 PA Promise Day at the Phillies – 4:05 pm – For tickets contact Courtney Bright at the Phillies Sales Office at 215- 463-5000, extension 5110
17 Lehigh Valley Story Time at Palmer Park Mall, Easton – 11:00 am. For more information contact Jan Schwartz at 610-807-5745 or [email protected].
17 Different Drums for Different Drummers- Bucks County Tender Bridges Training – 8:30 am to 3:00 pm – Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22, 705 N. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown. Questions contact Ann Faraoni at 215-348-2940, ext. 1411 or at [email protected]
18 Gearing Up For Kindergarten (7 of 8 sessions) – 6:00 – 7:30 pm – ECDC, 1350 Sullivan Trail, Easton. For more information contact Brenda Pickard at 610-43-6210 or at [email protected]
20 Luzerne County Celebrates Month of the Young Child – Business Community Event – 10:00 am – Misericordia University, Dallas.
21-28 Week of the Young Child
23 New Milford Head Start Registration – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm – 304 Church Street, New Milford
25 Gearing Up For Kindergarten (8 of 8 sessions) – 6:00 – 7:30 pm – ECDC, 1350 Sullivan Trail, Easton. For more information contact Brenda Pickard at 610-43-6210 or at [email protected]
26 BCAEYC Early Childhood Professional Development Event – 6:00 to 9:00 pm – Willow Dale Elementary School Gymnasium, 720 Norristown Road, Warminster
26 Free Early Childhood Screenings – 1:30 – 4:30 pm – Barrett paradise Friendly Library, 6500 Route 191, Cresco - For more information contact Roxanne Powell at 570-517-3958 or at [email protected] April
26 LCCC hosts Dinner Theater for Paraprofessionals – 5:00 to 8:00 pm - LCCC’s Community Services Center, 4525 Education Park Dr., Schnecksville. To register go to www.lccc.edu/paraproworkshop or call 610-799-1197.
27 Luzerne County Celebrates Month of the Young Child – Public Policy Forum – 10:00 am – Wyoming Valley Children’s Association, Forty Fort.
28 1-2-3 Magic – ADD/ADHD Solutions that Work – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Elk Lake Elementary School, 100 School House Road, Dimock. For more information call 570-836-2350.
28 CARES/HANDS Young Children’s Fair - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Elk Lake Elementary School, 100 School House Road, Dimock. For more information call 570-465-5040.
28 2012 Berks County Special Needs Conference – 7:15 am to 1:00 pm – Berks IU Education Center, 2101 Centre Avenue, Reading. For more information call Robin Teitelbaum – 610-236-4804.
May
10 Susquehanna County CARES Open House – 6:00 to 8:00 pm - CARES/Literacy offices, 17544 Route 11 in New Milford. For more information, contact Stephnie Thornton at (570) 465-5040 or [email protected].
15 Lehigh Valley Story Time at Palmer Park Mall, Easton – 11:00 am. For more information contact Jan Schwartz at 610-807-5745 or [email protected].
17 Effective Positive Behavior Support Parent Workshop – 3:30 to 6:00 pm – MHMR at the Park Street Complex in Honesdale. For more information and to register contact Laurie at 570-937-3065.
21 Engaging School Boards in Early Education: Taking Away the Fear – 1:00 to 3:00 pm – United Way of the Lehigh Valley, 1110 American Parkway NE, Allentown. For more information contact Tracy Weaver at [email protected] or at 717-805-6013.
If you know of an event that is taking place in your community and would like to share it, please send the information to Beth Gambone at [email protected].