Early Childhood Education
Professional Development Calendar
2007-2008

September 2007

18 & 19

A Functional, Family-Centered Process for IFSP Development and Service Delivery

6

25

NAEYC Accreditation Road Trip:  Overview of NAEYC Accreditation System, Session A

7

27

Replays:  Enhancing Emotional and Behavioral Development of Young Children with ASD

9

October 2007

3

Integrating Early Literacy in the Curriculum:  A Study Group, Day 1

10

9

CT’s “Early Childhood Outcome” (ECO) Requirement

11

11

NAEYC Study Group

8

17

Integrating Early Literacy in the Curriculum:  A Study Group, Day 2

10

18 & 19

Program Development for Young Children with ASD Using the SCERTST Process

12

25 & 26

Assessing Toddlers and Preschoolers with Autism Using the ADOS

13

November 2007

1

The Revised ECERS-R:  Overview and Applications for Program Improvement, Session A

15

1 & 2

Reflective Practice:  A Relationship-Based Approach

14

7

Integrating Early Literacy in the Curriculum:  A Study Group, Day 3

10

9

Assessing 3 to 5 Year Olds with Special Needs

19

14

NAEYC Accreditation Road Trip:  Overview of NAEYC Accreditation System, Session B

7

16

Supporting Toddlers with Social-Communication Delays

20

17

Introduction to Autism for Early Childhood Community-Based Teachers & Administrators

21

20

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

22

27

The Revised ECERS-R Connecticut Certification, Strand 1

17

29

Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation & Meltdowns with Children with ASD, Session A

23

30

Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation & Meltdowns with Children with ASD, Session B

23

December 2007

7

Bilingual Language Learners

24

12

Introduction to Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with Preschoolers with ASD

25

14

Putting It Together with Science, Math, and Literacy, Day 1

26

18 & 19

Promoting Child Engagement in Early Childhood Special Education

27

January 2008

11

Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with Preschoolers with Autism:  Advanced Session

28

17

NAEYC Accreditation Road Trip:  Overview of NAEYC Accreditation System, Session C

7

25

Putting It Together with Science, Math, and Literacy

26

February 2008

1 Early Childhood Conference: Appropriate Practice in Preschool and Kindergarten  

7        

Pediatric Dysphagia:  Management of the Whole Child

29

13 Introduction to Collaborative Teaching in Early Childhood Programs  

27

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) for Young Children with Challenging Behaviors

30

29 Best Practices in Early Childhood Education: Meeting the Needs of All Children  

March 2008

5

Building Collaborative, Person-Centered Teams through the IEP & IFSP Processes

31

7

Serving Young Children with Autism in Inclusive Classrooms

32

8

Creative and Aesthetic Arts in Early Childhood

33

11 & 12

Responsive Teaching:  Relationship-Focused Intervention for Young Children with ASD

34

13

Infant Toddler Mental Health

35

25

The Revised ECERS-R:  Overview and Applications for Program Improvement, Session B

15

April 2008

10

Together We Will:  Create Motor and Movement Experiences for Young Children

5

22

The Revised ECERS-R Connecticut Certification, Strand 2

17

25 Bilingual Language Learners -- New Date  

May 2008

3

Including Children with Motor Difficulties in Early Childhood Programs

36

6 & 7

Consultation in the Early Childhood Setting:  Role of Itinerant & Consulting Teachers

37

20 Addressing Challenging Behaviors in the Preschool Classroom  

22

Using CT’s Preschool Curriculum Framework in Programs Serving Children with Disabilities

38

June 2008

10 & 11

Building the Bridge from the IEP to the Preschool Curriculum Framework

39

 

Getting Along with Each Other in the Early Childhood Classroom

40