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Staff Development Opportunities Supporting Human Services Cluster-Pathway-Early Childhood Development and Services

2008 Workshop Credit Options

If you are planning on attending a workshops or course in June for credit or non-credit, please indicate by sending in the 2008 Summer Courses Registration Form

Stipends will be available for all offerings on a first come, first serve basis.

Are you interested in creating quality educators by serving on the team of professionals that builds new teachers (initial certification level) into top-notch educators (professional certification level)? If yes, you’ll need to complete official PDP Training. Read on for details on the DPI and WFCE sponsored workshop. 2008 Professional Development Plan Training

Note: the training will certify you to serve as a team member for all teachers.

Staff Development - Anatomy in Clay Workshop

This workshop will connect Wisconsin Teacher Standards and Content Standards to the activities and materials. A complimentary CD will be provided which integrates these standards into many units of study in Family and Consumer Sciences and/or Health Sciences. Those participants who send a related lesson plan to DPI for inclusion in a follow up CD by August 15, 2008 will receive a $100 stipend.

Family and Consumer Education License-#211 Child Care Service Initial License or Renewal Certification

Knowledge and Skills

Pathways

Early Childhood Development and Services
Counseling and Mental Health Services
Family and Community Services
Personal Care Services
Consumer Services

Early Childhood Development and Services

Overview: http://www.careerclusters.org 2005

“Early childhood development and services nurture and teach children”. Services include childcare centers, preschool programs, public schools, private households, family childcare homes, and before and after school programs. Sample occupations include:

Childcare Assistant/Worker
Teacher’s Assistant
Lead Teacher/Childcare Facilities
Assistant Director/Childcare Facilities
Director/Childcare Facilities
Nanny
Family Resource Center-Parent Educator
Preschool Teacher

Credentials

Training

H.S. certified course-Assistant Child Care Teacher

Community College or Technical Colleges-one-two-and three year programs in childcare, parenting, and child development

Four-year colleges and universities which offer degree programs in early childhood development and education

For questions about this information, contact Diane Ryberg (608) 267-9088

Last updated on 5/20/2008 11:08:28 AM

Family and Consumer Education 2008