Announcements:

 
Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children's TYLENOL® National Child Care Teacher Awards™
Recognizing the need to raise the status of child care teachers and the need for quality child care, the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation (TLLCCF) created the Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children's TYLENOL® National Child Care Teacher Awards™.  This award acknowledges the critical role of child care teachers in providing quality early care and education. Fifty teachers are selected for their commitment and dedication to the children they serve. Of the top ten recipients, one is selected to receive the Helene Marks Award as National Child Care Teacher of the year.
Audience: Early care and education providers
Date: Deadline December 4, 2009

Now Accepting Applications for CAEYC Awards & Grants-  California Association for the Education of Young Children
Receive free conference registration, purchase classroom materials, or earn funding for education by winning one of CAEYC's awards and grants! Apply now for any or all six awards and grants offered by CAEYC for members only. Only COMPLETE applications with all supporting documents postmarked by the deadline will be considered.
Audience: CAEYC members
Contact: Visit www.caeyc.org for more information
Date: Application deadline is Friday, January 1, 2010

A Grant for Going Green- Nickelodeon
Each Big Green Help Grant will provide up to $5,000 for resources to schools and community-based organizations to support environmentally-friendly projects that educate and inspire kids to (1) take care of the environment; (2) be active and live healthier; and/or (3) engage in community service.
Audience: Schools, and community-based organizations
Date: Deadline is December 31, 2009
Contact: For application and more information visit: http://www.nick.com/minisites/biggreen/grants/index.jhtml 


Training & Events:

November 2009


Workshops for Early Childhood Education Teachers- California Preschool Instructional Networks (CPIN) Region 9
Schedule of upcoming workshops, topics include: Early Mathematics, English Language Development, Social Emotional Development, and Language and Literacy. See schedule for more information and dates.
Audience: Early childhood educators
Date: Various dates through May 2010
Contact: rcote@ocde.us or call 714-708-4990

Family Support Network 2009 Developmental Screening Program Schedule- Children's and Families Commission of Orange County, Family Support Network
The Developmental Screening Program screens children ages 0-5 for developmental, cognitive, behavioral and health concerns. Qualified therapists screen children in the following areas: Gross and fine motor skills, speech and language, vision, hearing, dental health, physical health and mental health.
Audience: Parents of 0-5 year old children
Date: Various dates and locations in Orange County
Contact: www.familysupportnetworkca.com

Developmental Screening Training Opportunity- Help Me Grow
In support of the effort to have all children in Orange County receive developmental & behavioral screenings with appropriate screening tools, Help Me Grow is offering the following training on the Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social Emotional.
Audience: Early care and education professionals
Contact: 714-939-7142

COPE-ing with Toddler Behavior- CUIDAR, Children's and Families Commission of Orange County, CHOC Children's Early Developmental Assessment Center, University of California Irvine Health Care
Are you having a hard time with behavior or development of your 1 to 3 year old? You are not alone! There is a new resource that promotes positive parenting and development of your toddler; a free 8-session parenting skills course.
Audience: Parents of 0-3 year old children
Date/Location: Registration now open! Pretend City Begins: January 28, 2010, 9-11 am; South Orange County Family Resource Center Begins: February 2, 2010, 5:30-7:30 pm
Contact: 949-824-4449

Parent to Parent Family Training on AD/HD- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
Parent to Parent provides educational information and support for individuals and families dealing with AD/HD. The curriculum was developed by parents who have lived the experience, but who also have had access to the best researchers and practitioners in the country.
Audience: Parents
Contact: Great Orange County CHADD Chapter at ADHDmeeting@pacbell.net or call 714-490-7022

Getting it Right the First Time: ADHD Evaluation and Diagnosis- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
The Child Development Center, UC Irvine cordially invites you to spend an evening with Dr. Wigal learning about evaluation and diagnosis of ADHD including the common associated diagnoses.
Audience: Parents
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2010 7-9 pm
Contact: ajun@uci.edu or call 949-824-8372

Parenting Your Behaviorally-Challenging Child- United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County
This 6-week course will educate parents about the Collaborative Program Solving (CPS) method to guide their children to avoid meltdowns, gain lagging skills and improve parent-child communication.
Audience: Parents and guardians of children and teens with difficult-to manage behaviors
Date: February 11-March 18, 2010, Thursdays, 7-9 pm
Location: UCP of Orange County, Irvine
Contact: 949-333-6411

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Irvine Valley College Human Development Department offers many classes for early childhood educators. To view current schedule click here.