PREPARE Special Training Activities and Supports

 

 

Kristie and Ann getting ready to speak on location.

Between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013, Project PREPARE professionals will offer three types of training opportunities to assist child care providers with enhancing the services they provide to ALL children. 

2013 Workshops - Early Childhood Inclusion Series

Participants in each workshop will receive three contact hours approved by the MS Department of Health.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Register by calling the contact person under the city location you wish to attend.

#1: Early Universal Design for Learning Guidelines for Adapting the Physical and Learning Environment

Hattiesburg: Saturday, January 19 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Contact: Alicia Westbrook 601.266.6425
Registration Deadline: January 11, 2013

Columbus: Saturday, January 26 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Contact: Kristie Bowlin 662.397.1902
Registration Deadline: January 18, 2013

Jackson Area: Saturday, February 9 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Contact: Nicole Briceno 601.266.6983
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2013

#2: Incorporation of UDLG into Program Planning using MELG/MELS, DAP and the Classroom Curriculum

Hattiesburg: Saturday, January 19 from 1 - 4
Contact: Alicia Westbrook 601.266.6425
Registration Deadline: January 11, 2013

Columbus: Saturday, January 26 from 1 - 4
Contact: Kristie Bowlin 662.397.1902
Registration Deadline: January 18, 2013

Jackson Area: Saturday, February 9 from 1 - 4
Contact: Nicole Briceno 601.266.6983
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2013

#3: Self-esteem, Motivation, and Engagement as the Framework for Behavior Management

Hattiesburg: Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Contact: Nicole Briceno 601.266.6983
Registration Deadline: February 22, 2013

Columbus: Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Contact: Kristie Bowlin 662.397.1902
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2013

Jackson Area: Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Contact: Alicia Westbrook 601.266.6425
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2013

#4: Using UDLG to Advance Developmental Milestones across All Domains

Hattiesburg: Saturday, March 2 from 1 - 4
Contact: Nicole Briceno 601.266.6983
Registration Deadline: February 22, 2013

Columbus: Saturday, March 9 from 1 - 4
Contact: Kristie Bowlin 662.397.1902
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2013

Jackson: Saturday, March 23 from 1 - 4
Contact: Alicia Westbrook 601.266.6425
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2013

#5: The Use of UDLG to Advance Executive Functioning, Early Literacy, Numeracy and Science

Hattiesburg: Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Contact: Nicole Briceno 601.266.6983
Registration Deadline: April 26, 2013

Columbus: Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Contact: Kristie Bowlin 662.397.1902
Registration Deadline: May 3, 2013

Jackson Area: Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Contact: Ann Henson 601.331.7369
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2013

#6: Resources, Referrals, and Parent Engagement

Hattiesburg: Saturday, May 4 from 1 – 4
Contact: Nicole Briceno 601.266.6983
Registration Deadline: April 26, 2013

Columbus: Saturday, May 11 from 1 - 4
Contact: Kristie Bowlin 662.397.1902
Registration Deadline: May 3, 2013

Jackson Area: Saturday, May 18 from 1 – 4
Contact: Ann Henson 601.331.7369
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2013 

 

   

Congratulations to the 50 Early Childhood Professionals chosen for the 40 Hour Early Childhood Inclusion Certificate Program.    

Program Details

  • Offered in Columbus, Hattiesburg, and Jackson area
  • Includes 6 three hour trainings (18 hours total) in a workshop format
  • Includes 12 hours of self-directed training
  • Includes 10 hours of intense on-site mentoring in individual centers
          
On-going Technical Assistance:

Project PREPARE professionals come to your center to assist child care providers with children at risk or those with special needs. Call Ann Henson for more details 601.331.7369.