Project PREPARE
Special Training
Activities and Supports
2012 Professional Learning Community (PLC) Training Schedule
Include Me, Engage Me, Inspire Me: Universal Design for Early Learning
January 10 Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:30 Horn Lake
January 12 Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30
Columbus
January 21 Saturday, 9:00 - 12:00 noon
Jackson
January 26 Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 Booneville
January 28 Saturday, 9:00 - 12:00 noon Greenville
February 18 Saturday, 9:00 - 12:00 noon Coffeeville
February 22 Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30 Meridian
Assistance for Teachers Serving Children with Disabilities
If your center is currently serving a child with a disability or if you have questions regarding the law, strategies for implementation of inclusion, adapting the curriculum, developmentally appropriate activities, or any other assistance, please contact Project PREPARE on our toll-free technical assistance hot line at 1.888.671.0051 (voice or TTY) or 601.331.7369. Supports available will be tailored to meet the needs of individual children and childcare centers. Please download and fill out this Project PREPARE 2012 Program Application to receive free assistance.
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A Professional Learning Community (PLC) is a group of early childhood educators who come together to share and collaborate with each other in order to increase the developmental and educational outcomes for young children (Adams, 2009; Sargent & Hannum, 2009). Research has shown that participation in PLCs has resulted in increased knowledge of early childhood educators’ and improved outcomes for children (Berry, Johnson, & Montgomery, 2005; Hollins, McIntyre, Debose, Hollins, & Towner, 2004). |
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| Additionally, early childhood educators who participated in PLCs reported professional development needs were met through meaningful conversations (Berry et al., 2005; Bolam, McMahon, Stoll, Thomas, & Wallace, 2005). This year, Project PREPARE staff members are excited to offer PLCs to early childhood teachers and directors across the state of Mississippi. The PLCs are designed to meet the needs of teachers while increasing developmental and educational needs of ALL children. Teachers who participate in PLCs will spend time discussing and collaborating on a variety of topics, sharing ideas, and completing activities relevant to the classroom. A Project PREPARE staff member will work closely with participants of the PLCs through on-site technical assistance and mentoring. Early childhood educators who participate in the PLCs will receive five child care contact hours approved by the Mississippi State Department of Health for each PLC attended. To sign-up for this exciting opportunity, please call 1.888.671.0051 (voice or TTY) or 601.331.7369. Back to top |
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