Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Signing Time Workshop

Signing Time Workshop

With Rachel Coleman

Friday, April 27, 2012
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Indiana Convention Center, Hall H
100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Rachel Coleman, Emmy-nominated host of Signing Time!, live and in person. Rachel will use songs, signs and group interaction from the

Signing Time series to teach families and children the power that comes from learning how to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). In addition, she will tell her inspiring story of being the mom of two children with special needs. Join her for a meet and greet after the show too!

Registration: $15.00 for Individual  $25.00 for Family of 5 or less

To register, go to http://www.utsprokids.org/ For more information contact Janice at 317-472-5602 registration@utsprokids.org


















Free Webinars

IACCRR

Free Webinars!

We hope you and your staff take advantage of this FREE opportunity. The trainings are delivered via the internet- no need to leave your site. All topics are relevant to early childhood, and will help you meet Paths to QUALITY annual in service training hours. Topics will include, Universal Precautions, Early Childhood Careers, Disability Awareness, Physical Activities, Math, Social Studies, and more. More than 10 webinars to choose from each month. Webinar times are convenient to you. 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST

Get a full list of monthly trainings here, then call 1-800-299-1627 to register!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Poison Prevention Class

Do you teach injury prevention programs for preschool and/or elementary school children?
• Are you looking for a new safety topic?
• Would you like to promote poison safety in your own community?

If you answered “yes” - the Indiana Poison Center can help you teach poison safety.

Who? For people who teach injury prevention programs for preschool and elementary school children.
How long? 3 hours. Provides poison prevention background for the instructor, how to effectively teach
poison safety to children and how to get the safety message home to parents.
How much? The workshop is FREE
Where? Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis
When? Wednesday February 22nd from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
 
Registration is limited to 10 Please contact Barbara Cole to confirm that an opening is available.
(317) 962-9248 bcole@iuhealth.org

NASA Ignite! Training Mission

NASA Ignite! Training Mission

Enrolling: Certified Teachers, Preservice
Teachers, and Afterschool Educators
 
When: March 17, 24, and April 28, 2012
Where: Marian University,Marian Hall Upper lobby (old Civic Theater area)
Time: 8:30-5:00
Topics:
Day 1, March 17 – Rocketry - rockets and discussion of expectations and responsibilities for the teachers (a "flight plan," so to speak)
Day 2, March 24– Astrobiology - life science (the body in space, NASA's search for other life in the universe)
Day 3, April 28- Space exploration (our near neighbors in the solar system and then moving beyond to comets, stars, and how we get there)

Cost: $75 (includes training, 3 lunches and teacher materials)

Seating is limited! Make checks payable to Marian University NASA Workshop

Commitment: Participants will commit to attending all 3 workshops and some additional training throughout the year facilitated by NASA educational consultants. Participants will be invited to teach hands-on activities at summer programs in the Indianapolis area. The Marian University Summer Learning Institute will provide a stipend for those who participate in summer teaching opportunities.

Reservation: Dr. Judy Bardonner, Director, Center for Community Learning,
Marian University; (317) 955-6545 jbardonner@marian.edu