CEED Summer 2010 Online Professional Development Opportunities
Five courses begin on one of two dates: June 7 and June 14.
Please register no later than one week before the session begins. There are no required prerequisites to participate in these courses. Continuing education certificates for 24 or 36 clock hours, approved and issued by the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota, can be earned by successfully completing course requirements. Courses are also approved for members of the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) (maximum: 24 clock hours per course but fee for 36 clock hour courses remains $340).
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June 7 to August 9, 2010
Introduction to Infant Mental Health
(24 clock hours), $225 plus required textbook
Instructor: Marit Appeldoorn, MSW, LICSW, St. David’s Child Development and Family Services
Parent-Infant Pathways:
An Educator’s Guide to Providing Information and Support to New Parents
(36 clock hours), $340 plus required materials
Instructor: Jolene Pearson, B.E.S., M.S., IMH-E® (IV), Minneapolis Public Schools, Early Childhood Special Education, Interagency Facilitator
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June 14 to August 16, 2010
Premature Babies and Their Parents:
Information and Insights for Early Intervention Personnel
(36 clock hours), $340 plus required materials
Instructor: Jolene Pearson, M.S., IMH-E® (IV), Minneapolis Public Schools, Early Childhood Special Education
Prenatal Developmental Intervention:
For Professionals Working with Families During Pregnancy
(24 clock hours), $225 plus required materials
Instructor: Joann O’Leary, Ph.D., MPH, MS
Bridging Education and Mental Health
(24 clock hours), $225 plus required materials
Instructor: Leah Hjelseth, MA, Doctoral candidate, Educational Psychology
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More Information
CEED online courses
Center for Early Education and Development (CEED)
College of Education and Human Development
University of Minnesota
1954 Buford Avenue, Suite 425
St. Paul, MN, 55108
Phone: 612-625-3058
PACER’s 2010 Family Leadership Summit - Saturday, May 1, 2010
Information
The Family Leadership Summit is an opportunity for parents of young children with special needs or health concerns who want to gain leadership skills and improve outcomes for other children and families facing similar concerns.
Come learn how to advocate for your children!
Who should attend the Family Leadership Summit:
Participants will:
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Agenda 8:30-9:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:30 Welcome and Introductions 9:30-10:15 Why Parent Leadership?, Judy Swett 10:15-10:30 Breakfast 10:30-11:45 Fostering the Leaders Among Us 11:45-12:45 Lunch and Networking 1:00-2:00 Grassroots Organizing 101, Kim Kang 2:00-2:45 Parent Panel 2:45-3:00 Action Plans, Evaluation & Close |
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At Pacer Center
You may register online or by phone:(952) 838-9000. Registration is required and must be received by April 15, 2010.
Accommodations will be available for parents traveling more than 70 miles one way. Local and regional IEICs are encouraged to financially support the attendance of one or two parent representatives.
For more information visit http://www.pacer.org/ec/summit/ or contact Judy Swett at 952-838-9000 or 800-537-2237.
Registration is required and must be received by April 15, 2010.
Space is limited, so please register early.
Sponsored by PACER’s Family Information and Resources Project. Funding for this workshop is made possible with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. The source of the funds is from federal awards, Special Education - Part B 619 and Part C.
Making Young & At Risk Children a Priority, Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Northland Foundation Presents Nationally Renowned Speaker
Anne Gearity on Making Young & At Risk Children a Priority
Dr. Gearity has a mental health practice with children, adolescents and adults; does community consultation and developed an innovative intervention model for very at risk young children presenting with aggressive behaviors in collaboration with the Washburn Center for Children. She specialize in development and risk/ how can we help young children manage adversity and keep growing.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
6:30-8:30 PM
Edgewater Conference Center, Lake Superior Room, 2400 London Road, Duluth
FREE of charge, but space is limited.
CEUs are available for Duluth Public Schools and cooperating school districts. If you have questions, email or call the Northland Foundation.
The Minds of Boys & Girls, Monday, April 12, 2010
Northland Foundation Presents Nationally Renowned Speaker
Michael Gurian on The Minds of Boys & Girls
Helping Our Children Do Their Best in School and Life
Bestselling author, international speaker, and co-founder of the Gurian Institute, Michael Gurian will explore the differences in girls’ and boys’ brains and how gender affects the way children behave and learn. He has pioneered efforts to bring neuro-biology and brain science into homes, schools, corporations, and public policy.
Monday, April 12, 2010,
6:30-8:30 PM
Inn on Lake Superior, Northern Lights Ballroom, Duluth
For parents, teachers, early childhood & youth development professionals, medical & mental health providers, and concerned adult community members
Free; no RSVP necessary
CEU’s are available for Duluth Public Schools & cooperating school districts
CONTACT:
Northland Foundation @ 218-723-4040 / 800-433-4045
Parents as Sexuality Educators, Wednesday April 21, 2010
- • Are you a parent of young children?
- • Do you struggle with questions like these:
- • What is sexuality?
- • When and how do I pursue this subject with my children?
- • Is it ever too soon or too late?
- • What is normal sexual development?
- • How do I handle specific questions, behaviors, and situations?
- • What about differing family values when it comes to beliefs, discipline, and guidance?
Please join us for an interactive forum where you can explore your role as the primary sexuality
educator of your children. Our small group will discuss parenting opportunities and challenges and
learn about typical developmental stages. The session will also help us understand signs that might
indicate that a child’s personal safety is being compromised, as well as give practical tips on how you
can talk with your children about sexual abuse.
Facilitated by:
Robbie Weisel, Parent-Child Programs Manager at Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Jolyn Techar, Education Groups Facilitator of Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County
Wednesday April 21st – 10 to 11 a.m.
Arrowhead Building (next to the Salvation Army)
505 12th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
Please RSVP by April 16th – group size is limited to 10 participants.
218-749-4725 (ask/leave message for Jolyn)
(A second program will be offered if there is enough interest.)
Sponsored by:
Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County
Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Parents as Sexuality Educators for Professionals, Wednesday April 21, 2010
- • Are you a professional who works with parents of young children?
- • Do the parents you work with struggle with questions like these:
- » » What is sexuality?
- » » When and how do we pursue this subject with children?
- » » Is it ever too soon or too late?
- » » What is normal sexual development?
- » » How do we handle specific questions, behaviors and situations?
- » » What about differing family values when it comes to beliefs, discipline, and guidance?
Please join us for a collaborative session on PASE (Parents Are Sexuality Educators) with:
Robbie Weisel, Parent-Child Programs Manager at Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Jolyn Techar, Education Groups Facilitator of Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County
Robbie and Jolyn will engage us in a conversation on helping parents and children navigate the lifelong
learning process around our human sexuality. The session will also help us understand signs that might
indicate that a child’s personal safety is being compromised, as well as give practical tips on how
parents can talk with their children about sexual abuse.
Wednesday April 21st – Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Arrowhead Building (next to the Salvation Army)
505 12th Avenue West
Virginia, MN 55792
Please RSVP by April 16th – group size is limited to 10 participants.
218-749-4725 (ask/leave message for Jolyn)
(A second program will be offered if there is enough interest.)
Sponsored by:
Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County
Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Love & Logic Success With All Kids
Participants will learn: Practical techniques for effective educators; how to avoid power struggles and effective limits for all students; how to have more fun and laugh with your students.
Target Audience: Paraprofessionals (special education, general education, Title One, substitutes)
April 17, 2010, Cost $15 (includes refreshments, materials & lunch)
9 am to 3 pm at the Northeast Service Cooperative, Mt. Iron, MN
Register on-line, click on the orange workshop registration tab. Call Tasha Honkola at 748-7605 with questions.
Fitness for Children with Disabilities, Saturday, April 17
Fitness for Children with Disabilities: Developing Programs Using High-Intensity Strength Training, Agility and Balance Training
Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00
Proctor High School, Proctor, MN
Room S128 & Fitness Center
Enter through Door #5 (faces the parking lot)
131 9th Avenue, Proctor, MN
Target Audience: Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists, Regular/adaptive physical education teachers and coaches. This workshop is approved for Category 1 Credits from MN APTA.
Proposed Schedule:
8:00 - 8:30 Registration
8:30 - 9:00 Introduction; Overview
9:00 - 12:00 Strength Training: Lecture and Lab; includes 15minute break
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and Networking
1:00-2:45 Agility and Balance Training: Lecture and Lab; includes 15 minute break
2:45 - 3:45 Putting it All Together: Developing Fitness Plan
3:45 - 4:00 Final Comments; Evaluation
Cost: $35.00
Please register online at: www.nesc.k12.mn.us. Click on the orange workshop registration tab to find this workshop. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if accommodations are needed to participate in this event, please contact TashaHonkola at 218-748-7605 at least 10 days prior to the session.
Puzzled about Asperger Syndrome? Discovery Series Workshop, Saturday, March 20
We Believe that Parents are “Experts” in the Autism Spectrum Discovery Process and that’s what makes The Discovery Series so unique. Staff and parents who belong to the Autism Society of Minnesota present these courses. Each small-group course allows participants to meet a variety of parents who share practical ideas and insights on parenting a child on the autism spectrum.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Northeast Service Cooperative
5525 Emerald Ave.
Mt. Iron, MN 55768
The goals of the course are to:
� Understand Asperger Syndrome
� Learn about community resources
� Help parents gain skills and expertise in handling their day-to-day challenges
� Provide insight and support for parents on the joys and challenges of rearing a child with ASD
� Learn how to work effectively with local school districts
Each session is tailored to the participants’ needs and level of knowledge. Regardless of background in ASD, each person will gain crucial insights into the realm of autism during the Discovery Series.
Topics
� Definition of Asperger Syndrome
� Feelings experienced by parents
� Working with schools
� Learning about therapies – ABA and Floor time
� Teaching daily living skills, like dressing and toileting
� Helping with sensory needs
� Understanding how your child’s socialization impacts daily life
� Strategies to change problem behavior
� Using social stories
� Ideas to improve family life
� Community resources
There is no cost for this workshop. Lunch and materials will be provided. Participants take home a resource book on these topics to reference for years to come.
To register, contact Tasha Honkola at (218) 748-7605 or thonkola@nesc.k12.mn.us.
SMART Board Training March 9 & March 12
This training is for the SMART brand of interactive whiteboards that are being installed in many schools. Before registering, check out what brand of interactive whiteboard you have in your school. 8:15 am registration, the training begins at 8:30 am and runs until 2:30 pm. Cost is $110 per person. Register at http://www.nesc.k12.mn.us/registrations or call Jeanette Mellesmoen at 748-7617.
The training schedule is as follows:
March 9, 2010 Level 1 (beginner) Smartboard Training
March 12, 2010 Level 2 (for users who’ve had their board approx 6 months)