We will discuss fun ways to teach Number and Number Sense, One to One Correspondence, Equal More or Fewer, Money, Measurement, Geometry and Spatial Sense, and Patterns through Sensory, Art, Science, Dramatic Play, and Literacy.   Instructor - Holly Hendershot

Through lecture, individual activities, small group activities and reflection on current practices, participants will understand how the routines are the curriculum in an infant toddler setting. They will also relate the learning that takes place in routines to the Ohio Early Learning Depelopment Standards. The importance of culture in routines will be examined. The participants […]

In this session, participants will be given an introduction to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) approach to learning. Through activities and discussion, participants will learn the history and benefits of using STEAM-based expereinces in the preschool or afterschool classroom.   Instructor: Brittany Shutts

This is the 6 hr. initial training in the prevention and recognition of child abuse and neglect.  If you need the 3 hr. refresher course for you or your staff, please let us know.  You can call us at (800) 577-2276 or email us at contactece@coadinc.org.   Instructor: Karolyn Shafer

The ZERO TO THREE Critical Competencies for Infant-Toddler Educators™ Professional Development Mini-Series: Supporting Cognitive Development provides opportunities for infant-toddler educators to explore, understand, and practice critical interactions with infants and toddlers that support and nurture their cognitive development and learning. The series is designed for educators who work in home or center-based group settings with […]

Engaging families is critically important to the care and education of children. It is much more than families volunteering in the program or including them in fundraisers. Engaging families and maintaining open lines of communication is the essential to building rapport and cementing relationships. Come to this session to explore the importance of family engagement […]

3 Hr. refresher on the recognition and prevention of child abuse and neglect.   Instructor: Karolyn Schafer

The ZERO TO THREE Critical Competencies for Infant?Toddler Educators™ Professional Development Mini-Series: Supporting Language and Literacy Development provides opportunities for infant-toddler educators to explore, understand, and practice critical interactions with infants and toddlers that support and nurture their language and literacy development and learning. The mini-series is designed for educators who work in home or […]