Join us in New Orleans at the NAEYC Professional
Development Institute
June 8-11, 2008
Meet our faculty and staff and learn more about the
activities sponsored by the McCormick Tribune Center for Early Childhood
Leadership at the Spotlight Forum, Monday, June 9 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. (New Orleans
Marriot, Grand Ballroom).
What's New in Director Credentialing and Training?
Paula Jorde Bloom, Chip Donohue, and Teri Talan
Monday, June 9, 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
(Sheraton New Orleans – Napoleon A1-A3)
Achieving Excellence in Online Teacher Education
and Professional Development: A Showcase of Higher Education Innovations and
Opportunities
Chip Donohue, Selena Fox, Douglas Clark, Lisa Holstrom, and Paula Jorde Bloom
Tuesday, June 10, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. (New Orleans Marriott – Balconies IJK)
Administrators, Get Connected! Integrating Web 2.0 Tools into Program Management
Tim Walker and Tim Waxenfelter
Tuesday, June 10, 8:00 -10:00 a.m. (New Orleans Marriott – Mardi Gras Ballroom E)
Saving Time, Saving Money, Saving Steps:
Practical Advice for Program Administrators on Making the Most of Technology
Douglas Clark, Chip Donohue, and Tim Walker
Tuesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(New Orleans Marriott – Grand Ballroom – Carondelet)
Supporting Directors as the Gatekeepers to Quality
Jill Bella, Linda Butkovich, and Robyn Kelton
Tuesday, June 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (New Orleans Marriott – Studios 3-4)
Meaningful Instruction: Using an Apprenticeship
Model to Maximize Online Learning
Douglas Clark
Tuesday, June 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (New Orleans Marriott – Mardi Gras Ballroom
E)
Connect early childhood professionals from across
the country for a week-long online discussion with Keith Pentz. Mr. Pentz,
National Education Advisor for Kaplan, has been in the field of education for
nearly 30 years. He has experience in infant, toddler, kindergarten, and
elementary classrooms. He has also been involved in a variety of early childhood
research and hands-on programs—specifically regarding play therapy and play as a
strategy for the development of cognitive processes. Beginning Monday, June 2
participants can go to our Web site to
Last
chance to register! This course provides intermediate instruction to computer technology as an
administrative tool in the management of child care programs. Lab sessions will
be held at NLU's North Shore Campus in Room 627 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Additional content will be delivered online. Topics include: Creating electronic
forms with Microsoft Word 2007; constructing complex spreadsheets with Microsoft
Excel 2007; designing promotional materials with Microsoft Publisher 2007; and
building databases with Microsoft Access 2007. Funding is provided by the
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). Participant portion of the
training cost is only $75. This fee includes instruction, textbook, flash drive,
and training materials. Scholarships are available. Participants may also receive two semester hours of graduate credit from
National-Louis University (ECE535, Technology in Child Care Administration II) by
paying an additional $578. To register,
Join the ranks of over 400 directors in Illinois who have taken part in this
extraordinary professional development experience. Taking Charge of Change is
guaranteed to transform how you think about your role as an early childhood
leader. Training begins with a six-day residential institute August 4-9,
2008 at the McCormick Tribune Center for Early Childhood Leadership in Wheeling.
Topics focus on individual and organizational change and the director's role as
change agent. A comprehensive model for improving the quality of early childhood
programs is presented. A follow-up retreat will be held November 13-15, 2008
where participants report on their progress in implementing a program
improvement plan. Taking Charge of Change culminates with four days of training
in conjunction with Leadership Connections in May 2009.
The McCormick Tribune Center for Early Childhood Leadership has received funding
again this year to sponsor eight trainers to join us for our Taking Charge of
Change leadership training. The goal of our Train-the-Trainer initiative is to
develop a cadre of informed and experienced trainers who can implement the
components of the Taking Charge of Change training model to support the
leadership development of early childhood center directors in other states. The
target audience for this Train-the-Trainer initiative is community college
instructors, supervisors of multi-site programs, trainers and technical
assistance specialists who work for resource and referral agencies, and
organization development consultants who support directors' quality enhancement
endeavors. Application deadline is June 20, 2008. For more information,
The Next Generation of Chicago Leaders project, funded by the McCormick Tribune
Foundation, is an advanced leadership training program designed for seasoned
professionals. Experienced directors and education coordinators of nonprofit and
for-profit early childhood programs in Chicago are encouraged to apply. This
unique opportunity will be limited to 18 individuals who have exhibited
leadership potential and have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the
quality of care and education for young children.