Posted by Julie Stone on September 20, 2010 under News | 
Early Childhood Mental Health and Early Childhood Education Institute
Making the Connection
The Ohio Head Start Association has received notification from the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board that all sessions of the Early Childhood Mental Health and Early Childhood Education Institute have been approved for Counselor and Social Worker CPE for a total of 13.25 Clock Hours. Participants will be able to apply on-site for credit; there is no additional fee.
Date: Wednesday, October 27 – Friday, October 29, 2010
Location: Doubletree Hotel Worthington, Columbus, Ohio
Purpose of Conference: This conference is designed to bring together early childhood educators (0-5) and their mental health professional counterparts to help build the knowledge and skills of both groups while increasing their awareness of the connections between the two fields and how to best support young children and their families.
Sessions will address a wide range of issues related to Early Childhood Mental Health and varying levels to support practice of mental health professionals and to provide education staff with tools to better manage classroom behavior and support social emotional development in young children.
Intended Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Education Staff, Support Staff such as Intinerant Teachers, Behavior Specialists, and Program Management Staff
CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Click here to access Doubletree Columbus Worthington Reservation Site
Posted by Julie Stone on September 8, 2010 under News |
Prevent Blindness Ohio is offering FREE 4 hour trainings that will provide instruction for health care professionals, school nurses, child care providers and community volunteers on how to perform preschool vision screenings.
Upon successful completion of the training, as well as a two-hour homework component, participants will be certified with Prevent Blindness America and are eligible to receive vision screening equipment valued at over $300. You can learn more about these trainings and register at their website: http://www.preventblindness.org/wiseabouteyes/educators/training.html.
Posted by Julie Stone on September 7, 2010 under News |
Early Childhood Mental Health and Early Childhood Education Institute
Making the Connection
Date: Wednesday, October 27 – Friday, October 29, 2010
Location: Doubletree Hotel Worthington, Columbus, Ohio
Purpose of Conference: This conference is designed to bring together early childhood educators (0-5) and their mental health professional counterparts to help build the knowledge and skills of both groups while increasing their awareness of the connections between the two fields and how to best support young children and their families.
Sessions will address a wide range of issues related to Early Childhood Mental Health and varying levels to support practice of mental health professionals and to provide education staff with tools to better manage classroom behavior and support social emotional development in young children.
Intended Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Education Staff, Support Staff such as Intinerant Teachers, Behavior Specialists, and Program Management Staff
CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Click here to access Doubletree Columbus Worthington Reservation Site
