The White Center Early Learning Initiative (WCELI) is committed to increasing access and availability of professional development opportunities for early learning professionals. As partners in WCELI, Child Care Resources and Puget Sound ESD are offering the following spring quarter classes. These include offerings made available through Seeds to Success. If you are outside the White Center area and are interested in enrollment, please contact Child Care Resources for space availability.
For more information, eligibility criteria or to register for these classes, contact Child Care Resources at 206-329-1011 x259
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Spring 2010 Early Learning Class Offerings Flyer (PDF) |
Conference - March 6, 2010
Early Learning Fair and Conference
The White Center Providers group invites you to the 3rd annual Early Learning Fair and Conference on March 6. The event will feature hands-on, active workshops; vendors, a raffle and door prizes; refreshments and lunch. 4 STARS hours. For more information visit www.WhiteCenterProviders.org or call Sarah,(206)763-2081.
Saturday, March 6, 2010; 9:30am-3:30pm
Location: White Center Heights Elementary School
Credit Classes
In the event of high enrollment, these classes give priority to Seeds to Success QRIS participants; please contact Child Care Resources about specific criteria.
EDUC 101: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
This course provides an overview of early childhood education, including the historical, philosophical and social foundations of early childhood education. Students will examine current issues and trends, best practices and program models. Opportunities for observation are also included.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30–8:45pm, March 29-June 9
Registration Deadline: March 15
Instructor: Jodi Golden-White
Credits: 5
Fee: $400
Location: Educare Early Learning Center, 625 SW 100th St.
EDUC 115: Child Development (in Somali)
This course is taught in the Somali language. It examines current issues and trends in early childhood education with an international and historic perspective. Students will have opportunities to study and observe a variety of programs.
Monday & Tuesdays, 6:30–8:45pm, March 29-June 8
Registration Deadline: March 15
Instructor: Shariffa Sabrie
Credits: 5
Fee: $400
Location: White Center Heights Elementary School, 10015 6th Ave SW
Non-Credit/STARS classes
These STARS hours classes are offered free for licensed providers in the WCELI area! Please contact Child Care Resources for eligibility criteria.
The Big Move to Kindergarten
Kindergarten teachers at your local schools want to meet you. Smooth transition to Kindergarten is enhanced when teachers have the opportunity to share their expertise. Readiness means different things to different people, and when early childhood educators have clarity about one another’s values, children’s opportunity for success is enhanced. This free STARS class gives providers, Pre-K, and Kindergarten teachers the opportunity to share notions about readiness and pool expertise about the children they serve.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010; 6:30-8:00pm
Registration Deadline: May 14
Instructor: Sarah Weir
STARS Hours: 1.5
Fee: FREE
Location: Mount View Elementary School, 10811 12th Ave SW
To register for this class, please call Sarah Weir at 206-694-1082
Series: Business Management Training for Family Child Care Providers
Interested in strengthening your family child care business? This three-part series will provide hands-on strategies you can take away and use the same day in your family child care home.
Participants MUST take all 3 classes in the series in order to receive credit! At the end of the series, participants will receive a special business management gift package!
STARS Hours: 10
Location: Educare Early Learning Center, 625 SW 100th St.
For more information, eligibility criteria or to register for these classes, contact Child Care Resources at 206-329-1011 x259
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