Heartland AEA Early Childhood Professional Development

Here is the latest information related to Professional Development offerings for Early Childhood Professionals through Heartland AEA. If you or your staff are interested in a class, please register through the Heartland Professional Development Catalog.

Early Childhood Administrator Network
This learning opportunity is designed for administrators and principals of early childhood programs (State Voluntary Preschool Programs, Early Childhood Special Education and/or Community based Preschools). Focus topics will include IQPPS and program portfolios, preschool curriculum and assessment, early childhood-focused professional development and current early childhood updates. Participants will have an opportunity to network, get answers to frequently asked questions and develop future topic ideas.

Date & Time: Friday, December 10, 2010 from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Learning Center at the Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive)
Activity Number: EC008292111201

Direct Instruction Strategies for Early Childhood Students with Autism - Developmental Delays
This course provides best practice knowledge and hands-on practice in the areas of applied behavior analysis and instructional strategies for early childhood students with autism spectrum and related disorders. Participants will learn empirically-based practices and instructional strategies for preventing problem behaviors, increasing independence, motivating students, gaining instructional control, teaching critical communication and language skills, and promoting the generalization and maintenance of skills. Participants will have opportunities to practice the strategies they have learned.

Dates & Times: (Wednesdays) January 5 & 19, February 9 & 23, 2011 all from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: St. John's Lutheran Church (801 E. 18th Street, Carroll, IA)
Instructors: Alicia Pauley & Margaret Clark
Activity Number: EC008399991101

QPPS Study Group – New Offering In Urbandale!
This class will consist of four 4-hour in-depth study sessions on the Quality Preschool Program Standards (QPPS) and Portfolio Development. It will also assist programs in preparation for meeting the DE requirements for QPPS verification visits. Limited space is available – register now!

Dates & Times: (Wednesdays) January 12, February 23, March 30 and April 27 all from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Urbandale Schools Conference Room (11152 Aurora Ave., Urbandale)
Activity Number: EC005565791101