CLEARFIELD – “Building Blocks to Early Learning, Early Care & Education Professional Development Event” is the title of the conference organized by Penn State Cooperative Extension in Clearfield County, and sponsored by Northwest Regional Key and Lock Haven University – Clearfield campus.
All interested child care providers, parents, foster parents and other service professionals can participate in the conference from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9, at the Lock Haven University – Clearfield campus, Founders Hall, 201 University Dr., Clearfield, PA 16830.
Workshop topics will cover child assessment, iPad apps for children, nutrition education, epilepsy/seizure disorder awareness, health and environmental hazards, emergency preparedness, among others. Professionals from LEAP, Central Intermediate Unit, Cen-Clear Child Services, Clearfield Emergency Management and Penn State University will be presenting at the event.
Jacqueline Amor-Zitzelberger, Penn State Better Kid Care Extension educator and event coordinator, stated, “This is an excellent opportunity for caregivers to receive high quality professional development to further their education. This is the 10th year this conference is being offered to Clearfield County residents. Individuals involved in early care and education will not need to travel hours to attend training. They can receive their required number of credit hours at this event.”
The fee is $50 per person, with checks payable to: PSCE Program Funds. Interested persons need to pre-register before the workshop date by calling Penn State Extension at 814-765-7878.
Penn State is an Act 48 approved provider. Professional educators are encouraged to confirm that this program fits their school district’s professional development plan for Act 48. Earn six hours toward fulfilling Act 48 requirements by attending this entire program.
Child care providers can receive six DPW training credits for participating in the workshop. Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) are available. The event is part of a statewide Better Kid Care child care provider training program presented by Penn State Cooperative Extension.
This event is another in a series of trainings scheduled as a professional development opportunity for early childhood and school-age caregivers/educators.
Amor-Zitzelberger will be coordinating these efforts to bring this program to not only local child care providers but also interested parents, foster parents and other service providers. The topic will cover ages from infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young school–age children.
Educational workshops of Penn State Cooperative Extension are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or age. The meeting room is accessible to a person with a physical disability.
For more information on the program, support materials and other services from Better Kid Care, call Amor-Zitzelberger at 814-765-7878, Ext. 5. The Better Kid Care Web site can be found at http://www. betterkidcare.psu.edu.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Amor-Zitzelberger, in advance of your participation or visit.
