ECE-SOS Director's Chair : Support for Early Childhood Professionls

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Professional Development

Some of you are probably wondering where is the May article? Well, I did not get it written on time, my bad. Does that sound familiar? With the busy schedules we all have, it is difficult to get everything jammed into the days, weeks and months. So, here I sit ready to write the article for June, since it is too late for May. Wouldn’t you know it, I just remembered I said I would bring a birthday cake for my brother-in-laws birthday party today. There is always something else to do. I will be right back…

The cakes in the oven and I am back. Where was I? Yes, it is that time of the month or rather it is past the time that I am supposed to write an article. I was talking about how busy we all are or at least I can speak for myself. Even with all the responsibilities that we have in our roles as leaders we still need to take time for us. We need to take time to develop our gifts and to grow so that we can bring the best that we can be to our work. We do this through professional development and balancing that with our own time off for rest and relaxation.

Let us talk a bit about professional development. I am committed as a professional and as a leader to this one area. I need to challenge my self, keep abreast of the constant changes in my field and network with my colleagues. One way to do this is to attend conferences and Institutes. Let me introduce and invite you to a new venture at the University of Dayton happening this summer.

ANNOUNCING

THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON’S

EARLY CHILDHOOD SUMMER INSTITUTE

JULY 28-AUGUST 1

Check out the possibilities

Join early childhood educators from around the country for this exciting professional development opportunity.

The sessions include best practices for teachers, administrators and directors who work with young children (ages birth through age 8).

Students will have the option of mixing and matching sessions to earn affordable university credit at either the graduate or the undergraduate level.

Secure your spot today - Space is limited

The program details and registration can be found at the link above. For more information contact- Dr. Shauna Adams at shauna.adams@udayton.edu

For more information by phone, contact Lyndsay Peters at 937-229-1283.

NOTE: The registration fee is waived for state of Ohio residents registering for Infant Toddler Guidelines Modules

I would love to meet you in person so I hope you can join us this summer at the University for this New Special Adventure. I also hope you take time to enjoy what makes you happy and what fulfills your life. Have a super summer. Talk with you next month.

If you have a professional development resource, you would like to contribute, please fill out the "Recommend a resource" form. If you have any topics of interest or ideas for articles please submit them to me with the contact form. I would love to address special topics for you.

Resources:

Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program

http://www.ed.gov/programs/eceducator/index.html

Illinois Resource Center Early Childhood Professional Development

http://www.thecenterweb.org/ec/

Kaplan Early Learning Company

http://www.kaplanco.com/early-childhood-professional-development.asp

Council for Professional Recognition (CDA Information)

http://www.cdacouncil.org/

Bank Street College of Education: Early Childhood Professional Development

http://www.bnkst.edu/upk/contractor.html

Erikson Institute - A Graduate School in Child Development"

http://www.erikson.edu/home.asp

Pacific Oaks College and Children's School

http://www.pacificoaks.edu/pages/1.asp

Posted By Beth Engelhardt At 5:12 PM • Trackbacks (0)

Beth Engelhardt M.A. has over 30 years’ experience in early childhood education including: 15 years as an administrator of an NAYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited child care center, a child care licensing specialist, a CDA advisor, a mentor to area directors and student teachers and she is presently teaching fulltime at the University of Dayton.

She has authored the Director Mentoring Program, co-authored Dayton’s Children - a resource guide for families, and Becoming a Director: Lessons Learned in the Nov./Dec.2006 Child Care Information Exchange publication. Beth has presented at local, state and national conferences and she is the past president of the Dayton Association for Young Children, a member of the Montgomery County Early Childhood Education Coalition, and moderator for the Montgomery County Directors Online Group.

Beth earned her master’s degree in Leadership in Education and Human Development from Pacific Oaks College.