Workshops and Classroom Demonstrations

Professionalism and Ethics in Early Childhood Programs (Phase One)

Participants will examine the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Code of Ethical Conduct and learn how to use the code to recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas in the early childhood environment.

Using Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards as a guide, participants will also practice planning learning experiences that will help young children to build positive relationships with others.

Building Partnerships between Families and Early Childhood Professionals (Phase Two)

Participants will practice incorporating families’ knowledge of their children in programming decisions. Participants will also practice effectively communicating with parents about sensitive topics.

Finally, participants will learn to create environments and experiences that support the development of an awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity in young children.

Including Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Programs (Phase 3)

Participants will examine and discuss the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to the early childhood care environment. Participants will also be able to describe several methods of adapting environments and experiences for individual children, including children with special needs.

Finally, participants will plan learning experiences that will help young children to be able to identify similarities and differences of personal, family and cultural characteristics.