Education

Books aren't just for story time anymore! Discover creative ways to incorporate seasonal children's books into various interest centers and throughout all areas of learning and development.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Join in the fun as we learn the how's and why's of cooperative games for preschool and school-age children. You will have the opportunity to ACTIVELY participate while learning a variety of age appropriate cooperative games. You need to dress comfortably and bring a pair of scissors, markers or crayons, and glue to class.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

What is Autism? Explore ways to provide developmentally appropriate care, and education techniques for working with young children with Autism.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Improve your ability to help care for and educate young children with Autism as you concentrate on learning specific behavior and guidance strategies.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

The 'Baby Signs' program teaches hearing babies how to communicate by using simple gestures,giving them a way to communicate before they can talk. Benefits to infants and toddlers include the building of positive social development, jump-starting language, and reducing frustration. Bring your make-n-take supplies: scissors, markers, and glue.

Tuition $35

Hours: 4

Do you communicate effectively with your staff? Discover practical ways to communicate and connect with the families of children in your childcare setting.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Learn specific visual strategies and communications systems designed to help caregivers support children with Autism.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

The arrangement of the physical environment is a vital part of any program. Gather ideas for helping staff use the arrangement of space and materials to meet the developmental needs of young children.

Tuition $35

Hours:

Help staff grow in their commitment to your program and the field of early childhood education by encouraging professional attitudes and behaviors. Provide your staff with the knowledge and assistance they need to provide the best possible experiences for children and families.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

This is a preparation class for the CDA Credential that focuses on how to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for children and how to establish positive relationships with families. Promote good health and nutrition, prevent illness, reduce injuries, arrange materials and space, and establish routines in the preschool environment for learning, exploration, and play. The importance of involving families in programs for children is emphasized. 2 clock hours of assigned field experiences.

Book cost $90

Tuition $115

Hours: 32

This is a preparation class for the CDA Credential that focuses on how to promote children's self- esteem, independence, and feelings of physical and emotional security. Children's development of social skills, empathy, and respect for others is emphasized. You will learn the relationship between guidance methods and children's individuality, personality, and developmental needs. Prevention of behavior problems and positive guidance techniques are presented. 2 clock hours of assigned field experiences.

Book cost $90

Tuition $115

Hours: 32

This is a preparation class for the CDA Credential. Study developmentally appropriate equipment, activities, and methods to promote the physical and cognitive development of children. Learn how to incorporate music, art, literature, writing, and block play into daily activities while encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Language development and communication are also featured. 2 clock hours of assigned field experiences.

Book cost $90

Tuition $115

Hours: 32

This is a preparation class for the CDA Credential that focuses on the management of resources, organization strategies, communication, planning, record keeping, ethical practices, and working cooperatively with others. Learn about the importance of participating in professional development and advocacy activities. 2 clock hours of assigned field experiences.

Book cost $90

Tuition $115

Hours: 32

Prerequisite: CDA Blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4 or 120 hours of documented early childhood training.

This is a preparation class for the CDA Credential. Study the CDA assessment system and review the competency standards of the CDA Credential. As you explore the steps in the completion of the documentation requirements, you will have the opportunity to work components of the Professional Resource File. You must bring your Professional Portfolio night one of class.

Tuition $95

Hours: 16

Explore the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct while considering how this position statement impacts the actions of both you and your staff.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Learn how to effectively manage your resources as well as those of your child care center. Explore the topics of budgeting, fundraising, collecting fees, delegating responsibilities, dealing with paper piles, and much more.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

The guidelines of a developmentally appropriate program will be discussed, and excellence in the administration of an early learning program will be examined.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Designed for center administrators, will show you how to help staff use evidence-based framework to address children's social, emotional development, and challenging behavior.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Young children are naturally energetic, but why are some children highly active? Discover reasons for high activity levels, and what you can do to help guide and support children who consistently exhibit impulsive, distracted behaviors.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Interest centers can increase learning while reducing behavior issues in your early learning environment. Explore strategies for encouraging meaningful play opportunities and gather tips and tools for setting up successful interest areas for a variety of ages.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID), have trouble organizing information coming in through their senses. Explore the characteristics of children with sensory processing issues and examine strategies for assisting these children in the early childhood setting.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Young children who display gifts or talents in particular areas benefit from having responsive caregivers who can meet their needs in the child care setting. Discover ways to identify each child's gifts and talents and to individualize curriculum for students in the early childhood setting.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

You will be introduced to the concept of "anxiety disorders" and developmentally typical anxiety. Discuss three major anxiety types seen in young children. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Signs and symptoms for each subtype and strategies for helping children will be shared.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Teaching young children character traits, such as responsibility and empathy, is a valuable part of any early learning curriculum. Learn ways to make this process fun and engaging for children through the use of hands-on materials, role-playing and a variety of resources.

Tuition $19

Hours: 2

Music and movement can help children learn and grow. Discover creative ways to include music and movement in your school age program.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Explore ways to promote developmental growth by creating and adapting children's activities and games to meet the needs of the ever-evolving child.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Visual schedules use visual cues to support learning with young children. Discover ways to use visual schedules to reduce behavior challenges and classroom disruptions.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Increase your awareness of services offered for parents and caregivers with special needs children by attending this "On the Road" seminar. Provides information and resources for professionals, parents, and caregivers to assist in navigating the complex healthcare system.

Tuition $0

Hours: 3

Discover information about newborn and infant crying patterns, inconsolable crying (The Period of PURPLE Crying©), soothing techniques, and strategies to prevent Abusive Head Trauma and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Tuition $0

Hours: 2

Separation from parents can cause stress and trauma to a young child. Explore types of separation and the stress and trauma associated with the separation and reunification of loved ones.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Discuss the challenges commonly faced when supervising others. Gather ideas for managing friends, family, men, women and a variety of generations in the workplace.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Explore ways to promote the importance of play investigations for young children. Identify ways to present children's research projects and findings to parents, co-teachers, and administrators. You are required to bring a spiral notebook to the first night of class.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Required by Oklahoma State Department of Education for all Special Education Paraprofessionals, content focuses on skills and topics important for success as Special Education Paraprofessionals. Book included.

Tuition $132

Hours: 24

It's estimated that over 2,000,000 individuals are deaf and use sign language. Practice the alphabet, basic vocabulary, and simple sentences. Focus on fingerspelling, numbers, and colors.

Tuition $75

Hours: 12

Continue advancing your sign language skills to bridge the gap, to help improve the quality of life of those affected by hearing loss.

Tuition $75

Hours: 12

Interested in homeschooling your child? This seminar lays the foundation for what you need to know according to Oklahoma law for homeschool associations and how to access resources in your community.

Tuition $0

Hours: 2

Bridge the communication gap. Designed to prepare non-Spanish-speaking supervisors and employees to use Spanish to enhance their ability to interact with Spanish-speakers. No prior knowledge of Spanish necessary.

Book cost $20

Tuition $79

Hours: 15