DATE	CLASS
April 4 & 11  4 training hours  This training is offered to those who have previously completed the Never Too Early / Earlybirds and Bookworms Training.	Peaceable Stories  This early literacy training is open to providers who have previously completed a two-partNever Too Early/Early Birds and Bookworms series. Priority is given to participantsfrom prior program years. It offers an opportunity to deepen knowledge of early literacygained from previous trainings as well as from experience. In 2010-11, the Advanced NTEtraining will focus on socio-emotional development: building on the NTE foundation,providers will learn how to use children's literature to nurture empathy, compassion,cooperative play, and effective communication - emotional literacy - as they nurtureearly literacy. Participants will receive a "Peaceable Stories" resource manual (developed by Maine Humanities Council) Presenter:  Anne Hawley, VT Humanities Council
April 6, 2011 6 - 8pm Hebard State Office Building Room 250 Instructor: Michelle Parent	The Sneaky Chef This workshop is based on the book The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals by Missy Chase Lapine. We will discuss ways to improve nutrition in "kid favorite" foods, share recipes, and even sample a recipe or two! If you have a healthier version of your favorite recipe, bring it along. CDA Subject Areas: 1,8
April 9, 2011 9am - 3:00pm Orleans Emergency & Ambulance Facility Instructor: Peggy Poppe, R.N.	Safe, Healthy Learning Environments This module will cover injury prevention, physical activity, healthy nutrition, prevention of infectious disease, and environmental health. Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: assess outdoor and indoor play areas and structures for safety; implement an injury prevention policy for your child care facility; plan physical activities for children that encourage movement and exercise; identify policies and practices that address prevention of the spread of infectious disease; identify the leading environmental health risks to infants and children; and much more! CDA Subject Area: 1
April 13, 2011 6pm - 8pm NC Career Center Room 380	Successful Budgeting for Child Care Programs
April 16, 2011 9am - 2 pm CCV Computer Lab, Newport Instructor: Nancy Sugarman	What is BFIS anyway? Navigating the Bright Futures Information System.
May 7 and June 4, 2011 8:30am - 12:30pm Instructor: Patrice McDonough	Flying Hands Fun- American Sign Language   American Sign Language you can use tomorrow with your children. We will enthusiastically have you energized and confident to begin supporting and enhancing your Language Arts curriculum with fun, and practical sign language vocabulary and phrases. Each participant will leave with songs and signs in their heart and head. CDA Subject Area: 2
May 11, 2011 6pm - 8pm N. Country Career Center	STARS Understanding the Step Ahead Recognition System
May 21, 2011 10am - 2:30pm Instructor: Michelle Parent N. Country Career Center	Mini-Conference Morning:  The Social School-Ager Afternoon: Out in the Wild
May 24th and 31st 6pm – 8pm   4 training hours N. Country Career Center	I am Moving, I am Learning This workshop focuses on strategies and activities for early educators to do with their preschoolers. The workshop will focus on Child Assessment of Motor Movement, Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA), Moving with the Brain in Mind, Body Language, and Nutrition Building Blocks. It will also suggest how to involve and include families. Presenter: Liz Haight

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