Of Gloucester County
	2004-2005 Annual Workshop Series    Presented by experts who have valuable information to share with parents. (Click here for downloadable PDF brochure)
		Funded by:        The United Way of Gloucester County
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		These workshops focus on the four developmental stages of children ages 0-6
August 18, 2004		Positive Discipline - Methods of Behavior Management to Instill Confidence in Children 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: Free                               PDC hrs: 2 Presenter: Larry Spadoni, Ed.D. Location: EIRC
September 15, 2004		Childhood Transitions This workshop will explain why transitions (e.g., moving, changing schools, divorce, etc.) can be so challenging for a child. Strategies to help a child better cope with transitions will be provided. 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: free                             PDC hrs: 2 Presenter: Larry Spadoni Location: EIRC
October 13, 2004		Balancing Work and Family   6:30-8:30 pm Fee: Free PDC hrs: 2 Presenter: Bernadette Smith                       Location: EIRC
October 16, 2004		Literacy in the Home: Families Helping Young Children with Disabilities Become Better Readers and Writers (Saturday Workshop) Learning to read and write is not easy for every child. Come to this workshop to learn how you, as parents, can support your young child with a disability in learning to read and write at home. This workshop will present a variety of ways to motivate and engage your child in reading and writing activities including:  How to create a home environment for literacy learning;  How to select books;  How to read to and with your child;  How to help your child read on his/her own; and  How to help your child with writing. Come join us for a fun, informative Saturday workshop filled with good ideas to help your child at home. 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: $17.00 (includes breakfast) PDC hrs: Presenter: LRC Location: EIRC
November 9 AND November 16, 2004		Positive Approach to Managing Challenging Behavior - Two Part Series This series of workshops will describe a positive approach for understanding and dealing with students who demonstrate challenging behaviors. In Part I of this series, educators and parents will learn the following: •  A system for collecting and analyzing key information; •  An understanding of the cause of the behavior; •  A plan for interventions; •  Alternative skills to meet the students’ needs. In Part II of this series, educators and parents will receive an introduction to various positive intervention approaches and strategies which will include the following: •  Social stories; •  Communication strategies; •  Scheduling; •  Organizational strategies; •  Social skills. 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: $6.00 PDC hrs: 2 Presenter: LRC Location: EIRC
November 10 2004		Anger Management Anger is a natural emotion in every individual especially children. The problem lies in the fact that young children have not been taught appropriate anger management strategies. This workshop will provide you with strategies to help children manage their anger 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: Free                           PDC hrs: 2 Presenter: Larry Spadoni, Ed.D Location: EIRC
January 12, 2005		Tame Those Tantrums   6:30-8:30 pm Fee: Free                            PDC hrs: 2 Presenter:Bernadette Smith Location: EIRC
February 9, 2005		The Value of Play and Interactions Between You and Your Child   6:30-8:30 pm Fee: Free PDC hrs: 2 Presenter: Larry Spadoni, Ed.D.                       Location: EIRC
March 9, 2005		Handling Sibling Rivalry 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: Free PDC hrs: 2 Presenter: Bernadette Smith Location: EIRC
April 13, 2005		Teaching Children Self Control 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: Free PDC hrs: 2 Presenter: Stephanie Mattei Location: EIRC
May 11, 2005		Profile of the Preschool Child 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: Free PDC hrs: 2 Presenter: Dr. Debra Stein Location: EIRC
June 15, 2005 RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 8th		Teachables from Trashables 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: Free PDC hrs: 2 Presenter: Ingrid Campbell Location: EIRC

 

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