2017 IEECE Newsletters

Connected Moments with Infants and Toddlers

(HEO0270, Ref#240707)

Date and time: Wednesdays, March 28 – May 2, 2018 from 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Location: Historic Building, Room 205, 812 Fern St., West Palm Beach

Description: This course is designed to enhance the quality of the relationship between infants and toddlers (0-3 years old), and their caregivers, by strengthening attachment, attunement and social play. Participants will gain an understanding of how visual routines provide patterns and predictability for infants and toddlers to feel safe and secure. These experiences will be created through rituals and social games, one-on-one and in a group setting, using dolls.

For more information, contact Darcy Russo at 561-868-3663 or russod@palmbeachstate.edu

Creating a Peaceful Classroom through Connections  (HEO0269)

Description: This training is designed to give participants an understanding of how building connections can create a peaceful and loving classroom. Students that complete this training will leave with a tool box filled with connection rituals not only to use with the children in the classroom but also for children to practice at home with their families. Learning how to make connections with children can lead to a peaceful and supportive classroom environment. This course is based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey from Loving Guidance.

Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Darcy Russo at 561-868-3663 or russod@palmbeachstate.edu

(HEO0257)

Date: September 5, 2017 – October 9, 2017

Format: Distance Learning/Online Course

Description: Proper classroom behavior management looks a lot different today than it did when you were a student. With this training, learn how love leads to learning, which will teach you how to prevent challenging behavior in the classroom. This is a fully online course, delivered in a format that will support transfer of knowledge into your daily classroom interactions. Don’t let the online format deter you from this meaningful learning experience. You will have the full support of the trainer as well as an advisor to assist you with all aspects of the online experience.

For more information, contact Darcy Russo at 561-868-3663 or russod@palmbeachstate.edu.

(HEO0259, Ref#228972)

Date: Mondays, January 30 – February 27, 2017

Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Location: Palm Beach Gardens Campus

Description: In order for infants to learn, they need to feel safe, be given guided exploration time and bond with those around them. This course is designed to give the infant teacher an overview of the Infant CLASS Observation Tool.
Students will learn how to interact effectively with infants in the classroom as well as strategies for practical classroom application. This training has been designed using the CLASS Observation Tool, Florida Early Learning Standards for Birth-3, Conscious Discipline®, and GOLD Objectives.

For more information, contact Darcy Russo at 561-868-3663 or russod@palmbeachstate.edu.

Congratulations to Claudette Courtney, Lead Teacher at the Royal Palm Beach YWCA Child Development Center, for accessing the IEECE's tutoring services to help her successfully complete Finite Math!

Ms. Courtney is currently enrolled in the Bachelor's of Applied Science in Supervision & Management cohort program, and plans to take Organizational Theory and Management next semester!