Training Opportunities
GCDC opens it professional development opportunities up to the members of the local early childhood community. Because of security requirements, participants must sign up in advance. We are located on Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, Maryland. Because this is a very secure facility, participants must be American citizens and present a valid driver's license or hold a valid green card to access Goddard Space Flight Center. The workshops are limited to 10 participants and are free of charge.
Courses are approved by Maryland Sate Department of Education's (MSDE) Office of Child Care's Credentialing Branch. As such, courses are awarded Core Knowledge hours.
Courses are approved by Maryland Sate Department of Education's (MSDE) Office of Child Care's Credentialing Branch. As such, courses are awarded Core Knowledge hours.
Schedule of Classes
Understanding the Importance of Executive Function & Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Education: Through this workshop, participant will learn the components of executive functions as well as identify activities and teaching strategies that can easily be implemented in an early childhood program to strengthen children’s executive functions. 2 Hours(1 Hour Child Development & 1 Hour Curriculum). May 19, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.
A Positive Approach To Learning: A key factor of school readiness is a positive approach to learning. This workshop will help early childhood educators better understand what it means to have a positive approach to learning and their role in helping students reach this goal. Core of Knowledge: 2 Hours (Curriculum). May 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
A Positive Approach To Learning: A key factor of school readiness is a positive approach to learning. This workshop will help early childhood educators better understand what it means to have a positive approach to learning and their role in helping students reach this goal. Core of Knowledge: 2 Hours (Curriculum). May 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
