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 the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) campus 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.
Courses are approved by Maryland State 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 State Department of Education's (MSDE) Office of Child Care's Credentialing Branch. As such, courses are awarded Core Knowledge hours.
May 18--Schedule of Classes
8:00-10:00 a.m.--Moving Right Along…Strategies for Smooth Transitions in the ECE Program: Transitions occur throughout the day in all early childhood programs. Sometimes, these transitions can be challenging. This course examines strategies for ensuring smooth transitions. Perquisite: An understanding of transitions in the early childhood classroom. Participants should bring on transition song/fingerplay/activity to share. Core of Knowledge: 2 Hours (Curriculum).
1:00-3:00 p.m. Ten Strategies For Supporting Children’s Development of Self-Management Skills:Challenging behaviors can be disruptive to the early childhood program. This course helps early childhood educators to define and recognize challenging behaviors. Participants will also learn strategies for addressing those behaviors. Prerequisite knowledge required: Understanding of how culture impacts behavior). Core of Knowledge: 2.5 Hours (Child Development)
1:00-3:00 p.m. Ten Strategies For Supporting Children’s Development of Self-Management Skills:Challenging behaviors can be disruptive to the early childhood program. This course helps early childhood educators to define and recognize challenging behaviors. Participants will also learn strategies for addressing those behaviors. Prerequisite knowledge required: Understanding of how culture impacts behavior). Core of Knowledge: 2.5 Hours (Child Development)
