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A Deep Dive Into the Importance of Phonemic Awareness in the Preschool Classroom
with D. Laimon

Phonemic awareness skills are the best predictor of reading success. Skills such as syllable counting, rhyming, identification of first sounds, and phonemic segmentation can be taught to preschool children through play-based activities. This presentation will highlight the research that establishes the link between phonemic awareness and reading and present strategies to incorporate phonemic awareness activities into the preschool classroom. Set Two in LEC. Preschool.
Property Manager License Exam Prep
with David Stribling

Active Supervision: Keeping Children Safe
with Tonia Snook

In this training you will learn about and implement the six strategies of active supervision.These strategies allow children to explore their environments safely and ensure children arenever left alone. Set One in HSN. Preschool.
American Heart Association Instructor Recertification - BLS
with Amanda Butler

American Heart Association New Instructor Program - BLS/HS
with Amanda Butler

Batik Exploration
with Teresa Hepker

Batik is the ancient art of embellishing fabric using resists (for instance, beeswax) and dyes. In this three day class, you will do two batik projects. The first project, completed the first day, teaches basic batik skills. You will try a variety of wax application tools, mix chemicals for a dye batch, dye your fabric, and remove the wax by boiling. For the second project, you will design and create a wall hanging mounted on a large embroidery hoop.This project utilizes your new skills, and takes two days. While you work, instructors will talk about the history of batik, share photos of batiks from other countries, and show examples of their work. STUDENT TO BRING: dust mask, rubber gloves and an apron and/or wear old clothes. The dust mask is to protect you from dye and chemical dusts while mixing solutions. This is a hands-on class and the technique is messy. Suitable for age 16 and older. At the first class a $10 fee for supplies paid to the instructor.
BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Course - Hood River
with Amanda Butler

Covers the knowledge and skills for Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, initial and renewal certification. Prepares a wide variety of healthcare professionals to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in both children and adults. Successful completion of this course provides certification and an AHA BLS Provider Card. The American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a current copy of the course textbook to have it available for personal use. This book will be provided to you in class. *The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS), and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.
Apoyo a los Padres de Niños con Necesidades Especiales (Supporting Parents of Children with Special Needs)
with Sarah Crozier

Esta sesión de capacitación está diseñada para equipar a los profesionales que trabajan en el campo de la educación de la primera infancia con el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para apoyar y abogar eficazmente por los padres de niños pequeños con necesidades especiales. Nivel Dos en FCS/SN. Ningún Contenido de Edad