City of Irvine Upcoming Events:

Accouncements:

Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care-The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Healthy Child Care America
This new online module is based on the AAP "Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care Speakers Kit". This FREE course is designed to educate everyone who cares for babies, including child care providers, health care professionals, parents, grandparents and relatives.
To view module: http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids.html#SIDSmodule


Training & Events:

February 2010

Super Saturday Staff Development Day for Early Care and Education Professionals- City of Irvine Child Care Coordination Office and School Readiness Program
Join us for Irvine's largest training event for early care and education professionals. Workshops cover a variety of topics and age groups-there's something for you! See flyer for listing of workshop topics.
Audience: Early childhood educators
Date: February 27, 2010; 8 am-2 pm
Registration: Complete registration form
Information: 949-724-6538


March 2010

Workshops for Early Childhood Education Teachers- California Preschool Instructional Networks (CPIN) Region 9
Schedule of upcoming workshops, topics include: Early Mathematics, English Language Development, Social Emotional Development, and Language and Literacy. See schedule for more information and dates.
Audience: Early childhood educators
Date: Various dates through May 2010
Contact: rcote@ocde.us or call 714-708-4990

Welcome to Kindergarten- City of Irvine and Irvine Unified School District
Learn about Kindergarten programs provided by the Irvine Unified School District. This FREE presentation includes program materials and a question and answer session.
Audience: Parents of children entering Irvine Unified School District
Date: February 10 (class #81438), or March 8 (class #81468); 7-8:30 pm
Registration: www.irvinequickreg.org
Information: 949-724-6510

Secrets of Successful Parents- Children & Families commission of Orange County and the Cypress School District School Readiness Center
This highly acclaimed training gives parents and educators powerful tools and keys to not only survive, but thrive and prosper as they learn how to be truly great parents and teachers while keeping their sense of humor. Guest speaker: Scott Peebles, M.A.
Audience: Parents and teachers
Date: Thursday, March 4; 6:30-8 pm
Location: Cypress Community Center, Grand Ballroom: 5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress 90630
Fee: FREE
Contact: 714-220-6752

Good to Go From Head to Toe Family Fun & Wellness Fair- Pretend City Children's Museum, Children & Families Commission of Orange County, and community partners
Bring the family out for a day of fun while learning about child development through play.
Audience: Families with children ages 0-5 years
Date: Saturday, March 13; 10 am-4 pm
Location: Pretend City Children's Museum: 29 Hubble, Irvine
Fee: FREE
Information: 949-428-3900 or www.begood2go.org

Creating and Sustaining your School Garden- University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program
A series of Saturday workshops will teach you how to take the first steps toward creating, restoring, or enhancing a school garden. Topics include garden design ideas, soil preparation, planting, watering, and pest management. Three part series please see flyer for detailed description.
Audience: Teachers and parents
Date: Various, please see flyer
Location: 1045 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa CA 92626
Fee: Various, please see flyer
Contact: 714-708-1606


April 2010

2010 CAEYC Annual Conference and Expo- California Association for the Education of Young Children
2010 Conference theme-Building Mindful Relationships: Keeping Families and Teachers in Focus!
Audience: Early Childhood Education Professionals
Date: Thursday, April 8 through Saturday, April 10
Location: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center: 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach CA 90802
Fee: Please view registration options online: http://caeyc.org/main/page/navhome
Information: http://caeyc.org/main/page/navhome 


May 2010

OCAEYC Spring Recognition and Awards Annual Event- Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children
Audience: Early Childhood Education Professionals
Date: Saturday, May 1; 11:30 am-2 pm
Location: Dove Canyon Country Club, Dove Canyon 92688
Fee: Please view flyer for luncheon options
Contact: Dr. Regina Lamourelle: 949-586-1293 or drlamourelle@cox.net

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Irvine Valley College Human Development Department offers many classes for early childhood educators. To view current schedule click here.