Upcoming Early Childhood Professional Development Sessions

Individual Growth and Development Indicators (IGDIS)
Participants will be introduced to literacy measures to use as part of classroom assessment for preschool age children.
Target audience: New Early Childhood/preschool teachers
Wednesday, September 29 – 1:00-4:30 p.m. – Johnston Regional Education Center
Activity Number # EC007792111102

Iowa Quality Preschool Program Study Groups
These study groups are an in-depth look into the Quality Preschool Program Standards and will assist with portfolio development. The IQPPS Overview is a prerequisite to this course. Participants would choose from one of the four sessions below.
Target audience: Any State Voluntary 2010-2011 Grant Recipients (teachers, associates and administrators) who are preparing for a verification visit in the next year.

QPPS Study Group - Session 1
Wednesdays – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - September 29, October 27, December 1, January 19
Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines
Activity Number # EC005599991101

QPPS Study Group - Session 2
Fridays – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - October 1, October 29, December 3, January 21
Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines
Activity Number # EC005599991102

QPPS Study Group - Session 3
Wednesdays – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - November 10, December 8, January 12, February 16
Heartland AEA 11 Ames Office
Activity Number # EC005592111101

QPPS Study Group - Session 4
Wednesdays – 12:00-4:00 p.m. – November 10, December 8, January 12, February 16
Heartland AEA 11 Indianola Office
Activity Number # EC005592111102

Every Child Reads: 3-5
This course provides participants with strategies for teaching language, reading and writing skills for preschool age children. One course has been scheduled.
Target audience: Any Early Childhood/preschool teacher

Every Child Reads: 3-5 - Session 1
Wednesdays – 1:30-4:30 p.m. October 13, November 17, February 23, April 13, May 11, May 25
North Ridge Elementary, Grimes
Activity Number # EC004615761101