Mike Knowles
I handle all aspects of the organizational accounts in the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry, which include recruiting; applying; contractual agreements; training verifications; technical assistance, both online and in the field;mental health consultations; and answering general questions about the organization.
Fun fact: I was once a bodyguard for Bobcat Goldthwaite.
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Velma Gould
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am privileged to work with our Educators/Trainers in the Professional Development Approval System. I am privileged to work with our Educators/Trainers in the Professional Development Approval System.
Fun fact: When one door closes, God opens a better one. I am doing my dream job, working with wonderful, professional
coworkers who care about the future of our children. Quilting, sewing, gardening, and embroidery is what I do in my spare time to relax.
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New Training
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CECPD is excited to announce new training opportunities for our Educators. CECPD has collaborated with several state organizations to create new professional development courses that focus on current hot topics in the early childhood field. The following is a list of new classes you now have the option to teach:
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Available Now
- Creating a Positive Social Emotional Climate in Infant/Toddler Rooms
- Positive Guidance: Helping Children Learn Self-Discipline
- Creating a Landscape to Learning: Appropriate Indoor/Outdoor Learning Environments
- Let's Get Physical: Movement and the Young Child
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Coming Soon
- Guidance Matters: Challenging Behaviors and the Role of Preschool Teachers
- Encouraging Peer Interactions in Preschool Classrooms
- Meeting the Challenge: Effective Strategies for Challenging Behavior in School-Agers
- Building Positive Relationships in School-Age Classroom
- It Takes a Village: Providing Education & Services for Homeless Children
- Helping Children Heal from Trauma of Being Homeless
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Child Care Careers
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The Child Care Careers Series is getting a makeover! The series meets the Formal educational requirements of the CDA Competency Standards and is provided by CECPD. There are currently six courses in the revision process; they will have updated curriculum and activities, as well as new trainer and educator guides.
Child Development I has already been completed, take some time to check it out. You can create this course and submit it for approval on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry.
A second course from the Child Care Careers Series, Daily Programs for Infants and Toddlers, is ready to be piloted by a few good educators who are willing to provide an extensive critique of the entire curriculum. Stay posted for more information.
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In November 2015, CECPD will be offering a Train the Trainer course for these newly developed courses. Once you complete the Train the Trainer course, you will be eligible to teach these new courses. So sign up today!
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t is your favorite part about Fall?
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Reminder
If you haven't taught ELG or Quest for Quality in 3 months or more, please return your kit as soon as possible. Thank you.
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Meet the Team
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Hannah Welniak
Handles all the pre-training mailing including Certificates, course evaluations, books, and kits. I maintain the curriculum. I help participants with questions regarding training events.
Fun Fact: Hannah walks on her breaks at work. She tries to walk at least two miles a day.
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Melissa Palmer
Handles all the pre-training mailing including
Certificates, course evaluations, books, and kits. I maintain the curriculum. I help participants with questions regarding training events.
Fun Fact: Melissa used to babysit Jill Soto's kids when they were younger.
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Twilia Meyer
Handles all the pre-training mailing including
Certificates, course evaluations, books, and kits. I maintain the curriculum. I help participants with questions regarding training events.
Fun Fact: Twilia loves sports, and her favorite is OU football!
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