We invite you to join us for the 52nd Annual Arkansas State University Early Childhood Education Conference, August 6-8, at the Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. Join early educators from across the state in Exploring the World of Childhood, as we hone our skills and renew our commitment to providing high-quality experiences for children.

In addition to two general sessions and 30 interest sessions we will host a Fun Fair! The Fun Fair combines an idea fair (see-and-do) and the classic make-and-take. You can visit multiple booths and leave not only with new ideas but resources for your classroom.

We look forward to seeing you in August!

Super Saturday Magnolia

September 28, 2024

Super Saturday Clarksville

November 9, 2024

Watch upcoming newsletters for more information about these and other opportunities.

Have you been hoping Conscious Discipline training would be offered in the Summer? Well starting in July it will . Register now before all the slots are filled.

Conscious Discipline Academy  (40 Hours of PDR credit)

Jonesboro 

June 10 – 14, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.                

2024-25 Conscious Discipline

Pre-K Training Opportunities

2024-25 Conscious Discipline

Infant/Toddler Training Opportunities

For more information about Conscious Discipline trainings contact Melissa Sutton, MSutton@AState.edu or Debi Dunning, DDunning@AState.edu

Be an Early Childhood Program Director –

New Director Discussion Group   (1 hour of PDR credit)

June 12, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PDR Course # 66093        

For more information contact Sue Remfrey, SRemfrey@AState.edu

Directors Orientation C     (6 hours of PDR credit)

June 13, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.   

North Little Rock                

PDR Course # 64203   

For more information contact Gaynell Jamison, GJamison@AState.edu

Southwest Arkansas Director’s Roundtable

June 11, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8jdtckn

For more information contact Geania Dickey, GDickey@AState.edu

Pre-Licensing Class   (No PDR credit for this course)

For individuals interested in opening a new child care center, family home or out of school time program. For information or to register contact Miriam Jackson, Mirjackson@AState.edu     

Directors Orientation Series: DOA, DOA-2, DOB

To register or for information about Director's Orientation training, contact Gaynell Jamison, GJamison@AState.edu

Arkansas New Staff Orientation (8 hours of PDR credit)

Register: https://arkansas.learningterritory.com/

For more information contact ARNSO@AState.edu.     

Early Learning Standards Basics (1.5 hours of PDR credit)

Available through June 28         

PDR Course # 66318

Available through June 28        

PDR Course # 66319          

For more information contact Meghan Foster, MAnderson@AState.edu

Math with Loose Parts:

A Play Event for Preschool Educators  (2 hours of PDR credit)

June 6, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Jonesboro          

For more information or to register, https://bit.ly/MLPJonesboro24 or contact Marcy White, MWhite@AState.edu.

Using Books to Promote Healthy Eating  (2 hours of PDR credit)

Available through June 30

PDR Course # 62794       

For more information contact Gwendolyn Murphy at GMurphy@AState.edu

Going Outdoors with Infants and Toddlers (2 hours of PDR credit)

Available through June 30

PDR Course # 62793       

For more information contact Gwendolyn Murphy at GMurphy@AState.edu

Starting Well with Families of Infants and Toddlers (In Spanish)

(2 hours of PDR credit)

Available upon request

If interested, please contact Miriam Jackson, Mirjackson@AState.edu 

Explorers Toddlers and Twos:

Strengthening Communication (2 hours of PDR credit)

June 10

PDR Course # 65550        

For more information contact Marcy White, MWhite@AState.edu    

Explorers Toddlers and Twos:

Early Math, Literacy, and More (2 hours of PDR credit)

June 12, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PDR Course # 65551        

For more information contact Marcy White, MWhite@AState.edu   

June 17, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.                      

PDR Course # 65552        

For more information contact Marcy White, MWhite@AState.edu

All workshops below are accessible at the following link, pdregistry.arkansas.gov. Participants will register for each training in PDR, and will then receive a welcome email from CCPORTAL that provides a link to access the training course. All PDR credit will be entered after the last day of each month.

The ERS courses below will be available through June 30

ITERS 3

PDR Course # 65527

ECERS 3

PDR Course # 65525

SACERS

PDR Course # 63130

ERS The Basics

PDR Course #65643

FCCERS 3

PDR Course # 63065

Supervision Solutions

PDR Course # 65522

Connecting with Each Child

PDR Course # 63064

Baby Steps

PDR Course # 63399

Schedules and Transitions

PDR Course # 62983

Protecting Our Children

PDR Course # 62982

Keys to Successful Guidance

PDR Course # 63125

For more information contact Michelle Ford, Brford@AState.edu

Pre-Licensing Class   (No PDR credit for this course)

For individuals interested in opening a new child care center, family home or out of school time program. For information or to register contact Miriam Jackson, Mirjackson@AState.edu     

The Youth Development Institute

Click here to enroll in the current AOSN, Youth Development Institute (YDI) courses. Choose from more than 30 self-paced online courses.

For more information, contact Karl Benz, KBenz@AState.edu

Out-of-School Time (OST)

Physical Activity and Nutrition Professional Development

Select from the 25 self-paced online courses that meet the Better Beginnings requirement for physical activity and nutrition training.

For more information, contact Woodie Sue Herlein, WHerlein@AState.edu

What is the Arkansas Children’s program Administrator Credential?

It is the recognition awarded to early childhood administrators who have completed Directors Orientation, the ACPAC Certificate requirements, and the Credential requirements. To get started on your ACPAC Credential, fill out the application today: https://conta.cc/3JrWFXd

To learn more about ACPAC or continue your ACPAC journey, contact Sue Remfrey, SRemfrey@AState.edu.

Administrators (child care centers) and primary caregivers (family child care homes) are welcome to join a cohort at any time. For more information, click the links below.

PAS Portfolio Workshop

BAS Portfolio Workshop

PAS Basics

Available through June 30

PDR Course # 63144

Are you working toward Better Beginnings? For information on upcoming sessions or to find trainings that are required for Better Beginnings, email BetterBeginnings@AState.edu.

Work Sampling Introduction    (12 hours of PDR credit)

• Register online the Professional Development Registry (PDR)
• Locate the course quickly by placing the Course ID in SEARCH

Work Sampling Refresher 2024

• Check your email after registering. An Email Confirmation and Join Link will be sent to you.

Ounce Scale Introduction (Online GoToWebinar)

• Highspeed Internet and an updated Computer or Laptop are required.

Ounce Scale Refresher 2024

• Check your email after registering. An Email Confirmation and Join Link will be sent immediately. 

Calling All Infant and Toddler Educators and Program Administrators!

We need to hear from you! Please use the link below to complete a brief survey that will help guide our upcoming professional development offerings.

https://bit.ly/ITSurvey9-23

Do you use Explorers Preschool Curriculum and/or Explorers Curriculum for Toddlers and Twos?

If so, we'd love to hear from you! Please use the link below for a brief survey about the curriculum. You'll also have the option to join a mailing list for upcoming curriculum events and announcements. 

https://bit.ly/ECSurvey23

The Childhood Services staff is available to support you and your program.

Please let us know what you need and how we can help!

Call (870) 972-3055 or send an email to CHS@AState.edu .

In your email, be sure to provide your name, phone number, and the kind of help you are requesting.

You can also click here to download a Technical Assistance Request form.

 2024 Arkansas Children's Week book

Explorers Curriculum for Toddlers and Twos

https://www.astate.edu/a/childhood-services/links-and-resources/

Explorers Preschool Curriculum

https://www.astate.edu/a/childhood-services/links-and-resources/

Conscious Discipline in Arkansas YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLD8w2wZ5fFAmO9PrNd3j-A