Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626, (512) SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & CLASSES

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1 Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626, (512) SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & CLASSES DECEMBER 5 (Thursday) Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, taught by Dr. Laura Lamper, Ph.D., Child Development, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. This workshop will identify the signs and symptoms associated with different types of abuse, and how abuse is reported. Participants will also learn what it means to be an outcry witness to help a child feel safe. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 11 (Wednesday) Singing Transitions in the Preschool Classroom, taught by Barbara Burgess, Certified Trainer # 1769, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn how to use songs when children are transitioning from one activity to another. Please pre-register (512) (Thursday) Why Do Children Do What They Do? taught by Laura Lamper, Ph.D, Child Development, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Children s limited reasoning skills are highly related to their age and stage of development. This presentation will discuss misbehavior and the reasons children do the things they do, and how teachers can use this information to enhance their teaching approaches, design appropriate environments, and solve behavior problems more easily. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Please pre-register, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 14 (Saturday) Pre-service Training, Part 3, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Trainer # 1056, 8:30 am 5 pm, $45 per person, payable in cash to the instructor at the class. Participants are asked to bring their lunch. New childcare workers are now required to have 24 hours of pre-service training within 90 days of employment if hired after September 1, Topics include: emergency preparedness, summer safety (Look before you leave, see and save), plants and children, effective parent communication, beautiful junk (homemade art activities), how to handle children with attention deficit disorder. Pre-registration is required by Friday, the day before the class by 12 noon, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 16 (Monday) Behavior Management at Its Best, taught by Brad Mason, LPC, 7 9 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn the best science has to offer; hear about myths on effective child discipline, get some techniques that will help with that child who doesn t respond well to traditional discipline.

2 17 (Tuesday) Managing Personal Finances Successfully, taught by David Giese, Certified Life Coach, 6:30 8 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. The class provides tips on budgeting, saving, and other methods to bring personal finances under control. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 18 (Wednesday) Family Support Group, Wednesday, December 18, from 6:30-8:30 pm, free, with free childcare. This is a support group for bilingual or Spanishspeaking families, parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers. It usually meets on the last Wednesday of each month, but December is an exception. This is an open discussion to help with resolution of problems affecting the family. It is informative, educational, and participants will learn of resources available to them in the community. Confidential. For more information, call (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 19 (Thursday) Help! This Child is Driving Me Crazy, taught by Dr. Laura Lamper, Ph.D, Child Development, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person payable to the instructor at the class. The difficult child requires different teaching skills. Learn about temperament and quick tips for challenging behaviors (assess your own temperament to see how difficult you are!) Difficult children are the movers and shakers of our world and can make extremely positive contributions with the guidance of a wise teacher. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Please preregister (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 21 (Saturday) Stress and Time Management, 9 am 1 pm, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Training #1056, $30 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Learn the common stresses and reactions to stress, balancing stress. Learn thirteen timely tips, prioritizing and saving time. Pre-registration is required, (512) , by noon on the Friday preceding the class. At 805 W. University Avenue, JANUARY 4 (Saturday) Pre-service Training, Part 1, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Instructor #1056, 8:30 am 5 pm, $45 per person, payable in cash to the instructor at the class. Participants are asked to bring their lunch. New childcare workers are now required to have 24 hours of pre-service training within 90 days of employment if hired after September 1, Topics include: Developmental stages of children, age-appropriate activities for children, positive guidance and discipline of children, fostering children s self-esteem, supervision and safety practices in the care of children, positive interaction with children, preventing the spread of communicable diseases. Pre-registration is required, (512) , by noon on the Friday preceding the class. At 805 W. University Avenue, 8 (Wednesday) Toddler Time, 9:30 am 10:30 am, free. For children 9 months 3 years old and theirparent/caregiver. This is an hour of unstructured play, sensory play, story time, songs, and a sharing time for parents. The parent remains with the child for interactive play. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue,

3 Basic Parenting of Infants and Toddlers, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, 6:30-8:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn basic parenting skills, feeding, sleep, how to keep their child safe, the importance of parent-child interaction and play. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 15 (Wednesday) Family Forward, led by Michelle Collins, MA, is a ten-week course for Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, 16 (Thursday) Ways of Listening: Children s Perspectives and Meaning Making, taught by Laura Lamper, Ph.D, Child Development, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Early childhood professionals and teachers play important roles in socializing young children and transmitting cultural values through their learning environment. A wide range of documentation such as videos, tape recordings, photographs, guided walks, map-making, role playing, and other activities can be produced and created by children, giving them a voice and making learning and thinking more visible. These provide a glimpse of what is important to children, from their perspective; help connect children to program or school goals and decision-making; and provide meaningful socialization lessons. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Supports Asset #22-School Engagement: Young person is actively engaged in learning. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 18 (Saturday) Recognizing and Preventing Child Abuse/Transportation Licensing Rules, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Instructor #1056, 9 am 1 pm, $30 per person, payable to instructor in cash. Participants will hear tips on how to recognize child abuse and will learn about the licensing rules for providers that give transportation to children in their Center. Preregistration is required by the Friday preceding the class, by 12 noon. (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 22 (Wednesday) Toddler Time, 9:30 am 10:30 am, free. For children 9 months 3 years old 805 W. University Avenue, Stay Calm: Don t Take It Out on the Kids, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, from 6:30 7:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. The class will discuss how parents can remain focused and train themselves to remain calm while dealing with the stressful challenges of parenting. Please pre-register, (512)

4 Family Forward, led by Michelle Collins, MA, is a ten-week course for Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, 23 (Thursday) Applying Concepts from Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) to Change the World, 6:30 8:30 pm, taught by Laura Lamper, Ph.D., Child Development, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn how to apply the concepts to difficult children and children with special needs. This lighthearted workshop will be packed full of ideas for creating a developmentally appropriate environment for any age group so everyone benefits, including teachers. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 25 (Saturday) Growing Through Play-Based Learning, taught by Bonnie Hahn, M.Ed, Parent Educator, Saturday, January 25, from 9 11 am, $15.00 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will understand the connection between developmental and relational models; they will understand early brain development and play with respect to the way that a young child learns; they will be able to incorporate play-based experiences in the family and model this for others in the child s life. Please preregister, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, Red Cross Child Health and Safety Program, presented by Christa Cook, Red Cross Intern, Saturday, January 25, from 3 4:30 pm. Free. For children 6 12 years old. The children will learn how to make disaster kits in order to be prepared should a disaster occur. They will also learn proper hand washing techniques and how to prevent fires. Please preregister (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 29 (Wednesday) Family Support Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, free, with free childcare. This is a support group for bilingual or Spanish-speaking families, parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers. It meets on the last Wednesday of each month. This is an open discussion to help with resolution of problems affecting the family. It is informative, educational, and participants will learn of resources available to them in the community. Confidential. For more information, call (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, Child Safety and Protection, taught by Eve Margolis, Director, Kidpower, 6:30 8:30 pm, $20 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Kidpower prepares parents and other caregivers both to protect their children and teens from harm and to empower their kids with skills for taking charge of their own emotional and physical safety. The class will help parents/caregivers to teach their children skills that can prevent most bullying, molestation, assault, and abduction without creating fear. Participants will learn how to coach their children so they are successful in practicing safety skills and how to make a safety plan for everywhere the

5 children go. A common language should be established about safety within the family. Please pre-register (512) , at 805 W. University Avenue, Family Forward, led by Michelle Collins, MA, is a ten-week course for Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, 30 (Thursday) Recharging Your Battery So You Can Handle Anything, taught by Laura Lamper, Ph.D, Child Development, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. This workshop will address overcoming problems with being burned out, problems with parents or co-workers, and negative thoughts. Participants will hear strategies for recharging their battery, and highlight some key information about healthy people and healthy relationships in this highly motivational workshop. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, FEBRUARY 5 (Wednesday) Toddler Issues: Tantrums, Aggression, and Potty Training, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, 6:30-8:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn tips on handling toddler behavior challenges, and potty training. Please pre-register, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, Family Forward, led by Michelle Collins, MA, is a ten-week course for Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, 6 (Thursday) Creating Smart Brains and Amazing Young Learners, 6:30-8:30 pm, taught by Dr. Laura Lamper, Ph.D, Child Development, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn about young brain development and the connection between emotional health and intellectual health. Explains what adults can do to maximize brain power in children. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 8 (Saturday) Pre-service Training, Part 2, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Trainer #1056, 8:30 am 5 pm, $45 per person, payable in cash to instructor at the class. Participants are asked to bring their lunch. New childcare workers are now required to have 24 hours of pre-service training

6 within 90 days of employment if hired after September 1, Topics include: Infant Care, including Biting and Toilet Training, Recognizing and Preventing Child Abuse, Transportation Licensing Rules, Playground Safety, Serving Children with Special Needs. Pre-registration is required on or before the Friday before the class, at noon. Call (512) to register. At 805 W. University Avenue, Puppetpower for Child Safety, taught by Eve Margolis, Director, Kidpower, 2 3:30 pm, $20 per child (accompanying adults included), payable to the instructor at the class. Storytelling, puppets and interactive role plays introduce simple but powerful skills to handle unkind words; alert the child to check first before touching something unsafe, move away from someone doing unsafe things such as throwing sand or playing too roughly, and to get help from the parent, even if they are busy. Please preregister (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 12 (Wednesday) Toddler Time, 9:30 am 10:30 am, free. For children 9 months 3 years old 805 W. University Avenue, Follow-up Activities for Children s Literature, taught by Barbara Burgess, Certified Trainer # 1769, 6:30 8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn songs, crafts and activities that follow up classic children s literature. Please pre-register (512) Family Forward, led by Michelle Collins, MA, is a ten-week course for Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, 13 (Thursday) SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Brain Development, taught by Laura Lamper, Ph.D., Child Development, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 payable to the instructor at the class. This is required training for infant preschool teachers but new parents would benefit from this workshop as well. Participants will hear about the fundamentals of safe and developmentally appropriate caregiving approaches. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 15 (Saturday) Extending the Learning Outdoors, taught by Bonnie Hahn, M.Ed., Parent Educator, 9 11 am, $15.00 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn the importance of outdoor activities for children and how these enhance learning and development. Please preregister, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue,

7 18 (Tuesday) Humpty Goes Back to School: Putting Nursery Rhymes Back in School, 6:30 8:30 pm, taught by Marlyn Kramer, M.Ed, Early Childhood Education, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn the many different objectives that can be addressed through nursery rhymes, with using visual aids and hands on activities, including manipulatives and art projects. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 19 (Wednesday) Learning Through Play, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, 6:30 8:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn how play is the work of infants, toddlers, and young children, and how to promote learning and encourage children to reach developmental milestones through play. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, Family Forward, led by Michelle Collins, MA, is a ten-week course for Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, 20 (Thursday) Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, taught by Laura Lamper, Ph.D., Child Development, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. This workshop will identify the signs and symptoms associated with different types of abuse, and how abuse is reported. Participants will also learn what it means to be an outcry witness to help a child feel safe. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 22 (Saturday) Bringing Opposing Sides Together-Conflict Resolution/Building Relationships with Families, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Instructor #1056, 9 am 1 pm, $30 per person, payable to the instructor in cash. Participants will learn three conflict resolution strategies: avoidance, defusion and confrontation followed by four negotiation skills: diagnosis, initiation, listening and problem solving. There will be an interactive exercise where twelve scenarios will be reviewed with alternative actions for resolution. Participants will also learn how to work with families to build positive relationships and how this is beneficial. Pre-registration is required (512) , by noon on the Friday before the class. At 805 W. University Avenue, 26 (Wednesday) Toddler Time, 9:30 am 10:30 am, free. For children 9 months 3 years old 805 W. University Avenue,

8 Family Support Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, free, with free childcare. This is a support group for bilingual or Spanish-speaking families, parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers. It meets on the last Wednesday of each month. This is an open discussion to help with resolution of problems affecting the family. It is informative, educational, and participants will learn of resources available to them in the community. Confidential. For more information, call (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, Family Forward, led by Michelle Collins, MA, is a ten-week course for Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, 27 (Thursday) Why Do Children Do What They Do? Understanding Preschoolers Misbehavior taught by Laura Lamper, Ph.D, Child Development, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Children s limited reasoning skills are highly related to their age and stage of development. This presentation will discuss misbehavior and the reasons children do the things they do, and how teachers can use this information to enhance their teaching approaches, design appropriate environments, and solve behavior problems more easily. This class is 2 hours long with a onehour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Please pre-register, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, MARCH 3 (Monday) Those Terrific Toddlers, taught by Bonnie Hahn, M.Ed., Parent Educator, 7 9 pm, $15.00 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn about toddler behavior, development, and reasonable expectations of the parent/caregiver. Please pre-register, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 4 (Tuesday) More Than a Good Book, taught by Marlyn Kramer, M.Ed, Early Childhood Education, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn that they can teach language arts, math, science, and art in conjunction with reading good children s books. Please pre-register, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 5 (Wednesday) Family Forward, led by Michelle Collins, MA, is a ten-week course for

9 Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, Experienced-based Learning in the Preschool Classroom, taught by Barbara Burgess, Certified Trainer # 1769, 6:30 8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn how to set up the school environment for a great preschool day. Please pre-register (512) (Thursday) Oh No! This Child Is Still Driving Me Crazy!, 6:30-8:30 pm, taught by Laura Lamper, PhD, Child Development, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. The difficult child requires different teaching skills. Participants will continue to explore temperament, effective guidance strategies and tips for challenging behaviors. This workshop includes an updated list of creative guidance approaches. Difficult children can learn to use their energy wisely and make extremely positive contributions to any classroom if a trained caregiver understands them. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Please pre-register, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 8 (Saturday) Pre-service Training, Part 3, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Trainer # 1056, 8:30 am 5 pm, $45 per person, payable in cash to the instructor at the class. Participants are asked to bring their lunch. New childcare workers are now required to have 24 hours of pre-service training within 90 days of employment if hired after September 1, Topics include: emergency preparedness, summer safety (Look before you leave, see and save), plants and children, effective parent communication, beautiful junk (homemade art activities), how to handle children with attention deficit disorder. Pre-registration is required by Friday, the day before the class by 12 noon, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 12 (Wednesday) Toddler Time, 9:30 am 10:30 am, free. For children 9 months 3 years old 805 W. University Avenue, Family Forward, led by Michelle Collins, MA, is a ten-week course for Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, 19 (Wednesday) Stay Calm: Don t Take It Out on the Kids, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, from 6:30 7:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. The class will discuss how parents can remain focused and train themselves to remain calm while dealing with the stressful challenges of parenting. Please pre-register, (512)

10 Family Forward, led by Michelle Collins, MA, is a ten-week course for Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Avenue, 20 (Thursday) Applying Concepts from Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) to Change the World, 6:30 8:30 pm, taught by Laura Lamper, Ph.D., Child Development, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn how to apply the concepts to difficult children and children with special needs. This lighthearted workshop will be packed full of ideas for creating a developmentally appropriate environment for any age group so everyone benefits, including teachers. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 22 (Saturday) Those Terrific Toddlers, taught by Bonnie Hahn, M.Ed., Parent Educator, 7 9 pm, $15.00 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn about toddler behavior, development, and reasonable expectations of the parent/caregiver. Please pre-register, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, Learning Math the Fun Way/Playground Safety, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Trainer #1056, 9 am 1 pm, $30 per person, payable in cash to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn teaching strategies in number and operations, geometry and spatial sense, measurement, pattern/algebraic thinking and displaying/analyzing data for toddlers and pre-k. They will learn safety issues related to the playground. Please pre-register on or before the Friday preceding the class, by noon, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 26 (Wednesday) Toddler Time, 9:30 am 10:30 am, free. For children 9 months 3 years old 805 W. University Avenue, Communicating and Winning Children s Cooperation, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, 6:30-8:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Especially for parents/caregivers of 5 12 year olds. Gives tips on gaining mutual respect between parent and child; effective communication with children and how to win their cooperation. Supports Asset # 2-Positive Family Communication: Young person and her or his parent(s) communicate positively, and young person is willing to seek advice and counsel from parents. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, Family Support Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, free, with free childcare. This is a support group for bilingual or Spanish-speaking families, parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers. It meets on the last Wednesday of each month. This is an open discussion to help with resolution of problems affecting the family. It is informative, educational, and participants will

11 learn of resources available to them in the community. Confidential. For more information, call (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 27 (Thursday) Recharging Your Battery So You Can Handle Anything, taught by Laura Lamper, Ph.D, Child Development, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. This workshop will address overcoming problems with being burned out, problems with parents or co-workers, and negative thoughts. Participants will hear strategies for recharging their battery, and highlight some key information about healthy people and healthy relationships in this highly motivational workshop. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, APRIL 2 (Wednesday) Singing Transitions in the Preschool Classroom, taught by Barbara Burgess, Certified Trainer # 1769, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn how to use songs when children are transitioning from one activity to another. Please pre-register (512) (Thursday) Creating Smart Brains and Amazing Young Learners, 6:30-8:30 pm, taught by Dr. Laura Lamper, Ph.D, Child Development, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn about young brain development and the connection between emotional health and intellectual health. Explains what adults can do to maximize brain power in children. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 5 (Saturday) Pre-service Training, Part 1, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Instructor #1056, 8:30 am 5 pm, $45 per person, payable in cash to the instructor at the class. Participants are asked to bring their lunch. New childcare workers are now required to have 24 hours of pre-service training within 90 days of employment if hired after September 1, Topics include: Developmental stages of children, age-appropriate activities for children, positive guidance and discipline of children, fostering children s self-esteem, supervision and safety practices in the care of children, positive interaction with children, preventing the spread of communicable diseases. Pre-registration is required, (512) , by noon on the Friday preceding the class. At 805 W. University Avenue, 9 (Wednesday) Toddler Time, 9:30 am 10:30 am, free. For children 9 months 3 years old 805 W. University Avenue, Building Children s Courage, Character and Self-esteem, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, 6:30-8:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. For parents/caregivers of 5 12 year olds. Participants will learn how to help their children build character and selfesteem. Supports Asset # 38-Self-Esteem: Young person reports having a high self-esteem. Please pre-register, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue,

12 10 (Thursday) Ways of Listening: Children s Perspectives and Meaning Making, taught by Dr. Laura Lamper, Ph.D, Child Development, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Early childhood professionals and teachers play important roles in socializing young children and transmitting cultural values through their learning environment. A wide range of documentation such as videos, tape recordings, photographs, guided walks, map-making, role playing, and other activities can be produced and created by children, giving them a voice and making learning and thinking more visible. These provide a glimpse of what is important to children, from their perspective; help connect children to program or school goals and decision-making; and provide meaningful socialization lessons. This class is 2 hours long with a one-hour self-instructional activity, for a total of 3 hours. Supports Asset #22-School Engagement: Young person is actively engaged in learning. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 16 (Wednesday) Overcoming Childhood Adversity, taught by Barbara Burgess, Certified Trainer #1769, 6:30 8:30 pm, $15 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn how to overcome the painful experiences in childhood so they can become the best they can be for the children. Please pre-register (512) (Wednesday) Toddler Time, 9:30 am 10:30 am, free. For children 9 months 3 years old 805 W. University Avenue, Discipline and Teaching Children Responsibility, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, 6:30-8:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn about strategies to help their children be more disciplined and responsible. Supports Asset # 30- Responsibility; Young person accepts and takes personal responsibility. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 26 (Saturday) Communication and Early Care and Education: The Parent/Teacher Partnership, taught by Bonnie Hahn, M.Ed., Parent Educator, 9 11 am, $15.00 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn the importance of effective communication between parent and teacher and tips on the care and education of young children. Please preregister (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, Infant Care, Biting/Toilet Training/Effective Parent Communication, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Instructor #1056, 9 am 1 pm, $30, payable in cash to the instructor at the class. Infant Care: Individual differences and the eighteen principles of infant care are explored followed by the importance of sanitation in the nursery. Useful forms for parent information and daily infant care checklists will be provided. Biting/Toilet Training: Biting incidents are common in early childhood environments. Reduction of these incidents involves knowing which developmental stages may be subject to these occurrences and anticipating their behaviors. Creating environments that discourage biting and applying logical consequences will take the bite out of your program. Toilet Training covers three conditions for successful training: physical and cognitive readiness and personal interest. Effective Parent Communication: There are ten pitfalls to avoid in parent communication. Ways to work with parents, the use of I messages and parent programs increase effective

13 communication. Participation in ten scenarios offer practice in applying the concepts covered in the first part of the session. Pre-registration is required by the Friday noon preceding the class. (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 30 (Wednesday) Redirecting Misbehavior, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, 6:30-8:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Especially for parents of children from 5 12 years old. Participants will learn effective ways to handle children who are misbehaving. Supports Asset #11-Family Boundaries: Family has clear rules and consequences and monitors the young person whereabouts. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, MAY Family Support Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, free, with free childcare. This is a support group for bilingual or Spanish-speaking families, parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers. It meets on the last Wednesday of each month. This is an open discussion to help with resolution of problems affecting the family. It is informative, educational, and participants will learn of resources available to them in the community. Confidential. For more information, call (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 3 (Saturday) Pre-service Training, Part 2, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Trainer #1056, 8:30 am 5 pm, $45 per person, payable in cash to instructor at the class. Participants are asked to bring their lunch. New childcare workers are now required to have 24 hours of pre-service training within 90 days of employment if hired after September 1, Topics include: Infant Care, including Biting and Toilet Training, Recognizing and Preventing Child Abuse, Transportation Licensing Rules, Playground Safety, Serving Children with Special Needs. Pre-registration is required on or before the Friday before the class, at noon. Call (512) to register. At 805 W. University Avenue, 7 (Wednesday) Basic Parenting of Infants and Toddlers, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, 6:30-8:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn basic parenting skills, feeding, sleep, how to keep their child safe, the importance of parent-child interaction and play. Please pre-register (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 14 (Wednesday) Toddler Time, 9:30 am 10:30 am, free. For children 9 months 3 years old 805 W. University Avenue, Toddler Issues: Tantrums, Aggression, and Potty Training, taught by Lexy Largent, Parent Educator, 6:30-8:30 pm, $10 per person, payable to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn tips on handling toddler behavior challenges, and potty training. Please pre-register, (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, 17 (Saturday) Supervision and Emergency Preparedness, taught by Yolanda Delgado, Certified Trainer # 1056, 9 am 1 pm, $30 per person, payable in cash to the instructor at the class. Participants will learn how supervision and neglectful supervision differ, caregiver ratios, what supervision looks like and ways to ensure children are properly supervised. New Licensing rules

14 addressing supervision will be highlighted and participatory exercises with scenarios will be included. Emergency Preparedness - Participants will learn the importance of having a planning team to prepare for an emergency plan of action in advance. The team will identify an alternative site, evacuation procedures, access to supplies and equipment, staffing patterns, safety and security, accountability and care for the children. Communication to staff and parents as well as with the public and the media will be explored. Identification of community resources will be discussed. Pre-registration is required, (512) , by noon on the Friday preceding the class. At 805 W. University Avenue, 28 (Wednesday) Toddler Time, 9:30 am 10:30 am, free. For children 9 months 3 years old 805 W. University Avenue, Family Support Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, free, with free childcare. This is a support group for bilingual or Spanish-speaking families, parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers. It meets on the last Wednesday of each month. This is an open discussion to help with resolution of problems affecting the family. It is informative, educational, and participants will learn of resources available to them in the community. Confidential. For more information, call (512) At 805 W. University Avenue, Childcare Provider Training classes provide continuing education clock hours. Parenting class certificates of completion are also available. Advance registration is requested for any event; please call (512) , unless otherwise specified. All events are held in the Community Resource Center, 805 W. University, Georgetown, unless otherwise noted. (corner of Scenic Drive and W. University Avenue)

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