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The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool is one of the most widely adopted curriculums for the early childhood classroom.
Dates & Locations
| Dates | Topics | Location | Registration Fee* | Required Materials | |
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| June 15-16, 2009 | The Creative Curriculum Approach | ITC/Community Education Bldg. 25345 Taft Road Novi, MI | $199.95 | ||
| July 7-8, 2009 | The Creative Curriculum Approach | Northwood Community Ctr. Univ. of Michigan 1000 McIntyre Dr. Ann Arbor, MI | $199.95 | ||
| * Registration fee does not include the cost of the required training materials. All participants are responsible for bringing the required materials with them to the training event. Training materials may be purchased at the time of registration or separately. To ensure that you receive your materials prior to the event, we recommend that you submit your order a minimum of 15 days before the start date or opt for expedited shipping. | |||||
Travel Information
Registration fees does not include transportation, lodging or meals.
For directions to the training sites, please contact your local Kaplan representative or our professional development department at 800-334-2014, ext. 3228.
Please note that we have not secured a block of rooms at any hotel for this event. If you require overnight accommodations, please contact your local Kaplan representative or our professional development department at 800-334-2014, ext. 3228, for a list of hotels near the training location.
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Agenda & Syllabus
Daily Agenda
| Check-in: | 8:30 am - 9:00 am |
| Sessions: | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Lunch: | Lunch is not included in registration and will be on your own. |
Syllabus
This information-packed 2 days of training offers participants an overview of the Creative Curriculum Approach for Preschool System, including the Assessment Toolkit.
The training agenda covers:
- The philosophical basics of The Creative Curriculum® Approach for Preschool
- An exploration of the teacher's guide as a valuable resource
- General strategies for implementing the Creative Curriculum system in the classroom
- Overview of child observation techniques and different types of assessment data collection methods
- Identification and use of the different components of the Assessment Toolkit
DAY ONE
Greetings and Introductions
- Acknowledging the Process of Change
- Your Successes and Challenges in Using The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
- Your Expectations and Wishes for This Training
The Organization of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
- A Review: Components of the Curriculum
- Fundamental Beliefs of the Curriculum
The Teacher's Role
- Wearing Many Hats
- Observing, Guiding, Assessing
- Supporting Development and Learning
The Learning Environment
- If You Were a Child in Your Classroom, Where Would You Spend Time?
- Successful Areas and Stumbling Blocks in Your Classroom
- Revitalizing Interest Areas
What Children Learn
- Literacy
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- The Arts
- Technology
Wrap Up
DAY TWO
An Introduction to the Developmental Continuum
- Goals and Objectives
- Learning About a Continuum
- The Many Ways Children Show What They Know and Can Do
Collecting Facts
- Observing and Recording What Children Do
- Collecting Facts Using Observation Video #1
- Planning for Observation and Documentation
- Creating Purposeful Portfolios of Children's Work
Analyzing and Evaluating Facts
- Analyzing Facts Collected in Observation Video #1
- Using the Developmental Continuum to Evaluate Progress
- Using the Class Summary Worksheet
- Using the Individual Child Profile
Planning for Each Child and the Group
- Planning: Basic Considerations
- Using Assessment Information to Inform Planning
- Using the Child Progress and Planning Report With Families
- Using the Class Profile and the Class Summary Worksheet in Planning
- Planning for Groups of Children and the Whole Class
Wrap Up and Evaluation
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Registration
Events fill up quickly and space is limited! We recommend that you register as early as possible. For your convenience, we offer three ways to register!
Online: Whether you're paying by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover) or purchase order, it's fast and easy to register individuals and groups online! Register online 
Fax: a completed registration form for each participant to (336) 712-3243 with purchase order or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover) payment information.
Mail: a completed registration form for each participant with your payment (company check, money order, cashier's check, purchase order or credit card payment information) to:
Attn: Training/Professional Development
PO Box 67
Lewisville, NC 27023
Walk-in Registrations
Walk-in registrations will be accepted only as space permits. We recommend that you contact our professional development department at 800-334-2014, ext. 3228 a minimum of one business day in advance to inquire about availability. In order to register on-site, you must bring a check or signed purchase order with you to the event.
Confirmation
All registration information must be provided and payment submitted before confirmation will be sent via email or fax. Each participant will receive confirmation of registration. If you are paying by purchase order, you must submit a signed copy of the purchase order via fax (336) 712-3243 or mail to guarantee your space and receive confirmation of your registration. Contact our professional development department at 800-334-2014, ext. 3228 with questions regarding the status of your registration.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds of registration fees will be issued for cancellations received in writing via mail, fax or email five business days before the event start date. Cancellations received less than five business days prior to the start of the event will not be eligible for a refund or credit. Kaplan reserves the right to cancel any training within 21 days of the event with a full refund of the registration fee.