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NYSPEP Strong Roots Last a Lifetime Training Institutes
Register Now! 2014 Vicarious Trauma Series
Doors Open at 9:30 AM - Welcome & Plenary: 10:00 AM - Adjournment: 4:00 PM
LAST CHANCE ► Thurs, Oct. 16th • Cornell Cooperative Ext. • Binghamton
Monday, October 27th • Crown Plaza Resort • Lake Placid
Monday, November 17th • Burke Rehabilitation Center • White Plains
Lorraine McMullin explains what Vicarious Trauma is, how it can impact your work, and how you can protect yourself from this condition. Choose one of the following afternoon workshops: Compassion Fatigue presented by Mary Haust (10/16, 10/27) and Meg Akabas (11/17) or Reflective Practice presented by Judy Wolf (10/16, 10/27) and Donna Morrison (11/17). Registration fee: $50 per person. Lunch is included. Registration Deadline for Binghamton: Wednesday, October 8th.For more information and to register for any of the Vicarious Trauma institutes, please CLICK HERE.
NYSPEP Strong Roots Last a Lifetime Training Institutes
Register Now! 2014 Early Literacy Institute
Doors Open at 9:30 AM - Welcome & Plenary: 10:00 AM - Adjournment: 4:00 PM
Thursday, November 6th • Mustard St. Conference Center • Rochester
Mary Haust will present the latest research on the inequality of language acquisition, how parents can bridge that gap, and how the research can influence practice in the field, followed by an all-new companion workshop in the afternoon. A panel discussion on Statewide Community Resources includes local representatives Tonia Burton, Monroe County Library System; Marion French, Education & Interactive Services - WXXI; and Brigid Hubberman, Family Reading Partnership. Registration fee: $50 per person. Lunch is included.For more information and to register for the Early Literacy institute, please CLICK HERE.
NYSPEP Professional Development Webinar - TIMELY TOPIC
What Do We Know About Corporal Punishment?
Wednesday, October 29th • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Jackie Spencer, NYSPEP-CSPE and Parenting Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Tioga County, presents an overview of the current research about corporal punishment, prevalence of its use in the United States, effectiveness, and risks. Learn tips and strategies for helping parents make informed choices about discipline.For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
NYSPEP Parenting Educator - Credential Webinars
PE Credential Orientation: Tiers I, II, III, & IV
2015 APPLICANTS: Please choose ONE of the following
Thursday, October 23rd • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday, November 20th • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, December 11th • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Orientation is a pre-requisite for the application process. Jennie Knox, Credential Coordinator, and Judy Wolf, Credential Workgroup Co-chair, present. Learn about the Tier system, core competencies, application process, portfolio requirements, 2015 submission cycles, and fees. A brief Q&A session will follow. Questions? Please email the Credential Coordinator at: credential@nyspep.org.To register for Thursday, October 23rd • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, please CLICK HERE.
To register for Thursday, November 20th • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, please CLICK HERE.
To register for Thursday, December 11th • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, please CLICK HERE.
NYSPEP Mini-Grants
Apply Now! 2014 Mini-Grant Applications
Applications Due: Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Through funding from the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), NYSPEP provides a limited number of grants of up to $2,000 each to service providers in New York state for the purpose of increasing access to evidence based and promising parenting education programs.For more information and to apply, please CLICK HERE.
Infant Mental Health Association of NY's Greater Capital Region • Workshop
Understanding Disorganized Attachment & Caregiving
Friday, October 24th • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Parsons Child & Family Center • Albany
Judith Solomon, Ph.D., presents. Learn how this high-risk attachment is identified through observation of parent-child interaction, child doll play, and maternal interview. Video and interview material demonstrate measures for clinical assessment and treatment. Pre-registration is required.For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
Adelphi University - Institute for Parenting • Workshop
Understanding Attachment & Attachment Disruptions
Friday, October 24th • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
UJA Federation • NYC
Susan C. McDonough, Ph.D., M.S.W., IMH-E (IV), presents Video Interaction Guidance (VIG), a strength-based treatment approach for young children and their families. Learn how VIG incorporates attachment principles and family systems theory into a multi-generational transactional intervention focusing on both the caregiver and the child.For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Tompkins County • Facilitator Training
PS: It Works! Communication Skills for All People
Thursday & Friday, November 13th & 14th • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
CCE-Tompkins Education Center • Ithaca
This 2-day training prepares professionals to use, teach, and reinforce the Five Communication Skills, and to conduct the Parenting Skills Workshop Series and Parenting Skills for Literacy Series. Pre-registration is required.For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
Families Together in New York State • 5-Day Training
Parent Empowerment Program
Monday - Friday, October 20th - 24th • Poughkeepsie
Various Days, November 5th, 6th, 18th, 19th, & 20th • NYC
This 5-day training is for family peer advocates- parents or guardians experienced with parenting a child with behavioral health challenges and are working with other families to provide support, advocacy, and help navigating the children’s service system. Two locations to choose from.For more information and to register, contact Christina Walter-Ellis at (518) 432-0333 ext. 10 or cwalterellis@ftnys.org.
Akira Center and Proud Poppa • Faith-Based Fatherhood Event
The Power Within! National Night of Prayer
Thursday, October 16th • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
First Corinthian Baptist Church • NYC
Hosted by Shawn Dove, Campaign Manager for Black Male Achievement, Open Society Foundations. This free event features celebrity speakers, guest preachers, and resources related to responsible fatherhood and parenting.For more information, please CLICK HERE.
New York State Library • Early Literacy Family Engagement Website
www.DaybyDayNY.org
This virtual calendar offers activities including an eBook with sounds and original music by former Sesame Street Music Director, Robby Merkin. Content changes daily.For more information, please CLICK HERE.
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