Training
The calendar is now available.
Scholarship Information
The Northern Virginia Association for the Educationof Young Children (NVAEYC) is offering training scholarships. Three categories of scholarships are available: Academic, CDA Assessment, and Training Scholarships. The deadline is April 30, 2010.
The Infant and Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) is offering training stipends of up to $100 for child care providers. Stipends can be used for textbook costs for early childhood college courses, registration feeds, CPR & First Aid Classes, as well as MAT certification. Currently there are still money left for Prince William county and Manassas. If you are interested, please contact Karla Sprouse (540-373-0041 x343, ksprouse@va-itsnetwork.org)
Professional Development
An increasing number of children are exposed to more than one language from birth. This tip sheet provides ideas for ways professionals working with very young children can support dual language learners.
The Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist (ITS) Network offers FREE training for caregivers working with children birth through 36 months. Check their Professional Development Institutes for Early Care Providers for the latest schedule and upcoming events.
Please click on link above to review the catalog. All courses are free. Please note that they are open only to Fairfax County residents.
FREE Webinars from The Child Care Aware Parent Network.
Check out the Healthy Child Care American website by the American Academy of Pediatrics.It provides early education and child care information to child care professionals and families.
Provides may be interested in Place of Our Own. It is a series about child development that offers advice to caregivers of pre-Kindergarten-aged children on topics such as nutrition, safety, discipline and literacy. It is on channel 26 Sunday - Friday at 6:30 AM. It would be a great way for ESOL learners to improve their English vocabulary.Check here for local listings and watch an episode.
Adult English Classes in Northern Virginia
Classes throughout Northern Virginia - Check this list first!
Classes offered by the Immigrant Ministries
Fairfax County Adult Education Classes
Literarcy Council of Northern Virginia
NVCC Manassas and Woodbridge Campuses
