Workshops April

Annually, WITF offers about 60 two hour workshops to nearly 900 early educators in our region. These workshops, partially supported by the Pennsylvania Key, provide support, resources and information about relevant topics and help create a neighborhood of connected educators in our region. Presented by Pennsylvania certified trainers, workshop hours help educators meet their training requirements for Keystone Stars and the Department of Public Welfare.

Education Workshops

April 14, 2015 - 6:30 -8:30 pm 

The Developmental Assets: What They Mean for Children

- United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County

Several years ago, the Search Institute researched and identified a list of 40 developmental assets, 40 building blocks that help children grow up healthy, caring and responsible. They then tailored that list for children ages 3-5. We will focus on the developmental assets in this workshop and discuss how you can help them grow in children.

April 16, 2015 - 6:30 -8:30 pm 

But We Have Multicultural Puppets: Aren't We Already "Doing" Diversity?

- WITF Public Media Center

What does it mean to create an inclusive environment and is collecting "stuff" enough? Come discuss the value of a classroom that embraces the learners inside it.

April 21, 2015 - 6:30 -8:30 pm 

But We Have Multicultural Puppets: Aren't We Already "Doing" Diversity?

- WITF Public Media Center

What does it mean to create an inclusive environment and is collecting "stuff" enough? Come discuss the value of a classroom that embraces the learners inside it.

April 27, 2015 - 6:30 -8:30 pm 

The Project Approach

- United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County

The Project Approach is a useful, fun approach to classroom environments, curriculum and learning. Based on children's interests, this approach is naturally engaging. Come learn about the project approach, get examples that work and take your first steps towards project design.

April 30, 2015 - 6:30-8:30 pm 

Children and Grief

- WITF Public Media Center

We know how challenging the death of a loved one can be for adults. How do children deal with this kind of loss? This workshop is designed to share tools and stories in an effort to equip teachers and child care professionals to pro-actively walk with children through grief. Resources will be shared.

If you are an educator, please register online at www.pakeys.org.

Please contact Debbie Riek if you have questions at debbie_riek@witf.org or 717-910-2806