Professional Development Programs
From the beginning, Shady Lane has served as a model for other early childhood programs, through site visits, publications, conferences and collaborations. Since 2000, Shady Lane has expanded its reach by providing high-quality professional development and other support and consultation services to the professionals and programs that, in turn, educate and care for our area's youngest children.
Please see the listings below for upcoming professional development opportunities being offered by Shady Lane. Follow the links to register for these events through the Pennsylvania Early Learning Keys to Quality website (login required).
Our thanks to our partners in early childhood professional development: Point Park University; the Southwest Regional Key; and the Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC).
Understanding Children's Temperament: A 2-Part Series
K1 C3 02
Instructor: Maren Herman
Location: Shady Lane
Two Fridays:
May 17, 2013
May 31, 2013
1:00 - 4:00 PM both days; total 6 DPW and Act 48 Hours
This workshop will present the use of persona dolls to foster communication and problem solving to preschool age children. We will examine a variety of temperaments that are present in preschool classrooms and practice the methodology of using persona dolls to develop social and emotional growth.
Please go to the PA Keys website to register for this class.
This is a 2-part series. You must register for and attend both sessions in order to receive credit. Your registration fee of $21.00, payable to Shady Lane, includes both sessions of the series.
Six Act 48 Credits are available for an additional fee of $5.00; if applicable, the Act 48 fee should be added to your registration fee. Please write "Act 48" in the memo line of your check.
A Program of Shady Lane
This program is funded through the Southwest Regional Key.
NEW DATE! Common Illnesses of Early Childhood
K7 C3 84
Instructor: Katie O'Neill, R.N.
Location: Shady Lane
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
1:00 - 4:00 PM; total 3 DPW and Act 48 Hours
The common illnesses of early childhood—asthma, “pink-eye”, strep throat, and allergies—will be presented utilizing an interactive teaching style. Topics discussed will include ABC’s of daily on-going health assessment, interventions in the early care environment, effective communication with parents, documentation, and follow-up observations.
Please go to the PA Keys website to register for this class.
A Program of Shady Lane
This program is funded through the Southwest Regional Key.
NEW LISTING! The Work of Art
K2 C2 19
Instructor: Maren Herman
Location: Shady Lane
Thursday, June 6, 2013
1:00-4:00 p.m.
3 DPW or Act 48 Hours
"Life is a great big canvas, throw all the paint you can at it."
- Danny Kaye
Creative? An artist? or not! We will collaboratively create a "work of art" and discuss the creative process. Research and discussion will include information about the impact art has on preschool age children's individual learning goals, social and emotional development, physical, language and literacy skills.
Please go to the PA Keys website to register for this class.
This program funded through the Southwest Regional Key and PAEYC.
NEW LISTING! Math & Science Cuisine: A Two-Part Series
K2 C3 19
Instructor: Polly Lipkind
Location: Shady Lane
Two Thursdays:
June 13, 2013
June 27, 2013
1:00 - 4:00 PM both days; total 6 DPW and Act 48 Hours
The first 14 paid registrants will receive a copy of The Cooking Book by Laura J. Colker (a $20.00 value).
This two part series will explore the many opportunities for play, drama, and learning available through cooking activities.
June 13: Cooking--with or without a stove--presents many opportunities for children to gain knowledge and experiences in science, math, language, and social/emotional development. We will relate our “hands on” cooking activities to the PA Early Learning Standards. Some of the recipes from The Cooking Book by Laura J. Colker will be used during this session, and we will create some of our own. Our efforts will be documented and the documentation process will be presented during the second session on June 27. Participants will implement some of the cooking experiences with their children when they return to their programs.
June 27: Participants will present their recipes/experiences and documentation of cooking with their children. We will discuss documentation processes that will enable families to see what their children created and the learning that occurred. We will share recipes and activities with each other.
Please go to the PA Keys website to register for this class.
This is a 2-part series. You must register for and attend both sessions in order to receive credit. Your registration fee of $21.00, payable to Shady Lane, includes both sessions of the series.
Six Act 48 Credits are available for an additional fee of $5.00; if applicable, the Act 48 fee should be added to your registration fee. Please write "Act 48" in the memo line of your check.
A Program of Shady Lane
This program is funded through the Southwest Regional Key.
New Professional Development Vodcasts from Better Kid Care--with assists from Shady Lane...
The latest professional development resources created by our colleagues at the Penn State Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care program are now available online! Three "vodcasts" filmed in whole or in part at Shady Lane and featuring the insights of our professionals have just been released. These videos and associated research and printable materials are designed as tools for early childhood professionals. See below for embedded videos and more information. Thanks to everyone at Better Kid Care!
Executive Function: foster with Partner Time play
Video featuring our Young Threes Lead Educators, Maren Herman and Rachel Anderson, and great classroom footage illustrating the Young Threes' "Partner Time" process and how it supports development of Executive Function in young children.
Being There for Grieving Children
Important advice for supporting young children who have suffered a significant loss, featuring an interview and voiceover by Katie O'Neill, Shady Lane's Family/Child Advocate.
Change and Young Children
Katie O'Neill discusses the impact of changes in a young child's life and how best to support children's transitions and coping skills.
Thanks again to our friends at Better Kid Care for your work in educating our fellow early educators. For more vodcasts and supporting materials, visit the Better Kid Care website and click on the "vodcasts" button.
Shady Lane Professional Development Instructors
Click on these links to see profiles of Shady Lane's professional development instructors, including credentials and approved topic codes.
Polly Lipkind PQAS Profile as of 05-10-2013
Gina Capriotti PQAS Profile as of 05-10-2013
Katie O'Neill PQAS Profile as of 05-10-2013
Maren Herman PQAS Profile as of 05-10-2013
