Date: Saturday April 28, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Registration at 8:30 AM)
Lunch on own 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Swenson Hall 2009
Instructor: Becky Gamache

This workshop can be taken noncredit or for academic credit.

Credit Information: ECED 481, Section 925, Course #3227

CEUs (noncredit registrations): .5 (5 Contact Hours)
Credits (credit registrations): 1 (undergraduate)

Noncredit Registration Fees:

Early Bird Rate (before 4/13): $50
Regular Rate (after 4/13): $60

Credit Registration Fees:

WI Resident: $258.63/credit
MN Resident: $270.22/credit

+ additional $15 workshop fee

Overview

Each child is unique, with diverse life experiences and needs. But how does a teacher provide the best curriculum and learning environment so each child is able to grow and develop? This seminar will provide you with a wide range of techniques for modifying and managing your classroom or program to support all childrens' learning.

• Incorporate easy modifications that do not stray far from original plans but meet the needs of all ability levels
• Explore teaching methods to foster inclusion and celebrate diversity in the classroom
• Critically examine environment to identify causes of challenging behaviors
• Learn how to set up environment and plan curriculum that meets the needs of boys
• Guide children's play interactions with their peers
• Identify learning styles of children and incorporate activities that emphasizes individual strengths
• Create a variety of tools to take with you and use right away

• Head Start Teachers
• 4K Teachers
• Childcare Providers
• K-2nd Grade Teachers
• Anyone who works with children ages 3-8

How to Register

Noncredit:

• Register Online
• Call (715) 394-8469
• In person at Old Main 102
• Fax a Registration Form to (715) 394-8381
• Mail a Registration Form to:

Center for Continuing Education
Attn: Brenda Dalpiaz
Belknap & Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

Credit:

1. Download and fill out a credit registration form (for tuition costs)
   
2. Download and fill out a workshop registration form (for the $15 workshop fee)
   
3. Send both forms with two separate payments to:

Center for Continuing Education
Attn: Brenda Dalpiaz
Belknap & Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

(make checks payable to UW-Superior)

About the Instructor

Becky Gamache - Becky Gamache has over 15 years experience in early childhood education. She received her MA degree in early childhood education from Concordia University. Becky has taught parent education; infant, toddler and preschool classes; and undergraduate students in AA and BA early education programs. For the past 11 years she has been the regular education teacher in a "team-taught" inclusive classroom.