Sept. 19: 'Social Studies Module One.’ Developmentally appropriate social studies curriculum using Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards. For more... Need ideas for dramatic play? Learn new techniques for planning and setup, enhancement and problem solving at “Dramatic Play and Play Scripts,” Sept. 21, in Lebanon. For more... What motivates school-age children? Explore their unique developmental needs with Erica Louis in “It’s Fundamental,” Sept. 28. For more... Don't Miss 'Step Up To Quality 101' in Clermont County. FREE in-depth information on key components of SUTQ, Sept. 28. For more...
	'Special Quest: Creating Bright Futures.' Designed to touch the "head, heart and hands" of families and professionals in order to create inclusive communities for young children with disabilities, Sept. 25. To register... Sign up for one or all sessions of 'Suiting Up for the Marathon!' Get ready to become a successful manager and leader of an early childhood program. Upcoming topics include: The Leadership Mindset (Oct. 1) and Leadership Techniques (Nov. 5). To register... 'More Alike Than Different.' Understand how myths about special needs affect our perceptions, attitudes and actions in the classroom, and explore strategies that create an accepting, inclusive classroom, Oct. 8. For more... ‘Count Me In!’ Learn new ways to assess children's math development and how to create age-appropriate preschool math activities that align with Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards, Oct. 24. For more...
	Sept. 17: ‘Exploring Developmental Appropriate Practice (DAP): What Does It Mean to You?’ Jaesook Gilbert will help you explore the definition of DAP and what it looks like in your teaching practice Sept. 17. To register... 'Orientation for Early Care and Education Professionals.' This six-hour workshop is required for all newly certified family child care providers and child care center staff. Next dates: Sept. 19, 26 and Oct. 3. To register... ‘Using Music to Support Social and Emotional Development in Children’: Sept. 21. To register... ‘Avoiding Power Struggles With Children.’ Learn to read behavior as a cue for adult interaction and guidance and ways to avoid conflict, Sept. 23. To register...

• Congratulations to Deborah Smith—the winner of the $25 Lakeshore gift certificate for completing and returning her workshop postcard to the 4C central office!

• New fee structure for onsite workshops. For more...

• Verification procedures for Ohio workshops have been updated! To view..

• New Step Up To Quality prerequisite requirements are in effect. For details...

• Sallie Westheimer, 4C executive director, is now blogging. Stay updated by visiting  www.4cforchildren.org/blogsallie. For more... 

• Get ready to rock to 80s music—and support 4C! 4C for Children will participate as a beneficiary in the Nov. 21 Rusty Ball, an event hosted by the Rusty Griswolds, a popular Cincinnati 80s cover band. Tickets go on sale Oct. 7. Be sure to select 4C as your "designated charity" when purchasing tickets! For more...  

• Free Child Care Aware webinar tonight (Sept. 16)! Register for "Playing to Learn: How Play Enhances Cognitive Development," and hear world renowned child development expert David Elkind talk about how children learn through play. To register...

• Register for a fall CDA Program! For more...

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