Foundations for Early Childhood Mathematics (Louisville)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Foundations for Early Childhood Mathematics professional development course is for Preschool and Kindergarten teachers who teach in the state of Kentucky only. It features content developed by the Erikson Institute, leaders in early childhood education. This professional learning highlights the "Big Ideas" in early mathematics which include sets, number sense, counting, number operations, pattern, measurement and shape. Participants will learn how to spark children's mathematical learning through developmentally appropriate exploration, discussion and activity using high-impact, evidence-based strategies and children's literature which support the teaching and learning of early mathematics.
**THIS COURSE MEETS IN PERSON ON FRIDAYS FROM 8:30 - 11: 30 AM EASTERN TIME IN LOUISVILLE, KY**
LOCATION = The Drury Inn & Suites Louisville North, 9597 Brownsboro Rd., Louisville, KY 40241
Upon registering, participants are expected to attend and actively participate in all eight half-day in-person sessions. Please do not register for this training if you are unable to attend in-person on Fridays from 8:30 -11:30 am on the dates listed below. Your school must provide substitutes for your classroom if necessary.
SCHEDULE:
Fridays, 8:30 - 11: 30 AM Eastern Time IN-PERSON in LOUISVILLE, KY
Session 1: September 9, 2022
Session 2: September 30, 2022
Session 3: November 4, 2022
Session 4: December 2, 2022
Session 5: January 6, 2023
Session 6: February 3, 2023
Session 7: March 3, 2023
Session 8: March 31, 2023
COST: FREE (For Kentucky Preschool and Kindergarten teachers only)
Registration deadline is August 12, 2022
Should you register for this training and then find you are unable to attend for any reason, you must contact the KCM at kcm@nku.edu or 859-572-7690 so your spot can be offered to another Kentucky teacher. No shows may be charged for the cost of the materials, training and meeting space.