Howell County
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Programs offered in Howell County
Child Care The Kid Care Workshop Series, offered in a multi-session format beginning in September and ending in May, provides educational workshops to both Head Start staff and to other child care center employees. The workshops are facilitated by Brenda Bell, Human Development Specialist. Other professionals from the area assist as guest instructors. Resources for the workshops include the National Network for Child Care, The Sharing and Caring Day care Newsletter, and The National Network for Family Resiliency. Head Start staff from six counties will participate in the training, earning Continuing Education Units toward the Child Development Associate Certification. Pre registration is required at a cost of $25.00 per center, and $5.00 for each additional staff member from that center. The Kid Care Workshop Series schedule begins in the fall each year.
The Head Start staff session are held at the West Plains Civic Center during daytime hours, and the session for other Child Care Providers is held during the evening hours at the Howell County University Extension Center at 217 South Aid Avenue, West Plains.
Speaker's Bureau
Presentations on a variety of topics related to family life can be developed in accordance with specific needs or requests from schools, agencies, civic organizations, or service clubs.Presentations available include:
- Brain Development: Early Childhood and Lifetime Learning
- Humor Keeps You Healthy
- Dietary and Herbal Supplements
- Folic Acid: The Miracle Supplement?
Designed for beginning baby sitters, this workshop can be delivered in multiple sessions, or in an all day format. Suitable for girl scouts, 4-H members, summer school students, or any group of interested girls and boys. Minimum of 10 required to hold this workshop, which can be presented at locations of your choice.
An all-day workshop, scheduled into the classroom schedule, or on a Saturday. This workshop is geared to the beginning level of baby-sitters, ages 11 through 14. A workbook published by Health Scripts is recommended as a companion piece for the program, which has a cost of $5.00 per book. Topics include basic responsibilities, safety - accident prevention and simple first aid techniques, snacks and meals, and activities. Arrangements can be made to present the workshop by University of Missouri Extension staff, or to provide teacher training, as is appropriate to each school. This program makes an excellent addition in a summer school schedule. Please call during late winter or early spring to schedule for the summer school term.
Contact Brenda Bell, at 417-256-2391 to arrange a Baby Sitter's Workshop.
For scheduling arrangements, contact:
Brenda Bell
Human Development Specialist
417-257-2391
BellBK@missouri.edu
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University of Missouri Extension Center Howell County howellco@missouri.edu Site maintained by Pam Powell powellpl@missouri.edu Updated 07/24/07 |
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