Why Are These Boys Driving Me Crazy?

by Carol Weisheit
February 17, 2010
Reg. 8:30 AM, Workshop 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Description/Bio: Have you ever wondered why there seems to be a difference between how boys and girls play and learn? Join us as we explore brain differences, activity levels, learning styles, and needs of boys and girls. You'll come away with many ideas to help you understand and plan for boys AND girls in your classroom.

Carol Weisheit has been an Early Childhood Resource Specialist with STARnet Regions I and III since 2002. She provides technical assistance and support to teachers of children birth to age eight, focusing primarily on children with special needs. She consults with agencies, schools, and programs on a variety of topics. Carol is adjunct faculty for Heartland Community College and is a certified High/Scope trainer. Carol holds a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and a Master's degree in Child and Family Studies. She is a former state director of Illinois CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and consults with National CASA on a regular basis. Carol has directed child-care programs for low-income families, coordinated and taught in an at-risk pre-k program, and served as a parent educator providing home visits to families at- risk.

This training will provide 5.0 hours for the following:

• CPDUs (Continuing Professional Development Units) for teacher certification
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) #1, #2, #3, & #8
• CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate of participation.

In collaboration with Advanced Medical Transport.

Registration form for this workshop.