Dr. Althea Penn, NAC, PDS, ODP
(678) 557-8684
Training Schedule
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning:
Bright from the Start approved workshops
Professional Development for Early Educators
Register early…space is limited!
All Bright from the Start attendance policies apply.
To register for a workshop, click on the "services" page, then click "workshop-individual" to register one participant, or "classes" in order to register a group.
You may also download the registration form at https://goo.gl/i4zpbw and email it to info@pennconsulting.org.
Training Schedule
Brain Based Instruction in the Developmentally Appropriate Classroom
Date/Time: TBD - 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: 2330 Scenic Hwy Ste 307 Snellville, GA
Cost: $20.00
Competency Goals:
· ECE-1 Child Development
· ECE-3/SAC-3 Advance Physical and Intellectual Competence
· SAC-1 School-Age Child Development
Level: Intermediate
Clock Hours: 4
Health and Safety Orientation Training
Date/Time: TBD- 1:00pm-7:00 pm
Location: 2330 Scenic Hwy Ste 307 Snellville, GA
Virtual
Date/Time: June 1, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Login information provided within 24 hours
Cost: $30.00
Competency Goals:
· ECE-2/ SAC-2 Safety, Health, Nutrition
· ECE-6/ SAC-6 Meeting Individual Children's Needs
· Level: Beginning
· Clock Hours: 6
Date/Time: November 19-23, 8:45 am-4:30 pm
Location: 2330 Scenic Hwy Ste 307 Snellville, GA
Cost: $250.00
Order the Effective Planning and Administration
of Early Education Programs textbook
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VIP Retreat Experience and 40 Hour Director Training
Date/Time: June 23-27, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
10 hours independent study
Location: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
1 Resort Dr, Savannah, GA, 31421
Cost. $599 before June1/$699 afterwards
Textbook included
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Competency Goals:
· ECE-6/SAC-6 Meeting Individual Children's Needs
· ADM-1 Program Management
· ADM-2 Effective Administrative Systems
· ADM-3 Marketing
· ADM-4 Personnel Management and Development
· ADM-5 Maintain and Develop the Facility
· ADM-6 Legal Knowledge
· ADM-7 Community Relations
· ADM-8 Financial Management
· ADM-9 Ongoing Professional Development
Level: Beginning
Clock Hours: 40
Clock Hours: 6
The Classroom Management Strategy Toolbox
Date/Time: TBD - 8:30am-12:30 pm
Location: 2330 Scenic Hwy Ste 307 Snellville, GA
Cost: $20.00
Competency Goals:
ECE/SAC-1 ECE-4/SAC-4
Level: Intermediate
Clock Hours: 4
Health and Safety Orientation Training
Date/Time: Self-Paced Online
Location: 2330 Scenic Hwy Ste 307 Snellville, GA
Cost: $30.00
Competency Goals:
ECE-2/ SAC-2 ECE-6/ SAC-6
Level: Beginning Clock Hours: 6
Child Development Associate (CDA) Training
Date/Time:
July 13, 20, 27, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
August 3, 10, 24, 31, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
September 7, 14, 21, 28, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
October 5, 12, 19, 26, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
November 2, 16, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
December 7, 14, 21 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Students receive 30 hours of 1:1 or small group coaching. Only 1 absence is allowed.
Location: 2330 Scenic Hwy Ste 307 Snellville, GA
Cost: $275.00 (purchase materials and textbook separately)
Competency Goals:
· ECE-1 Child Development
· ECE-2 Safety, Health, Nutrition
· ECE-3 Advance Physical and Intellectual Competence
· ECE-4 Positive Guidance
· ECE-5 Working With Families
· ECE-6 Meeting Individual Children's Needs
· ECE-7 Professionalism
Level: Beginning Clock Hours: 120
Developing Empowering School Cultures
Date/Time: TBD
Location: 2330 Scenic Hwy Ste 307 Snellville, GA
Cost: $25.00
Competency Goals:
· ADM-1 Program Management
· ADM-4 Personnel Management and Staff Development
· ADM-9 Ongoing Professional Development
· ECE-7 Professionalism
Level: Beginning Clock Hours: 2
Date/Time: Online Self-Paced
Location: 2330 Scenic Hwy Ste 307 Snellville, GA
Cost: $250.00
Competency Goals:
ECE-6/ SAC-6 ADM-1 – 9
Level: Beginning Clock Hours: 40
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New Training!
The Growing Brain 🌱🧠virtual workshop
Date/Time: January 2-3, 9 am - 1:30 pm ET.
9 hours of GA state approved training
How to Use Brain Based Teaching Principles in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Classroom:
What You'll Learn:
Understanding the stages of brain development from birth to age 3.
Practical strategies to apply the latest principles of early childhood education in your daily practice.
Techniques for creating stimulating environments that foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Strategies for managing challenging behaviors.
Who Should Attend:
Early childhood educators
Caregivers and parents
Anyone interested in supporting the development of young children
Key Takeaways:
Insight into the foundational brain growth that occurs in the first three years.
Tools for integrating multisensory learning experiences.
Approaches to creating inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning spaces.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding and skills in nurturing the growing brain!
Registration confirmation and login information are emailed within 24 hours.
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Terms and Conditions
Onsite Workshops: Training may be booked at your location with 30 days advance registration for a minimum of 10 staff members and a per diem of $.545/mile for distances more than 50 miles from the Snellville 30039 zip code.
Cancellations/Substitutions: Registration fees are non-refundable, however, they may be transferred with prior approval (a minimum of two days prior to the training date). The advance registration deadline is fourteen business days prior to the training. Group discounts apply to pre-registered attendees only. Cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing (email acceptable). Registration may be transferred to a later session date once.
Withdrawal: Child development instructors may choose to withdraw a student if the student does not meet the course requirements. Students are urged to consult with their instructor or an advisor before making schedule changes. A student is not eligible for any refund if (1) the student fails to formally withdraw in writing; (2) the student is suspended for disciplinary reasons; (3) the student resigns when a disciplinary action or honor code violation is suspected (including plagiarism). A student may withdraw her/himself at any time prior to the “last day to withdraw” which is 10 business days prior to the beginning of the session.
Attendance: Students are expected to arrive on time for classes and to attend each class for the full class period. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the training. Participants who arrive later than the first 10 minutes of the training may not be permitted to enter and will not receive credit for the course. To allow for the best training experience for everyone, children and cell phones are not permitted. Calls may be made during scheduled breaks. Participants must be present during direct instruction periods in order to receive credit for the course, therefore you must return in a timely manner from all breaks. Two incidences of “tardiness” will equal one absence in the CDA or DT course. Tardiness is defined as not arriving at the designated start time or returning late from a scheduled class break and early departures. Students with two absences or more will receive a failing grade (F) and be required to retake the CDA course. Cameras must be on to determine attendance in virtual classes.
Tax Deduction: The expenses incurred for ongoing professional development are tax deductible, when completed to maintain or improve
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