ANNOUNCEMENT
August 2010 — Beginning this Fall, the UCLA Extension Education Department will partner with Riviera Playschool as the practicum site for a supervised field experience course. Riviera PlaySchool has the distinction of having been chosen as the very first ever practicum site for UCLA extension’s early childhood education certificate program. We are proud of having the honor!
We will also continue our partnership with El Camino College Childhood Education Department that currently brings student teachers to Riviera PlaySchool to learn from our wonderful staff. Please let us know if you have any questions about the program or would like more information about the UCLA and/or El Camino Programs.
For over 80 years, the Education Department at UCLA Extension has provided staff development, in-service, and professional outreach to practitioners at all levels of education—from preschool through elementary, secondary, adult, and higher education. The Department also offers university professional development.
The programs in childhood education at El Camino prepare students for careers in private or public programs serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children with special needs , or children in before and after school care. The transfer degree option prepares students to continue studies at a four-year institution.
ANNOUNCEMENT
We are proud to announce that El Camino College Childhood Education Department has chosen Riviera PlaySchool as a practicum site for their student teachers. Our fabulous teaching staff serves as mentors to aspiring Early Childhood educators!
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUMMER WORKSHOP AT RIVIERA PLAYSCHOOL – NEW DATE!!!
AFTER PRESCHOOL: Supporting your child in the next transition ~what are the best choices for your family?”
Topics Covered Will Be:
Developmentally appropriate practices
Schooling options after preschool/nursery school
Academic kinders vs developmental kinders
Advocating for your child
We had a great response for this workshop, but unfortunately most of the people responding said they would take it IF they were in town!!!
So we are rescheduling to Tuesday, August 24, 6:30 to 8:30. Location: Playschool Studio
Please RSVP by email if possible, or by calling (310)373-7707 and leaving a message on my line.
The Facilitators:
Laura Dotson LMFT, the mother of four adult children and the grandmother of three, has over 30 years of varied experience working with adults and children. A long time staff member at Play Mountain Place she is currently the Psych. Consultant at Manhattan Beach Nursery School, a position she has held for 20 years. Laura maintains a private practice in Marriage and Family therapy in the South Bay and holds a Masters Degree in Clinical psychology.
Melody Elder M.A., the mother of an adult daughter, is a teacher and parent educator with over 30 years experience working with children and parents in nursery school, elementary school, and home-school settings. She has taught parenting classes for South Bay Adult School and the Center for Positive Parenting and works part-time teaching and directing at Manhattan Beach Nursery School. Melody maintains a private coaching practice in the South Bay where she facilitates parenting support groups as well as 1:1 coaching (www.awakenedheartparenting.com). She holds a Master’s Degree in Education and in Spiritual Psychology and is a credentialed teacher in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education.
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New workshop APRIL 29, 6:30 to 8:30, in the studio at Riviera PlaySchool.
Everone is welcome, even if you did not participate in part 1 of the workshop! OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY – All parents and caregivers in our community are invited to attend. Pass it on!! Bring your family members and caregivers! Call Linda (310)408-5616 to sign up!
Addressing “Big Feelings”:part 2: My child’s:
We will be examining some of the cause of big feelings in children, and how to support them (and ourselves) through the experience.
Understanding and responding to intense feelings
Parenting is a life-long learning process of nurturing our connection with our children. Parenting is “messy” business. There is no “prescription” for dealing with the day-to-day challenges of raising children. There are, however, basic communication tools that can assist parents in dealing positively with challenges, while deepening the relationship between parent and child.
Workshop Content:
This workshop will focus on situations that elicit intense feelings for children and parents and provide insight and support for addressing those feelings. Although theory will be presented, the emphasis of the workshop will focus on participants’ specific situations or concerns. Discussion points to include:
· Understanding the emotion we call “anger” · Recognizing “triggers”
· Learning safe methods for expression of anger · Identifying potentially stressful situations
Introducing Facilitators Laura Dotson and Melody Elder:
Laura Dotson MFT, the mother of 4 adult children and Ruby’s and Hyla’s grandmother, has over 30 years of varied experience working with adults and children. She was a staff member at Play Mountain Place for 10 years, and for the past 15 years has been the Psych.Consultant at Manhattan Beach Nursery School. Laura maintains a private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the South Bay, and holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology.
Melody Elder M.A., the mother of an adult daughter, is a teacher and parent educator with over 30 years experience working with children and parents in nursery school, elementary school, and home-school settings. She has taught parenting classes for South Bay Adult School and the Center for Positive Parenting and works part-time teaching and directing at Manhattan Beach Nursery School. Melody maintains a private coaching practice in the South Bay where she facilitates parenting support groups as well as 1:1 coaching (awakenedheartparenting.com). She holds a Master’s Degree in Education and in Spiritual Psychology and is a credentialed teacher in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education.
Where: Riviera PlaySchool (310) 408-5616
