Head Start of Lane County

New Teacher Training
2019-04-05 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Grand Cafeteria, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, Oregon, United States
Safety First Pt 1: Identifying Dangerous Behaviors and First Response Strategies

Prepare Out Loud
2019-04-04 17:00 - 19:30 | South Eugene High School, 400 E 19th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Learn the facts. Take action. Talk about it.
Together we can rise to the challenge of a Cascadia Earthquake
The American Red Cross will be offering a free community program at South Eugene High School’s Auditorium. The Prepare Out Loud presentation will empower you to be ready for disasters of all kinds (including a Cascadia earthquake) by taking practical steps to start preparing, being vocal about your preparedness and encouraging others to start preparing.
This program is open to the whole community, we welcome businesses, nonprofits, individuals, families, faith organizations as all will be affected during a Cascadia event or other local disasters. The recent snowstorm affected some neighborhoods & communities in Lane County for several days without power and/or damaged houses. It is always good to be prepared!
Thursday, April 4th
5:00-6:00 Preparedness Fair
6:30-7:30 Prepare Out Loud program

New Teacher Training
2019-04-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Grand Cafeteria, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, Oregon, United States
The Thursday evening session has been cancelled. The Friday morning session is available.

Rest and Revive Wellness Challenge
2019-03-18 - 2019-05-13
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Medic Skill Check
2019-03-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2019-03-07 | Grand Room 7, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, OR, United States
The hands-on portion of the online 1st aid, CPR and AED training.

March All Staff
2019-03-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Center for Meeting & Learning, LCC - 4000 E 30th Ave Ste 19, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
March All Staff
Friday, March 15th
LCC Center for Meeting & Learning
8:00 – Fellowship, Vendor Booths, Coffee
8:30 – All Staff Meeting
Keynote Speaker: Laura van Dernoot Lipksy
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others, has worked directly with trauma survivors for more than three decades.
12:00 – Lunch: Latin Influence
Chipotle Rubbed Chicken Fajitas with Roasted Peppers & Red Onion (GF)
Simmered Black Beans & Rice (GF/VG) | Poblano & Cactus Slaw (GF/VG)
Field Greens with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (GF/VG) | Flour Tortillas (VG)
There will be pullout sessions with Laura in the afternoon following lunch.

Building Resilience through a Trauma-informed Preschool Classroom
2019-03-06 18:30 - 20:00 | LCC Main Campus: Building 4, Room 106, LCC - 4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
Building Resilience through a Trauma-informed Preschool Classroom
with Kari Hagemeyer & Corrinne Kaleese
Childhood trauma is prevalent in our community, with research suggesting that more than 60% of Oregon’s children experience traumatic childhood events. What is trauma, how does it affect the brain, and how can we build resilience in children through trauma-informed teaching practices? Come to this training to explore answers to these questions.

Offered by EC CARES and Quality Care Connections
Register Here

Wednesday, March 6, 2019
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Lane Community College- Main Campus
Building 4/ Room 106

*POSTPONED* New Teacher Training
2019-03-01 08:30 - 11:30, 2019-02-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Grand Cafeteria, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, Oregon, United States
PBIS module 2: Teaching Social Emotional Skills will be rescheduled.

February Teacher Training
2019-02-15 | Grand Cafeteria, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, Oregon, United States
Invitation extended to admin, food service, and bus drivers:

We are very excited about the upcoming teacher meeting on Friday February 15th and would like to extend the invitation to admin, food service, and bus drivers to join us. As most of you are aware, our agency has been working hard to look at and respond in healthier ways to the trauma that we are exposed to via our work and lived experiences. In addition to our agency work related to the Trauma Stewardship book, we now have an opportunity to launch a Trauma Informed Care Project and we need YOU.

In the spirit of true transparency I have to tell you up front that this is going to involve a survey. Now wait! Before you roll your eyes or push close, please read on. It would be impossible to foster increased staff wellness or improve our services to families without your voice and important input. We wanted to provide paid time that does not take you away from other important work to gather this feedback. With that in mind, we will be spending a significant amount of time on the survey and discussion groups at the upcoming teacher meeting.

This will be your chance to help steer the ship that is Head Start of Lane County and guide our trauma sensitivity work moving forward. At the teacher meeting we will be asking if staff have interest in being part of the ongoing efforts. It is our goal to be sure you feel safe and have what you need to be honest and truly anonymous when taking the survey. Elaine Walters, Founder and Director of the Trauma Healing Project, will be our guest at the meeting and will be assisting us in the launch of this project.

The February teacher meeting is scheduled for Friday Feb 15 in the Whiteaker Gym. The agenda includes the following:

Announcements

Ed Feil will be providing additional information on HSOLC participation in MomNet.

Trauma Informed Care (T.I.C.) survey and discussion groups

There are two sessions available:

-AM Session is from 8:30-11:30 (Non teaching staff who are joining the Trauma Informed part should arrive at 9:30am) Regions 1, 2, 4, & 5 are scheduled for the morning

-PM Session is from 12:30-3:30 (non teaching staff who are joining the Trauma Informed part should arrive at 1:30) Regions 3, 6, & 7 are scheduled for the afternoon.

We look forward to seeing you!

Also– consider furthering these efforts by joining the Wellness Team! The Wellness Team meets between the two sessions, 11:30-12:30.

Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ populations
2019-02-13 12:00 - 16:30 | Lane Education Service District (Rooms 2, 3, and 4), 1200 State Hwy 99 N, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
This FREE workshop will provide opportunities to explore:

Gender identity, gender expression, and sexual attraction-vocabulary and definitions
Why gender identity is a matter of health and safety
How intersectionality further makes LGBTQ populations vulnerable
How to create welcoming spaces and conversations for LGBTQ populations

Lunch will be provided from 12:00pm-1:00pm and the training will be from 1:00-4:30pm. A training completion certificate with ORO hours and PDUs will be awarded to attendees.

Trainers
Julie Heffernan, Ph.D.
Director of the Master’s Program and Licensure for the Department of Education Studies at the University of Oregon and co-director of UOTeachOUT. Julie has 13 years of experience teaching K-12 and 10 years of experience teaching in higher education. Her areas of specialty include equity and inclusion research, gender and sexuality minority issues in education (LGBTQ), school culture and bullying, and teacher education. Her research focus is on heteronormativity in K–12 schools and curriculum theories addressing minority studies and systems of oppression.
Tina Gutierez-Schmich, Ph.D.
Equity Director for Bethel School District and Adjunct Faculty in the College of Education at the University of Oregon, and co-director of UOTeachOUT. Tina has over 30 years of experience in education including early childhood education, K-12, and higher education. Her areas of specialty include issues of equity, access, and inclusion in education, conflict and dispute resolution, and restorative practices. Her research focus is on public pedagogy and the productive spaces within conflict and discord in communities.

Medic Skills Check
2019-02-07 | Grand Room 7, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, OR, United States

New Teacher Training
2019-02-01 08:30 - 11:30, 2019-01-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Grand Cafeteria, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, Oregon, United States
Emotion Coaching & Attachment

The Power of Play
2019-01-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Downtown Eugene Library, 100 W 10th Ave., Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Megan Barella presents a free training on “The Power of Play” for preschool teachers.
Hear about research on how play engages young children and motivates learning. Try hands-on activities and educational play methods to share with students. Find everyday ways to replace stress with fun and increase joy in your classroom. Additionally, Rachael Perry, Eugene Public Library’s Early Literacy Coordinator, will recommend books and other resources.
Megan Barella, MS, is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and Master Trainer with a 20 year background in education. She teaches widely and blogs about positive parenting and mindfulness tools at www.meganbarella.com.
No pre-registration is required. To receive Set 2 Community Training Hours for the Office of Child Care licensing, call Quality Care Connections in advance at 541-463-3300.
Free childcare is available during the training if reserved in advance; starting Jan. 2, contact Eugene Public Library at 541-682-8316.

Medic Skills check
2019-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Grand Street, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, OR, United States

Teachers Learning & Collaborating
2019-01-25 12:30 - 14:00 | Grand Cafeteria, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, Oregon, United States
For those in the TLC professional development model.

Leadership Training
2019-01-25 | Grand Room 7, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, OR, United States
For those participating in either the Emerging Leaders or New Leaders training series.

Supporting the Head Start Workforce by Promoting Staff Wellness
2019-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Grand Room 7, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, OR, United States
A group viewing of this webinar will be available in Whiteaker Room 7.
A strong and supported early childhood workforce is critical to health and development of our future generations. Early childhood educators and caregivers are at the center of a high quality early learning settings. While early childhood educators and caregivers dedicate their lives to build nurturing, safe, and high quality environments for young children, current conditions in the workforce are not conducive to a supported and successful profession. Programs across the nation are developing innovative strategies to support the mental and physical well-being of Head Start staff to improve the overall culture of health in their programs. Join this webinar to hear from early childhood staff wellness experts to gain knowledge and ideas for supporting the health and well-being of Head Start educators and staff in your programs.
Join NHSA’s next Year of Whole Health webinar on Thursday, January 24th from 10:00-11:00 am to hear from early childhood workforce experts and gain knowledge and ideas for supporting the health and well-being of Head Start educators and staff in your programs. Register for the webinar here.

Teacher Training
2019-01-18 | Grand Gym, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, OR, United States
Training topics include

Connecting Child Outcomes to Family Outcomes
Creating Connections

Morning Session
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Regions 3, 6, 7

Afternoon Session
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Regions 1, 2, 4, 5

Please attend with your region. Region 9 is to attend the session that is most appropriate for their schedule.

Immunization Clinic - Brattain One Day Only - Tuesday January 15, 2019
2019-01-15 13:00 - 15:00
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Laugh Your Way to Wellness!
2019-01-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Grand Cafeteria, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, Oregon, United States
Laugh Your Way to Wellness!

Stress management and humor expert, comedy writer, stand-up comic, and comedy instructor/coach, Leigh Anne Jasheway will be coming to Whiteaker on January 11th.

Everybody is welcome to attend this presentation in honor of our Healthy Holiday Challenge participants, brought to you by your Staff Wellness Team.
Friday, January 11th 3:00-4:30 Whiteaker Cafeteria

Leigh Anne has a M.P.H. degree– which is either stands for masters of public health or mistress of public humor (and, occasionally, miles per hour, but only if she has had too many espressos). In lieu of actually getting a real job, she consults with organizations (and disorganization) on how to use humor to manage stress, change, and conflict, and boost creativity, teamwork and morale. Her mission, if she decides to accept it, is to help the world become healthier and more sane through laughter.

Challenge participants please report at 2:30 for certificates and V.I.P. seating in front.
Questions? Ask Jean Sperry or a member of the Staff Wellness Team

Immunization Clinic - Whiteaker One Day ONLY
2019-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Grand Cafeteria, 21 N Grand St, Eugene, Oregon, United States
Mark Your Calendar & Bring the Completed Form
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Webinar: Promoting Empathy, Understanding Trauma (Part 2)
2019-01-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Central Office Board Room
This Part 2 of a two-part webinar training will help us understand the impact of trauma on children’s behavior, their social and emotional well-being, and the health and wellness of adults in children’s lives.
The training will define trauma, describe signs and symptoms of trauma in young children, and identify strategies to promote resilience in children and the adults who care for them. The two-part training will provide teachers with tools to manage their reactions and program leaders with approaches to build organizational capacity to serve children and families impacted by traumatic events. A certificate will be provided to those who attend both sessions of the training.
January 10th & 11th
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Group Viewing in the Central Office Board Room
Registration for viewing on your own: https://aap.acbroadcaster.com/50/event-info
You only need to sign up once.

Webinar: Promoting Empathy, Understanding Trauma (Part 1)
2019-01-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Central Office Board Room
This Part 1 of a two-part webinar training will help us understand the impact of trauma on children’s behavior, their social and emotional well-being, and the health and wellness of adults in children’s lives.
The training will define trauma, describe signs and symptoms of trauma in young children, and identify strategies to promote resilience in children and the adults who care for them. The two-part training will provide teachers with tools to manage their reactions and program leaders with approaches to build organizational capacity to serve children and families impacted by traumatic events. A certificate will be provided to those who attend both sessions of the training.
January 10th & 11th
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Group Viewing in the Central Office Board Room
Registration for viewing on your own: https://aap.acbroadcaster.com/43/event-info

Metro Staff Meeting
2018-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
Staff meeting will include a pizza lunch and candy canes.
