The State Support Team 3 (SST3) and the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County (ESC), in partnership with State Support Teams 2 and 4, believe the early learning years for a child are critical in developing a solid foundation that will support a child all the way through adulthood.  With the onset of many new Initiatives, communication and collaboration move even more intentionally to the forefront of our work.    In order to strengthen outcomes for the children we serve, please join us at our 5th Annual Early Learners Institute:  Creating Connections for Kids!   Our goals are as follows:       

·         To provide comprehensive topics that include all members of a child’s education team including paraprofessionals, teachers, related services and administrators. 

·         To link state, regional and local initiatives and best practices to meaningful professional development for all partners. 

·         To acknowledge the importance of creating and maintaining connections to achieve successful outcomes for our young learners. 

Dates:
FREE Preconference—August 12, 2015, refer to Calendar of Events 

Early Learners Institute —August 13-14, 2015.

Registration 8:00 AM. Sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. daily.

Institute Location: ESC of Cuyahoga County, Essex Place

6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence, OH  44131

Cost:

Early Learners Institute:

$65.00 Individual Registration

$100.00 Team Registration (must include one teacher and one paraprofessional)

(Includes all materials, a light breakfast and lunch.)                                                                                                               

Contact Hours:

12.5 hours for full Institute August 13 and 14.

Ohio approved /SUTQ credit pending.

Graduate Credit: One semester hour of graduate credit will be available, at a reduced rate, from Ashland University for participants attending the 2-day Institute on August 13 and 14. The cost of graduate credit is separate and information will be available at the Institute.