Target program type(s): Group Child Care; Family Child Care; OST
Target audience: Administrators; Teachers
PLC Address: ONLINE-VIRTUAL
ZOOM PLATFORM
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Sitting still, listening quietly, having difficulty paying attention, following directions, and concentrating are some of the things that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have difficulty doing, not because they are unwilling, but because their brains won't let them. Educators must have a lot of patience, creativity, and consistency. In this training, participants will explore strategies that will help children with ADHD to focus, concentrate on tasks and learn to develop all their skills.
Goals:
Understand that there is no medical test to determine ADHD.
Realize that not every active student is a hyperactive student.
Student Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
Define ADHD disorder and discuss exhibiting factors that contribute to an ADHD diagnosis in preschoolers and teenagers.
Refer a student presenting signs of ADHD to specialists or agencies specialized in conducting assessments and diagnosis for ADHD.
Modify and adapt their curriculum to serve the needs of students with ADHD.
Support families of students with ADHD and describe the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale Teacher Questionnaire.
Facilitator: Maureen Conrad Goulet
Maureen Conrad Goulet joined Community Training Group this year. She has an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She is an adjunct faculty member at Middlesex Community College for 25 years. She has taught Child Growth, Curriculum, Program Planning, Behavior Management, Supervised Field Placement and Seminar, as well as Administration. Maureen has experience with infant, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and school age children. She owned a Family Child Care Business. Maureen enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and walking with her dog.
PDC Region: Northeast
PLC Sessions: 3/27/21 9am-3pm
EEC Training Hours, English
0 CEUs / 5 hours
Does this training apply to diverse learners? Yes
This PLC can be used to fulfill the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care's required hours of professional development that address diverse learners.
Registration Link: https://connectedbeginnings.tfaforms.net/1410
All participants must be registered in order to receive credit (CEUs or EEC Training Hours) for their participation.