To listen to 2010-2011 and 2009-2010 webinar recordings for Early Childhood which includes "Conversations with Angela", Admissions Counselor click HERE
Early Childhood SLSI Pilot Project Webinar Library- 2011-2012 now located on the District Cafe website here.
(To log in to the Early Childhood Sustainable Lutheran Schools Initiative (SLSI) Pilot Project 2010-2011 webinar and conference call recordings click HERE. Webinar library- log in and password required. Only participating schools will have access.)
May the "God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,
so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit".
Sept. 14, 2010- "Preparing for a Disaster"- Linda Trier
Linda is a member of the Disaster Response Team for the Northwest District.
Oct. 20, 2010- "Continuing Conversations With Angela"- Angela Westphal
Jan. 19, 2011- "Continuing Conversations With Angela"- Angela Westphal
May 4, 2011- "Continuing Conversations With Angela"- Angela Westphal
Angela is an Admissions Counselor
2009-2010 Webinars you will be able to review:
Sept. 15, 2009 - Rev. Paul Linnemann, District President.
Oct. 20, 2009- Early Childhood Accreditation" - Bob Fowls
Nov. 17, 2009-"Curriculum Development in Early Childhood"- Mary Widenhofer
Jan. 19, 2010-"Staffing For The Early Childhood Center"- Dr. Mark Wahlers
Feb. 16, 2010- "Business Plans In The Early Childhood Center" - Denny Stoecklin
Mar. 16, 2010
Apr. 13, 2010
2011-2012 Schedule for Early Childhood
February 11, 2012
Early Childhood Directors Gathering- Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool, Portland, OR
Topic: Curriculum, Denise Pacilli-Presenter
March 4-9, 2012
National Lutheran Schools Week "Securing Each Child's Future- Equipped" 2 Timothy 3:16-17
March 17, 2012
Rescheduled- Early Childhood Directors Gathering- Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool, Bellevue, WA.
Topic: Curriculum, Denise Pacilli- Presenter
March 24, 2012
Early Childhood Directors Gathering- Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool, Kennewick, WA
Topic: Curriculum, Denise Pacilli-Presenter
April 20-21, 2012
Early Childhood Directors Conference- Clarion Hotel, Portland, OR
Presenters: Dr. Rebecca Schmidt, Principal, Immanuel Lutheran School in St. Charles, MO
Amy Holt, Admissions Counselor, Bethlehem Lutheran School in Kennewick, WA
DIRECTed
"DIRECTed" is a continuing education program for Early Childhood Directors.
DIRECTed serves as a "Professional Learning Community" experience for leaders in Early Childhood ministries. Each workshop is 4 weeks in length led by a Concordia University Professor and/or field practitioner. Weekly readings, practical applications and a one-hour conference call connect participants with lively discussion and helpful learning insights.
More information about DirectEd can be found here.
Thinking about
starting a Preschool?
Hand in Hand is a resource manual for beginning and
operating Lutheran early childhood programs. It is an effective tool for
boards and administrators to help them begin and operate an early
childhood program as part of the mission oftheir congregation.
For a copy email Martha
Weniger or order a copy from the DCS
store.
For additional resources and ideas, click
here for the LCMS Children's Ministry website.
An additional resource called "Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, Inc." is a non-profit organization that offers Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy. They are located in Oregon City, OR. You will find more information on their website: nt4kids.org along with additional resources.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
A list of web site address for a number of National organizations of frequently requested early childhood related resources can be found at this link. You are encouraged to use this on-line service as a fast, cost effective means to contact other organizations whose information and resources may enhance your work on behalf of young children and their families.
BY PHONE (TOLL FREE): 1-888-NWD-LCMS (1-888-693-5267) or (503)288-8383
1700 NE Knott Street, Portland, Oregon 97212
Fax: (503)284-2785 or (503)335-7013 or (503)287-4920 | Email:
admin@nowlcms.org
Hand in Hand is a resource manual for beginning and
operating Lutheran early childhood programs. It is an effective tool for
boards and administrators to help them begin and operate an early
childhood program as part of the mission oftheir congregation.
For a copy email 