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PNW 13th Annual Early Childhood Conference April 27

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Purdue Northwest University’s 13th Annual Early Childhood Conference will be held on Saturday, April 27,  at DSAC Grand Hall at the Westville campus.

PNW’s Center for Early Learning 13th Annual Childhood Conference is open to all students, professionals, and anyone interested in Early childhood education and development.

This year’s theme is focused on what the world needs now…

Dr. Anthony McCrovitz (executive director for Globe Star, llc and Quality of Life Institute, Inc.,) will present at 9:40 am and 2:10 pm on:

Relate-ability: How a framework of Gentle Teaching is used for creating a relatable environment for one’s learning and social-emotional growth  

He will share the invitational framework of Gentle Teaching and illustrate how application of Gentle Teaching principles guide parents and professionals in the effective use of “our tools” (hands, eyes, words, presence). Learn how a framework is used to construct and shape social-emotional fabric for learning processes, and how to build mentoring relationships that cultivate relatable environments for one’s learning and growth.

Learn More Here

WORKSHOPS! Fall SUMMIT 2018 “Strengthening the Family” Series

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The Quality of Life Institute, in partnership with the SHARE Foundation, is presenting three, evening workshop events this Fall, at Sharing Meadows (St. Timothy Center) in LaPorte, Indiana.

The theme centers on “Strengthening the Family.”

The workshops are geared to benefit those of us who work with children, ages 3-18. This includes parents, extended family, caregivers, educators and other professionals. Our goal is to share resources with those involved with children and their families and communities, promoting healthy relationships, well-being, and quality of life.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Workshops will identify the key purpose for cultivating a child’s engagement and their involvement in the community. This nurtures their learning and helps children think well of themselves and believe in what is possible in their own future. 

Participants will be given “tools” for assessing a child’s environment and for creating the invitation for engaging the child in “table dialogue.” This style of interaction creates “growing room” for listening and learning, changing our lens so we can perceive the possibilities for meaningful connections to be made.

October 18……….. Changing the Lens

November 15 …… 3 E’s (expressive language, emotions, engine)

December 20…… Creating Teachable Moments

LEARN MORE HERE! (download brochure)

$30 per session or $85 for all 3!

CHILDCARE will be available on the premises and provided at no additional cost.

 

REGISTER HERE

SHARE Foundation is a non-profit Christian organization serving the residential, vocational, and social needs of mentally challenged or other-abled adults. Sharing Meadows is their 185 acres, providing residential villages for other-abled adults to live, work, and relax, in peace and dignity.

Celebrating National DSP Week September 9-15

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This week is designated as 2018 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR).

ANCOR represents DSP’s that, collectively, support over one million American individuals with disabilities. The ANCOR Association offers leadership throughout the year, working to:

Shape Policy, Share Solutions, and Strengthen Community

With it’s Gentle Teaching-based training programs for Direct Service Professionals, the Quality of Life Institute shares ANCOR’s mission:

“to advance the ability of our members in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to fully participate in their communities,”

and has joined in the celebration, promoted as a moment to acknowledge the dedication and accomplishments of outstanding Direct Support Professionals and their vital contributions to communities across the country.

Would you like to join our circle of gratitude and giving forward, with written words we can share with our Direct Service Professionals? Or donate in-kind services?  Or learn more about participating on the governing board of the Quality of Life Institute? Please CLICK HERE and let us know!

Donations are appreciated, too, and are also tax deductible. Contributions support the education, well-being, and overall quality of life enrichment of Direct Support Professionals. We love them!

   

 

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Your donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to help fund the bilingual PICO ART BOOKS PROJECT (click the link to learn more). This is a collaborative effort sponsored by Quality of Life Institute, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, with the The CLUBHOUSE program that supports the mental health of its members in a restorative environment, providing resources and opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.

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