Saturday, Sept. 26th, at the ECAO Annual Conference at the Moore Norman Technology Center, Mrs. Courtney will be receiving the Betty Stratton Award. 

"This scholarship is given to a person currently employed in the Early Childhood field. Recipient will receive $500.00 tuition to an institute of higher learning and NAEYC/SECA/ECAO membership." 

NAEYC is the National Association for the Education of Young Children, SECA is the Southern Early Childhood Association, and ECAO is the Early Childhood Association of Oklahoma.

Mrs. Courtney was nominated by Dr. Paulette Shreck who is the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and a Professor of Early Childhood Education at UCO.
Congratulations Mrs. Courtney!

November 24, 2008

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Trainer:  Robyn Sears, M.S.  (OCCHD – Oklahoma City County Health Department)

Positive parent-teacher communications benefit everyone! The manner in which schools communicate and interact with parents affects the extent and quality of parents’ home involvement with their children’s learning.
Schools that communicate bad news about student performance more often than recognizing students’ excellence will discourage parent involvement by making parents feel they cannot effectively help their children.  Parents also benefit from being involved in their children’s education by getting ideas from school on how to help and support their children, and by learning more about the school’s academic program and how it works.
Perhaps most important, parents benefit by becoming more confident about the value of their school involvement. Parents develop a greater appreciation for the important role they play in their children’s education. 
All parents and guardians are welcome to attend this free training. If you would like to attend please sign up at the front desk or email Brandi.