Events and Conferences for the Early Childhood Training Center (ECTC) at Portland State University - Providing services and training to Head Start and other Childhood programs in the Northwest

11th Annual Early Head Start & Infant/Toddler Conference—July 29-31, 2008
Participants discover and explore key elements of quality Infant/Toddler programs and develop professional connections with other Early Childhood professionals.

Hilton Vancouver
Vancouver, Washington
July 29-31, 2008

For more information, go to the conference website.

Motivational Interviewing—Training of Trainers for Region X Head Start Grantees
This practice-based training is designed for professionals with Motivational Interviewing (MI) practice experience who would like to enhance their capacity to train others on the concepts, principles, and strategies of this approach. Participants learn how to train staff in motivational interviewing as an approach to facilitating readiness to change.

Quality Inn
7001 NE Highway 99
Vancouver, Washington
Tuesday-Thursday, July 29-31, 2008
9am-4pm

Registration fee is $110 (includes cost of training and meals). Registration deadline is Thursday, July 3, 2008.

Complete information and registration form.

Portland State University
P.O. Box 1393
Portland, OR 97201
Or fax: 503-725-9734

Secrets of Effective Supervision A two-part series
This training provides a collaborative environment to explore elements of an effective supervisory relationship; develop, practice, and refine essential skills; cultivate capacity to deal with challenging situations; increase ability to motivate staff and expand reflective approaches; and increase self-awareness.

Registration cost: $650
Portland, Oregon
Part One: October 21-22, 2008
Part Two: January 13-14, 2009

Enhancing Home-Visiting Effectiveness: Exploring the Breadth & Depth A two-part series
This practice-oriented training experience and content is designed to enhance home visitor’s effectiveness. Participants have an opportunity to assess their strengths and needs, as well as focus on the elements of a comprehensive home-visiting process and explore five dimensions of home-visit quality that affect all aspects of the home-visiting experience.

Registration cost: $775
Portland, Oregon
Part One: November 11-13, 2008
Part Two: February 10-12, 2009

Social Services Competency-Based Training (SSCBT) - Beginning Fall 2008
SSCBT Training of Trainers
Those who complete this training will be authorized to teach the SSCBT program locally, regionally, and nationally in coordination with Tennessee State and Portland State University.
Three Day Training: $850
Specific Dates and Location: TBD

SSCBT Module 4
We had 74 people attend our first SSCBT Module 4 training in May 2008. We anticipate having a future offering of this training in spring 2009 for people who have completed SSCBT.
Three Day Training: $400
Specific Dates and Location: TBD

SSCBT
For 2008-09, the cost remains $2000 per participant.
Choose from one of the following locations throughout the Pacific Northwest:
Portland, OR
Lebanon/Corvalis, OR
Hood River, OR
Hermiston, OR
Seattle, WA
Ontario, OR/Payette, ID
Pocatello/Idaho Falls, ID

For more information about SSCBT, visit our Web page: www.ectc.pdx.edu and click on Programs and Courses.