Pinnacle Educator Workshops
Shadow Days 2012
Shadow Days are a unique opportunity for early childhood educators to observe the morning classes, photograph documentation and spend time with the teaching staff. Luncheon presentation and discussion immediately follows the morning classes.
Register here online or call 480.585.9448 ext. 2
If you have questions or concerns, please contact our director, Sabrina Ball, at
Environments that Foster Self Identity
The most sucessful learning environments are those where the child takes ownership of their classroom.
Do your students think of their classroom as their own?
Do the parents speak of your school as "our school"?
Join us as we discuss the power of engaging families.
Monday, March 12, 2012
8:30 am ~ 2:00 pm
$100 (includes lunch)
Provacations that Support Early Literacy
Listening, speaking and the foundations of reading and writing are supported through open-ended representational arts.
Bring learning to life in your classroom with provocative and engaging art materials and activities.
Monday, March 26, 2012
8:30 am ~ 2:00 pm
$100 (includes lunch)
Observing & Documenting the Work of Children
Empower the children in your classroom and transform your teaching practice. How do projects get started? What can you do to sustain and extend learning in your classroom? Learn observation and documentation techniques.
Find that elephant in your classroom!
Monday, April 2, 2012
8:30 am ~ 2:00 pm
$100 (includes lunch)
10% Discount for NAREA Members
Register here online or call 480.585.9448 ext. 2
If you have questions or concerns, please contact our director, Sabrina Ball, at
At our workshops you will learn about:
Creating collaborative teaching environments.
Engaging parents in projects and building parent-teacher relationships.
Learning how to engage and sustain children in an investigative process.
Becoming a better teacher through documentation and reflection.
The Reggio Emilia Approach is supported with the child’s three teachers; parents, classroom teachers and the environment. Group works brings these three teachers together as a dynamic force in the child's learning experiences.