Mission Statement
The Ella Hawes Institute for Early Childhood Educators purposes to enrich the lives of children throughout our community by offering affordable, top-quality continuing education for early childhood professionals.

The Institute offers professional development workshops for teachers and administrators on various topics of interest.  Participants may earn EHI training certificates, continuing education credit units (CEUs), and/or resource file requirements for the CDA Direct Assessment.

2006-2007 Workshops for Educators
Ella Margaret Hawes Biography

Location:                        St. Luke's United Methodist Church
                                  3471 Westheimer
                                  Houston, TX 77027

Information/ RSVP:      713-402-5030  or
                                  713-402-5138

Cost Per Program:        $5 per person for teacher workshops.

Training Certificates:    Issued by the Ella Hawes Institute
                                  at the conclusion of each program.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
CEU's will be issued by the University of Houston-Clear Lake in May 2007.  CEU's are cumulative. 

         CEU Procedure:

         1.  Workshop attendees interested in obtaining CEU's
              must sign up and pay $20 at their first workshop
              (cash or check made payable to St. Luke's day
               School).

         2.  Once signed up for CEU's, participants must sign in
              and sign out of each workshop for credit.

         3.  Each workshop is worth .2 CEU's.  Participants can
              receive one (1) full CEU if they attend all five
              workshops.

         4.  In May 2007, the University of Houston-Clear Lake will
              mail participants a certificate for the total CEU's
              obtained.

For more information call 713-402-5030.

2006-2007 Workshops for Educators

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
"Understanding Temperaments and Typical Behavior
While Creating Respectful Environments."
by Susan Merriwether
6:30-8:30 pm, Parlor Room (B145)

Wednesday, November 29, 2006
"Discipline That Works!"
by Lisa Lakner
6:30-8:30 pm, Rotunda

Wednesday, February 7, 2007
"I've Got My Act Together, Why Don't You?--
Building Positive Relationships With Challenging Families"
by Pam Jones and Kelly Greenwood
6:30-8:30 pm, Parlor Room (B145)

Wednesday, March 7, 2007
"I Don't Have Time to Write It Down!--
Observation and Assessment"
by Debbie Weymouth
6:30-8:30 pm, Parlor Room (B145)

Wednesday, April 11, 2007
"Pre-School Prop Paradise"
by Arts Alive
6:30-8:30 pm, Rotunda

Workshop for Administrators  NEW!

Friday, October 27, 2006
"Leadership in the New Millenium"
by Gregg Catalano
9-11 am, Parlor Room (B145)
Light refreshments will be served.

Child Development Associate (CDA) Training Course

Primary Instructor
Debbie Weymouth

CDA courses enable students to complete the education requirements and the Professional Resource File required for the CDA Direct Assessment.  It consists of 10 modules and requires a minimum of 120 clock hours of study for completion.  Requirements of each module include attendance at a 2-hour seminar and completion of study assignments.  The course is designed for self-motivated students.

Fall 2006 CDA classes are currently full.

For information or an orientation call 713-402-5030.

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Ella Margaret Hawes
1938 - 1998
Biography

Ella Hawes was born in Michigan, came to Texas as a young bride, and raised her family in Houston.  She was a lifelong educator and was Director of St. Luke's Day School at the time of her death in 1998.

She was a consummate professional, a mentoring teacher, a dedicated volunteer for children's causes, and an enthusiastic school director.  She loved and respected all children, which was apparent to anyone who saw her kneel down to speak with a child.

Ella raised the bar in Early Childhood Education.  She encouraged her staff to be the best they could be by providing opportunities for learning, whether by attending workshops or enrolling in college level courses.  She offered similar types of opportunities for parents in her program by providing seminars as well as informal meetings to discuss important parental issues and answer questions.

This Institute, founded in 2002, is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Ella Hawes.