Child Care Links

Resource and Referral Center

for Baltimore County

Training Registration: 410-288-5942

1101 North Point Blvd.

Suites 112 & 129

Baltimore, MD 21224

Main: 410-288-4900

www.childcarelinks.net

Summer 2012

Training Calendar

July through September

REGISTRATION

BEGINS ON

JUNE 20!!!

July 2012 Course Descriptions & Details Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs *Unless otherwise noted, classes listed have been given an “ALL”

training level rating.

2 - Administrative Course #8 Scheduling (CU) 6:30p-9:30p Ste. 112 $20

D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of scheduling in the child

care setting.

7 - 9 Hour Communication Module-Communicate as A Professional Early Educator

(P, CO) 9am - 6pm Windsor Park Children’s School $50 D. Martin - Work toward speaking

and writing clearly to insure effective communication in childcare and preschool settings.

Participants will learn communication techniques for relationship building with families,

participate in interactive activities and practice writing and speaking purposefully with co-

workers, families, children and the public. Topics will include written and verbal communi-

cation. *Please bring a lunch.

9 -Administrative Course #9 Resources & Training (P, CO) 6:30-9:30 Ste. 112

$20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of managing and

utilizing resources in the child care setting .

10 - Everyday Literature Activities (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 A.Araujo - Literacy

involves listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The excitement of learning

to read and write should be as rewarding as a child’s first words and steps. Join us

as we share numerous activities to help build a child’s interest and skill in reading.

10 - First Aid ONLY 6-10pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel - This class is

designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care

guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of issue.

11 - Administrative Course #10 Business Practices (P) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $20

D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of business practices in

the child care setting.

11- Beginners Sign Language (SN) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 L. Harris - This workshop will help individuals in the use of beginning sign language for immediate communica-tion and/or the preparation for teaching children.

12 – Stopping Biting Behaviors (CD) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25 B. Strama - Biting can be

one of the most challenging behaviors caregivers face. Working together, parents

and educators can identify reasons for a child's biting and respond accordingly.

We will discuss strategies to teach children age-appropriate ways to control

themselves and take the proper measures to prevent further incidents.

12 - CPR Only for Infant Child & Adult 6-10pm Ste. 129 $30– Paramedical Per-

sonnel- This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children.

Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of

issue.

14– Child Portfolios:A Snapshot of Success (CD) 12-3pm Ste.112 A.Sibiski - A

snapshot of their success, not failure. Learn how to document a child’s growth and

development. A portfolio last a lifetime and goes with a child as they grow.

14- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9am-3pm Ste. 129 $30 D.

Martin - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR

regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care pro-

grams. Participants will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for their

child care program; gain an understanding of disasters that are most likely to

occur in Maryland and know why child care programs should prepare for emergen-

cies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effec-

tive July 1, 2010, for centers, family providers, and family child care applicants.

Bring a Lunch!

16- Administrative Course #11 Financial Planning Part 1 (P) 6:30-9:30p Ste. 112 $20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of financial planning and budgeting in the child care setting.

17- Nutrition & Obesity (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 K. Trafton - This course will

teach proper nutritional guidelines for children, as well as address and define the

growing problem of obesity in our country. Strategies for dealing with obesity in chil-

dren through nutrition, education and exercise will be addressed.

17- Dealing with Difficult Parents (CO) 6:30-9:30pm Ste.129 $25 B.Strama -

Every caregiver has to deal with a difficult parent from time to time. Strategies

will be shared to help manage parents who are defensive, angry, bullying, blaming,

complaining, or disagreeable.

18 - Administrative Course #12 Financial Planning Part 2 (P) 6:30-9:30p

Ste. 112 $20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of financial

planning and budgeting in the child care setting.

19- Avoiding Provider Burnout (P) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25 A.Araujo - Working with

young children can be a challenge. Have you ever felt like you’ve had enough of

the day to day stress that can weigh you down in child care? You’re not alone;

there are many people who feel the same way. There is help! In this training, we

will learn strategies for avoiding burnout in childcare and share steps to being

stress free.

19 - Beautiful Stuff (CU) 6:30-9:30pm Suite 129 $25 J. Lentz - In this workshop you

will find creative ways to use ordinary and diverse materials found in any home to

stimulate children’s imaginations, inspire storytelling and interactions between children,

and serve to launch children into such creative activities as drawing, collage making,

sculpture, and construction. *LIMIT 20*

20 - SIDS-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 9:30am-11:30am Ste. 129 $20 J.

Edwards - In this workshop you will learn about safe sleep environments to help

reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death.

21- Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste. 112 $55 K. Rowland -

Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration Training teaches all

aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This

includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general information on

inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. *Please bring a lunch. *LIMIT 10*

21 - Family Portraits (CO) 9am-3pm Ste.129 $30 D.Martin - Participants will

learn how to support parents and children and enhance their sense of compe-

tence by helping them gain the skills needed to cope with family stressors.

23 - Administrative Course #13 Communication Part 1 (P) 6:30-9:30p Ste. 112

$20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will meet the Office of Child Care pre-

service and continued training requirements for directors of child care centers,

effective 1 July 2008. This workshop will cover basic concepts of general and

marketing communications in the child care setting.

24 - Using Basic Sign Language (SN) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 Lionel Harris - This

workshop will help individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate

communication and/or the preparation for teaching children.

24 - Conflict Resolution (P) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25 K. Thomas - Conflict is a normal

part of children's lives. However, when conflict is poorly managed it has a nega-

tive impact on children's relationships, on their self-esteem and on their learn-

ing. This workshop provides strategies to use for teaching children problem

solving skills.

25 - Administrative Course #14 Communication Part 2 (P, CO) 6:30-9:30p

Suite 112 $20 D.Brinkmeier - This workshop will meet the Office of Child Care

pre-service and continued training requirements for directors of child care

centers, effective 1 July 2008. This workshop will cover basic concepts of

parent and staff communication in the child care setting.

25 - Splashing into Learning: Taking Learning Outside (CU) 6-9pm Ste.129

$25 Patty Stine/Jean Schappet - Children love to splash and make a mess

with water. Learn how water can become your favorite learning tool and not

just a mess!

26 - Guidance for the Child with Special Needs (SN) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

J.Chambers - Participants will discuss possible causes of children’s behavior

and how to use appropriate positive supports to reduce behavioral challenges

and improve social relationships for the child with special needs..

26 - Working with Mixed Ages (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 N. Massey - This

workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address the challenges

of working with mixed age groups of children. Strategies for meeting and

understanding the needs of all individuals in the group will be offered.

28- First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel- This is

a nationally recognized program that meets the OSHA standard for first aid

training. Workshop includes: Good Samaritan, emergency response, triage,

patient exam, BSI, bleeding, shock, burns, strains, sprains, fractures, splint-

ing, spinal injury, medical emergency, asthma, diabetic, seizure, allergic

reaction, stroke, poisoning, plants, bites, stings, heat, cold, and specific body

injuries. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for First Aid

expires in two years.

28- CPR 1-5pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel- The American Heart

Association Pediatric CPR program which includes Child CPR, Infant CPR,

Child Choking, Infant Choking. This program also deals with safety issues like

home, car, and playground. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certifica-

tion for CPR expires in two years.

30- Administrative Course #15 Reporting (P) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $20

D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of reporting proce-

dures in the child care setting.

31 - Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (CU) 6-9pm

Ste.112 $25 J.Lentz - Do you love shopping at the dollar store? If you answered

YES, then this workshop is for you. You will learn how to use items found at the

dollar store to engage children in activities to enhance language and literacy in your

program.

31 - Science: Explore Your World (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 E.Chapman -

Everyday activities that offer opportunities to learn about science will be

shared in this workshop. Your budding scientists will be captivated as they

experience science and the role it plays in our everyday lives.

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7

9 Hour Communication

Course (P, CO) 9am-6pm

Windsor Park Children’s

School$50

BRING A LUNCH!

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9

Admin. #9 Resources and

Training (P, CO)

6:30p-9:30p Ste. 112 $20

10

Everyday Literature

Activities

(CU) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

First Aid Only 6pm-10pm

Ste.129 $30

11

Admin. #10

Business Practices (P)

6:30p-9:30p Ste. 112 $20

Beginning Sign Language (SN)

6-9pm Ste.129 $25

12

Stopping Biting Behaviors

(CD) 6-9pm Ste.112

CPR Only 6-10pm Ste. 129 $30

13

14 Child Portfolios: A Snap-

shot of Success (CD) 12-

3pm Ste.112 $25

Emergency & Disaster

Preparedness (HSN, P)

9am-3pm Ste. 129 $30

BRING A LUNCH!

15 16

Admin #11 Financial Planning

Pt.1 (P) 6:30-9:30 Ste. 112 $20

17

Nutrition and Obesity

(HSN) 6:30-9:30pm

Ste.112 $25

Dealing with Difficult

Parents (CO) 6:30-9:30pm

Ste.129 $25

18

Admin #12 Financial Planning

Pt. 2 (P) 6:30-9:30 Ste. 112 $20

19

Avoiding Provider Burnout (P)

6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

Beautiful Stuff (CU)

6:30-9:30pm Ste.129 $25

*LIMIT 18*

20

SIDS

9:30am-11:30am

Ste.129 $20

21 Medication

Administration (HSN)

9am-3pm Ste 112 $55

BRING A LUNCH!

Family Portraits (CO)

9am-3pm Ste.129 $30

BRING A LUNCH!

22 23

Admin # 13 Communication

Pt. 1 (P) 6:30-9:30p Ste. 112

$20

24

Using Basic Sign Language

(SN) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25

Conflict Resolution (P)

6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

25 Admin #14 Communication Pt.2

(P, CO) 6:30-9:30p Ste. 112 $20

Splashing into Learning:

Taking Learning Outside

(CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25

26

Guidance for the Child with

Special Needs (SN,CD)

6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

Working With Mixed Ages

(CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25

27

28 First Aid

8:30am-12:30pm

Ste. 129 $30

CPR 1-5pm Ste. 129 $30

29 30

Admin # 15 Reporting (P)

6:30-9:30 pm Ste. 112 $20

31 Encouraging Language and

Literacy from the Dollar

Store (CU) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25

Science: Explore Your World

(CU) 6-9pm

Ste. 129 $25

NOTE: Core of Knowledge is listed with class topics in parenthesis:

(HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition

(CD) Child Development

(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Speciall Needs

July 2012 Phone in Registration with a Visa or Master Card (required) 410-288-5942.

Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 maPM, or il registration form to Child Care Links,

1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 (no personal checks accepted).

2

Admin. #8 Scheduling

(CU)

6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112

$20

3

August 2012 Course Descriptions & Details

Core of Knowledge Areas:

(HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition

(CD) Child Development

(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

*Unless otherwise noted, classes listed have been given an “ALL”

training level rating.

1-Get Credentialed...Get A Check (P) 6-9pm Ste 112 $10 K.Knox– This

class provides information on the Maryland Child Care Credential Program

that recognized child care providers who go beyond the requirements of

state licensing and registration regulations. Come learn about the 6 levels

and how to get a bonus check for each!!

1 - Understanding Learning Disabilities (SN) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25

B.Strama - Participants will gain an understanding of how learning dis-

abilities look in pre-school aged children. ‘Walk in the shoes’ of children

with learning disabilities, as well as learn the most common forms and

signs of LD.

4 - Pre-Service Mod #1-From Baby Steps to Bigger Steps: What

Makes a Child Grow (CD) 9am-1pm Ste 129 $35 K.Salako- Covers basic

child development concepts including stages of child growth and develop-

ment, overview of the leading child theorists and of learning differences.

Register for all 6 modules at once and pay only $180 for the entire series.

4 - Pre-Service Mod #2-Planning for Success: Creating Opportunities

to Grow and Learn (CU) 1:30-5:30pm Ste 129 $35 K. Salako- This

workshop will give participants a better understanding of components of

a family child care curriculum, how to create a developmentally appropri-

ate curriculum and how to plan and design a family child care program.

6 - 45 hour Infant Toddler Course 6 -9pm - Note: This course meets

every Monday & Wednesday for 7 1/2 weeks - Ste. 112 - $300 - D.

Martin - This course satisfies the requirement for 45 hours of Infant/

Toddler development required by the State of Maryland for Child Care

Teacher Infant & Toddler (formerly Senior Staff) and Directors in child

care centers licensed for infants and toddlers under two years of age.

7 - Creative Drama for Children with Special Needs

(SN) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 J.Chambers - Creative Drama is an improvisa-

tional process-centered form of drama in which special needs children

are guided by the teacher to reflect upon a human experience, using

children’s stories. The purpose of Creative Drama is to foster personal-

ity growth and to facilitate learning of the children. Creative Drama may

be used to teach the art of drama and/or motivate and extend the

learning in other content areas.

7—Stress and Relaxation (HSN) 6-9pm Ste. 129$25 B. Strama - This

course is designed to help providers to learn how to take time for

themselves and manage their time more effectively. Relaxation strate-

gies will be taught

8 - Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (CU) 6-

9pm Wards Chapel Preschool $25 J.Lentz - Do you love shopping at the

dollar store? If you answered YES, then this workshop is for you. You will

learn how to use items found at the dollar store to engage children in

activities to enhance language and literacy in your program.

9– Playground Safety (HSN) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 N.Massey

- Learn the basics of creating and maintaining a safe

playground/outdoor learning area for young children in

child care. Training is based on The Maryland State

Department of Education’s Playground and Water Safety Guidelines document from the Division of Early Childhood

Development/Office of Child Care.

9 - Preschool Discipline (CD) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 B.Strama

- It is always difficult to deal with a child that is misbe-

having, but some are more challenging than others. In this

session, strategies will be offered to deal with challenging

behaviors.

11 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste 112

$55 K. Rowland -This course teaches all aspects of giving

medication safely in your center to all ages of children.

This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and

also general information on inhalers. You will even learn

how to properly wash your hands. Requirement for center

staff only. Please bring a lunch. *LIMIT 10*

11 – Pre-Service Mod #3 Keeping Kids Fit & Safe (HSN)

9am-1pm Ste.129 $35 D.Martin - Specific focus of this

class is centered upon components of emergency prepared-

ness, menu planning, and health & safety concerns of young

children.

11 - Pre-Service Mod #4 Making It Work for All-

Exploring Special Needs (SN) 1:30-5:30pm Ste.129 $35

J. Chambers - This class will include basic information

surrounding inclusive child care settings, ADA require-

ments in health, behavioral and developmental issues and

concerns.

13 - Overview of ITERS (Infant/Toddler Environmental

Rating Scale (P) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 S.Glisan - Learn

about the Environmental Rating Scale used to assess the

quality and appropriateness of classrooms and programs

for Infants and Toddlers. Environmental Rating Scales are

a part of both accreditation, credentialing, and other

quality initiatives in the state. Develop strategies to

improve the overall quality of your program.

14– Anger Management (P) 6-9 pm Ste. 112 $25 B.Strama-

This workshop is designed to help participants determine

what triggers anger and develop strategies to keep those

triggers from tipping us over the edge. This session will

focus on the communication process as a whole and how

positive communication can be used in managing anger.

15 - The Storytelling Toolbox (P) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

Patty Stine/Jean Schappet - Storytelling can be the best

way to give children new information, introduce concepts

and show how story characters face problems and resolve

them. Learn how to get ready for a story with “a story

frame of mind” before the story begins, hold their atten-

tion throughout the story and reinforce the storyteller’s

purpose by using various ways to retell stories with chil-

dren.

16 - Creating Sociable Children (CD) 6:30-9:30pm

Ste 112 $25 A.Araujo - This course is designed to discuss

reasons why children may be less socialized in today’s

society. Discuss barriers to socialization. Learn age appro-

priate methods and activities to help students learn man-

ners, social skills and conflict resolution skills.

16 - Creative Art (CU) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 B.Strama - This

course is designed to help providers understand what

developmentally appropriate art for each age group.

Through hands-on art activities, participants will gain ideas

for creative art to use with young children in their pro-

grams.

18 – Pre-Service Mod #5 Keeping It Real! Professional

Practices for a Successful Program (P) 9am-1pm Ste.112

$35 D. Martin - This workshop will give providers the

opportunity to explore and understand the importance of

specific concepts and practices that may lay foundation

for a successful program including supervision, marketing,

abuse and neglect, contracts, appropriate guidance policies

and procedures, record keeping and handbooks.

18 – Pre-Service Mod #6 Planting the Seed-Developing

Connections with the World Around Us (CO)

1:30-5:30pm Ste.112 $35 D. Martin - This workshop will

provide an overview and focus of the importance of devel-

oping and maintaining relationships with children’s families

and the larger community.

18 - First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste 129 $30 Paramedical

Personnel - This class is designed for providers and parents

of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines.

Certificate expires two years from date of issue.

18 - CPR for Infant Child & Adult 1-5pm Ste 129 $30

Paramedical Personnel - This workshop is designed for

providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of

Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from

date of issue.

20 - SIDS-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 6:30-8:30pm

Ste. 129 $20 J. Edwards - In this workshop you will learn

about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for

SIDS and other infant death.

21 - Positive Behavior Supports (CD) 6-9pm Ste 112$25 E.

Chapman - Join us for an informative session to discuss

possible causes of children’s behavior and how to use

appropriate positive supports to reduce behavioral chal-

lenges and improve social relationships.

21 - Keeping it Professional (P) 6-9pm Ste 129 A.Araujo -

As a child care professional, you are required to possess a

large body of training that helps you sustain a quality

program. Your programs are monitored and regulated by

the Office of Child Care. You are held to a high standard

of providing quality care. This workshop is designed to give

you professional strategies to better manage your family

child care program.

22 - Learning Power of Laughter (CD) 6-9pm Wards

Chapel Preschool $25 J.Lentz - Serious laughing can

happen in playful moments. Laughter is an effective way

to strengthen the learning process. In this workshop you

will learn easy activities that harness the power of laugh-

ter to encourage children to be creative, learn sequencing

skills, develop phonemic awareness, use their imaginations,

develop listening skills, and work with rhymes and lan-

guage.

23 - Developmental Delays (SN) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25

J.Chambers - Participants will learn about developmental

delays, and how they impact children’s ability to complete

everyday tasks.

23- Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129

$25 K. Trafton - Participants will learn the signs and

symptoms of child abuse or neglect. Reporting mandates

for suspected child abuse or neglect will also be dis-

cussed.

25 - Administrative Course #1 Ethics (P) 9am-12pm

Ste. 112 $20 D.Martin - Meets the Office of Child Care

pre-service and continued training requirements for

Directors of child care centers, effective July 1 2008.

Will cover basic concepts of ethics in the child care

setting.

25 - Administrative Course #2 Curriculum (CD, CU) 12-

3pm Ste.112 $20 D.Martin - Meets OCC pre-service and

continued training requirements for Directors of child

care centers, effective July 1, 2008. This workshop will

cover basic concepts of curriculum planning in the child

care setting.

28- Making Families Welcome (CO) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25

N.Massey - First impressions are lasting impressions.

Caregivers and teachers will explore specific strategies

for welcoming families; important roles parents play in

their child’s education and ways to represent families in

the program and classroom

28 - Menu Planning & Nutrition (HSN) 6-9pm Ste 129

$25 E. Chapman - Healthy eating habits and understanding

appropriate health practices for children are easy to

establish early in a child’s life when parents and caregiv-

ers have an accurate knowledge of healthy food choices.

29- 90 Hour Young Child Certification Course 6:45 pm-

9:45 pm Note: This course meets every Monday &

Wednesday for 15 weeks - CCL Ste. 129 - $500 - D.

Brinkmeier - Designed to satisfy the 90 hour requirement

as stated in COMAR 07.04.01 for directors and child care

preschool teachers (formally called senior staff) in group

child care centers. Course provides student with in-depth

view of the child, who she/he is, the individual needs ,

development needs and how child care teachers can help.

In-class sessions will cover opportunities to observe and

work with children, identifying developmentally appropri-

ate curriculum, lesson plans, activities and the daily opera-

tion of a child care center.

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1

Get Credentialed...Get a

Check! (P) 6-9pm Ste.112

$25

Understanding Learning

Disabilities (SN) 6-9pm

Ste. 129 $25

2 3

4

Pre-Service Mod #1 (CD) 9am-1pm Ste . 129

$35

Pre-Service Mod #2 (CU) 1:30-5:30pm

Ste. 129 $35

5 6 45 HR Infant & Toddler

BEGINS 6-9pm

Ste. 112 $300

*Meets Mon. & Wed.

Evenings* $ 50 NON-

REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT

REQUIRED

7

Creative Drama for

Children with Special Needs

(SN) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

Stress and Relaxation

(HSN) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25

8

Encouraging Language and

Literacy from the Dollar

Store (CU) 6-9pm

Wards Chapel Preschool $25

9

Playground Safety (HSN)

6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

Preschool Discipline (CD)

6-9pm Ste.129 $25

10 11 Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm

Ste 112 $55 *LIMIT 10* BRING A LUNCH!!

Pre-Service Mod.3 (HSN) 9am-1pm

Ste 129 $35

Pre-Service Mod.4 (SN) 1:30-5:30pm

Ste. 129 $35

12 13

Overview of ITERS

(Infant/Toddler Environ-

mental Rating Scale (P)

6-9pm Ste.129 $25

14

Anger Management (P)

6-9pm Ste.112 $25

15

The Storytelling

Toolbox (P) 6-9pm Ste. 112

$25

16

Creating Sociable Children

(CD) 6:30-9:30pm Ste.112

$25

Creative Art (CU) 6-9pm

Ste. 129 $25

17 18 Pre-Service Mod. 5 (P) 9am-1pm Ste. 112

$35

Pre-Service Mod.6 (CO) 1:30-5:30pm

Ste .112 $35

First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm

Ste. 129 $30

CPR 1-5pm Ste. 129 $30

19 20

SIDS

6:30-8:30pm

Ste.129 $20

21 Positive Behavior Supports

(CD) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25

Keeping It

Professional (P)

6-9pm Ste 129 $25

22 Learning Power of

Laughter (CD)6-9pm

Wards Chapel Preschool $25

23 Developmental Delays (SN)

6-9pm Ste.112 $25

Child Abuse & Neglect

(HSN) 6:30-9:30pm

Ste. 129 $25

24 25 Admin Mod 1: Ethics (P) 9am-12pm

Ste.112 $20

Admin Mod 2: Curriculum (CD,CU)

12-3pm Ste.112 $20

26 27 28

Making Families Welcome

(CO) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25

Menu Planning &

Nutrition (HSN)

6-9pm Ste 129 $25

29 90-HR Young Child

BEGINS

6:45-9:45pm

Ste. 129 $500 *Meets Mon. & Wed.

Evenings* $150 NON-

REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT

REQUIRED

30

August 2012 Phone in Registration with a Visa or Master Card (required) 410-288-5942.

Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, or mail registration form to Child Care Links,

1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 (no personal checks accepted).

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

NOTE: Core of Knowledge is listed with class topics in parenthesis:

(HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition

(CD) Child Development

(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

September 2012 Course Descriptions & Details Core of Knowledge Areas:

(HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition

(CD) Child Development

(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

*Unless otherwise noted, classes listed have been given an “ALL” training level

rating.

4 - Avoiding Burnout (P) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 N.Massey - Working with young

children can be a challenge. Have you ever felt like you’ve had enough of the day

to day stress that can weigh you down in child care? You’re not alone; there are

many people who feel the same way. There is help! In this training, we will learn

strategies for avoiding burnout in childcare and share steps to being stress free.

4 - Autism: Unlocking the Puzzle (SN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 K. Trafton The

purpose of the class is to increase awareness, recognize certain signs and symp-

toms, and appropriate ways to care for an autistic child in your program.

6 - More than Magnets (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 J.Lentz - At heart, every young

child is a scientist, seeking explanations for each new phenomenon. Participants

will learn a variety of strategies and activities to provide for children of all ages,

including those with special needs, to encourage scientific thinking and explora-

tion, and recognize that science is more than just magnets!

6 - Conflict Resolution (P) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 K.Thomas- Conflict is a normal

part of children's lives. However, when conflict is poorly managed it has a nega-

tive impact on children's relationships, on their self-esteem and on their learning.

This workshop provides strategies to use for teaching children problem solving

skills.

8 - Developing Life Skills for the 21st Century (CD, C) 9am-3pm Suite 112 $30 K.

Thomas - It isn’t easy being a child in today’s world. This six hour module concentrates

on developing thinking, problem solving and communication skills as well as building posi-

tive relationships, self-discipline, and conflict resolution.

8- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9am-3pm Ste. 129 $30 D.

Martin - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR

regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care pro-

grams. Participants will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for their

child care program; gain an understanding of disasters that are most likely to

occur in Maryland and know why child care programs should prepare for emergen-

cies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effec-

tive July 1, 2010, for centers, family providers, and family child care applicants.

*Please bring a lunch.

11 - Dealing with Difficult Parents (CO) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 B.Strama - Every

caregiver has to deal with a difficult parent from time to time. Strategies will be

shared to help manage parents who are defensive, angry, bullying, blaming, com-

plaining, or disagreeable.

11 - Cooking with Kids (HSN) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 E.Chapman - This class will have

your children helping in the kitchen from an early age! Prepare tasty and nutritious

snacks and meals that only require a few ingredients. This class is designed to teach

children the basics about cooking, kitchen safety and nutrition while offering fun simple

recipes.

12 - Developmentally Appropriate Practices (CU) 6-9pm Wards Chapel Preschool $25

S.Glisan - This course addresses characteristics of a developmentally appropriate

curriculum by focusing on three main components: age-appropriateness, social/

cultural appropriateness, and individual appropriateness. Participants will identify

challenges with implementing DAP and brainstorm strategies for ensuring DAP in

their programs.

13 - Inclusion Activities (SN) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 J.Chambers - This course is

designed to provide practical strategies and ideas for including children with

disabilities such as ADHD, Learning Disabilities and physical disabilities in activi-

ties and play.

13 - Encouraging Math from the Dollar Store (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 J.Lentz -

Do you love shopping at the dollar store? If you answered YES, then this work-

shop is for you. You will learn how to use items found at the dollar store to en-

gage children in mathematical thinking and enhance your program’s math curricu-

lum

13 - Cultural Diversity in Your Program(CO) 6-9pm Windsor Park Children’s

School $25 D. Martin Positive interaction and understanding of the abilities,

cultures, generations and differences of others help to develop effective work-

ing relationships. This class will focus on ways to integrate elements of that

focus on education staff and children about diversity.

15-Admin. #3 Enrollment & Marketing (P) 9am-12pm Ste. 112 $20 D.Martin -

This workshop will cover basic concepts of enrollment and marketing in the child

care setting.

15 -Admin. #4 Materials & Equipment (CD,CU) 12-3pm Ste. 112 $20

D.Martin - This workshop will cover basic concepts of materials and equipment in

the child care setting.

15 - First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel - This class is

designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child

Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of issue.

15 - CPR for Infant Child & Adult 1pm –5pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel -

This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets

Office of Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of

issue.

18 - Fun Circle Time Activities (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 E.Chapman- Ready to

have some fun? Join us for circle time! This is a special time in every program

when you gather around with your children and share stories, songs, games,

finger plays and whatever fun activity that comes to mind.

20 - MSDE Accreditation Orientation (P) 10am-12pm Ste.129 $10 - Are you a

center director interested in going through the MSDE accreditation process?

Join us for an Orientation to Accreditation. MSDE Accreditation is a voluntary,

year long process of quality improvement and documentation completed by child

care centers in Maryland. Participants will receive a 2-hour certificate following the session. 20 - Taxes & Recordkeeping 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 D. Martin - All providers should keep

good records of their income and expenses throughout the year. As a self-employed

independent business owner, this course is designed to help providers with the best

practices for recordkeeping. Topics covered will be organization of records, tax infor-

mation and receipts.

21 - SIDS-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 9:30am-11:30am Ste. 129 $20 J.

Edwards - In this workshop you will learn about safe sleep environments to help

reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death.

22 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste. 112 $55 K. Rowland -

This course teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to

all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens

and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly

wash your hands. Requirement for center staff only. Please bring a lunch. *LIMIT 10*

22 - Tools for Tantrums (Positive Child Guidance) (CD) 9am-3pm Ste.129

$30 Patty Stine/Jean Schappet - Children’s control for their behavior is

often conditional - what happened last night, this morning or two seconds

ago affects their choices. As we work with children to inspire self-control

there are techniques and skills we can use along the way to help guide them.

These are easily mastered practices you can implement the very next day

after the workshop in your own program. This session covers the behavior

of children from babies through school-age.

25 – Let’s Get Moving (CD) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 J.Lentz - Come join us as we

discuss physical development in young children and how we can support them

as they acquire the coordination of everyday movement.

26 - Preschool Discipline (CD) 6-9pm Wards Chapel Preschool $25

J.Chambers - It is always difficult to deal with a child that is misbehaving,

but some are more challenging than others. In this session, strategies will be

offered to deal with challenging behaviors.

27 - Keeping it Professional (P) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25 A.Araujo - As a child

care professional, you are required to possess a large body of training that

helps you sustain a quality program. Your programs are monitored and regu-

lated by the Office of Child Care. You are held to a high standard of provid-

ing quality care. This workshop is designed to give you professional strate-

gies to better manage your family child care program.

27- Making Families Welcome (CO) 6-9pm Windsor Park Children’s School

$25 D.Martin- First impressions are lasting impressions. Caregivers and

teachers will explore specific strategies for welcoming families; important

roles parents play in their child’s education and ways to represent families in

the program and classroom

29 - Administrative Course #5 Environments (CD,CU)

9am-12pm Ste. 112 $20 D.Martin - This workshop will cover basic concepts

of environments in the child care setting.

29 - Administrative Course #6 Staff Management (P) 12-3pm Ste.112 $20 D.

Martin - This workshop will cover basic concepts of managing staff members

in the child care setting.

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4 Avoiding Burnout (P)

6-9pm Ste.112 $25

Autism: Unlocking the Puzzle

(SN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste 129

$25

5 6

More than Magnets (CU)

6-9pm Ste.112 $25

Conflict Resolution (P)

6-9pm Ste.129 $25

7 8 Developing Life Skills for the

21st Century (CD, C) 9am-3pm

Ste.112 $30

BRING A LUNCH!

Emergency and Disaster Prepar-

edness (HSN,P) 9am-3pm Ste.129

$30 BRING A LUNCH!

9 10 11

Dealing With Difficult

Parents (CO) 6-9pm Ste. 112

$25

Cooking with Kids (HSN) 6-

9pm Ste.129 $25

12

Developmentally

Appropriate Practices (CU)

6-9pm Wards Chapel Preschool

$25

13 Inclusion Activities (SN)

6-9pmSte.112 $25

Encouraging Math from the Dollar

Store (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25

Cultural Diversity in Your Program

(CO)6-9pm Windsor Park Children’s

School $25

14 15 Admin # 3 Enrollment &

Marketing (P) 9am-12pm Ste.112 $20

Admin #4 Materials & Equipment

(CD,CU) 12pm-3pm Ste.112 $20

First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30

CPR 1-5pm Ste. 129 $30

16 17 18

Fun Circle Time Activities

(CU) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

19 20 MSDE

Accreditation Orientation

10am-12pm Ste.129 $10

Taxes & Recordkeeping (P)

6-9pm Ste 112 $25

21 SIDS

9:30a-

11:30a

Ste.

129 $20

22 Medication Administration

(HSN) 9am-3pm Ste 112 $55 BRING A LUNCH!

Tools for Tantrums (CD)

9am-3pm Ste.129 $30 BRING A LUNCH!

23 24 25

Let’s Get Moving (CD)

6-9pm Ste.129 $25

26

Preschool Discipline (CD)

6-9pm Wards Chapel Preschool

$25

27 Keeping It Professional (P)

6-9pm Ste 112 $25

Making Families Welcome (CO)

6-9pm Windsor Park Children’s

School $25

28 29 Admin #5 Environments

(CD,CU) 9am-12pm Ste.112

$20

Admin #6 Staff

Management (P) 12pm-3pm

Ste.112 $20

30

September 2012 Phone in Registration with a Visa or Master Card (required) 410-288-5942.

Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, or mail registration form to Child Care Links,

1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 (no personal checks accepted).

NOTE: Core of Knowledge is listed with class topics in parenthesis:

(HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition

(CD) Child Development

(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

New Family Child Care Applicants Need:

6 Pre-Service Modules (4 hours each for a total of 24 hours) , First Aid/CPR, and EDP!

Workshop Title Class Information Date Completed

Pre-Service Module 1: Child Development

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Pre-Service Module 2: Curriculum

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Pre-Service Module 3: Health, Safety & Nutrition

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Pre-Service Module 4: Special Needs

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Pre-Service Module 5: Professionalism

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Pre-Service Module 6: Community

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Completed List = 24 hours

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (6 hours) Completion Date: ___________

*For Infant Care ONLY: SIDS Completion Date: _________

First Aid & CPR Completion Date: ____________ (Certifications are good for 2 Years)

*This is only a guide. Child Care Links is not responsible for errors or omissions. It is up to each provider to verify their specific requirements needed with OCC.

*For additional information, please contact OCC at (410) 583-6200.

First Year of Registration for Family Child Care Providers

(Registered on or after January 1, 2008) 4 Core of Knowledge areas @ 3 hours each, plus 6 elective hours for a total of 18 hours

Requirement = 1 Hour Date Completed/Notes

Child Development

(3 hours)

Working with Mixed Age Groups

(3 hours)

Health, Safety & Nutrition

(3 hours)

Professionalism

(3 hours)

Elective Subjects or other approved Training

(6 hours)

Checked Boxes = 18 hours Is it time to renew your CPR or First Aid Certifications?

Family Child Care Providers on continuing Status

12 Clock hours per year: 6 Core of Knowledge & 6 Elective

Requirement = 1 hour Date Completed/Notes

(6 hours) Any combination of the areas listed below:

1. Child Development

2. Curriculum

3. Health, Safety & Nutrition

4. Specials Needs

5. Professionalism

6. Community

Elective Subjects or other approved Training

(6 hours)

Is it time to renew your CPR or First Aid Certifications? Checked boxes = 12 hours

Workshop Registration Information Workshops are approved for training credit by the MSDE Office of Child Care Credentialing Branch

Registrations. ALL workshop participants must pre-register; meaning, participants must register AND PAY for workshops in advance. Registration is accepted by phone, mail, or in

person. The training line for phone-in registration is operational from 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Visa or Mastercard required for all registrations done by phone. Mail

registration form to Child Care Links, Inc., 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 Attn: Registration Office. Child Care Links does not accept personal checks A

confirmation receipt will be mailed within 1-2 business days from the date of registration, except in the situation that registration is received less than 3 days prior to your scheduled

workshop.

Fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you miss a workshop, credit or transfer to another workshop may be given if Child Care Links is notified prior to the workshop. If after

hours, please leave a message on CCL’s answering service. No credit or refunds are issued for “no shows”. Call 410-288-5942 with any questions or concerns about our refund or credit

policies. Any credits issued are good for one year from date of issue.

Late arrivals. Workshops begin at the stated time. Our instructors reserve the right to refuse admittance to any workshop for any participant arriving 15 minutes or more past the

start of the workshop. Credit or transfer will be issued at the discretion of Child Care Links staff for any participant turned away from training for lateness.

Cancellation and change policy. Child Care Links reserves the right to change the location, class size, or trainer for any class as deemed necessary. Child Care Links also may need to

occasionally cancel a workshop due to a lack of enrollment; in this event, a CCL staff member will contact you at the phone number or address you provided upon registration. If we need

to cancel a workshop and you do not wish to be transferred to another training, you will be issued credit good for one year or refunded fees paid for the canceled workshop. If you are

phoning in your registration please verify that we have the correct contact information, including more than one telephone number where you can be reached.

Rude and/or disrespectful behavior during workshops will not be tolerated. Please remember to exercise good judgment and respect for both the trainer and other participants in

your session. It is okay to disagree with facts or opinions presented by the trainer or other participants but please remember to remain professional. Should you violate this policy, the

instructor may ask you to leave the workshop and you will not be re-admitted, nor will you receive a refund for the class.

Certificates. Core of Knowledge certificates will be issued at the conclusion of the training session for all participants who successfully complete all requirements set forth for the

course. There will be a $5 charge for replacement training certificates .

Child care is not provided during workshops. Workshops provided by Child Care Links are intended for adults only. Please make other arrangements for care of your children during

workshop hours.

Workshop locations. The majority of workshops are held at the CCL main office, 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suites 112 & 129. Should your workshop be held at an off-site location,

you will be notified upon or at registration of the address and directions.

Inclement Weather Policy. Please note that the training department of Child Care Links follows the Baltimore County Public School Systems inclement weather policy for closings and

delayed openings. If you are scheduled for a workshop and Baltimore County schools close for inclement weather, our workshop will be canceled. During the weekend our workshops will

be canceled if Baltimore County goes into Phase One of their snow emergency plan. If, for any reason, this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Attempts will be made to

reschedule any canceled workshop.

DIRECTIONS:

Child Care Links, 1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112 & 129, Baltimore, MD 21224 (410)288-4900. Take I-695 inner loop to exit 39 Merritt Blvd./ Dundalk stay in the right lane, pro-

ceed to first traffic light (North Point Road) and bear to your right. You will see East Point Office Park on your right side. At second entrance make a right into the parking lot

and go to the bottom of hill, Suite 129 is on the second floor of building 1101 facing Eastpoint Mall. Our main office is on the first floor in Suite 112 (corner office).

Wards Chapel Preschool, 1023 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133 (410) 922-6595. Take I-695 inner loop to exit 18B Liberty Road/MD 26-W towards Randallstown. Follow Lib-

erty Road for 7 miles. The preschool is located at Wards Chapel United Methodist Church on the left.

Windsor Park Children’s School, 2601 N. Rolling Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244 (410) 298-8612. Take I-695 inner loop to exit 17 Security Blvd. towards Woodlawn. Merge onto MD-

122 W/Security Blvd. Turn right onto Rolling Road. Follow N. Rolling Road for approximately 1 mile. Pass Tudsbury Lane and the post office. Make the 1st right past the post office

into Windsor Corporate Park. Upon entering the complex, turn right towards Building #2601.

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