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Child Care Links Resource & Referral Agency

of Harford & Cecil Counties

Winter 2014

Training Calendar

January-March

Training Registration: 443-512-0462

2105 Laurel Bush Road, Suite 105

Bel Air, MD 21015

Main Office Phone 443-512-0461

www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org

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Early Bird

Save on your training classes by registering early! Register for any of the following classes by Friday, January 24, 2014 and pay only $15 a class! Hurry up, after this date, all classes go back to

the regular price!

Bridging the Gap Between Home & School - January 22, 6:30 - 9:30pm (COK - 3 CO) Child Abuse & Neglect - February 12, 6 - 9pm (COK - 3 HSN) Building a Child’s Self-Esteem - February 19, 6 - 9pm (COK - 3 CD) Beautiful Stuff - March 19, 6:30pm-9:30pm (COK - 3 CU)

Special prices not valid with membership discount

All classes will be held at Child Care Links in Bel Air, MD.

To register, please call us at 443-512-0462!

Look Through our Calendar!

Child Care Links

is introducing:

For every one of the following classes you register for (and successfully attend),

You will be entered to win a door prize! One winner per training will be selected.

Potty Training Made Easy - January 30, 6:30pm-9:30pm (Harford County)

Fun Circle Time Activities - February 5, 6:30pm-9:30pm (Harford County)

Understanding Bullying Behavior - February 18, 6:30pm-9:30pm (Cecil County)

Fun with Water & Ice - March 3, 6:30pm-9:30 pm (Cecil County)

The door prize will be ONE of these exciting items:

Free Training Class (Up to $25)

Resource Room Bundle

Gift Card

Free 1 year membership to Child Care Links

All of our trainings

eligible for door

prizes will be marked

with a present!

This publication was produced as a work

for hire for the benefit of, and with funds

from, the Maryland State

Child Care Links of Harford and Cecil Counties


Bel Air, Maryland, 21015

443-512-0461 - fax 443-512-0185 - www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org

Needed to work as a director or senior staff member at a childcare facility

When: Starting February 4th, 2014 - Ends May 15th, 2014 (Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-9:30)

Where: Child Care Links in Bel Air, MD

Cost: $500 for entire course, book and all other materials included. (Includes $150

non-refundable deposit required to register - remaining balance must be paid off before series is complete)

For more information, questions

or to register, call us at

443-512-0462!

http://www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org

This publication was produced as a work

for hire for the benefit of, and with funds

from, the Maryland State

Child Care Links of Harford and Cecil Counties


Bel Air, Maryland, 21015

443-512-0461 - fax 443-512-0185 - www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org

Needed to work as a director or senior staff member at a childcare facility

When: Starting March 3, 2014 - Ends June 11, 2014 (Every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 except for

Memorial Day class will be Tuesday and Wednesday)

Where: TenderCare Learning Center, North East, MD.

Cost: $500 for entire course, book and all other materials included. (Includes $150 non-refundable deposit required to register - remaining balance must be paid off before series

is complete)

For more information, questions

or to register, call us at

443-512-0462!

http://www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org

New Family Child Care Applicants

6 Pre-Service Modules @ 4 hours each for a total of 24 hours

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) 569-2879

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

Child Care Links, Inc. Harford & Cecil County Resource and Referral Center

Workshop Registration Form

Type of Provider: Family Center Staff Center Director

Name:

Address & Zip Code:

Daytime Phone:

Method of Payment: Please Check one:

Credit Card #: Expiration Date: / Signature:

Training Title Date Location Time Cost

Child Care Links Membership - $25 Family Providers Center Director

Center Staff (Good for 1 year) Please circle type of provider and submit completed form w/payment.

Total Cost: $

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

Registration. All workshop participants must pre-register –NO EXCEPTIONS. Participants are required to 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-Friday. Visa or MasterCard required for all registrations done by phone. Mail registration form to Child Care Links of Harford/Cecil Counties 2105 Laurel Bush Rd., Suite 105, Bel Air, MD 21015. Child Care Links does not accept personal checks. 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 at least 24 hours prior to the workshop. If after hours, please leave a message on Child Care Links’ answering service. No credit or refunds are issued for “No Shows”. Call 443-512-0462 with any questions or concerns about our refund or credit policies. Any credits issued are good for one year from the date of issue. Late Arrivals. Workshops begin at 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 the Child Care Links staff for any participant turned away from training for lateness. Cancellation or change policy. Child Care Links may need to cancel a workshop due to 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 workshop 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. 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. Child Care Links has two locations where we offer trainings. One location is at our main office on 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Suite 105 Bel Air, MD 21015. The second location is at the YMCA of Elkton on 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, Md. 21921. If you need directions to either locations please let us know upon registering for the trainings. Inclement Weather - Please note that the training department of Child Care Links follows Harford & Cecil Counties Public School Weather Policy for closings and delayed openings. If you are scheduled for a workshop and Harford or Cecil County Schools close for inclement weather, our workshop will be canceled. During the weekend our workshops will be canceled if Parks and Rec. cancels school activities. If, for any reason, this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Attempts will be made to reschedule any canceled workshop.

6 - Thinking Outside the Box (After School Activities) (CU, HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - Learn how to think "Outside the Box" when planning lessons for school aged children. We will integrate literacy, science, math problem solving, art, music, fitness and nutrition activities during this interactive workshop. In addition, we will discuss the basics of STEM education and engages in STEM activities. 7 - I Don’t Feel So Good: Childhood Illnesses (HSN) 6pm-9pm - $25 Understand common childhood illnesses by learning symptoms, treatments, when it’s necessary to call the doctor, and how to problem solve while keeping your cool. Expand your knowledge base by learning practical techniques for providing safe care to infants and children. 9 - Working with Mixed Ages (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 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. 11 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm - $60 Newly approved Office of Child Care training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. 13 - Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (CU) 6pm-9pm - $15 - 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. 14 - MMSR Module 1 (CD,CU,P) 6pm-9pm - $30 - Participants will define what school readiness means in Maryland, also define and identify attributes of culture. You will identify components of developmentally appropriate practices, will learn to match standards, domains of learning, and components of DAP. Must take class on 1/16. 16 - MMSR Module 1 (CD,CU,P) 6pm-9pm - $0 - Participants will define what school readiness means in Maryland, also define and identify attributes of culture. You will identify components of developmentally appropriate practices, will learn to match standards, domains of learning, and components of DAP. Must take class on 1/14. 17 - Pre-Service Mod #1 - From Baby to Bigger Steps: What Makes a Child Grow (CD) 8:30am-12:30pm - $35 - Covers basic child development concepts including stages of child growth and development, overview of the leading child theorists and of learning differences . Sign up for all 6 modules for $180.

17 - Pre-Service Mod #2 - Planning for Success (CU) 1pm-5pm - $35 Will give a better understanding of the components of a family child care curriculum, how to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum and how to plan and design a family child care. 18 - First Aid & CPR 8:30am-5pm - $60 Both/$35 CPR/$35 First Aid - This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. First Aid Certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue. CPR certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue. 21 - MMSR Module 2 (CD,CU,SN,CO) 6pm-9pm - $30 Participants will identify principles of intentional teaching. They will apply the Inquiry Model of Assessment to observations of young children, will sort fact from interpretation and identify strategies for building relationships with families. Must take class on 1/28. 22 - Bridging the Gap Between Home and School (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - This class is designed to help participants understand the concept of building partnerships with families, discuss barriers to forming partnerships, and identify strategies for overcoming barriers and creating effective partnerships. 24 - Pre-Service Mod # 3 Keeping Kids Fit & Safe (HSN) 8:30am-12:30pm - $35 -Specific focus of this class is centered upon components of emergency preparedness, menu planning, and health & safety concerns of young children. 24 - Pre-Service Mod #4 Making it Work for All-Exploring Special Needs (SN) 1pm-5pm - $35 - This class will include basic information surrounding inclusive child care settings, ADA requirements in health, behavioral and developmental issues and concerns. 25 - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9am-3pm - $30 - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care programs. Participants will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for their child care programs; gain an understanding of disasters that are not likely to occur in Maryland and know why their programs should prepare for emergencies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6 hour COMAR requirement for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants.

27 - I See a Rainbow (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - Learning about color is more than just naming and identifying. Color can be science, math and art! 28 - MMSR Module 2 (CD,CU,CO) 6pm-9pm - $0 - Participants will identify principles of intentional teaching. They will apply the Inquiry Model of Assessment to observations of young children, will sort fact from interpretation and identify strategies for building relationships with families. Must take class on 1/21. 29 Basic Sign Language I (SN) 6pm-9pm - $25 - This workshop will help individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching children. 30 Potty Training Made Easy (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 This course will teach practical tips for dealing with the challenges of potty training. It will give parents and daycare providers tips on how to make the transition from the diaper to the toilet a successful task with little stress 31 - Pre-Service Mod # 5 Keeping it Real! Professional Practices for a Successful Program (P) 8:30am-12:30pm - $35 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. 31 - Pre-Service Mod #6 Planting the Seed-Developing Connections with the World Around Us (CO) 1pm-5pm - $35 This workshop will provide an overview and focus of the importance of developing and maintaining relationships with children’s families and the larger community. 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.

January 2014 Course Descriptions

January 2014 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Closed daily for lunch from 12pm-1pm)

Phone in Registration with a Visa or Master Card (required) 443-512-0462. Mail registration form to Child Care Links, 2105 Laurel Bush Road, Suite 105, Bel Air, MD 21015

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

1

NEW YEARS DAY CLOSED

2

3

4

5 6

Thinking Outside the Box (After School Activity) (2CU, 1HSN) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

7

**Childhood Illnesses (3HSN) $25 6pm-9pm K. Trafton-Keruly CCL ~ Ste 105

8 9

Working with Mixed Ages (3CU) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm A. Ernst CCL ~ Ste 105

10

Harford County Directors Meeting

12:30pm-3pm

11 Medication Administration (6HSN) $60 9am-3pm K. Rowland *LIMIT 10* CCL ~ Ste 105 *Please see note on the bottom of calendar in reference to the Medication class.

12 13 Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (3CU) $15 6pm-9pm M. Knaub WNPS ~ Colora, MD

14

MMSR Module 1 (2.5CD, 2.5CU, 1P) $30 6pm-9pm L. Bratcher CCL ~ Ste 105 (Must take class on 1/16)

15

16 MMSR Module 1 $0 6pm-9pm L. Bratcher CCL ~ Ste 105 (Must take class on 1/14)

17 Pre-Service Mod #1 (CD)

$35 8:30am-12:30pm M. Macer CCL ~ Ste 105 ____________________________________ Pre-Service Mod #2 (CU) $35 1pm-5pm B. Strama CCL ~ STE 105

18 First Aid & CPR 8:30am-5pm $60 both $35 First Aid only (8:30am-12:30pm) $35 CPR only(1pm-5pm) Paramedical Personnel CCL ~Ste 105

19 20

Martin Luther King Birthday

Closed

21 MMSR Module 2 $30 6pm-9pm L. Bratcher CCL ~ Ste 105 (Must take class on 1/28)

22

Bridging the Gap between Home and School (3CO) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm P. Scroggins CCL ~ Ste 105

23

24 Pre-Service Mod #3

(HSN) $35 8:30am-12:30pm M. Macer CCL ~ Ste 105 ____________________________________ Pre-Service Mod #4 (SN) $35 1pm-5pm L. Harris CCL ~ STE 105

25 Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (3HSN, 3P) $30 9am-3pm M. Knaub CCL ~ Ste 105

26 27

I See a Rainbow (3CU) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm K. Trafton-Keruly CCL ~ Ste 105

28

MMSR Module 2 $0 6pm-9pm L. Bratcher CCL ~ Ste 105 (Must take class on 1/21)

29 **Basic Sign Language I(3SN) $25 6pm-9pm L. Harris CCL ~ Ste 105

30

Potty Training Made Easy (3CD) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm H. Cole CCL ~ Ste 105

31 Pre-Service Mod #5(P) $35 8:30am-12:30pm M. Macer CCL ~ Ste 105 ___________________________________ Pre-Service Mod #6 (CO) $35 1pm-5pm B. Strama CCL ~ STE 105

NOTE for Medication Administration:

Due to the limited space in this workshop, all fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE! If you do not show up, then you must pay to attend the workshop on another date.

**PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR WORK-SHOPS. THERE IS NO FEE CHARGED UNLESS IT’S A

MATERIAL FEE. NO CERTIFI-CATE WILL BE ISSUED!

PLEASE HAVE PARENTS CALL IF THEY ARE INTERESTED IN

ANY OF OUR CLASSES

NEW

1 - MMSR Module 3 - (CD, CU, SN, P) 9am-3pm - $30 - Participants will identify strategies to support dual language learners and will identify strategies to make families feel welcome. They will analyze and apply steps in the Inquiry Model of Assessment and will describe the steps toward reflective practice. 3 - More than Magnets (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - At heart, every young child is a scientist, seeking explanations for each new phenomenon. Participants will learn a variety of strategies and activities to provider for children of all ages, including those with special needs, to encourage scientific thinking and exploration, and recognize that science is more than just magnets! 4 - 90 Hour Young Child: Growth & Development/Methods & Materials 6:30pm-9:30pm - $500 (Includes a $150 Non-refundable deposit) Note: this class meets every Tuesday and Thursday for 15 weeks - Designed to satisfy the 90 hour requirement as stated in COMAR 07.04.01 for directors and child care preschool teachers (formerly called senior staff) in a group child care centers. Course provides student in-depth view of the child, who he/she is, the individual needs and how child care teachers can help. In-class sessions will cover opportunities to observe and work with children, identifying developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities and the daily operations of a child care center. This class begins February 4, 2014 and ends on May 15, 2014. 5 - Fun Circle Time Activities (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 Get 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. 7 - SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) 9:30am-11:30am - $20 In this workshop you will learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death. 8 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3:00pm - $60 Newly approved Office of Child Care training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. (Location of training is 11 Calvert Rd, Intersection of Biggs Hwy and Calvert Rd)

10 - Get Credentialed ~Get a Check! (P) 6pm-8:30pm NO COST - Do you offer a high quality program? Do you enjoy taking trainings to increase your professional knowledge? Would you like to earn a little extra cash? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then The Maryland Child Care Credential Program is for you!! Join us to learn more about The Maryland Child Care Credential program that recognizes child care providers who go beyond the minimum requirements of state licensing and registration regulations. Come learn about the six levels and how to get a bonus check for each. 12 - Child Abuse and Neglect (HSN) 6pm-9pm - $25 This course will help you identify signs and symptoms of various types of child abuse and neglect. You will also learn appropriate responses and reporting expectations according to Federal Law. We will discuss real life examples of both abuse and neglect and discuss reasons this is so prevalent in our society. 15 - MMSR Module 4 - (CD, CU, SN, P, CO) 9am-3pm - $30 Participants will identify strategies for working with colleagues and will analyze and apply steps to implement the Inquiry Model of Assessment. Participants will identify strategies for communicating with families and will compare and organize portfolio components. 18 - Understanding Bullying Behavior (SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - This course will provide partici-pants with an understanding of why children become bul-lies and victims. Participants will learn proactive strategies for dealing with bullies and getting victims to open up as well as designing a policy regarding bullying behaviors. 19 - Building a Child’s Self Esteem (CD) 6pm-9pm - $25 Learn the principles of self-esteem and how to recognize children’s feelings. How do we enhance a child’s self-esteem?

22 - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9am-3pm -$30 - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care programs. Participants will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for their child care programs; gain an understanding of disasters that are not likely to occur in Maryland and know why their programs should prepare for emergencies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6 hour COMAR requirement for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants 24 - First Aid 6pm-9pm - $35 - This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. First Aid certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue. 24 - Fun with Nursery Rhymes (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 Enter the whimsical world of nursery rhymes as we count Little Boy Blue’s sheep and make his delicious tasting haystacks, match upper and lower case letters on cows and moons from Hey Diddle, Diddle, retell Little Miss Muffet using props from a story box and sequence Humpty Dumpty using flannel board pieces. This is just a wee sampling of activities planned for this class. 26 - CPR 6pm-9pm – $35 – This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. CPR certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs *Unless otherwise note, classes listed have been given an “All” training level rating.

February 2014 Course Descriptions

February 2014 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Closed daily for lunch from 12pm-1pm)


(cash, money order or company check, NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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


(CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs

NOTE for Medication Administration: Due to the limited space in this workshop, all fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE! If you do not show up, then you must pay to attend the workshop on another date.

1

MMSR Module 3 $30 9am-3pm L. Bratcher CCL ~ Ste 105

2 3

More Than Magnets (3CU) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD.

4 90 Hour Young Child BEGINS 6:30pm 9:30pm Meets every Tues. & Thurs. Evenings $500 ($150 Non-Refundable Deposit required) Ending date is May 15, 2014 CCL ~ Ste 105 (1)

5

Fun Circle Time Activities (3CU) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm P. Scroggins CCL ~ Ste 105

6

90 Hour Young Child (#2)

7 SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) 9:30am-11:30am $20 J. Edwards CCL ~ Ste 105

8 Medication Administration (6HSN) $60 9am-3pm D. Boyce *LIMIT 10* Greenhurst Daycare ~ Rising Sun, MD

*Please see note at the top of calendar in reference to the Medication class.

9

10

Get Credentialed ~ Get a Check! (2P) (FREE) 6:30pm-8:30pm M. Kilczewski CCL ~ Ste 105

11 90 Hour Young Child

(#3)

12 Child Abuse & Neglect (3HSN) $25 6pm-9pm K. Trafton-Keruly CCL ~Ste 105

13 90 Hour Young Child

(#4)

14

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

15

MMSR Module 4 $30 9am-3pm L. Bratcher CCL ~ Ste 105

16 17

Closed President’s Day

18

90 Hour Young Child (#5) ____________________________________ **Understanding Bullying Behavior (3SN) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm B. Strama YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

19 **Building a Child’s Self Esteem (3CD) $25 6pm-9pm L. Harris CCL ~ Ste 105

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12:30pm-3pm

22 Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (3HSN, 3P) $30 9am-3pm M. Knaub Greenhurst Daycare ~ Rising Sun, MD. (See class descriptions for address)

23 24 First Aid

$35 6pm-9pm Paramedical Personnel CCL ~ Ste 105 _______________________________________ Fun with Nursery Rhymes (1.5CD, 1.5CU) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD.

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CPR $35 6pm-9pm Paramedical Personnel CCL – Ste 105

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***PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR

WORKSHOPS. THERE IS NO FEE CHARGED UNLESS

IT’S A MATERIAL FEE. NO CERTIFICATE WILL BE

ISSUED! PLEASE HAVE PARENTS CALL IF THEY ARE

INTERESTED IN ANY OF OUR CLASSES MARKED

WITH AN ASTERISK.***

March 2014 Course Descriptions

1 - MMSR Module 5 - (CU,SN, P, CO) 9am-3pm - $35 Participants will analyze ways in which the environment influences a child’s behavior and will analyze ways in which personal beliefs influence relationships. Participants will identify strategies for effectively communicating with families and will develop strategies for supporting smooth transitions. 3 - Keeping it Professional - (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 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. 3 - Fun with Water & Ice - (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 Children love to play with water! In this workshop we will explore the changing properties of water and show you how to liven up your science curriculum by exploring simple science concepts. Come ready to walk out with great ideas to bring back to your program. 5 - Creating Sociable Children - (CD) 6pm-9pm - $25 This course is designed to discuss reasons why children may be less socialized in today’s society. Discuss barriers to socialization. Learn age appropriate methods and activities to help students learn manners, social skills and conflict resolution skills. 8 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm - $60 *Limit 10 * Newly approved Office of Child Care 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. 10 - Anger Management (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 This workshop is designed to help participants determine what triggers anger and develop strategies to keep those trig-gers 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.

12 - Business Administration Scale (BAS) (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm $ 30 - The BAS for Family Child Care is the first valid and reliable tool for measuring and improving the overall quality of business and professional practices in family child care settings. It is applicable for multiple uses, including program self-improvement, technical assistance and monitoring, training, research and evaluation, and public awareness. The BAS is designed to complement the widely used Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale-Revised (FCCERS-R). When used together, they provide a comprehensive picture of the quality of the family child care learning environment and the business practices that support the program . 15 - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN,P) 9am-3pm $30 - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care programs. Participants will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for their child care programs; gain an understanding of disasters that are not likely to occur in Maryland and know why their programs should prepare for emergencies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6 hour COMAR requirement for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants. (Location of training is 11 Calvert Rd, Intersection of Biggs Hwy and Calvert Rd). 19 - Beautiful Stuff (CU) 6:30pn-9:30pm - $25 - 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. 22 - First Aid & CPR 8:30am-5pm - $60 Both/$35 CPR/$35 First Aid - This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. First Aid Certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue. CPR certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue.

24 - Basic Sign Language (SN) 6pm-9pm - $25 This workshop will help individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching children. 24 - Childhood Depression ~ Turn that Frown Upside Down (SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - This workshop is designed to teach you the signs and symptoms of depression in children, and how to deal with it in a child care setting. 26 - Footsteps to Fitness – Helping Children Achieve and Maintain Fitness (HSN) 6pm-9pm - $15 - Approximately12.5 million of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are obese, putting them at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. Parents and caregivers are essential influences when it comes to the nutrition, physical activity and health needs of children. Use the techniques in this class to help make healthy living fun! 31 - Working with Mixed Ages (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 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.

Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs *Unless otherwise note, classes listed have been given an “All” training level rating.

March 2014 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Closed daily for lunch from 12pm-1pm)


(cash, money order or company check, NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED)

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


(CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs

1 MMSR Module 5

(2CU, 1SN, 1P, 2CO) $30 9am-3pm L. Bratcher CCL ~ Ste 105

2 3 Keeping it Professional (3P)

$25 6:30pm-9:30pm A. Ernst CCL ~ Ste 105 _________________________________________ Fun with Water & Ice (3CU) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

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5 Creating Sociable

Children (3CD) $25 6pm-9pm B. Strama CCL ~ Ste 105

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7 8 Medication Administration (6HSN) $60 9am-3pm K. Rowland *LIMIT 10* CCL ~ STE 105 *Please see note at the top of calendar in reference to the Medication class.

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Anger Management (3P) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

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12 Business Administration Scale (BAS) (3P) $30 6:30pm-9:30pm A. Smith CCL ~ Ste 105

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Disaster Preparedness (3HSN, 3P) $30 9am-3pm P. Scroggins CCL ~ Ste 105

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19 **Beautiful Stuff (3CU) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm P. Scroggins CCL ~ Ste 105

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22 First Aid & CPR

8:30am-5pm $60 Both $35 First Aid only (8:30am-12:30pm) $35 CPR only (1pm-5pm) Paramedical Personnel CCL ~Ste 105

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24 Basic Sign Language II(3SN)

$25 6pm-9pm L. Harris CCL ~ Ste 105 __________________________________________ **Childhood Depression ~ Turn that Frown Upside Down (3SN) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm B. Strama YMCA~ Elkton, MD

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26 Footsteps to Fitness: Helping Children Achieve and Maintain Fitness

(3 HSN) $15 6pm-9pm L. Bratcher CCL ~ Ste 105

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Ages (3CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 H. Cole CCL ~ Ste 105

***PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR

WORKSHOPS. THERE IS NO FEE CHARGED UNLESS IT’S A

MATERIAL FEE. NO CERTIFICATE WILL BE ISSUED!

PLEASE HAVE PARENTS CALL IF THEY ARE INTERESTED

IN ANY OF OUR CLASSES MARKED WITH

AN ASTERISK.***

NOTE for Medication Administration: Due to the limited space in this workshop, all fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE! If you do not show up, then you must pay to attend the workshop on another date.

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