Newsletter and Training Calendar for Spring 2016
Welcome to Our New Publication! Child Care Links is excited to announce that our Training Calendar and Newsletter are now combined into one publication! In these pages you will find all of our trainings in Baltimore, Harford and Cecil counties. The latest news on MSDE programs, such as Maryland Excels, credentialing and, as always, updates on what is going on in the world of child care can also be found. Since our calendar now has all of our classes in Baltimore, Harford and Cecil counties listed in order by date, please be sure to pay close attention to the location listed with the class. There is a key on almost every page with the address of each training location. We have partnered with Paramedical Personnel of Maryland which is providing us a training space in Forest Hill and the Celebree Learning Center on Laurel Bush Road which is providing us a training space in Bel Air. Thank you to these organizations! Thorough directions to Paramedical Personnel’s location can be found on page 12 at the end of the training calendar. If you have any questions about our trainings, please don’t hesitate to call us! Our number is 410-288-4900 and we are here to help! Child Care Links is offering a Spring Directors Retreat to be held on Wednesday, April 13th. We are excited that we have some of the best door prizes and raffle items we have ever offered. These include Carrabba’s, Texas Roadhouse Scoozzi’s Restaurant gift certificates, children’s books and a full pre-k curriculum set! Check out page 3 of our newsletter for more information!
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Important Info
Special Training Offer!
Child Care Links
May 1st—7th is provider appreciation week!
1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112 Baltimore, MD 21224 Main Office: 410-288-4900 Fax: 410-288-3943 Training: 410-288-5942 www.childcarelinks.net
To thank all of the child care providers in our area, we are offering half price classes on any of our trainings during the week of 5/1-5/7 (except for Medication Administration, sorry!) So, sign up and enjoy some savings for all of your hard work!
CHILD CARE LINKS is closed daily
12:30pm to 1:30pm for lunch LOCATE: Child Care Referral Service 1-877-261-0060 LOCATE: Child Care (Provider Updates) 1-866-752-1614 Office of Child Care 410-583-6200 Baltimore County 410-569-2879 Harford/Cecil Counties
Credentialing Hotline & Email 1-866-243-8796 cccredential@xerox.com
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
Child Care Links offers laminating for $1 per foot. If you don’t need it in a hurry, just drop it off. If you would like to wait while we laminate, please call ahead—410-288-4900—so the machine has time to warm up! We also offer many die cuts-shapes, letters and numbers—free to use with your own paper. Please make an appointment ahead for this service.
Food Program (the Planning Council) 410-296-2512
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New feature on the Maryland EXCELS website—You can now download and print your Maryland EXCELS certificate! Certificates are available to programs with a published Maryland EXCELS rating. Participants can access certificates by clicking on Profile, Certificate, and Download PDF.
Spring Directors Retreat Join us on Wednesday, April 13th, 8:15-3:30 Hosted by Child Care Links at Oregon Ridge Nature Center 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 Sign-in and light breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m. Child Abuse & Neglect: Bringing Awareness to the Child Care Provider (3 HSN) Learn about mandated reporting, agency policies, the child advocacy center, personal space and more...
Behavior Toolbox: Creative Techniques for Challenging Behavior (2 SN) Behavior management techniques that work to improve challenging behavior
Also on the agenda: Q & A with special guest, Lisa Smith, Maryland Excels Quality Assurance Specialist
Please call 410-288-4900 to register by April 11th. Cost: $60, includes 5 hours of training, light breakfast, lunch and one entry into our drawing to win a full, pre-k curriculum along with other great door prizes! More entries into the drawing can be purchased during registration. **410-288-4900 **www.childcarelinks.net**
Maryland EXCELS Workshops at Harford Community College April 16th These workshops are designed to help family child care providers, center directors, and pre-k educators to better understand the implementation of the Maryland EXCELS Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Opening remarks will begin at 8:30am Your chosen session will be held from 9:00am-12:30pm Closing remarks will be from 12:30-1:00pm Select from ONE of these workshops: Maryland EXCELS-Program Directors’ Guide to EXCELS Course 25815
Increase your awareness of the elements of high quality child care and education. Learn how to translate the Maryland EXCELS standards into practical applications of best practices, promoting family engagement, inclusive classroom environments and instruction, and ongoing program improvement and effectiveness. This session is specifically designed for program directors and administrators. Educatiors Guide to Maryland EXCELS Course 25816
Learn how to use EXCELS standards to identify areas for improvement and strategies through the use of program assessment. Identify the tools and strategies that will assist with participation and program improvement, decision making and goal setting. This session is designed specifically for teachers, assistant teachers and family home providers. Continuous Quality Improvement in Pre-K Classroom Course 25818
Learn how to translate the Pre-K standards into practical application, promote family engagement and how Maryland EXCELS works to make programs more effective. This session is designed specifically for Public Pre-K and professionals only.
*COK for all sessions is 3 hours of Professionalism Contact HCC by phone at 443-410-2376 to complete the Registration form for course #25815, 25816, or 25818. You must choose only one workshop! Workshop held at Darlington Hall on the HCC Campus
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Changes to Maryland Child Care Credential Program In early November, Xerox was awarded the contract to process credential applications. The applications will be processed in date order beginning from the oldest and continuing to the most recent. In addition to processing credential applications, Xerox will provide several enhanced features, including:
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, call 866-243-8796
Live customer service representatives to assist in answering provider questions
E-mail availability: cccredential@xerox.com
Applications may be submitted by fax to 410-229-0145
Please note the new address for submitting packets by mail: CCS Central, PO BOX 598, Baltimore, MD 21203
There are new credentialing forms, accessible online There have been changes to the credential forms to make the application easier to complete and to help streamline the data entry process into CCATS (the state child care automated tracking system) at the point of application. These forms, including the application (for both new and renewal), first time applicant cover sheet and renewal cover sheet can be accessed online at: marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care/ credentials.html
Credentialing Branch Updates The processing of training voucher and reimbursement applications has not been affected by the transition. Please continue to send applications for training vouchers and reimbursement to CCCentral. Credentialing participants who are first time applicants, updating an expired credential, or upgrading from level 1-2 are not eligible for training voucher/reimbursement until their credential application is processed. Renewal applicants are eligible to participate once a renewal application has been received by the Office Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) As of 1/1/16, CCCPDF will be transitioned to LaTanya Taylor, Credentialing Specialist. Vanessa Jones, Assistant Branch Chief, has headed this program for the past six years. Ms. Jones has been transferred to the Maryland EXCELS Branch and will continue to coordinate the Accreditation Project and Accreditation Support Program Continued Training Child Care Education Institute (CCEI) offers 1 hour trainings. These trainings can only be used to maintain a credential level and will not count toward Core of Knowledge training hours.
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April--May--June 2016 Register by Phone: 410-288-4900 or Mail/Fax registration form (found on last page of calendar) ONLINE REGISTRATION COMING SOON!!
Attention Training Participants!!
Location Key:
With our new calendar format, it is EXTREMELY important that you pay attention to the location of each training in which you are interested in attending. All of our trainings in Baltimore, Harford AND Cecil counties are listed here in order by date. Each training description includes the area in which the training is located. Then refer to the Location Key for the exact address.
Dundalk Ste 112: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (downstairs training room)
APRIL
Joppa: Magnolia ES, 901 Trimble Rd, Joppa, 21085
Dundalk Ste 129: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (upstairs training room) Bel Air: Celebree Learning Ctr, 2111 Laurel Bush Rd, Bel Air, 21015 Forest Hill: Paramedical Personnel of MD, 343 Granary Rd, Ste D, Forest Hill, 21050
Elkton: YMCA, 25 YMCA Blvd, Elkton, 21921
Medication Administration Sat. April 2/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk Ste 129 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, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Why Do They Do That? Understanding Learning Disabilities Mon. April 4/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 T. Brady/3 SN/Bel Air This workshop covers typical milestones of development, assessment tools, and strategies when working with children. Includes basic information surrounding inclusive child care settings, ADA requirements in health, behavioral and developmental issues and concerns.
Dealing With Difficult Parents Tues. April 5/6:30pm-9:30pm/$15 M. Knuab/3 P/Elkton 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.
Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Wed. April 6/6:30pm-7pm/7:30pm-8pm/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 Material covered includes importance of breastfeeding to children, mothers, and child care programs. Topics will include benefits of breastfeeding, risks of not breastfeeding, breastfeeding guidelines, and safe handling and storage of breast milk.
SIDS Fri. April 8/9:30-11:30am/$20 J. Edwards/Dundalk Ste 129 In this workshop, you will learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Mon. April 11/ 6:30-pm9:30pm/$25 J. Chambers/3 SN/Dundalk Ste 112 Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will be discussed.
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Remember to look closely at the LOCATION of our trainings! We have many in Harford and Cecil County area as well as our usual Baltimore County
APRIL
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
Sat. April 16/9:00am-3:00pm/$30 K. Thomas/3HSN-3P/Dundalk Ste 129 Tues. April 12/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 Please bring a lunch! This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR regulations regarding H. Cole/3C/Forest Hill Children are naturally creative. In this class you will learn why emergency and disaster preparedness for child care programs. Participants will complete a written emergency being creative is important to development and how to and disaster plan for their child care program; gain an help children expand their creativity and carry it into understanding of disasters that are most likely to occur in adulthood. Maryland and know why child care programs should prepare for emergencies and disasters. This workshop meets First Aid the 6-hour COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010, for Tues April 12/6:00-9:00pm/$30 centers, family providers, and family child care applicants. Paramedical Personnel of MD/Dundalk Ste 129 This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
Creativity in Your Program
First Aid
CPR Thurs. April 14/6:00-9:00pm/$30 Paramedical Personnel of MD/Dundalk Ste 129 This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
Mon. April 18/6:00pm-9:00pm/$30 Paramedical Personnel of MD/Forest Hill This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
CPR Wed. April 20/6:00pm-9:00pm/$30 Paramedical Personnel of MD/Forest Hill This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
SPRING DIRECTORS RETREAT WED. APRIL 13/8:15AM-3:30PM/$60 ALL DAY RETREAT FOR CENTER DIRECTORS! LOCATION: OREGON RIDGE, HUNT VALLEY WORKSHOPS: BEHAVIOR TOOLBOX AND CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (2SN/3HSN) INCLUDES LIGHT BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND MANY DOOR PRIZES!
Making Families Welcome Thurs. April 14/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 A. Araujo/3CO/Dundalk Ste 112 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.
Circle Time Activities Thurs. April 14/6:30pm-9:30pm/$15 M. Knaub/3C/Elkton Is your circle time turning into a square? Add new strategies and techniques to turn up the excitement and learning!
SIDS Fri. April 15/9:30-11:30am/$20 J. Edwards/Forest Hill In this workshop, you will learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death.
Helping Children Deal with Grief Mon. April 18/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3CD/Dundalk Ste 112 This course is designed to help child care providers identify the grief process in children from infancy through adolescence and recognize the role that caregivers play in helping children to cope. Covers stages of grief, development, and behavior when faced with loss at different stages of childhood, and how to help.
Medication Administration Tues. April 19/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk Ste 129 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, topical, Location Key: epi-pens and also general inDundalk Ste 112: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (downstairs training room) formation on inhalers. You will Dundalk Ste 129: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, even learn how Baltimore, 21224 (upstairs training room) to properly wash Bel Air: Celebree Learning Ctr, 2111 Laurel Bush Rd, your hands. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Bel Air, 21015
Forest Hill: Paramedical Personnel of MD, 343 Granary Rd., Ste D, Forest Hill, 21050 Joppa: Magnolia ES, 901 Trimble Rd, Joppa, 21085 Elkton: YMCA, 25 YMCA Blvd, Elkton, 21921
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Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Wed. April 20/6:30pm-7pm or 7:30pm-8pm/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 Material covered includes importance of breastfeeding to children, mothers, and child care programs. Topics will include benefits of breastfeeding, risks of not breastfeeding, breastfeeding guidelines, and safe handling and storage of breast milk.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Wed. April 20/6:30pm-9:30pm/$20 R. Ihedigbo-Franklin/3 SN/Elkton Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will be discussed.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Thurs. April 21/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3SN/Bel Air See description above
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Mon. April 25/6:30pm-9:30 pm/$25 J. Chambers/3 SN/Dundalk Ste 112 See description above (4/20)
Accreditation Orientation Tues. April 26/6:30pm-8:30pm/$5 R. Ihedigbo-Franklin/2P/Dundalk Ste 112 Come and learn about the requirements to become an MSDE Accredited Child Care Center. This orientation is required prior to beginning the orientation process. For center directors and staff only.
Science: Explore Your World Wed. April 27/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 TBD/3C/Joppa 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.
Exploring Nature with Young Children
Ants in Their Pants Thurs. April 21/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 D. Brinkmeier/3C/Dundalk Ste 129 Sun up to sundown, “extra-busy� children have an endless supply of energy and remain on the move throughout the day. This workshop offers tried and true techniques to help you provide the best support to active learners.
Medication Administration
Wed. April 27/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 A. Sibiski/3C/Dundalk Ste 112 This class will open the world of nature to participants in ways that draw from what they are already doing in day-to-day routines. We will discuss simple ways to help children of all ages enjoy nature.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Sat. April 30/9:00am-12:00pm/$25 L. Harris/3 SN/Dundalk Ste 129 See Description above.
Sat. April 23/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Bel Air 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, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
MAY **Provider Appreciation Week May 1st-7th Half off Classes!!
FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Awesome Art
First Aid & CPR
Mon. May 2/6:30pm-9:30pm/$15 $7.50 M. Knaub/3CU/Elkton Tired of the same old tissue paper squares glued on white paper art activities? Come and experience hands-on awesome art! From 3-D lighthouse creations to eighteenwheelers. You will gain ideas for art that will inspire and delight the children in your program.
Sat. April 23/8:30am-3:00pm/$30 ea. or $60 for both Paramedical Personnel of MD/Dundalk Ste 129 Each of these two year certifications meets OCC guidelines. First Aid runs from 8:30am-12:30am, CPR from 12:30-5:00pm You may register for one or both. Location Key:
Bullying in Preschool
Dundalk Ste 112: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (downstairs training room) Dundalk Ste 129: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (upstairs training room) Bel Air: Celebree Learning Ctr, 2111 Laurel Bush Rd, Bel Air, 21015 Forest Hill: Paramedical Personnel of MD, 343 Granary Rd, Ste D, Forest Hill, 21050
Tues. May 3/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 $12.50 T. Brady/3CD/Bel Air For every child who is or has been bullied, it is stressful, distracting, humiliating, frightening, damaging to self-esteem and even physically dangerous. By taking action against bullying in these early years, you can make a significant difference to the lives of all children, and have a profoundly positive impact on the climate of your child care program.
Joppa: Magnolia ES, 901 Trimble Rd, Joppa, 21085 Elkton: YMCA, 25 YMCA Blvd, Elkton, 21921
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Let’s Get Moving Tues. May 3/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 $12.50 D. Brinkmeier/3CD/Dundalk Ste 129 Examine the benefit of learning through movement and come away with activities to support physical development.
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. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Medication Administration
Inclusion Activities
Wed. May 4/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 (sorry, no discount) K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk Ste 129 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, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Learn More to Stress Less
FOR THIS WORKSHOP
BLOOM Be the Teacher That Lives on in Children’s Memories Thurs. May 5/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 $12.50 A. Araujo/3CD/Dundalk Ste 129 Be the teacher that lives on in a child’s memory. Learn new ways of looking at development.
Playground Safety Sat. May 7/9:00am-12:00pm/$25 $12.50 L. Moran/3HSN/Dundalk Ste 129 Learn the basics of creating and maintaining a safe playground/outdoor learning area for young children in child care. Training is based on MSDE’s Playground and Water Safety Guidelines.
Learning Power of Laughter Sat. May 7/12:30pm-3:30pm/$25 $12.50 L. Moran/3 CD/Dundalk Ste 129 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 laughter to encourage children to be creative, learn sequencing skills, develop phonemic awareness, use their imaginations, develop listening skills, and work with rhymes and language.
Medication Administration Sat. May 7/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 (sorry, no discount) D. Boyce/6 HSN/Elkton Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in Location Key: Dundalk Ste 112: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (downstairs training room) Dundalk Ste 129: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (upstairs training room) Bel Air: Celebree Learning Ctr, 2111 Laurel Bush Rd, Bel Air, 21015 Forest Hill: Paramedical Personnel of MD, 343 Granary Rd., Ste D, Forest Hill, 21050 Joppa: Magnolia ES, 901 Trimble Rd, Joppa, 21085 Elkton: YMCA, 25 YMCA Blvd, Elkton, 21921
Mon. May 9/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 H. Cole/1.5C 1.5SN/Forest Hill This course is designed to: Provide practical strategies and ideas for including children with disabilities such as ADHD, learning disabilities and physical disabilities in activities and play.
Tues. May 10/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 K. Thomas/3P/Dundalk Ste 129 This course is designed to help providers earn how to take time for themselves and manage their time more effectively. Relaxation strategies will be taught.
Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Wed. May 11/6:30pm-7pm OR 7:30pm-8pm/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 Material covered includes importance of breastfeeding to children, mothers, and child care programs. Topics will include benefits of breastfeeding, risks of not breastfeeding, breastfeeding guidelines, and safe handling and storage of breast milk.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Thurs May 12/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3 SN/Dundalk Ste 129 Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will be discussed.
First Aid & CPR Sat. May 14/8:30am-3:00pm/$30 ea. or $60 for both Paramedical Personnel of MD/Dundalk Ste 129 Each of these two year certifications meets OCC guidelines First Aid runs from 8:30-11:30am, CPR from 12:00pm-3:00pm You may register for one or both.
Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Sat. May 14/9:00am-9:30am/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 See description above (5/11)
Developmental Screening Sat. May 14/9:30am-1:30pm/$35 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 As a result of this training Participants will be able to define what is a developmental screening. Participants will be able to identify the developmental screening tools selected by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as part of the screening process for young children.
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Medication Administration
Dealing With Difficult Parents
Tues. May 17/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk Ste 129 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, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Tues. May 24/6:30-9:30pm/$25 K. Thomas/3 P/Dundalk Ste 129 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.
FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Wed. May 18/6:30pm-9:30 pm/$20 R. Ihedigbo-Franklin/3 SN/Elkton Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood education and school -age programs. Local, state and national resources will be discussed.
Encouraging Language & Literacy From the Dollar Store Wed. May 18/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 A. Sibiski/3C/Dundalk Ste 112 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.
Anger Management Thurs. May 19/6:30pm-9:30pm$25 K. Thomas/3P/Dundalk Ste 129 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.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Sat. May 21/9:00am-12:00pm/$25 J. Chambers/3 SN/Dundalk Ste 129 See description above.
Making Families Welcome Wed. May 25/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 TBA/3CO/Joppa 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.
Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Wed. May 25/6:30pm-7pm OR 7:30pm-8pm/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 Material covered includes importance of breastfeeding to children, mothers, and child care programs. Topics will include benefits of breastfeeding, risks of not breastfeeding, breastfeeding guidelines, and safe handling and storage of breast milk.
Working with Mixed Ages Wed. May 25/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 T. Brady/3CU/Forest Hill 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.
June
Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Wed. June 1/6:30pm-7pm OR 7:30pm-8pm/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 See description above.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Thurs. June 2/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 J. Chambers/3 SN/Dundalk Ste 129 See description above.
First Aid & CPR Sat. May 21/8:30am-3:00pm/$30 ea. or $60 for both Paramedical Personnel of MD/Forest Hill Each of these two year certifications meets OCC guidelines First Aid runs from 8:30-11:30am, CPR from 12:00-3:00pm You may register for one or both.
BLOOM Be the Teacher That Lives on in Children’s Memories
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Medication Administration
Mon. May 23/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 J. Chambers/3 SN/Dundalk Ste 129 See description above.
Thurs. June 2/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 T. Brady/3CD/Bel Air Be the teacher that lives on in a child’s memory. Learn new ways of looking at development. Sat. June 4/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 See description above (5/17)
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Remember! Pay close attention to the training location!
Sat. June 4/9:00am-3:00pm/$30 K. Thomas/3HSN-3P/Dundalk Ste 129 Please bring a lunch! (Please see description on April 16 on page 7)
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Sign Language I Tues. June 7/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3SN/Dundalk Ste 129 This workshop will help individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching children.
Avoiding Burnout for Child Care Providers Tues. June 7/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 P. Scroggins/3P/Forest Hill 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, but there is help! In this training, we will learn strategies for avoiding burnout in childcare and share steps to being stress free.
Finger plays, Songs and Games Children Love Wed. June 8/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 A. Sibiski/3C/Dundak Ste 112 Finger plays, songs and rhymes come to life during circle and group times. Children demonstrate word meaning through simple actions and finger movements. Memory and recall skills are reinforced as they sing and recite the songs and poems.
First Aid Tues. June 14/6:00pm-9:00pm/$30 Paramedical Personnel of MD/Forest Hill This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
CPR Thurs. June 16/6:00pm-9:00pm/$30 Paramedical Personnel of MD/Forest Hill This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
Medication Administration Tues. June 14/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk Ste 129 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, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Sign Language II
Tues. June 14/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3SN/Dundalk Ste 129 Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities MUST HAVE TAKEN SIGN LANGUAGE I FIRST-The workshop is Act (ADA) designed to bridge the gap between the deaf community and Thurs. June 9/6:30pm-9:30pm/$20 the hearing population through deaf awareness and L. Harris/3 SN/Elkton introduction to deaf culture. Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, Breastfeeding Support in Child Care inclusionary practices based on national standards and best Wed. June 15/6:30pm-7pm OR 7:30pm-8pm/$15 practices in early childhood education and school-age proA. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 grams. Local, state and national resources will be discussed. Material covered includes importance of breastfeeding to First Aid & CPR children, mothers, and child care programs. Topics will include Sat. June 11/8:30am-3:00pm/$30 ea. or $60 for both benefits of breastfeeding, risks of not breastfeeding, breastParamedical Personnel of MD/Dundalk Ste 129 feeding guidelines, and safe handling and storage of breast Each of these two year certifications meets OCC guidelines milk. First Aid runs from 8:30am-11:30am, CPR from 12:00pm-3:00pm Conflict Resolutions You may register for one or both. Thurs. June 16/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 K. Thomas/3CD/Dundalk Ste. 129 Behavior Toolbox Many times the life of a caregiver can be very hectic. Children Sat. June 11/9:00pm-12:00pm/$25 try to go beyond the limits and test our authority. When we set A. Sibiski/3SN/Dundalk 112 limits for our children, we demonstrate our affection and Many caregivers may feel unprepared to deal with concern. challenging behavior that often interferes with learning or engagement in social interactions. Join us for this information session and receive behavior management techniques that work to improve children’s challenging behaviors.
Awesome Art Sat. June 11/12:30pm-3:30pm/$25 A. Sibiski/3C/Dundalk 112 Tired of the same old tissue paper squares glued on paper art activities? Come and experience hands-on awesome art! From a 3-d lighthouse creation to 18-wheelers. You will gain ideas for art that will inspire and delight the children in your program.
SIDS
Fri. June 17/9:30am-11:30am/$20 J. Edwards/Dundalk Ste 129 In this workshop, you will learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death.
Medication Administration Sat. June 18/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Bel Air See description above.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Act (ADA) Mon. June 13/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3 SN/Dundalk Ste 112 See description above.
Mon. June 20/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3 SN/Bel Air See description above.
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First Aid Tues. June 21/6:00pm-9:00pm/$30 Paramedical Personnel of MD/Dundalk Ste 129 This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
CPR Thurs. June 23/6:00pm-9:00pm/$30 Paramedical Personnel of MD/Dundalk Ste 129 This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
Exploring Nature with Young Children Tues. June 21/6:30pm-9:30pm/$15 M. Knuab/3CU/Elkton This class will open the world of nature to participants in ways that draw from what they are already doing in day-to-day routines. We will discuss simple ways to help children of all ages enjoy nature.
Dundalk Ste 112: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (downstairs training room) Dundalk Ste 129: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (upstairs training room) Bel Air: Celebree Learning Ctr, 2111 Laurel Bush Rd, Bel Air, 21015 Forest Hill: Paramedical Personnel of MD, 343 Granary Rd., Ste D, Forest Hill, 21050 Joppa: Magnolia ES, 901 Trimble Rd, Joppa, 21085 Elkton: YMCA, 25 YMCA Blvd, Elkton, 21921
Stuck Inside-Rainy Day Activities Wed. June 22/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 A. Sibiski/3C/Dundalk Ste 129 This course is designed to help participants to understand the importance of physical movement for young children, to learn and share ideas for physical activities that can be done indoors with little mess and to keep control of children during physical games and activities inside.
Core of Knowledge Key: CD - Child Development C - Curriculum
HSN - Health, Safety, Nutrition
Cultural Diversity in Your Program
CM - Community
P - Professionalism SN - Special Needs
Wed. June 22/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 T. Brady/3CO/Forest Hill Examine and reflect on how to bring diversity into your program. Avoid stereotypical images and beliefs to create an environment that celebrates diversity.
Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Sat. June 25/9:00am-9:30am/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 See description above (5/11)
Directions to Paramedical Personnel of MD in Forest Hill From Baltimore and points south:
Developmental Screening Sat. June 25/9:30am-1:30pm/$35 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 112 As a result of this training Participants will be able to define what is a developmental screening. Participants will be able to identify the developmental screening tools selected by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as part of the screening process for young children.
Take I-95 N to exit 77A (MD - 24) Proceed on MD-24 toward Bel Air approximately 5 miles passing through 10 Traffic Signals to the “Y” in the road. You will have passed Upper Chesapeake Medical Center and the Harford Mall. Take the right fork and continue on MD-24 North / US – 1 North. At the first traffic signal, turn left onto Conowingo Road (WaWa on the corner). At your first left, turn onto Granary Road (Wendy’s on the Corner). Proceed on Granary crossing Water Tower Road. Our building,343 Granary Road, is the third driveway on the left (behind Hart to Heart ambulance). We are in Suite D. From Aberdeen and points north: Take I-95 S to exit 77A (MD-24) Proceed on MD-24 approximately 5 miles passing through 10 Traffic Signals to the “Y” in the road. Take the right fork and continue on MD-24 North and US – 1 North. At the first traffic signal, turn left onto Conowingo Road (WaWa on the corner). At your first left, turn onto Granary Road. Proceed on Granary crossing Water Tower Road. 343 Granary Road is the third driveway on the left (behind Hart to Heart). We are in Suite D.
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Important Reminders about Child Care Links Workshops
Our 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. Please call Child Care Links location to register from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Thursday and 8:30am-4pm on Friday. Visa or MasterCard required for all registrations done by phone. 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 Child Care Links location 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; 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. 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 Certificates will be given out after successful completion of training assessment. Generally certificates can be given out immediately after the training, however if the assessment is lengthy, certificates will be mailed. Workshops intended for adults only. Please make other arrangements for care of your children during workshop hours. Inclement Weather - Please note that the training department of Child Care Links follows the Baltimore County Public School Systems weather policy for closings and delayed openings , If Baltimore County schools close for inclement weather, class will be canceled. During the weekend our class will be canceled if Parks and Rec. cancels school activities. Please note that the training department of Child Care Links follows Harford & Cecil Counties Public School weather policy for closings and delayed openings. If Harford or Cecil County Schools close for inclement weather, class will be canceled. During the weekend our class will be canceled if Parks and Rec. cancels school activities. If, for any reason, this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Missed classes due to weather closures will be rescheduled. Replacement Certificates– There is a $5 fee per replacement certificate within the past 12 months and a $10 fee for certificates older than 12 months.
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First Year of Registration: Family Child Care Providers
Family Child Care Providers on continuing status
(Registered on or after January 1, 2016) 4 Core of Knowledge areas @3 hours each plus 6 elective hours for a total of 18hours
12 Clock hours per year: 6 Core of Knowledge & 6 Elective
(6 Hours) Any combination of the areas listed below (Core of Knowledge)
Child Development (3 Hours)
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Working with Mixed Age Group (3 Hours) ________________
Child Development
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Health, Safety & Nutrition (3 Hours)
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Curriculum
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Professionalism ( 3Hours)
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Health, Safety & Nutrition
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Elective Subjects or other approved Training
Professionalism
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(6 Hours)
Special Needs
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Community
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*Is it time to renew your CPR or First Aid?
(6 Hours) Elective Subjects or other approved Training ________________
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*Is it time to renew your CPR or First Aid?
National Provider Appreciation Day is May 6th! National Provider Day also known as National Child Care Provider Day is annually celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day. It is a special day, set aside, to recognize child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children everywhere. Less than one-third of the children in America have a full-time stay-at-home parent. The child care provider is a partner in raising one’s children. Parents carefully choose their child care provider. It may be a private home daycare, a daycare center, an in-home provider, or a live-in nanny. They put their trust in them as they share the rearing responsibilities with them. Use #ProviderAppreciationDay to post on social media. Also, check out our half price classes the first week of May offered to celebrate our awesome child care providers!
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