NEWSLETTER AND TRAINING CALENDAR——SUMMER 2016 Welcome Summer 2016, goodbye to our wet, chilly spring weather! We’ve gotten lots of positive feedback about our new newsletter and calendar format. Just remember our training calendar includes all of our locations in Baltimore, Harford and Cecil Counties combined and to pay close attention to training locations. NEW COURSE-Mental Heath First Aid Starting in August, Child Care Links will begin offering a new class called “Mental Health First Aid” for providers and other interested participants. Although this class is not required, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, along with other national agencies, developed the class for the purpose of improving the mental health knowledge and skills of the public in responding to early-stage mental illnesses and mental health crises. The class is being offered to assist child care providers in dealing with individuals developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The course is most relevant in situations where it becomes apparent to others that persons in their social network are developing serious mental health problems. With increasing news reports of issues in the workplace, domestic or adultchild issues, this class will assist participants in a mental health emergency and offer support to someone who appears to be in emotional distress. This class will be offered at our Harford location this summer and our Dundalk location this fall. This is a certification class, participants will receive a certificate for this 8 hour class. Currently, there are no COK hours attached to this class. Mental Health First Aid will take place on two, 4-hour Saturday sessions. Cost is $40. Please call our training registrar with any questions.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ New OCC Forms! OCC is in the process of rolling out some new, updated forms. Whenever you need a new form, it is a good idea to go directly to MSDE’s website to print them out instead of using ones you may have filed away that are now obsolete. These updated forms can be accessed at MSDE’s new early childhood website: http://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/licensing/licensingforms
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Office of Child Care 410-583-6200 Baltimore County 410-569-2879 Harford/Cecil Counties
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Announcing our Fall dates and locations for
90 Hour Young Child Child Care Links is offering the 90 Hour Young Child Course in two new locations this fall! Harford County
Where: Magnolia Elementary School, Joppa, MD When: Sept. 15th-Dec. 29th, class meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30-9:30pm (excluding Thanksgiving) Baltimore County (West side) Where: Campfield Early Learning Center, Lochearn, MD When: Sept. 19th-Jan. 2nd, class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30pm (excluding 10/31) Cost: $500 fee, includes text book ($250, non-refundable due upon registration, balance due by end of course) If interested, please call 410-288-4900 with any questions and to add your name to our list.
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Important Training News! MSDE recently announced that any course that has been purchased from Care Courses must be completed by JULY 1, 2016. Care Courses self-study/correspondence courses and trainings will not be accepted for meeting licensing or credentialing requirements after July 1, 2016. It is possible that Care Courses may be accepted again at a future date after further review.
MSDE Launches Redesigned Early Childhood Website The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has launched the redesigned Early Childhood Division website. The new website provides easy access to the most frequently sought information and valuable resources for the early childhood community in Maryland. The website was redesigned to better engage the early childhood community, foster communication, and address the needs of stakeholders interested in locating information quickly on the site. The early childhood website integrates with the MSDE website, offering a unified web presence and providing easy access to important early childhood information at the local and state level. Visitors to the website will notice a marked difference in the layout. Easy navigation to family, provider and educator sections is available through the “Icon” functionality. Enhancements include language translation, easy-to-find local contact information, a user-friendly upcoming-events feature, and access to child care and early education information. A new feature is the “Resource Library,” which provides a centralized location for files, reports, and forms, and pulls together all the relevant information and documents in a site search. Visit the Maryland State Department of Education website at www.marylandpublicschools.org. The Division of Early Childhood Development website may also be accessed by visiting http:// earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/.
Christmas in July Sale! We are offering half price classes for the week of July 25th-30th! Check out our training calendar beginning on page 6.
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Credentialing Updates and Reminders
MSDE expects to be caught up on their backlogged applications by July 31st. Remember, your credentialing date does not change. Plan on submitting this years application on time, even if you have not heard about last years application yet.
To submit your application, you can mail it to their new address: PO Box 598, Baltimore, MD 21203. Faxing it is even easier: 410-229-0145. DO NOT email your application.
Remember to use the NEW FORMS when submitting new or renewal applications. Forms can found at: http://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/613.
PAU’s for years of experience can be used each year. Keep in mind, if you have worked only part-time for 20 years, that does not add up to 20 years experience. Letters from center directors verifying employment must include the number of hours worked.
Customer service number for Credentialing and CCS: 1-866-243-8796.
New Judy Center at Hawthorne Elementary School Recently a new Judith P. Hoyer Early Care Center (Judy Center) opened at Hawthorne Elementary in the Middle River area. Rebecca Lindsey, Ed.D, is at the helm of this brand new Judy Center as the Facilitator. The goal of the Judy Center is to provide services to young children and their families that live in the Hawthorne ES district. The Judy Center works with all prior environments children attend before entering school, including Head Start, family child care homes, child care centers, nursery schools and children who stay home with a parent or relative. Working with children birth to age five also allows the Judy Center to identify children with developmental delays or other special needs. The Hawthorne Judy Center is busy establishing partnerships with many local service providers such as BCPL, Infants and Toddlers, Child Find and Child Care Links, just to name a few. These partnerships will help provide multiple services to support the goal of supporting families and preparing children to enter school ready to learn and be successful. If you live in the Hawthorne ES area or work with children who do, contact Rebecca Lindsey to see how you can get involved! Rebecca Lindsey 410-887-0138 rlindsey@bcps.org
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July—August—September 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!! 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.
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
JULY
Forest Hill: Paramedical Personnel of MD, 343 Granary Rd, Ste D, Forest Hill, 21050
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Joppa: Magnolia ES, 901 Trimble Rd, Joppa, 21085
Thurs. July 7/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 J. Chambers/3 SN/Dundalk 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.
Medication Administration Sat. July 9/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk 112 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
Autism: Unlocking the Puzzle Mon. July 11/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 L. Harris/3 SN/Forest Hill The purpose of this workshop is to increase awareness, recognize certain signs and symptoms and appropriate ways to care for the child with autism in your program.
Effective Discipline Mon. July 11/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 A. Arujo/3 CD/Dundalk 129 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 in gaining cooperation, setting limits and preventive measures to reduce behavior issues.
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Elkton: YMCA, 25 YMCA Blvd, Elkton, 21921
Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Wed. July 13/6:30-7pm or 7:30-8pm/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 129 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.
Cooking with Kids Thurs. July 14/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 E. Chapman/3 HSN/Dundalk 129 Children learn best from real experiences and cooking is an experience that integrates all areas of learning. Come and learn how to make cooking with kids a bigger part of your program.
First Aid & CPR Sat. July 16/8:30am-3:00pm/$30 ea. or $60 for both Paramedical Personnel of MD/Dundalk 129 Each of these two year certifications meets OCC guidelines. First Aid runs from 8:30am-11:30am, CPR from 12:003:00pm You may register for one or both. Bring a lunch!
Child Abuse and Neglect Mon. July 18/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 L. Harris/3 HSN/Dundalk 129 Learn the signs, symptoms and your responsibility for reporting child abuse and neglect. Procedures and resources will be shared.
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JULY
Remember to look closely at the LOCATION of our trainings! We have many in Harford and Cecil County area as well as our Baltimore County location!
Working with Mixed Ages Tues. July 19/6:30-9:30pm/$25 J. Chambers/3CU/Dundalk 129 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.
Childhood Obesity & Nutrition Wed. July 20/6:30-9:30pm/$25 A. Sibiski/3 HSN/Bel Air The numbers are rising. With obesity a major concern these days, we will examine the causes and take a look at improving nutrition.
Helping Children Deal with Grief Thurs. July 21/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 L. Harris/3CD/Dundalk 129 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 behavior when faced with loss at different stages of childhood, and how to help.
**CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE!** July 25th—30th Half Off Classes Excluding First Aid/CPR Playground Safety Mon. July 25/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 $12.50 J. Chambers/3 HSN/Bel Air 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.
Keeping it Professional Mon. July 25/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 $12.50 L. Harris/3 P/Dundalk 129 As a child care professional, you are required to possess a large body of training that helps you sustain a quality program. Your program is monitored and regulated by the Office of Child Care and 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.
Encouraging Language & Literacy From the Dollar Store
Tues. July 26/6:30-9:30pm/$15 $7.50 J. Chambers/3C/Elkton Fri. July 22/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 Do you love shopping at the dollar store? If you answered YES, K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk 129 then this workshop is for you. You will learn how to use items Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration found at the dollar store to engage children in activities to Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your enhance language and literacy in your program. center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhal- Ants in Their Pants ers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. Wed. July 26/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 $12.50 PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS L. Moran/3C/Dundalk Ste 129 WORKSHOP Sun up to sundown, “extra-busy” children have an endless supply of energy and remain on the move throughout the Medication Administration day. This workshop offers tried and true techniques to help you Sat. July 23/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 provide the best support to active learners. K. Rowland/6 HSN/Bel Air
Medication Administration
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Developmental Screening Sat. July 23/9:30am-1:30pm/$35 A. Sibiski/2 CD, 2 P/Dundalk 129 As a result of this training participants will be able to: define what is a developmental screening, identify the screening tools selected by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and understand the screening process for young children.
Wed. July 27/6:30pm-9:30 pm/$25 $12.50 L. Harris/3 SN/Forest Hill 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.
Location Key: Dundalk Ste 112: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (downstairs training room)
Forest Hill: Paramedical Personnel of MD, 343 Granary Rd., Ste D, Forest Hill, 21050
Dundalk Ste 129: Child Care Links, 1101 N. Point Blvd, Baltimore, 21224 (upstairs training room)
Joppa: Magnolia ES, 901 Trimble Rd, Joppa, 21085 Elkton: YMCA, 25 YMCA Blvd, Elkton, 21921
Bel Air: Celebree Learning Ctr, 2111 Laurel Bush Rd, Bel Air, 21015
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Menu Planning and Nutrition Wed. July 27/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 $12.50 A Sibiski/3 HSN/Dundalk 129 Healthy eating habits and understanding appropriate health practices for children are easy to establish early in a child’s life when parents and caregivers have an accurate knowledge of healthy food choices.
Dealing with Difficult Parents Thurs. July 28/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 $12.50 L. Harris/3 P/Dundalk 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.
CPR & First Aid Sat. July 30/9:00am-4:00pm/$30 ea. or $60 for both Paramedical Personnel of MD/Forest Hill Each of these two year certifications meets OCC guidelines. CPR runs from 9:00am-12:00pm, First Aid from 1:00-4:00pm You may register for one or both. Please bring a lunch.
August Conflict Resolution Mon. August 1/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 K. Thomas/3 CD/Dundalk 129 Conflict is a normal part of children's lives. However, when conflict is poorly managed it has a negative impact on children's relationships, their self-esteem and their learning. This workshop provides strategies to use for teaching children problem solving skills.
Bridging the Gap Wed. August 3/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 H. Cole/3 CM/Forest Hill 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.
Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Wed. August 3/6:30-7pm or 7:30-8pm/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk Ste 129 See description below on August 6
Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Sat. August 6/9:00am-9:30am/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Bel Air Material covered includes importance of breastfeeding. Topics will include benefits of breastfeeding, risks of not breastfeeding, breastfeeding guidelines, and safe handling and storage of breast milk.
Developmental Screening Sat. August 6/9:30am-1:30pm/$35 A. Sibiski/2 CD, 2 P/Bel Air As a result of this training participants will be able to: define what is a developmental screening, identify the screening tools selected by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and understand the screening process for young children.
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Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Sat. August 6/9:00am-3:00pm/$30 K. Thomas/3HSN-3P/Dundalk Ste 129 Please bring a lunch! 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 program; gain an understanding of disasters that are most likely to occur in Maryland and know why child care programs should prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Why Do They Do That? Understanding Learning Disabilities Mon. August 8/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 L. Harris/3 SN/Dundalk 129 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.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tues. August 9/6:30-9:30 pm/$20 M. Knaub/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.
Marvelous Math Tues. August 9/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 L. Moran/3 C/Dundalk 129 This class will focus on teaching numerical skills and number sense to young children. Discussions will focus on why a math rich environment is important.
Creating Sociable Children Thurs. August 11/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 L. Harris/1.5 C, 1.5CD/Dundalk 129 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.
FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH **NEW** Sat. August 13 & Sat. August 20/9:00am-1:00pm/$40 D. Eller /8 hrs, NO COK/Forest Hill Improve your mental health knowledge and skills for responding to early-stage mental illnesses and mental health crises. The class is being offered to assist child care providers in dealing with individuals developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. 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
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First Aid & CPR
Medication Administration
Sat. August 13/8:30am-3:00pm/$30 ea. or $60 for both Paramedical Personnel of MD/Dundalk 129 Each of these two year certifications meets OCC guidelines. First Aid runs from 8:30am-11:30am, CPR from 12:003:00pm You may register for one or both. Bring a lunch!
Sat. August 24/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk 129 See description on 8/13. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Sign Language II
Thurs. August 25/6:30-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3SN/Dundalk 129 MUST HAVE TAKEN BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE FIRST-The workshop is designed to bridge the gap between the deaf community and Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration the hearing population through deaf awareness and Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your introduction to deaf culture. Register for both Sign Language center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, workshops for just $30—Savings of $20! See 8/22 for 1st half. topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. PLEASE BRING A
Medication Administration
Sat. August 13/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk 112
LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Medication Administration
Turn That Frown Upside Down-Childhood Depression
Sat. August 27/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Bel Air
Mon. August 15/6:30-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3 SN/Dundalk 129 Look at the signs and symptoms of childhood depression. Strategies and ideas to help children cope will be discussed.
First Aid Tues August 16/6:00-9:00pm/$30 Paramedical Personnel of MD/Forest Hill This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
CPR Thurs. August 18/6:00-9:00pm/$30 Paramedical Personnel of MD/Forest Hill This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
Exploring Nature with Young Children Wed. August 17/6:30-9:30pm/$25 A Sibiski/3CU/Dundalk 129 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) Thurs. August 18/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 J. Chambers/3 SN/Dundalk 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.
Basic Sign Language Tues. August 22/6:30-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3SN/Dundalk 129 This workshop will help individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching children. Register for both Sign Language workshops for just $30—Savings of $20! See 8/25
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tues. August 23/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 L. Harris/3 SN/Forest Hill See course description on 8/18
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See Description above on 8/24 PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Working with Parents Mon. August 29/6:30-9:30pm/$25 K. Thomas/3 CM/Dundalk 129 The most effective child care programs are those that actively promote and encourage parent participation. When staff work together with parents as a team, they can share and discuss information to meet children’s needs. This is a key component to the success of any program. This class is designed to foster a better staff/parent relationship and address common issues that staff face when working with children and parents.
Literacy ABC’s Mon. August 29/6:30-9:30pm/$25 T. Brady /1.5C, 1.5CD/Forest Hill Participants will explore attitudes toward literacy in order to assess reading activities in their program. Learn how to present books in creative ways to keep children interested and loving book time!
Basic Sign Language Tues. August 30/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3SN/Bel Air This workshop will help individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching children. Register for both Sign Language workshops for just $30—Savings of $20! See 9/13 for Part II 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
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Science: Explore Your World
Books That Move
Wed. August 31/6:30-9:30pm/$25 A Sibiski/3C/Dundalk 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.
Mon. Sept. 12/6:30-9:30 pm/$15 M. Knaub/1.5 C, 1.5 CD/*Special Location: Colora (Cecil Co) This workshop is designed to provide participants with early childhood dance standards and many creative movement experiences with books so that they are able to incorporate these ideas in their teaching.
September
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Autism: Unlocking the Puzzle
Mon. Sept. 12/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 J. Chambers/3 SN/Dundalk 129 See course description on 9/15
Mon. Sept. 5/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 L. Harris/3 SN/Dundalk 129 The purpose of this workshop is to increase awareness, recognize certain signs and symptoms and appropriate ways to care for the child with autism in your program.
Potty Training Made Easy Wed. Sept 7/6:30-8:30 pm/$25 A Sibiski/2 CD/Dundalk 129 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.
Hands On Math Wed. Sept. 7/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 T. Brady/3 C/Forest Hill This class is filled with a wealth of activities and ideas designed to complement any early childhood math program. Class is taught on the premise that young children learn math concepts best through hands-on experiences with objects.
Bullying in Preschool Thurs. Sept. 8/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 K. Thomas/3CD/Dundalk 129 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 in the lives of all children, and have a profoundly positive impact on the climate of your child care program.
CPR & First Aid Sat. Sept. 10/9:00am-4:00pm/$30 ea. or $60 for both Paramedical Personnel of MD/Forest Hill Each of these two year certifications meets OCC guidelines. CPR runs from 9:00am-12:00am, First Aid from 1:00-4:00pm You may register for one or both. Please bring a lunch.
Sign Language II Tues. Sept. 13/6:30-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3SN/Bel Air MUST HAVE TAKEN BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE FIRST-The workshop is designed to bridge the gap between the deaf community and the hearing population through deaf awareness and introduction to deaf culture. Register for both Sign Language workshops for just $30—Savings of $20! See 8/30 for 1st half.
Breastfeeding Support in Child Care Wed. Sept. 14/6:30-7 pm or 7:30-8 pm/$15 A. Sibiski/.5 HSN/Dundalk 129 Material covered includes importance of breastfeeding. Topics will include benefits of breastfeeding, risks of not breastfeeding, breastfeeding guidelines, and safe handling and storage of breast milk.
Behavior Toolbox: Creative Techniques for Challenging Behavior Wed. Sept. 14/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 TBD/3SN/Joppa Many caregivers may feel unprepared to deal with 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.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Thurs. Sept. 15/6:30-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3 SN/Bel Air 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.
Medication Administration Sat. Sept 10/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk 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
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Remember! Pay close attention to the training location!
Busy Kids Don’t Bite
Responsive Supervision
Thurs. Sept 15/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 A Arujo/3 CD/Dundalk 129 Biting can be one of the most challenging behaviors caregivers face, but we can guide children towards self-control and away from biting. Setting limits tells a child, “I care about you. I want you to be safe. I want you to act responsibly so that you will learn to get along with others.”
Thurs. Sept 22/:30pm-9:30pm/$25 J. Chambers/3P/Dundalk Ste 129 Supervision of young children is necessary and should be continuous throughout the day. Both indoor and outdoor safety policies and practices should be evaluated frequently for both on or off school property activities.
First Aid & CPR Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Sat. Sept. 17/9:00am-3:00pm/$30 K. Thomas/3HSN-3P/Bel Air Please bring a lunch! 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 program; gain an understanding of disasters that are most likely to occur in Maryland and know why child care programs should prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Sat. Sept 24/8:30am-3:00pm/$30 ea. or $60 for both Paramedical Personnel of MD/Dundalk 129 Each of these two year certifications meets OCC guidelines. First Aid runs from 8:30am-11:30am, CPR from 12:003:00pm You may register for one or both. Bring a lunch!
Organization is Key Mon. Sept 26/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3P/Dundalk Ste 129 Organize your curriculum, program and goals. Leave with new strategies for efficiency.
Effective Discipline
Multiple Intelligences
Mon. Sept. 19/6:30-9:30 pm/$25 J. Chambers/3 CD/Forest Hill 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 in gaining cooperation, setting limits and preventive measures to reduce behavior issues.
Wed. Sept. 28/6:30-9:30pm/$25 T. Brady/1.5 C, 1.5 CD/Bel Air Participants will spend this workshop defining, understanding and creating lessons for all multiple intelligences to help all children learn to the best of their abilities.
Multiculturalism in Child Care
Wed. Sept 28/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 A Sibiski/3C/Dundalk 129 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.
Mon. Sept 19/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 L. Harris/3 CM/Dundalk 129 It is vital for every child and family to feel respected and valued in the child care program. As caregivers, it is important to make all families feel accepted, welcomed and appreciated. This class is designed to focus the caregiver’s attention on learning about and respecting the various cultures, ethnicities, beliefs and differences that are represented in their programs
Medication Administration Wed. Sept 21/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 K. Rowland/6 HSN/Dundalk 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
Science: Explore Your World
Medication Administration Sat. October 1/9:00am-3:00pm/$60 D. Boyce/6 HSN/Bel Air See description on 9/21 PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Let’s Get Moving
Core of Knowledge Key:
Wed. Sept 21/6:30pm-9:30pm/$25 A Sibiski/3CD/Dundalk Ste 129 Examine the benefit of learning through movement and come away with activities to support physical development.
CD - Child Development C - Curriculum
HSN - Health, Safety, Nutrition
CM - Community
P - Professionalism SN - Special Needs
Learning with Brain and Body Thurs. Sept. 22/6:30-9:30 pm/$15 M. Knaub/1.5 CD, 1.5 HSN/Elkton Examine the connection between brain and body and how to support development. Participants will gain knowledge about executive function and impulse control.
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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
Coming Soon! We are still planning dates for our next 45 Hour Infant Toddler Class. We will announce this class on our Facebook page, so check in often or call our office to add your name to our notification list!
Joppa: Magnolia ES, 901 Trimble Rd, Joppa, 21085 Elkton: YMCA, 25 YMCA Blvd, Elkton, 21921
Core of Knowledge Key: CD - Child Development C - Curriculum
HSN - Health, Safety, Nutrition
CM - Community
P - Professionalism SN - Special Needs
410-288-4900 Directions to Paramedical Personnel of MD in Forest Hill From Baltimore and points south: 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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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?
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Child Care Links for Baltimore, Harford and Cecil Counties Workshop Registration Form Type of Provider:
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Child Care Links of Baltimore, Harford and Cecil Counties 1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112 & 129 Baltimore, MD 21224
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