Summer 2012 Training Calendar by Child Care Links Resource and Referral Center for Baltimore County

Child Care Links Resource and Referral Center for Baltimore County

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Summer 2012 Training Calendar July through September

Training Registration: 410-288-5942 1101 North Point Blvd. Suites 112 & 129 Baltimore, MD 21224 Main: 410-288-4900 www.childcarelinks.net

July 2012 Course Descriptions & Details Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs *Unless otherwise noted, classes listed have been given an “ALL” training level rating. 2 - Administrative Course #8 Scheduling (CU) 6:30p-9:30p Ste. 112 $20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of scheduling in the child care setting. 7 - 9 Hour Communication Module-Communicate as A Professional Early Educator (P, CO) 9am - 6pm Windsor Park Children’s School $50 D. Martin - Work toward speaking and writing clearly to insure effective communication in childcare and preschool settings. Participants will learn communication techniques for relationship building with families, participate in interactive activities and practice writing and speaking purposefully with coworkers, families, children and the public. Topics will include written and verbal communication. *Please bring a lunch.

9 -Administrative Course #9 Resources & Training (P, CO) 6:30-9:30 Ste. 112 $20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of managing and utilizing resources in the child care setting . 10 - Everyday Literature Activities (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 A.Araujo - Literacy

involves listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The excitement of learning to read and write should be as rewarding as a child’s first words and steps. Join us as we share numerous activities to help build a child’s interest and skill in reading. 10 - First Aid ONLY 6-10pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel - This class is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of issue. 11 - Administrative Course #10 Business Practices (P) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of business practices in the child care setting. 11- Beginners Sign Language (SN) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 L. Harris - This workshop will help individuals in the use of beginning sign language for immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching children. 12 – Stopping Biting Behaviors (CD) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25 B. Strama - Biting can be one of the most challenging behaviors caregivers face. Working together, parents and educators can identify reasons for a child's biting and respond accordingly. We will discuss strategies to teach children age-appropriate ways to control themselves and take the proper measures to prevent further incidents. 12 - CPR Only for Infant Child & Adult 6-10pm Ste. 129 $30– Paramedical Personnel- This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of issue. 14– Child Portfolios:A Snapshot of Success (CD) 12-3pm Ste.112 A.Sibiski - A snapshot of their success, not failure. Learn how to document a child’s growth and development. A portfolio last a lifetime and goes with a child as they grow. 14- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9am-3pm Ste. 129 $30 D. Martin - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care 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. This workshop meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010, for centers, family providers, and family child care applicants.

Bring a Lunch!

16- Administrative Course #11 Financial Planning Part 1 (P) 6:30-9:30p Ste. 112 $20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of financial planning and budgeting in the child care setting. 17- Nutrition & Obesity (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 K. Trafton - This course will teach proper nutritional guidelines for children, as well as address and define the growing problem of obesity in our country. Strategies for dealing with obesity in children through nutrition, education and exercise will be addressed.

17- Dealing with Difficult Parents (CO) 6:30-9:30pm Ste.129 $25 B.Strama Every caregiver has to deal with a difficult parent from time to time. Strategies will be shared to help manage parents who are defensive, angry, bullying, blaming, complaining, or disagreeable. 18 - Administrative Course #12 Financial Planning Part 2 (P) 6:30-9:30p Ste. 112 $20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of financial planning and budgeting in the child care setting. 19- Avoiding Provider Burnout (P) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25 A.Araujo - Working with young children can be a challenge. Have you ever felt like you’ve had enough of the day to day stress that can weigh you down in child care? You’re not alone; there are many people who feel the same way. There is help! In this training, we will learn strategies for avoiding burnout in childcare and share steps to being stress free. 19 - Beautiful Stuff (CU) 6:30-9:30pm Suite 129 $25 J. Lentz - In this workshop you will find creative ways to use ordinary and diverse materials found in any home to stimulate children’s imaginations, inspire storytelling and interactions between children, and serve to launch children into such creative activities as drawing, collage making, sculpture, and construction. *LIMIT 20* 20 - SIDS-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 9:30am-11:30am Ste. 129 $20 J.

Edwards - In this workshop you will learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death. 21- Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste. 112 $55 K. Rowland Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. *Please bring a lunch. *LIMIT 10* 21 - Family Portraits (CO) 9am-3pm Ste.129 $30 D.Martin - Participants will learn how to support parents and children and enhance their sense of competence by helping them gain the skills needed to cope with family stressors. 23 - Administrative Course #13 Communication Part 1 (P) 6:30-9:30p Ste. 112 $20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will meet the Office of Child Care preservice and continued training requirements for directors of child care centers, effective 1 July 2008. This workshop will cover basic concepts of general and marketing communications in the child care setting. 24 - Using Basic Sign Language (SN) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 Lionel Harris - This workshop will help individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching children. 24 - Conflict Resolution (P) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25 K. Thomas - Conflict is a normal part of children's lives. However, when conflict is poorly managed it has a negative impact on children's relationships, on their self-esteem and on their learning. This workshop provides strategies to use for teaching children problem solving skills. 25 - Administrative Course #14 Communication Part 2 (P, CO) 6:30-9:30p Suite 112 $20 D.Brinkmeier - This workshop will meet the Office of Child Care pre-service and continued training requirements for directors of child care centers, effective 1 July 2008. This workshop will cover basic concepts of parent and staff communication in the child care setting.

25 - Splashing into Learning: Taking Learning Outside (CU) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 Patty Stine/Jean Schappet - Children love to splash and make a mess with water. Learn how water can become your favorite learning tool and not just a mess! 26 - Guidance for the Child with Special Needs (SN) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 J.Chambers - Participants will discuss possible causes of children’s behavior and how to use appropriate positive supports to reduce behavioral challenges and improve social relationships for the child with special needs.. 26 - Working with Mixed Ages (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 N. Massey - This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address the challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. Strategies for meeting and understanding the needs of all individuals in the group will be offered. 28- First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel- This is a nationally recognized program that meets the OSHA standard for first aid training. Workshop includes: Good Samaritan, emergency response, triage, patient exam, BSI, bleeding, shock, burns, strains, sprains, fractures, splinting, spinal injury, medical emergency, asthma, diabetic, seizure, allergic reaction, stroke, poisoning, plants, bites, stings, heat, cold, and specific body injuries. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for First Aid expires in two years. 28- CPR 1-5pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel- The American Heart Association Pediatric CPR program which includes Child CPR, Infant CPR, Child Choking, Infant Choking. This program also deals with safety issues like home, car, and playground. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for CPR expires in two years. 30- Administrative Course #15 Reporting (P) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of reporting procedures in the child care setting. 31 - Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (CU) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 J.Lentz - Do you love shopping at the dollar store? If you answered YES, then this workshop is for you. You will learn how to use items found at the dollar store to engage children in activities to enhance language and literacy in your program.

31 - Science: Explore Your World (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 E.Chapman Everyday activities that offer opportunities to learn about science will be shared in this workshop. Your budding scientists will be captivated as they experience science and the role it plays in our everyday lives.

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Phone in Registration with a Visa or Master Card (required) 410-288-5942. Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 maPM, or il registration form to Child Care Links, 1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 (no personal checks accepted).

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Admin. #9 Resources and Training (P, CO) 6:30p-9:30p Ste. 112 $20 15

Admin #11 Financial Planning Pt.1 (P) 6:30-9:30 Ste. 112 $20

Admin # 13 Communication Pt. 1 (P) 6:30-9:30p Ste. 112 $20

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

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Fourth of July!

Admin. #8 Scheduling (CU) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $20

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

Admin. #10 Business Practices (P) 6:30p-9:30p Ste. 112 $20

Stopping Biting Behaviors (CD) 6-9pm Ste.112

First Aid Only 6pm-10pm Ste.129 $30

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

CPR Only 6-10pm Ste. 129 $30

17 Nutrition and Obesity (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste.112 $25 Dealing with Difficult Parents (CO) 6:30-9:30pm Ste.129 $25

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

Conflict Resolution (P) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 31

Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (CU) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25

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

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

Admin #14 Communication Pt.2 (P, CO) 6:30-9:30p Ste. 112 $20

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

7 9 Hour Communication Course (P, CO) 9am-6pm Windsor Park Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School$50 BRING A LUNCH!

Admin #12 Financial Planning Pt. 2 (P) 6:30-9:30 Ste. 112 $20

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Beautiful Stuff (CU) 6:30-9:30pm Ste.129 $25 *LIMIT 18* 26 Guidance for the Child with Special Needs (SN,CD) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

14 Child Portfolios: A Snapshot of Success (CD) 123pm Ste.112 $25

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9am-3pm Ste. 129 $30 BRING A LUNCH! 20

21 Medication

SIDS 9:30am-11:30am Ste.129 $20

Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste 112 $55 BRING A LUNCH! Family Portraits (CO) 9am-3pm Ste.129 $30 BRING A LUNCH!

28 First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30 CPR 1-5pm Ste. 129 $30

Working With Mixed Ages (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25

NOTE: Core of Knowledge is listed with class topics in parenthesis: (HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Speciall Needs

August 2012 Course Descriptions & Details Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs *Unless otherwise noted, classes listed have been given an “ALL” training level rating. 1-Get Credentialed...Get A Check (P) 6-9pm Ste 112 $10 K.Knox– This class provides information on the Maryland Child Care Credential Program that recognized child care providers who go beyond the requirements of state licensing and registration regulations. Come learn about the 6 levels and how to get a bonus check for each!! 1 - Understanding Learning Disabilities (SN) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 B.Strama - Participants will gain an understanding of how learning disabilities look in pre-school aged children. ‘Walk in the shoes’ of children with learning disabilities, as well as learn the most common forms and signs of LD. 4 - Pre-Service Mod #1-From Baby Steps to Bigger Steps: What Makes a Child Grow (CD) 9am-1pm Ste 129 $35 K.Salako- Covers basic child development concepts including stages of child growth and development, overview of the leading child theorists and of learning differences.

4 - Pre-Service Mod #2-Planning for Success: Creating Opportunities to Grow and Learn (CU) 1:30-5:30pm Ste 129 $35 K. Salako- This workshop will give participants a better understanding of components of a family child care curriculum, how to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum and how to plan and design a family child care program. 6 - 45 hour Infant Toddler Course 6 -9pm - Note: This course meets every Monday & Wednesday for 7 1/2 weeks - Ste. 112 - $300 - D. Martin - This course satisfies the requirement for 45 hours of Infant/ Toddler development required by the State of Maryland for Child Care Teacher Infant & Toddler (formerly Senior Staff) and Directors in child care centers licensed for infants and toddlers under two years of age. 7 - Creative Drama for Children with Special Needs (SN) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 J.Chambers - Creative Drama is an improvisational process-centered form of drama in which special needs children are guided by the teacher to reflect upon a human experience, using children’s stories. The purpose of Creative Drama is to foster personality growth and to facilitate learning of the children. Creative Drama may be used to teach the art of drama and/or motivate and extend the learning in other content areas. 7—Stress and Relaxation (HSN) 6-9pm Ste. 129$25 B. Strama - This course is designed to help providers to learn how to take time for themselves and manage their time more effectively. Relaxation strategies will be taught 8 - Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (CU) 69pm Wards Chapel Preschool $25 J.Lentz - Do you love shopping at the dollar store? If you answered YES, then this workshop is for you. You will learn how to use items found at the dollar store to engage children in activities to enhance language and literacy in your program.

9– Playground Safety (HSN) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 N.Massey - Learn the basics of creating and maintaining a safe playground/outdoor learning area for young children in child care. Training is based on The Maryland State Department of Education’s Playground and Water Safety Guidelines document from the Division of Early Childhood Development/Office of Child Care. 9 - Preschool Discipline (CD) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 B.Strama - It is always difficult to deal with a child that is misbehaving, but some are more challenging than others. In this session, strategies will be offered to deal with challenging behaviors. 11 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste 112 $55 K. Rowland -This course teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. Requirement for center staff only. Please bring a lunch. *LIMIT 10* 11 – Pre-Service Mod #3 Keeping Kids Fit & Safe (HSN) 9am-1pm Ste.129 $35 D.Martin - Specific focus of this class is centered upon components of emergency preparedness, menu planning, and health & safety concerns of young children. 11 - Pre-Service Mod #4 Making It Work for AllExploring Special Needs (SN) 1:30-5:30pm Ste.129 $35 J. Chambers - This class will include basic information surrounding inclusive child care settings, ADA requirements in health, behavioral and developmental issues and concerns. 13 - Overview of ITERS (Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (P) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 S.Glisan - Learn about the Environmental Rating Scale used to assess the quality and appropriateness of classrooms and programs for Infants and Toddlers. Environmental Rating Scales are a part of both accreditation, credentialing, and other quality initiatives in the state. Develop strategies to improve the overall quality of your program. 14– Anger Management (P) 6-9 pm Ste. 112 $25 B.StramaThis workshop is designed to help participants determine what triggers anger and develop strategies to keep those triggers from tipping us over the edge. This session will focus on the communication process as a whole and how positive communication can be used in managing anger. 15 - The Storytelling Toolbox (P) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 Patty Stine/Jean Schappet - Storytelling can be the best way to give children new information, introduce concepts and show how story characters face problems and resolve them. Learn how to get ready for a story with “a story frame of mind” before the story begins, hold their attention throughout the story and reinforce the storyteller’s purpose by using various ways to retell stories with children.

16 - Creating Sociable Children (CD) 6:30-9:30pm Ste 112 $25 A.Araujo - This course is designed to discuss reasons why children may be less socialized in today’s society. Discuss barriers to socialization. Learn age appropriate methods and activities to help students learn manners, social skills and conflict resolution skills. 16 - Creative Art (CU) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 B.Strama - This course is designed to help providers understand what developmentally appropriate art for each age group. Through hands-on art activities, participants will gain ideas for creative art to use with young children in their programs. 18 – Pre-Service Mod #5 Keeping It Real! Professional Practices for a Successful Program (P) 9am-1pm Ste.112 $35 D. Martin - This workshop will give providers the opportunity to explore and understand the importance of specific concepts and practices that may lay foundation for a successful program including supervision, marketing, abuse and neglect, contracts, appropriate guidance policies and procedures, record keeping and handbooks. 18 – Pre-Service Mod #6 Planting the Seed-Developing Connections with the World Around Us (CO) 1:30-5:30pm Ste.112 $35 D. Martin - This workshop will provide an overview and focus of the importance of developing and maintaining relationships with children’s families and the larger community. 18 - First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel - This class is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of issue. 18 - CPR for Infant Child & Adult 1-5pm Ste 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel - This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of issue.

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

Ste. 129 $20 J. Edwards - In this workshop you will learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death. 21 - Positive Behavior Supports (CD) 6-9pm Ste 112$25 E. Chapman - Join us for an informative session to discuss possible causes of children’s behavior and how to use appropriate positive supports to reduce behavioral challenges and improve social relationships. 21 - Keeping it Professional (P) 6-9pm Ste 129 A.Araujo As a child care professional, you are required to possess a large body of training that helps you sustain a quality program. Your programs are monitored and regulated by the Office of Child Care. You are held to a high standard of providing quality care. This workshop is designed to give you professional strategies to better manage your family child care program.

22 - Learning Power of Laughter (CD) 6-9pm Wards Chapel Preschool $25 J.Lentz - Serious laughing can happen in playful moments. Laughter is an effective way to strengthen the learning process. In this workshop you will learn easy activities that harness the power of 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. 23 - Developmental Delays (SN) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 J.Chambers - Participants will learn about developmental delays, and how they impact children’s ability to complete everyday tasks. 23- Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 K. Trafton - Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of child abuse or neglect. Reporting mandates for suspected child abuse or neglect will also be discussed. 25 - Administrative Course #1 Ethics (P) 9am-12pm Ste. 112 $20 D.Martin - Meets the Office of Child Care pre-service and continued training requirements for Directors of child care centers, effective July 1 2008. Will cover basic concepts of ethics in the child care setting. 25 - Administrative Course #2 Curriculum (CD, CU) 123pm Ste.112 $20 D.Martin - Meets OCC pre-service and continued training requirements for Directors of child care centers, effective July 1, 2008. This workshop will cover basic concepts of curriculum planning in the child care setting. 28- Making Families Welcome (CO) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25 N.Massey - First impressions are lasting impressions. Caregivers and teachers will explore specific strategies for welcoming families; important roles parents play in their child’s education and ways to represent families in the program and classroom 28 - Menu Planning & Nutrition (HSN) 6-9pm Ste 129 $25 E. Chapman - Healthy eating habits and understanding appropriate health practices for children are easy to establish early in a child’s life when parents and caregivers have an accurate knowledge of healthy food choices. 29- 90 Hour Young Child Certification Course 6:45 pm9:45 pm Note: This course meets every Monday & Wednesday for 15 weeks - CCL Ste. 129 - $500 - D. Brinkmeier - Designed to satisfy the 90 hour requirement as stated in COMAR 07.04.01 for directors and child care preschool teachers (formally called senior staff) in group child care centers. Course provides student with in-depth view of the child, who she/he is, the individual needs , development needs and how child care teachers can help. In-class sessions will cover opportunities to observe and work with children, identifying developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities and the daily operation of a child care center.

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August 2012 Sun

Phone in Registration with a Visa or Master Card (required) 410-288-5942. Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, or mail registration form to Child Care Links, 1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 (no personal checks accepted).

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Pre-Service Mod #1 (CD) 9am-1pm Ste . 129 $35

Get Credentialed...Get a Check! (P) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25

Pre-Service Mod #2 (CU) 1:30-5:30pm Ste. 129 $35

Understanding Learning

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

6 45 HR Infant & Toddler BEGINS 6-9pm Ste. 112 $300 *Meets Mon. & Wed. Evenings* $ 50 NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED

13 Overview of ITERS (Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (P) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25

7 Creative Drama for Children with Special Needs (SN) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 Stress and Relaxation (HSN) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25

Anger Management (P) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25

Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (CU) 6-9pm Wards Chapel Preschool $25

Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste 112 $55 *LIMIT 10* BRING A LUNCH!!

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

Pre-Service Mod.3 (HSN) 9am-1pm Ste 129 $35

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

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

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Pre-Service Mod.4 (SN) 1:30-5:30pm Ste. 129 $35

Pre-Service Mod. 5 (P) 9am-1pm Ste. 112 $35

Creating Sociable Children (CD) 6:30-9:30pm Ste.112 $25

Pre-Service Mod.6 (CO) 1:30-5:30pm Ste .112 $35

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

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

CPR 1-5pm Ste. 129 $30

SIDS 6:30-8:30pm Ste.129 $20

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

Learning Power of Laughter (CD)6-9pm Wards Chapel Preschool $25

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

Admin Mod 1: Ethics (P) 9am-12pm Ste.112 $20

Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25

Admin Mod 2: Curriculum (CD,CU) 12-3pm Ste.112 $20

Keeping It Professional (P) 6-9pm Ste 129 $25

28 Making Families Welcome (CO) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 Menu Planning & Nutrition (HSN) 6-9pm Ste 129 $25

29 90-HR Young Child BEGINS 6:45-9:45pm Ste. 129 $500 *Meets Mon. & Wed.

Evenings* $150 NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED

NOTE: Core of Knowledge is listed with class topics in parenthesis: (HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs

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

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

22 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste. 112 $55 K. Rowland This course teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. Requirement for center staff only. Please bring a lunch. *LIMIT 10*

13 - Inclusion Activities (SN) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 J.Chambers - This course is designed to provide practical strategies and ideas for including children with disabilities such as ADHD, Learning Disabilities and physical disabilities in activities and play.

22 - Tools for Tantrums (Positive Child Guidance) (CD) 9am-3pm Ste.129 $30 Patty Stine/Jean Schappet - Children’s control for their behavior is often conditional - what happened last night, this morning or two seconds ago affects their choices. As we work with children to inspire self-control there are techniques and skills we can use along the way to help guide them. These are easily mastered practices you can implement the very next day after the workshop in your own program. This session covers the behavior of children from babies through school-age.

S.Glisan - This course addresses characteristics of a developmentally appropriate curriculum by focusing on three main components: age-appropriateness, social/ cultural appropriateness, and individual appropriateness. Participants will identify challenges with implementing DAP and brainstorm strategies for ensuring DAP in their programs.

4 - Avoiding Burnout (P) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 N.Massey - Working with young children can be a challenge. Have you ever felt like you’ve had enough of the day to day stress that can weigh you down in child care? You’re not alone; there are many people who feel the same way. There is help! In this training, we will learn strategies for avoiding burnout in childcare and share steps to being stress free.

13 - Encouraging Math from the Dollar Store (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 J.Lentz Do you love shopping at the dollar store? If you answered YES, then this workshop is for you. You will learn how to use items found at the dollar store to engage children in mathematical thinking and enhance your program’s math curriculum

4 - Autism: Unlocking the Puzzle (SN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 K. Trafton The purpose of the class is to increase awareness, recognize certain signs and symptoms, and appropriate ways to care for an autistic child in your program.

13 - Cultural Diversity in Your Program(CO) 6-9pm Windsor Park Children’s School $25 D. Martin Positive interaction and understanding of the abilities, cultures, generations and differences of others help to develop effective working relationships. This class will focus on ways to integrate elements of that focus on education staff and children about diversity.

6 - More than Magnets (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 J.Lentz - At heart, every young child is a scientist, seeking explanations for each new phenomenon. Participants will learn a variety of strategies and activities to provide for children of all ages, including those with special needs, to encourage scientific thinking and exploration, and recognize that science is more than just magnets! 6 - Conflict Resolution (P) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 K.Thomas- Conflict is a normal part of children's lives. However, when conflict is poorly managed it has a negative impact on children's relationships, on their self-esteem and on their learning. This workshop provides strategies to use for teaching children problem solving skills. 8 - Developing Life Skills for the 21st Century (CD, C) 9am-3pm Suite 112 $30 K. Thomas - It isn’t easy being a child in today’s world. This six hour module concentrates on developing thinking, problem solving and communication skills as well as building positive relationships, self-discipline, and conflict resolution.

8- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9am-3pm Ste. 129 $30 D. Martin - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care 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. This workshop meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010, for centers, family providers, and family child care applicants. *Please bring a lunch. 11 - Dealing with Difficult Parents (CO) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25 B.Strama - Every caregiver has to deal with a difficult parent from time to time. Strategies will be shared to help manage parents who are defensive, angry, bullying, blaming, complaining, or disagreeable. 11 - Cooking with Kids (HSN) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 E.Chapman - This class will have

your children helping in the kitchen from an early age! Prepare tasty and nutritious snacks and meals that only require a few ingredients. This class is designed to teach children the basics about cooking, kitchen safety and nutrition while offering fun simple recipes.

15-Admin. #3 Enrollment & Marketing (P) 9am-12pm Ste. 112 $20 D.Martin This workshop will cover basic concepts of enrollment and marketing in the child care setting. 15 -Admin. #4 Materials & Equipment (CD,CU) 12-3pm Ste. 112 $20 D.Martin - This workshop will cover basic concepts of materials and equipment in the child care setting. 15 - First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel - This class is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of issue. 15 - CPR for Infant Child & Adult 1pm –5pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of issue. 18 - Fun Circle Time Activities (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 E.Chapman- Ready to have some fun? Join us for circle time! This is a special time in every program when you gather around with your children and share stories, songs, games, finger plays and whatever fun activity that comes to mind. 20 - MSDE Accreditation Orientation (P) 10am-12pm Ste.129 $10 - Are you a center director interested in going through the MSDE accreditation process? Join us for an Orientation to Accreditation. MSDE Accreditation is a voluntary, year long process of quality improvement and documentation completed by child care centers in Maryland. Participants will receive a 2-hour certificate following

the session.

20 - Taxes & Recordkeeping 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 D. Martin - All providers should keep good records of their income and expenses throughout the year. As a self-employed independent business owner, this course is designed to help providers with the best practices for recordkeeping. Topics covered will be organization of records, tax information and receipts.

21 - SIDS-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 9:30am-11:30am Ste. 129 $20 J. Edwards - In this workshop you will learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death.

25 – Let’s Get Moving (CD) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 J.Lentz - Come join us as we discuss physical development in young children and how we can support them as they acquire the coordination of everyday movement. 26 - Preschool Discipline (CD) 6-9pm Wards Chapel Preschool $25 J.Chambers - It is always difficult to deal with a child that is misbehaving, but some are more challenging than others. In this session, strategies will be offered to deal with challenging behaviors. 27 - Keeping it Professional (P) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25 A.Araujo - As a child care professional, you are required to possess a large body of training that helps you sustain a quality program. Your programs are monitored and 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. 27- Making Families Welcome (CO) 6-9pm Windsor Park Children’s School $25 D.Martin- First impressions are lasting impressions. Caregivers and teachers will explore specific strategies for welcoming families; important roles parents play in their child’s education and ways to represent families in the program and classroom 29 - Administrative Course #5 Environments (CD,CU) 9am-12pm Ste. 112 $20 D.Martin - This workshop will cover basic concepts of environments in the child care setting. 29 - Administrative Course #6 Staff Management (P) 12-3pm Ste.112 $20 D. Martin - This workshop will cover basic concepts of managing staff members in the child care setting.

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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

4 Avoiding Burnout (P) 6-9pm Ste.112 $25

CCL CLOSED for Labor Day

Autism: Unlocking the Puzzle (SN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste 129 $25

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

8 Developing Life Skills for the

Conflict Resolution (P) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25

11 Dealing With Difficult Parents (CO) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 Cooking with Kids (HSN) 69pm Ste.129 $25

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

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

13 Inclusion Activities (SN) 6-9pmSte.112 $25 Encouraging Math from the Dollar Store (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 Cultural Diversity in Your Program (CO)6-9pm Windsor Park Children’s School $25

20 MSDE Accreditation Orientation 10am-12pm Ste.129 $10 Taxes & Recordkeeping (P) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25

Let’s Get Moving (CD) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25

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

27 Keeping It Professional (P) 6-9pm Ste 112 $25 Making Families Welcome (CO) 6-9pm Windsor Park Children’s School $25

21st Century (CD, C) 9am-3pm Ste.112 $30 BRING A LUNCH! Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN,P) 9am-3pm Ste.129 $30 BRING A LUNCH!

Admin # 3 Enrollment &

Marketing (P) 9am-12pm Ste.112 $20 Admin #4 Materials & Equipment (CD,CU) 12pm-3pm Ste.112 $20 First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30

CPR 1-5pm Ste. 129 $30

22 Medication Administration

SIDS 9:30a11:30a Ste. 129 $20

(HSN) 9am-3pm Ste 112 $55

29 Admin #5 Environments (CD,CU) 9am-12pm Ste.112 $20 Admin #6 Staff Management (P) 12pm-3pm Ste.112 $20

BRING A LUNCH!

Tools for Tantrums (CD) 9am-3pm Ste.129 $30 BRING A LUNCH!

New Family Child Care Applicants Need: 6 Pre-Service Modules (4 hours each for a total of 24 hours) , First Aid/CPR, and EDP!

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