April June 2014

Child Care Links Resource & Referral Agency

of Harford & Cecil Counties

Spring 2014

Training Calendar

April-June

Training Registration: 443-512-0462

2105 Laurel Bush Road, Suite 105

Bel Air, MD 21015

Main Office Phone 443-512-0461

www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org

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Early Bird

Save on your training classes by registering early! Register for any of the following classes by Friday, April 17, 2014 and pay only $15 a class! Hurry up, after this date, all classes go back to

the regular price!

More Than Magnets - April 23, 6:30 - 9:30pm (COK - 3 CU) Around Town with Preschoolers - April 28, 6:30pm-9:30pm (COK - 1.5CO, 1.5CU) Conflict Resolution - May 21, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (COK - 3 P) Asthma & Allergies - June 4, 6pm-9pm (COK 3 HSN)

Special prices not valid with membership discount

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

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

www.HealthyHarford.org

Funded by the Harford County Health Department

Check out our Health and

Fitness Specials!

April 30th

Let’s Get Moving

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

COK: 3 HSN

$15

May 28th

Nutrition and

Obesity

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

COK: 3 HSN

$15

June 11th

Moving & Making

Music

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

COK: 2 CU

$10

BONUS!!!

Participants who complete

the “Let’s Move! Child

Care Checklist Quiz” at

the training will receive a

FREE Active Play

Curriculum booklet

and DVD (A $40 value)

FREE!

To register

call

443-512-0462!

All Trainings will be

held at

Child Care Links

Bel Air, MD

This publication was produced as a work

for hire for the benefit of, and with funds

from, the Maryland State

Child Care Links of Harford and Cecil Counties

2105 Laurel Bush Road, Suite 105

Bel Air, Maryland, 21015

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

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

When: Starting April 1, 2014 - Ends July 17, 2014 (Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-9:30)

Where: Child Care Links in Bel Air, MD

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

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

For more information, questions

or to register, call us at

443-512-0462!

http://www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org

Join an MSDE Accreditation Validator for an overview of the Child Care/Head Start accreditation process. Become acquainted with standards, supporting documents, and rating process. Learn about the validation process and discuss selecting a self-appraisal team. This

workshop is required for programs pursuing MSDE Accreditation and Re-Accreditation

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Place: Child Care Links 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste 105 Bel Air, MD. 21015 Cost: $5/person (includes 2 hours of Professionalism)

Please register by calling 443-512-0462

SPACE IS LIMITED!!

New Family Child Care Applicants

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

Workshop Title Class Information Date Completed

Pre-Service Module 1: Child Development

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Pre-Service Module 2: Curriculum

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Pre-Service Module 3: Health, Safety & Nutrition

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Pre-Service Module 4: Special Needs

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Pre-Service Module 5: Professionalism

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Pre-Service Module 6: Community

(4 hours)

Date: _________ Time: ________

Completed List = 24 hours

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

*For Infant Care ONLY: SIDS Completion Date: _________

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

*This is only a guide. Child Care Links is not responsible for errors or omissions.

It is up to each provider to verify their specific requirements needed with OCC.

*For additional information, please contact OCC at (410) 569-2879

First Year of Registration for Family Child Care Providers

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

Requirement = 1 Hour Date Completed/Notes

Child Development

(3 hours)

Working with Mixed Age Groups

(3 hours)

Health, Safety & Nutrition

(3 hours)

Professionalism

(3 hours)

Elective Subjects or other approved Training

(6 hours)

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

Family Child Care Providers on continuing Status

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

Requirement = 1 hour Date Completed/Notes

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

1. Child Development

2. Curriculum

3. Health, Safety & Nutrition

4. Specials Needs

5. Professionalism

6. Community

Elective Subjects or other approved Training

(6 hours)

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

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

Workshop Registration Form

Type of Provider: Family Center Staff Center Director

Name:

Address & Zip Code:

Daytime Phone:

Method of Payment: Please Check one:

Credit Card #: Expiration Date: / Signature:

Training Title Date Location Time Cost

Child Care Links Membership - $25 Family Providers Center Director

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

Total Cost: $

Visa Master Card Company Check Money Order

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

Registration. All workshop participants must pre-register –NO EXCEPTIONS. Participants are required to register and pay for workshops in advance. Registration is accepted by phone, mail or in person. The training line for phone-in registration is operational from 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday. Visa or MasterCard required for all registrations done by phone. Mail registration form to Child Care Links of Harford/Cecil Counties 2105 Laurel Bush Rd., Suite 105, Bel Air, MD 21015. Child Care Links does not accept personal checks. Fees Paid are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you miss a workshop, credit or transfer to another workshop may be given if Child Care Links is notified at least 24 hours prior to the workshop. If after hours, please leave a message on Child Care Links’ answering service. No credit or refunds are issued for “No Shows”. Call 443-512-0462 with any questions or concerns about our refund or credit policies. Any credits issued are good for one year from the date of issue. Late Arrivals. Workshops begin at stated time. Our instructors reserve the right to refuse admittance to any workshop for any participant arriving 15 minutes or more past the start of the workshop. Credit or transfer will be issued at the discretion of the Child Care Links staff for any participant turned away from training for lateness. Cancellation or change policy. Child Care Links may need to cancel a workshop due to lack of enrollment; in this event, a CCL staff member will contact you at the phone number or address you provided upon registration. If we need to cancel a workshop and you do not wish to be transferred to another training, you will be issued credit good for one year or refunded fees paid for the canceled workshop. If you are phoning in your registration please verify that we have the correct contact information, including more than one telephone number where you can be reached. Rude and/or disrespectful behavior during workshop will not be tolerated. Please remember to exercise good judgment and respect for both the trainer and other participants in your session. It is okay to disagree with facts or opinions presented by the trainer or other participants but please remember to remain professional. Should you violate this policy, the instructor may ask you to leave the workshop and you will not be re-admitted, nor will you receive a refund for the class. Certificates. Core of Knowledge certificates will be issued at the conclusion of the training session for all participants who successfully complete all requirements set forth for the course. Child care is not provided during workshops. Workshops provided by Child Care Links are intended for adults only. Please make other arrangements for care of your children during workshop hours. Workshop locations. Child Care Links has two locations where we offer trainings. One location is at our main office on 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Suite 105 Bel Air, MD 21015. The second location is at the YMCA of Elkton on 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, Md. 21921. If you need directions to either locations please let us know upon registering for the trainings. Inclement Weather - Please note that the training department of Child Care Links follows Harford & Cecil Counties Public School Weather Policy for closings and delayed openings. If you are scheduled for a workshop and Harford or Cecil County Schools close for inclement weather, our workshop will be canceled. During the weekend our workshops will be canceled if Parks and Rec. cancels school activities. If, for any reason, this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Attempts will be made to reschedule any canceled workshop.

1 - 90 Hour Young Child: Growth & Development/Methods & Materials 6:30pm-9:30pm - $500 (Includes a $150 Non-refundable deposit) Note: this class meets every Tuesday and Thursday for 15 weeks - Designed to satisfy the 90 hour requirement as stated in COMAR 07.04.01 for directors and child care preschool teachers (formerly called senior staff) in group child care centers. Course provides student in-depth view of the child, who he/she is, the individual needs and how child care teachers can help. In-class sessions will cover opportunities to observe and work with children, identifying developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities and the daily operations of a child care center. This class begins April 1, 2014 - July 17, 2014. 2 - The Learning Power of Laughter (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 -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. 5 - Pre-Service Mod #1 - From Baby to Bigger Steps: What Makes a Child Grow (CD) 8:30am-12:30pm - $35 - Covers basic child development concepts including stages of child growth and development, overview of the leading child theorists and of learning differences . Sign up for all 6 modules for $180. 5- Pre-Service Mod #2 - Planning for Success (CU) 1pm-5pm - $35 Will give a better understanding of the components of a family child care curriculum, how to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum and how to plan and design a family child care. 7 - I’ve Got Rhythm (CU) 6:30pm-8:30pm -$10 - Learn how to add simple songs and rhythm activities into all areas of your daily curriculum, including literacy and math. Participants will also create homemade instruments. 7 - First Aid 6pm-9pm - $35 - This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. First Aid certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue. (If you register for both First Aid and CPR together you pay $60) 9 - CPR 6pm-9pm – $35 – This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. CPR certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue 11 SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) 9:30am-11:30am - $20 - In this workshop you will learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death. 12- Pre-Service Mod # 3 Keeping Kids Fit & Safe (HSN) 8:30am-12:30pm - $35 -Specific focus of this class is centered upon components of emergency preparedness, menu planning, and health & safety concerns of young children.

12 - Pre-Service Mod #4 Making it Work for All-Exploring Special Needs (SN) 1pm-5pm - $35 - This class will include basic information surrounding inclusive child care settings, ADA requirements in health, behavioral and developmental issues and concerns. 12 - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9am-3pm - $30 - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care programs. Participants will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for their child care programs; gain an understanding of disasters that are likely to occur in Maryland and understand why their programs should prepare for emergencies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6 hour COMAR requirement for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants. (Location of training is 11 Calvert Rd, Intersection of Biggs Hwy and Calvert Rd) 14 - Medication Administration (HSN) (Part 1) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $60 - LIMIT 10 - This approved Office of Child Care training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. Must take part 2 on April 16th. 15 - Introduction to MD EXCELS (P) 6:30pm-8:30pm - $FREE$ - What have YOU heard about MD EXCELS? Please join us to learn more about Maryland’s new Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System and how participation can benefit your child care program. (Held at the Elkton Library) 16 - Medication Administration (HSN) (Part 2) 6:30pm9:30pm - $0 Newly approved Office of Child Care training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. Must take part 1 on April 14th. 17 - Introduction to MD EXCELS (P) 1pm-3pm - $FREE$ - What have YOU heard about MD EXCELS? Please join us to learn more about Maryland’s new Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System and how participation can benefit your child care program. (Held at Child Care Links) 21 - Autism - Unlocking the Puzzle (SN) 6pm-9pm - $25 - Autism is one of the most interesting conditions. We will break it down and try to understand why an individual approach to these children is best. You will come away with a broad knowledge base and appreciation for the uniqueness and challenges of autistic children.

21 - Helping Children Deal with Grief (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - 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, developmental behavior when faced with loss at different stages of childhood, and how to help. 23 - More than Magnets (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - 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! 26 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm - $60 This approved Office of Child Care training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. Location of training is 11 Calvert Rd, Intersection of Biggs Hwy and Calvert Rd) 26 - Pre-Service Mod # 5 Keeping it Real! Professional Practices for a Successful Program (P) 8:30am-12:30pm - $35 This workshop will give providers the opportunity to explore and understand the importance of specific concepts and practices that can lay the foundation for a successful program including supervision , marketing, abuse and neglect, contracts, appropriate guidance policies and procedures, record keeping and handbooks. 26 - Pre-Service Mod #6 Planting the Seed-Developing Connections with the World Around Us (CO) 1pm-5pm - $35 This workshop will provide an overview and focus of the importance of developing and maintaining relationships with children’s families and the larger community. 28 - Around Town with Preschoolers (CO, CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 This course is designed to share field trip locations and activities for preschool learners. 30 - Let’s Get Moving (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - In this workshop you will learn how children develop physically. You will become familiar with the different types of physical movement and why they are important in a child's physical development. Also discover ways to support children as they learn to move and develop physical abilities. Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs

April 2014 Course Descriptions

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

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

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Note: Core of knowledge is listed with class topics in parenthesis:

(HSN) Health, Safety, Nutrition

(CD) Child Development

(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

1 90 Hour Young Child BEGINS 6:30pm 9:30pm Meets every Tues. & Thurs. Evenings $500 ($150 Non-Refundable Deposit required) Ending date is July 17, 2014 CCL ~ Ste 105 (1)

2

The Learning Power of Laughter (3CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 A. Ernst CCL ~ Ste 105

3

90 Hour Young Child

(#2)

4

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

6 7 First Aid

6pm-9pm $35 Paramedical Personnel CCL ~ Ste 105 ________________________________________ I’ve Got Rhythm (2 CU) 6:30pm-8:30pm $10 M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD.

8

90 Hour Young Child

(#3)

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

10

90 Hour Young Child

(#4)

11 SIDS (Sudden Infant

Death Syndrome) 9:30am-11:30am $20 J. Edwards CCL ~ Ste 105 _______________________________

Harford County Directors Meeting

12:30pm-3pm

12 Pre-Service Mod #3(HSN)

$35 8:30am-12:30pm _________________________________________________ Pre-Service Mod #4 (SN) $35 1pm-5pm B. Strama CCL ~ STE 105

_________________________________________ Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (3HSN, 3P) $30 9am-3pm M. Knaub Greenhurst Daycare ~Rising Sun, MD.

13 14 Medication Administration

(6HSN) $60 6:30pm-9:30pm D. Boyce *LIMIT 10* CCL ~ Ste 105 Part 1 - Must take Part 2 on the 16th. *Please see note on the bottom of calendar in reference to the Medication class.

15 90 Hour Young

Child (#5) _________________________________ Introduction to MD Excels (2P) 6:30pm-8:30pm Elkton Library

16 Medication Administration

(6HSN) $60 6:30pm-9:30pm D. Boyce *LIMIT 10* CCL ~ Ste 105 Part 2 - Must take Part 1 on the 14th. *Please see note on the bottom of calendar in reference to the Medication class.

17 90 Hour Young

Child (#6) _______________________________ Introduction to MD Excels (2P) 1pm-3pm CCL ~ Ste 105

18 Good Friday

Child Care Links

Closed

19

20

21 Autism ~ Unlocking the

Puzzle (3SN) 6pm-9pm $25 K. Trafton-Keruly CCL ~ Ste 105 _________________________________ Helping Children Deal with Grief (3 CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm $15 M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

22

90 Hour Young Child

(#7)

23 More Than Magnets (3CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 B. Strama CCL ~ Ste 105

24

90 Hour Young Child (#8)

25 26 Pre-Service Mod #5(P)

$35 8:30am-12:30pm _______________________________________________ Pre-Service Mod #6 (CO) $35 1pm-5pm B. Strama CCL Ste 105 ________________________________________________ Medication Administration (6HSN) $60 9am-3pm D. Boyce *LIMIT 10* Greenhurst Daycare—Rising Sun, Md *Please see note on the bottom of calendar in reference to the Medication class.

27 28

Around Town with Preschoolers (1.5 CO, 1.5 CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 H. Cole CCL ~ Ste 105

29

90 Hour Young Child

(#9)

30 Let’s Get Moving (3HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm $15 P. Scroggins CCL ~ Ste 105

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

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

MATERIAL FEE. NO CERTIFI-CATE WILL BE ISSUED!

PLEASE HAVE PARENTS CALL IF THEY ARE INTERESTED IN

ANY OF OUR CLASSES

NEW

NEW

3 - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9am-3pm -$30 - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care programs. Participants will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for their child care programs; gain an understanding of disasters that are likely to occur in Maryland and understand why their programs should prepare for emergencies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6 hour COMAR requirement for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants. 5- Helping Children Deal with Grief (CO) 6pm-9pm - $25 - 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, developmental behavior when faced with loss at different stages of childhood, and how to help. 5- Introduction to MD EXCELS (P) 1pm-3pm - $FREE$ - What have YOU heard about MD EXCELS? Please join us to learn more about Maryland’s new Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System and how participation can benefit your child care program. (Held at Child Care Links). 7 - Working with Mixed Ages (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address the challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. Strategies for meeting and understanding the needs of all individuals in the group will be offered. 12 - I See a Rainbow (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - Learning about color is more than just naming and identifying. Color can be science, math and art!

12 - Everyday Literacy Activities (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - 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 skills in reading. 14 - Story Stretchers - Treats and Crafts to Extend Your Adventure (HSN, CU) - 6:30pm - 8:30pm - $20 (includes material fee) Rediscover some of your favorite books and enjoy new ones as we bring books to life! Create snack and craft based “make-and-takes” to keep story time going long after the books are closed. 17 - First Aid & CPR 8:30am-5pm - $60 Both/$35 CPR/$35 First Aid - This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. First Aid Certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue. CPR certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue. 17 - Introduction to MD EXCELS (P) 1pm-3pm - $FREE$ - What have YOU heard about MD EXCELS? Please join us to learn more about Maryland’s new Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System and how participation can benefit your child care program. (Held at the Elkton Library) 19 - Introduction to MD EXCELS (P) 6pm-8pm - $FREE$ - What have YOU heard about MD EXCELS? Please join us to learn more about Maryland’s new Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System and how participation can benefit your child care program. (Held at Child Care Links)

19 - The Learning Power of Laughter (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 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. 21 - Conflict Resolution (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - 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. Teaching children the skills for resolving conflict can help significantly. 28 - Childhood Obesity and Nutrition (HSN) 6pm-9pm - $15 - 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. 31 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3:00pm - $60 This approved Office of Child Care training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs *Unless otherwise note, classes listed have been given an “All” training level rating.

May 2014 Course Descriptions

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


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

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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


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

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

1 90 Hour Young Child

(#10)

2 3

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

4 5 Helping Children Deal

with Grief (3 CO) 6pm-9pm $25 L. Harris CCL ~ Ste 105 _________________________________ Introduction to MD Excels (2P) *FREE* 1pm-3pm CCL ~ Ste 105

6


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

8


9

Harford County Directors Meeting

12:30pm-3pm

10

11

12 Everyday Literacy Activities (3CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 H. Cole CCL ~ Ste 105 ______________________________________ I See a Rainbow (3CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm $15 M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD


(#13)

14 Story Stretchers - Treats and Crafts to Extend Your Adventure(1CU, 1HSN) 6:30pm-8:30pm $20 (includes materials) S. Hamer/C. Coyne CCL ~ Ste 105


(#14)

16

17 First Aid & CPR

$60 Both /$35 First Aid only (8:30am-12:30pm) $35 CPR only (1pm-5pm) Paramedical Personnel CCL ~Ste 105 _______________________________________ Introduction to MD Excels (2P) 1pm-3pm @ Elkton Library

18 19 Introduction to MD

Excels (2P) *FREE* 6pm-8pm CCL ~ Ste 105 ________________________________ The Learning Power of Laughter (3CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm $15 M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

20

90 Hour Young Child

(#15) ____________________________________

21

Conflict Resolution (3P) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 P. Scroggins CCL ~ Ste 105


(#16) ______________________________

23

24

25 26 Memorial Day Child Care Links Closed

27


28

Childhood Obesity & Nutrition (3HSN) 6pm-9pm $15 K. Trafton-Keruly CCL ~ Ste 105

29


30

31 Medication Administration (6HSN) 9am-3pm $60 D. Boyce *LIMIT 10* CCL ~ Ste 105

***PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR

WORKSHOPS. THERE IS NO FEE CHARGED UNLESS

IT’S A MATERIAL FEE. NO CERTIFICATE WILL BE

ISSUED! PLEASE HAVE PARENTS CALL IF THEY ARE

INTERESTED IN ANY OF OUR CLASSES MARKED

WITH AN ASTERISK.***

June 2014 Course Descriptions 2 - Moving from Here to There (CU) - 6pm-9pm - $25 - Wouldn’t be nice if transitions could be mastered by a simple wave of the wand? Come learn some new tricks and strategies for creating smooth transitions in your program. 2 - Summertime Fun with Science & Math (CU) - 6:30pm-8:30pm - $10 - Come learn ways to incorporate fun, educational science and math activities into your program for the summer. You will walk away with great hands-on activities you can use all summer long. (Location of training is 11 Calvert Rd, 21911. Intersection of Biggs Hwy and Calvert Rd). 4 - Asthma and Allergies (HSN) - 6pm-9pm - $25 - Participants will gain an understanding of asthma and allergies, common symptoms and treatment goals associated with the care of children with asthma and asthma in child care. 7 - Pre-Service Mod #1 - From Baby to Bigger Steps: What Makes a Child Grow (CD) 8:30am-12:30pm - $35 - Covers basic child development concepts including stages of child growth and development, overview of the leading child theorists and of learning differences . (Sign up for all 6 modules for $180). 7- Pre-Service Mod #2 - Planning for Success (CU) 1pm-5pm - $35 Will give a better understanding of the components of a family child care curriculum, how to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum and how to plan and design a family child care. 9 - Introduction to MD EXCELS (P) 1pm-3pm - $FREE$ - What have YOU heard about MD EXCELS? Please join us to learn more about Maryland’s new Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System and how participation can benefit your child care program. (Held at Child Care Links). 9 - Organization is Key (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - This workshop is designed to provide strategies for organizing the daily operations of your family childcare program. During this workshop we will identify and explore strategies to assist you in time management - take control of your time; file management; clutter reduction and to ultimately free your mind! 9 - Creating Sociable Children - (CD) 6pm-9pm - $15 - 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. (Location of training is 1195 Firetower Rd. Colora, MD)

11 - Moving and Making Music (CU) 6:30pm-8:30pm - $10 - Come ready to sign and move. Learn the importance of music activities and have fun learning and sharing new ways to music a part of everyday. 13- SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) 1pm-3pm - $20 - In this workshop you will learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death. 14 - Pre-Service Mod # 3 Keeping Kids Fit & Safe (HSN) 8:30am-12:30pm - $35 -Specific focus of this class is centered upon components of emergency preparedness, menu planning, and health & safety concerns of young children. 14 - Pre-Service Mod #4 Making it Work for All-Exploring Special Needs (SN) 1pm-5pm - $35 - This class will include basic information surrounding inclusive child care settings, ADA requirements in health, behavioral and developmental issues and concerns. 16 - First Aid 6pm-9pm - $35 - This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. First Aid certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue. (If you register for both First Aid and CPR together you pay $60) 18 - CPR 6pm-9pm – $35 – This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. CPR certificate expires in 2 yrs from date of issue. (If you register for both CPR & First Aid together you pay $60) 21 - Pre-Service Mod # 5 Keeping it Real! Professional Practices for a Successful Program (P) 8:30am-12:30pm - $35 This workshop will give providers the opportunity to explore and understand the importance of specific concepts and practices that can lay the foundation for a successful program including supervision , marketing, abuse and neglect, contracts, appropriate guidance policies and procedures, record keeping and handbooks. 21 - Pre-Service Mod #6 Planting the Seed-Developing Connections with the World Around Us (CO) 1pm-5pm - $35 This workshop will provide an overview and focus of the importance of developing and maintaining relationships with children’s families and the larger community. Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs

21- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN,P) 9am-3pm $30 - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care programs. Participants will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for their child care programs; gain an understanding of disasters that are likely to occur in Maryland and understand why their programs should prepare for emergencies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6 hour COMAR requirement for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants. (Location of training is 11 Calvert Rd, 21911. Intersection of Biggs Hwy and Calvert Rd). 23 - Introduction to MD EXCELS (P) 6pm-8pm - $FREE$ - What have YOU heard about MD EXCELS? Please join us to learn more about Maryland’s new Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System and how participation can benefit your child care program. (Held at Child Care Links). 25 - MSDE Orientation for Accreditation (P) 6pm-8pm - $5- Join an MSDE Accreditation Validator for an overview of the Child Care/Head Start accreditation process. Become acquainted with standards, supporting documents, and rating process. Learn about the validationprocess and discuss selecting a self-appraisal team. This workshop is required for programs pursuing MSDE Accreditation and Re-Accreditation. 28 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm - $60 *Limit 10 * The approved Office of Child Care training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. (Location of training is 11 Calvert Rd, 21911. Intersection of Biggs Hwy and Calvert Rd). 30 - Making Families Welcome (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - 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. 30 - Potty Training Made Easy (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 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. (Location of training is 11 Calvert Rd, 21911. Intersection of Biggs Hwy and Calvert Rd).

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


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

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


(CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community

1 2 Moving from Here to There

(3CU) 6pm-9pm $25 L. Harris CCL ~ Ste 105 __________________________________________ Summertime Fun with Science & Math (2CU) 6:30pm-8:30pm $10 M. Knaub Greenhurst Daycare

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4 Asthma & Allergies(3HSN) 6pm-9pm $25 K. Trafton-Keruly CCL ~ Ste 105 ____________________________________ Harford County Directors Meeting

12:30pm-3pm

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6 7 Pre-Service Mod #1 (CD) $35 8:30am-12:30pm ___________________________________ Pre-Service Mod #2 (CU) $35 1pm-5pm B. Strama CCL ~ STE 105

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9 Introduction to MD Excels (2P)

1pm –3pm CCL ~ Ste 105 **FREE** ____________________________________________________ Organization is Key (3P) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 A. Ernst CCL ~ Ste 105 ____________________________________________________ Creating Sociable Children (3CD) 6pm-9pm $15 M. Knaub ~ West Nottingham Academy

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11 Moving & Making

Music (2CU) 6:30pm-8:30pm $10 P. Scroggins CCL ~ Ste 105

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13 SIDS (Sudden

Infant Death Syndrome) 1pm-3pm $20 J. Edwards CCL ~ Ste 105

14 Pre-Service Mod #3(HSN) $35 8:30am-12:30pm ______________________________________ Pre-Service Mod #4 (SN) $35 1pm-5pm B. Strama CCL ~ STE 105

15 Father’s Day

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First Aid 6pm-9pm $35 Paramedical Personnel CCL ~ Ste 105

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

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21 Pre-Service Mod #5(P)

$35 8:30am-12:30pm ___________________________________ Pre-Service Mod #6 (CO) $35 1pm-5pm M. Macer CCL Ste 105 ____________________________________________________ Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (3HSN, 3P) 9am-3pm $30 M. Knaub Greenhurst Daycare ~

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23 Introduction to MD Excels (2P) ***FREE*** 6pm-8pm CCL ~ Ste 105

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25 MSDE Orientation for Accreditation (2P) 6:30pm-8:30pm $5 CCL ~ Ste 105 (Centers Only)

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27 28 Medication Administration (6HSN) 9am-3pm $60 D. Boyce *LIMIT 10* Greenhurst Daycare, Rising Sun, MD. *Please see note at the top of calendar in reference to the Medication class.

29 30 Making Families Welcomed

(3CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 H. Cole CCL ~ Ste 105 __________________________________________ Potty Training Made Easy (3CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm $15 M. Knaub Greenhurst Daycare

***PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR

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

MATERIAL FEE. NO CERTIFICATE WILL BE ISSUED!

PLEASE HAVE PARENTS CALL IF THEY ARE INTERESTED

IN ANY OF OUR CLASSES MARKED WITH

AN ASTERISK.***

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

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