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Early Childhood Connections
2218 JACKSON BLVD. SUITE #4
RAPID CITY, SD 57702
605-342-6464
1-888-999-7759
www.earlychildhoodconnections.com www.facebook.com/earlychildhoodconnections
Training Catalog
August - December, 2016 Enriching the lives of children by working with the adults
who affect their lives - parents, caregivers, and educators.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Immunizations
2
Marvelous Math
Concepts
3
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
4 OST Core #6:
Social and Cultural
Awareness
First Aid in an Early
Childcare Setting
Management Series
Managing vs. Leading
5 6
7 8 9 Let’s Eat!
I/T Entry Series: Brain
Development/
Discoveries of Infancy
10
First Aid in an Early Childcare Setting
11
12 13
14 15
OST: Exploring
Developmental Needs
of Age Groups
16
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
Baby Doll Circle Time
17
Beyond Behavior
Management
18 Fun Felt Stories:
Favorite Preschool
Songs
Management Series:
Maintaining a
Respectful Workplace
19 20
21 22 23 Infant/Toddler Series:
Special Needs/Language
Development
24 25
Something Doesn’t
Seem Quite Right
26 27
28 29 30
Upcycling in Early
Childhood
31 Yoga: Fun Relaxation & Recharge Activities to Do with Your Children
August 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title Date/Day/Time Location &
Instructor
Child’s Age & Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Immunizations
August 1, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Deb Kuehn
All Ages
Intermediate
This class will discuss why immunizations are important for health of the children
and the health of the employees, the various diseases that are prevented by
vaccines, and how to determine if a child’s immunization record shows that the child
meets state regulations. Pathways: 5. Identification and Prevention of Communicable Diseases
$5
Marvelous Math
Concepts
August 2, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janessa Bixel
3 - 5 Years
All Levels
This class will teach fun ways to incorporate math in the early learning environment.
Participants will learn how to incorporate store bought math activities as well as
low-cost homemade math activities to ensure that all SD Early Learning Guidelines
in Mathematics are met. All participants will leave with at least one free homemade
math activity and ideas for many more! Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
August 3, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
First Aid in an
Early Childcare
Setting
August 4, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
FREE
OST Core #6:
Social and Cultural
Awareness
August 4, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Promoting social development and cultural awareness in OST
programs.
Pathways: 10. Cultural Diversity
$5
Management
Series: Managing
vs. Leading
August 4, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
Learn how management assures that the program and objectives of
the organization are implemented. Build leadership skills to cast
vision and motivate others. Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
I/T Entry Series: Brain
Development
Discoveries of Infancy
August 9, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0 - 3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn that young children are born ready to learn;
how they learn and what they can do to support their learning.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth and Development
$5
Class Title Date/Day/Time Location
& Instructor
Child’s Age & Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways Cost
Let’s Eat! Natural
Learning
Opportunities for
Children
August 9, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Intermediate
We will look at how meal times can offer important natural learning opportunities for
children. Besides looking at providing nutritious foods, you can use them to
incorporate developmental challenges in your routine. Look at how learning
activities associated with meals and snacks can become an integral part of your
early childhood curriculum. Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children
$5
First Aid in an
Early Childcare
Setting
August 10, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
FREE
OST: Exploring
Developmental
Needs of Different
Age Groups
August 15, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with
younger school-age children, while still others are typical of older school-age
children and youth. We will look at understanding these differences and help
you to plan accordingly. Pathways: 1. Child Growth and Development
$5
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
August 16, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Baby Doll Circle
Time
August 16, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #8
Jan Tysdal
0 - 3 Years
Intermediate
This workshop includes text and video from the book “Baby Doll Circle Time”
by Dr. Becky Bailey who is the creator of Conscious Discipline. Participants will
participate in circle time activities designed for infants and toddlers and explore
the science behind it. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Beyond
Behavior
Management
August 17, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Tammy Arens-
Beauchamp
3 - 5 Years
Intermediate
This class looks at what good social and emotional development is and what
we as caregivers can do to help them. We look at challenging behavior and
ways to decrease it by making changes in our environment, our discipline
practices, and ourselves. Pathways: 3. Guidance and Behavior Management
$5
Fun Felt Stories:
Favorite
Preschool
Songs
August 18, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janessa Bixel
3 - 5 Years
All Levels
Felt stories are a great way to help children develop language and communication
skills. In this fun, make-and-take class, you will learn how to create colorful, low-cost
felt stories. Participants will create two “favorite song” felt stories and learn how to
implement them with children. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Management
Series: Maintaining
a Respectful
Workplace
August 18, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
We will examine the characteristics of a respectful workplace and
discuss the director’s role in establishing and maintaining a
workplace where behaviors exhibit respect for one another.
Pathways: 8. Program Management and Regulation
$5
I/T Entry Series:
Special Needs/
Language
Development
August 23, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0 - 3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn how young children communicate and
benefits of including children with unique needs.
Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children
$5
Something
Doesn’t Seem
Quite Right
August 25, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
All Ages
Beginner
A provider could be the first to notice a difference in a child. 12-16% of children
have a disability, and only 30% of these are detected before entering school.
We will look at a decision making guide for early intervention, red flags to look
for and what to do with what you see. Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children
$5
Upcycling in
Early Childhood
August 30, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janessa Bixel
3 - 5 Years
All Levels
Ever wonder what to do with all those bulky items that could go into the trash?
Think egg cartons, tissue boxes, cans, juice containers, milk boxes, scrap wood,
plastic caps, and more. In this fun, hands-on class we will explore ways we can turn
that trash into really cool creations. Feel free to bring in a bag of items to use or
share during our upcycling adventure. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Yoga: Fun,
Relaxation &
Recharge Activities
to Do With Your
Children
August 31, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
3 - 12 Years
All Levels
Come and join us for a playful introduction to using yoga with children. The
ability to relax and to regulate our emotions are important and crucial skills for
children to learn. Come explore how you can introduce and use yoga with your
children to help develop those skills. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 OST Core 7:
Health & Safety
Management Series:
Policies for Staff
& Parents
2 3
4 5
Labor Day
6
Fun Felt Stories: All
About Apples
7
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
8
Temperaments Series
9 10
11 12
Not Your Ordinary Art:
Creating with Beads and Wire
13 fitCare: Think
Your Food
I/T Entry: Harmonizing
Cultural Diversity
14
Story Stones
15
Temperaments Series
Management Series: Staff Retention
16 17
18 19
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
20 21
Director’s Series
22
Temperaments Series
23 24
25 26
Not Your Ordinary Art:
Alternative Painting
Techniques and Body
Movement
27
I/T Entry Series:
Protective Urges/
Responding to Families
28
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
Sensational Scientists
29 Temperaments
Sharing Your Concerns About Disabilities
Management Series:
New Hires
30
September 2016 Training Calendar
September 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title Date/Day/Time Location &
Instructor
Child’s Age & Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways Cost
OST Core #7:
Health & Safety
September 1, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Promoting practices that keep school-age children safe and
healthy. Pathways: 6. Program Safety $5
Management
Series: Policies for
Staff & Parents
September 1, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
Learn how a handbook lays out rules and regulations to help the
childcare center run more smoothly.
Pathways: 8. Program Management and Regulation
$5
Fun Felt Stories:
All About Apples
September 6, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Janessa Bixel
3 - 5 Years
All Levels
Felt stories are a great way to help children develop language and
communication skills. In this fun make and take class, you will learn how to
create colorful, low-cost felt stories. Participants will create two “apple” felt
stories and learn how to implement them with children.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
September 7, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Temperaments:
Feisty, Fearful
and Flexible
September 8, 15,
22, & 29, 2016
Thursdays
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Jan Tysdal
0 - 5 Years
Intermediate/
Advanced
We will take an in-depth look at temperaments and strategies on
working with the different aspects of each type.
Pathways: 3. Guidance and Behavior Management
$20
Series
Only
Not Your
Ordinary Art:
Creating with
Beads and Wire
September 12, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Susan Kraemer
3 - 12 Years
All Levels
This hands-on class experience will help participants improve fine motor skills
and inspire creativity within children. By using beads, pipe cleaners and wire,
children can create zipper pulls, key chains, bookmarks, bracelets, and
abstract creations. Children can learn to wrap, twist, swirl and spiral wire,
making each creation unique. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Class Title Date/Day/Time Location
& Instructor
Child’s Age & Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways Cost
fitCare: Think
Your Food
September 13, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Food habits start early in life. Learn how to teach children about
making healthy food choices. Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children FREE
I/T Entry Series:
Harmonizing
Cultural Diversity/
Acknowledge, Ask
and Adapt
September 13, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0 - 3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn what culture means when caring for young
children and how to communicate with families to resolve
concerns. Pathways: 10. Cultural Diversity
$5
Story Stones
September 14, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Suzy Braun
3 - 12 Years
All Levels
Are you looking for a new way to engage your children in language
and literacy? Story Stones will capture the imagination and hearts
of your children. Join us and we will review what story stones are
and develop some stories to take back to your program. Just bring
a bag full of stones! Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Management
Series: Staff
Retention
September 15, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
What is the value of employee retention? Learn how to motivate
staff and build a sense of community in your childcare program.
Pathways: 8. Program Management and Regulation
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
September 19, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Director’s
Series
September 21, 2016
Wednesday
12:30 to 2:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Beginner
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and
running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker
from the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
FREE
Not Your Ordinary
Art: Alternative
Painting
Techniques and
Body Movement
September 26, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Naomi Even-
Aberle
All Ages
All Levels
It’s time to throw the paintbrush out the window! You won’t believe
what we’ll use to create colorful abstract paintings. Explore the art
of “mark making” with a variety of objects not normally seen in the
art room. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
I/T Entry Series:
Protective Urges/
Responding to
Families
September 27, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0 - 3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn ways to work with families when both have
strong feelings concerning caring for young children.
Pathways: 14. Partnerships with Parents
$5
Sensational
Scientists
September 28, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Janessa Bixel
3 - 5 Years
All Levels
This class will teach fun ways to incorporate science concepts and sensory
activities in the early learning environment. Participants will explore sensory
recipes and learn how to incorporate low-cost science activities that meet the
SD Early Learning Guidelines in Science. All participants will leave with a recipe
booklet for sensory activities, at least one free homemade science activity and
ideas for many more! Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
September 28, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Sharing Your
Concerns About
Disabilities
September 29, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
All Ages
Beginner
When people are emotionally invested in someone else, it’s difficult for them to
hear information clearly. There is a natural protective layer between their
emotional connection and conflicting information. We will review ways to share
and express your concerns in a thoughtful way.
Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children
$5
Management
Series: New
Hires
September 29, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
Are you hiring leaders? A well balanced team needs a good
mixture of individuals to cover the demands of the center. Learn to hire for
the team you desire. Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
September 2016 Training Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2 3
I/T Entry #1
Early Learning
Guidelines Series
4
First Aid in an Early
Childcare Setting
5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
6 Book Series: Theories
of Attachment
OST Core #8: Children
with Special Needs
7 8
9 10 I/T Entry #2
ELG Series
Native American
Day
11 12
Social Emotional
Learning Strategies
13 Book Series:
Theories of Attachment
Management Series:
Developing a Training
Plan
14 15
16 17 Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
OST: Leadership Styles
ELG Series
18 19
Director’s Series
Social Emotional
Learning Strategies
20 Book Series:
Theories of Attachment
Beyond Cookies and
Crackers
21 22
23 24
I/T Entry #3
Early Learning
Guidelines Series
25 26
Social Emotional
Learning Strategies
27 Book Series:
Theories of Attachment
Management Series:
Effective Staff Meetings
28 29
30 31 I/T Entry #4
ELG Series
Halloween
October 2016 Training Calendar
October 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Location
& Instructor
Child’s Age Level &
Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Early Learning
Guidelines Series
October 3, 10, 17,
24, 31, November
7, 14, 21, 28 &
December 5, 2016
Mondays
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 5
3 - 5 Years
Intermediate
Lesson 1: Introduction to the ELGs. Lesson 2: Helping children learn
language and literacy using the ELGs. Lesson 3: Integrating language
and literacy and supporting children learning English. Lesson 4: Helping
children learn math and science. Lesson 5: Promoting social emotional
development and positive approaches to learning. Lesson 6: Using
assessment and the early learning scale to help children reach
standards. Lesson 7: Integrating the creative arts and learning through
social studies. Lesson 8: Establishing reliability on the early learning
scale. Lesson 9: Promoting health and physical development and
working with families as partners on the ELGs.
$50
Series
Only
Infant/Toddler
Entry Series
October 3, 10, 24,
& 31, 2016
Mondays
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Suzy Braun
0 - 3 Years
Beginner
Session 1: Social Emotional Milestones/Temperaments. Session
2: Understanding Behavior/Guidance and Discipline. Session 3:
Respectful Care & Making It Happen/Primary Caregiving.
Session 4: Environments for Group Care & More Than Just
Routines. Pathways: 3. Guidance and Behavior Management
$20
Series
Only
First Aid in an
Early Childcare
Setting
October 4, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
FREE
Register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 605-342-6464
Class Title Date/Day/Time Location
& Instructor
Child’s Age Level &
Instructor Level Class Description/Pathways Cost
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
October 5, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Book Series:
Theories of
Attachment
October 6, 13, 20,
27, November 3, &
10, 2016
Thursdays
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Jan Tysdal
0 - 3 Years
Intermediate -
Advanced
A six week study using the book “Theories of Attachment”
introduces the work of six major figures in attachment theory: John
Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, Magda Gerber, John Kennell, Marshall
Klaus, and T. Berry Brazelton.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth and Development
$30
Series
Only
OST Core #8:
Children with
Special Needs
October 6, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Promoting inclusive care for children in OST programs.
Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children $5
Social Emotional
Learning
Strategies
October 12, 19,
26, & November 2,
2016
Wednesdays
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Tammy Arens-
Beauchamp
3 - 5 Years
Advanced
Just as we teach literacy and math, it is also important to teach
social and emotional skills. During the first two sessions we will
spend time learning about how environments and relationships are
the key to helping all children be successful. We will have several
hands on activities that you will be able to take and use right away.
The last two sessions we will focus on social emotional teaching
strategies. Participants will gain an understanding of how to
implement social and emotional strategies (making friends,
expressing feelings and problem solving). Again, There will be
several hands on activities that you will be able to take back and
use right away. Pathways: 3. Guidance and Behavior Management
$20
Series
Only
Management
Series:
Developing a
Training Plan
October 13, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
Participants will examine the role of training plans in their program.
Pathways: 8. Program Management and Regulation $5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
October 17, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
OST: Leadership
Styles and
Conflict
Management
October 17, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
A person’s effectiveness as a leader is often directly linked to their
leadership style. We will explore different leadership styles and
explore five different styles of conflict management.
Pathways: 9. Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
$5
Director’s Series
October 19, 2016
Wednesday
12:30 to 2:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Beginner
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and
running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker from
the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
FREE
Beyond Cookies
and Crackers
October 20, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
3 - 12 Years
Intermediate
Discover ways to eliminate some of the difficulties we experience at
snack time, how to expand on the wonderful things that are already
happening at snack time, and find creative ways to make snack
time a more enjoyable learning experience.
Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children
$5
Management
Series: Effective
Staff Meetings
October 27, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
Staff meetings are an important way to communicate with staff,
address and solve issues, and implement new ideas. We will
discuss tips and techniques to make staff meetings effective and
fun! Pathways: 8. Program Management and Regulation
$5
October 2016 Training Calendar
Register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 605-342-6464
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
Social Emotional
Learning Strategies
3 Book Series:
Theories of Attachment
OST Core #9: Program
Management and
Professionalism
4 5
6 7
Orientation Trainings
Early Learning
Guidelines Series
8 9
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
They Don’t Listen!
10 Book Series:
Theories of Attachment
OST: Unplugged
Activities for Tweens
Management Series:
Marketing Your
Program
11
Veterans Day
12
13 14 fitCare: Be Fit…
Recharge Your Energy
Early Learning
Guidelines Series
15 16
Director’s Series
fitCare: Motivate Your
Mood
17
Not Your Ordinary Art:
Photography
18 19
20 21 Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
Early Learning
Guidelines Series
22 23 24
Thanksgiving Day
25 26
27 28 fitCare: Think
Your Food
Early Learning
Guidelines Series
29
First Aid in an Early
Childcare Setting
30
fitCare: Move Your
Body
November 2016 Training Calendar
November 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Location
& Instructor
Child’s Age Level &
Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
OST Core #9:
Program
Management and
Professionalism
November 3, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Understanding and promoting effective program management
skills and continual professional growth.
Pathways: 8. Program Management and Regulation
$5
Orientation Train-
ings
November 7, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Deb Kuehn
All Ages
All Levels
6:30 to 7 - Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive
Head Trauma. 7 to 7:30 - Emergency Preparedness & Planning
for Childcare Programs. 7:30 to 8 - Safe Handling & Storage of
Hazardous Materials in Childcare.
FREE
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
November 9, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
They Don’t
Listen!
November 9, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
3 - 12 Years
Intermediate
Learning to be a good listener is a critical skill. Kids need to learn
to be active listeners and adults need to as well. We will look at
six ways we may be unintentionally telling kids NOT to listen and
how to correct them.
$5
Register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 605-342-6464
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Location
& Instructor
Child’s Age Level &
Instructor Level
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Cost
OST:
Unplugged
Activities for
Tween Age Boys
November 10, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Intermediate
The “tween” age, 9-12 years, can be a tricky time for kids. Too old
for toys, but too young for youth groups. Electronics can be a big
part of how they spend their time. We will review several ideas and
activities that your “tween” boys can try instead of being stuck in
front of a screen. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Management
Series: Marketing
Your Program
November 10, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
Learn the difference between marketing and advertising. Creating
a marketing plan and learn about the specific techniques to use to
attract attention for your program.
Pathways: 8. Program Management and Regulation
$5
fitCare: Be Fit…
Recharge Your
Energy
November 14, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Suzy Braun
3 - 5 Years
Beginner
Learn about what it means to be fit as well as ways to ensure
children get their rest and relaxation so they have the energy to
make healthy choices.
Pathways: 3 Guidance and Behavior Management
FREE
Director’s Series
November 16, 2016
Wednesday
12:30 to 2:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Intermediate
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and
running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker
from the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
FREE
fitCare: Motivate
Your Mood
November 16, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Suzy Braun
3 - 5 Years
Beginner
Our MOOD influences the choices we make. Help children learn
about MOOD and how to turn their MOOD around to make healthy
choices. Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
FREE
Not Your
Ordinary Art:
Photography
November 17, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Suzy Braun
3 - 8 Years
Intermediate
Explore using different mediums for creative expression. There will
be an opportunity to highlight your young artists’ creations with a
Gallery Exhibit at the Dahl Arts Center during the Week of the
Young Child. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
November 21, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
fitCare: Think
Your Food
November 28, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Food habits start early in life. Learn how to teach children about
making healthy food choices.
Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children
FREE
First Aid in an
Early Childcare
Setting
November 29, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
FREE
fitCare: Move
Your Body
November 30, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Suzy Braun
3 - 5 Years
Beginner
Children don’t naturally move enough in their day. Learn ways to
help children get enough move time in their day.
Pathways: 11. Learning Environments
FREE
Register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 605-342-6464
November 2016 Training Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
OST Core #10:
Families, Communities and Schools
2 3
4 5 Orientation
Trainings
You Gotta Have
Friends
ELG Series
6 7
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
8
First Aid in an Early
Childcare Setting
9 10
11 12 OST: Sharing
Information with
Parents & Other
Professionals
Orientation Trainings
13 14
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
15
Orientation Trainings
16 17
18 19
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
20
Orientation Trainings
21
Director’s Series
Not Your Ordinary Art:
Resistance Painting
22 23 24
Christmas Eve
25
Christmas
Day
26 27 28 29 30 31
New Year’s Eve
December 2016 Training Calendar
December 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Location
& Instructor
Child’s Age Level &
Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
OST Core #10:
Families,
Communities and
Schools
December 1, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Developing positive interactive partnership with families, schools,
and the community.
Pathways: 14. Partnerships with Parents
$5
Orientation
Trainings
December 5, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Deb Kuehn
All Ages
All Levels
6:30 to 7 - Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases.
7 to 7:30 - Safe Sleep Practices & Reducing the Risk of SIDS.
7:30 to 8 - Administration of Medications in Childcare.
8 to 8:30 - Preventing & Responding to Food Emergencies &
Allergic Reactions.
8:30 to 9 - Providing a Safe Environment in Childcare.
FREE
You Gotta Have
Friends
December 5, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
3 - 8 Years
Intermediate
Did you know that children who lack friends in the early years are
at risk for problems later in life? Did you know that strong,
positive relationships prepare a child’s brain for learning? Come
join us and we’ll cover the skills and behaviors that children need
to make and keep friends.
Pathways: 9. Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
December 7, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 605-342-6464
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Location
& Instructor
Child’s Age Level &
Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
First Aid in an
Early Childcare
Setting
December 8, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
FREE
Orientation
Trainings
December 12, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Deb Kuehn
All Ages
All Levels
6:30 to 7 - Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head
Trauma. 7 to 7:30 - Emergency Preparedness & Planning for
Childcare Programs. 7:30 to 8 - Safe Handling & Storage of
Hazardous Materials in Childcare.
FREE
OST: Sharing
Information with
Parents & Other
Professionals
December 12, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
One of the important responsibilities of OST staff is to help parents
stay in touch with how their children are growing and developing
during program hours. We will look at individual child portfolios and
strategies for developing portfolios to share with parents and
community resources. Pathways: 4. Observing Children
$5
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
December 14, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Orientation
Trainings
December 15, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Suzy Braun
All Ages
All Levels
6:30 to 7 - Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases.
7 to 7:30 - Safe Sleep Practices & Reducing the Risk of SIDS.
7:30 to 8 - Administration of Medications in Childcare.
8 to 8:30 - Preventing & Responding to Food Emergencies
& Allergic Reactions.
8:30 to 9 - Providing a Safe Environment in Childcare.
FREE
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
December 19, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Orientation
Trainings
December 20, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Suzy Braun
All Ages
All Levels
6:30 to 7 - Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head
Trauma. 7 to 7:30 - Emergency Preparedness & Planning for
Childcare Programs. 7:30 to 8 - Safe Handling & Storage of
Hazardous Materials. 8 to 8:30 - Appropriate Precautions for
Transporting Children.
FREE
Director’s Series
December 21, 2016
Wednesday
12:30 to 2:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Intermediate
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and
running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker from
the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
FREE
Not Your
Ordinary Art:
Resistance
Painting
December 21, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #4
Suzy Braun
All Ages
All Levels
Come and learn a new and fun way to paint with your children using
items that I am sure you have in your classroom: wax paper and
tape. There will be an opportunity to highlight your young artists’
creations with a Gallery Exhibit at the Dahl Arts Center during the
Week of the Young Child.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
December 2016 Training Calendar
Register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 605-342-6464
November 7 & December 12, 2016 (6:30 to 8:30pm):
Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma
Emergency Preparedness & Planning for Childcare Programs
Safe Handling & Storage of Hazardous Materials in Childcare
Appropriate Precautions in Transporting Children
December 5 & December 15, 2016
(6:30 to 9:00pm):
Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases
Safe Sleep Practices & Reducing the Risk of SIDS
Administration of Medications in Childcare
Preventing & Responding to Emergencies & Allergic Reactions
Providing a Safe Environment in Childcare
If you RSVP for a class, but will be unable to attend,
please let us know so that we may fill your seat.
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In-Person Orientation Trainings
Don’t wait until the deadline, you can get your orientation training done early!
Phone: 605-342-6464
Fax: 605-394-0153
Email: [email protected]
Early Childhood Connections
2218 Jackson Blvd. Ste. 4
Rapid City, SD 57702
All classes are FREE of charge. Please RSVP.
Registration: You may enroll by calling or e-mailing Debbie Hilt at 605-342-6464 or [email protected]. Payment for all classes is required at the time of registration. Participants will be able to register 3 months of classes at a time. For example, starting in August you will be able to register for classes being held in September, October, and November; in November you will be able to register for classes being held in December, January and February, and so on. Updates, additions and corrections to the training catalog will be sent out via email and posted on Facebook. The ECC office is closed on national and local holidays, but any classes that are scheduled on holidays will be held.
Cancellation Policy: Students who are registered for a class will be billed regardless of their attendance. In order to avoid being billed for a class you cannot attend, you must call and cancel your registration. Cancellations are taken up to the time of the class. Cancellations by voicemail are acceptable if you are not able to reach the administrative staff after 5 pm on the night of the class. Classes will be cancelled during inclement weather if there is a no travel advisory warning or if school is cancelled or dismissed early in the region of the class. Classes will also be cancelled if there is a power outage at the classroom facility. If you are unsure whether classes are cancelled, you can call our office and listen for a message, watch the local TV stations for closure information or check our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/earlychildhoodconnections). \
E - Learning Guidelines: All E - learning registrations close 48 hours prior to training. Participants are not allowed to “double-up” on a computer; each participant must log in using their own computer. E - learning classrooms will close 10 minutes after the start of the class; students not already signed in will not be allowed to enter after that time. Due to technical difficulties it is not recommended that you use smart phones or iPads to access E - learning classes. Participants must demonstrate attendance by participating in class polls and chats, as well as submitting pre and post tests and an evaluation to receive credit for the class. We realize at times it is difficult to find child care in the evenings. However, it is not appropriate to bring children to classes at Early Childhood Connections. Our learning environment is not designed to ensure the safety of children. It is also important that we are respectful of fellow students and the instructor. Please make other arrangements for your children while attending classes at Early Childhood Connections.
Again, thank you for considering Early Childhood Connections for your educational experiences. Sincerely, The Early Childhood Connections Team
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Early Childhood Connections
Family Child Care employees need
6 hours of training credits and
employees of Child Care Centers
need 20 hours!
Our classes fill up fast, and you
will not be able to get all the hours
you need in one or even 2 short
months! Plan ahead and start taking
classes now!
DON’T WAIT ‘TIL
Remember to get
your 2016 training
hours in before the
December rush!
You can register for classes
3 months prior to the session date.
Call Deb at 605-342-6464 to start
your trainings before you feel the
pinch later in the year!
The Great ECC Classroom Switch of 2016
You may have noticed in the training calendar that beginning September 1,
all the Rapid City classes will be held in Classroom #4!
Classroom #4 is upstairs, on the Front side and East end of the building
(second-to-last suite), in the same set of suites as the
Early Childhood Connections offices.
After September 1, we will no longer hold classes in Classroom #13
unless specifically noted.
After 9/1/16
Before
9/1/16
Early Childhood Connections
2218 Jackson Blvd. Ste #4
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-342-6464
1-888-999-7759
Thank you for considering Early Childhood Connections as a place to receive quality, affordable training for your
program. We feel this schedule includes many diverse opportunities to expand your knowledge in the child care field.
Early Childhood Connections is located at 2218 Jackson Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702. Our office is located at the front of the
building in suites #3, #4 and #5. Our classroom is located around the back of the building in suite #13, which is the first suite on
the right (From the front of the building, turn right on State St., then another right into the alley behind the building).