Child Care Links Resource & Referral Agency

of Harford & Cecil Counties

Fall 2014

Training Calendar

Oct—Dec

Training Registration: 443-512-0462

2105 Laurel Bush Road, Suite 105

Bel Air, MD 21015

Main Office Phone 443-512-0461

www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org

Early Bird

Save on your training classes by registering early! Register for any of the following classes by Friday, October 24, 2014 and pay only $15 a class! Hurry up, after this date, all classes go back to the regular price!

Classroom Management - October 28, 6:30 - 9:30pm (COK - 3 P) Exploring Nature with Young Children - November 6, 6:30pm-9:30pm (COK - 3CU) Cultural Diversity in your Program - November 17, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (COK - 3CO) Managing your Child’s Misbehavior - December 10, 6:30pm-9:30pm (COK 3 CD)

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!

Improving Your Daily Schedule September 11, 6pm-8pm

Lesson Planning October 16, 6pm-8pm

Curriculum: Sneak–a- Peek November 18, 6pm-8pm

All sessions will be held at Child Care Links

Child Care Links is excited to offer these free sessions to support you as

you move along in the Maryland Excels process!

(No COK clock hours will be given for these support sessions)

October 7th

Ants in their

Pants

6:30pm - 9:30 p.m.

COK: 3 CU

$15

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 Check out our Health and

Fitness Specials!

www.HealthyHarford.org

Funded by the Harford County Health Department

December 16th

Nutrition and

Obesity in

Children

6:15pm - 9:15 p.m.

COK: 3 HSN

$15

November 11th

Let’s Get Moving

6:30pm - 9:30pm

COK: 3 HSN

$15

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On-Site Workshops Do you prefer having workshops at your

site?

Can’t find the class you want on our

training calendar?

Do you feel our training locations are

“too far” away to attend?

We can come to you!

Most of our workshops are available to be taken

on the road and brought to your door!

A sampling of our workshops that can be brought on-site:

9 Hour Communications Course

Please Help Me with Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Medication Administration

And many more...

To set up an on-site

training, or for

more information,

please call us at

443-512-0462

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: Email address:

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 com-plete 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 loca-tions 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 - MSDE Orientation for Accreditation (P) 6:30pm-8:30pm - $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 validation process and discuss selecting a self-appraisal team. This workshop is required for programs pursuing MSDE Accreditation and Re-Accreditation. 2 - Child Portfolios (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - In this workshop participants will be able to define portfolios, what they are and how they can be used. Effectively document a child’s development, conduct an observation and record data, and use portfolios as a tool to evaluate and improve the overall structure of their program. 6 - Math Fun for Preschoolers (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - Participants will be able to identify the important concepts and skills preschool children can learn. You will be able to provide opportunities for children to use mathematical thinking skills everyday. 7 - Ants in their Pants (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - Sun up to sundown, “extra-busy” children have an endless supply of energy and remain on the move throughout the day. This workshop offers tried and true techniques to help you provide the best support to active learners. (Check out the Healthy Harford Flyer) 9 - Basic Sign Language (SN) 6pm-9pm - $25 - This workshop will help individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching children. 13 - 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 15 - 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

16 - Maryland Excels - What ‘s Next Support Series - Improving Your Daily Schedule 6pm-8pm - $FREE$ Having a developmentally appropriate schedule is a requirement for Maryland Excels. Come and learn more about what daily routines and activities should be included in your schedule to enhance learning opportunities and help your program succeed. Participants will also make and take your own schedule to use in your childcare. (Held at Child Care Links). 18- 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. Please Bring a Lunch! 20 - Cooking with Kids (CU, HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 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 recipes for letter pancakes, pirate boats, popcorn balls, multi-colored crayons, edible play dough and more! 21 - Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN) 6:15pm-9:15pm - $25 This course will help you identify signs and symptoms of various types of child abuse and neglect. You will also learn appropriate responses and reporting expectations according to Federal Law. We will discuss real life examples of both abuse and neglect and discuss reasons this is so prevalent in our society.

23 - Working with Parents (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - The most effective child care programs are those that actively promote and encourage parent participation. When staff work together with parents as a team, they can share and discuss information to meet children’s needs. This is a key component to the success of any program. This class is designed to foster a better staff/parent relationship and address common issues that staff face when working with children and parents. 24 - 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. 25 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm - $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. Please Bring a Lunch 28 - Classroom Management (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - To help keep your classroom running like a well-oiled machine in the coming year, we’ve collected some successful and often fun classroom management techniques from teacher across the country and around the world. (See Early Bird flyer for Special Pricing) 30 - Avoiding Burnout for Child Care Provides (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm $15 - 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. Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs

October 2014 Course Descriptions

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

2

Child Portfolios(3CD) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm Amy Ernst CCL ~ Ste 105

3 4

5 6 Math Fun for Preschoolers (3CU) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

7 Ants in their Pants ***(3CU) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm H. Cole CCL ~ Ste 105

8 9 Basic Sign Language (3SN) *** $25 6pm-9pm L. Harris CCL ~ Ste 105

10

Harford Directors Meeting

12:30pm-3pm

11

12 13 First Aid $35 6pm-9pm Paramedical Personnel CCL ~ Ste 105 (if you register for First Aid and CPR together its only $60)

14

15 CPR $35 6pm-9pm Paramedical Personnel CCL – Ste 105 (if you register for First Aid and CPR together its only $60)

16

Maryland Excels - What’s Next Support Series: Improving your Daily Schedule *FREE* 6pm-8pm CCL ~ Ste 105

17

18 Emergency and

Disaster Preparedness (3HSN, 3P) $30 9am-3pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

19

20 Cooking with Kids (1.5CU, 1.5HSN) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

21 Child Abuse & Neglect (3HSN) $25 6:15pm-9:15pm K. Trafton-Keruly CCL ~ Ste 105

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23 Working with Parents (3CO) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm B. Strama CCL ~ Ste 105

24 SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) $20 9:30am-11:30am J. Edwards CCL ~ Ste 105

25 Medication Administration (6HSN) $60 9am-3pm D. Boyce *LIMIT 10* YMCA ~ Elkton, MD *Please see note on the bottom of calendar in reference to the Medication class.

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Classroom Management (3P) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm A. Bruns CCL ~ Ste 105

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Avoiding Burnout for Child Care Providers (3P) $15 6:30pm -9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

31 NOTE for Medication Administration: Due to the limited space , all fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE! If you need to cancel you have to call within 48hrs before the class is to take place, if no call is placed or you do not show up, then you must pay to attend another 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

Early Bird

Special

1 - 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. 4 - More than Magnets (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - 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! 5 - 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. 6 - Exploring Nature with Young Children (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 - This class will open the world of nature to participants in ways that draw from what they are already doing in day-to-day routines. We will discuss simple ways to help children of all ages enjoy nature. (See Early Bird Flyer for Special Pricing) 8 - Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm - $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. Please bring a lunch! 11 - 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. (Check out the Healthy Harford Flyer) 12 - Anger Management (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - This workshop is designed to help participants determine what triggers anger and develop strategies to keep those triggers from tipping us over the edge. This session will focus on the communication process as a whole and how positive communication can be used in managing anger

13 - Basic Sign Language II (SN) 6pm-9pm - $25 - The workshop is designed to bridge the gap between the deaf community and the hearing population through deaf awareness and introduction to deaf culture. Participants will learn basic sign. 14 - 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. 14 - 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 center. 15 - 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. Please bring a lunch! 17 - Cultural Diversity in Your Program (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - Positive interaction and understanding of the abilities, cultures, generations and differences of others helps to develop effective working relationships. (See Early Bird Flyer for Special Pricing)

18 - Maryland Excels - What ’s Next Support Series - Curriculum - Sneak– a - Peek 6pm-8pm - $FREE$ Come and view the newly approved MSDE recommended curricula for early childhood programs. (Held at Child Care Links).

19 - Helping Children Deal with Grief (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $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, development behavior when faced with loss at different stages of childhood, and how to help. 20 - Anxiety in Children (1.5SN, 1.5HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 Aid providers in understanding how anxiety looks in children and the reasons behind it. Provides practical strategies and ideas for helping children to cope with anxiety.

21 - 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. 21- 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. 22 - 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. 22 - 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

November 2014 Course Descriptions

November 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

(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: (HSN) Health, Safety, Nutrition (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 need to cancel you have to call within 48hrs before the class is to take place, if no call is placed or you do not show up, then you must pay to attend another workshop on another date.

1

First Aid & CPR $60 Both /$35 First Aid only (8:30am-12:30pm) $35 CPR only (1pm-5pm) Paramedical Personnel CCL ~Ste 105

2 3

4

More than Magnets (3CU) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm A. Ernst YMCA ~ Elkton , MD

5

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

6 Exploring Nature with Young Children (3CU) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm H. Cole CCL ~ Ste 105

7

8 Medication Administration (6HSN) $60 9am - 3pm *LIMIT 10* K. Rowland CCL ~ Ste 105

9

10

11 Let’s Get Moving (3HSN) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm T. Brady CCL ~ Ste 105

12 Anger Management (3P) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm P. Scroggins CCL ~ Ste 105

13

Basic Sign Language II (3SN) *** $25 6pm-9pm L. Harris CCL ~ Ste 105

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

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

16 17 Cultural Diversity in your Program (3CO) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm B. Strama CCL ~ Ste 105

18 Maryland Excels- What’s Next Support Series: Curriculum: Sneak–a- Peek *FREE* 6pm-8pm CCL ~ Ste 105

19 Helping

Children Deal with Grief (3CD)*** $25 6:30pm-9:30pm A. Bruns CCL ~ Ste 105

20 Anxiety in Children (1.5SN, 1.5HSN) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

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

22 Pre-Service Mod #5 (P) $35 8:30am-12:30pm ___________________________________ Pre-Service Mod #6(CO) $35 1pm-5pm B. Strama CCL ~ STE 105

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CCL Closed

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CCL Closed

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***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.***

Early Bird

Special

Early Bird

December 2014 Course Descriptions 1 - Understanding Multiple Intelligence (SN, CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - Defining, understanding and creating lessons for all multiple intelligences to help children learn to the best of their abilities. 2 - 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. 3 - 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. 4- 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. 5 - 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. 6 - Medication Administration (HSN) (Part 1) 9am-3pm - $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. Please Bring a Lunch !

8 - Please Help Me with Lesson Planning (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 - Effective learning begins with effective planning. Lesson planning is a crucial part of helping children grow and learn while they are in the daily care of their childcare providers. This workshop focuses on the elements of lesson planning that include designing, implementing, and evaluating learning outcomes. 9 - Thinking Outside the Box - After School Activities (CU, HSN) 6:30pm - 9:30pm - $15 - Learn how to think "Outside the Box" when planning lessons for school aged children. We will integrate literacy, science, math problem solving, art, music, fitness and nutrition activities during this interactive workshop. In addition, we will discuss the basics of STEM education and engages in STEM activities. 10 - Managing Your Child’s Misbehavior (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm $25 - This workshop is designed to help providers gain knowledge on promoting good behavior as well as taking a look at how to promote good behavior with a positive approach. (See Early Bird Flyer for Special Pricing)

13- 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. Please Bring a Lunch !

15 - Building Self Esteem in Children (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $15 - Learn the principles of self-esteem and how to recognize children’s feelings. How do we enhance a child’s self-esteem? 16 - Nutrition and Obesity in Children (HSN) 6:15pm -9:15pm - $20 - 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. (Check out the Healthy Harford Flyer) 18 - Marketing Your Program (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm - $25 - This class will walk participants through the steps needed to support the enrollment in their programs and look at creative ways to best organize the structure of their programs, as well as other critical ways to improve upon their overall organizational skills. Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs

December 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

(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: (HSN) Health, Safety, Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs

1

Understanding Multiple Intelligences (2SN, 1 CU) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm B. Strama CCL ~ Ste 105

2 First Aid $35 6pm-9pm Paramedical Personnel CCL ~ Ste 105 (if you register for First Aid and CPR together its only $60)

3 Making Families Welcome (3CO) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm A. Bruns CCL ~ Ste 105

4 CPR $35 6pm-9pm Paramedical Personnel CCL – Ste 105 (if you register for First Aid and CPR together its only $60)

5 Harford Directors

Meeting 12:30pm-3pm

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

6 Medication

Administration (6HSN) $60 9am-3pm D. Boyce *LIMIT 10* YMCA ~ Elkton, MD *Please see note on the bottom of calendar in reference to the Medication class.

Please bring a lunch!

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Please Help Me with Lesson Planning (3CU) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm T. Brady CCL ~ Ste 105

9 Thinking Outside

the Box -After School Activities (2CU, 1 HSN) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

10 Managing your Child’s Misbehavior (3CD) *** $25 6:30pm-9:30pm A. Ernst CCL ~ Ste 105

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13 Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (3HSN, 3P) $30 9am-3pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD Please bring a lunch !

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15 Building Self-Esteem in Children (3CD) $15 6:30pm-9:30pm M. Knaub YMCA ~ Elkton, MD

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Nutrition and Obesity in Children (3HSN)*** $15 6:15pm-9:15pm K. Trafton-Keruly CCL ~ Ste 105

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Marketing Your Program (3P) $25 6:30pm-9:30pm H. Cole CCL ~ Ste 105

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***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 need to cancel you have to call within 48hrs before the class is to take place, if no call is placed or you do not show up, then you must pay to attend another workshop on another date.

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