Tender Timeschildcarehelp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Final-Oct-Dec-FY18.pdfAchieve a level 4 on areer Ladder Meet job requirements Reinforce your commitment to early childhood

Tammy’s Corner CAC– Five County St. George 1070 W. 1600 S. Bldg. B St. George, UT 84770 (435) 628-4843 (888) 344-4896

Carrie Sigler [email protected] Director

Tammy Douglas [email protected] Quality Improvement Supervisor

Diana Ramirez [email protected] Office Assistant

CAC– Five County Cedar City 585 N. Main St. Ste. 4 Cedar City, UT 84721 (435) 586-8722 (800) 543-7527

Kim Kitteridge [email protected] Training Coordinator

Nathan Reeves [email protected] Data Specialist

CAC– Five County Richfield 201 E. 500 N. Richfield, UT 84701 (435) 201-3737

Stephanie Mikesell [email protected] Trainer Supervisor

Megan Westenskow [email protected] Quality Improvement Specialist

(435) 730-6613

Fall Quarterly Newsletter October, November, December

Tender Times

Ahoy Mates ! What a great way to celebrate the end of Summer and welcome in Fall with the Early Childhood Collaboration Conference which was held September 22nd & 23rd at Dixie State University. The theme,” Keep Calm and Sail On- Helping Children Navigate their World” was emphasized throughout the conference with amazing classes and exceptional speakers. We started off Friday with a “Sail Away Provider night”. Our presenter was Hannah Rothlin a Mind Body Specialist at the LiVe Well Center from Dixie Regional Medical Center who helped us learn and practice important techniques for relaxation and dealing with stress! The night was topped off with a treat from Zeppe’s. Saturday began early with registration, a warm welcome and inspiring keynote address by Nathan Cureton, teacher, author, and passionate speaker. His words were inspiring and motivational as he educated us with his knowledge and experience working with students and families. Throughout the morning and then again after lunch, participants were able to choose classes and workshops dealing with a range of topics from Trauma Awareness, Math, Science, Music and Art, along with classes on Brain Science, Autism, Play, Understanding the Challenges of Early Childhood Behavior and many, many more. We appreciate the vast diversity of our presenters and are grateful for their time spent sharing with each of us at this conference. Lunch was a busy time as we listened and participated in a Lunch-And-Learn with Keri Allred who is the Director Tri-Chair for the Utah Head Start Association. We were reminded of the importance of Advocacy and were able to share our own experiences with “making a difference” in the lives of the children we serve. Various vendors were available during the day and raffle items that are so generously donated each year were a huge success as always. The afternoon air began to cool as the conference concluded and we watched many happy and re-energized, motivated childcare providers and teachers leave with great ideas, new concepts and fun memories of this year’s Early Childhood Collab-oration Conference. As a Care About Childcare staff, we would like to thank all those who helped in any way to make this conference possible. We are grateful to you and to everyone who participated and hope to see you next year! Thank You for your dedication and continued service and remember to “Keep Calm and Sail On” as you continue to “Help Children Navigate Their World”. Tammy, Carrie, Stephanie, Megan, Kim, Nathan, Diana.

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Maximize your Referrals Updating your vacancies for parents is simple and benefits your program!

(1) call Nathan @ 800-543-7527 (2) Email: [email protected]

(3) go on-line and do it yourself: CAC Facility Update

October, November, December Care About Childcare— Five County

Benefits of The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™

Advance your career Show Demonstrated competency in the EC field

Achieve a level 4 on Career Ladder Meet job requirements

Reinforce your commitment to early childhood education

Provide parents with peace of mind Understand developmentally appropriate practice

Increase your confidence

If you are interested please call: Stephanie at 435-201-3737 or Carrie 888-344-4896

Page 3 Professional Development

Incentives

Page 4 17th Annual Southern Utah

Collaboration Conference

Page 5 Developmental Screening/Save

the date

Page 6-7 Bundle Up and Get Outside

Page 8-9 Class Calendar

Page 10-11 Community Based Classes/

Resources

Page 12 Important Announcements

Page 13 Provider Coaching Program/

Instructor Spotlight

Page 14 Demonstrated Competency

Page 15-16 Course Registration Form

We are Pleased to Announce…

Is now…

The new website address is http://urpd.usu.edu

and the new email is now [email protected]. Mailing

address and phone numbers remain the same.

http://urpd.usu.edu/

mailto:[email protected]

P ro f e s s i o na l D e v e lo pm en t i n c e n t i v e s


Sanpete County Tina Clark

Heather Hiatt Stacy Stafford

Millard County Katia Ordaz

Iron County Marijean Aguayo

Robyn Buhler Carlene Hanson

Bonnie Melancon Valerie Neeley Alissa Starnes

Washington County Raquel Gallas Toni Gubler

Kristine Layton Lindsey Shonkwiller

Lauri Steiner

Annual Professional Development Incentives

Sevier County Mindy Coleman

Congratulations to the fol lowing child care providers who have recently received Utah State Career Ladder Levels, Endorsements, and Annual

Professional Development Incentives.

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Level 1 Gaylene Knoke Alissa Starnes

Wendi Gonzales

Level 2 Gaylene Knoke

Still thinking about getting your CDA? Now is the time.

Career Ladder Levels

& Endorsements Level 10

Lindsey Shonkwiller

GEW Marcie Schear

Level 4 Katia Ordaz

Veronica Rodriguez

Another CDA Cohort is about to begin!

120 hours of training (12 courses—$192 value) - Free Portfolio class support - Free!

CDA Books and materials - Free! CDA application (we will pay the $425 application fee!)

Portfolio materials - Free! One-on-one assistance throughout CDA process - Free!

If you are interested please call now and get on the list:

Stephanie (Six County) 435-201-3737 or Carrie (Five County) 888-344-4896


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Ahoy Mates! Remembering the 17th Annual Southern Utah

Collaboration Conference

Funding is provided by the Department of Workforce

Services, Office of Child Care.

Adapted from Penn State Extension

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Save the date for the 2018 Utah Early Childhood Conference

March 3, 2018

Featuring Keynote Speaker

Dr. Bailey

of Conscious Discipline

Did you know that developmental screening is a good first step in getting to know a child? It helps you to learn:

Which developmental milestones children have reached

If children have any specific physical health needs

If children have possible hearing or vision concerns

Each child’s social and emotional strengths and challenges

Visit http://urpd.usu.edu/developmental-screening for two flyers from http://www.helpmegrowutah.org, an agency that can help you incorporate developmental screening using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE) into your program. The first contains information for you, the child care provider. The other is a handout you can give to the parents of the children enrolled in your program. If you have any questions about developmental screening training, you can contact your local Care About Childcare agency. If you have questions regarding the ASQ-3 or ASQ-SE, you can contact Justin Knuckles with the Bureau of Child Development at 801-273-2908 or [email protected].

Kids in Care (K.I.C) helps job seekers! Have you recently lost your job? It's hard to find a new job when you have no one to watch your kids while you search.

The Kids in Care program reimburses regulated child care providers for caring for children while parents engage in

formal job search activities! The Kids in Care program is for unemployed parents. Parents need to meet specified

financial eligibility requirements based upon federal regulations. Providers can be reimbursed for up to 150 hours of

'drop in' child care for each Kids in Care family they provide care for. If you would like more information on the Kids

in Care Program, go to: www.cssutah.org/kids-in-care or Please call Tina Kofford at: (801) 326-4399

How Snowy, Cold Weather Benefits Children’s Development and Health When the weather drops into the single digits, it is common for parents to want their children to stay indoors to play. Before you go and curse the cold weather for keeping your playful children indoors all winter, let’s consider all of the benefits that cold weather has when it comes to children’s health, development, and well-being.

1. Children get to see the outdoors through a new lens During the summer months, children become used to the warm, green climate that the season has to offer. After the change in season or the first snowfall, children view their environment through a different lens: fallen leaves, brown grass, snow, ice. This new lens enables them to imagine the outdoors differently and to be creative and play in different ways.

2. Increases in Exercise and Using Different Muscles

3. The winter months provide us with different ways of moving our bodies, such as sledding, walking up a snow hill, or building a snowman. Our larger muscles are put to great use in the winter months due to the challenges that snow provides. This large-muscle use and increase in physical activity support children’s gross motor development and overall health.

3. Getting Fresh Air and Avoiding Bacteria Most adults associate the winter months with getting colds and illnesses such as the flu. However, it is not the cold weather that necessarily causes colds and flus—it is increased exposure to indoor environments where bacteria and viruses live. For example, during the winter months, you turn on your home’s heating and venting systems. The

bacteria and viruses within your home are continuously being moved

around inside. Adults and children who spend long

periods of time in a heated and poorly ventilated home, without exposure to fresh air, can easily

pass germs to each other.

4. New Challenges and Problem-Solving

Weather that we consider “messy” provides environments and materials that are inspiring and fun for children; for example, patches of ice, large snow hills, and trees covered in snow. These environments provide children with opportunities for new challenges, such as sliding down the ice patch and climbing a snow hill. Engagement with outdoor environments in the winter provokes new problem-solving skills— “How can I slide down this ice patch without falling?” “How fast can I run up this snow hill?” “Can I climb this tree using a branch as a snow pick?” The ever-changing environments that the winter months have to offer provide children with the challenges that they so often crave.


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BUNDLE UP AND GET OUTSIDE

By: Caileigh Flannigan

Adapted from communityplaythings.com

Indoor:

Bring Snow inside to put into sensory table and create a fun activity.

Create a snowy road with white fabric, blankets, etc. then get trucks to create snowplows or you can bring in little shovels so children can remove the snow.

Ball Sorting Station: Get cups, spoons, and cotton balls have children practice scooping up the balls and placing them in the cups.

Using white playdoh have children create a snowman.


Outdoor:

Spray Art: Fill Spray bottles with water and food coloring and allow children to color the snow.

Make a target that children can throw snowballs or

use buckets for children to toss the snowballs into.

Snow Hunt: Hide colorful objects around the yard

and have children go on a search to find these objects hidden in the snow.

Using black paper add a little snow and get some

magnifying glasses out so children can look at the different snowflakes.

Pin the carrot on the Snowman, build a snowman

have children try a place the carrot on the snowman blindfolded.

Frozen Bubbles: When temperature gets colder

blowing bubbles outside makes it harder for bubbles to pop as fast

Decorative Ice Balls: Collect materials from

outside, pinecones, rocks, sticks, etc. Freeze items in a balloon. When frozen remove balloon and you will have a decorative ice ball, you can also use food coloring to add color.

5. Vitamin D Exposure When we stay indoors during the winter, we are not only missing out on play, but also

on necessary vitamins that the outdoor environment gives us. Children get vitamin D through sun exposure, and absorb it even though the sun is not as warm in the winter. Vitamin D helps regulate mental and emotional moods, doing so by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin plays an important role in regulating mood and keeping us happy. So, the more exposure you have to the sun, the higher your serotonin levels will be. It is recommended that you get at least half an hour of playtime outdoors in the winter.

Winter Activities

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Class Calendar Register online at least 5 days before the first day of

class. www.careaboutchildcare.utah.gov

Continuing Education Units (CEU): Career Ladder levels 5-8 classes have CEU credit available! If you wish to pay the extra fee to get CEU credit, you can get a copy of the CEU homework on URPD’s (CCPDI)

website. (http://urpd.usu.edu)


Levels Title/Description Location Time/Date Cost Hrs.

Basic Child Care

N/A

Basic Child Care Setting up and organizing your child care business: record keeping, basic child development, age appropriate activities, health and safety principles & more. This class is required for new Licensed Family Providers who are applying for the Start-up Grant.

Cedar City Five County AOG 585 N. Main Street

Oct 28 One Sat 8am-1pm

$10 5

Career ladder level 1-3

1

Healthy Care In this course participants will learn about child care health and safety issues. Topics include: communicable diseases, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, child abuse and neglect, injury prevention, emergency procedures, nutrition, sick children, and medication administration.

St. George Five County AOG

1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B

Nov 4 &18 Two Sat 8am-1pm

$16 10

1-3 5-8

Making Learning Fun In this course participants will learn about best practices for early childhood programs. Topics include: effective teachers, play versus academics, project approach to curriculum development, art, cooking, the importance of outdoor play, dramatic play, and music

Beaver Oct 4 & 11 Two Wed 7-9:30pm

$10 5

1-3

Back to the Basics: Music in the Classroom In this course participants will learn the value of music in the classroom. They will be taught techniques in teaching music to children and important reminders to know throughout singing time. Also, participants will learn fun and interactive songs that are easy for children to learn.

Richfield DWS North 201 E 500 N

Oct 17 One Tue 7-9:30pm

$5 2.5

1-3

Back to the Basics: Methods in Playdough In this course participants will learn methods of using playdough and skills that children will learn by implementing playdough into a best practice classroom. Come and explore the fun with us!


Dec 14 One Thu 7-9:30pm

$5 2.5

2-3

Learning to Get Along In this course participants learn effective strategies for supporting young children's social and emotional development. Areas of focus include: fostering self-esteem and independence, learning to get along in a group, and behavioral guidance.


Dec 2, 5 & 7 One Sat, Tue & Thu

Tue & Thu: 7-9:30pm Sat: 8am-1pm

$16 10

2-3 5-8

Creating a Preschool Curriculum In this course participants will learn how to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum. They will learn about child domains, room arrangement, how to create a curriculum web, how to create a lesson plan, and what a story stretcher is. They will also learn activities that support “whole child” learning in the areas of art, music and science.


1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B

Dec 9 One Sat 8am-1pm

$10 5

Register early! Each class has a limited number of seats depending on location. You are encouraged to register early to secure your place. Arrive on Time! If you are using the class for Career Ladder credit, please make sure you arrive before the class begins to ensure you receive credit for attending. If you arrive late or leave early, you can use the hours for licensing only. The entire session will need to be re-taken for Career Ladder credit. Behave in a Professional Manner During Class! If an instructor must give you a verbal warning about disruptive behavior it can endanger your participation in the professional development system. Please No Infants or Children. Infants and children are not allowed in class. It is not developmentally appropriate for them to be there.

Thanks For Remembering Our Class Guidelines

http://urpd.usu.edu/

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Levels Title/Description Location Time/Date Cost Hrs.

Career ladder levels 5-8

5-8

School Readiness Standards, Course 2: Mathematics In this course, based on Utah’s Early Childhood Core Standards, participants will learn how to effectively and appropriately foster preschooler’s early math and science skills for school readiness. Areas of focus include: concepts of number and counting, shapes, spatial relations, patterning, sorting, comparing, and measurement.


1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B

Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24 Four Tue 7-9:30pm

$16 10

1-3 5-8

Making Learning Fun In this course participants will learn about best practices for early childhood programs. Topics include: effective teachers, play versus academics, project approach to curriculum development, art, cooking, the importance of outdoor play, dramatic play, and music

Beaver location

Oct 4 & 11 Two Wed 7-9:30pm

$10 5

5-8

Diving into Developmental Screening: ASQ-3 Ages & Stages Question-naire Learn how to use the developmental screening tool known as the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. They will learn how to work with parents to help develop an understanding of child development, check to see if development is on track, identify children who might be at risk for developmental delay, and support children’s development with learning activities.


Oct 25, Nov 1, 8 &15

$16 10

5-8

Infant Toddler, Course 3 Learning in Infancy & Toddlerhood In this course participants explore how infants and toddlers learn. Areas of focus include: cognitive discoveries of infancy, the role of the caregiver in supporting learning, stages of infancy, and language development.


1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B

Oct 28, 30, 7 & Nov 1 Four Wed 7-9:30pm

$16 10

5-8

Sailing into Social Emotional Screening: ASQ-SE Please note completion of “Diving into Developmental Screening: ASQ-3” prior to “Sailing into Social Emotional Screening” is highly recommended. In this course participants will learn that the overall well-being of children is directly related to their ability to successfully regulate their emotions and manage their social interactions in ways that are acceptable to themselves and others. They will become familiar with the Social/Emotional component of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire, and learn how they can partner with their local health department to help parents who have concerns about their children's social and emotional development.


Nov 7, 9, 14 & 16 Two Tue & Thu

7-9:30pm $16 10

5-8

What Do You Do with the Mad that You Feel? Learn that controlling anger is a skill that children learn from their caregivers. They will develop an understanding of how to develop their own self-control, and examine ways to help children develop self-control. Learn intervention strategies when children are overwhelmed with anger and frustration.

Gunnison Gunnison City Office

38 W Center St.

Nov 18 One Sat

8am-1pm $10 5

2-3 5-8

Creating a Preschool Curriculum In this course participants will learn how to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum. They will learn about child domains, room arrangement, how to create a curriculum web, how to create a lesson plan, and what a story stretcher is. They will also learn activities that support “whole child” learning in the areas of art, music and science.


1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B

Dec 9 One Sat

8am-1pm $10 5


Provider Resource Night

is coming to Gunnison on November 9 & Richfield November 16

From 7-8:30 PM

Join us for a fun night as we Make-and-Take an ‘I Spy Bott le ’ and learn more about Learning Centers. Materials are limited.

More informat ion will be sent out via email.

Community Based Classes/Resources Title/Description Date/Time Contact Cost

New licensee training Cedar City

Oct 26

2-4:30pm

&

St. George

Dec 15

10am-12:30pm

Child Care Licensing

Charlotte Woodward

801-828-8497

[email protected] No Fee

Family (in-home) Child Care New Licensee Training

Center Child Care New Licensee Training for Owners & Directors

Free licensing rule training Child Care Licensing offers training on the licensing rules for centers and

home child care providers. For a state-wide training schedule, call the

Child Care Licensing or visit the Child Care Licensing website,

Refer to Website:

www.health.utah.gov/licensing

Child Care Licensing

801-828-8497

www.health.utah.gov/licensing

Call for

info

Center Rules Training Call for info Child Care Licensing

Charlotte Woodward

801-828-8497

No Fee Home Rules Training

Call for info

Center director endorsements NCCA National Administrator’s Credential (NAC)

Developed by the National Child Care Association, participants learn

skills and strategies for successful program administration of child care

centers. This class is offered by UPCCA.

Call for information

For information contact: Mirinda

Schiele at [email protected]

or Visit the UPCCA web site at

http://www.utahchildcare.org

Call for

Info


Approved Career Ladder Courses Online

CPR and first aid County Training Source Contact Info County Training Source Contact Info

Garfield Garfield Memorial Hospital 435-676-8811 Sevier Diane Barney 435-896-5103

South West Applied Technology College 435-586-2899

Washington

CPR—St. George

Belinda Gugilelmo

630-738-0694

Iron Valley View Medical Center 435-868-5496 Rob Hooper 435-619-1931

Rob Hooper 435-619-1931 Dixie Applied Technology Center 435-674-8641

Sanpete

Gunnison Valley Fire Dept. 435-813-2572 Wayne Wayne County Health 435-836-1316

Gunnison Valley Hospital 435-528-2156 Beaver Milford Valley Hospital 435-387-2411

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Go to http://urpd.usu.edu click on Professional Development on left side bar

and click “Approved Online Career Ladder Courses”

mailto:[email protected]

The Professional Family Childcare Association of Utah (PFCCA)

The Professional Family Childcare Association of Utah (PFCCA) provides support and benefits to Family Child Care providers all over the state. We’d love to have you join us!

The new PFCCA Board has jumped right in and has been busy working for Utah’s providers! In April we ran in the Calling All Heroes Fun Run, a charitable event to help prevent child abuse and neglect. In May we held our annual Provider Appreciation Day event and had a roaring good time with association members at our Dinosaur themed event!

We have also been busy attending committee meetings and hearings.

PFCCA is excited to announce a few changes to the board! Kat Martinez is joining us as our new Newsletter Editor. Kristy DeGraaf -is moving to our newly formed Social Media and Publicity specialist. These changes will help us better meet

members needs and advocate even more effectively for Utah’s children and their child care providers!

Are you looking to connect with other family child care providers? Are you seeking high quality training and networking opportunities? Consider attending the NAFCC Annual Conference to be held in Mobile, Alabama - July 19-22, 2017! More information can be found here: https://www.nafcc.org/Conference2017. Looking for something closer to home? Watch

for details on the PFCCA Fall Conference to be held in November 2017. Details coming soon on the website.

Have you been waiting to join PFCCA or renew your membership? We have an exciting giveaway for anyone who joins PFCCA while supplies last! If you’ve been waiting it’s the perfect time! Refer your friends, find a network of support and

help us improve the quality of care across Utah!

Chapter Meetings - We continue to provide quality and fun trainings every month at chapters throughout Utah. These trainings count as face-to-face trainings for licensing purposes. For more information about your local chapter visit our website at pfcca.org. Can’t find a local chapter? We are always looking for motivated chapter directors! Contact Sunny

at [email protected] for more information on starting a chapter in your area. Contact us: PO Box 57931 SLC, UT 84157, 1-800-430-6026

Food handlers permit Receive your Food Handler’s Permit ONLINE

If you live in Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane or Washington County, go to: www.swuhealth.org/online-food-handlers

If you live in Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier or Wayne County,

http://www.centralutahpublichealth.com/food_safety.html

Receive your Food Handler’s Permit IN PERSON, call your local Health Department for dates and times:

Southwest Utah Public Health Department Central Utah Public Health Department

County Location County Location County Location County Location

Beaver Beaver 435-438-2482

Kane Kanab 435-644-2537

Millard Delta 435-864-3912

Sanpete Manti 435-835-2231

Garfield Panguitch 435-676-8800

Washington St. George 435-986-2580

Fillmore 435-743-5723

Mt. Pleasant 435-462-2449

Iron Cedar City 435-586-2437

Sevier & Richfield 435-896-5451

Wayne Richfield 435-896-5451

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Community Based Classes/Resources October, November, December Care About Childcare— Five County

https://www.nafcc.org/Conference2017

http://pfcca.org


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Important Announcements

The Professional Development Award (PDA) is now called the Professional Development Incentive, (PDI).

New Career Ladder Options

There is no longer a minimum of face-to-face hours for Career Ladder Levels 1-3 and 5-8. Levels 1-3 and 5-8 may be earned by taking Career Ladder approved online courses. Levels 5-8 may also be earned through Early Childhood CEUs. Check the newly updated approval list https://urpd.usu.edu/professional-development/approved-career-ladder-courses

We expanded the options for earning Career Ladder Endorsements. You can still earn endorsements with Career Ladder approved clock hours, but now you may also use

Endorsement topic specific CEU’s or college credits. Visit https://urpd.usu.edu/endorsements for more specific information on the Career Ladder Endorsements.

The Food Handler’s certificate is no longer a requirement for Career Ladder Level 1 (First Aid and

CPR remain a requirement for Level 1). Food Handler’s, First Aid, CPR and First Aid/CPR/AED

certificates may now be used for Levels 1-3 and 5-8. Current valid certificates will be awarded

“flat acceptances” as follows:

Please note that Food Handler’s, First Aid and CPR certificates may each be used for the annual

training requirement for the Professional Development Incentive once every three years but not

repeated to move Levels on the Career Ladder.

Effective July 1, 2018, if you do not have a Demonstrated Competency (DC) for Ca-reer Ladder Level 4, but were awarded further Career Ladder levels prior to this requirement, your annual PDI amount will revert to the monetary value associated with whichever Career Ladder Level you previously earned before Level 4 (Level 1, 2,

or 3). In order to maintain your current PDI amount, you must receive a DC. If you have a Career Ladder Level 9 or 10 the DC requirement is not applicable. Log in to your CAC Profile to see if this applies to you and if your financial incentive will be affected. You can visit https://urpd.usu.edu/professional-development/approved-demonstrated-competencies/index to see a list of approved Demonstrated Competencies.


Provider Coaching Program

Instructor Spotlight! My name is Sarah Bagley. I live in Annabella Utah with my wonderful husband and four children. Baxter 17 Branson 15 Bentley 10 and Bergun 3. They are the light of my life. I have worked for Central Utah Public Health Department for 6 year as an Health Educator. I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. Things I enjoy doing are spending time with my family, camping, ATV riding, boating at Lake Powell and watching my children in all they do. I enjoy eating a good steak dinner. I am a country girl, I love fresh air. I look forward to meeting more providers in the training that I will be teaching.

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I felt so privileged to have had the opportunity with the CAC Coaching Program to earn PC grants. Megan was so great to work with and so helpful not only with the toys, but with examples of paperwork needed, diagraming the play areas inside and outside

playground. The program taught me how it is more than just toys and how different toys, activities, and food play a role in children’s growth. We were sad the program came

to an end. _Sonya Hansen

The PC program was a life saver. I'm a single mom of two kids under the age of three. I have a passion for helping children and teaching through hands on experience. With Megan's help I was able to make that happen. I love the concept of ro-tating different toy themes and not having too many toys out at once. This helps keep the kids from getting over stimulated and engages them in a learning experience.

_grace Johnston

The Provider Coaching Program is designed for family and center providers to improve the quality of care in

their program. Care About Childcare has coaches to assist you in setting and achieving professional goals.

Upon the completion of 20-30 hours, providers will be able to purchase $400 worth of materials or equipment

for their program. Call and find out how you can get started with this educational and rewarding program.

Space is limited but a waiting list will be available.

Tammy Douglas 5 County Area

888-344-4896 [email protected] Megan Westenskow

6 county Area 435-730-6613 [email protected]

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In July of 2013 we announced a change to the Career Ladder System that will require Early Childhood Professionals to have a Demonstrated Competency by

July 1, 2018. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we have received about this change.

What is a Demonstrated Competency?

A Demonstrated Competency (D.C.) is comprised of training, assessment, and an observation. A D.C. indicates that an Early Childhood Professional has

taken at least 120 hours of training and is able to put that training into practice. These D.C.s are recognized throughout the state of Utah, belong to the

provider not the program, and are portable. Providers who have earned a D.C. can take it with them anywhere they go in licensed care in Utah and have it

count.

Why are we now being required to get a D.C.?

The Office of Child Care (OCC) manages the Utah Registry for Professional Development (URPD) where the annual Professional Development Awards

come from. OCC is monitored by The Federal Administration for Children and Families. The Federal Office has told OCC that every dollar given to pro-

viders needs to be tied to quality, and that quality needs to be verified. The new D.C. will fulfill those federal requirements.

How can I get a D.C. if I am new to the Career Ladder?

There are ten pathways that anyone can choose from in order to get a D.C. They are:

Is there a cost for a CDA?

Yes the cost is $425; however, any provider currently working in a licensed child care program is eligible for a scholarship of $425. Visit URPD at

http://urpd.usu.edu and click on the Scholarship option.

Is there assistance for me if I want to get my CDA and I am not sure how to get started or need some support?

Yes! Each of the local Care About Childcare Agencies have CDA Coaches that can give all kinds of free support. Just contact your local CAC agency.

http://www.childcarehelp.org

What if I already have a Level 5, 6, 7 or 8 and I earned it before the change?

You may choose any of the ten pathways listed above or you may from choose two additional pathways that are available just for you

1. Training that includes the 6 specific classes + observation + portfolio

2. Training that includes the 6 specific classes + observation + 4 CEU’s from the local Care About Childcare Agencies

What are the six specific classes that are needed for options 3, 11, and 12?

Where do I find out more information about what is in option 11, the portfolio option?

Visit the URPD website at http://urpd.usu.edu . Go to the Professional Development Tab, the Demonstrated Competencies Tab, and click on this option.

Where do I find out what is in an observation and how I can arrange to get an observation?

Visit the URPD website at http://urpd.usu.edu . Go to the Professional Development Tab, the Demonstrated Competencies Tab, and click on Observation

Information

Is there a cost for an observation?

Yes, the cost is $100; however, scholarships are available through URPD.

Simply contact URPD at http://urpd.usu.edu and click on Scholarship Option.

What will happen if I already have a higher level and I don’t want to get a D.C.?

You will retain your Career Ladder Level, but will receive a lower amount for your Professional Development Award. If, at any time after the deadline you

choose to get a demonstrated competency, your annual professional development award will resume to the higher amount.

1. CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) 6. Early Childhood College Practicum (within the last 5 years)

2. CCP (Child Care Professional Credential) 7. Current Montessori Certification

3. National Administrators Credential (NAC) + 6 specific classes + observation 8. Current NAFCC Accreditation for Family Child Care Providers

4. High School Skills Certificate (within the last 5 years) 9. Associates Degree (with 15 or more early childhood credits)

5. Current Teaching Credential + observation 10. Bachelor Degree (with 15 or more early childhood credits)

1. Ages & Stages 4. Strong & Smart

2. Learning in the Early Years 5. Learning to Get Along

3. A Great Place for Kids 6. Advanced Child Development

Print Legal Name:

Primary Phone:

Secondary Phone (i.e. work):

Email Address:

Home Mailing Address (no center addresses please):

Street/PO Box:

City/Zip:

Birthdate:

Check Type of Provider: Licensed Family Residential Certificate In Process

Center Other:

Employer:

Position Title:

Approximate Start Date:

I understand and agree to the Participant Code of Conduct (page 2). I also understand that I must be in class when the instructor begins in order to obtain Career Ladder credit.

Signature: Date:


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Course Title

Location

Date(s)

Fee

Amount Enclosed

COURSE REGISTRATION FORM

Registrations must be received by us 5 working days prior to the start of the course. If full payment is NOT received

by the last session of the course, credit will be forfeited. (The course w ill then have to be paid for and retaken for credit

to be issued.) We will not accept registration forms without the Code of Conduct. Additional registration forms may be

downloaded from our website http://childcarehelp.org/training.htm or call 800-543-7527 for assistance.

If you can register online, please visit http://careaboutchildcare.utah.gov/ and log in under the

Provider tab. Click on Class Calendar to view upcoming courses (be sure the Region selected

is “CAC-Five County Association of Governments”.) Select the class(es) you want to attend and

add to your shopping cart. Pay with a debit or credit card.

FOR A COURSE SCHEDULE, LOOK IN THE TENDER TIMES NEWSLETTER OR VISIT

WWW.CAREABOUTCHILDCARE.UTAH.GOV

To register using this form, please fill in the following:

Total Amount Enclosed

Make Checks Payable to:

Five County OG

Mail your payment & this form to:

Care About Childcare—Five County 585 North Main Street, Suite 4

Cedar City, UT 84721

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1. Punctuality I Attendance: I understand that I must be in class at or before the time scheduled for class to begin in order to obtain credit for the class. If I arrive after the time that class is scheduled to begin, I can use the time that I was actually in attendance for li-censing credit, but I will have to repeat the full 2 1/2 hour session to get Career Ladder credit for the course. This includes returning on time from breaks and lunch. Class will begin when the instructor determines that it is time to start. I understand that if I am not present during the entire class period, I will not receive Career Ladder credit for the session, and will have to repeat the full 2 1/2 hour session in order to receive credit for the course.

2. Disruptive Behavior: I will be respectful to all personnel that support the Professional Development System (i.e.: Care About Child-care/CCR&R staff, URPD/CCPDI staff, OCC staff, etc.). I will not use obscene, profane, threatening, discriminatory, harassing or abu-sive language. During class, I will be respectful to the instructor and others in attendance during each class session. I will not engage in any conversation or behavior that is disruptive or disrespectful to the instructor or other participants in the class. I will attentively par-ticipate in class. I will not text message or make cell phone calls during class time. I understand that I am required to turn my cell phone and/or other electronic devices off or turn them to vibrate during class time. I will limit all cell phone calls to break time or after class time. I will not engage in disruptive private conversations during class time. If I must bring food or drink to class, I will eat quietly and will not allow food or drink to become disruptive or distracting to the instructor or other class participants.

3. Illegal Activity/Health & Safety: I understand that any illegal activity, including behavior that threatens the health or safety of the in-structor or another class participant before, during or after class will be cause for my immediate expulsion from class and permanent suspension from participation in the Career Ladder and the Professional Development Incentive, and that such behavior may be re-ported to law enforcement. I understand that I may be asked to leave a class if my condition prevents me from participating or is disrup-tive to the class environment.

4. Children: I understand that adult training classes are not a developmentally appropriate environment for children of any age. I will not bring children to class.

5. Class Roll: I understand that in order to receive credit for each class session, I must sign my full legal name on the roll before class begins. I understand that failure to do so will result in my not receiving credit for the class session. I understand that I may not sign the roll for someone else.

6. Confidentiality: I understand that confidentiality is extremely important. I understand that I must keep all names and other identify-ing information confidential when I am relating a story during class or asking for guidance regarding certain issues. I also understand that it is my responsibility to keep sensitive issues discussed during class in confidence, and not discuss it with family or friends outside of that classroom setting.

7. Refunds: I understand that class registration fees are non-refundable. I understand that if I notify CAC/CCR&R a minimum of three days in advance that I am unable to attend a course for which I am registered, that my registration fee may be able to be credited toward another class. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact CAC/CCR&R to make these arrangements.

8. Non-Compliance: I understand that, in cases of infractions of a minor severity (behavior that has been determined to be disrup-tive but not illegal), that I will be allowed one issued verbal warning upon the first violation of the above listed rules. I understand that upon the second such infraction, I will be suspended from participation in the Career Ladder and Training and Professional Devel-opment Incentive for one year from that infraction date. I understand that upon the third such infraction I will be permanently barred from participation in the Career Ladder and Professional Development Incentive System. I understand that upon the first incident of any violation in which I engage in illegal activity (including threatening or intimidating behavior), that I will be permanently banned from participation in the Career Ladder and Training and the Professional Development Incentive System, and that such action may be cause for intervention by law enforcement and/or other legal action.

Print Name

Signature Date Last revised: 3 August 2017

Professional Development System Participant Code of Conduct

Documents

Tender Timeschildcarehelp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Final-Oct-Dec-FY18.pdfAchieve a level 4 on areer Ladder Meet job requirements Reinforce your commitment to early childhood