fall 2013

Child Care Links Resource and Referral Center

for Baltimore County

REGISTRATION

BEGINS ON

September 23, 2013

Fall 2013

Fall 2013 Training Calendar

October thru December

Training Registration:

410-288-5942 or 410-288-4900

1101 North Point Blvd.

Suites 112 & 129

Baltimore, MD 21224

October 2013 Course Descriptions & Details

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

5-Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60

K. Rowland *LIMIT 10* - Office of Child Care approved Medication

Administration Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in

your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules,

topicals, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even

learn how to properly wash your hands. *PLEASE BRING A LUNCH. ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP 5-First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste.129 $30 PPM -This is a nationally

recognized program that meets the OSHA standard for first aid training.

Workshop includes: Good Samaritan, emergency response, triage, patient

exam, BSI, bleeding, shock, burns, strains, sprains, fractures, splinting,

spinal injury, medical emergency, asthma, diabetic, seizure, allergic

reaction, stroke, poisoning, plants, bites, stings, heat, cold, and specific

body injuries. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for

First Aid expires in two years.

5-CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste. 129 $30 PPM-The American Heart Associa-

tion Pediatric CPR program which includes Child CPR, Infant CPR, Child

Choking, Infant Choking. This program also deals with safety issues like

home, car, and playground. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines.

Certification for CPR expires in two years.

7-Stopping Biting Behaviors (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

B. Strama-Biting can be one of the most challenging behaviors caregivers

face. Working together, parents and educators can identify reasons for a

child's biting and respond accordingly. We will discuss strategies to teach

children age-appropriate ways to control themselves and take the proper

measures to prevent further incidents.

8-Working With Mixed Ages (CU) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25

N. Massey -This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and

address the challenges of working with mixed age groups of children.

Strategies for meeting and understanding the needs of all individuals in

the group will be offered.

8-Admin #1 Ethics (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm Ste.112 $20 L. Moran -Meets the

Office of Child Care pre-service and continued training requirements for

Directors of child care centers, effective July 1 2008. Will cover basic

concepts of ethics in the child care setting.

9-Social Emotional Awareness (SEA) Session 1 :Building Positive

Nurturing Relationships (CD) 6:30pm-8:30pm Wards Chapel Preschool

$20 Y. Bell Register for all 6 Sessions at once and pay only $90 for the

entire series.

10-Admin #2 Curriculum (CD,CU) 6:45pm-9:45pm Ste.112 $20 L. Moran- Meets OCC

pre-service and continued training requirements for Directors of child care centers,

effective July 1, 2008. This workshop will cover basic concepts of curriculum planning in

the child care setting.

10-Conflict Resolution (P) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 K. Thomas (P) 6:00pm-9:00pm-Conflict is a normal part of children's lives. However, when conflict is poorly managed it

has a negative impact on children's relationships, on their self-esteem and on their

learning. This workshop provides strategies to use for teaching children problem solving

skills.

12- Pre-Service Mod #1-From Baby Steps to Bigger Steps: What Makes a Child

Grow (CD) 9:00am-1:00pm Ste.129 $35 K.Salako- Covers basic child development con-

cepts including stages of child growth and development, overview of the leading child

theorists and of learning differences. Register for all 6 modules at once and pay only

$180 for the entire series.

12- Pre-Service Mod #2-Planning for Success: Creating Opportunities to Grow and

Learn (CU) 1:30pm-5:30pm Ste.129 $35 K. Salako- This workshop will give participants a

better understanding of components of a family child care curriculum, how to create a

developmentally appropriate curriculum and how to plan and design a family child care

program.

14-Cultural Diversity (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 L. Harris—Positive interaction

and understanding of the abilities, cultures, generations and differences of others helps

to develop effective working relationships. This class will focus on ways to integrate

elements that focus on educating staff and children about diversity.

16-Get Credentialed...Get a Check! It’s That Easy! (P) 6:00pm-8:00pm Ste. 112 $0

A. Sibiski **FREE** This class provides information on the Maryland Child Care

Credential that recognizes child care providers who go beyond the requirements of

State licensing and registration regulations. Come learn about the 6 levels and how to

get a bonus for each!

15-Admin. #3 Enrollment & Marketing (P) 6:45-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran -This

workshop will cover basic concepts of enrollment and marketing in the child care setting.

15-Making Families Welcome (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 A. Arujo -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

17-Admin. #4 Materials & Equipment (CD,CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $20

L. Moran -This workshop will cover basic concepts of materials and equipment in the

child care setting.

19-Pre-Service Mod. 3 –Keeping Kids Fit & Safe (HSN) 9:00am-1:00pm Ste. 129 $35

M. Macer -Specific focus of this class is centered upon components of emergency

preparedness, menu planning, and health & safety concerns of young children.

19-Pre-Service Mod. 4– Making It Work for All- Exploring Special Needs (SN)

1:30pm-5:30pm Ste.129 $35 M. Macer -This class will include basic information sur-

rounding inclusive child care settings, ADA requirements in health, behavioral and

developmental issues and concerns.

21-Cooking with Kids (HSN) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 112 $25 E. Chapman -

This class will have your children helping in the kitchen from an early age! Prepare tasty

and nutritious snacks and meals that only require a few ingredients. This class is

designed to teach children the basics about cooking, kitchen safety and nutrition while

offering fun simple recipes

22- Guidance for the Child with Special Needs (SN,CO) 6:00pm-9:00pm

Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers-Participants will discuss possible causes of

children’s behavior and how to use appropriate positive supports to reduce

behavioral challenges and improve social relationships for the child with

special needs.

22-Administrative Course #5 Environments (CD,CU)

6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran - This workshop will cover basic

concepts of environments in the child care setting.

23-SEA Session 2: Classroom Design (C) 6:30pm-8:30pm

Wards Chapel Preschool $20 Y. Bell

23-Working with Difficult Parents (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

J. Chambers -Every caregiver has to deal with a difficult parent from time

to time. Strategies will be shared to help manage parents who are

defensive, angry, bullying, blaming, complaining, or disagreeable.

24-Administrative Course #6 Staff Development (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm

Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran - This workshop will cover basic concepts of

managing staff members in the child care setting.

26-Pre-Service Mod. 5 –Keeping It Real ! -Professional Practices For a

Successful Program (P) 9:00am-1:00pm Ste. 129 $35 K. Salako - This

workshop will give providers the opportunity to explore and understand the

importance of specific concepts and practices that may lay foundation for a

successful program including supervision, marketing, abuse and neglect,

contracts, appropriate guidance policies and procedures, record keeping and

handbooks.

26-Pre-Service Mod.6 –Planting The Seed—Developing Connections With

The World Around Us (CO) 1:30-5:30pm K. Salako -This workshop will

provide an overview and focus of the importance of developing and

maintaining relationships with children’s families and the larger community.

28-Divorce and Children (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 L. Harris

This class will help participants to better understand what children and

families experience as they go through divorce. We will discuss ways to be

supportive of the children in our programs as well as ways to embrace the

extended family.

29-Avoiding Burnout (P) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 A. Arujo -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 child-

care and share steps to being stress free.

29-Administrative Course #7 Meeting the Needs of Children (CD, CU,

SN) 6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran - This workshop will cover basic

concepts of meeting children’s needs in the child care setting.

30-Into to MD EXCELS (P) 6:00pm-8:00pm Ste. 112 $0 A. Sibiski –This workshop

will give an overview and explain the new professional initiative launched by MSDE,

Maryland EXCELS Additionally, participants will be given hands-on strategies to

help them meet some of the requirements in this new quality rating system the

State of Maryland has adopted.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

NOTE: Core of Knowledge is listed

with class topics in parenthesis:

(HSN) Health, Safety &

Nutrition


(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

1

2

90 HR (9)

3 4 5 First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm

Ste.129 $30 PPM

CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste.129

$30 PPM

Medication Administration (HSN)

9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60

K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH!

6 7 Stopping Biting Behaviors (CD)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

B. Strama

90 HR (10)

8 Working With Mixed

Ages

(CU) 6:00pm-9:00pm

Ste. 129 $25 N. Massey

Admin #1 Ethics (P)

6:45pm-9:45pm Ste.112

9 Social Emotional Awareness (SEA)

Session 1 :Building Positive Nurturing

Relationships (CD)

6:30pm-8:30pm Wards Chapel

Preschool $20

Y. Bell

90 HR (11)

10 Admin #2 Curriculum (CD,CU)

6:45pm-9:45pm Ste.112 $20

L. Moran

Conflict Resolution (P)

6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 K.

Thomas

11 12 Pre-Service Mod #1 (CD)

9:00am-1:00pm Ste.129 $35

K. Salako

Pre-Service Mod #2 (CU)

1:30pm-5:30pm Ste.129 $35

K. Salako

13 14 Cultural Diversity (CO)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

L. Harris

90 HR (12)

15 Admin. #3 Enrollment &

Marketing (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm

Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran

Making Families Welcome (CO)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 A.

Arujo

16 ***FREE****

Get Credentialed...Get a Check!

It’s That Easy! (P) 6pm-8pm

Ste. 112 $0 A. Sibiski

*******FREE**********

90 HR (13)

17 Admin. #4 Materials & Equipment

(CD,CU) 6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20

L. Moran

18 19 Pre-Service Mod. 3 (HSN)

9:00am-1:00pm Ste. 129 $35

M. Macer

Pre-Service Mod. 4 (SN)

1:30pm-5:30pm Ste.129 $35

M. Macer

20 21 Cooking with Kids (HSN)

6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 112

$25 E. Chapman

90 HR (14)

22 Administrative Course #5

Environments (CD,CU)

6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20

L. Moran

Guidance for the Child with

Special Needs (SN,CO)

6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129

23 SEA Session 2 :Classroom Design

(C) 6:30pm-8:30pm Wards Chapel

Preschool $20 Y. Bell

Working with Difficult Parents

(CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

J. Chambers

90 (15)

24 Administrative Course #6 Staff

Development (P)

6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20

L. Moran

25 26 Pre-Service Mod. 5 (P)

9am-1pm Ste. 129 $35

K. Salako

Pre-Service Mod.6 (CO)

1:30-5:30pm Ste. 129 $35

K. Salako

27 28 Divorce and Children (CD)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

L. Harris

90 HR (16)


Meeting the Needs of Children

(CD, CU, SN) 6:45pm-9:45pm


Avoiding Burnout (P)

6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129

$25

30 Into to MD EXCELS (P)

6:00pm-8:00pm Ste. 112 $0

A. Sibiski **FREE**

90 HR (17)

31

Happy Halloween

October 2013 Phone in Registration with a Visa or Master Card (required) 410-288-5942.

Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, or mail registration form to Child Care Links,

1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 (no personal checks accepted).

November 2013 Course Descriptions & Details

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



(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

1-SIDS 9:30am -11:30am Ste. 129 $20 J. Edwards -In this workshop you will

learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other

infant death.

2-Asthma & Anaphylaxis (HSN) 9:00am-1:00pm Ste. 112 K. Rowland *LIMIT 10 * Advanced course that requires a certificate of successful completion

of the OCC Medication Administration class prior to taking this course. The

disease process of asthma, along with the triggers and course of action is

reviewed. Each form of treatment is discussed in detail. The course includes

hands on with the different asthmatic devices as well as the three different

types of injections for anaphylaxis.

4-Dealing with Aggression (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 B. Strama-

This course is designed to provide insight into reasons why young children may

display aggressive behavior and strategies for handling and reducing the

aggression.

5-Anger Management (P) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 K. Thomas -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.

5- Administrative Course #8 Scheduling (CU) 6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20 L.

Moran-This workshop will cover basic concepts of scheduling in the child care

setting.

6-Social Emotional Awareness Session 3: Anger Management & Problem

Solving (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm Wards Chapel Preschool Y. Bell

7-Positive Discipline (CD) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 A. Araujo—It is always

difficult to deal with a child that is misbehaving, but some are more challenging

than others. In this session, strategies will be offered to deal with challenging

behaviors.

7-Administrative Course #9 Resources & Training (P, CO) 6:45pm—9:45pm

Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran - This workshop will cover basic concepts of managing

and utilizing resources in the child care setting .

9-First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste.129 $30 PPM -This is a nationally recog-

nized program that meets the OSHA standard for first aid training. Work-

shop includes: Good Samaritan, emergency response, triage, patient exam, BSI,

bleeding, shock, burns, strains, sprains, fractures, splinting, spinal injury, medi-

cal emergency, asthma, diabetic, seizure, allergic reaction, stroke, poison-

ing, plants, bites, stings, heat, cold, and specific body injuries. Meets Office of

Child Care guidelines. Certification for First Aid expires in two years.

9-CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste. 129 $30-The American Heart Association

Pediatric CPR program which includes Child CPR, Infant CPR, Child

Choking, Infant Choking. This program also deals with safety issues like home,

car, and playground. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for

CPR expires in two years.

11-Helping Children Deal with Grief (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112 $25 L.

Harris -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, devel-

opment behavior when faced with loss at different stages of childhood, and

how to help.

12-Administrative Course #10 Business Practices (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm

Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran - This workshop will cover basic concepts of business

practices in the child care setting.

12-Team Building (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 K. Thomas -This class

will show how to listen to make people feel valued and involved-Demonstrate

understanding, respect, honesty -Continuity in relationships promotes

engagement and improvement of lives.

13-Get Credentialed...Get a Check! It’s That Easy! (P) 6:00pm-8:00pm Ste.

129 $0 A. Sibiski **FREE** This class provides information on the Maryland

Child Care Credential that recognizes child care providers who go beyond the

requirements of State licensing and registration regulations. Come learn about

the 6 levels and how to get a bonus for each!

14-Administrative Course #11 Financial Planning Part 1 (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran - This workshop will cover basic concepts of financial planning and budgeting in the child care setting. 14-Potty Training Made Easy (CD) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste.112 $25 N. Massey

This class will teach practical tips for dealing with the challenges of potty

training. We will share strategies parents and daycare providers need to make

the transition from diapers to the toilet as easy and stress-free as possible.

16-Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60

K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH! *LIMIT 10* - Office of Child Care

approved Medication Administration Training teaches all aspects of giving

medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids,

pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You

will even learn how to properly wash your hands. *PLEASE BRING A LUNCH. ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP 16-Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 129

$30 K. Thomas -This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with

COMAR regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child

care programs. Participants will complete a written emergency and disaster

plan for their child care program; gain an understanding of disasters that are

most likely to occur in Maryland and know why child care programs should

prepare for emergencies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6-hour

COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010, for centers, family providers, and

family child care applicants. Bring a Lunch!

18-Autism: Walk in Their Shoes (SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112 $25 L. Harris -

The purpose of the class is to increase awareness, recognize certain signs and

symptoms, and appropriate ways to care for an autistic child in your program.

19-Playground Safety (HSN) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 112 $25 N. Massey -Learn

the basics of creating and maintaining a safe playground/outdoor learning area

for young children in child care. Training is based on The Maryland State

Department of Education’s Playground and Water Safety Guidelines document

from the Division of Early Childhood Development/Office of Child Care.

19-Administrative Course #12 Financial Planning Part 2 (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm

Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran -This workshop will cover basic concepts of financial

planning and budgeting in the child care setting.

20-Social Emotional Awareness Session 4: Social Emotional Literacy &

Intensive Intervention (CD ) 6:30pm-9:30pm Wards Chapel Preschool $20

Y. Bell

21-Creative Drama for Children with Special Needs (SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm

Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers -Creative Drama is an improvisational process-

centered form of drama in which special needs children are guided by the

teacher to reflect upon a human experience, using children’s stories. The

purpose of Creative Drama is to foster personality growth and to facilitate

learning of the children. Creative Drama may be used to teach the art of

drama and/or motivate and extend the learning in other content areas.

21-Administrative Course #13 Communication Part 1 (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm

Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran-This workshop will meet the Office of Child Care

pre-service and continued training requirements for directors of child care

centers, effective 1 July 2008. This workshop will cover basic concepts of

general and marketing communications in the child care setting.

23-Into to MD EXCELS (P) 6:00pm-8:00pm Ste. 112 $0 A. Sibiski -This

workshop will give an overview and explain the new professional initiative

launched by MSDE, Maryland EXCELS Additionally, participants will be given

hands-on strategies to help them meet some of the requirements in this new

quality rating system the State of Maryland has adopted.

25-Read with Me Everyday(CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 E. Chapman -

There are many everyday activities that can help you foster a child's literacy

development. Literacy involves listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

The excitement of learning to read and write should be as rewarding as a child’s

first words and steps.

26-Keeping It Professional (P) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste 129 $25 A. Arujo -As a

child care professional, you are required to possess a large body of training

that helps you sustain a quality program. Your programs are monitored and

regulated by the Office of Child Care. You are held to a high standard of

providing quality care. This workshop is designed to give you professional

strategies to better manage your family child care program.

26-Administrative Course #14 Communication Part 2 (P, CO) 6:45pm-9:45pm

Suite 112 $20 L. Moran - This workshop will meet the Office of Child Care

pre-service and continued training requirements for directors of child care

centers, effective 1 July 2008. This workshop will cover basic concepts of

parent and staff communication in the child care setting.

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NOTE: Core of Knowledge is listed

with class topics in parenthesis:



(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

1

SIDS 9:30am -11:30am

Ste. 129 $20 J. Edwards

2 Asthma & Anaphylaxis (HSN)

9:00am-1:00pm Ste. 112 K.

Rowland

LIMIT 10 Must have taken

Medication Administration

3 4

Dealing with Aggression

(CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm

Ste. 112 $25 B. Strama

90 HR (18)

5 Administrative Course #8 Schedul-

ing (CU) 6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 112

$20 L. Moran

Anger Management (P)

6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25

K. Thomas

6 (SEA) Session 3: Anger

Management & Problem Solving (CD)

6:30pm-8:30pm

Wards Chapel Preschool

$20 Y. Bell

7 Administrative Course #9 Resources

& Training (P, CO) 6:45pm—9:45pm


Positive Discipline (CD)

6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25

A. Araujo

8 9 First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm

Ste.129 $30 PPM

CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste.129

$30 PPM

10 11 Helping Children Deal with Grief

(CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112

$25 L. Harris

90 HR (20)

12 Administrative Course #10 Business

Practices (P)

6:45pm-9:45pm


Team Building (CU)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

13 ***FREE****

Get Credentialed...Get a

Check! It’s That Easy! (P)

6:00pm-8:00pm Ste. 129 $0

A. Sibiski

*******FREE**********

90 HR (21)

14 Administrative Course #11 Financial

Planning Part 1 (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm


Potty Training Made Easy (CD)

6:00pm-9:00pm Ste.129 $25

N. Massey

15 16 Medication Administration

(HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60


Emergency & Disaster Preparedness

(HSN, P) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 129 $30

K. Thomas Please bring a lunch!

17 18 Autism: Walk in Their Shoes

(SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112

$25 L. Harris

90 HR (22)

19 Administrative Course #12 Financial

Planning Part 2 (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm


Playground Safety (HSN)

6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 112 $25

N. Massey

20 (SEA) Session 4: Social

Emotional Literacy & Intensive

Intervention ( CD ) 6:30pm-8:30pm

Wards Chapel Preschool $20

Y. Bell

90 HR (23)


Communication Part 1 (P)

6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20

L. Moran

Creative Drama for Children

with Special Needs (SN)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25

22 23 Into to MD EXCELS (P)

9:30am-11:30am Ste. 112 $0 A.

Sibiski

**FREE**

24 25 Read with Me Everyday (CU)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 E.

Chapman

90 HR (24)


Communication Part 2 (P, CO)

6:45pm-9:45pm Suite 112 $20 L.

Moran

Keeping It Professional (P)

6:00-9:00pm Ste 129 $25

A. Arujo

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November 2013 Phone in Registration with a Visa or Master Card (required) 410-288-5942.



December 2013 Course Descriptions & Details

NOTE: Core of Knowledge is listed with class

topics in parenthesis:



(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

2-Stop Bullying in Child Care (CD) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 B.

Strama -- For every child who is or has been bullied, it is stressful,

distracting, humiliating, frightening, damaging to self-esteem and

even physically dangerous. By taking action against bullying in these

early years, you can make a significant difference to the lives of all

children, and have a profoundly positive impact on the climate of

your child care program.

3-Administrative Course #15 Reporting (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm Ste.

112 $20 L. Moran - This workshop will cover basic concepts of

reporting procedures in the child care setting.

4-(SEA) Identifying Form & Function of Behavior: Session 5

(SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Wards Chapel Preschool $20 Y. Bell

5-Let’s Get Moving (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

E. Chapman -Come join us as we discuss physical development in

young children and how we can support them as they acquire the

coordination of everyday movement.

7-Pre-Service Mod #1-From Baby Steps to Bigger Steps: What

Makes a Child Grow (CD) 9:00am-1:00pm Ste.129 $35 M. Macer

Covers basic child development concepts including stages of child

growth and development, overview of the leading child theorists and

of learning differences. Register for all 6 modules at once and pay

only $180 for the entire series.

7-Pre-Service Mod #2-Planning for Success: Creating Opportuni-

ties to Grow and Learn (CU) 1:30pm-5:30pm Ste.129 $35 M. Macer

- This workshop will give participants a better understanding of

components of a family child care curriculum, how to create a

developmentally appropriate curriculum and how to plan and design a

family child care program.

7-First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste.129 $30 PPM -This is a nationally

recognized program that meets the OSHA standard for first aid

training. Workshop includes: Good Samaritan, emergency response,

triage, patient exam, BSI, bleeding, shock, burns, strains, sprains,

fractures, splinting, spinal injury, medical emergency, asthma, dia-

betic, seizure, allergic reaction, stroke, poisoning, plants, bites,

stings, heat, cold, and specific body injuries. Meets Office of Child

Care guidelines. Certification for First Aid expires in two years.

7-CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste. 129 $30-The American Heart Associa-

tion Pediatric CPR program which includes Child CPR, Infant CPR,

Child Choking, Infant Choking. This program also deals with safety

issues like home, car, and playground. Meets Office of Child Care

guidelines. Certification for CPR expires in two years.

9-Holiday Cooking with Kids (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste.112 $25

E.Chapman -Prepare tasty and nutritious holidays snacks and meals

that only require a few ingredients. This class is designed to teach

children the basics about cooking, kitchen safety and nutrition while

offering fun and simple holiday recipes.

10-Working With Mixed Ages (CU) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25

N. Massey -This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address

the challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. Strategies for

meeting and understanding the needs of all individuals in the group will be of-

fered.

11-Get Credentialed...Get a Check! It’s That Easy! (P) 6:00pm-8:00pm

Ste. 112 $0 A. Sibiski **FREE** This class provides information on the

Maryland Child Care Credential that recognizes child care providers who go

beyond the requirements of State licensing and registration regulations. Come

learn about the 6 levels and how to get a bonus for each!

12-Marketing Your Program (P) 6:30-9:30pm Ste.112 $25 K.Thomas

-The success of your business may depend on your marketing plan.

Join us to learn key strategies for promoting your family child care

business and how to market your business in order to attract clients.

14-Pre-Service Mod. 3-Keeping Kids Fit & Safe (HSN) 9:00am-

1:00pm Ste. 129 $35 M. Macer -Specific focus of this class is cen-

tered upon components of emergency preparedness, menu planning,

and health & safety concerns of young children.

14-Pre-Service Mod. 4 -Making It Work for All- Exploring

Special Needs (SN) 1:30pm-5:30pm Ste.129 $35 J. Chambers -

This class will include basic information surrounding inclusive child

care settings, ADA requirements in health, behavioral and develop-

mental issues and concerns.

16-Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112 $25

E. Chapman—Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of child

abuse or neglect. Reporting mandates for suspected child abuse or

neglect will also be discussed

14-Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60-

K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH! *LIMIT 10* - Office of Child Care

approved Medication Administration Training teaches all aspects of

giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This

includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general

information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash

your hands. *PLEASE BRING A LUNCH. ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP

17-Moving from Here to There (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25

N. Massey -Wouldn’t it be nice if transitions could be mastered by a

simple wave of the wand? Come learn some new tricks and strategies

for creating smooth transitions in your program.

18- (SEA) Creating a Behavir Support Plan: Session 6(SN)

6:30pm-9:30pm Wards Chapel Preschool $20 Y. Bell

18-Into to MD EXCELS (P) 6:00pm-8:00pm Ste. 112 $0 A. Sibiski –

This workshop will give an overview and explain the new professional

initiative launched by MSDE, Maryland EXCELS. Additionally,

participants will be given hands-on strategies to help them meet

some of the requirements in this new quality rating system the State

of Maryland has adopted.

19--Understanding Learning Disabilities (SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm

Ste.112 $25 J. Chambers -Participants will gain an understanding of

how learning disabilities look in pre-school aged children. ‘Walk in the

shoes’ of children with learning disabilities, as well as learn the most

common forms and signs of LD.

21-Pre-Service Mod. 5- Keeping It Real !-Professional Practices

For a Successful Program (P) 9:00am-1:00pm Ste. 129 $35

M. Macer - This workshop will give providers the opportunity to

explore and understand the importance of specific concepts and

practices that may lay foundation for a successful program including

supervision, marketing, abuse and neglect, contracts, appropriate

guidance policies and procedures, record keeping and handbooks.

21--Pre-Service Mod.6-Planting The Seed—Developing Connec-

tions With The World Around Us (CO) 1:30-5:30pm Ste. 129 $35

M. Macer-This workshop will provide an overview and focus of the

importance of developing and maintaining relationships with

children’s families and the larger community.

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1 2 Stop Bullying in Child Care (CD)

6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

B. Strama

90 HR(25)


Reporting (P) 6:45pm-9:45pm

Ste. 112 $20

L. Moran

4 (SEA) Identifying Form & Function

of Behavior: Session 5 (SN)

6:30pm-9:30pm Wards Chapel

Preschool $20 Y. Bell

90 HR (26)

5

Let’s Get Moving (HSN)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

E. Chapman

6 7 Pre-Service Mod #1 (CD)

9:00am-1:00pm Ste.129 $35 M. Macer

Pre-Service Mod #2 (CU)

1:30pm-5:30pm Ste.129 $35 M. Macer

First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm

Ste.129 $30 PPM

CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste.129 $30 PPM

8 9 Holiday Cooking with Kids

(HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste.112

$25 E.Chapman -

90 HR (27)

10 Working With Mixed Ages

(CU) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129

$25 N. Massey

11 ***FREE****

Get Credentialed...Get a Check!

It’s That Easy! (P) 6pm-8pm

Ste. 112 $0 A. Sibiski

*******FREE**********

90 HR (28)

12 Marketing Your Program (P)

6:30-9:30pm Ste.112 $25

K.Thomas

13 14 Pre-Service Mod. 3 (HSN)

9:00am-1:00pm Ste. 129 $35 M. Macer

Pre-Service Mod. 4 (SN)

1:30pm-5:30pm Ste.129 $35

J. Chambers

Medication Administration (HSN)

9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60


15 16 Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112

$25 E. Chapman

90 HR (29)

17 Moving from Here to There

(CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129

$25 N. Massey

18 (SEA) Creating a Behavir Support Plan:

Session 6(SN ) 6:30pm-9:30pm

Wards Chapel Preschool $20 Y.Bell

Into to MD EXCELS (P) 6pm-

8pm Ste. 112 $0 A. Sibiski

90 HR (30)

19 Understanding Learning

Disabilities (SN)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112 $25

J. Chambers

20 21 Pre-Service Mod. 5 (P)

9am-1pm Ste. 129 $35

M. Macer

Pre-Service Mod.6 (CO) 1:30-

5:30pm M. Macer

22 23 24

CCL Closed

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Happy Holidays

CCL Closed

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29 30 31

New Years Eve !

NOTE: Core of Knowledge is listed with

class topics in parenthesis:



(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

December 2013 Phone in Registration with a Visa or Master Card (required) 410-288-5942.



New Family Child Care Applicants Need:

6 Pre-Service Modules (4 hours each for a total of 24 hours) , First Aid/CPR, and EDP!

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) 583-6200.

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

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

Registrations. ALL workshop participants must pre-register; meaning, participants must 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 through Friday. Visa or Mastercard required for all registrations done by phone. Mail registration form to Child Care Links, Inc., 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 Attn: Registration Office. 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 prior to the workshop. If after hours, please leave a message on CCL’s answering service. No credit or refunds are issued for “no shows”. Call 410-288-5942 with any questions or concerns about our refund or credit policies. Any credits issued are good for one year from

date of issue.

Late arrivals. Workshops begin at the 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 Child Care Links staff for any participant turned away from training for lateness.

Cancellation and change policy. Child Care Links reserves the right to change the location, class size, or trainer for any class as deemed necessary. Child Care Links also may need to occasionally cancel a work-

shop due to a 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 trans-

ferred 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 infor-mation, including more than one telephone number where you can be reached.

Rude and/or disrespectful behavior during workshops 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 disa-gree with facts or opinions presented by the trainer or other participants but please remember to remain professional. Should you violate this policy, the instructor may ask you to leave the workshop and you will not

be re-admitted, nor will you receive a refund for the class.

Certificates. Core of Knowledge certificates will be issued at the conclusion of the training session for all participants who successfully complete all requirements set forth for the course. There will be a $5 charge

for replacement training certificates .

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. The majority of workshops are held at the CCL main office, 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suites 112 & 129. Should your workshop be held at an off-site location, you will be notified upon or at registration of the address and directions.

Inclement Weather Policy. Please note that the training department of Child Care Links follows the Baltimore County Public School Systems inclement weather policy for closings and delayed openings. If you are scheduled for a workshop and Baltimore County schools close for inclement weather, our workshop will be canceled. During the weekend our workshops will be canceled if Baltimore County goes into Phase

One of their snow emergency plan. If, for any reason, this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Attempts will be made to reschedule any canceled workshop.

DIRECTIONS:

Child Care Links, 1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112 & 129, Baltimore, MD 21224 (410)288-4900. Take I-695 inner loop to exit 39 Merritt Blvd./ Dundalk stay in the right lane, proceed to first traffic light

(North Point Road) and bear to your right. You will see East Point Office Park on your right side. At second entrance make a right into the parking lot and go to the bottom of hill, Suite 129 is on the second

floor of building 1101 facing Eastpoint Mall. Our main office is on the first floor in Suite 112 (corner office).

Wards Chapel Preschool, 11023 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133 (410) 922-6595. Take I-695 inner loop to exit 18B Liberty Road/MD 26-W towards Randallstown. Follow Liberty Road for 7 miles.

The preschool is located at Wards Chapel United Methodist Church on the left. weekend our workshops will be canceled if Baltimore County goes into Phase One of their snow emergency plan. If, for any

reason, this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Attempts will be made to reschedule any canceled workshop.

Child Care Links, Inc. Baltimore County Resource and Referral Center

Workshop Registration Form

Name:

Address & Zip Code:

Daytime Phone:

Method of Payment: Please Check one:

Credit Card #: Expiration Date: / Signature:

Training Title Date Location Time Cost

Child Care Links Membership $35.00 (Good for 1 year)

Please check box and submit completed form w/payment. Total Cost: $

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