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The NavigatorThe Navigatorleading you to high quality child care provider training
June 2020
Our training workshops are moving online! With the health and safety of both you and our Professional Development team in mind, we have decided to move our training workshops to an online platform so you can continue to have access to the high quality training you need. We will be using Zoom to offer several different online workshops over the coming weeks.
You can access our workshops through Zoom on your laptop, tablet or mobile phone – learn more about getting started with Zoom on your preferred device here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697. Zoom also offers a number of incredibly helpful how-to videos if you have never used it before, you can find these here: https://zoom.us/resources.
Our Professional Development team is also here to make this switch to an online platform easy and accessible to you! Our staff can answer any questions or concerns you might have about using Zoom for our workshops. We are also here to work with you if you are unable to attend our workshops online; please reach out to Kristi Cusa at [email protected] or (315) 446-1220 to discuss alternative arrangements.
Registering For & Attending Online Workshops:
1. You’ll need a working email address and device that runs Zoom. Please visit this website: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697 for instructions and system requirements for running Zoom on desktop/laptop computers as well as tablets/mobile devices. 2. Visit https://childcaresolutionscny.org/civicrm-multiday-event/calendar to register for workshops online**, or call (315) 446-1220 to register over the phone. 3. A few days before your workshop you’ll receive an email with the link you’ll need to access the class. Please contact the class instructor if you have not received the link 24 hours before your scheduled workshop. 4. When it’s time for your workshop, click the link you received in your email. Please read and follow any prompts or instructions from Zoom. We recommend doing this 15 minutes prior to the start of your class; the class instructor will be available to help during this time to ensure everyone can access the workshop. 5. We will mail training certificates to all attendees upon completion of the workshop.
Call:(315) 446-1220 E-mail: [email protected] Visit: www.childcaresolutionscny.org
**Online registration is not available for those using the CSEA/Voice Professional Development Program to cover workshop fees. You may register over the phone by calling (315) 446-1220 or send an email
to [email protected]. Visit https://childcaresolutionscny.org/financial-assistance-training to learn more about this program and other financial assistance options.
June Online Workshops:June Online Workshops:
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Principles of childhood development1Nutrition and health needs of infants and children2Child day care program development3Safety and security procedures4Business record maintenance and management5Statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care6Child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention57Statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatmentEducation and information on the identification, diagnosis and prevention of shaken baby syndrome9
Key to OCFS Topic Areas
Our Infant Toddler Specialists are still available via phone or email to offer technical assistance and one-on-one support to child care providers, community members and parents involved with infants and toddlers. Our I/T Specialists can help with....
For more information or to speak with one of our I/T Specialists, please give us a call at (315) 446-1220
Infant Toddler Specialists
• Strategies to address and work with children with challenging behaviors (such as biting, pushing, hitting, toileting, etc.)• Ideas and assistance for room arrangements, activities, materials, etc. • Can provide training or consulting specific to infants and toddlers• And so much more!!
Experiencing Outdoor Play with Infants in the SummertimeThursday, June 4, 20206:30 PM - 8:30 PMOutdoor time is not only required by Regulation, it is extremely important for children’s development, including in-fants. In this training, we will discuss the many experiences infants can safely have during outdoor play in the summertime. Instructor: Tessa BoliaClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours
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Creating Journals with School Age ChildrenFriday, June 5, 20201:00 PM - 3:00 PMThis training will offer providers ideas on how they can include journaling and journal making in their SACC programs. Participants will have an opportunity to work hands-on with materials to create their own journal to take back to their program. Instructor: Kristy ShermanClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours 1 3
Safe Sleep for InfantsMonday, June 8, 20201:00 PM - 3:00 PMThis training discusses the importance of placing infants on their backs to sleep, and the physical, environmental, and oth-er factors considered linked to an infant’s succumbing to SIDS. Instructor: Casey MinerClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours
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Addressing Biting in Your Child Care ProgramWednesday, June 10, 202011:30 AM - 1:30 PMThis training will discuss the different elements of biting in childcare programs as well as strategies for children who bite and how to appropriately work with families when these situations arise. Instructor: Tessa BoliaClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours 1 2 4
Rainy Day ActivitiesWednesday, June 10, 20206:30 PM - 8:30 PMWhen it’s raining outside and you are stuck indoors, you need to be ready with activity ideas. Participants in this training will create a list of activities to fill those rainy days. We will discuss how activities can be modified to fit a range of ages. Instructor: Lisa PotterClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours 1 3
Ethics in Child CareThursday, June 11, 20201:00 PM - 3:00 PMThis training will visit typical scenarios found in the world of early childhood education where participants will “weigh in” about the ethical dilemmas presented in the scenarios. We will visit the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct as it relates to each scenario. Instructor: Kristi CusaClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours
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New! Self-Help Skills for ToddlersTuesday, June 16, 20206:30 PM - 8:30 PMSelf-help skills are extremely important for many types of development in tod-dlers. In this training we will look at the importance of self-help skills and how to implement opportunities for our toddlers into our programs that follow the NYS Regulations, create a safe environment, are developmentally appropriate and that are engaging. Instructor: Tessa BoliaClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours
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BullyingTuesday, June 16, 20201:00 PM - 3:00 PMDuring this training participants will define “bullying” and discuss how to effec-tively and calmly address bullying when it occurs in the childcare setting. Instructor: Kristi CusaClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours
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Program Directors Did you know that similar to our on-site trainings, if you have staff who need training in a specific topic area, you can schedule a private Zoom workshop for your program? If you have any questions about our online workshops or would like to schedule one for your staff, please contact Kristi Cusa at [email protected]
Taking Action: Protocol For Protecting Against, Documenting & Reporting Incidents That Occur in ChildcareWednesday, June 17, 20206:30 PM - 8:30 PMThis training will focus on the proper doc-umentation using the OCFS Incident Re-port form. Participants will review OCFS requirements for supervision, and discuss the role supervision plays in minimizing injuries, as well as other preventative measures that can be taken. In addition, discussion will take place for how to offer low-risk active play for children and still address safety needs. Instructor: Lisa PotterClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours 5 574
STEM with Infants & ToddlersThursday, June 18, 20201:00 PM - 3:00 PMThis training will discuss the importance of STEM as well as ways to implement STEM into your infant and toddler pro-grams. Instructor: Casey MinerClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours 1 3
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Sensory ScienceTuesday, June 23, 20206:30 PM - 8:30 PMThis training will offer opportunity for participants to engage in activities that allow children to be inquisitive. Partici-pants will learn sensory science projects they can use in the classroom. Focus will be on how to plan age-appropriate science activities with the focus being sensory science. Instructor: Kristy ShermanClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours
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Addressing Child Abuse & Maltreatment in the Early Childhood SettingWednesday, June 24, 20206:30 PM - 8:30 PMThis training will use scenarios to allow participants to reflect on what indicators of abuse and or neglect are present, what information needs to be gathered, the requirements for making a report and the role of the mandated reporter. Instructor: Lisa PotterClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours
The Home Spun LibraryThursday, June 25, 20201:00 PM - 3:00 PMDid you know you can create a literacy teaching tool out of a fly swatter, or a teddy bear in a box? Join us as we explore some fun and creative ways to bring literacy and language into your program that will both excite children and spark their interest! Instructor: Kristi CusaClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours 1 3
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The Emotional Rollercoaster of Pre-paring for KindergartenThursday, June 25, 20206:30 PM - 8:30 PMThis training will discuss the many emo-tions felt by both children and parents as they prepare for the new adventure called “kindergarten”. Participants will discuss what to look for when children are feeling the stress of change and how they can help prepare children for this change. Instructor: Kristy ShermanClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours
New! Baby TalkMonday, June 29, 20206:30 PM - 8:30 PMExplore the importance of communica-tion on brain development that occurs when caregivers are focusing on young children and interacting with them in meaningful, give-and-take conversations. Participants will discuss techniques for engaging infants and toddlers in conver-sation and relationship-building with caregivers. Instructor: Casey MinerClass Fee: $30 Non-Member / $20 Member2 Credit Hours 1 3