summer in house 2013

Child Care Links Resource and Referral Center

for Baltimore County

REGISTRATION

BEGINS ON June

24th

Summer 2013

Summer 2013 Training Calendar

July thru September

Training Registration:

410-288-5942 or 410-288-4900

1101 North Point Blvd.

Suites 112 & 129

Baltimore, MD 21224

July 2013 Course Descriptions & Details

Unless otherwise noted, classes listed have been given an “ALL”

training level rating.

8-45 HR Infant & Toddler BEGINS 6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 112 $300 L.

Moran- *Meets Mon. & Wed. Evenings* -This course satisfies the requirement

for 45 hours of Infant/Toddler development required by the State of

Maryland for Child Care Teacher Infant & Toddler (formerly Senior Staff) and

Directors in child care centers licensed for infants and toddlers under two

years of age.

9-Cooking with Kids (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm 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.

10-Conflict Resolution (P) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 K. Thomas - 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-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.

13-First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel- 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.

13-CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel- 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.

15-Sign Language I (SN) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 L. Harris-This class is

designed to train individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate

communication and/or the preparation for teaching children.

16-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.

17-Ants in Their Pants! (CU) 6:30pm-9:30 pm Ste. 129 $25

B. Strama -- Sunup to sundown, “extra-busy” children have an endless supply of

energy and remain on the move throughout the day. This workshop offers tried

and true techniques to help you provide the best support to active learners.

18-Childhood Depression (SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 B. Strama -Just

because a child may seem sad, it does not necessarily mean they are depressed.

Join us as we discuss this serious topic and learn to recognize common

symptoms and behaviors associated with childhood depression and bipolar

disorder. Treatment methods, classroom considerations, and activities to help

enhance a child's self-esteem are also highlighted.

20-Emergency Disaster and Preparedness (HSN,P) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste.129

$30 M. Woodall-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!

20-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

22-Making Families Welcome (CO) 6:00pm-9:00pm 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

23- First Aid 6:00pm-10:00pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel- This is a







two years.

23-Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129 $25 E. Chapman -

Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of child abuse or neglect. Re-

porting mandates for suspected child abuse or neglect will also be discussed.

24-Multiculturalism in Child Care -(CO) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 Y. Bell -

It is vital for every child and family to feel respected and valued in the child

care program. As caregivers, it is important to make all families feel accepted,

welcomed and appreciated. This class is designed to focus the caregiver’s

attention on learning about and respecting the various cultures, ethnicities,

beliefs and differences that are represented in their programs.

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).




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

27-Tools for Tantrums (CD) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste.112 $30 Pure Play –Bring a

Lunch!Children's control of their behavior is often conditional and what

happened last night, this morning or two seconds ago affects their choices. As

we work with children to inspire self-control there are techniques and skills we

can use along the way to help guide them. These are easily mastered practices

you can implement the very next day after the workshop in your own center.

This session covers the behavior of children from babies through school-age.

27-9 Hour Communication Module-Communicate as A Professional Early

Educator (P, CO) 9:00am - 6:00pm Ste. 129 $50 M. Macer - Work toward

speaking and writing clearly to insure effective communication in childcare and

preschool settings. Participants will learn communication techniques for

relationship building with families, participate in interactive activities and

practice writing and speaking purposefully with co-workers, families, children

and the public. Topics will include written and verbal communication. *Please bring a lunch*

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

Macer -This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address the

challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. Strategies for meet-

ing and understanding the needs of all individuals in the group will be offered.

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

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July 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).

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

CCL Office Closed

5 6

7 8 45 HR Infant & Toddler

BEGINS 6:45pm-9:45pm

Ste. 112 $50 Non-refundable

deposit $250 Balance due end

of course

*Meets Monday & Wednesday

Evenings* L. Moran

9 Cooking with Kids (HSN)

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

$25 E. Chapman

10 Conflict Resolution (P)

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

K. Thomas

45 HR (2)

11

12 SIDS 9:30am -11:30am

Ste. 129 $20 J. Edwards

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

Ste.129 $30 PPM

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

$30 PPM

14 15

Sign Language I (SN)

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

$25 L. Harris

45 HR (3)

16 Understanding Learning

Disabilities (SN)

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

J. Chambers

17 Ants in Their Pants! (CU)

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

B. Strama

45 HR (4)

18 Childhood Depression (SN)

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

B. Strama

19 20 Emergency Disaster and

Preparedness (HSN,P) 9:00am-

3:00pm Ste.129 $30 M. Woodall

BRING A LUNCH

Medication Administration (HSN)

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

K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH!

21 22 Making Families Welcome (CO)

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

A. Arujo

23 First Aid Only

6:00pm-10:00pm Ste.129 $30

PPM

Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN)

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

$25 E. Chapman

24 Multiculturalism in Child Care -

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

$25 Y. Bell

25 CPR Only 6:00pm –10:00pm

Ste. 129 $30 PPM

26 27 Tools for Tantrums (CD)

9:00am-3:00pm Ste.112 $30

Pure Play Bring a lunch!

9 Hour Communication Course

(P, CO) 9:00am-6:00pm Ste. 129

$50 M. Macer

BRING A LUNCH!

28 29 Working With Mixed Ages

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

$25 M. Macer

45 HR (5)

30 31

45 HR (6)

NOTE: Core of Knowledge is listed

with class topics in parenthesis:

(HSN) Health, Safety & Nutri-

tion

(CD) Child Development

(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

August 2013 Course Descriptions & Details

Unless otherwise noted, classes listed have been given an “ALL” training

level rating.

1-Fun Circle Time Activities (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112 $25 L. Moran -

Ready to have some fun? Join us for circle time! This is a special time in every

program when you gather around with your children and share stories, songs,

games, finger plays and whatever fun activity that comes to mind.

3-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 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.

3- 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.

5-Sign Language II (SN) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 L. Harris -This class is

designed to train individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate

communication and/or the preparation for teaching children.

6-Avoiding Burnout (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $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 childcare and share steps to being

stress free.

8-Working With Parents-(CO) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 K. Thomas

The most effective child care programs are those that actively promote and

encourage parent participation. When staff work together with parents as a

team, they can share and discuss information to meet children’s needs. This is a

key component to the success of any program. This class is designed to foster a

better staff/parent relationship and address common issues that staff face

when working with children and parents.

10-Pre-Service Mod. 3 (HSN) 9:00am-1:00pm Ste. 129 $35 M. Woodall -Specific focus of this class is centered upon components of emergency preparedness, menu planning, and health & safety concerns of young children. 10-Pre-Service Mod.4 (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 developmental issues and concerns.


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

tion 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 12-Guidance for the Child with Special Needs (SN) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129

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.

13-Around the Town with Preschoolers (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25

L. Moran - This course is designed to share field trip locations and activities

for preschool learners.

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

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 pre-

vent further incidents.

17-First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel- This is a







two years.

17-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.

17-Family Portraits (CO, P) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $30 M. Macer Please

bring a Lunch 21st century families face a variety of challenges. Traditional

family patterns are changing as we are bombarded with information,

technology, and stress. School-age programs can help families meet these

challenges.

19-Let’s Get Moving (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $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.

20- Playing for Learning (CU, P) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 112 $25 Pure Play-

Effective play does not just happen! The play space must be thoughtfully

prepared with each specific child in mind. Each child is unique and so is his play

progression. These skills will help to attract children to productive play.

20-Storytelling Toolbox (P) 6:00pm-9pm Ste. 129 $25 Pure Play -Storytelling

can be the best way to give children new information, introduce concepts and

show how story characters face problems and resolve them. Learn how to get

ready for a story with "a story frame of mind"• before the story begins, hold

their attention throughout the story and reinforce the storyteller's purpose by

using various ways to retell stories with children

22-Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (CU) 6:00pm-

9:00pm Ste 112 $25 L. Moran—Do you love shopping at the dollar store? If you

answered YES, then this workshop is for you. You will learn how to use items

found at the dollar store to engage children in activities to enhance language

and literacy in your program.

24-Pre-Service Mod. 5 (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.

24--Pre-Service Mod #6 Planting the Seed-Developing Connections with the

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

27-Team Building (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $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.

28-Playground Safety (HSN) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 Y. Bell -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.

29-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.

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


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tion


(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

1

Fun Circle Time Activities

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

Ste.112 $25 L. Moran

2 3 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

4 5

Sign Language II (SN)

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

$25 L. Harris

45 HR (7)

6 Avoiding Burnout (P)

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

A. Arujo

7

45 HR (8)

8 Working With Parents (CO)

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

K. Thomas

9 10 Pre-Service Mod. 3 (HSN)

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

Pre-Service Mod.4 (SN)

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


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

K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH!

LIMIT 10

11 12 Guidance for the Child with Special

Needs (SN)

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

J. Chambers

45 HR (9)

13 Around the Town with

Preschoolers (CO)

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

L. Moran

14

45 HR (10)

15 Stopping Biting Behaviors (CD)

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

N. Massey

16 17 First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm

Ste.129 $30 PPM


$30 PPM

Family Portraits (CO, P)

9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $30

M. Macer

18 19 Let’s Get Moving (HSN)

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

E. Chapman

45 HR (11)

20 Playing for Learning

(CU, P) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 112

$25 Pure Play

Storytelling Toolbox (P)

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

Pure Play

21

45 HR (12)

22 Encouraging Language and

Literacy from the Dollar

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

Ste.112 $25 L. Moran

23 24 Pre-Service Mod. 5 (P)

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

K. Salako

Pre-Service Mod. 6 (CO)

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

K. Salako

25 26

45 HR (13)

27 Team Building (CU)

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

K. Thomas

28 Playground Safety (HSN)

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

Y. Bell

45 HR (14)

29 Potty Training Made Easy (CD)

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

N. Massey

30 31

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



September 2013 Course Descriptions & Details Unless otherwise noted, classes listed have been given an “ALL” training

level rating.

4-90 Hour Young Child Certification Course BEGINS 6:45pm-9:45 pm Note:

This course meets every Monday & Wednesday for 15 weeks - CCL Ste. 129 -

$500 - D. Brinkmeier - Designed to satisfy the 90 hour requirement as stated

in COMAR 07.04.01 for directors and child care preschool teachers (formally

called senior staff) in group child care centers. Course provides student with

in-depth view of the child, who she/he is, the individual needs , development

needs and how child care teachers can help. In-class sessions will cover

opportunities to observe and work with children, identifying developmentally

appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities and the daily operation of a child

care center.

5-Nutrition and Obesity (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129 $25 M. Macer -This

course will teach proper nutritional guidelines for children, as well as address

and define the growing problem of obesity in our country. Strategies for deal-

ing with obesity in children through nutrition, education and exercise will be

addressed.

7-Healthy Beginnings (Part 1) (CD,CU,P,CO,SN ) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste.112 $60

*Must take both parts on 9/7and 9/21 for a certificate* TBA - Healthy

Beginnings is a resource tool developed by MSDE that is intended for use by

anyone who lives or works with infants or young children. We are pleased to

offer this training to help caregivers become familiar with the document and

become proficient in its use. The Guidelines can be used as a reference guide,

or as a resource for planning daily or weekly activities. Keep in mind that not all

children develop at the same rate, so the age ranges should be used as sugges-

tions. Providers can and should plan activities that meet the needs of each

particular child in their care. These trainings will teach you how!

9-Organization is Key (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112 $25 M. Macer -

This workshop is designed to provide strategies for organizing the daily

operations of your family childcare program. During this workshop we will

identify and explore strategies to assist you in time management – take control

of your time; file management; clutter reduction and ultimately to “free your

mind”!

10-Behavior Toolbox (SN) 6:30pm -9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 E. Chapman -

Many caregivers may feel unprepared to deal with challenging behavior that

often interferes with learning or engagement in social interactions. Join us for

this information session and receive behavior management techniques that work

to improve children’s challenging behavior.

11-Playground Safety (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Wards Chapel $25 Y. Bell - 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.

12-Creating Sociable Children (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129 $25 B. Strama

This course is designed to discuss reasons why children may be less socialized

in today’s society. Discuss barriers to socialization. Learn age appropriate

methods and activities to help students learn manners, social skills and conflict

resolution skills.

13-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.

14-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,

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.






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

istration 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-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 strat-

egies to better manage your family child care program.

17-Strategies for Inclusion (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste 129 $25 B. Strama -This

course is designed to provide practical strategies and ideas for including chil-

dren with disabilities such as ADHD, Learning disabilities and physical disabili-

ties in activities and play.

17-I Don’t Feel So Good: Common Childhood Illnesses (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm

Ste.112 $25 N. Massey-The purpose of the class is to instruct childcare pro-

viders in recognizing the signs of simple childhood illnesses and appropriate

interventions. It will also aid in the education of parents regarding the rules of

the day care facility.

18-Working With Mixed Ages (CU) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 112 $25 Y Bell -

This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address the

challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. Strategies for meet-

ing and understanding the needs of all individuals in the group will be offered.

19-Helping Children Deal with Grief (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129 $25

A. Arujo -This course is designed to help child care providers identify the grief

process in children from infancy through adolescence and recognize the role

that caregivers play in helping children to cope. Covers stages of grief,

development behavior when faced with loss at different stages of childhood,

and how to help.

21-Healthy Beginnings (Part 2) (CD,CU,P,CO,SN ) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste.112 $0

*Must take both parts on 9/7and 9/21 for certificate* TBA Healthy

Beginnings is a resource tool developed by MSDE that is intended for use by

anyone who lives or works with infants or young children. We are pleased to

offer this training to help caregivers become familiar with the document and

become proficient in its use. The Guidelines can be used as a reference guide,

or as a resource for planning daily or weekly activities. Keep in mind that not all

children develop at the same rate, so the age ranges should be used as

suggestions. Providers can and should plan activities that meet the needs of

each particular child in their care. These trainings will teach you how!

21-Emergency Disaster and Preparedness (HSN,P) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste.129

$30 K. Salako-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!

23-Science: Explore Your World (CU) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste.112 $25 E. Chapman

Everyday activities that offer opportunities to learn about science will be

shared in this workshop. Your budding scientists will be captivated as they

experience science and the role it plays in our everyday lives.

24-First Aid 6:00pm-10:00pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel- This is a







two years.

25-Stress and Relaxation (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Wards Chapel $25 Y. Bell

This course is designed to help providers to learn how to take time for

themselves and manage their time more effectively. Relaxation strategies will

be taught

26-CPR 6:00pm -10:00pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel- The American




28-Bridging the Gap Between Home & School (CO) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112

M. Macer—This class is designed to help participants understand the concept

of building partnerships with families, discuss barriers to forming partnerships,

and identify strategies for overcoming barriers and creating effective partner-

ships.

28-How to Grow a School Age Child (CD,CU) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste.129 $30 N.

Massey -They aren’t babies any longer, but they aren’t adults yet either!

Growing up whole means creating programs that provide balance in a child’s day

and life. How can school-age programs meet the unique developmental needs of

the school-age child? Join us and find out!

Core of Knowledge Areas:

(HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition


(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs


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1 2

CCL Office Closed

3 4 90-HR Young Child

BEGINS 6:45pm-9:45pm Ste. 129

*Meets Mon. & Wed. Evenings* $150

non-refundable deposit balance of

$350 due by the end of the last

class. D. Brinkmeier 45 HR (15)

5 Nutrition and Obesity (HSN)

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

M. Macer

6 7 Healthy Beginnings (Part 1)

(CD,CU,P,CO,SN ) 9:00am-

3:00pm Ste.112 $60 *Must take

both parts on 9/7and 9/21 for

a certificate* A Sibiski

8 9 Organization is Key (P)

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

M. Macer

10 Behavior Toolbox (SN)

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

$25 E. Chapman

11 Playground Safety (HSN)

6:30pm-9:30pm Wards Chapel

$25 Y. Bell

90 HR (3)

12 Creating Sociable Children

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

$25 B. Strama

13 SIDS 9:30am-11:30am Ste.129

$20 J. Edwards

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

Ste.129 $30 PPM


$30 PPM


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

K. Rowland * Limit 10*

15 16

Keeping It Professional (P)

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

A. Arujo

90 HR (4)

17 Strategies for Inclusion

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

$25 B. Strama

I Don’t Feel So Good

Common Childhood Illnesses

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

$25 N. Massey

18 Working With Mixed Ages

(CU) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste. 112

$25 Y Bell

90 HR (5)

19 Helping Children Deal with

Grief (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm

Ste.129 $25 A. Arujo

20 21 Emergency Disaster and

Preparedness (HSN,P) 9:00am-3:00pm

Ste.129 $30 K. Salako

BRING A LUNCH

Healthy Beginnings (Part 2)

(CD,CU,P,CO,SN ) 9:00am-3:00pm

Ste.112 $0 *Must take on 9/7and 9/21

for certificate* A. Sibiski

22 23 Science: Explore Your World

(CU) 6:00pm-9:00pm Ste.112

$25 E. Chapman

90 HR (6)

24 First Aid Only 6:00pm-10:00pm

Ste.129 $30 PPM

25

Stress and Relaxation (HSN)

6:30pm-9:30pm Wards Chapel

$25 Y. Bell

90 HR (7)

26 CPR Only 6:00pm –10:00pm Ste.

129 $30 PPM

27 28 Bridging the Gap Between

Home & School (CO) 9:00am-

3:00pm Ste. 112 $30 M. Macer

How to Grow a School Age

Child (CD,CU) 9:00am-3:00pm

Ste.129 $30 N. Massey

29 30

90 HR (8)




tion


(CU) Curriculum

(P) Professionalism

(CO) Community

(SN) Special Needs

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



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*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.

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)

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 A confirmation receipt will be mailed within 1-2 business days from the date of regis-

tration, except in the situation that registration is received less than 3 days prior to your scheduled workshop.

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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