Spring Training

Child Care Links Inc.

Resource and Referral Center

for Baltimore County

Spring 2013 Training Calendar

April thru June

Resource and Referral Center

for Baltimore County

Training Registration:

410-288-5942 or 410-288-4900

1101 North Point Blvd.

Suites 112 & 129

Baltimore, MD 21224

REGISTRATION

BEGINS ON

March 25, 2013

April 2013 Course Descriptions & Details

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

level rating.

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

Child Grow (CD) 9am-1pm Ste. 129 $35 K. Salako - Covers basic child develop-

ment 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. 6-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 curric-

ulum, how to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum and how to plan and

design a family child care program.

6-Tools for Tantrums (Positive Child Guidance) (CD) 9am-3pm Ste.112 $30

Patty Stine/Jean Schappet - Children’s control for their behavior is often

conditional - 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 program. This session covers the behavior of children

from babies through school-age. Bring a Lunch

9-Conflict Resolution (P)6-9pm Ste.129 $25 K. Thomas - Conflict is a normal

part of children's lives. However, when conflict is poorly managed it has a nega-

tive impact on children's relationships, on their self-esteem and on their learn-

ing. This workshop provides strategies to use for teaching children problem

solving skills.

9-Sports and the Special Needs Child (SN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 B.

Strama-Children with special needs should be in sports to help them gain

confidence. Learn strategies to help children in various sports.

10-Dealing with Difficult Parents (CO) 6:30-9:30pm Wards Chapel $25

K. Thomas -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.

11-Amazing Art (CU) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 J. Chambers -Develop an

understanding of the stages in drawing. How to create an inviting environment

for art. Develop awareness in the importance of talking with children about their

art.

11-Fun Circle Time Activities 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 E. Chapman-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.

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 1pm-5pm 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.

13-Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste. 112 $60

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.

16-Read with Me Everyday (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pmSte. 129 $25 A. Arujo -

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.

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

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.

17-Cooking with Kids (HSN) 6-9pm 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.

18-Admin #2 Curriculum (CD,CU) 6:45-9:45pm 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. 18-Stuck Inside (CU) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 B. Strama -This course is

designed to help participants to understand the importance of physical

movement for young children, to learn and share ideas for physical activities

that can be done indoors with little mess and to keep control of children

during physical games and activities inside.

20-Pre-Service Mod. 3 (HSN) 9am-1pm Ste. 129 $35 N. Massey—Specific focus of this class is centered upon components of emergency preparedness, menu planning, and health & safety concerns of young children.

20-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 con-

cerns.

20-Developing Life Skills for the 21st Century (CD, C) 9am-3pm Ste.112

$30 BRING A LUNCH! - K. Thomas -- It isn’t easy being a child in today’s

world. This six hour module concentrates on developing thinking, problem

solving and communication

22-Multiple Intelligences (CD) 6:30-9:30pm $25 Ste. 112 B. Strama –This

class will define the different ways that children learn.

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

23-First Aid Only 6pm-10pm Ste.129 $30 PPM -This class is designed for

providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guide-

lines. Certificate expires two years from date of issue.

23-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.

24-Anger Management (P) 6-9 pm Ste. 129 $25 A. Arujo -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 commu-

nication can be used in managing anger.

24-Conflict Resolution (CP) 6:30-9:30pm Wards Chapel $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

25-CPR Only 6pm –10pm Ste. 129-$30 PPM-This workshop is designed for

providers and parents of young children. Meets Office of Child Care guide-

lines. Certificate expires two years from date of issue.

25-Admin #4 Materials & Equipment (CD,CU) 6:45-9:45pm Ste.112 $20

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

equipment in the child care setting.

27- 9 Hour Communication (P) 9am-6pm Ste. 112 J. Chambers BRING A

LUNCH!-Work toward speaking and writing clearly to insure effective commu-

nication in childcare and preschool settings. Participants will learn communi-

cation techniques for relationship building with families, participate in inter-

active activities and practice writing and speaking purposefully with co-

workers, families, children and the public. Topics will include written and

verbal communication.

27- Pre-Service Mod. 5 (P) 9am-1pm Ste.129 $35-M. Macer This work-

shop 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.

27-Pre-Service Mod #6 Planting the Seed-Developing Connections 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.

30-Admin #5 Environments (CU,CD) 6:45-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran -

This workshop will cover basic concepts of environments in the

child care setting.

30-Nutrition and Menu Planning (HSN) 6:30-9:30 pm $25 E. Chapman -

Healthy eating habits and understanding appropriate health practices for

children are easy to establish early in a child’s life when parents and caregiv-

ers have an accurate knowledge of healthy food choices.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4 5 6 Pre-Service Mod.1 (CD) 9am-1pm

Ste.129 $35 K. Salako

Pre-Service Mod.2 (CU) 1:30-5:30pm


Tools for Tantrums (CD) 9am-3pm

Ste. 112 $30 Pure Play

BRING A LUNCH!

7 8 9 Conflict Resolution (P)

6-9pm Ste.129 $25 K. Thomas

Sports and the Special Needs

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

$25 B.Strama

10 Dealing with

Difficult Parents (CO)

6:30-9:30pm Wards

Chapel $25 K. Thomas

11 Amazing Art (CU)

6-9pm Ste.129 $25

J. Chambers

Fun Circle Time Activities (CU)

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

E. Chapman

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

Ste.129 $30 PPM

CPR 1-5pm Ste.129 $30 PPM

Medication Administration

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

K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH!

14 15 16 Read with Me

Everyday (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129

$25 A. Arujo

Admin #1 Ethics (P) 6:45-

9:45pm Ste.112 $20 L. Moran

17 Cooking with Kids (HSN)

6-9pm Ste. 112 $25

E. Chapman

18 Admin #2 Curriculum

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

$20 L. Moran

Stuck Inside (CU) 6:30-

9:30pm Ste. 129

$25 B. Strama

19 20 Pre-Service Mod. 3 (HSN)

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

Pre-Service Mod.4 (SN)

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

J. Chambers

Developing Life Skills for the 21st

Century (CD, C) 9am-3pm Ste.112 $30

BRING A LUNCH! K. Thomas

21 22 Multiple Intelligences

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

$25 B. Strama

23 First Aid Only 6pm-10pm

Ste.129 $30 PPM

Admin #3 Enrollment &

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

Ste.112 $20 L. Moran

24 Anger Management (P)

6-9 pm Ste. 129 $25

A. Arujo

Conflict Resolution (P)

6:30-9:30pm Wards

Chapel $25 K. Thomas

25

CPR Only 6pm –10pm Ste. 129

$30 PPM

Admin #4 Materials &

Equipment (CD,CU)

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

26 27 9 Hour Communication (P)

9am-6pm Ste. 112 $50

J. Chambers BRING A LUNCH!

Pre-Service Mod. 5 (P)

9am-1pm Ste.129 $35 N. Massey

Pre-Service Mod. 6 (CO) 1:30-5:30pm

Ste.129 $35 M. Macer

28 29 30 Nutrition and Menu Plan-

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

129 $25 K. Trafton-Kruley

Admin #5 Environments (CU,CD)

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

L. Moran

April 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).

2-Playground Safety (HSN) 6:30-9:30 pm Ste. 129 $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 Depart-

ment of Education’s Playground and Water Safety Guidelines document from the

Division of Early Childhood Development/Office of Child Care.

2-Admin #6 Staff Management (P) 6:45-9:45 pm Ste.112 $20 L. Moran -

Staff Management (P) 12-3pm Ste.112 $20 D. Martin - This workshop will cover

basic concepts of managing staff members in the child care setting.

4-Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste. 112 K. Rowland $60-*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*

7- Classroom Management (P) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers -To help keep

your classroom running like a well-oiled machine in the coming year, we've col-

lected some successful -- and often fun -- classroom management techniques

from teachers across the country and around the world.

7- Admin #7 Meeting the Needs of Children (CD,CU,SN) 6:45-9:45pm

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

children’s needs in the child care setting.

8-Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN) 6:39:30pm Wards Chapel $25 E. Chapman-

Come and learn the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect and what you

can do to help a child.

9-Admin. #8 Scheduling (CU) 6:45-9:45pm Ste.112 $20 L. Moran -This

workshop will cover basic concepts of scheduling in the child care setting.

10-SIDS 9:30-11:30am 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.

11-Positive Discipline (CD) 9am-12pm Ste. 112 E. Chapman $25-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.

11-Emergency Disaster and Preparedness (HSN,P) 9am-3pm 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 require-

ment effective July 1, 2010, for centers, family providers, and family child care

applicants. Bring a Lunch!

13-Making Families Welcome (CO) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $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

14-Potty Training Made Easy (CD) 6:30-9:30pm Ste 129 $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 transi-

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

14-Admin. #9 Resources and Training (P, CO) 6:45-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20 L.

Moran -This workshop will cover basic concepts of managing and utilizing re-

sources in the child care setting .

15-Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN) 6:39:30pm Ste. 112 $25

E. Chapman-Come and learn the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect

and what you can do to help a child.

16-Creating Sociable Children (CD) 6:00-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 N. Massey -

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.

16-Admin. #10 Business Practices (P) 6:45-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran -This

workshop will cover basic concepts of business practices in the child care setting.

18-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, pa-

tient 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.

18-CPR 1-5pm 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.

18-SEFEL:What is it? (P) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 Y. Bell $30 -This module

addresses strategies for preventing challenging behavior. When children

understand routines and the expectations for their behavior, and when they are

engaged in activities that are meaningful, they are less likely to engage in

challenging behavior

20-Medication Administration Part I (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 D. Boyce

$60-*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


MUST ATTEND PART 2 ON MAY 22

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

21-Working with Mixed Ages (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm

Ste.129 $25 B Strama-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.

21-Admin #11 Financial Planning Pt.1 (P) 6:45-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20

L. Moran -This workshop will cover basic concepts of financial planning and

budgeting in the child care setting.

22-Medication Administration Part 2 (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 D. Boyce


Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all

ages of children. liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general


MUST ATTEND PART 1 ON MAY 20

22- Cultural Diversity (CO) 6-9:00pm Wards Chapel $25 K. Thomas -This

includes 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.

22- Chat & Chew :We want to hear from you! (P) 1:00-2:00pm or 7:00-8:00pm

Ste. 129 $5 A. Sibski –We want to know what issues concern YOU so we can

best determine how best to help YOU! So much is happening in Maryland and

our child care system that we know it can be overwhelming. We will tackle such

topics as MD EXCELS, curriculum implantation, credentialing, or any topic of

your interest.

23-Encouraging Math from the Dollar Store (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129

$25 E. Chapman -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 mathematical thinking and enhance your

program’s math curriculum.

23-Admin #12 Financial Planning Pt.2 (P) 6:45-9:45 pm Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran

This workshop will cover basic concepts of financial planning and budgeting in

the child care setting.

28-Allergies/Asthma (SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129 $25

K. Trafton -Keruly -Participants will gain an understanding of asthma and

allergies, common symptoms and treatment goals associated with the care of

children with asthma and asthma in child care.

28-Admin #13 Communication Pt.1 (P, CO) 6:45-9:45pm Ste. 112 $20

L. Moran -This workshop will cover basic concepts of general and marketing

communications in the child care setting.

29-CHAT AND CHEW MOVED TO MAY 22!

30-Admin #14 Communication Pt.2 (P, CO) 6:45-9:45pm 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 parent and staff

communication in the child care setting.

May 2013 Course Descriptions & Details

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




1 2 Playground Safety (HSN)

6:30-9:30 pm Ste. 129

$25 N. Massey

Admin #6 Staff

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


3 4 Medication Administration

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

K. Rowland * Limit 10*

5 6

7 Classroom Management (P) 6-9pm

Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers

Admin #7 Meeting the Needs of

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


8

Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN)

6:39:30pm Wards Chapel $25

E. Chapman

9 Admin. #8 Scheduling (CU)

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

L. Moran

10 SIDS 9:30-11:30am

Ste. 129 $20 J. Edwards

11 Positive Discipline (CD)

9am-12pm Ste. 112 $25

E. Chapman

Emergency Disaster and

Preparedness (HSN,P) 9am-

3pm Ste.129 $30 M. Woodall

BRING A LUNCH

12

Mother’s Day

13

Making Families Welcome

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

A. Arujo

14 Potty Training Made Easy (CD)

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

N. Massey

Admin. #9 Resources and Training (P,

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

L. Moran

15 Child Abuse & Neglect (HSN) 6:30-

9:30pm Ste. 112

$25 E. Chapman

16 Creating Sociable Children

(CD) 6:00-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25

N. Massey

Admin. #10

Business Practices (P)

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


Ste. 129 $30 PPM

CPR 1-5pm Ste. 129 $30

PPM

SEFEL:What Is It? (P)

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

Y. Bell


Pt. 1 (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm

Ste.129 $60 D. Boyce

*Must take part 2 on 5/22/13

*Limit 10*

21 Working with Mixed Ages (CU)

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

B Strama

Admin #11 Financial Planning Pt.1 (P)

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

L. Moran

22 Medication Administration

Pt. 2(HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129 $0 D.

Boyce *Must take part 1 on 5/20/13

Cultural Diversity (CO)

6-9:00pm Wards Chapel $25

Chat & Chew :We want to hear

from you! (P) 1-2:00pm or

7-8:00pm Ste. 129 $5 A. Sibski

23 Encouraging Math from the

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

Ste.129 $25 E. Chapman

Admin #12 Financial Planning Pt.2

(P) 6:45-9:45 pm Ste. 112 $20

L. Moran

24 25

26 27

Memorial Day

28 Allergies/Asthma (SN)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 K. Trafton -Kruley

Admin #13 Communication Pt.1 (P, CO)

6:45-9:45pm

Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran

29 Chat & Chew :We want

to hear from you! (P)

1-2:00pm or 7-8:00pm Ste. 129 $5

A. Sibski DATE CHANGED TO

MAY 22—SAME TIMES!

30 Admin #14 Communication

Pt.2 (P, CO) 6:45-9:45pm

Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran

31

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

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

rating.

1-Pre-Service Mod.1 (CD) 9am-1pm 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. 1-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.

3-Medication Administration Part 1 (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 D. Boyce


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. MUST ATTEND PART 2 ON June 5

4-Admin # 15 Reporting (P)6:45-9:45 pm Ste. 112 $20 L. Moran

This workshop will cover basic concepts of reporting procedures in the child care

setting.

5-Medication Administration Part 2(HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 D. Boyce $0-

*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


MUST ATTEND PART 1 ON June 3

6-Developmental Appropriate Practices (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers

-This course addresses characteristics of a developmentally appropriate

curriculum by focusing on three main components: age-appropriateness, social/

cultural appropriateness, and individual appropriateness. Participants will identify

challenges with implementing DAP and brainstorm strategies for ensuring DAP in

their programs.

8-Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm Ste. 112 K. Rowland $60-* *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


*PLEASE BRING A LUNCH* 8-Pre-Service Mod. 3 (HSN) 9am-1pm Ste. 129 $35 N. Massey -Specific focus of this class is centered upon components of emergency preparedness, menu planning, and health & safety concerns of young children. 8-Pre-Service Mod.4 (SN) 1:30-5:30pm 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.

10-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.

11-Stop Bullying in Child Care (CD) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 B. Strama -

Understanding why children become bullies and how to stop the cycle of

bulling. Proactive strategies for dealing with bullies and getting victims to

open up as well as designing a policy regarding bulling behaviors are

addressed.

12-Avoiding Burnout (P) 6-9:00pm 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.

12-Get Credentialed...Get a Check! It’s That Easy! (P) 6pm-8pm Ste. 129

$10 A. Sibiski -This class provides information on the Maryland Child Care

Credential that recognizes child care providers who go beyond the require-

ments of State licensing and registration regulations. Come learn about the 6

levels and how to get a bonus for each!

13-Anger Management (P) 6-9:00pm 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.

15-First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30 -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.

15-CPR 1-5pm 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-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.

18-Playground Safety (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 E. Chapman-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-Understanding and Caring for Pre-Mature Infants (CD,SN) 6:30-9:30pm

Ste. 129 $25 B. Strama Learn to understand what classifies an infant as

premature, as well as the health concerns associated with prematurity. Tips

and techniques to help care for preemies are included as well.

20-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.

22- Pre-Service Mod. 5 (P) 9am-1pm Ste.129 $35 N. Massey-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.

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

World Around Us (CO) 1:30-5:30pm Ste.129 $35 N. Massey - This workshop will

provide an overview and focus of the importance of developing and maintaining

relationships with children’s families and the larger community.

24-Autism: Unlocking the Puzzle (SN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25

K. Trafton-Keruly -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

25-Marketing Your Program (P) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 L. Moran -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.

26-Cultural Diversity (CO) 6-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 K. Thomas -Positive interac-

tion 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.

27-Positive Behavior Supports (CD) 6-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25 A. Arujo—A

comprehensive set of strategies that are meant to redesign environments in such

a way that problem behaviors are prevented or inconsequential, and to teach

children new skills, making problem behaviors unnecessary.

29-Building a Dynamic School– Age Program 9am-3pm Ste. 129

$30 E. Chapman-Children in high quality school-age programs do better in school,

learn social skills more efficiently, and are more engaged in schools and communi-

ties. Join us and learn “best practices” for your program.


1 Pre-Service Mod.1 (CD) 9am-1pm


Pre-Service Mod.2 (CU) 1:30-5:30pm



Pt. 1 (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129

$60 D. Boyce


*Limit 10*

4

Admin # 15 Reporting (P)

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

L. Moran

5 Medication Administration

Pt. 2(HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129

$0 D. Boyce


6 Developmentally Appropriate

Practices (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129

$25 J. Chambers

7 8 Medication Administration (HSN) 9am-3pm

Ste. 112 $60 K. Rowland

Pre-Service Mod. 3 (HSN) 9am-1pm Ste. 129

$35 M. Macer

Pre-Service Mod.4 (SN)

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

9 10 Read with Me Everyday (CU)

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

E. Chapman

11

Stop Bullying in Child Care

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

$25 B. Strama

12 Avoiding Burnout (P)

6-9:00pm Ste. 112

$25 A. Arujo

Get Credentialed...Get a Check! It’s

That Easy! (P) 6pm-8pm Ste. 129 $10

A. Sibiski

13

Anger Management (P)

6-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25

K. Thomas


Ste.129 $30 PPM

CPR 1-5pm Ste.129 $30 PPM

16 17

Team Building (CU)

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

$25 K. Thomas

18 Playground Safety (HSN)

6:30-9:30pm Ste. 129

$25 E. Chapman

19 Understanding and Caring for

Pre-Mature Infants (CD,SN)

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

B. Strama

20

Let’s Get Moving (HSN)

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

E. Chapman

21 22 Pre-Service Mod. 5 (P)

9am-1pm Ste.129 $35 N. Massey

Pre-Service Mod. 6 (CO) 1:30-5:30pm

Ste.129 $35 M. Macer

23 24 Autism: Unlocking the Puzzle

(SN) 6:30-9:30pm

Ste. 129 $25 K. Trafton-Keruly

25 Marketing Your Program (P)

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

L. Moran

26 Cultural Diversity (CO)

6-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25

K. Thomas

27

Positive Behavior Supports

(CD) 6-9:00pm Ste. 129 $25

A. Arujo

28 29 Building a Dynamic School– Age

Program 9am-3pm Ste. 129 $30

E. Chapman

30

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



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

Workshop Registration Form

Type of Provider: Family Center Staff Center

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: $

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 registration,

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, 1023 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.

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 re-

quirements 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

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