Child Care Links Resource and Referral Center for Baltimore County Training Registration: 410-288-5942 1101 North Point Blvd. Suites 112 & 129 Baltimore, MD 21224 Main: 410-288-4900 www.childcarelinks.net Summer 2012 Training Calendar July through September REGISTRATION BEGINS ON JUNE 20!!!
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Child Care Links
Resource and Referral Center
for Baltimore County
Training Registration: 410-288-5942
1101 North Point Blvd.
Suites 112 & 129
Baltimore, MD 21224
Main: 410-288-4900
www.childcarelinks.net
Summer 2012
Training Calendar
July through September
REGISTRATION
BEGINS ON
JUNE 20!!!
July 2012 Course Descriptions & Details Core of Knowledge Areas: (HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition (CD) Child Development (CU) Curriculum (P) Professionalism (CO) Community (SN) Special Needs *Unless otherwise noted, classes listed have been given an “ALL”
D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of business practices in
the child care setting.
11- Beginners Sign Language (SN) 6-9pm Ste.129 $25 L. Harris - This workshop will help individuals in the use of beginning sign language for immediate communica-tion and/or the preparation for teaching children.
12 – Stopping Biting Behaviors (CD) 6-9pm 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.
12 - CPR Only for Infant Child & Adult 6-10pm Ste. 129 $30– Paramedical Per-
sonnel- This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children.
Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of
issue.
14– Child Portfolios:A Snapshot of Success (CD) 12-3pm Ste.112 A.Sibiski - A
snapshot of their success, not failure. Learn how to document a child’s growth and
development. A portfolio last a lifetime and goes with a child as they grow.
14- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9am-3pm Ste. 129 $30 D.
Martin - This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR
regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care pro-
grams. 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 emergen-
cies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effec-
tive July 1, 2010, for centers, family providers, and family child care applicants.
Bring a Lunch!
16- Administrative Course #11 Financial Planning Part 1 (P) 6:30-9:30p Ste. 112 $20 D. Brinkmeier - This workshop will cover basic concepts of financial planning and budgeting in the child care setting.
17- Nutrition & Obesity (HSN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 K. Trafton - 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 dealing with obesity in chil-
dren through nutrition, education and exercise will be addressed.
This workshop is designed for providers and parents of young children. Meets
Office of Child Care guidelines. Certificate expires two years from date of
issue.
18 - Fun Circle Time Activities (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 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.
20 - MSDE Accreditation Orientation (P) 10am-12pm Ste.129 $10 - Are you a
center director interested in going through the MSDE accreditation process?
Join us for an Orientation to Accreditation. MSDE Accreditation is a voluntary,
year long process of quality improvement and documentation completed by child
care centers in Maryland. Participants will receive a 2-hour certificate following the session. 20 - Taxes & Recordkeeping 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25 D. Martin - All providers should keep
good records of their income and expenses throughout the year. As a self-employed
independent business owner, this course is designed to help providers with the best
practices for recordkeeping. Topics covered will be organization of records, tax infor-
mation and receipts.
21 - SIDS-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 9:30am-11:30am Ste. 129 $20 J.
Edwards - In this workshop you will learn about safe sleep environments to help
Martin - This workshop will cover basic concepts of managing staff members
in the child care setting.
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4 Avoiding Burnout (P)
6-9pm Ste.112 $25
Autism: Unlocking the Puzzle
(SN) 6:30-9:30pm Ste 129
$25
5 6
More than Magnets (CU)
6-9pm Ste.112 $25
Conflict Resolution (P)
6-9pm Ste.129 $25
7 8 Developing Life Skills for the
21st Century (CD, C) 9am-3pm
Ste.112 $30
BRING A LUNCH!
Emergency and Disaster Prepar-
edness (HSN,P) 9am-3pm Ste.129
$30 BRING A LUNCH!
9 10 11
Dealing With Difficult
Parents (CO) 6-9pm Ste. 112
$25
Cooking with Kids (HSN) 6-
9pm Ste.129 $25
12
Developmentally
Appropriate Practices (CU)
6-9pm Wards Chapel Preschool
$25
13 Inclusion Activities (SN)
6-9pmSte.112 $25
Encouraging Math from the Dollar
Store (CU) 6-9pm Ste. 129 $25
Cultural Diversity in Your Program
(CO)6-9pm Windsor Park Children’s
School $25
14 15 Admin # 3 Enrollment &
Marketing (P) 9am-12pm Ste.112 $20
Admin #4 Materials & Equipment
(CD,CU) 12pm-3pm Ste.112 $20
First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30
CPR 1-5pm Ste. 129 $30
16 17 18
Fun Circle Time Activities
(CU) 6-9pm Ste. 112 $25
19 20 MSDE
Accreditation Orientation
10am-12pm Ste.129 $10
Taxes & Recordkeeping (P)
6-9pm Ste 112 $25
21 SIDS
9:30a-
11:30a
Ste.
129 $20
22 Medication Administration
(HSN) 9am-3pm Ste 112 $55 BRING A LUNCH!
Tools for Tantrums (CD)
9am-3pm Ste.129 $30 BRING A LUNCH!
23 24 25
Let’s Get Moving (CD)
6-9pm Ste.129 $25
26
Preschool Discipline (CD)
6-9pm Wards Chapel Preschool
$25
27 Keeping It Professional (P)
6-9pm Ste 112 $25
Making Families Welcome (CO)
6-9pm Windsor Park Children’s
School $25
28 29 Admin #5 Environments
(CD,CU) 9am-12pm Ste.112
$20
Admin #6 Staff
Management (P) 12pm-3pm
Ste.112 $20
30
September 2012 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).
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
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 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 workshop 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 transferred 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 information, 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 disagree 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, pro-
ceed 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 Lib-
erty Road for 7 miles. The preschool is located at Wards Chapel United Methodist Church on the left.
Windsor Park Children’s School, 2601 N. Rolling Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244 (410) 298-8612. Take I-695 inner loop to exit 17 Security Blvd. towards Woodlawn. Merge onto MD-
122 W/Security Blvd. Turn right onto Rolling Road. Follow N. Rolling Road for approximately 1 mile. Pass Tudsbury Lane and the post office. Make the 1st right past the post office
into Windsor Corporate Park. Upon entering the complex, turn right towards Building #2601.
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:
Type of Provider: Family Center Staff Center Director
Visa Master Card Company Check Money Order
Training Title Date Location Time Cost
Total Cost: $ Child Care Links Membership $35.00
(Good for 1 year)
Please check box and submit completed form w/payment.