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Free Professional Development Events

September - December 2010


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Welcome!Child Sta rt is pleased to sha re the se trai ning opportu nities in a ddition to the cu rrent offerings advertised in t he CRIB Note

In-Service bulletin. This is a specia l opportu nity to gathe r profession al development trai ning hou rs free of cha rge; tha nks togenerous fu nding from the American Recovery and Reinvestme nt Act (ARRA).

In addition to fundi ng to provide the events in this booklet F REE of cha rge, ARRA ha s also created grant opportu nitie s

for licensed family child care home s, after-school programs and child care centers to support in creased quality of care for

children across K ansas. ___.

In addition to the benef its listed above, ARRA is providi ng th e availability of profession al development scholarships to

child care providers who are pla nni ng to attend an i n-state conferen ce, such as Growing with Children i n March 2011!

Scholarships will also be available to pay for th e Child Development Associate (CDA) Nationa l

Credential application fee.

Please check the Child Sta rt Inc. website for information about all of th ese wonderful opportu nitie

Sincerely,

Cheryl DunnChild Care Awa re Program Di rector


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Date Session Title County

9/11 First Start: Working Together for Children with Diverse Needs & Abilies McPherson

9/25 First Start: Supporng Children with Diverse Needs and Abilies throughSocial/Emoonal and Language Development

Harvey

9/25 Healthy Aer School Kids Sumner

9/28 Directors Toolbox: Circle of Inuence, Implemenng Shared Decision

Making and Parcipave Management

Sedgwick

10/2 Understanding ASQ3/ASQ-SE Kingman

10/7 Directors Toolbox: Leadership in Acon, How Eecve Directors Get

Things Done

Sedgwick

10/16 Core Knowledge Curriculum: Program Planning Cowley10/27 Directors Toolbox: Making the Most of Meengs Sedgwick

11/10 Directors Toolbox: The Right Fit; Recruing, Selecng and Orienng Sta Sedgwick

11/20 Core Knowledge Curriculum: Daily Experiences Kingman

11/20 Mission Possible: School Age Groundwork Sumner

11/20 First Start: Principal Care Needs of Children with Diverse Needs & Abili-

es

Harper

12/18 Mission Possible: School Age Quality Sengs Sumner

12/18 Core Knowledge Curriculum: Guiding Children Marion

ARRA Grant Events Listed by Date Additional Information

All events listed in this book arfree!

All aendees will be treated to

free lunch!

Lots of door prizes will be given

at each training!

These events count toward

the professional developmentrequirements for the ARRA

grants!

All events are approved for 6

hours in-service training through

Child Care Aware of Kansas

(Formerly KACCRRA).

These events are all part of the

Core Knowledge Curriculum. Please arrive early. Doors lock at 9:00 a.m. Late arrivals will not be admied. Reservaons and cancellaons are greatly appreciated to plan accordingly for catering and space

needs.


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The Core Knowledge Curriculum is based on theory and research in child

development and early educaon, as well as the experse of many dedicated

professionals in the Illinois Level 1 ECE Credenal Curriculum and from the Missou

Department of Health and Senior Services Child Care Orientaon Training (CCOT)and Providers Advancing through Connuing Educaon (PACE) workshops.

The design team that oversaw development of the Core Knowledge Curriculum

was guided by the belief that children learn and grow to their potenal when they

aend programs staed by well-educated professionals. They are grateful to the

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Illinois Early Care &

Educaon Professional Development Network for allowing the use of their me-

honored workshop series. Their contribuons were vital the creaon of this new format.

This curriculum has been designed to give child care and early learning professionals foundaonal knowledge to be successful

when caring for children. The informaon presented in the curriculum is for all professionals working in family or center-based

child care and early learning programs. This basic informaon about concepts and skills is ideal for an entry-level sta member,

but may also be benecial for more seasoned professionals as a refresher course. This curriculum meets the Kansas and

Missouri Core Competencies for Early Care and Educaon Professionals (Levels 1 and 2) and the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity

Content Areas. Parcipants can complete these sessions in any order through Child Start Inc., your local Resource and Referral

agency.For addional informaon about this curriculum series contact:

Child Care Aware of Kansas Child Start, Inc.

(Formerly KACCRRA) Child Care Aware Program

1-877-678-2548 1-800-684-3962

About Core Knowledge Curriculum


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Grant opportunies are available for Child Care Centers, and Family Child Care Providers. The grant opportunies will allow child

care programs to enhance their services in the following areas:

Children with Special Needs - maximum award $5,000

Child Care Center - maximum award $10,000Aer-School Programming - maximum award $5,000

GRANT DEFINITION

Grant funding will soon be available to center and family-based child care providers in Kansas to support the increased quality o

care for children across Kansas. These grants are funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Grants will be

available to Child Care Centers, Aer-School Programs and programs that care for or plan to care for children with special needs

GRANT CRITERION Programs must be licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Have been in business at least six months

Must have at least one child receiving subsidy (SRS, United Way, Smart Start, etc.)

Must aend a minimum of 18 hours of professional development associated with the grant being requested

Separate grant applicaons must be completed to request mulple grant awards

Self assessment of program must be completed with grant applicaons (tool will be provided) Grant applicaons must be

POSTMARKED no later than January 3, 2011

Funding must be spent no later than July 31, 2011

Grant applicaons must be POSTMARKED no later than January 3, 2011.

For more informaon visit: www.childstart.org or www.kaccrra.org

Grants to grow your business!


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Core Knowledge Curriculum - Daily Experiences

Descripon of topic:

Understanding the Whole ChildUpon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will learn about

child development, basic learning concepts, and factors that inuence development in

young children.

Kingman County

Saturday, November 20, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Jeris Kitchen

240 N. Main Street, Kingman, KS

Child Start Facilitator:

Amber Ives, Infant/Toddler

Recruitment Specialist

To make reservaons or foraddional informaon:

Visit: www.childstart.org

Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853

Reservaons and cancellaons

highly appreciated!

Counts toward Children with Specia l Needs Grant requ irements

Counts toward Afte r-School Programming Grant requ irements

Counts toward Child Care Center Grant requirements

Perfect for new providers & staff

Color Codes


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Core Knowledge Curriculum Program Planning

Descripon of topics:

Creang a Welcoming EnvironmentUpon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will learn concepts

that should be present in every indoor and outdoor child care environment.

Program Planning: Discover, Create and Explore

Upon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will learn the

essenals for creang a learning plan while including learning center sta and families in

the planning process.

Cowley County

Saturday, October 16, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Neives Mexican Restaurant

119 East 9th Ave., Wineld, KS




To make reservaons or foraddional informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


highly appreciated!

BORED?Give them something new!

Check out toys, kits, books and more from

Child Starts FREE Resource Library!

More information on page 3 or

call 800.684.3962Available in all Child Start Counties.


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Core Knowledge Curriculum - Guiding Children


Planning Experiences for ChildrenUpon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will

understand what developmentally appropriate pracce is and how to adapt the

principles into their environment. Parcipants will be introduced to what play

means to a child. Parcipants will learn how to beer communicate the benets of

play to families.

Interacons with Children

Upon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will learnhow to interact with children making sure every moment counts.

Guiding Childrens Behavior

Upon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will learn

how to handle challenging behavior. Successfully working with children with

challenging behaviors starts with understanding why children misbehave.

Marion County

Saturday, December 18, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

St. Lukes Clinic

537 S. Freeborn, Marion, KS




To make reservaons or for addionainformaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853

Reservaons and cancellaons highly

appreciated!


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Healthy Aer School Kids


Healthy Aer School Kids & FamiliesFamilies are the rst teachers of young children. Child care professionals and aer school

care sta have the opportunity to support families in their eorts to choose healthy foods

and acve lifestyles for their children. The presentaon will oer child care professionals

who care for children in aer school sengs a wide variety of ways to engage families to

help their children stay acve and eat nutrious foods.

Power Up with Healthy Snacks

Childrens snacks are an important part of their overall nutrion. With childhood obesityrates on the rise, child care programs can play an important role in helping children choose

healthy snacks. Child care professionals will learn how to select healthy snacks, involve

children in preparing simple, healthy snacks, and create a posive eang environment for

school age children.

We Like to Move It!

Physical acvity is important for children and adults in aer school sengs. Parcipants

will learn about physical acvity guidelines, as well as how to plan more movement andulize inexpensive materials to promote fun, acve play. Adult atudes related to physical

acvity and the importance of modeling will also be discussed.

Sumner County

Saturday, September 25, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Futures Unlimited

2414 N. A Street

Wellington, KS

Child Start Facilitators:

Crystal Franks,

Infant/Toddler Specialist

Jacquee Thompson,Professional Development

Specialist

To make reservaons or for

addional informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or316-682-1853


highly appreciated!


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Mission Possible - School Age Groundwork

Descripon of Topics:

In Search of Quality School Age Care ProgramsUpon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will be able to

discuss the importance of their professionalism in Aer School Care Programs and

how it relates to the Naonal Aer School Standard, and Kansas/Missouri Youth Core

Competencies. They will be able to relate these resources to their handbook and

policies & procedures to assure their program is professional and beyond.

Operaon Lookout

Upon compleon of this professional development event parcipants will be familiarwith health and safety guidelines for School Age Care (SAC) programs. These guidelines

will cover indoor and outdoor safety, snack guidelines, and proper hand washing.

Operaon Developmentally Appropriate Pracce (DAP)

Upon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will become

aware of developmental milestones so that they can plan experiences that encourage

physical, cognive, emoonal, social and language development for school-age

children.

Sumner County


9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Futures Unlimited

2414 N. A Street, Wellington, KS


Jacquee Thompson, Professiona

Development Specialist

Crystal Franks, Infant/Toddler

Specialist

To make reservaons or for addiona

informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


appreciated!


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Sumner County

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Futures Unlimited






Specialist


informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


appreciated!

Mission Possible School Age Quality Sengs


Operaon SAC-cessUpon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will become

aware of developmental milestones so that they can plan experiences that encourage

physical, cognive, emoonal, social and language development for school-age

children.

Defeang Dr. NO!

Upon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will explore

posive child guidance techniques for caring for School Age Care youth. Preventavemeasures as well as correcve measures will be discussed. Building a childs self-

esteem and sense of responsibility will be the focus of this professional development

event.

The Race for Space

Upon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will learn ways

to use to make wise use of space in a School Age Care program. Room arrangement

will be discussed and evaluated.

Sumner County

Saturday, December 18, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Futures Unlimited






Specialist


informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


appreciated!


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Understanding ASQ3 Tool

ASQ3 is a tool for looking at developmental aspects of children from one month to 5 1/2years of age. Highly reliable and valid; ASQ3 looks at strengths and trouble spots and

educates about developmental milestones. Leave this professional development training

with the understanding of how to use the ASQ3 and how it can be ulized within your

early childhood sengs to enhance acvies.

Understanding ASQ-SE Tool

ASQ-SE is a tool for looking at social/emoonal development aspects of children from

one month to 5 1/2 years of age. Highly reliable and valid, ASQ-SE looks at strengths andtrouble spots and educates about social/emoonal development. Leave this professional

development training with the understanding of how to use the ASQ-SE and how it can be

ulized with your early childhood sengs to enhance acvies and to promote social and

emoonal competence among children.

Understanding ASQ3/ASQ-SE Tools Kingman County

Saturday, October 2, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Jeris Kitchen

240 N. Main St.

Kingman, Kansas


Amber Ives, Infant / Toddler


Polly Banks, Infant/Toddler


To make reservaons or for

addional informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


highly appreciated!

Compensang for missed opportunies, such as the

failure to detect early dicules...oen requires extensive

intervenon, if not heroic eorts, later in life.

-From Neurons to Neighborhoods, The Science of Early

Childhood Development.


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McPherson County


9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fire Department

321 E. Kansas, McPherson, KS




Tanya Hussleman, Infant/Toddler

Specialist


informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


appreciated!

First Start: Working Together for Children with

Diverse Needs & Abilies


Foundaons of Early Learning and Development for Children

Upon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will be able

to recognize factors that inuence child development and describe milestones of

child development in the areas of social/emoonal, cognive, physical, and language.

Designed for parcipants to gain a beer understanding of how children learn and to

share ideas to foster learning in children with disabilies or chronic illnesses.

Medicaon in Child Care ProgramsUpon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will be able

to review overview of procedures related to administering medicaons to a child

in child care and early learning programs. Parcipants will discuss the child care

or early learning professionals responsibilies when administering medicaon in

the program. Parcipants will get administering medicaon ps for children birth

through age 5.

Building Relaonships and Creang Supporve Environments

Upon compleon of this professional development event, parcipants will be able to

discuss the importance of objecve record keeping in child care and early learning

programs. Parcipants will discuss a variety of recording tools child care or early

learning professionals can use to communicate with families.


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Harvey County


9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fire Department

200 E. 3rd, Newton, KS





Specialist


informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


appreciated!

First Start: Supporng Children with Diverse

Needs and Abilies through Social/Emoonal and

Language Development


Promong Childrens Success through Social/Emoonal and Language Development


support and recognize the stages of social/emoonal development in children birth

through age 5. Parcipants will be able to describe general principles of speech,

language, and communicaon development in young children.

Promong Behavioral Support for Young Children


dene emoonal development concerns in young children and list signs of emoonal

disorder in young children. Parcipants will be able to describe what child care and

early learning professionals can do to support a child with emoonal development

concerns and idenfy posive guidance techniques that benet all children in social/

emoonal growth and development.


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Harper County


9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Subway

302 E. 14th Street, Harper, KS



Specialist


Specialist


informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


appreciated!

First Start: Principal Care Needs of Children with

Diverse Needs & Abilies


Oral Health and Environmental Safety


dene oral development in young children and common oral condions and diseases

in young children. Parcipants will discuss general safety principles for child care and

early learning professionals to prevent or reduce the risk of injury in children.

Handling Techniques for Children with Individual Needs and Abilies


dene the proper denion, principles and techniques of handling a young child with

a disability or chronic illness. Parcipants will discuss the proper handling techniques

for a child with a disability during roune care: feeding, diapering, dressing, toilet

training, carrying and playing.


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Sedgwick County

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Child Start, Inc.

1069 S. Glendale St., Wichita, KS


Glenda Higbee, Infant/Toddler

Specialist


Specialist


informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


appreciated!

Directors Tool Box: Circle of Inuence,

Implemenng Shared Decision Making and

Parcipave Management

Descripon of topic:

Building trust and a spirit of collaboraon in child care centers is central to achieving

high-performing work teams. Involving sta in meaningful ways in decision making

is one way to build their trust and foster sta commitment. This workshop provides

parcipants with a framework for analyzing dierent types of decisions in child

care center management and suggests ways Directors can move toward a more

parcipave process in achieving program goals.


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Sedgwick County

Thursday, October 7, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Child Start, Inc




Specialist


Specialist


informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


appreciated!

Directors Toolbox: Leadership in Acon, How

Eecve Directors Get Things Done

Descripon of topic:

Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. This workshop explores the concept of

leadership in the context of early childhood sengs. The mulfaceted role of a

Director and the skills and competencies needed to nurture leadership at all levels of

the program will be explored.

Understaffed?

Child Starts Caring 4 Kids

Substitute service can help!

Call 1-866-212-6679 for

more information.

www.childstart.org/outreach/substitutes.html


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Directors Toolbox: Making the Most of Meengs

Descripon of topic:

Meengs are the glue that hold early childhood organizaons together. Thisworkshop provides a framework for planning and conducng more engaging and

producve meengs. Parcipants will learn how to increase a groups commitment

to shared goals, arrive at decisions supported by everyone, and have more fun in the

process!

Sedgwick County

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Child Start, Inc




Specialist


Specialist


informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


appreciated!

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Wichita, KS

Save the date!

Qualies for Professional

Development Scholarships!


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Sedgwick County

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Child Start, Inc




Specialist


Specialist


informaon:


Call: 1-800-684-3962 or

316-682-1853


appreciated!

Directors Toolbox: The Right Fit; Recruing,

Selecng and Orienng Sta

Descripon of topic:

Successful sta recruitment and selecon is a crucial component of administering

high-quality early childhood programs. This professional development event

will provide a framework for learning strategies for improving the likelihood that

early childhood directors will be successful in nding the right person for the job

opportunies they have to oer.

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Read the latest news, ask

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early childhood

professionals and more!

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