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| Feb 2nd, 2012 (Thu) | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Why Do Children Misbehave? Child Development (Intermediate) **Sign up for Dr. Wood’s companion class, “I Had It First” on February 9 and receive both for $40 for members and $50 for non-members! Register Now |
| Feb 4th, 2012 (Sat) | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Medication Administration Health, Safety and Nutrition (All levels) This class meets all Office of Child Care requirements for the administration of medication to children in child care. Please note: Everyone taking this training must pass an English and Math test given prior to the start of the class. Certificates will be issued by the trainer rather than the Resource Center. Please bring a bag lunch and drink. Class size limited. No Walk-Ins. > Register Now |
| Feb 4th, 2012 (Sat) | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Book It to Cook It! Special Needs, Curriculum and Health, Safety and Nutrition (All Levels) Use children’s literature to extend learning through cooking and nutrition oriented activities. We will utilize several books that may be new to you and your children.***There is a $1 materials fee per participant for this class. Register Now |
| Feb 4th, 2012 (Sat) | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Let's Take the Mystery Out of Science Curriculum (All Levels) Enjoy some simple experiments and learn how to bring science into your classroom with ideas to share with your children. Teachers love this workshop! **Register for both of these classes on February 4 and receive a $10 discount get both classes for $60 for members and $80 for non-members! > Register Now |
| Feb 7th, 2012 (Tue) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Promoting Children’s Success:Building Relationships & Creating Supportive Environments (SEFEL Pre-School Module 1) Child Development and Professional (Intermediate/Advanced) This class is offered on February 7 and February 9, 2012 **PLEASE NOTE: This is a 6-hour training. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Positive relationships with children serve as the foundation for addressing social emotional needs. 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. This modules addresses strategies for preventing challenging behavior by using a range of teaching strategies to teach routines and expectations. Register Now |
| Feb 8th, 2012 (Wed) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| The Storytelling Toolbox Curriculum (All Levels) 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. Register Now |
| Feb 9th, 2012 (Thu) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Promoting Children's Success:Building Relationships & Creating Supportive Environments (SEFEL Pre-School Module 1) Child Development and Professional (Intermediate/Advanced) **PLEASE NOTE: This is a 6-hour training. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Positive relationships with children serve as the foundation for addressing social emotional needs. 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. This modules addresses strategies for preventing challenging behavior by using a range of teaching strategies to teach routines and expectations. |
| Feb 9th, 2012 (Thu) | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| I Had It First! Child Development (Intermediate) We often hear “I had it first!” in child care. This session will explore developmental characteristics of children and how to set realistic expectations for them in group settings. Sign up for Dr. Wood’s companion class, “Why do Children Misbehave” on February 2 and receive both for $40 for members and $50 for non-members! > Register Now |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| First Aid Health, Safety and Nutrition (All levels) These trainings meet OCC requirements for First Aid and CPR for child care providers. Register Now |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| First Aid and Infant/Child & Adult CPR Health, Safety and Nutrition (All levels) These trainings meet OCC requirements for First Aid and CPR for child care providers. >Register Now |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Nutrition and Learning Health, Safety and Nutrition (Intermediate) Are you feeding children foods that will help make them smart or make them dull? This training will give participants an understanding of the impact that nutrition has on brain development throughout life and which everyday foods are harming or helping brain development. Participants will learn how to create healthy, child friendly menus. Please note: This workshop has an additional $2 assessment fee to cover the cost of food Register Now |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) | 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Infant/Child & Adult CPR Health, Safety and Nutrition (All Levels) These trainings meet OCC requirements for First Aid and CPR for child care providers. > Register Now |
| Feb 13th, 2012 (Mon) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Infant/Toddler Module 4:Working with Familiies Professionalism and Community (Intermediate/Advanced) This class is always a must do! Come and gain insights that will help you better understand the unique needs of infant/toddler parents and put you on the road to building trusting valuable partnerships with the families in your programs. We will cover the developmental needs of parents, effective ways to get parents involved in your program, how to sensitively share developmental milestones with parents, understanding different parenting styles and helping children and parents cope with changes and transitions. Register Now |
| Feb 15th, 2012 (Wed) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Accommodations and Activities for Children with Special Needs Health, Safety and Nutrition (All Levels) Everyone benefits when every child’s needs are met. Ensure that the environment in your center or home is a place where children with special needs can thrive. You’ll see which activities are fun for all and appropriate for your children with special needs. Register Now |
| Feb 21st, 2012 (Tue) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Promoting the Growth of Children and the Education of Families Community (Intermediate) Everyone thrives when adult relationships in child care programs are more like community than business, more like families than school. When adult connections are caring and strong, parents, caregivers, and directors are empowered to work together to help children thrive. Participants will better understand the importance of developing positive partnerships with families and will identify the influence of culture on family and child care programs, and how it informs practice and planning. Participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of developing positive relationships with child care families. Register Now |
| Feb 25th, 2012 (Sat) | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| MSDE Presents An Introduction to the Enviromental Rating Scales Please Note: Register directly with MSDE for this class before February 3. Register directly with TJ Bennett at tjbennett@msde.state.md.us or Tresa Hanna at tresa.hanna@msde.state.md.us. Registration forms are also available at the Resource Center. Contact Francine Bobbitt at 301.772.8420, extension 229. |
| Feb 25th, 2012 (Sat) | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Peaceful Classrooms: Guiding Children's Behavior Child Development (Intermediate) Learn various techniques to positively guide the children you work with every day as well as how to arrange your classroom in a way that leads to a successful learning environment. Bring a bag lunch! Register Now |