DCD Region 3 Child Care Trainings - Martin/Pitt, Lenoir/Greene, Carteret, Onslow & Jones County

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DCD Region 3 Child Care Trainings - Martin/Pitt, Lenoir/Greene, Carteret, Onslow & Jones County
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The North Carolina Division of Child Development (DCD) Region 3 Child Care Resource and Referral system is funded to improve the quality and capacity of early care and education services in our seven-county region.

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Pre-Licensing Workshop for Family Child Care Homes

 

September 23, 2008

9:30am to 3:30pm

ChildLinks, Child Care Resource and Referral

111B Eastbrook Drive

Greenville

Call Ashley Collins for registration information

252-758-8885

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October 20, 2008

9:30am to 3:30pm

Carteret County Partnership for Children

3328-A   Bridges Street

Morehead City

Call Cynthia Jackson to Register at 252-727-0445

 

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June Trainings
 

June 3, 2008                                        6:30pm to 8:30pm

 

Infant/Toddler Zone

 

Credits: 2

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm                Tuesday

Location: Carteret Community College

                  Student Center

Cost: $5

Contact: Kim Wichl; 252-222-6123

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 3, 2008                                        6:30pm to 8:30pm

 

Positive Guidance

 

     What causes negative behavior?  Environment, home,

     staff, relationships, word phrasing, developmental

     delays?  Try and change the way of thinking and do

     something before the behavior occurs.  Consequences

     and redirection will be taught.

 

     Presenter: Lori Winfield   

 

     Credits: 2

     Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm                             Tuesday            

     Location: Partnership for Lenoir & Greene Counties, Kinston Office

     Cost: $5     

     Contact: 252-939-1200

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 3, 2008                                         6:30pm to 8:30pm

 

Fire Prevention, Evacuation and Safety in Child Care Facilities

 

     Fire Safety is more than fresh batteries in a smoke detector. 

     The easiest way to combat fires is to prevent them before they

     ever start. Learn what you can look for in child care facilities

     to reduce the risk of fire.

 

     Presenter: Jeff Harrell; Williamston Fire Dept.

      

     Credits: 2

     Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm                             Tuesday             

     Location: ChildLinks, Williamston

     Cost: $5 members  $8 non-members   

     Contact: 252-758-8885

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 5, 2008                                        6:30pm to 8:30pm

 

Stimulating Learning Through Art

 

     This training will allow teachers to look at art in a new light

     and with an open mind to allow children to be more creative. 

     During this training teachers will learn ways to display their

     children’s art work, store art work, and how to select materials

     that allow their children to be more creative.  Remember the

     creative process is more important than the finished product!

 

     Presenter: Tia James; ChildLinks

      

     Credits: 2

     Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm                             Thursday             

     Location: ChildLinks, Williamston

     Cost: $5 members  $8 non-members   

     Contact: 252-758-8885

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 9, 2008                                        6:00pm to 8:00pm

 

Communicable Diseases

 

     Identify signs and symptoms of common communicable

     diseases and decide when exclusion or inclusion is appropriate.   

    

     Presenter: Christy Hobbs, CCHC

 

     Credits: 2

     Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm                             Monday            

     Location: Partnership for Lenoir & Greene Counties, Kinston Office

     Cost: $5     

     Contact: 252-939-1200

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 10, 2008                                      6:30pm to 8:30pm

 

Partnering with Parents

 

     This training focuses on the social-emotional development

     that begins at birth and continues throughout life.  The

     foundation for healthy social-emotional development laid

     in the first 3 years helps a child establish meaningful

     relationships with parents, caregivers, and peers and

     supports his or her learning, both in and outside of school. 

 

     Presenter:  Taylor Flowers

 

     Credits: 2

     Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm                             Tuesday            

     Location: Partnership for Lenoir & Greene Counties, Kinston Office

     Cost: $5     

     Contact: 252-939-1200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 10, 2008                                      7:00pm to 9:00pm

                                                          

Giving Medications Safely to Children

 

      Giving medication to young children can be confusing

      and dangerous.  This   presentation focuses on safety

      guidelines and procedures for administering medications

      to children. Information regarding side effects of medications

      that are commonly given to children in child care settings

      will be discussed.

 

      Presenters: Connie Clark and Jennifer Hardee,

             Pitt County Child Care, Health Consultant Program

    

     Credits: 2

     Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm                 Tuesday

     Location: ChildLinks

     Cost: $5 members  $8 non-members  

     Contact: 252-758-8885

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 11, 2008                                          9:30am to 3:30pm

 

Pre-licensing Workshop for Family Child Care Homes

 

     This is a comprehensive review of North Carolina Child

     Care Rules and regulation as they pertain to Family Child

     Care Homes.  It is an informative workshop for persons

     who are interested in operating a Family Child Care Home.

     Participants will receive a Family Child Care Handbook

     which is published by the North Carolina Division of Child

     Development.

 

     Presenter: Amanda Ellis; Parent Referral Counselor

 

     Time:  9:30am to 3:30pm                   Wednesday

     Location: Carteret County Partnership for Children

                    3328-A Bridges Street, Morehead City

     Cost:  $25

     Contact: 252-727-0445

 

 

 

 

 

June 12, 2008                                      6:30pm to 8:30pm

 

Science Fun for School-Agers

 

     Providers will participate in developmentally appropriate

     hands-on science projects, experiments and activities to

     help make “Science Fun!” in the after-school classroom.

 

     Presenter:  Angela Doiron; Region 3 School-Age Specialist

 

     Credits: 2

     Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm                             Tuesday            

     Location: Partnership for Lenoir & Greene Counties, Kinston Office

     Cost: $5     

     Contact: 252-939-1200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 12, 2008                                            7:00pm to 9:00pm                        

 

Understanding Asthma Management

 

     With asthma on the rise, every child care provider

     should know about the disease.  After this workshop,

     you will be able to provide children and families with

     asthma management techniques.

    

     Presenter: Jeanine Everette,

            Pitt county Memorial Hospital’s Pediatric Asthma Team   

 

     Credits: 2

     Time:  7:00pm to 9:00pm                            Thursday

     Location: ChildLinks

     Cost: $5 members  $8 non-members 

     Contact: 252-758-8885

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 16, 2008                              TBA                                                     

 

CPR

 

Credits: TBA

Time: TBA                                       Monday

Location: Carteret Community College

Cost: $25

Contact: Elaine Moore; 252-726-9828

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 16, 2008                                      6:30pm to 8:30pm

 

Blood Borne Pathogens

 

     This training will focus on five major objectives:

1)      Identify blood borne pathogens

2)      Increase participants understanding of the ways in

which blood borne pathogens can be transmitted in

child care settings

3)      Understand the need for and appropriate use of the

Exposure Control Plan in child care

4)      Understand OSHA regulations as they pertain the child care

5)      Preparing child care staff in making an informed decision

regarding receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine series   

    

     Presenter: Christy Hobbs, CCHC

 

     Credits: 2

     Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm                             Monday            

     Location: Partnership for Lenoir & Greene Counties, Kinston Office

     Cost: $5     

     Contact: 252-939-1200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 17, 2008                              7:00pm to 9:00pm                                         

Beyond Bandaids

 

     It takes more than bandaids to keep children healthy in child

     care.  What should YOU be doing to prevent accidents,

     injuries and illnesses? 

    

    Presenters: Connie Clark and Jennifer Hardee,

            Pitt County Child Care, Health Consultant Program

    

     Credits: 2

     Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm                 Tuesday

     Location: ChildLinks

     Cost: $5 members  $8 non-members  

     Contact: 252-758-8885

 

 

 

 

 

June 17, 2008                                      6:30pm to 8:30pm

 

ITS-SIDS

 

     ITS-SIDS gives providers an overview of Sudden Infant Death

     Syndrome, identifies SIDS risk factors and describes ways to

     reduce the risk of SIDS in child care.  SIDS risk reduction

     messages include: engaging in safe sleep practices for

     infants/toddlers by placing babies on their back and creating

     safe sleep environments.  The national child care standards

      for sleep safety are presented.  Safe Sleep policy guidelines

     are included.  A sample letter for baby’s doctor and a sleep

     position waiver are reviewed.  The training covers providers

     and parents as partners to create safe sleep for babies in

     child care.   A variety of training modalities may be included

     such as: verbal and visual presentation, small group activities,

     discussion, role plays, question and answer sessions and

     problem solving exercises. Educational materials and

     resources for parents and for providers are available. 

 

     Presenter: Jeannine Poythress 

 

     Credits: 2

     Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm                             Tuesday             

     Location: Partnership for Lenoir & Greene Counties, Kinston Office

     Cost: $5     

     Contact: 252-939-1200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 19, 2008                                                  7:00pm to 9:00pm

 

Get Ready, Get Set, Go

 

     Have you ever wondered if you were out of compliance

     during a field trip?  Come and learn:

·          How to provide safe indoor and outdoor field trip

environments for children.

·          How to check out possible sites and make pre-trip

arrangements.

·          How to plan and prepare for field trips and transportation

of children with proactive protective measures

to insure safety.

·          Essential steps for the safety and success of field trips

and routine transportation.

 

     Presenter: Teresa Pearsall; Quality Enhancement Specialist

                

     Credits: 2

     Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm                 Thursday                    

     Location: ChildLinks

     Cost: $5 members         $8 non-members

     Contact:  252-758-8885

 

 

 

 

 

 

 June 21, 2008                                                   TBA                             

 

CPR and First Aid

 

Credits: TBA

Time: TBA                                       Saturday

Location: Carteret Community College

Cost: $40

Contact: Elaine Moore; 252-726-9828

 

 

 

 

 

June 24, 2008                                      7:00pm to 9:00pm

 

Science Rocks at Any Age from Toddlers to School Age!!

 

     Let’s learn some ideas for those science tables and how to

     do science experiments with any age.  We will show you

     how to conduct science experiments with items from your

     kitchen cupboard 0 from dancing worms to growing raisins.                 

 

     Presenter: Pearl Highducheck, Early Childhood Educator

             

     Credits: 2

     Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm                 Tuesday                     

     Location: ChildLinks

     Cost: $5 members         $8 non-members

     Contact:  252-758-8885

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 26, 2008                               7:00pm to 9:00pm

 

Behavioral Intervention Strategies: You Want Me To Try What?

 

     This session focuses on helping participants develop new

     responses to challenging behaviors using six key intervention

     strategies.

 

     Presenter: Di Worthy; Region 3 Healthy Social Behaviors Specialist

 

     Credits: 2

     Time:  7:00pm to 9:00pm                                        Thursday

     Location: ChildLinks

     Cost: $5 members  $8 non-members     

     Contact: 252-758-8885

 

 

 

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July Trainings
 

July 7, 2008                                                     1:00pm to 5:00pm

 

NACCRRA Child Abuse Prevention Training Module

 

     This training is for the Respite Care Providers only. It is

     designed to assist participants in recognizing and reporting

     child abuse along with an emphasis on preventing child

     abuse in child care settings.

 

     Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm                             Monday

     Location: : Onslow County Partnership for Children

                        308 Western Blvd., Jacksonville

     Cost: Free

     Contact: Alex Shreve; alex.shreve@onslowkids.org

                  Or 910-938-0336

                  Deadline to register is July 1, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

July 9, 2008                                             6:00pm to 8:00pm

 

Medication Administration I&II

 

     Child care health consultant Christy Hobbs will provide

     updates on how to administer medication in child care

     settings, dealing with children with chronic illnesses and

     implementing policies and procedures created by your

     administrator/director.  This training will be for the

     directors and all staff who will be giving medications.

 

     Presenters: Christy Hobbs, CCHC and Amy Futrell

 

     Credits: 2

     Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm                 Wednesday             

     Location: Partnership for Lenoir & Greene Counties, Kinston Office

     Cost: $5     

     Contact: 252-939-1200

 

 

 

 

 

July 11, 2008                                                   9:00am to 3:00pm

 

Orientation Training – Centers

 

     Participants will be provided with the six hours that is

     required during the first two weeks of employment.

     Training will include: Recognition of the signs and

     symptoms of child abuse/neglect and the employee's

     duty to report any suspected abuse/neglect, review

     of center's operational policies (safe sleep policy for

     infants) and adequate supervisions. Participants are

     required to bring their center manual with them to

     the training.

     (Limited to 15 participants)

 

 

     Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm                             Friday

     Location: : Onslow County Partnership for Children

                        308 Western Blvd., Jacksonville

     Cost: $10

     Contact: training@onslowkids.org

                  Or 910-938-0336

                  Deadline to register is July 9, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

July 14, 2008                                                   6:30pm to 8:30pm

 

Top 10 Licensing Violation in Family Child Care Homes

 

     Participants will learn the top 10 licensing violations found

     in family child care homes in Onslow County. Learn strategies

     that will help improve your program so that these violations

     will not be a problem for you too.

 

     Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm                             Monday

     Location: : Onslow County Partnership for Children

                        308 Western Blvd., Jacksonville

     Cost: $5

     Contact: