Trainings for Child Care Providers

February 2012
New Regulation Training & Implementation
When: Saturday, February 25th, 10 am-12 pm
Where: Saline Co. Health Dept., 125 W. Elm ,Salina, KS
Presented by: Leigh Ann Montoy
New regulation training and implementation for licensed family child
care and group licensed. 2-hour KDHE-approved class. Please
RSVP to Leigh Ann Montoy (785)826-6600 ext.107 or email
lmontoy@sschd.org

Ready Bodies, Learning Minds
When: Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 7pm-9pm
Where: Salina Heights Christian Church, 801 E. Cloud, Salina, KS
Presented by : Instructor-Marsha Tannehill
This session will offer simple exercised, movements, and songs to do
with children to increase focus and attention and build brain power.  
Registration Information:
Cost: $10
Core Competency: Level 2
CDA Subject Area:2
In-service hours: 2
Go to nenc.ks.childcareaware.org to download a registration form or
call (800)279-2372 or (785)440-0015 to register by phone.


March 2012
Literacy through the Day MODULE (Parts 1 to 3)
When: Monday, March 5th, 12th, & 26th   6:30 pm-8:30pm
Where: Salina Heights Christian Church, 801 E. Cloud, Salina, KS
Presented by: Sherron French
Participants in this module will explore three areas of early literacy
and will leave with strategies for integrating early literacy practices in
their own environment. This is a 3-part module, includes: Language
and Vocabulary (3/5/2012) Print in the Environment (3/12/2012)
Writing Around the Room (3/26/2012)
Cost: FREE, thanks to a grant provided by the Greater Salina
Community Foundation.
Core Competency: 2
CDA Subject Area: 2
In-Service hours: 6 total
To register: Go to nenc.ks.childcareaware.org to download a
registration form, or call (800)279-2372 to register by phone.

Infant, Child & Adult CPR & Basic First Aid Certification
When: Saturday, March 10, 9:00am-4:30pm
Where: Salina Heights Christian Church, 801 E. Cloud, Salina, KS
Presented by: John Creager, Safety Training Solutions

First Aid & CPR Certification. Earn 3 hours of First Aid and 3 hours
of CPR Certification. This program will meet child care licensing
requirements. It is designed for individuals that desire a basic
knowledge of first aid skills and CPR. Includes: basic first aid; Infant,
Child, and Adult CPR; choking; and warning signs and symptoms of
a heart attack and stroke. Certification is for 2 years. Pre-registration
is required. Cost: CPR only- $35 First Aid only- $25 CPR and First
Aid: $60.00  3 hours CPR Certification, 3 hours First Aid Certification
Registration: call John Creager at (785) 430-7095 or email
jccreager@gmail.com. Online at www.safetytrainingsolutions.net



April 2012
Understanding & Responding to Abuse & Neglect
of Infants & Toddlers
 
When: Saturday, April 21, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Where: Child Care Aware office, 1512 E. Iron Ave., Ste. A, Salina
Instructor: Sherron French
Description: This class focuses on increasing awareness on the
prevalence of abuse and neglect among infants and toddlers,
defining what abuse and neglect is, and how to recognize and best
respond to abuse and neglect. Participants will get the opportunity to
explore the impact of maltreatment on a young child's development
and how to discuss these issues with parents. Cost: $30 Core
Competency: 5 CDA Subject Area: 1 In-Service hours: 6 total To
register: Go to nenc.ks.childcareaware.org to download a
registration form, or call (800)279-2372 to register by phone.

Cradling Literacy M2: Understanding Early Language &
Literacy in Young Children (Parts 1 to 3)
When: Thursdays, April 5, 12, & 19, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Child Care Aware office, 1512 E. Iron, Ste. A, Salina
Instructor: Debbie Weaver
Description: Participants will gain an understanding of early
language and literacy development, reflect on the importance of
home language to second-language acquisition, and explore ways to
engage families as partners in supporting early language and
literacy. Includes 3 sessions: Early Language and Literacy
Development (4/5/2012) Emergent Literacy in Two Languages
(4/12/2012) Families as Partners in Supporting Early Language and
Literacy (4/19/2012) Cost: $30 Core Competency: 1, 2, 4 CDA
Subject Area: 8, 2, 4 In-service hours: 6 total To Register: Go to
nenc.ks.childcareaware.org to download the registration form, or call
(800)279-2372 or (785)440-0015 to register by phone.



May 2012
TBD
When: Thu, May 3, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Child Care Aware office, 1512 E. Iron Ave., Ste. A, Salina
Instructor: Sherron French
Description:  More information to come. Cost: $10 Core
Competency: 2 CDA Subject Area: 2 In-Service hours: 2 To register:
Go to nenc.ks.childcareaware.org to download a registration form, or
call (800)279-2372 to register by phone.

Positively Professional
When: Mon, May 21, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Child Care Aware office, 1512 E. Iron Ave., Ste. A, Salina
Instructor:  Sherron French
Description:  Many child care providers are frustrated by the lack of
respect they feel from parents, children, and others. A professional
attitude and image is the path to respect. Learn to show others how
important you and your program are in the life of a developing child.
You know that what you do every day affects the future. It's time you
receive the respect you deserve. Cost: $10 Core Competency: 8
Level 1,2 CDA Subject Area: 6 In-Service hours: 2 To Register: Go
to nenc.ks.childcareaware.org to download a registration form of call
(800)279-2372 to register by phone.


June 2012
Basic Knowledge Curriculum- Daily Experiences
When:  Mon, June 4th & 11th, 2012, 6:30pm – 9:45pm
Where: Child Care Aware office, 1512 E. Iron Ave., Ste. A, Salina
Instructor: Sherron French
Description: Upon completion of this professional development
event, participants will learn about child development, basic learning
concepts, and factors that influence development. Learn what
developmentally appropriate practice is and how to adapt the
principles into your environment. Learn what 'play' means to a child
and learn how to communicate the benefits of 'play' to families. This
is a 2-part module, continues on June 11. You must complete both
sessions for credit. Instructor:  Cost: $30 Core Competency: multiple
CDA Subject Areas: multiple In-Service hours: 6 total To Register:
Go to nenc.ks.childcareaware.org to download a registration form or
call (800)279-2372 to register by phone

Infant, Child, and Adult CPR Certification
When: Tue, June 19, 2012, 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: Salina Heights Christian Church, 801 E. Cloud, Salina (map)
Instructor: John Creager, Safety Training Solutions, LLC
Description: CPR Certification Designed for individuals who require
or desire basic CPR and AED skills. This course is for 3 hours
Certification and meets child care licensing requirements.
Certification is for 2 years. Topics include: Infant, Child, and Adult
CPR Airway, breathing, choking Signs and symptoms of a Heart
Attack / Stroke Warning signs of a Heart Attack and Stroke Cost:
$35.00 In-service hours: 3  Registration: call John Creager at (785)
430-7095 or email jccreager@gmail.com. Online at www.
safetytrainingsolutions

Basic First Aid Certification
When: Wed, June 20, 2012, 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: Salina Heights Christian Church, 801 E. Cloud, Salina
Instructor: John Creager, Safety Training Solutions, LLC
Description: First Aid- 3 hours of Certification. This program will
meet child care licensing requirements. It is designed for individuals
that desire a basic knowledge of first aid skills. This program meets
child care licensing regulations and helps employers meet OSHA
and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training
employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at
work. Certification is for 2 years. Cost: $25.00 Instructor: John
Creager, Safety Training Solutions, LLC Earn 3 hours Certification
Registration: call John Creager at (785) 430-7095 or email
jccreager@gmail.com. Online at www.safetytrainingsolutions.net
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