2015 Statewide Online Training Calendar

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1 2015 Statewide Online Training Calendar JANUARY OST Enrichment Guiding School-Age Children in Groups January 8, 2015 Participants will explore strategies for planning successful OST program experiences when large numbers of school-age children are involved. We will also explore systematic strategies for guiding, managing, and supervising school-age children as a leader of group games and activities. Interpersonal Communication & Relationships FEBRUARY February 10, 2015 What is Family Child Care? Understand best practice in child care, program promotion & professionalism. Professionalism OST Core Module # 1 Child Growth and Development February 12, 2015 Fostering the growth and development of children through appropriate environments, activities, and interactions. Child Growth & Development What Do Children Need? February 24, 2015 Multi-age group characteristics & how to meet children at their individual developmental level. Age-Appropriate Activities

2 MARCH OST Enrichment Exploring Areas of Development in School-Age Children March 5, 2015 Participants will gain an understanding of four major areas of development in school-age children and explore the link between the areas and the implications for planning and implementing OST programs. Child Growth & Development Understanding Challenging Behaviors March 10, 2015 Understanding challenging behaviors helps the provider understand what is behind children's behaviors so they are able to better find solutions for appropriate guidance. This training will also assist providers in gaining an understanding of temperaments. Guidance and Behavior Management OST Core Module #2 Activity Planning March 12, 2015 Creating enrichment activities that promote exploration and meet the needs of school-age children. Age-Appropriate Planning Belonging March 24, 2015 Inclusion is an important aspect of any child care program; learn how to make your program a welcoming place for all. Gain tips on easy toy adaptations to help include and welcome all children. Inclusion of All Children

3 APRIL Building Relationships with Families April 7, 2015 You know how important the relationship you have with parents can be. Learn to better support families in your program, and gain insight on working through challenging situations with families Partnerships with Families OST Core Module #3 Learning Environments April 9, 2015 Ways to create a developmentally appropriate program environment Learning Environments Tools of Business Communication: Contracts & Policies April 21, 2015 Gain an understanding of running a successful business, as well as an awareness of the importance of and how to utilize effective contracts and policies to help your business run more smoothly. and Regulation

4 MAY Sensible Record Keeping May 5, 2015 Explore keeping good records and working with income & budgets, and acquire helpful tips for basic record keeping and tax preparation. and Regulation OST Enrichment Bullying and the Older Child May 7, 2015 Discover the importance of stopping and preventing bullying in your school-age program Guidance and Behavior Management OST Core Module #4 Communications and Relationships May 14, 2015 Developing and maintaining positive relationships through the use of effective communication :00PM MT Interpersonal Communication & Relationships Stay Healthy & Safe: Play More! May 19, 2015 Discuss toy safety, proper cleaning techniques, food and car seat safety, and your role in understanding child abuse and neglect. Keeping everyone healthy and safe means more time for playing! Program Safety

5 JUNE Under One Roof Tuesday June 2, 2015 Environment, a daily schedule and learning centers can positively affect one's program. Gain awareness and ideas of effective ways to set up your child care environment, both indoors and out. Learning Environments OST Core Module #5 Behavior Management and Guidance June 4, 2015 Using positive guidance techniques and establishing a program environment that promotes positive behavior. Guidance and Behavior Management Social Emotional Milestones/Temperament June 10, 2014 Participants will learn ways to support the growing sense of self in young children and will be introduced to different temperament types. Observing Children You & Your Family June 16, 2015 Finding a way to make time for your own children while running a childcare program can be difficult. Explore various challenges such as sharing space, toys, and a parent with other children, as well as other characteristics unique to this situation. Child Growth & Development Guidance & Discipline/Understanding Behavior June 24, 2015 Participants will learn about age appropriate strategies in guiding the behavior of young children and gain knowledge on what behavior might mean. Guidance and Behavior Management

6 JULY Respectful Care/Primary Caregiving July 8, 2015 Participants will learn about providing quality group care of young children. Interpersonal communication and relationships Environments for Group Care/ More than Just Routines July 22, 2015 Participants will learn ways to set up an environment for young children and discover what young children are learning during daily routines. Learning Environments AUGUST Brain Development/Discoveries of Infancy August 5, 2015 Participants will learn that young children are born ready to learn; how they learn and what they can do to support their learning. Child Growth and Development August 6, 2015 OST Core Module # 6 Social and Cultural Awareness Promoting social development and cultural awareness in OST programs. Cultural Diversity Introduction to Managing Early Childhood Programs August 13, 2015 We will discuss what it means to be an effective manager. Participants will gain knowledge about their role as an early childhood manager. for

7 Special Needs/Language Development August 19, 2015 Participants will learn how young children communicate and benefits of including children with unique needs. Inclusion children Improving Managerial Skills, August 20, 2015 Participants will understand how to improve their managerial skills and learn how those skills impact the ability to lead. for SEPTEMBER Harmonizing Cultural Diversity/ Acknowledge, Ask and Adapt September 2, 2015 Participants will learn what culture means when caring for young children and how to communicate with families to resolve concerns. Cultural Diversity Basic Financial Matters, September 3, 2014 Learn the basics of planning a budget, salary schedules, and parent payments. for OST Core Module # 7 Health & Safety September 10, 2015 Promoting practices that keep school-age children safe and healthy. Health and Safety

8 Protective Urges/Responding to Families September 16, 2014 Participants will learn ways to work with families when both have strong feelings concerning caring for young children. Partnerships with Parents OST Enrichment Transitions: Making the Wait Less Painful September 17, 2015 Learn ways transitions and change affect children and explore how to prepare children for changes. 7:30-9:00PM CT 6:30-8:00PM MT and Regulation Fundraising and Record Keeping, September 24, 2014 In this class, the cost of quality care will be explored and participants will gain knowledge of fundraising and record keeping. for OCTOBER OST Core Module # 8 Children With Special Needs October 1, 2015 Promoting inclusive care for children in OST programs. Inclusion Children October 5, 2015 Series Introduction to the Early Learning Guidelines Age Appropriate Planning 0 Series The Hiring Process, October 8, 2015 We will discuss the considerations for the hiring process. Interviewing skills and new hire orientation will be explored in this class. for

9 October 12, 2015 Series Enriching the Learning Environment & Promoting Learning Through Assessment Learning Environments 0 Series Staff Retention, October 22, 2015 What skills are needed to retain, coach, and recognize staff in early child care? Participants will learn to coach staff, foster positive communication, and handle everyday staff issues. for October 19, 2015 Series Helping Children Learn Language & Literacy Using the ELS Child Growth and Development 0 Series October 26, 2015 Series Integrating Language & Literacy Throughout the Day with the SD ELG & Supporting Children Learning English as a New Language Age Appropriate Planning 0 Series October 29, 2015 Policy Writing and Implementation We will cover the process of writing and implementing policies for staff and parents. for NOVEMBER November 2, 2015 Series Helping Children Learn Mathematics & Science Using the ELS Age Appropriate Planning 0 Series

10 OST Enrichment What s Really Going on Here November 5, 2015 Participants will explore the value of conducting formal observations in school age programs, explore the characteristics of five different types of observations and also look into principles for conducting objective observations. 7:30-9:00PM CT 6:30-8:00PM MT Observing Children November 9, 2015 Series Promoting Social Emotional Development & Positive Approaches to Learning Using the Early Learning Scale Guidance and Behavior Management 0 Series OST Core Module #9 & Professionalism November 12, 2015 Understanding and promoting effective program management skills and continual professional growth. and Professionalism November 16, 2015 Series Using Assessment & the Early Learning Scale to Help Children Reach Standards Child Growth and Development 0 Series November 17, 2015 Procedures: Improving Partnerships with Staff and Parents This class will focus on staff evaluations, organizing personnel files, conflict resolution, and planning for successful staff meetings. for November 23, 2015 Series Integrating the Creative Arts & Learning Through Social Studies and Projects Age Appropriate Planning 0 Series November 30, 2015 Series Establishing Reliability on the Early Learning Scale Child Growth and Development 0 Series

11 DECEMBER December 7, 2015 Series Promoting Health & Physical Development & Working with Families as Partners on the Early Learning Guidelines Partnerships with Parents OST Core Module # 10 Families, Communities, and Schools 0 Series December 10, 2015 Developing positive interactive partnership with families, schools, and the community. Partnerships with Parents