CHILD CARE 2016 SUMMER CREDENTIAL COURSES NEW YORK 100% online Convenient, evening classes Caring instructors with field experience Scholarships available We are proud to offer you the fully accredited online coursework needed to earn your credential! IN PARTNERSHIP WITH New York State Child Care Educational Incentive Program New York State Association for the Education of Young Children
INDEX Family Child Care Credential 3 Infant Toddler Credential in Spanish 4 Achieve Your Goals Online with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Infant Toddler Credential 5 Administrator Credential 6 Inclusion Credential 7 Administrator Credential in Spanish 7 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE Apply today: www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/eip.shtm See the NYSAEYC website for information on how to earn the credential at www.nysaeyc.org. Partnering with the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children and the Educational Incentive Program scholarship, UW-Platteville is providing the online courses you will need to earn your NYSAEYC Credential. Celebrating our 150th anniversary, UW-Platteville is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and has been offering child care credential courses for 15 years 10 of them using our online format. We bring the university to you so that you can achieve your goals conveniently while working and/or raising a family. You don t have to come to Wisconsin all the coursework for your classes can be accessed from your computer on the Desire2Learn course content site. There, you will be able to connect with your instructor and other child care professionals during weekly, evening online classes via web conferencing. You will be a part of an exciting online learning community, learning from each other, with knowledgeable instructors who care about your success and have experience working in the child care and education field. We re here to help you achieve your goals. Call us today toll free at 888.281.9472. Find out more information at www.uwplatt.edu/child-care. Chenoa Ruecking Program Manager rueckingc@ uwplatt.edu Nicole Osborn Education and Training Coordinator osbornn@ uwplatt.edu You can do this, and we re here to help you each step of the way! 1 University Plaza Platteville WI 53818-3099 continuing@uwplatt.edu To request disability accommodations, please contact the Office of Continuing Education at 608.342.1314 or 888.281.9472. UW-Platteville Office of Continuing Education 2016 Summer Credential Courses New York
PAGE 3 FAMILY CHILD CARE CREDENTIAL The Family Child Care Credential features the following four, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Curriculum for Family Child Care #1 Examine the unique aspects of planning curriculum for family child care settings, and integrate inclusive strategies through exploration of play-based learning and the utilization of observation and assessment techniques to promote child outcomes. This course is also aligned with the National Association for Family Child Care Quality Standards. JUNE 6 AUG 12, 2016 Special Topics in Family Child Care #2 Explore special topics relevant to the family child care settings. Gain an understanding of quality standards, professional development, community resources, health and wellness practices, and family partnerships. AUG 29 NOV 11, 2016 Financial Management and Planning #3 Develop knowledge of the principles of sound financial management and the ability to apply those principles to the financial planning and management of early childhood and family child care programs. AUG 29 NOV 11; OR NOV 28, 2016 FEB 3, 2017 Family Child Care #4 Capstone Course Learn to integrate and apply specific concepts and skills of family child care including mixed-age curriculum, quality standards, professional development, community resources, health and wellness practices, family partnerships and financial management. The capstone experience reflects knowledge of family child care through the development of a major project. This is the final course in the Family Child Care Credential sequence. Courses 1 3 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. NOV 28, 2016 FEB 3; OR FEB 20 APRIL 28, 2017 608.342.1314 888.281.9472 continuing@uwplatt.edu www.uwplatt.edu/child-care
PAGE 4 INFANT TODDLER CREDENTIAL IN SPANISH Obtenga la Acreditación Bebé/ Niño en UW-Platteville en línea Ahora en Español! Mientras que nuestro campus está situado en Wisconsin, tenemos estudiantes e instructores de diferentes estados y el aula en línea nos permite intercambiar ideas a través de las fronteras. Usted nunca tendrá que venir a Platteville para asistir a clase. Usted será capaz de asistir a clases nocturnas en directo, una vez a la semana desde su casa a través de software de conferencia web. Usted será capaz de acceder a su sitio el contenido del curso en cualquier momento desde nuestro sitio web en línea. Para inscribirse, debe tener acceso a Internet de alta velocidad y una cámara web. Todas las clases se llevarán a cabo en línea, en casa, en el ordenador. Usted puede hacer esto y estamos aquí para ayudarle. Rosaura Richards es el instructor. Si tiene preguntas favor de comunicarse con Rosaura Richards llame al 563.568.7562, email en rueckingc@uwplatt.edu o texto del sitio web. Plan de Estudio Fechas del Curso en línea #1: AUG 1 OCT 7, 2016 Fechas del Curso en línea #2: OCT 24 DEC 30, 2016; OR JAN 16 MARCH 24, 2017 Fechas del Curso en línea #3: AUG 1 OCT 7, 2016 Fechas del Curso en línea #4: OCT 24 DEC 30, 2016; OR APRIL 10 JUNE 16, 2017 Rosaura Richards Tiene preguntas? Está lista para inscribirse? Por favor visite nuestro sitio web www.uwplatt.edu/child-care Si tiene preguntas o necesita solicitud de inscripción, favor de comunicarse con Rosaura Richards a través de email en rueckingc@uwplatt.edu, o llame al 563.568.7562 o envíe un texto del sitio web. UW-Platteville Office of Continuing Education 2016 Summer Credential Courses New York
The Infant Toddler Care and Education Credential features the following four, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available. Infant Toddler Development #1 Review the development, care, and education of children from birth to 3 years of age. Explore the principles of care giving, developmentally appropriate practices, diversity, curriculum, guidance, observation, and assessment. Topics include quality, philosophy, structure, environments, health, and safety. AUG 1 OCT 7, 2016 Group Care for Infants and Toddlers #2 Develop the skills to care for infants and toddlers in group settings, both center-based and family care. Learn about safety, developmentally appropriate practices, inclusion, and diversity. OCT 24 DEC 30, 2016 PAGE 5 INFANT TODDLER CREDENTIAL Family and Community Relations #3 Create partnerships with parents and collaboration with the community. Attain knowledge of parent education, involvement, inclusion, and issues regarding public policy, advocacy, community resources, and professionalism. AUG 1 OCT 7, 2016; OR JAN 16 MARCH 24, 2017 Infant Toddler #4 Capstone Course Synthesize the information gained from the first three courses and demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed in those courses through the completion of a portfolio. This is the last course prior to completing the Infant Toddler Credential. Courses 1 3 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. OCT 24 DEC 30, 2016; OR APRIL 10 JUNE 16, 2017 608.342.1314 888.281.9472 continuing@uwplatt.edu www.uwplatt.edu/child-care
PAGE 6 ADMINISTRATOR CREDENTIAL The Children s Program Administrator Credential features the following six, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available. Administration/ Supervision in Early Childhood Programs #1 Explore the roles and responsibilities of administrators of various early child care and education programs, and the groups with whom they have role relationships, with an emphasis on quality. JUNE 20 AUG 26, 2016 Operations Management in Early Childhood Programs #2 Develop an understanding of systems and operations theory, and the identification of concepts, processes, systems, and policies involved in the internal management of early child care and education programs. Apply this knowledge to plans for the improvement of these necessary systems, and for the development of standard operating procedures. SEPT 12 NOV 18, 2016 Early Childhood Programs and the External Environment #4 Gain knowledge of the external factors and relationships that provide constraints and opportunities which affect an organization s quality and ability to survive. Learn about predicting supply and demand, marketing, licensing and other required regulations, funding, accreditation, external evaluation, collaboration with community organizations and agencies, public policy issues in early care and education, advocacy, and working for public policy changes. JUNE 20 AUG 26, 2016; OR DEC 5, 2016 FEB 10, 2017 Financial Management and Planning in Early Childhood Programs #3 Acquire knowledge of the principles of sound financial management, and the ability to apply those principles to the financial planning and management of early childhood programs. SEPT 12 NOV 18, 2016 QUESTIONS? Best Practices for Children and Families in Early Childhood Programs #5 Expand your knowledge of child care as a family friendly community, developing partnerships with families, and establishing and maintaining quality in the program. Gain an understanding of integration of child growth and development principles into all aspects of the program. Learn about multicultural and anti-bias approaches in curriculum, materials, activities, and relationships. You will also learn about space design and equipment. DEC 5, 2016 FEB 10, 2017; OR MAY 22 JULY 28, 2017 Administrative Seminar #6 Capstone Course Master the integration and application of concepts and skills acquired in the first five courses as demonstrated in the development of a major project. This course is designed to prepare participants to receive a credential as a child care administrator. Courses 1 5 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. SEPT 12 NOV 18, 2016; OR FEB 27 MAY 8, 2017 Have a question about our child care courses? Contact the Office of Continuing Education at 608.342.1314 or continuing@uwplatt.edu. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking feedback from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The university will host a visit from Oct. 24 25, 2016, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. UW-Platteville has been accredited by the Commission since 1951. The team will review the institution s ongoing ability to meet the Commission s Criteria for Accreditation. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the university: Third-Party Comment on University of Wisconsin-Platteville The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 The public may also submit comments on the Commission s website at www.ncahlc.org. Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing. All comments must be received by Sept. 15, 2016. UW-Platteville Office of Continuing Education 2016 Summer Credential Courses New York
Learn How to Care for ALL Children with Confidence The Inclusion Credential is a 12-credit program featuring the following four, three-credit courses. Courses 1 3 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. Children with Differing Abilities #1 As society changes, viewpoints, opportunities, and even the language used changes. Selfawareness about your attitudes towards and about special needs children is examined. JULY 18 SEPT 30, 2016 Children with Behavior and Emotional Challenges #2 Help children succeed by creating supportive environments. Learn to demonstrate positive socialemotional teaching strategies, individualized intensive interventions, and strategies to determine the meaning of challenging behavior. Focus on the need for positive, consistent, team approaches to include children with challenging behaviors in typical community settings. OCT 17 DEC 23, 2016 Children with Special Health Care Needs #3 Explore frequently encountered specialized health care needs of children with special needs. Look at team approaches for health promotion in children and the care of children with special health care needs. JAN 9 MARCH 17, 2017 Family and Team Centered Practices #4 Enhance your understanding of family systems and family-centered practices, and review the impact of disability on family systems. APRIL 3 JUNE 9, 2017 PAGE 7 INCLUSION CREDENTIAL The Administrator Credential Courses Now in Spanish! Los Cursos de administrador de credenciales Ahora en español! Nunca tendrá que ir a Platteville, le ofrecemos instrucción híbrida en línea. Usted utilizará el sistema Desire2Learn en línea para sus estudios y recibirá instrucción en su casa, una vez a la semana, a través deuna plataforma de conferencias en la web. Tiene preguntas? Está lista para inscribirse? Por favor visite nuestro sitio web www.uwplatt.edu/child-care Si tiene preguntas o necesita solicitud de inscripción, favor de comunicarse con Chenoa Ruecking a través de email en rueckingc@uwplatt.edu, o llame Rosaura Richards 1.563.568.7562 o envíe un texto del sitio web at www.uwplatt.edu/child-care. Plan de Estudio Administration/Supervision in Early Childhood Programs #1 JUNE 20 AUG 26, 2016 Operations Management in Early Childhood Programs #2: SEPT 12 NOV 18, 2016 Early Childhood Programs and the External Environment #4: DEC 5, 2016 FEB 10, 2017 Financial Management and Planning in Early Childhood Programs #3: FEB 27 MAY 5, 2017 Best Practices for Children and Families in Early Childhood Programs #5: MAY 22 JULY 28, 2017 Administrative Seminar #6 Capstone Course: AUG 14 OCT 20, 2017 El Programa de Incentivos Cuidado de Niños de Educación del Estado de Nueva York está disponible para ayudar con el costo de la matrícula. Por favor, consulte su sitio web para obtener más información o para solicitar su beca. www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu ADMINISTRATOR CREDENTIAL 608.342.1314 888.281.9472 continuing@uwplatt.edu www.uwplatt.edu/child-care
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