The Center for Inclusive Child Care envisions weaving the common threads of knowledge, respect, and sensitivity to create and sustain opportunities for high quality, culturally responsive inclusive care in which children and their families are supported and nurtured. CICC Inclusive Child Care Concordia University 275 North Syndicate Street St. Paul, MN 55104 Cindy Croft, CICC Director Phone: (651) 603-6265 Fax: (651) 603-6327 Email: croft@csp.edu Funding by Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Human Services C IC C CICC Inclusive Child Care The mission of the Inclusive Child Care (CICC) is to create, promote, and support pathways to successful inclusive care for all children.
Enhanced Self-Study Courses Visit the Inclusive Child Care s website at: and check out the online Enhanced Self-Study Courses and the Info Modules. The Enhanced Self-Study Courses, offered by the CICC, are available, FREE of charge, to anyone who visits the CICC online Learning Center. These courses are also available, for a $25.00 processing fee, as courses offering CEUs, which include CDA Competency Standards. Enhanced Self-Study Courses Available: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Seeing the Disability Behind the Behavior Autism: Including Children with Social, Communication, and Behavioral Needs Children s Behavior: The Importance of the Practitioner s Role Inside the Child: Social and Emotional Development Observation and Assessment: Strategies for Inclusion Prevention: It s All About Environment Sensory Processing Disorder Successful Inclusion in School Age Programs What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004? SOON TO BE RELEASED: Understanding Asperger Syndrome Why Don t They Like Me? A Look at Bullying New Enhanced Self-Study courses and Info Modules are frequently added to the Learning Center. Visit often! CICC s Consultation Services CICC offers consultation services to child care providers and early childhood and school age professionals in Minnesota. The goal of the CICC s Consultation Services is to provide support to child care and school age care providers, enabling them to successfully include and retain children with special needs and those with challenging behaviors. If you would like to speak to a CICC Consultant, contact Dea Anderson at: dea@inclusivechildcare.org. Visit CICC: Check out the Info Modules and Enhanced Self-Study courses in the CICC Learning Center; Submit any questions you may have regarding child care and inclusion a trained inclusion consultant will reply; Search for specific disability information; Check out the Inclusion Frequently Asked Questions web page; Search for an inclusion trainer or consultant in your area. CICC s Newsletters The Inclusive Child Care (CICC) produces two bimonthly newsletters: a newsletter for child care providers and all early childhood and school age professionals a newsletter for inclusion trainers and consultants The CICC invites you to subscribe electronically to a free, inclusion newsletter. You can view the newsletter on the CICC website, download and print it, or email it to others. It contains strategies, tips, and resources for more successful inclusion. When you subscribe, you will receive an email notice from the CICC, containing a link to the newsletter when a new issue is released. To subscribe, go to the CICC s website: 2 11
Training/Workshops Offered cont. Module 5 - The Child Who Appears Aloof Module 5 shows children who avoid others and appear unwilling to make social contact. Viewers see how teachers identify these children and draw them into activities that help them connect with other children. Module 6 - The Child Who is Ignored Module 6 looks at children who are ignored by others. Some of these children lack the skills to get involved with play groups. In this module, viewers see how teachers help these children learn to enter play groups and assume various roles in play. Info Modules Visit the Inclusive Child Care s website at: and check out the online Enhanced Self-Study Courses and the Info Modules. The Info Modules are easily viewed online in a powerpoint tutorial format. These FREE informational sessions are available for individual use or may be used in other venues, such as in staff training or during a workshop. Info Modules Available: Americans with Disabilities Act Module 7 - The Child Who is Rejected This Module provides a look at children who are rejected when they Children and Asthma try to play with others. It also discusses the need for children to have Children and Youth with Bipolar Disorder positive social play experiences and demonstrates ways teachers can Data Privacy and Confidentiality help children be accepted by others and sustain positive interactions. Defining Quality Health and Safety in the Early Care Environment Fathers of Children with Special Needs Each of the Hand-in-Hand modules is a two hour workshop. A series of workshops using all the modules would be seven classes of two hour sessions. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder How Early Intervention Works IDEA: Natural and Least Restrictive Environment Inclusion in After School Environments More Alike than Different Navigating the Landscape of ADHD Nonverbal Learning Disorder Nurtured Heart Approach Strategies for Successful Inclusion The First Signs: Red Flags and Referral Tourette Syndrome and Young Children What is Autism? Why Don t They Like Me? A Look at Bullying 10 3
Training/Workshops Offered To find a Project EXCEPTIONAL MN training/workshop near you or to schedule a training: contact the Child Care Resource and Referral network find your local agency at: www.mnchildcare.org contract with a PEMn trainer list of trainers available at: visit MNStreams.org find current educational opportunities (and more) visit MN Eager to Learn at www.eagertolearn.org online courses The following is a list of available topics. Continued * These courses are also offered online at: as Enhanced Self-Study courses in the Learning Center. ** Brief information on these topics is also offered online at: as Info Modules in the Learning Center. Hand-in-Hand: Children Experiencing Play Problems The Hand-in-Hand is a series of seven training modules that cover a variety of play issues that may affect young children. Each module includes a video and interactive workshop activities. Project EXCEPTIONAL Curriculum Volumes I & II Who Will Care For Our Children? A Historical Perspective of Services for Young Children with Disabilities - This interactive workshop sets the foundation for the later trainings by highlighting the history of the human rights movement and how it relates to the journey by individuals with special needs as they become an accepted part of the community. Children with special needs and their families are often left with few options for quality care. This training introduces this struggle and provides information on the benefits of inclusive care for all children. More Alike Than Different - Ability awareness and respect for diversity is the focus of this workshop. Participants will look at the myths that influence and affect one s attitudes about individuals with special needs. The family perspective is shared concerning the need for quality care. The training emphasizes the importance of supporting all children in their development of a positive sense of self worth. Living With Disability: The Family Perspective - The family perspective is critical when working to successfully include children with special needs in community child care settings. This training highlights the unique issues that families of young children with special needs face when looking for child care. Similarities between all families are highlighted-those with children with special needs and those without. Emphasis is placed on the acceptance and respect of the diversity of family structures, values, and members. Module 1 - When a Child Doesn t Play When a Child Doesn t Play is the foundation for the series, presenting information on the value of play and how play problems put children at risk for delayed learning and development. Module 1 shows the six play problem behaviors that are discussed in detail in subsequent modules. It also demonstrates a flexible, responsive process of intervention that can be adapted to each child s needs. Module 2 - The Child Who Wanders Module 2 provides opportunities to observe children who wander, to learn some of the reasons for the behavior, and to watch various ways teachers intervene to help children with different needs settle into play. Module 3 - The Child Who Dabbles Module 3 provides opportunities to observe children who are only marginally invested in their play, presents possible reasons for the behavior, and shows strategies designed to help them play with greater depth and focus. Module 4 - The Child Who Appears Anxious Module 4 shows how children who appear anxious are often reluctant to join in play. It also discusses possible reasons for the behavior and shows teachers using peer, curriculum and direct interventions to help children become more trusting, relaxed and playful. 4 9
Training/Workshops Offered cont. Other Training Topics **The Nurtured Heart Approach - Children with high intensity temperaments are often children who challenge us in school or child care settings. The Nurtured Heart Approach, based on the work of Howard Glasser, is a unique approach for working with children who have challenging behaviors. It combines four basic strategies to enable caregivers to transform their view of a child with high energy and intensity as challenging, to a child who is a gift. *Sensory Processing Disorder and Young Children - This interactive workshop will describe the characteristics of Sensory Processing Disorder and how it may impact young children in child care programs. Each participant will have the opportunity to examine their own sensory preferences and how they meet their individual sensory needs. Children have unique sensory preferences and sometimes those preferences can interfere with learning, social growth, and may result in challenging behaviors. Strategies for inclusion will be presented as well as local resources to share with parents. Floor Time: Tuning into Each Child - This interactive class uses video and small group discussions to show participants how to use the Floor Time model developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan. The workshop explores the five step process to support the emotional and social development of a child. Floor Time allows adults to be aware of and to build on their intuitive understanding of children s emotional growth while building self-esteem. Participants will also learn how to be a good floor timer and receive several handouts on the use of Floor Time. Continued Inclusion: Developmentally Appropriate Care for All Young Children - Key concepts of developmentally appropriate integrated care are presented and discussed in this useful and interactive training. The important role of the caregiver in the creation of an encouraging environment is also covered. The primary focus of this training is enhancing the participant s skills in three areas: (1) observation (2) encouraging and fostering positive social interaction and (3) encouraging and fostering productive play within child care settings. Family Caregiving Partnerships - Once again the family perspective is brought to the forefront in this interactive and creative training. The importance of building quality relationships, an essential element in all successful child care placements, is highlighted in this training. Key components of a successful parent-provider partnership are outlined. Building a partnership with open communication is especially critical when working with children with special needs. Information must be shared in an environment of trust and respect. When Concerns Arise: Identifying and Referring Children with Exceptional Needs - This interactive training will assist providers in the identification and referral of children with developmental concerns. They will explore the benefits of supporting and assisting parents in seeking help for a child who may be in need of specialized services. The assessment process is mapped out in detail. Information and assistance is given in sharing concerns with parents in a respectful manner if it is discovered that their child may have special needs. The First Signs: Red Flags and Referral - This Project EXCEPTIONAL MN interactive workshop highlights red flags for developmental delays, how to share your developmental concerns with families, and referral resources in your community. Attendees will receive a chart on child development, red flags for atypical development, and resource information. Caregiving Strategies for Building Resilience in Children at Risk - This interactive and informative training provides a wonderful foundation from which caregivers can evaluate a child s behavior. Stressors and risk factors and how they affect behavior are discussed. Internal and external stressors affect each of us and may be a critical piece in the appropriate care of a child with special needs. 8 5
Training/Workshops Offered cont. Caring for Young Children with Physical Disabilities - This interactive training will provide caregivers with a better understanding of children with physical disabilities. An overview of typical and atypical physical development is included as well as suggestions for safe and appropriate positioning and handling of children with special needs. Concrete suggestions are given regarding the use of adaptive equipment, creating the appropriate environment and safe lifting techniques. Nuts and Bolts: Administrative Issues in Serving Children with Exceptional Care Needs and Their Families - Administrative issues play a large role in the caregiver s ability to successfully include children with special needs in community child care settings. This interactive training will assist caregivers in creating a foundation from which they can thoroughly meet the needs of the children and families they serve. Licensing issues, insurance, liability rates, contracts, discrimination, and confidentiality are all discussed. Children and Challenging Behavior: Making Inclusion Work Curriculum *Children s Behavior: The Importance of the Practitioner s Role - Whether you ve been in child care for one week or for 10 years, at some point you ve had to guide a behavior that disrupts your daily routine. Join us in an interactive look at challenging behavior and your role in working through it based on your own experiences and background. Continued *Prevention: It s All About Environment - What does your environment say to children? Join us as we look at how your physical and social environment affect children s behavior. Learn how to prevent and guide children s behavior through hands on activities. *Inside the Child: Social and Emotional Development - Ever wonder why children do what they do? This interactive training will give you a chance to look at a child s behavior from the inside-out. We will examine temperament and development in relation to children s behavior. *Observation: Finding the Function of Behavior - Have you ever thought: They re doing it on purpose? Join us to discover how through observation, we can see the clues children give us to the purpose behind their behavior. Once we understand the purpose, we can more effectively respond to children s needs. *Tools for The Toolbox: Strategies to Meet Challenging Behaviors - This workshop offers many tools for working with children who have challenging behaviors, including specific guidance strategies as well as directions for making picture schedules and fidget toys. This interactive course has very practical information you can use in your program. */**ADHD: Seeing the Disability Behind the Behavior - Have you ever wished you had a map to use when caring for a child with ADHD? Join us in this interactive training as we travel in discovery of the myths and facts of ADHD and successful strategies for inclusion of children with ADHD. */**Autism: Including Children with Social, Communication, and Behavior Needs - This workshop will explore the key characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and give you tools to more effectively include a child with Autism in your child care setting. Included in this interactive workshop are myths and facts about Autism as well as practical strategies for your program. 6 7