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Mail payment with name and workshop dates to:Child Care Resources Attn: 135PO Box 1234, Neptune, NJ 07754 *PLEASE NOTE: Workshop fees are nonrefundable. Credit may be applied towards another workshop if notice of cancelation is given within 24 hours. Any credit obtained must be used by the end the current calendar. Please be considerate and CALL if you are unable to attend. This will allow someone else to attend. Limit: 5 staff members per employer per workshop.

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Child Care Resources works to assist those employed in the field of early childhood because we know that knowledgeable staff are essential to quality child care and education. These workshops promote and enhance professional development through stimulating and interactive programs, designed for:

INSTRUCTORS’ CREDENTIALS:Michelle Barnea: RN, MSEdJudi Connor: RN, BSNKaitlin Cuttrell: LSW, Monmouth University Angela DeFazio: BA Early Childhood Education, Infant Toddler SpecialistFrank Hines: EMT, Fire FighterSharon Jensen: P-3 Certificate, Montclair State UniversityColleen Kelly: BA, Communications, Rider University Jaime Maddalena: BA Family and Child Studies, Montclair State UniversityKelly Sheehan: MS, CCC-SLP/L, Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Director of Abilities in ActionCindy Terebush: CPC, CYPFC Certified Professional Coach Certified Youth, Parent, Family CoachStefanie Warner Lukins: MS OTR/L, Abilities in Action

INFUSING HEALTHY HABITS TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 CDA Goals: 1MICHELLE BARNEA, INSTRUCTORLearn how to encourage healthy habits and nutritional learning throughout the curriculum. A variety of resources including books, manipulatives, and activities to introduce healthy nutrition and physical activities will be shared.

PERSONAL CARE ROUTINESTHURSDAY, JANUARY 21CDA Goals: 1JAIME MADDALENA, INSTRUCTOR Keeping children healthy nutritionally and from sickness is not an easy task. Let’s take a look at the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) best practices for preschool personal care routines and learn how to help keep you and the children in your care healthy!

COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS IN 2016: WHAT DO WE NEED TO TELL PARENTS AND HOW CAN WE GET THE INFORMATION TO THEM?THURSDAY, JANUARY 28CDA Goals: 4,6 CINDY TEREBUSH, INSTRUCTORWe live in an era of instant and multiple forms of communication. We can reach parents a variety of ways - email, text, social media, on paper. We need to use all methods of outreach to teach our parents about child development, appropriate expectations of young children, how to approach behavior challenges and more. Learn about the particular forms of communication and how to best use them to advocate for the children in your care. Bring your questions about email, text, pictures, privacy and how to say what you would like to say about your students' need to play and learn in a positive environment.

ORAL MOTOR MADNESS: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PACIS, BABY FOOD, AND BUBBLE BLOWING”THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4CDA Goals: 2,4 KELLY SHEEHAN, INSTRUCTOR Caregivers often ask if pacifiers impact speech development or whether or not it is okay for a 2 year old to still be eating baby food. This workshop will describe the oral motor skills needed for age appropriate eating, drinking, and speech production of infants and toddlers. Participants will learn how to identify children with oral motor skill weaknesses, how to help facilitate development of those skills, and how to talk to parents when difficulties in these areas are identified.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INCLUSIONTUESDAY, MARCH 1CDA Goals: 4,5JUDI CONNOR, INSTRUCTOR This workshop will give a brief overview of New Jersey Laws regarding inclusion, discuss attitudes and benefits of inclusion and enhance participant’s knowledgeof developmental benchmarks, red flags and resources available for families of children with special needs.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT All workshops are from 6:30-8:30pm and are $10 per person unless indicated otherwise.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT All workshops are from 6:30-8:30pm and are $10 per person unless indicated otherwise.

GROW NJ KIDS: WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? **THIS IS A FREE TRAINING**WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 JAIME MADDALENA, INSTRUCTORCDA Goals: 6Come find out more about the new quality rating and improvement system in New Jersey called Grow NJ Kids. Let’s discuss what Grow NJ Kids is, how it works, and what it is like to be involved in a quality initiative that benefits the programs as well as the children!

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS: FINE MOTOR AND GROSS MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN PRESCHOOL CHILDRENTHURSDAY, MARCH 3CDA Goals: 2STEFANIE LUKINS, INSTRUCTOR This course will highlight how motor skill development at a young age can impact future academic success, and participants will learn activity ideas they can use with their students to improve motor skills.

DO WHAT YOU SAY: TEACHING APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR WITH KINDNESSTHURSDAY, MARCH 10CDA Goals: 3CINDY TEREBUSH, INSTRUCTOR Young children watch everything the adults around them do as they learn from example. If we want them to learn respect for other people, kindness and self-control, we have to model that behavior even when we are challenged by their actions. Discuss the challenging behavior that we encounter when working with young children - pushing, hitting, throwing, refusal to follow directions and more - consider why children exhibit those behaviors and learn to address them with the calm, thoughtful approach we are trying to teach the children.

ART IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMTHURSDAY, APRIL 7CDA Goals: 5SHARON JENSEN, INSTRUCTORArt should be a fundamental part of every early childhood program. Art activities are used to promote and enhance children’s learning in math, literacy, cognitive, and social areas. This workshop will focus on different ways to incorporate art into the classroom. Tips and suggestions will also be given to run an art show in the classroom.

INTENTIONAL TEACHING: WHY WE DO WHAT WE DOWEDNESDAY, APRIL 13CDA Goals: 5,6MICHELLE BARNEA, INSTRUCTOR Reflective practices are effective and essential tools for enhancing teachers' engagement with children and families. This session will provide participants with hands-on experience in using reflective practices and the information gained to support and nurture their skills and professional growth.

SPACES THAT WORK FOR PRESCHOOLWEDNESDAY, APRIL 27CDA Goals: 5JAIME MADDALENA, INSTRUCTOR The When looking at your classroom space for preschool children, many factors determine if it is safe and if you are meeting best practic-es. Let’s take a look at how to ensure your space is safe and how to use the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS-3) to meet best practice standards.

TEACHING DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERSTHURSDAY, APRIL 28CDA GOALS: 5KAITLIN CUTTRELL, INSTRUCTORAn increasing amount of children have different home languages, which means that the children need to be supported in both English and their home language in the classroom. This workshop will offer child care professionals tips and strategies about how to further develop, encourage children’s language and communication skills in order to give them the best possible start in education and life.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THAT PROMOTES BRAIN GROWTHTHURSDAY, MAY 5CDA Goals: 2CINDY TEREBUSH, INSTRUCTOR Children spend less time on swings, on monkey bars and running around the yard participating in the physical activities that naturally promoted brain growth for past generations. As early childhood educators, we need to more intentionally introduce them to physical activities that promote the development of brain pathways that support not only physical coordination but skills that require coordination of the hemispheres of the brain. Learn about the importance of different types of physical movements in brain development and how you can teach activities that promote it.

PRESCHOOL TRANSITIONSWEDNESDAY, MAY 18CDA Goals: 5JAIME MADDALENA, INSTRUCTORYoung children move from activity to activity in their preschool classrooms numerous times a day. What makes a good transition? How do you know you are managing your transitions effectively? Come learn some tips and how to maximize your time during transitions.

THAT MAKES SENSE! TUESDAY, MAY 24CDA Goals: 3MICHELLE BARNEA, INSTRUCTOR Young children make sense of their worlds in unique and wonderful ways. They think very differently than adults do. This workshop is specifically designed to enhance your understanding of how children learn to understand their worlds. Techniques to provide emotionally and intellectually enriching experiences will be discussed.

SUMMER CAMP SAFETY!WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1CDA Goals: 1JUDI CONNOR, INSTRUCTOR The warm weather is coming! Let’s talk about how to keep the little ones safe in the summer! This workshop will address important things that your child care program needs to know about sun safety, water safety, insect repellents and safe outdoor play.

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NJ BIRTH TO THREE EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6Intended for use by families, child care providers, early childhood teachers, people in the community, and policymakers, The New Jersey Birth to Three Early Learning Standards provide a common framework for understanding and communicating developmentally appropriate expectations for infants and toddlers. These standards are based on research about what children should know (understand) and do

(competencies and skills) in different domains of learning and development. This workshop will introduce the goals and framework of The New Jersey Birth to Three Early Learning Standards and discuss their intended use to best support quality curriculum, instruction and assessment in early care and education programs. *Participants are encouraged to bring their own copies of The New Jersey Birth to Three Early Learning Standards, if they have them. Available: www.nj.gov/education/ece/guide/stadards/birth/standards.pdf http://www.nj.gov/education/ece/guide/standards/birth/ standardsSP.pdf (en espanol) USING ITERS-R FOR PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20The ITERS-R (Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale- Revised Edition) is an extremely useful tool in helping centers set up the infant-toddler environment and implement best practices according to the highest quality standards. Participants will receive a brief overview the ITERS subscales/items and important terms, identify implementation strategies that enhance your classroom/program practice, and engage in writing action steps for program improvement. *Participants are asked to bring a copy of the ITERS-R with them, if possible.

ITERS SUBSCALE: SPACE & FURNISHINGSWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 In this second session of the series, we discuss how to effectively evaluate the quality of the space and furnishings of the environment. The amount of space in the room where the children are cared for most of the day is important because it affects both the efficiency of the staff as they try to meet the many routine care needs of infants and toddlers, and the number and types of play activities the children can engage in at the same time. Insufficient space can lead to conflicts among children due to overcrowding, and can also cause limitations in the program because materials easily become disorganized or must be minimized if the space in which they are used is cramped. The items we will examine specifically will be: indoor space; furniture for routine care and play; provisions for relaxation and comfort; room arrangement; and display for children. *Participants are asked to bring a copy of the ITERS-R with them, if possible.

ITERS SUBSCALE: PERSONAL CARE ROUTINES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3In this third session of the series, we discuss how to effectively evaluate the quality of the personal care routines: greeting/departing; meals/snack; nap; diapering/toileting; health practices; and safety practices. Three major topics considered with these items are: infants’ and toddlers’ social/emotional needs, ensuring safety, and providing for communication among adults that is necessary for each child’s well-being. *Participants are asked to bring a copy of the ITERS-R with them, if possible.

ITERS SUBSCALE: LISTENING & TALKINGTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11During the infant/toddler years, the ability to understand language, and eventually to use language, is developed in the context of meaningful social relationships with the significant adult in the children’s lives, their parents and caregivers. In this fourth session of the series, we discuss how to effectively evaluate the major aspects of staff-child communication needed by children from birth through 30 months of age. *Participants are asked to bring a copy of the ITERS-R with them, if possible.

ITERS SUBSCALE: ACTIVITIESTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 In this fifth session of the series, we discuss how to effectively evaluate the quality of the activities, materials, and opportunities which children can access for much needed practice of their rapidly developing fine and gross motor skills. The items we will examine specifically will be: fine motor activities; active physical play; art; music and movement; blocks; dramatic play; sand and water play; nature/science; use of TV, video, and/or computer; and promoting acceptance of diversity. *Participants are asked to bring a copy of the ITERS-R with them, if possible.

ITERS SUBSCALE: INTERACTIONWEDNESDAY, MARCH 9In this sixth session of the series, we discuss how to effectively evaluate the quality of the attention and guidance given to children by the staff during all play and learning times. The items we will examine specifically will be: supervision of play and learning: peer interaction; staff-child interaction; and discipline. *Participants are asked to bring a copy of the ITERS-R with them, if possible.

ITERS SUBSCALE: PROGRAM STRUCTUREWEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 In this seventh session of the series, we discuss how to effectively evaluate the program’s schedule of daily activities in its dependability and flexibility to meet the individual needs of the infants and toddlers served. The items we will examine specifically will be: schedule; free play; group play activities; and provisions for children with disabilities. *Participants are asked to bring a copy of the ITERS-R with them, if possible.

ITERS SUBSCALE: PARENTS & STAFFTUESDAY, MARCH 22In this eighth session of the series, we discuss how to effectively evaluate the quality of the provisions that are offered to the parents of the program and the professional climate that exists within the program. The items we will examine specifically will be: provisions for parents; provisions for personal needs of staff; provisions for professional needs of staff; staff interaction and cooperation; staff continuity; supervision and evaluation of staff; and opportunities for professional growth. *Participants are asked to bring a copy of the ITERS-R with them, if possible.

HEALTH & SAFETY FOR INFANT-TODDLER CAREWEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 This workshop will discuss changes to licensing regulations for prevention and promotion of health and safety for us and the children we care for. Using the Infant-Toddler Environmental Rating Scale, we will evaluate the practices we have in place to help us create healthy environments and teach healthy habits to the children and identify what resources are available to help improve the quality and safety of your program. *Participants are asked to bring a copy of the ITERS-R and the NJ Child Care Licensing Manual with them, if possible.

FEEDING OUR CHILDREN WELL THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Foods, culturally, define us and make us not only part of our families but of society as well. With these strong emotional ties to our foods and the familial connotations they hold, the feeding our babies and toddlers can be an extremely stressful, and sometimes, sensitive topic. As adults who have control over what children eat, we need to be committed to nutrition, yet sensitive to family traditions and cultural variations; in this workshop we will discuss ways to achieve a healthy balance.

KEEP MOVING!!WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Gone are the days of sending our kids outside to play until dark! Children need unstructured active physical play for good development of the muscles, strength, endurance, and general movement skills, but, more importantly, it is necessary for cognitive development and positive emotional health. In the reality of our daily life where technology is everywhere, limiting screen time is not enough to get kids moving. This workshop will discuss how much daily physical activity children need and ways to make it happen. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and be prepared to Keep Moving!!!

STABILIZING INFANT MENTAL HEALTHWEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Join us for a night of discussion on the importance of relationship-based support for children and families. Research supports the claim that strong attachment relationships between babies, toddlers and the adults who care for them are critical to early brain devel-opment. A continuity of care approach can enhance the relationship between teach-er/child, child/peers and teacher/parents. Discussion will include how child care providers and parents are with infants is as important as what they do to support their infants’ wonderful capacities to form relationships. Strategies to support essential early capacities will be presented. We will discuss the concept, what happens early matters in the healthy development of Infant Mental Health.

WHY CAN’T YOU COOPERATE?!THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Does it seem like they just keep doing the same irritating behaviors again and again? How can you get them to stop?! This workshop explores reasons why their behaviors challenge us and strategies for supporting children so they remain curious and become successful learners while preventing their behaviors from negatively impacting your care routines.

PREVENTING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME THURSDAY, JUNE 16 This workshop will discuss Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and “The Period of PURPLE Crying”. Participants will discuss common myths about the syndrome, identify behaviors that increase the risk of SBS, and become familiar with actions and resources to communicate with families and help you reduce the infants’ risk of injury and death.

NEW JERSEY FIRST STEPS INFANT AND TODDLER INITIATIVE All Infant Toddler workshops are FREE. All workshops run from 6:30pm-8:30pm

ANGELA DEFAZIO, INSTRUCTOR

NEW JERSEY FIRST STEPS INFANT AND TODDLER INITIATIVE All Infant Toddler workshops are FREE. All workshops run from 6:30pm-8:30pm

ANGELA DEFAZIO, INSTRUCTOR

SUPPORTING INFANT-TODDLER TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTUESDAY, MARCH 15 “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better” –Maya Angelou. It is very difficult to motivate staff to critique their own assets, strengths and weaknesses. BUT...the more we can get them to reflect on themselves as an educator, the more they will grow, learn and transform. Participants will learn the importance of help staff be self-reflective so they can begin to plan their future professional development for their own growth and the growth of the child care center. Professional development opportunities and requirements for I/T CDA, Infant Mental Health Endorsement, Infant/Toddler Credential, CITE and scholarship availability will be outlined.

HEALTH & SAFETY FOR INFANT-TODDLER CARETUESDAY, APRIL 5 This workshop will discuss changes to licensing regulations for prevention and promotion of health and safety for us and the children we care for. Using the Infant-Toddler Environmental Rating Scale, we will evaluate the practices we have in place to help us create healthy environments and teach healthy habits to the children and identify what resources are available to help improve the quality and safety of your program.

FEEDING OUR CHILDREN WELLWEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Foods, culturally, define us and make us not only part of our families but of society as well. With these strong emotional ties to our foods and the familial connotations they hold, the feeding our babies and toddlers can be an extremely stressful, and sometimes, sensitive topic. As adults who have control over what children eat, we need to be committed to nutrition, yet sensitive to family traditions and cultural variations; in this workshop we will discuss ways to achieve a healthy balance.

STABILIZING INFANT MENTAL HEALTH-WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Join us for a lunchtime of discussion on the importance of relationship-based support for children and families. Research supports the claim that strong attachment relationships between babies, toddlers and the adults who care for them are critical to early brain development. A continuity of care approach can enhance the relationship between teacher/child, child/peers and teacher/parents. Discussion will include how child care providers and parents are with infants is as important as what they do to support their infants’ wonderful capacities to form relationships. Strategies to support essential early capacities will be presented. We will discuss the concept, what happens early matters in the healthy development of Infant Mental Health.

Karen Kirton, Instructor

UNDERSTANDING LICENSINGTUESDAY, MARCH 89:30AM-3:00PMOFFICE OF LICENSING STAFF, INSTRUCTORSLocation: Child Care Resources officeUnderstanding Licensing Regulations workshop is designed for center sponsors, directors, and lead staff to know and implement the regulations in the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers. This workshop meets the requirement for new directors and counts as 5 hours of staff training as required in 10:122-4.7.

MINDING YOUR BUSINESS THURSDAY, JANUARY 14ERIKA ABAHAZY, INSTRUCTORRunning a child care home is rewarding and challenging. Come learn how to keep accurate records and run your business with efficiency. For attendance, you will receive a “Family Child Care” Calendar Keeper, a handy organizational and planning tool.

NEW YEAR NEW YOU, RENEW YOUR BUSINESS PRACTICESTUESDAY, JANUARY 26COLLEEN KELLY, INSTRUCTORThis class is targeted towards Family Child Care providers who have been in business for quite some time or those who feel as though they need a refresher course in the Manuel of Requirements. There have been many changes over the last few years and this class will help bridge the gap between the past and present. Let’s organize ourselves and update our materials!

SAFE SLEEP AND SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23COLLEEN KELLY, INSTRUCTORThis workshop is designed to educate providers about SIDS, and to increase knowledge about safe sleep environments. This class will define SIDS, discuss risk reduction strategies, and explain the importance of tummy time for infants.

FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY!WEDNESDAY, MAY 4COLLEEN KELLY, INSTRUCTORCome enjoy a celebratory class with a “Cinco de Mayo” theme. In this class we will discuss and demonstrate how to better incorporate educational themes into your businesses while doing hands on activities surrounding this celebration.

AAP HEALTHY FUTURES- MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION I, II, III *PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH* SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016 $ 9:00AM-3:00 PM JUDI CONNOR, INSTRUCTORMedication administration in Early Education and Child Care Settings is a workshop divided into five modules. In this workshop you will learn how to safely administer medications to children, key information that should be included in your medication policies, when medication administration may not be appropriate, and how to respond to inappropriate requests from parents regarding administering medications. This workshop will also cover special needs care plans, how to recognize signs and symptoms of an asthma episode and asthma medication deliver systems, food allergies and how to administer an Epi-Pen to a child in an emergency and sanitizing, hand washing, standard precautions, and exclusion criteria, and available health resources for providers and families. This workshop is important for all directors and teaching staff to have the basic knowledge of the standards to administer medication safely to children.

DISCUSSING CHILDREN’S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17During this workshop we will discuss children’s social and emotional development. We will talk about developmental milestones and how to partner with parent’s to enhance learning opportunities both in programs and in home environments.

IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECTTUESDAY, APRIL 19This workshop will define child abuse and neglect, and help participants identify the signs and symptoms in young children. We will discuss various prevention strategies, and the mandatory reporting requirements.

PRODUCTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH-FAMILIESWEDNESDAY, JUNE 29Before one may effectively work with families relationships must be built. This workshop will provide tips about how to build those relationships in your program, and how to use these relationships by being able to successfully communicate stressful subjects with families.

CPR/FIRST AIDCPR/First Aid classes are $45 per participant. The fee for each class is due NO LATER than one week prior to the class. Registration is confirmed with payment. Those who do not provide payment by one week prior to scheduled class will be moved to a waiting list. All CPR/-First Aid classes run from 7:00pm-10:00pm. To register for CPR/First Aid, please contact Kelly Acanfora at 732-918-9901 ext 135 or kacanfora@ccrnj.org

FRANK HINES, INSTRUCTOR Tuesday, January 12 Monday, February 8 Tuesday, March 8 Tuesday, April 12 Tuesday, May 10 Tuesday, June 14Participants will learn child and infant CPR techniques, relief of obstructed airway in the responsive victim, use of barrier devices, and pediatric medical emergencies. Participants will be trained in the immediate care needed for an injured or seriously ill child. This basic program will concentrate on the first five minutes of care, what to do, and how to do it. Completion course card included.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS FRANK HINES, INSTRUCTOR Child Care Resources offers on-site Emergency Preparedness that will provide technical training assistance for your program on emergency situations. This training will be specifically geared for your program as it will take place on-site so all of your direct teaching staff will be trained. Cost: $225 For more information and to set up an Emergency Preparedness training through Child Care Resources, please contact : Jaime Maddalena at 732-918-9901 ext 137 or jmaddalena@ccrnj.org

FAMILY CHILD CARE WORKSHOPS

All Family Child Care workshops are FREE and are held from 7pm-9pm.

FAMILY CHILD CARE WORKSHOPS

All Family Child Care workshops are FREE and are held from 7pm-9pm.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INITIATIVE

All SFI trainings are FREE and runfrom 6:30-8:30pm.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INITIATIVE

All SFI trainings are FREE and runfrom 6:30-8:30pm.

KAITLIN CUTTRELL, INSTRUCTOR

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INITIATIVE

All SFI trainings are FREE and runfrom 6:30-8:30pm.

KAITLIN CUTTRELL, INSTRUCTOR

Licensing for Child Care Centers

All Licensing Workshops are Free

Licensing for Child Care Centers

All Licensing Workshops are Free

CPR/First Aid CPR/First Aid

All Infant Toddler Directors Series workshops are FREE &run from 12pm-2pm.

ANGELA DEFAZIO, INSTRUCTOR

New Jersey First Steps Infant and Toddler Initiative:

Directors Lunch & Learn Series

New Jersey First Steps Infant and Toddler Initiative:

Directors Lunch & Learn Series

All Infant Toddler Directors Series workshops are FREE &run from 12pm-2pm.

ANGELA DEFAZIO, INSTRUCTOR

Check out Child Care Resources new location for professional development trainings at the:

Financial Success Center

Located at:Meridian Community Resource Center

Freehold Raceway MallFirst Floor (Macy’s Wing)

3710 Route 9Freehold, NJ 07728

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:

10 am – 7 pmSecond & Forth Saturdays each month:

10 am – 4 pm

The Financial Success Center is conveniently located at the Meridian Community Resource Center in the Freehold Raceway Mall. Our services are provided through a

seamless collaboration among Child Care Resources of Monmouth County, The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Monmouth County Workforce Investment

Board, Navicore Solutions and United Way of Monmouth County

Here are a list of Child Care Resources training opportunities that will be held only at our Freehold Mall location from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

All trainings at this location are FREE.

MATH IN DAILY ACTIVITIESWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13SHARON JENSEN, INSTRUCTOR Children are naturally interested in math. Parents and teachers can strengthen children’s math skills using the world around them. Preschool math helps them make sense of their environment and teaches them to reason and problem-solve. Children learn math best through engaging, hands-on games and projects. This workshop will explore different ways to teach math to children throughout the day – at school, at home, and while at play. Participants will take part in hands-on math activities.

FAMILY- STYLE MEALSWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10JAIME MADDALENA, INSTRUCTORLet’s explore a new approach to snack and lunch with your preschool children! Setting up mealtimes “family-style” can create new experiences for children and teachers. Come learn how to incorporate this best practice in your classrooms.

A POSITIVE APPROACH TO DISCIPLINETUESDAY, MARCH 15CINDY TEREBUSH, INSTRUCTOR Behavioral challenges are both a teaching and learning opportunity. We will discuss how to avoid power struggles and set realistic expectations for young children. When our expectations are age appropriate, we can learn how to be instructive rather than punitive. Discover what young children realistically can and cannot do, the benefits of “time in” rather than “time out”, the physiology of tantrums and more as we work to add to our understanding of behavior. Discuss how you can make discipline a positive part of teaching and raising young children.

EXPANDING CHILDREN’S VOCABULARYTHURSDAY, APRIL 21KAITLIN CUTTRELL, INSTRUCTOR There are countless opportunities throughout the day to introduce new words and build on a child’s existing vocabulary. This workshop will provide simple tips on how to make sure you are making the most of every experience, and facilitating children’s learning and development.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER? * PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE 1:00PM-3:00PM*TUESDAY, MAY 17COLLEEN KELLY, INSTRUCTOR Are you interested in helping children grow and develop while working from the comfort of your own home? Join us for this workshop and learn about the benefits of becoming a registered family child care provider, and how the process works.

MAKE EVERYDAY MOMENTS “TEACHABLE MOMENTS”WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 ANGIE DEFAZIO, INSTRUCTOR Babies by nature are extremely curious and learn by using their senses. They explore and discover by touching and mouthing objects, hearing voices and music, and seeing the colorful, fascinating wonder all around them. But the most important part of a child’s early learning experiences is you. It is through interactions and experiences with loved and trusted adults that babies begin to make sense of the world. In this workshop, we will learn how to capitalize on the moment of an unplanned event during the day as a learning opportunity for infants and toddlers.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCEFOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

Medication AdministrationThere is a $15 registration for this workshop.

Medication AdministrationThere is a $15 registration for this workshop.

Child Care Resources is collaborating with Professional Impact NJ (PINJ) to utilize the NJ Registry to conduct registration for all Child Care Resources’ professional development trainings. Participants who wish to take a workshop hosted by Child Care Resources must become a member of or renew their NJ Registry membership.

What is the NJ Registry?The NJ Registry is an online database which records and recognizes a professional’s education, training and work experience in the field of early care and education, after school and primary education. The goals of the Registry is to help participants track their annual professional development hours while collecting data about the New Jersey early childhood workforce. Participants will be approved at one of the levels on the NJ Registry Career Lattice, based on their education and experience.

What are the benefits of joining the NJ Registry? • Access all Professional Impact NJ programs including financial assistance, Administrators’ and Infant/Toddler Credentials and registration in PINJ’s upcoming leadership programs • Access your professional development profile and training report online. These tools provide a summary of any degrees, certifications and credentials you have, as well as trainings you have attended, to keep track of your annual training requirements • Apply to become a Professional Impact NJ – Approved Instructor of Adults • Apply for the Office of Licensing Group Teacher, Head Teacher and School-Age Supervisor approvals • Directors are able to keep track their staff ’s annual professional development records required by the Office of Licensing

How do I register for the NJ Registry?The NJ Registry application is available online at www.pinjregistry.org. The application must be submitted online. You must have a valid email address in order to join the NJ Registry. There is no fee required. The following information is required to complete the NJ Registry application: • General biographical information • Current employment information • Employment history in related field • Documentation of education (REQUIRED): ❖ High School Diploma (if you do not have any college credits) ❖ Copy of CDA Credential (if applicable) ❖ Copy of NJ Family Development Credential (for family workers only) ❖ OFFICIAL college transcripts from a regionally accredited institution for the highest degree obtained, and unofficial transcripts for prior degrees or college credits earned ❖ Copies of Department of Education teaching certifications (if applicable) ❖ Other credentials or certifications (if applicable) • Professional development certificates (optional)After becoming a member of the NJ Registry, how do I register for a Child Care Resources workshop on the NJ Registry? **You may only enroll in ten (10) workshops at a time** • Log into your NJ Registry profile • Click the “Find Training” tab at the bottom of the left hand side toolbar • Search under “Sponsor Name” and locate Child Care Resources. This is where you will see all of the current workshops that Child Care Resources is offering. • Click “View Training” to see the Course Details. (HINT: Have a question about the workshop you are viewing? You can email the instructor by clicking on his/her email address) •To enroll, click “Enroll Now” • Complete the empty fields in the registration form that appears • Click “Confirm and Continue Registration” • Review the information and place a check mark in the “I agree” box and click “Enroll Now” • You will receive an “Enrollment Confirmation,” which will also be emailed to youHelpful Hints: • If your account is “Active,” you can print your “Education and Training Report” located in the “My Tools and Settings” tab to review the workshops you have already participated in and decide which new workshops you should register for • Be sure to check your email frequently! All correspondence regarding your NJ Registry profile about Child Care Resources workshops will be sent via email • To view the workshops you are registered for, open the “My Tools and Settings” tab and click on “My Training Registrations”How do I withdraw from a Child Care Resources workshop?Child Care Resources adheres to a “No Show Policy.” You MUST “Withdraw” from a workshop you have registered for but cannot attend. You must withdraw prior to the beginning of the workshop. If you do not withdraw from a training which you do not attend, you will be considered a “No Show.” If you are classified as a “No Show” three or more times, you will be blocked from enrolling in future Child Care Resources workshops for a period of eight (8) months. To withdraw from a Child Care Resources workshop: • Log into your NJ Registry profile prior to the beginning of the workshop • Click on “My Tools and Settings” • Click on “My Training Registrations” • Find the training from which you want to withdraw • Click on “Withdraw” • You will receive an email confirming that you withdrew from that workshop • You have 3 days prior to scheduled training to withdraw from the workshop. If you need to withdraw within those 3 days, please contact Child Care Resources to withdraw from the scheduled workshop. Who should I contact if I have questions about registering for a workshop through the NJ Registry database?

**If you need assistance creating a NJ Registry profile or have questions about the NJ Registry, contact the NJ Registry at 908-737-4293. ONLY NJ REGISTRY STAFF CAN ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NJ REGISTRY ACCOUNT!**

If you have a specific question about a Child Care Resources workshop posted, please contact Child Care Resources at 732-918-9901 ext 135 or by email at kacanfora@ccrnj.org

How can Child Care Resources’ staff help YOU with this process?Child Care Resources staff is available to assist every professional applying to the NJ Registry. Our agency has available computers connected to the Internet to support you during office hours and by appointment. You can utilize these computers to apply to the Registry and to register for workshops.Through our collaboration with PINJ we are requesting that all registrations are facilitated through our online system.For more information about our collaboration with PINJ and for technical assistance, please call or email: Jaime Maddalena, Early Childhood Specialist, jmaddalena@ccrnj.org, Ext. 137

,Kelly Acanfora, Project Coordinator, kacanfora@ccrnj.org, Ext. 135.

Professional Impact New Jersey (PINJ) RegistryHave YOU registered?

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CAREList of Workshops at a GlanceList of Workshops at a GlancePROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT All professional development workshops are held from 6:30pm-8:30pm and in our Neptune location unless otherwise indicated.WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6: Infant & Toddler: Taking a Closer Look at the NJ Birth to Three Early Learning StandardsTUESDAY, JANUARY 12: CPR/FIRST AID 7pm-10pmWEDNESDAY, January 13: Math in Daily Activities *Training held at the Financial Success Center*THURSDAY, JANUARY 14: Family Child Care: Minding Your Business 7pm-9pmTUESDAY, JANUARY 19: Infusing Healthy Habits into the Curriculum WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20: Infant & Toddler: Using ITERS-R for Program ImprovementTHURSDAY, JANUARY 21: Personal Care RoutinesTUESDAY, JANUARY 26: Family Child Care: New Year New You, Renew Your Business Practices 7PM-9PMWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27: Infant & Toddler: ITERS Subscale: Space & FurnishingsTHURSDAY, JANUARY 28: Communicating with Parents in 2016: What do we need to tell parents and how can we get the information to them? WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3: Infant & Toddler: ITERS Subscale: Personal Care Routines THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4: Oral Motor Madness: The Inside Scoop on Pacis, Baby Food, and Bubble BlowingMONDAY, FEBRUARY 8: CPR/First Aid 7pm-10pmWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: Family- Style Meals *Training held at the Financial Success Center*THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11: Infant & Toddler: ITERS Subscale: Listening & Talking

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17: SFI: Discussing Children’s Social and Emotional Development TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23: Family Child Care: Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25: Infant & Toddler: ITERS Subscale: ActivitiesTUESDAY, MARCH 1: All You Need to Know About Inclusion WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2: Grow NJ Kids: What is it all about? THURSDAY, MARCH 3: Setting Up for Success: Fine motor and gross motor skill development in preschool childrenTUESDAY, MARCH 8: Understanding Licensing 9:30am-3pmTUESDAY, MARCH 8: CPR/First Aid 7pm-10pmWEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: Infant & Toddler: ITERS Subscale: InteractionTHURSDAY, MARCH 10: Do What You Say: Teaching Appropriate Behavior with KindnessTUESDAY, MARCH 15: Infant & Toddler for Directors: Supporting Infant-Toddler Teachers’ Professional Development 12pm-2pmTUESDAY, MARCH 15: A Positive Approach to Discipline *Training held at the Financial Success Center*WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16: Infant & Toddler: ITERS Subscale: Program StructureTUESDAY, MARCH 22: Infant & Toddler: ITERS Subscale: Parents & StaffTUESDAY, APRIL 5: Infant & Toddler for Directors: Health & Safety for Infant-Toddler Care 12pm-2pmWEDNESDAY, APRIL 6: Infant & Toddler: Health & Safety for Infant-Toddler CareTHURSDAY, APRIL 7: Art in the Preschool ClassroomTUESDAY, APRIL 12: CPR/First Aid 7pm-10pmWEDNESDAY, APRIL 13: Intentional Teaching: Why we do What we do

THURSDAY, APRIL 14: Infant & Toddler: Feeding Our Children WellTUESDAY, APRIL 19: SFI: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and NeglectWEDNESDAY, APRIL 20: Infant & Toddler for Directors: Feeding Our Children Well 12pm-2pmWEDNESDAY, APRIL 20: Infant & Toddler: Keep Moving!!THURSDAY, APRIL 21: Expanding Children’s Vocabulary *Training held at the Financial Success Center*WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27: Spaces that Work for Preschool WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28: Teaching Dual Language LearnersWEDNESDAY, MAY 4: Infant & Toddler for Directors: Stabilizing Infant Mental Health 12pm-2pmWEDNESDAY, MAY 4: Family Child Care: Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! 7pm-9pmTHURSDAY, MAY 5: Physical Activity That Promotes Brain GrowthTUESDAY, MAY 10: CPR/First Aid 7pm-10pmWEDNESDAY, MAY 11: Infant & Toddler: Stabilizing Infant Mental HealthTUESDAY, MAY 17: So you want to be a Family Child Care Provider? *Training held at the Financial Success Center* **1:00pm-3:00pm**WEDNESDAY, MAY 18: Preschool TransitionsTUESDAY, MAY 24: That Makes Sense! WEDNESDAY, MAY 25: Make Everyday Moments “Teachable Moments” *Training held at the Financial Success Center*WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1: Summer Camp Safety!THURSDAY, JUNE 2: Infant & Toddler: Why Can’t You Cooperate?!TUESDAY, JUNE 14: CPR/First Aid 7-10pm THURSDAY, JUNE 16: Infant & Toddler: Preventing Shaken Baby SyndromeWEDNESDAY, JUNE 29: SFI: Productive Communication with Families