Better
Kid Care
2004 Spring Schedule
To
sign up for any of our child care provider trainings that are listed below,
send your registration form and
fee to:
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Cooperative
Extension
Valley View Home E-wing
301 Valley View Blvd.
Altoona PA 16602
814-940-5989
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Click on each
specific training topic for more details and registration cost and deadline.
New
Trainings Added!!
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Date
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Time
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Topic
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| February
25, 2004 |
6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
The Art of Communication and Stress Reduction,
Part 1 of 2 in a Communication Series
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| March
20, 2004 |
8:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Better Kid Care Conference |
| April
1, 2004 |
6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
Skills You Never Outgrow, Part 2 of 2 in a
Communication Series
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| April
13, 2004 |
10:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Hot Topics for Center Directors: The Nuts
and Bolts of Operating a Successful Center
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| May
6, 2004 |
6:30
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Behavior
Management/Crisis Intervention: Passive Restraint |
| May
13, 2004 |
6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
The Art and Science of Playing with Young Children
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| May
24, 2004 |
6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
First Aid- Recertification Only
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| May
27, 2004 |
6:30
p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
CPR - Recertification Only
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| June
10, 2004 |
6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
Dealing with Anger - The Children's and Yours
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| May
3, 2004 |
6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
Update
on State Regulations |
March
27, 2004
New Training |
9:00
a.m. to Noon |
Emergency
Plan for Childcare Facilities (Centers) |
April
17, 2004
New Training |
9:00
a.m. to Noon |
Emergency
Plan for Childcare Facilities (Family & Group Home Operators) |
More details
on each training:
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The
Art of Communication and Stress Reduction, Part 1 of 2 in a Communication
Series
Wednesday, February 25,
2004; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Does speaking to a parent "stress you out?"
Do you know the best way to deal with a confrontational parent?
Workshop will discuss effective communication techniques when dealing
with parents that will lead to a reduction in your stress level.
Learn how to reduce your stress level on the job with various hands-on
activities. Leave the workshop feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Kim Hengst will present the program. Bring
your Professional Development Record (PDR) to this workshop. We'll
help you fill it out.
Cost: $5.00
DPW Credits: 2
Registration Deadline: February 17, 2004
Place: Blair County Extension Office
PDR Code: K5C1 Topic Code 53
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|
Better
Kid Care Conference
Saturday, March 20, 2004;
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Spirited Child (The Nuts and Bolts of Behavior Management,
Part 1) Do you know a child who is the "super ball"
in a room already full of bouncing balls? This session provides
an overview of the characteristics of the spirited child, understanding
the nine temperament traits and the effects of temperament.
Intervention Strategies (The Nuts and Bolts of Behavior Management,
Part 2)
Do you want to understand the reasons why children misbehave? This
interactive workshop will focus on learning practical strategies
to help you investigate and resolve specific behavioral issues and
situations. Parts one and two will be presented by Linda Berenson.
Bring your Professional Development Record
(PDR) to this workshop. We'll help you fill it out.
Cost: $10.00 (Lunch-On Your Own)
DPW Credits: 6
Registration Deadline: March 10, 2004
Place:
First Presbyterian Church, Walnut & Penn Streets, Hollidaysburg
PDR Codes:K1C1
Topic Code 02, K1C2 Topic Code 02
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Skills
You Never Outgrow, Part 2 of 2 in a Communication Series
Thursday, April 1, 2004; 6:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m.
Through fun, hands-on activities early education
and care providers will strengthen and/or renew their communication
skills that can be used to build more effective teams, better work
environments and enhanced relationships at both work and home. Workshop
will be presented by Beth Van Horn.
Bring your Professional Development Record (PDR) to this workshop.
We'll help you fill it out.
Cost: $5
DPW Credits: 2
Registration Deadline: March 22, 2004
Place: Blair County
Extension Office
PDR Codes: K5C2 Topic Code 51 |
Hot
Topics for Center Directors: The Nuts and Bolts of Operating a Successful
Center
Tuesday, April 13, 2004; 10:30 a.m. to 1:00
PM: Lunch will be provided
Budgets, policy manuals, and written job descriptions are basic to
any successful business. This workshop will focus on how to develop
these procedures and put them into action in a childcare business
operation. Note: This satellite will be shown from a tape.
Bring your Professional Development Record
(PDR) to this workshop. We'll help you fill it out.
Cost:$5.00
DPW Credits: 2
Registration Deadline:April, 3 2004
Place: Blair County Extension Office
PDR Code:K8C2 Topic Code 95 |
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Behavior
Management/Crisis Intervention: Passive Restraint
Thursday,
May 6, 2004; 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Effective discipline in the form of behavior
management and limit setting are critical components of any comprehensive
daycare program. Tempering discipline with patience, love and kindness
is a constant tightrope act for a provider; maintaining a safe and
enjoyable environment for children, while establishing limits that
respect the rights of others. Even with these precautions, some
of the most experienced day care providers have found themselves
in situations where accusations are made regarding the appropriateness
of issuing discipline. Participants' most challenging experiences
will be the foundation for exploring various techniques of behavior
management and crisis intervention. Vicki Thomas will present the
program. Bring
your Professional Development Record (PDR) to this workshop. We'll
help you fill it out.
Cost: $5.00
DPW Credits: 2
Registration Deadline: April 30, 2004
Place: Blair County Extension Office
PDR Code: K3C1 Topic Code 35
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The
Art and Science of Playing with Young Children
Thursday,
May 13, 2004; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Children's play can be even better with a little adult help. Learn
when to step in and when to stand back. Find out what you can say
and do to help make play more valuable for children. Note: This satellite
will be shown from a tape. Bring your Professional
Development Record (PDR) to this workshop. We'll help you fill it
out.
Cost: $5.00
DPW Credits: 2
Registration Deadline: May 3, 2004
Place: Blair County Extension Office
PDR Code:K2C1 Topic Code 15 |
First
Aid (Recertification Only)
Monday,
May 24, 2004, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
This 2-hour class will provide an excellent training on First Aid
that will fulfill your first aid requirements for DPW. Patty Ross,
a trainer for EMT's will share practical advice you can use in handling
emergency situations with young children. Bring
your Professional Development Record (PDR) to this workshop. We'll
help you fill it out.
Cost:$10.00
DPW Credits:0
Registration Deadline:May 17, 2004
Place: Blair County Extension Office
PDR Code:K7C2 Topic Code 80 |
Infant/Child/Adult
CPR (Recertification Only)
Thursday,
May 27, 2004, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Patty Ross will provide an excellent hands-on training on how to properly
administer CPR to infants, small children, and even adults so that
you will feel confident if you ever need to use it. Bring
your Professional Development Record (PDR) to this workshop. We'll
help you fill it out. Class size is limited.
Cost:$10.00
DPW Credits: 3
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2004
Place: Blair County Extension Office
PDR Code: K7C2 Topic Code 81 |
Dealing
with Anger - The Children's and Yours
Thursday,
June 10, 2004; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Everyone gets angry at times. How that anger is handled is the key.
Learn ways to help the children and yourself to work through angry
times without hurting others. Note: This satellite will be
shown from a tape. Bring your Professional
Development Record (PDR) to this workshop. We'll help you fill it
out.
Cost: $5.00
DPW Credits: 2
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2004
Place: Blair County Extension Office
PDR Code:K2C1 Topic Code 21 |
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Update
on State Regulations
Monday,
May 3, 2004, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Do you have questions
on state regulations? Sandy Norris and Barb Murray will review State
Regulations and answer any questions you may have. Bring
your Professional Development Record (PDR) to this workshop. We'll
help you fill it out.
Cost: $5.00
DPW Credits: 2
Registration Deadline: April
28, 2004
Place: Blair
County Extension Office
PDR Code: D6C3
Topic Code 62
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Emergency
Plan for Childcare Facilities (Centers)
Saturday, March 27, 2004, 9:00 am to Noon
The Department of Welfare
will now require each childcare facility to have an emergency plan
for his or her facility. Rod Bohner, Director of Emergency Management
in Blair County will be facilitating the workshop. The workshop
will address the basic components of the plan and the importance
of the individual plans to the overall county plan. The majority
of the workshop will be a working session. Mr. Bohner will assist
providers with the development of their plans, answer questions,
and facilitate networking among groups. Providers are asked to bring
their plans with them along with a list of questions for Mr. Bohner.
Bring
your Professional Development Record (PDR) to this workshop. We'll
help you fill it out.
Cost: $5.00
DPW Credits: 3
Registration Deadline: March
23, 2004
Place: Blair
County Cooperative Extension Office
PDR Code: D8C2
Topic Code 94
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Emergency
Plan for Childcare Facilities (Family &
Group Home Operators)
Saturday, April 17, 2004, 9:00 am to Noon
The Department of Welfare
will now require each childcare facility to have an emergency plan
for his or her facility. Rod Bohner, Director of Emergency Management
in Blair County will be facilitating the workshop. The workshop
will address the basic components of the plan and the importance
of the individual plans to the overall county plan. The majority
of the workshop will be a working session. Mr. Bohner will assist
providers with the development of their plans, answer questions,
and facilitate networking among groups. Providers are asked to bring
their plans with them along with a list of questions for Mr. Bohner.
Bring
your Professional Development Record (PDR) to this workshop. We'll
help you fill it out.
Cost: $5.00
DPW Credits: 3
Registration Deadline: April
13, 2004
Place: Blair
County Cooperative Extension Office
PDR Code: H8C2
Topic Code 94
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Act
48 credits are available for all Spring Programs except CPR and First
Aid.
A Huge Thank You! to our
Blair Better Kid Care Committee. They are a group of dedicated center
directors, family and group home operators, center employees and others
committed to quality childcare. They help us plan and implement our educational
trainings. We couldn't do without them.
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