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NEW TRAINING CLASS FEES AND POLICIES:

As many of you may have noticed, the Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center has had to raise the price of trainings one dollar for members and two dollars for non-members. We have thoughtfully considered this for some time and find that at this time, it is a necessary step. We hope that this does not cause any difficulty for you.

All 2 hour classes are $10 for members and $20 for non-members unless otherwise indicated! All 3-hour trainings are $12 for member and $24 for non-members. There are classes which will be priced differently, such as Infants and Toddlers Series, which are $15 for all, and CPR/First Aid classes, which are offered by other organizations, for which they set the fees.

You must arrive for class on time. Late arrival will result in no certificate being given!

Pre-Registration Policy

Please remember to pre-register with payment and registration form for all training sessions. All registrations (including payments) must be made at least 24 hours prior to a training session. We have a limited number of spaces available, so please register early.

RESOURCE ROOM

The Resource Room is open during business hours, Mon.-Fri. 9-5 as well as during trainings until 15 minutes before the end of the training. The Resource Center is also now available for Saturday & evening hours by appointment only.

Calls will need to be made by Thursday to request a time on Saturday. Saturday appointments subject to availability of staff member to be present.

(C) Curriculum (CD) Child Development (CY) Community (H) Health, Safety and Nutrition (P) Professionalism (SN) Special Needs

SPECIAL CLASSES THIS FALL...

Many people have requested further, more in-depth training on conflict resolution. It seems that it’s impossible to cover everything in one 3 hour class! For those of you interested in even more information on this important topic, come to a specialized series on Conflict Resolution. There will be a repeat performance of “Can’t We all Get Along?” on October 3 for a basic overview of conflict resolution for anyone who has not previously taken a class on this hot topic. Then, for those of you who have taken a conflict class from Michele Ennis-Benn before, come to Strategic Listening in October and Developing Solutions in November. These classes take the information from the basic class and take it one step further. See you there!

If you haven't already done so, check out our "Infants & Toddlers" series. These informative and interesting classes are held every other Thursday. Unlock the mystery of caring for our smallest clients!

POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY, 2008

Does the mere mention of fractions, percentages and long division make you nervous? Do you have trouble thinking of ways to teach math concepts to young children when you don’t even want to think about math yourself? Break through those “math-blues” and spend the morning learning fun activities and games that teach children important math concepts that you can incorporate into your daily program at the

“ADD SUCCESS AND SUBTRACT FEAR: MATH CAN BE FUN FOR CHILDREN” mini-conference.
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Place: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, Richard Henson Center
$25.00

To register, call Wor Wic Community College

(410) 334-2815

(Please register by November 12th)

NOVEMBER

Tuesday, November 27, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Discovering the Austism Spectrum FULL
Location: LSCCRC Trainers: Maci Elkins, Margo Takacs
Fee: $12/$24
It is becoming more and more common to see children who are showing signs that may suggest autistic tendencies. Learn more about particular disorders that are on the Autism Spectrum, how to recognize them and how to work effectively with children who have an autistic spectrum diagnosis. (SN)

DECEMBER

ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 7TH-

The second class in the Conflict Resolution Series Will be held on December 5th...

Conflict Resolution: Strategic Listening
Location: LSCCRC Trainer: Michele Ennis-Benn 6-9pm
Fee: $12/24
If you have taken a conflict resolution class in the past and would like even more information, this class is for you. Dig deeper into a very important part of conflict resolution: LISTENING. We all think we’re listening when others are talking, but are we able to relay back to them what they are saying and feeling? Practice this very important skill at this 2nd class of the three class series. Attendance at all three classes is not necessary, but is recommended. (P)

ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH

The third class in the series-

Conflict Resolution: Developing Solutions HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 17,2008

There will be a meeting for any interested Child Care Center Director about implementing the DECA program in your center. Join us on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 6pm at the Resource Center.

For more information, please call: (410)677-6590

Español para niños: Spanish for Children 3 hr Curriculum Saturday, December 8, 2007 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: LSCCRC Trainer: Margo Takacs Fee: $12/$24 Create a more culturally diverse program by incorporating another language into your child care setting! Learn fun ways to use Spanish in your everyday routines and activities. Participants will learn basic commands, familiar songs and resources to use with children and parents in both English and Spanish.

Children’s Gifts that Keep on Giving 2 hr Curriculum Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: LSCCRC Trainer: Tina Young Fee: $10/$20 Parents love to get artwork from their children as gifts for special occasions and will save them for years to come. Learn activities to do with children that will create wonderful keepsakes for parents but at the same time, teach important developmental skills to the children in your care.

Infants & Toddlers: Encouraging Cognitive Development 1.5 CD, 1.5 C Thursday, December 13, 2007, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: LSCCRC Trainer: Melissa Carey Fee: $15.00 In this class, we will take a close look at how infants and toddlers explore the world around them. From mathematical thinking to scientific thinking; infants and toddlers are beginning to learn skills needed for these domains. Intermediate to advanced. Dinner is included.

Theme Building

Wednesday December 19, 2007 6-9pm LSCCRC

Fee $5.00 (Holiday Special!)

Trainer: Betty Hamlin

Behavior Intervention for the Holidays 3 hr CD Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: LSCCRC Trainer: Maci Elkins and Margo Takacs Fee: $12/$24 Although holidays are a time full of excitement and activity, they can also be a challenging time for working with children who are overtired, hungry or full of sweets. Learn techniques to offer consistency and positive guidance to children during this very busy season and relieve some of your own stress.

The office will be closed for the holiday beginning December 24 and will reopen January 2.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

JANUARY. 2008

Thursday, January 10, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Infants & Toddlers: Encouraging Personal and Social Development

(Rescheduled from October)
Location: LSCCRC Trainer: Melissa Carey
Fee: $15.00
The child care provider plays an essential part in an infant or toddler’s personal, social and emotional development. Learn how to plan a program that supports and encourages healthy social emotional development in young children. Intermediate to advanced. Dinner is included. (CD, C)

Conflict Resolution: Developing Solutions (Rescheduled from December) New date: Thursday, January 17, 2008

Location: LSCCRC 6-9pm Trainer: Michele Ennis-Benn Fee:$12/$24

One of the final steps in effective conflict resolution is to develop solutions. Learn how to put the information learned from your strategic listening skills to use when developing solutions where both parties feel that their needs are being met. This is the 3^rd class of the three part Conflict Resolution series. Attendance at all three classes is not necessary, but is recommended. 3 hr Professionalism