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February 2012 Trainings

The following trainings are being offered by Child Care Solutions in February:

Wed. Feb. 1, 2012 Kids Gone Wild Part 1 of 4 5:00-8:00 pm Tipton County


Wed. Feb. 1, 2012 Safe Sleep Refresher 6:30-7:30 pm Wells County


Tues. Feb. 7, 2012 Adapting & Modifying Toys 6:00-8:00 pm Wabash County


Wed. Feb. 8, 2012 Kids Gone Wild Part 2 of 4 5:00-8:00 pm Tipton County


Wed. Feb. 8, 2012 PITC Guidance & Discipline 6:30-8:30 pm Howard County


Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012 Introduction to the Foundations 6:00-8:00 pm Adams County


Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012 Paths to QUALITY Introduction Session 6:00-8:00 pm Wabash County


Mon. Feb. 13, 2012 Make This, Buy That 6:30-7:30 pm Wabash County


Tues. Feb. 14, 2012 Cabin Fever ($5.00 charge) 6:30-7:30 pm Howard County


Tues. Feb. 14, 2012 First Aid and Universal Precautions 5:15-7:15 pm Adams Co.


Wed. Feb. 15, 2012 Kids Gone Wild Part 3 of 4 5:00-8:00 pm Tipton County


Wed. Feb. 15, 2012 Orientation I-Start-up Workshop 10:00 am- 12:00 pm Grant County


Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012 Safe Sleep and Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care 6:00-8:30 pm Howard County


Tues. Feb. 21, 2012 Introduction to Foundations 6:00-8:00 pm Howard County


Tues. Feb. 21, 2012 PITC Brain Development 6:00-8:00 pm Huntington County


Wed. Feb. 22, 2012 Kids Gone Wild Part 4 of 4 5:00-8:00 pm Tipton County


Wed. Feb. 22, 2012 Orientation II for Home Licensing 1:00-4:30 pm Grant County


Wed. Feb. 22, 2012 Cabin Fever ($5.00 charge) 6:00-7:00 pm Wells County


Tues. Feb. 28, 2012 Cabin Fever ($5.00 charge) 6:00-7:00 pm Grant County


Wed. Feb. 29, 2012 1,2,3 Let's Move 6:00-8:00 pm Wabash County


Thurs. Jan. 26, 2012 IAEYC presents Accreditation 6:30-8:30 pm Howard County


For more information on locations and to register for one of the following trainings, please call 800-493-3231. Remember, you must register for a training 48 hours prior to the training taking place. If you are registering for a training series, you must register for all parts of that training series.


The following Webinars are available in February:


Tues. Feb. 2, 2012 Introduction to Ages and Stages 1:30-2:30 pm


Tues. Feb. 7, 2012 Universal Precautions 1:30-2:30 pm


Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012 Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for Child Care 1:30-2:30 pm


Tues. Feb. 14, 2012 Paths to QUALITY Introduction 1:30-2:30 pm


Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012 Considering a Career in Child Care? 1:30-2:30 pm


Tues. Feb. 28, 2012 Disability Awareness 1:30-2:30 pm


Wed. Feb. 29, 2012 Snack Time Math: Preschool Transitions and Routines that Build Skills using FOUNDATIONS 1:30-2:30 pm


Please call IACCRR at 800-299-1627 to register for the webinar trainings.



Showing posts with label Level Advancement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Level Advancement. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Your Latest Paths to QUALITY Update

Posted in ,,,,, | 5:40 AM | by Tiffany Newman



CONGRATULATIONS!

Bona Vista's Child Care Solutions would like to congratulate the following providers on their recent level advancement on the Paths to QUALITY program:

Montpelier Head Start in Blackford County is now a Level 2 provider

Bona Vista Programs, Inc. in Miami County has maintained Level 4 status

Bona Vista Programs, Inc. in Howard County has maintained Level 4 status

Coconuts Family Childcare in Miami County is now a Level 2 provider

Hartford City Head Start in Blackford County is now a Level 2 provider

Micro Chips Early Learning Center in Howard County is now a Level 4 provider

Freckles and Smiles Licensed Home Day Care in Jay County is now a Level 3 provider

Kinder Haus Day Care Center in Adams County is now a Level 3 provider

Bona Vista's Child Care Solutions would also like to thank the following child care providers for their recent enrollment into the Paths to QUALITY program:


Stephanie Burke of Wabash County

Deb's Kountry Kids owned by Debra Bushee of Wells County

Great Beginnings owned by Teresa Floyd of Howard County

Darby's Day Care owned by Jean Darby of Jay County

Ruth Pluckebaum of Howard County

Lezlie's Day Care owned by Lezlie Cousins of Grant County

Mae's Fun House owned by Mae Cobb of Grant County

Teaching Little Tykes I owned by Tracey Terry of Grant County

Teaching Little Tykes II owned by Tracey Terry of Grant County

Kokomo-Center Schools Head Start Program directed by Julie Worland of Howard County

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Tips from Your Paths to QUALITY Mentors

Posted in ,,,, | 5:16 AM | by Tiffany Newman





THE EASE OF MOVING


FROM LEVEL 2 to 3


HOMES

Training Hours

~ Level 2 requires 50% of staff to have 15 clock hours of educational or in-service training and 45 clock hours towards a CDA for the lead caregiver

~ Level 3 requires 20 clock hours of educational or in-service training and 60 clock hours towards a CDA

Policy & Procedures

~ Level 2 requires approximately 21 policies & procedures to be in place

~ Level 3 requires 1 additional policy, “Special Needs Policy”

Additional Requirements

~ To obtain level 3 status, providers need only to complete the following:

~ Annual program evaluations by the families served

~ Written curriculum with lesson plans that are linked to the Foundations and you program’s

philosophy & goals

~ Orient staff and make families aware of your curriculum

~ Show your child observation tool for gathering information to support children’s development

~ Display children’s artwork at the child’s eye-level


CENTERS & MINISTRIES

Training Hours and Education

~ Level 2 requires 50% of staff to have 15 clock hours of educational or in-service training and 25% of staff to have 45 clock hours towards a CDA or a current CDA or higher early childhood

certificate

~ Level 3 requires 50% of staff to have 20 clock hours of educational or in-service training and 50 % of staff to have 60 clock hours towards a CDA or a current CDA or higher early childhood

certificate

Policy & Procedures

~ Level 3 requires 1 additional policy, “Special Needs Policy”

Additional Requirements

~ To obtain level 3 status, providers need only to complete the following:

~ The Lead Teacher receives paid planning time

~ Annual program evaluations by the families and staff

~ Strategic planning is completed including annual evaluation and long range planning

~ Written curriculum with lesson plans that are linked to the Foundations and your program’s

philosophy & goals

~ Orient staff and make families aware of your curriculum

~ Show your child observation tool for gathering information to support children’s development

~ Display children’s artwork at the child’s eye-level


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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Tips from Your Paths to QUALITY Mentors

Posted in ,,,, | 11:41 AM | by Tiffany Newman

Tips from your Paths to QUALITY Mentors
Allison Hillis & Marleen Standback

Training & Education FQAs

Q: If my Foundations' training is more than a year old, do I need to take it again?
A: No! For Paths to QUALITY, you only need to prove (with a certificate) that you have taken the Foundations' training. However, you can retake this training once a year, if you would like it to count towards your annual training hours.

Q:Are there trainings that do NOT count towards my annual training hours?
A: Unfortunately, yes! Some of the trainings that do not count include, but are not limited to: Orientation 1 & 2, CPR/First Aid/ Universal Precautions, and mentoring time. Be sure to talk to your mentor if you have questions regarding countable training hours.

Q: As a Director, I provide In-Service trainings for my staff. Can this count towards training hours?
A: Yes, as long as you provide a certificate that included the title and date of training, clock hours, your signature, and the agenda (on the back). However, these training hours only apply to staff, not you as the Director.

Q: As a Center Director, how can I meet the CDA education standard when my staff's CDAs continue to expire?
A. There are several ways to meet this standard. Child Care Solutions' trainings, approved online programs, CEUs, and college courses can help your staff stay current or work towards renewal of their CDAs. Remember, for level 2 centers, only 25% of staff (including the Director) needs to have a current CDA. For level 3 centers, 50% of the staff (including the Director) needs a current CDA.

Be sure to talk to your mentor if you have questions regarding countable training hours for Paths to QUALITY!

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Your Latest Paths to QUALITY Update

Posted in ,,,,, | 6:10 AM | by Tiffany Newman

Paths to QUALITY

Introduction Sessions

· Tuesday, February 9th 6:30 pm–8:30 pm in Howard County

· Tuesday, March 9th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Adams County

· Tuesday, April 12th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Huntington County

· Tuesday, May 11th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Jay County

· Tuesday, June 8th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Wabash County

· Tuesday, July 13th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Howard County

· Tuesday, August 10th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Wells County

· Tuesday, September 14th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Grant County

Bona Vista’s Child Care Solutions

123 N. Buckeye St, Kokomo

*Providers outside Howard County may be scheduled on an individual basis

Paths to QUALITY is a voluntary quality rating system. All regulated child care providers have the opportunity to participate. Introduction sessions offer providers the opportunity to become acquainted with the statewide Paths to QUALITY program. Attending an introduction session is also the first step for those who plan to enroll in the program.

To register for the session of your choice contact Tiffany Newman, Paths to QUALITY Specialist, 765-452-8870/toll-free 800-493-3231; tnewman@bonavista.org

Paths to QUALITY Accomplishments

Congratulations to the following providers who enrolled in Indiana’s Paths to QUALITY program between December 1st and January 22nd:

Kokomo-Center Schools Head Start Program- Julie Worland

Westminster Presbyterian Preschool- Elizabeth Schlesinger-Devlin

Emanuel Lutheran Child Care- Christi Dolezal

Play N Learn Childcare- Patricia Copeland

Tender Needed Childcare- Treva Cobb

Teaching Little Tykes- Tracey Terry

Teaching Little Tykes II- Tracey Terry

Mae’s Fun House Child Care- Mae Clayton

Lezlie’s Day Care- Lezlie Cousins

Congratulations to the following programs that increased a level in Indiana’s Paths to QUALITY between September 1, 2009 and January 25, 2010:

From Level 1 to Level 2:

Kidz Korner- Linda Garmon

Camden Kid Care- Donna Scharrer

The Tot Spot- Cynthia Tobin

YMCA Child Care Development Center- Trish Severns

Russell Family Day Care- Jill Russell

Little Feet on Marshall Street- Kendra Schlemmer

From Level 2 to Level 3:

Creative Child Care- Sheri George

Our Kids Child Care- Ada Ebert

Kiddie Kaboodle- Barbara Merkel

Huntington Head Start- Beth Wickham

Educare Child Care Services, Inc.- Danielle Hurt

Educare Child Care Services, Inc.- Brian Hurt


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