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Health and Safety Series Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is pleased to announce the availability of the new Health and Safety Series. This training series will be conducted by CCR&R, a program of the Association for Supportive Child Care in partnership with the Arizona Child Care Association. The series is funded by the Department of Economic Security (DES) Child Care Administration. Each series consists of a total of 24 hours of early child care health and safety trainings at no cost to child care providers or those interested in becoming a child care provider. The trainings are presented in a three day block or eight evening sessions. Topics include: ■■ Medication Administration ■■ Poison Prevention and Safety ■■ Safe Sleep (including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) ■■ Recognition and Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect ■■ Nutrition ■■ Infectious Diseases and Common Childhood Illnesses ■■ Emergency Preparedness ■■ Transportation and Child Passenger Safety ■■ Children with Special Health Care Needs ■■ Child Development

The Health and Safety Training Series will be scheduled at dates, times and locations located throughout the counties that ASCC and CCR&R currently serve, including Apache, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, Pinal and Yavapai. Information will be emailed to all providers who have provided an email address to CCR&R. To be included, please contact Becky Hancock, CCR&R Program Coordinator at Bhancock@asccaz.org, 480-829-0500 x1218 or 1-800-535-4599. Information will be included on the ASCC and CCR&R websites in September at www.asccaz.org and www.azchildcare.org. Space is limited to 20 participants per training. Refreshments are provided. Participants who complete the entire 24 hour series will receive a $50 gift card. If you would like to register for these trainings, or would like additional information, please contact Sarah Youngman at 480 829-0500 x1144, 1-800 535-4599 x1144 or syoungman@asccaz.org. Submitted by Becky Hancock, Child Care Resource and Referral Program Coordinator, Association for Supportive Child Care

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Cottonwood

Yavapai County Building - Mingus Room 10 South 6th Street

1/29, 1/30, and 1/31 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Flagstaff

Flagstaff Unified School District Family Resource Center 4000 North Cummings Street

3/14, 3/21, and 3/28 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Holbrook

Northland Pioneer College East Navajo Boulevard

1/24, 2/14, and 2/28 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Maricopa

Maricopa Public Library 41600 West Smith-Enke Road Building #10

3/14, 3/16, and 3/20 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Phoenix

Arizona Child Care Association 2100 North Central, Suite 225

1/24, 1/31 and 2/7 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Phoenix

Kidz Kampus 7949 West Indian School Road

3/14, 3/21 and 3/28 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tempe

Association for Supportive Child Care 3910 South Rural Road, Suite O

1/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/12, 1/13, and 1/14 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tempe

Association for Supportive Child Care 3910 South Rural Road, Suite O

3/14, 3/21, and 3/28 8:30 PM – 5:00 PM

San Tan Valley

Skyline Ranch K-8 1084 West San Tan Hills Drive

1/31, 2/7, and 2/21 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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Network Meetings

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Coconino

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Maricopa

Navajo

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Yavapai

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(ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Association for Supportive Child Care prohibits discrimination in admissions, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. The

VI and VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

programs, services, activities or employment based on race,

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Association for Supportive Child Care must make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service or activity. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For example, this means that if necessary, the Association for Supportive Child Care must provide sign language interpreters for people who are deaf, a wheelchair accessible location, or enlarged print materials. It also means that the Association for Supportive Child Care will take any other reasonable action that allows you to take part in an activity. If you believe that you will not be able to understand or take part in a program or activity because of your disability, please let us know of your disability needs in advance if at all possible. To request this document in alternative format or for further information about this policy please contact Anaiis Ballesteros at 480-829-0500 x1206. Para obtener este documento en otro formato u obtener informacion adicional sobre esta politica Anaiis Ballesteros a 480-829-0500 x1206 o 800-535-4599 x1206.

Article and Training Submission Information Articles must be relevant to the early education profession, be written at a level appropriate to a varied audience, and be no more than 500 words in length. Limit recognition of specific programs or services to a description within the article. Articles should be single spaced, left justified and free of special formatting features such as columns and indentations. For questions, please call Anaiis Ballesteros at 480-829-0500 x1206 or 800-535-4599 x1206. Submit articles and trainings to Anaiis Ballesteros at aballesteros@ asccaz.org. All articles and training submissions are due by January 30, 2015 for the April - June 2015 Early Childhood Quarterly publication.

Deben ser pertinentes a la profesión temprana de la educación, escritos en un nivel apropiado a un público variado y no ser más de 500 palabras en longitud. Limite el reconocimiento de programas o de servicios específicos a una descripción dentro del artículo. Los artículos deben tener espacios sencillos, justificados a la izquierda y ser libres de caracteres especiales de formato tales como columnas y muescas. Entregue los artículos vía el correo electrónico a Anaiis Ballesteros a aballesteros@asccaz. org o Anaiis Ballesteros a 480-829-0500 x1221. Toda información de artículos debe ser entregada antes del 30 de Enero de 2015 para la publicación Trimestral de la Niñez Temprana de Abril - Junio 2015.

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Family Child Care Network Meetings Meeting and Training Opportunities

Each month, Child Care Resource & Referral and Southwest Human Development sponsor Family Child Care Network Meetings. These meetings provide opportunities for family child care providers to:

Learn new information on child care issues.

Meet family child care professionals in the valley.

Discuss topics in a positive, encouraging environment.

Access resources that pertain to family child care providers.

Meetings are held once a month, alternating between the East and West Valley. The time of the meeting is 6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 PM. The meetings and trainings are open to:

All family child care providers

Agencies that support family child care providers

Advocates for early care and education

Listed to the right are the dates, topics, and locations of the upcoming Family Child Care Network Meetings for October through December. We look forward to seeing you at the meetings! Meeting times: 6:30 - 8:00 PM To register for upcoming meetings or if you have questions, contact Sarah Youngman, CCR&R Assistant Program Coordinator, at 480-829-0500 x1144, 1-800-535-4599 x1144 or syoungman@asccaz.org.

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East Valley Meeting Febrary 9 Professional and Business Practices Meeting held at: Association for Supportive Child Care 3910 South Rural Road Conference Room, Suite O Tempe Conference Room is off Hermosa Drive (the door in complex closest to Rural Road)

West Valley Meetings January 12 Professional and Business Practices March 9 Developmental Learning Goals Meetings held at: Cartwright Family Resource Center 4308 North 51st Avenue, Suite 103 Phoenix

Early Childhood Network (ECN) Meetings Reach Out and Connect

Plan to attend the next Early Childhood Network (ECN) meeting in Maricopa County! ECN Meetings are open to family child care providers, center directors and staff, state agency representatives, community organization representatives, and the community atlarge. During ECN Meetings, there are opportunities to:

Exchange information about workshops and events in your community

Meet members from the community that offer programs for the child care field

Discuss topics important to your child care facility and the early childhood field

ECN Meetings are specifically designed for child care providers and organizations that work with children and families. For more information, contact Caroline Porter, CCR&R Marketing Specialist, at 480-829-0500 x1221 or 800-535-4599 x1221, or by e-mail at cporter@asccaz.org.

Winter 2015 Schedule Jaunary 7 8:00 - 9:00 AM 3910 South Rural Road Suite O Tempe, AZ Conference Room

February 4 8:00 - 9:00 AM 3910 South Rural Road Suite O Tempe, AZ Conference Room

March 4 8:00 - 9:00 AM 3910 South Rural Road Suite O Tempe, AZ Conference Room

NOTE: You do not need to register to attend an ECN meeting as these meetings do not qualify towards training hours; they are intended for networking opportunities.

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S.T.E.M. Professional Development Save the Dates!

Friday, February 6, 2015 “Notice and Investigate the S.T.E.M. Concepts and Content in Our Everyday World”

Registration opens January 15, 2015 online only at azscience.org!

Saturday, February 7, 2015 “S.T.E.M. Studio: Engineer a Light Table for Children”

Arizona Science Center Members enjoy 10% off registration fees

Saturday, March 21, 2015 “S.T.E.M. Studio: Exploring Sciences with Our Infants and Toddlers”

More information available soon Phone: 602-716-2000 x287 Email: buchere@azscience.org

Join Arizona Science Center in hands-on, engaging professional developments, thoughtfully designed for professionals in the early childhood field, focused on S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts and content for young children birth to eight. Inspired by the philosophies of the schools of Reggio Emilia, our experiences promote the potentials of all children to be scientific thinkers and lifelong learners who never stop wondering®. You will investigate high quality instructional strategies to support children in strengthening their abilities to think logically and creatively, learn about the science behind developmentally appropriate curriculum experiences, and enhance the quality of your practice. Professional Developments align with NAEYC standards, current research, and best practice. You will receive a certificate of professional development, relevant resources, meaningful materials, and confidence to support quality experiences with young children and families. More Technology for Young Children events in June 2015! Check out azscience.org for more information.

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Submitted by Eric Bucher, Early Childhood Learning and Engagement Specialist, Arizona Science Center

New On-Line Program for Parents Do parents you know want help raising happy, healthy, safe children? Tell them about HOMESTYLES, a no-cost, on-line program! The University of Arizona, in conjunction with Rutgers University, presents an evidence-based program for families with young children. What is HOMESTYLES? ■■ It is a series of program guides (in English or Spanish) that give quick tips and fun ideas from experts and parents to help others make small, simple changes at home. Parents choose from 12 different guides, then choose which changes to make and how. HomeStyles gives easy, no-cost tips that can help every family — even those with busy lives and tight budgets. ■■

How much time does it take? It takes only about 15 minutes to review each guide. Then each day, parents spend a few minutes making simple, healthy changes suggested in the guide. Parents will read one guide each month for the next 12 months. Parents need Internet access, plus email OR phone.

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How much does it cost? There is no charge! In fact, if parents try simple changes and do surveys along the way, they can earn $125 and keep small gifts we send such as pedometers and measuring cups.

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Who can sign up? Parents who have at least one child who is 24 to 48 months old at the time they sign up.

Visit HealthyHomeStyles.com to sign up! Available in English and Spanish. Tell your parents today! If you have questions or would like flyers contact: cals-Homestyles@email.arizona.edu Submitted by Gayle Alleman, Assistant Research Scientist, University of Arizona

New Webinar Series for Child Care Providers Do you provide care for children between the ages of two and five? You may be interested in testing and evaluating a webinar series developed by University of Arizona! Twelve webinars, each 10-15 minutes long include topics associated with helping children maintain a healthy weight: family meals at home, nutritious eating, physical activity, less screen time and adequate sleep. Webinars include developmentally appropriate practices for this age group. Take before and after quizzes and give us your opinion while learning about these important child growth, development and health topics. Training credits may be available. To be notified when the webinars are ready, please send your request to: cals-Homestyles@email.arizona.edu Submitted by Gayle Alleman, Assistant Research Scientist, University of Arizona

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Professional Career Pathway Project Congratulations from the Professional Career Pathway Project Team to the many PCPP students who received their Child Development Credentials, ECE Certificates of Completion, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. As one CDA student put it, “Earning my CDA was such a meaningful accomplishment.” All of you worked very hard to reach a milestone in your professional career whether completing your “pathway” or completing another semester of classes. All of your hard work benefits the young children you work with on a daily basis. The Professional Career Pathway Project (PCPP) is a scholarship grant funded by DES and First Things First. If you are currently working in the field of Early Childhood (home and center child care, preschool, Head Start, etc.) PCPP will pay tuition for up to 12 credits a year and a stipend for your books. PCPP will even pay the CDA Assessment fee of $425 for eligible participants. Seventeen community colleges throughout Arizona offer the Professional Career Pathway Project. They are: Arizona Western Central Arizona College Chandler-Gilbert College Cochise College Coconino Community College Eastern Arizona College Glendale Community College Mesa Community College Mohave Community College

Northland Pioneer College Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix College (coming soon) Pima Community College Rio Salado College Scottsdale Community College South Mountain Community College Yavapai College

Submitted by Shirley Harter, Program Specialist, Professional Career Pathway Project

Mesa Community College Educators Academy – Spring 2015 Mesa Community College Education Studies Department is proud to continue the Educators Academy series of workshops in Spring 2015 at the Southern & Dobson campus. These workshops are offered for FREE to promote practices that improve educational opportunities for preschool and school age children as well as inspire greater enthusiasm for teaching. Practicing teachers, teaching assistants, undergraduate education majors, high school students, and others in the community working in or exploring the teaching field are encouraged to attend.

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Certificates of Participation for 2 hours are provided at the end of each workshop. Workshops include door prizes relevant to the workshop topic. For details regarding Spring 2015 Workshop Series refer to - https://sites.google.com/site/ mcceducatorsacademy/ Contact: Ms. Rachel Hassan, Mesa Community College, Education Studies Department at 480-461-7904 or mcc-edacademy@mesacc.edu Submitted by Annpurnal Ganesh, Early Care and education Program Director, Mesa community College

The 24th Annual Celebrate the Young Child Conference Attend Arizona’s Premier Child Care Conference

Join us on March 7, 2015 at the Glendale Civic Center for the 24th Annual Celebrate the Young Child Conference (CYCC) statewide conference. This year we are offering twenty-one exciting workshops and you can earn up to seven training hours. Come experience a day of professional development, networking, and access to resources. CYCC is hosted by the Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) and the Arizona Child Care Association (ACCA), two partnering agencies dedicated to serving the early childhood field. For information and registration please visit www.asccevents.com or call or email Anaiis Ballesteros, Marketing Director, at 480-829-0500 x1206, 1-800-535-5699 x1206, or aballesteros@asccaz.org.

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2015 CPR and First Aid Classes Dan and Lesa West have provided training in Arizona since 1989. They are Master Trainers for the American Safety and Health Institute and Medic First Aid as well as Faculty for American Heart Association – Lesa is currently Regional Faculty as well as serving on the Development Leadership Committee for AHA. We had a business in the Phoenix area (sold in 2011) and have moved to Prescott to serve the Northern Arizona area in CPR / AED and First Aid as well as Defibrillator Sales, Service and State Protocol. We are strong in Customer Service and we are strong believers in making OUR COMMUNITY SAFE! We have a Training Center in Prescott and we can also come to your facility for training. Please give us a call! CPR and First Aid Classes held at 1555 Iron Springs Road #7, Prescott, AZ $25.00 for a single class $35.00 for both CPR and First Aid 2 year certification CPR – Adult/Child/Infant with AED First Aid – Asthma, Epi Pen, Bites, Stings, Broken Bones, etc 2/7 9 AM – 2 PM 1/3 9 AM – 2 PM 2/13 3 PM – 8 PM 1/8 3 PM – 8 PM 2/17 9 AM – 2 PM 1/13 9 AM – 2 PM 2/21 9 AM – 2 PM 1/17 9 AM – 2 PM 2/28 9 AM – 2 PM 1/22 9 AM – 2 PM 1/31 9 AM – 2 PM

3/7 3/12 3/17 3/21 3/28 3/31

9 AM – 2 PM 3 PM – 8 PM 9 AM – 2 PM 9 AM – 2 PM 9 AM – 2 PM 9 AM – 2 PM

Contact us at 928-445-5024 or email us at lesa@NewLifena.com, and visit online at www.NewLifena.com. Submitted by Lesa West, New Life

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Child Care Professional Training (CCPT) Program Looking to start a career in the Child Care and Early Education profession? Or have you already begun to work as a Child Care Provider and want to continue your education or strengthen your skills? The Child Care Professional Training (CCPT) Program, offered at no cost, is a two-week (60 hour) course provided with funding from the Department of Economic Security, Child Care Administration (DES/CCA). Upon completion of the 60 hours, participants may opt to take either the sixty (60) training hours or seize the opportunity to acquire three (3) college credits! The credit option is offered through Rio Salado Community College, aligned with their CFS-178, “Survey of Early Childhood” and offered at no cost. Seating is limited to 20 participants per session and preregistration is required. If you would like to register for a session or need more information, please contact Kerry Reband, the Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) CCPT Training Specialist at 480-829-0500 x1137 or via email at kreband@asccaz.org. The 2015 schedule is listed below: CCPT SCHEDULE (Maricopa County) January 5-16, 2015 English East Valley February 2015-(month-long session) Spanish Central Valley March 2-13, 2015 Refugee Central Valley April 13-24, 2015 English Central Valley May 4-15, 2015 Spanish North Valley June 1-12, 2015 English East Valley July 6-17, 2015 English East Valley July 20-31, 2015 English West Valley August 17-28, 2015 Spanish Central Valley September 1-16, 2015 English Central Valley

Submitted by Monica Horner, Child Care Professional Training Program Coordinator, Association for Supportive Child Care

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Birth to Five Helpline Technical Assistance

Consultation and resource information for child care providers, preschool providers and quality improvement professionals Birth to Five Helpline Technical Assistance links callers to experts who provide telephone consultation in three main areas: child care health, early childhood mental health, and inclusion of children with special needs. These professionals answer questions, engage in conversations, problem-solve and provide support, resources, and referrals to child care providers, preschool providers, and quality improvement professionals statewide, including Smart Support, Quality First, Child Care Health Consultation and Inclusion. Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC) Callers receive support around: ■■ Health and safety in early care environments ■■ Connections to local resources for services and health and safety trainings ■■ Policies and procedures based on information provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Caring for Our Children

Inclusion of Children with Special Needs Consultation Callers receive support around: ■■ Information about community resources and services for children with disabilities and their families ■■ Ideas or strategies to support a specific child to be successful in their early care and education setting ■■ Tips for talking with parents about developmental concerns ■■ Screening for developmental concerns ■■ Understanding and collaborating with local early intervention and school district resources for children with delays Contact a Birth to Five Helpline Technical Assistance professional by calling 1-877-705-KIDS (5437) or visit www.birthtofivehelpline.org Submitted by Tori Hackett, Senior Program Manager, Southwest Human Development

Mental Health Consultation Callers receive support around: ■■ Creating relationships and environments that enable all children to develop optimally, socially and emotionally ■■ Strategies to teach social and emotional skills ■■ Understanding challenging behavior and creating plans to positively support new skills ■■ Referrals to community resources for individualized mental health and other supportive services

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Devereux Arizona’s Second Annual REACH Conference April 29, 2015 www.DevereuxREACH.org

Devereux Arizona’s second annual REACH Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd., in Phoenix. REACH stands for Research, Education and Advocacy for Children’s Health. Up to six Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available to attendees of this day-long conference. Professionals from the behavioral health and early childhood fields, K-12 educators and allied health professionals who need CEUs to meet state licensing requirements will be interested in this impressive conference. Devereux Arizona is an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). The keynote speaker for REACH 2015 will be Yolanda P. Graham, MD. Dr. Graham serves as Devereux Georgia’s Medical Director. She is Board Certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Graham received her medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo and completed her residency and fellowship at Emory University. Dr. Graham has received national recognition for her knowledge in treating sexually exploited children. She also developed the clinical program for Angela’s House, the first safe house for sexually exploited girls in the southeastern region. Dr. Graham is a member of numerous societies, including the Georgia Psychiatric Physician’s Association and the Georgia Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Final plans are in process for the selection of topics as well as additional REACH 2015 presenters. For the latest updates or to be included on our email list, visit DevereuxREACH.org. Devereux surveyed attendees of last year’s conference and is implementing those suggestions for REACH 2015. Multiple sponsorship levels will be available as well as resource tabling for vendors wanting to reach a targeted audience. REACH 2014 was a huge success with ninety-seven percent of REACH 2014 attendees saying they would recommend the REACH Conference to a coworker or associate. 12

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Devereux is a leading nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization that supports many of the most underserved and vulnerable members of our communities. Founded in 1912 by Helena Devereux, we operate a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services and public education and prevention initiatives that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of individuals and families every year. We help empower children and adults with intellectual, emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. Devereux Arizona began providing services in Arizona in 1967. With locations in both Tucson and Phoenix, Devereux offers a vast array of programs and services including regular and therapeutic foster care, respite, residential treatment centers, prevention programs, outpatient counseling services, and therapeutic group homes. The Devereux Arizona culture is extremely diverse. We are a supportive and inclusive organization and practice nondiscrimination across all programs and services. Whether we are hiring employees, licensing foster parents or serving clients, we do so without regard to race, color, religious creed, age ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, and/or sexual orientation. Submitted by Debra Howard, Community Outreach and Marketing Manager, Devereux Arizona

American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Training with SontarahLife

SontarahLife is a non-profit family services agency dedicated to assisting families and individuals find selfdependency, success and confidence. Our FREE services provides a means for a family or individual to seek their desires with minimal resistance by offering resources, referrals, transportation assistance, educational trainings, and family counseling with our certified Transitional Family Behavioral Coach. SontarahLife offers plenty of educational courses to those in the child care and human services industries including on-going free community courses for in-service hours. We also offer our American Heart Association adult/child/infant AED CPR and First Aid day and evening training for $40.00 which includes a two year certification. Dates and times for our CPR and First aid training are listed below. January 3 rd January 4th January 8th January 10th January 11th January 16th January 17th January 18th January 25th

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If you know a family or even an individual that can benefit from our organization please contact Sandra today at 602-997-2371 or visit our website at www.sontarahlife.org to register online for an intake or to join us for one of our CPR and first aid classes. If you would like us to come to your facility to teach a 2 or 4 hour community course that includes a certificate with in-service hours, contact us at the information above for rates and course titles.

8900 North Central Avenue Suite 309 Phoenix, Arizona 85020 602-997-2371 Website: www.SontarahLife.org Email: SontarahFamily@SontarahLife.org Submitted by Mike Freeman, Family Life Coach, Sontarah Life

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Safety, Nutrition, Activity and Care for Kids Did you know that in Arizona one out of every four children is obese? Did you know that nice out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly? Did you know that there are healthcare services for uninsured families? The SNACK team educates teachers and parents on: ■■ Car Seat Safety ■■ Healthy Eating and Moving Your Body ■■ Linkages to Low Cost Health Care and Social Services Our expert team provides these services FREE of charge! Bilingual CPST experts provide classes to parents, caregivers, and child care providers. Participants may be eligible to receive a free car seat. Classes are offered monthly in the Northwest and Southwest Valley. Become a nationally certified CPST through a 32-hour course. After completing the course, qualified technicians will receive tools to host their own car seat events. A Bilingual social worker is available to assist families in accessing local resources, enroll children into a health care plan, and find free or low cost social services. Browse through almost 2,000 resources in Maricopa County at WWW.FINDHELPPHX.ORG Dietitians and health educators assist in creating healthy, active environments for preschoolers. Centers may participate in a free on-site training with an award-winning curriculum focused on healthy eating and physical activity called Color Me Healthy. A Color Me Healthy kit is provided to qualified participants. Training is provided in Spanish and English. Services are provided in the Northwest and Southwest Valley. To participate or to learn more about the SNACK program, please visit us online at www.thesnackprogram.com or contact the Program Manager at 602-506-6850. This program is funded by First Things First (FTF). FTF, approved by Arizona voters, works to ensure that our youngest children have access to quality early childhood experiences so they will start school healthy and ready to succeed. For more information, visit www.azftf.gov. Submitted by Monica Falcon, Program Manager, Maricopa County Department of Public Health

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Learning and Flourishing with Knowing and Growing Classes Did you know that fewer than half of Arizona’s children ages 3-5 are enrolled in nursery school, preschool, or kindergarten, while nationwide it averages 60%? With regard to this, nationwide, Arizona ranks 49th out of the 50 states of the Union. (Study – Annie E. Casey Foundation. (2012).KIDS COUNT Data Book, Washington, D.C.) The Knowing and Growing University classes, offered by Scottsdale Public Library through a grant from First Things First, help to give parents and caregivers information on enhancing their children’s school readiness and early literacy skills that they might not be receiving in a formal preschool setting. Knowing and Growing University offers a menu of free classes with research-based curriculums that involve parents and caregivers together with their children. These classes include: ■■ ■■

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Books Can…© – a unique class that uses popular picture books to promote children’s social and emotional development and addresses challenging behaviors. Fun with Math and Science – In this fun and interactive class based on the Arizona Early Learning Standards for Math and Science, parents and caregivers learn fun easy ways to involve children in science and math activities. Get Ready to Read! – Children get ready to read long before they enter school. Each session highlights an essential early literacy skill. All participants receive a book following each class session to practice their newly learned skills at home! Stay and Play – This 6-week series of play-based learning is designed for children up to 5 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Each class features local resource professionals who address a variety of early childhood topics.

Scottsdale Public Library is part of the Family Place Libraries™ network – a network of children’s librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth, and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. Please visit any of our Scottsdale Public Library locations to learn more about our Knowing and Growing University and our other programs for young children and their caregivers. Or, visit your own local public library to see what resources they have to support school readiness. For more information about the Knowing and Growing University, call 480-312-7051 or visit our website www.scottsdalelibrary.org/youth/knowing-and-growing. Submitted by Cheryl Garnice, Early Literacy Program Specialist, Scottsdale Public Library

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Niños en Mi Casa Program Have you ever thought about how nice it would be to work from home so you could stay home with your own children? Or perhaps you are already a stay-at-home-parent and wondering how you could earn income as well? The Niños en Mi Casa Program has the answer! The Niños Program provides one-on-one, home-based technical and financial assistance to help individuals complete the state certification process to become a Department of Economic Security (DES) certified family child care provider. Technical assistance includes the DES orientation class, home visits to help you safeguard your home, assistance with form completion and eight (8) hours of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) trainings. For those that qualify, a small financial grant of $250 can be used to help purchase items necessary to safeguard your home; locking door knobs, first aid kits, or fire extinguishers. It can also be used on things required for certification such as TB tests, proof of immunizations, or Child Care Liability Insurance. The Niños program will also roll fingerprints at no cost to the applicant and provides payment for the fingerprint clearance card and CPR/First Aid classes. In Maricopa County, please call our program at 480-829-0500 x1415 or by email at mhorner@asccaz.org. If you reside in Coconino County, you can call 928-714-1716 or 800-222-3574 or by email at pstefani@asccaz.org. For further information please visit our website at www.asccaz.org, click on ASCC Programs, and then click on Niños en Mi Casa. Submitted by Monica Horner, Niños en Mi Casa Program Coordinator, Association for Supportive Child Care

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ECE 201 DES Child Care Professional Training CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN APACHE, COCONINO, GILA, NAVAJO, PINAL, AND YAVAPAI COUNTIES Begin a career in child care! Child Care Professional Training is a no-cost, 60-hour course funded by the Department of Economic Security (DES)/Child Care Administration. Yavapai College and DES designed this course for anyone interested in working with young children. Topics include child development, licensing, First aid/CPR, and more! For information on upcoming classes, contact us at 1-866-219-1021 or email: CCPT@yc.edu. Submitted by Tara O'Neill, DES Coordinator/Education Instructor, Yavapai Community College

Early Childhood Quarterly

Smart Support

Arizona’s Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation System What is Smart Support? Smart Support partners early childhood mental health consultants with child care providers to promote the social and emotional development of all children in care and help them respond to children with behavioral challenges. Smart Support can help: ■■ Ensure the children in your program are engaged and learning ■■ Manage children’s difficult behaviors effectively ■■ Enhance staff communication skills ■■ Talk with parents about children’s needs and behaviors ■■ Provide referrals to community resources, as needed What are the eligibility requirements? Smart Support is a free service available to ADHS licensed child care centers and DES certified, home-based providers. How do I get started? Providers must be located in a First Things First funded region of Arizona. Please contact a Smart Support representative to begin the application process and determine whether your child care center is located in an eligible area. Following the preliminary application, a Smart Support Mental Health Consultant will meet with the Program Director to begin developing a plan for your program. For more information or to contact a Smart Support representative, please call 1-866-330-5520 or visit www.swhd.org/SmartSupport. Submitted by Amy Zak-Urban, Administrative Specialist, Smart Support

Early Childhood Quarterly

Community Trainings Apache Springerville 2 hours

Coconino 1/15 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-2

Flagstaff 2 hours

1/15 Free

6:00 PM PA – All

Activities for Infants and 1’s Come learn about activities and opportunities for infants and 1 year olds that enhance their development and provide positive emotional experiences while in your care!

Supervising Staff for Child Care Directors This workshop will assist directors to identify effective strategies to support teachers and assistant teachers in their work in the classroom.

Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: White Mountain Regional Medical Center 118 South Mountain Avenue Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

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Rebecca Cirzan Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street Suite C-1 ectc@asccaz.org or 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

Flagstaff 2 hours

Springerville 2 hours

2/5 Free

6:00 PM GD – 2-5+

1/16 Free

1:00 PM GD-All

Project Approach - Facilitating Young Investigators This workshop will help teachers learn how to initiate, develop, carry out, and document projects in the early learning environment.

Understanding Autism What is Autism? Let’s find out through an interactive Power Point presentation specific to the diagnosis of Autism. Related disorders will be presented along with teaching techniques and behavior strategies.

Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Flagstaff Junior Academy 306 West Cedar Avenue Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Navajo 2 hours

Flagstaff 2 hours

3/2 Free

12:00 PM GD – 0-2

1/23 Free

1:00 PM GD – All

Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity The diagnosis of ADHD may not apply to all children. Let’s find out how a diagnosis is made along with teaching techniques and discipline strategies.

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Sharon Raban Little Folks Day Care 12 North Walnut Avenue 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Tina LeBaron Flagstaff Junior Academy 306 West Cedar Avenue 866-987-2469 or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Content Codes: GD: Child Growth and Development HS: Health and Safety PA: Program Administration AS: Availability of Community Service OT: Other Developmental Codes: 0 - 2: Infant/Toddler 2 - 5: Preschool 5+: School Age

Early Childhood Quarterly

Coconino Flagstaff 2 hours

1/24 Free

9:00 AM HS – All

Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children Preventing Child Sexual Abuse This evidence-based program is designed to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and increse child protective behaviors of providers caring for young children and youth. Provides steps to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter and Mary Margaret Johnson Flagstaff Unified School District Family Resource Center 4000 North Cummings ectc@asccaz.org or 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

Flagstaff 2 hours

2/28 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Incredible Infants! Participants will discuss and practice FUN developmentally appropriate activities to promote brain development, social/emotional, cognitive, physical, and language and communication skills, including the understanding of the infant’s temperament. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street Suite C-1 ectc@asccaz.org or 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

Flagstaff 2 hours

2/28 Free

11:15 AM GD – 0-2

Terrific Toddlers! Life with toddlers requires patience and understanding of temperaments and developmental abilities. Participants will discuss & practice how to connect and support toddlers with FUN hands on activities and learning opportunities. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street Suite C-1 ectc@asccaz.org or 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

Flagstaff 2 hours

3/7 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Critical Links to Language Development Interactions with children are critical links to their language process. Participants will practice strategies to promote language development. Benefits of Sign Language to help with communication will be discussed. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Flagstaff 2 hours

Sondra Soter Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street Suite C-1 ectc@asccaz.org or 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

3/7 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-5

Challenging Behaviors: Where Do We Begin? Challenging behaviors aren’t always clear. Children need to feel safe that caregivers won’t label them as “bad”. We will do our best to discover why these behavior exists. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Flagstaff 2 hours

Christine Vega Head, Hands and Heart Preschool at Federated United Methodist Church 400 West Aspen Avenue 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

3/7 Free

11:15 AM GD – 0-5

Sensory Issues that Affect Play Children develop sensory integration through their daily play. When children have inefficient sensory integration, they have to put a lot more attention and effort into simple things that we take for granted. Trainer: Christine Vega Location: Head, Hands and Heart Preschool at Federated United Methodist Church 400 West Aspen Avenue Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Códigos de Contenido: GD: Crecimiento y Desarrollo HS: Seguridad y Salud PA: Administración de Programa AS: Disponibilidad de Servicio Comunitario OT: Otro Códigos de Desarrollo: 0 - 2: Infante/Niño 2 - 5: Preescolar 5+: Edad Escolar

Early Childhood Quarterly

Gila – Maricopa

Gila Payson 2 hours

3/14 Free

10:00 AM GD – 0-5+

Hands on Art Projects for Preschoolers This workshop will be a hands-on workshop. The importance of focusing on the process of creating vs. the end product will be a focus of this workshop. The participants will be able to make and take their projects and hopefully take away some new ideas for creative ideas. Trainer: Misty Early Location: Karen’s Kare Bears 103 West Roundup Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Maricopa Valley Wide 2 hours new students/1 hour re-certifications $50.00pp/$35.00 per group of (5) or more(6) person is free/Next day Scheduling CPR and First Aid Licensing Service Child Parent Rescuers LLC Onsite First Aid AED classes available to businesses and individuals that need to be certified two hour class two year certification Instructional videos, hand on demonstrations to keep students engaged and motivated. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sandy, Phil, Ahzsa, Carlos 242 South Beck Avenue childparentrescuer.com Child Parent Rescuers LLC

Phoenix 4 hours

1/3 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

What is ADHD? Most conventional thinking is it is a disorder that is a neurological disability charaterized by a developmentally inappropriate lack of control in attention, activity, and impulsivity… So what does that mean to you? Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Mesa 1 hour

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-688-8938 SontarahLife

1/6, 1/13, 1/20 Free

10:00 AM GD – 0-2

Brain Time For children birth to 18 months old. A three part series that follow a classic story time format, includes time for parent/ child to work and play together using Brain Boxes®. Trainer: Location Register: Agency:

Mesa 1 hour

New Directions Institute Staff Red Mountain Branch Library 635 North Power Road 480-644-3100 New Directions Institute for Brain Development

1/6, 1/13, 1/20 Free

11:00 AM GD – 2-5

Brain Time For children 18 months old to three years. A three part series that follow a classic story time format, includes time for parent/child to work and play together using Brain Boxes®. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

New Directions Institute Staff Red Mountain Branch Library 635 North Power Road 480-644-3100 New Directions Institute for Brain Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Mesa 1 hour

1/6, 1/13, 1/20 Free

11:00 AM GD – 2-5

Tempe 3 horas

1/10 Gratis

9:00 AM HS – 0-5

KinderPrep B A series of three workshops for parents/caregivers with their children ages three to five years old. Each session will focus on inexpensive at home activities that will enhance brain development and success in school.

Seguridad en el Hogar y el Ambiente Cada año 3.4 millones de niños visitan salas de emergencia debido a lastimaduras que ocurren en el hogar. Obtenga información para prevenir que los niños en su cuidado se lastimen.

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Entrenadora: Amanda Green/Mario Soto Lugar: Iglesia Enlace, 1711 West University Drive, Suite 159 Registrarse: 480-829-0500 x1124 Agencia: Association for Supportive Child Care

New Directions Institute Staff Red Mountain Library 635 North Power Road 480-644-3100 or www.mesalibrary.org New Directions Institute for Brain Development

Tempe 1.5 hours

1/8, 1/15, 1/22 Free

9:30 AM OT – 2-5

KinderPrep A A series of three workshops for parents/caregivers with their children ages three to five years old. Each session will focus on inexpensive at home activities that will enhance brain development and success in school. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

New Directions Institute Staff North Tempe Multi-Generational Center 1555 North Bridalwreath Street www.tempe.gov New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Sun City 16 hours

1/10, 1/17 Free

8:30 AM GD – 0-2

CSEFEL Infant/Toddler Series-Promoting Social and Emotional Competence These two to eight hour sessions will increase your capacity and skills regarding how to address challenging behavior and promote social and emotional skills with infants and toddlers. Lunch will be offered and incentives are provided for those who attend both sessions. Trainer: Ronnie Armstrong Location: Children’s Choice At Banner Boswell Child Care Center - South of the Hospital 10457 West Thunderbird Boulevard Register: Call 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Phoenix 2 hours

1/12 Free

5:00 PM GD – All

Preparing for Parenthood Cribs, bottles, car seats, clothes and diapers and that’s just for now. Are you really ready to raise this little bundle of joy for 21 years? Let’s find out join this course and get a different perspective on child rearing. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Mesa 1 hour

1/13, 1/20, 1/27 Free

10:00 AM GD – 0-2

New Directions Institute Staff Mesa Express Library 2055 South Power Road #1031 480-644-3300 or www.mesalibrary.org New Directions Institute for Brain Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Mesa 1 hour

1/13, 1/20, 1/27 Free

11:00 AM GD – 2-5

Phoenix 4 hours

1/20 Free

5:00 PM PA – All

Brain Time For children 18-months-old to three years. A three part series that follow a classic story time format, includes time for parent/child to work and play together using Brain Boxes®.

Problem Solving as a Team How do you handle when parent/teacher have different views of style? What are some of the dangers of conflict between parent/staff to child’s perspective? What if one parent/teacher is too strict or to soft with children?

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New Directions Institute Staff Mesa Express Library 2055 South Power Road #1031 480-644-3300 or www.mesalibrary.org New Directions Institute for Brain Development

Chandler 1 hour

1/13, 1/20, 1/27 Free

11:00 AM GD – 2-5

New Directions Institute Staff Chandler Downtown Library 22 South Delaware Street 480-782-2842 or www.chandlerlibrary.org New Directions Institute for Brain Development

Mesa 1 hour

1/13, 1/20, 1/27 Free

1:00 PM GD – 2-5

KinderPrep A A series of three workshops for parents/caregivers with their children ages three-five years old. Each session will focus on inexpensive at home activities that will enhance brain development and success in school. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

New Directions Institute Staff Mesa Express Library 2055 South Power Road #1031 480-644-3100 or www.mesalibrary.org New Directions Institute for Brain Development

Content Codes:

Phoenix 16 hours

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

1/24, 1/31 Free

8:00 AM GD – 0-5

Brain Builders for Life Training Institute – Prenatal to Age 3 Integrative approach to teaching early brain development and concepts of child development. Must attend both days. Only three staff per site is allowed to attend this two-day institute with application and confirmation from agency. Will receive $25 incentive upon completion. Trainer: Patty Merk, Ph.D., Stephanie Copeland, MAS-IFP and Detza Van Bogaert, MSW Location: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 4341 East Broadway Road Register: Call or email for application Stephanie Copeland 602-827-8229 smartell@email.arizona.edu Agency: University of Arizona – Maricopa County Cooperative Extension

Gilbert 4 hours

1/24 Free

8:30 AM OT – All

Wired for Success® Workshops explore brain development with a special focus on Security, Touch, Eyes (vision), Play, and Sound, the five key components of New Directions Institute ’s S.T.E.P.S.® curriculum. Trainer: New Directions Institute Staff Location: Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Conference Room 3 3555 South Val Vista Register: 602-371-1366 or email info@newdirectionsinstitute.org Agency: New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

GD: Child Growth and Development HS: Health and Safety PA: Program Administration AS: Availability of Community Service OT: Other Developmental Codes: 0 - 2: Infant/Toddler 2 - 5: Preschool 5+: School Age

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 hours

1/24 Free

9:00 AM HS – 0-5

1) Asthma 2) Anaphylaxis (Sudden and Severe Allergic Reaction) 1) Discusses the disease of asthma and how to care for an asthmatic child in child care. 2) Discusses anaphylaxis and how to respond to this type of emergency. Trainer: MCDPH CCHC’s Location: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 4041 North Central 14th Floor Training Room Register: claudiacorral@mail.maricopa.gov Agency: Maricopa County Department of Public Heath

Phoenix 2 horas

1/24 Gratis

9:00 AM HS – All

1) Asma 2) Anafilaxis ( es una súbita reacción alérgica) 1) En éste entrenamiento hablaremos de la enfermedad llamada Asma y del tratamiento en los niños que acuden a las guarderías y prescolares. 2) Hablaremos también acerca de la enfermedad llamada Anafilaxis, y cómo responder en ésta emergencia. Entrenador: MCDPH CCHC’s Lugar: Maricopa County Dept. Public Health 4041 North Central 6th Floor Vista Room Registrarse: claudiacorral@mail.maricopa.gov Agencia: Maricopa County Department of Public Health

Phoenix 4 hours

1/24 Free

9:00 AM OT – All

Financial Planning Family’s today are living longer and healthier lives. However, ensuring that you can enjoy a longer and more active retirement takes secure financial planning to secure a successful future. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 7 horas

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

1/24 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Unidos en el Corazon Infantes y niños pequeños no diferencian entre el trabajo y el juego, la diversión y el aprendizaje. Cada momento, están ocupados con el aprendizaje. Pre-registración es requerida. Entrenador: Lugar: Registrarse: Agencia:

Ruth O. Peralta Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue Suite 28 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Phoenix 4 hours

1/28 Free

5:00 PM OT – All

Dealing With Grief There are no easy answers for coping when someone close to you dies. Most individuals experience common reactions to grief after losing a loved one. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 4 hours

1/31 Free

9:00 AM PA – All

Phoenix 2 hours

2/5 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 7 hours

1/31 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue Suite 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-688-8938 SontarahLife

Phoenix 7 hours

2/7 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Together in Care Infants and Toddlers do not differentiate between work and play, Every moment, they are busy with what some call play, and others call learning. Pre-registration is required.

Children First This session will focus on the parallels between inclusive practice and responsive caregiving. The benefits of inclusive practice will be discussed. Pre-registration required.

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Phoenix 7 horas

Stephanie Castillo-Leon Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue Suite 28 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child & Family Resources, Inc.

1/31 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Eloisa Matsch Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue Suite 28 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Stephanie Castillo-Leon Nana’s Place Preschool Academy 10046 North 43rd Avenue 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Chandler 1 hour

2/13, 2/20, 2/27 Free

10:00 AM GD – 0-2

New Directions Institute Staff Chandler Downtown Library 22 South Delaware Street 480-782-2842 or www.chandlerlibrary.org New Directions Institute for Brain Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 4 hours

2/13 Free

5:00 PM GD – All

Gilbert 4 hours

2/21 Free

8:30 AM OT – All

Message of Love Microsystem- This is where the beginning of child development starts. A child’s first attempt of understanding his environment and influences. This includes parents, school, and siblings. Is the love in their Microsystem?

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Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 16 hours

Trainer: New Directions Institute Staff Location: Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Conference Room 3 3555 South Val Vista Register: 602-371-1366 or email info@newdirectionsinstitute.org Agency: New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

2/14, 2/21 Free

8:00 AM GD – 0-2

Phoenix 2 hours

2/15 Free

5:00 PM PA – All

Communication is Key There are so many ways to communicate. But is delivery the most important part of communication? How is your delivery, facial expressions, body language, voice tone, and the smallest of these… the message. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Gilbert 16 hours

2/21, 2/28 Free

8:30 AM GD – 0-2

CSEFEL Infant/Toddlers Series – Promoting Social and Emotional Competence These two sessions will increase your capacity and skills regarding challenging behavior and promote social and emotional skills. Lunch offered and incentives are provided for those who attend both sessions! Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church 1159 North Greenfield Road Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Phoenix 7 hours

2/21 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

STEPS to Early Brain Development Security, Touch, Eyes, Play and Sound are essential in developing a healthy foundation of neural pathways that allow them to reach their highest potential. Strategies will be discussed. Pre-registration required. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Pam Webb Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue Suite 28 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 7 horas

2/21 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

El Poder de la Cultura Se hablara del impacto que tienen las creencias personales de la cultura y el impacto que tienen en nuestras prácticas de cuidado infantil. Se Presentaran las 10 claves a el cuidado culturalmente sensitivo. Preregistración es requerida.

Tempe 1.5 hours

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Phoenix 2 hours

Phoenix 3.5 hours

5:00 PM OT – All

9:30 AM OT – 2-5

Entrenadora: Ruth O. Peralta Lugar: Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue , Suite 28 Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child & Family Resources, Inc.

2/21 Free

2/26, 3/5, 3/12 Free

New Directions Institute Staff North Tempe Multi-Generational Center 1555 North Bridalwreath Street www.tempe.gov New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

2/28 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Bathing Children in Language This session will focus on the different needs infants/ toddlers have in terms of language development. Effective ways of promoting language development will be discussed. Pre registration is required.

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Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 hours

2/24 Free

9:00 AM OT – All

Eating and Mealtime Hassles Mealtime should nourish both the body and soul. To many families forget this and turn mealtime into a nightmare of corrections, nagging, threats, fighting, and individual grandstanding, we need to spend more time eating. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Ruth O. Peralta Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue , Suite 28 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Phoenix 7 horas

2/28 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

PASOS al Desarrollo Cerebral Los niños deben sentirse protegidos, deben ser abrasados, deben recibir estimulación visual, auditiva y tener oportunidad de jugar a través del día para desarrollar una fundación cerebral. Pre-registración es requerida. Entrenadora: Ruth O. Peralta Lugar: Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue , Suite 28 Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 3.5 hours

2/28 Free

1:30 PM GD – 0-2

Phoenix 7 horas

3/7 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

A Space to Grow This session will guide participants in learning and understanding the key elements of developing an effective learning environment for infants and toddlers. Pre registration is required.

Niños Primero Esta sesión se centrará en los paralelismos entre la práctica inclusiva y cuidado individualizado. Se discutirán los beneficios de la práctica inclusiva. Pre-inscripción requerida.

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Ruth O. Peralta Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue Suite 28 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Entrenadora: Ruth O. Peralta Lugar: Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue Suite 28 Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Phoenix 16 hours

Chandler 1 hour

3/7, 3/14 Free

8:30 AM GD – All

CSEFEL Infant/Toddler Series-Promoting Social and Emotional Competence These 2-8 hour sessions will increase your capacity and skills regarding how to address challenging behavior and promote social and emotional skills with infants and toddlers. Lunch offered and incentives are provided for those who attend both sessions. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: St. Mark Lutheran Church 3030 East Thunderbird Road Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Chandler 1 hour

3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Free

9:00 AM GD – 2-5

Brain Time For children 19 months to three years old. A three part series that follow a classic story time format, includes time for parent/child to work and play together using Brain Boxes®. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

New Directions Institute Staff Basha Library 5990 South Val Vista Drive 480-782-2842 or www.chandlerlibrary.org New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Free

10:00 AM GD – 0-2

New Directions Institute Staff Basha Library, 5990 South Val Vista Drive 480-782-2842 or www.chandlerlibrary.org New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Phoenix 2 hours

3/8 Free

5:00 PM GD – All

Modifying Behavior Before you can modify an individual or child’s behavior, you have to take a self inventory… The first question you should ask yourself is, are you OK? Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Chandler 1 hour

3/9, 3/16, 3/23 Free

10:15 AM GD – 0-2

Chandler 1 hour

New Directions Institute Staff Sunset Library 4930 West Ray Road 480-782-2842 or www.chandlerlibrary.org New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

3/9, 3/16, 3/23 Free

11:15 AM GD – 0-2

Brain Time For children 19 months to three-years-old. A three part series that follow a classic story time format, includes time for parent/child to work and play together using Brain Boxes®. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 4 hours

New Directions Institute Staff Sunset Library 4930 West Ray Road 480-782-2842 or www.chandlerlibrary.org New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

3/20 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Fairness and Jealousy Many parents bring issues of fairness with them from their own growing up. This is called justice issues, which can be passed on to our children and create problems we are not aware of. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue Suite 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-688-8938 SontarahLife

Gilbert 4 hours

3/21 Free

8:30 AM OT – All

Wired for Success® Workshops explore brain development with a special focus on Security, Touch, Eyes (vision), Play, and Sound, the five key components of New Directions Institute’s S.T.E.P.S.® curriculum and practical methods for stimulating healthy brain development in children. Trainer: New Directions Institute Staff Location: Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Conference Room 3 3555 South Val Vista Register: 602-371-1366 or email info@newdirectionsinstitute.org Agency: New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Phoenix 3.5 horas

3/21 Gratis

9:30 AM GD – 0-2

Cauteloso, Flexible o Difícil Se exploraran las características de temperamento que componen los tres tipos de temperamento más comunes en infantes/niños pequeños y el cuidado responsivo dentro un grupo con diferencias temperamentales. Preregistración requerida. Entrenadora: Ruth O. Peralta Lugar: Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue Suite 28 Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Phoenix 3.5 horas

3/21 Gratis

1:30 PM GD – 0-2

Estableciendo la Necesidad Para la Calidad Esta sesión se enfoca en los efectos dolorosos que la falta de calidad tiene en la infancia. Identificaremos pasos críticos que debemos tomar para mejor el cuidado infantil. Pre-registración requerida. Entrenadora: Ruth O. Peralta Lugar: Child & Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue Suite 28 Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa – Navajo Phoenix 2 hours

3/28 Free

9:00 AM PA – All

Identifying Yourself as a Staff Member You have your clients, co-workers, supervisors, owners, and even customers. But what about you? You can be your biggest critic and emotional judger. What is your identity where do you stand as a staff member and as a person? Trainer: Michael Freeman Location: SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Register: Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 Agency: SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 hours

3/28 Free

9:00 AM HS – 0-5

1) Playground Safety 1)Discusses safety on the child care playground. 2) Sun Safety 2) Sun Safety discusses how and why we protect children from the sun. Trainer: MCDPH CCHC’s Location: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 4041 North Central 14th Floor Training Room Register: claudiacorral@mail.maricopa.gov Agency: Maricopa County Department of Public Health

Phoenix 2 horas

3/28 Gratis

9 AM HS – 0-5

1) Seguridad en el Área de Recreo 1) En éste entrenamiento hablaremos de la prevención de lesiones en el área de recreo. 2) Porteccion Solar: Sea Sabio con el Sol 2) Entrenamiento en como protejer los ninos contra el sol y porque. Entrenador: MCDPH CCHC’s Dirección: 4041 North Central Ave 6th Floor Vista Room Registrarse: claudiacorral@mail.maricopa.gov Agencia: Maricopa County Department of Public Health

Phoenix 2 hours

3/29 Free

5:00 PM PA – All

Positive Discipline What is Positive Discipline? How about to stay focused and begin and finish a journey you started with your children and yourself. Discipline is passion and a drive to get you there. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue 309 Sandra Ortega at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Navajo Show Low 2 hours

1/8 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

How Children Learn: A Look at Multiple Intelligence Theory Participants will learn to define development, developmental domains, and factors that affect development. We will learn more about multiple intelligence theory and the importance of play. Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Kidz Town 1233 Fawnbrook Building E and F Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Holbrook 4 hours

1/24 Free

8:00 AM GD – 0-2

Building a Health Brain This workshop explores the 5 r’s…relationships, routines, respect, repetition and responsive interactions in relationship to healthy brain development. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer Northland Pioneer College Painted Desert Campus, Room 142 2251 East Navajo Boulevard 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

Early Childhood Quarterly

Navajo Show Low 4 hours

2/7 Free

8:00 AM GD – 0-2

Show Low 2 hours

3/12 Free

6:30 PM GD – 2-5+

Building a Health Brain This workshop explores the 5 r’s…relationships, routines, respect, repetition and responsive interactions in relationship to healthy brain development.

Fostering Friendships Although adults cannot manufacture friendships, they can assist in the creation of a variety of positive relationships among children with diverse abilities.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Kidz Town 1233 Fawnbrook Building E and F Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Show Low 2 hours

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer Northland Pioneer College White Mountain Campus Aspen Building, Room 110 1001 West Deuce of Clubs 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

2/19 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Physical Fitness In this workshop providers will learn about the childhood obesity epidemic. We will learn physical activities to do in the classroom to promote fitness and reduce childhood obesity. Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Kidz Town 1233 Fawnbrook Building E and F Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Holbrook 4 hours

2/21 Free

Show Low 4 hours

3/14 Free

8:00 AM GD – 0-2

Challenging Behaviors in Infants and Toddlers This workshop introduces the three primary temperament types and discusses the “goodness of fit” between children and adults. Possible causes of challenging behavior will also be discussed. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

8:00 AM GD – 0-2

Early Childhood Quarterly

Pinal

Casa Grande 3.5 hours

Casa Grande 2 hours

1/6 Free

6:30 PM OT – All

Connecting with Parents-The Other Half of Your Job This workshop focuses on strategies for developing positive relationships with the parents. We will outline skills and ways to work with parents as partners in their children’s education. Trainer: TBA Location: SB-6 Park & Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation United Way of Pinal County

Casa Grande 6 hours

1/7 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Learn the Signs/Act Early This autism training was developed at the CDC to promote awareness of developmental milestones in early childhood, the importance of tracking each child’s development, and the importance of acting early. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Casa Grande 2 hours

Ann Mastergeorge TBD Contact Sally Peoples, 520-836-5221x224 University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

1/12 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Ideal Interactions We will discuss ways to make sure that your child care environment meets these important needs as well as to discuss the do’s and don’ts for interacting with children. Trainer: TBA Location: SB-6 Park & Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation United Way of Pinal County

1/14 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-2

Establishing the Need for Quality This session will focus on the harmful effects of poor quality child care on infants and toddlers and will identify the important steps we must take to improve the quality of care. Pre-registration is required. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Stephanie Castillo-Leon Child & Family Resources, Inc. 1729 North Trekell Road, Suite 120 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Casa Grande 1 hour

1/24 Free

9:00 AM HS – All

Staff Health Caregivers/teachers each morning assess health of child and receive input from parents / caregivers, how childs night has been. A head to toe overview for any health needs that staff would need to be aware of to exclude child from attending care that day. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

CCHCs University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 120 East 1st Street djrsette@cals.arizona.edu / 480-540-2414 or 520-560-1074 janetj@cals.arizona.edu University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension

Casa Grande 2 horas

2/7 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-5

Enseñando a los niños sobre el respeto Discutiremos cómo nosotros los cuidadores podemos enseñar a los niños a ser respetuosos con los demás y las técnicas que promueven y fomentan un comportamiento adecuado en los niños. Entrenador: Locación: Registrarse: Agencia:

Lourdes Rodríguez Niños Contentos 567 West Barrus Street 866-987-2469 or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Early Childhood Quarterly

Pinal Casa Grande 7 hours

2/7 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Casa Grande 7 hours

2/21 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Children First This session will focus on the parallels between inclusive practice and responsive caregiving. The benefits of inclusive practice will be discussed. Pre-registration required.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Casa Grande 2 horas

Pam Webb Child & Family Resources, Inc. 1729 North Trekell Road, Suite 120 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child & Family Resources, Inc.

2/7 Gratis

11:15 AM GD – 0-5

Promoviendo Amistades La amistad es lo que los niños aman de la escuela. Probablemente no podamos fabricarles amistades, pero podemos asistir en la creación relaciones positivas entre los niños con diferentes habilidades. Entrenador: Locación: Registrarse: Agencia:

Casa Grande 2 hours

Lourdes Rodríguez Niños contentos 567 West Barrus Street 866-987-2469 or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

2/10 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Promoting Pro-Social Behavior Children who are at risk for not learning positive social behavior or who have identified disabilities often need some instruction and guidance in social interaction Trainer: TBA Location: SB-6 Park & Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation United Way of Pinal County

Tiffany Simon Child & Family Resources, Inc. 1729 North Trekell Road, Suite 120 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Apache Junction 2 hours

2/25 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

TBA SB-6 Empowerment Systems 2066 West Apache Trail #104 866-987-2469 or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation United Way of Pinal County

Apache Junction 6 hours

3/2 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Ann Mastergeorge TBD Contact Sally Peoples, 520-836-5221x224 University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

Early Childhood Quarterly

Pinal – Yavapai Casa Grande 2 hours

3/10 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-5

Hands Are Not For Hitting This workshop will help participants learn to understand some of the reasons why children hit. They will also learn strategies to help children deal with their anger and frustration in ways other than hitting.

Trainer: TBA Location: SB-6 Park & Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation United Way of Pinal County

Casa Grande 2 hours

3/24 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-5

Fostering Friendships Friendships are what many children, both with and without disabilities love about school. Adults can assist in the creation of a variety of positive relationships among children with diverse abilities. Trainer: TBA Location: SB-6 Park & Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation United Way of Pinal County

Yavapai Cottonwood 4 hours

1/10 Free

8:00 AM PA – All

Director’ Toolbox: The Right Fit This workshop will address staff recruitment, interviewing, selection and orientation in order to assist directors in finding “The Right Fit” for their team. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Prescott 2 hours

1/15 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-2

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer Trinity Presbyterian Church 630 Park Avenue 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

Prescott 2 hours

1/29 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-2

Challenging Behaviors in Infants and Toddlers This workshop introduces the three primary temperament types and discusses the “goodness of fit” between children and adults. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Prescott 2 hours

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer Trinity Presbyterian Church 630 Park Avenue 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

1/31 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Challenging Behaviors: Where Do We Begin? In this training we will explore reasons for challenging behaviors and give strategies to support children in your environment. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Prescott YMCA 750 Whipple Street Register: Call 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer Aspen Ridge Apartments 831 East Mingus Avenue 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

Early Childhood Quarterly

Yavapai Prescott 2 hours

1/31 Free

11:30 AM GD – All

Everybody Wins: Conflict Resolution If we want children to handle conflicts constructively and nonviolently then we need to take a look at how we handle conflict. This workshop presents handling conflicts positively. Come and start walking the talk. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Prescott YMCA 750 Whipple Street Register: Call 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Sedona 2 hours

2/7 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Prescott Valley 2 hours

2/28 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Stop, Look and Listen: Identifying Red Flags Learn the warning signs of potential problems in children, how to talk to families about these concerns, and about available resources in your community. Trainer: Ronnie Armstrong Location: Busy Bee Learning Center 8665 East Florentine Road Register: Call 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Prescott Valley 2 hours

2/28 Free

11:00 AM GD – All

Sensory Issues that Affect Play and Learning This workshop will explore how sensory integration issues can affect children’s growth and development.

All They Do is Play! Isn't that okay? Participants will how children grow and develop through play. We will discuss how to communicate the importance of play into our practices.

Trainer: Ronnie Armstrong Location: Precious Stones Sedona 390 Dry Creek Road Register: Call 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Trainer: Ronnie Armstrong Location: Busy Bee Learning Center 8665 East Florentine Road Register: Call 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Sedona 2 hours

Cottonwood 4 hours

2/7 Free

11:30 AM GD – All

Music and Movement for Young Children Children love to sing about their world and move to music. This preschool workshop will teach participants how to help children learn and grow through music and movement activities. Trainer: Ronnie Armstrong Location: Precious Stones Sedona 390 Dry Creek Road Register: Call 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

3/28 Free

8:00 AM GD – 0-2

Building a Healthy Brain This workshop explores the Five R’s…relationships, routines, respect, repetition and responsive interactions in relationship to healthy brain development. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer Aspen Ridge Apartments 831 East Mingus Avenue 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

Early Childhood Quarterly

Yavapai Chino Valley 2 hours

3/28 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Connecting with Parents- The Other Part of your Job This workshop focuses on strategies for developing positive, trusting relationships with the parents of children in your care. We will outline skills and ways to work with parents as partners in their children’s education. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Valley Learning Center 2235 South Highway 89 Register: 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Chino Valley 2 hours

3/28 Free

11:00 AM GD – All

Be a Transition Magician Join us in learning about the different types of transitions and discover new ways to make transitions fun! We will discuss why smooth transitions are important and why behavior problems occur. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Valley Learning Center 2235 South Highway 89 Register: Call 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Early Childhood Quarterly

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ASCC

Associa on for Suppor ve Child Care 3910 South Rural Road Tempe, AZ 85282

The CCR&R Program is funded by the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Child Care Administration by the Federal Child Care and Development Fund.

ASCC

Associa on for Suppor ve Child Care ASCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to improve the quality of child care in Arizona. ASCC programs work with child care providers to provide quality care by offering training and resources in topics such as early childhood brain development, First Aid, CPR, nutrition, safety, and appropriate guidance and discipline. ASCC helps families find child care that meets their needs. Our Phone Friend Program teaches children how to be safe when home alone and on the Internet. ASCC has served the community since 1976. For more information, visit www.asccaz.org. In partnership with:

ACCA

Early Childhood Quarterly

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Meeting Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Child Care Needs

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a free statewide program in Arizona that provides assistance to families seeking child care, child care providers, and the community. CCR&R provides information about child care choices, child care referrals, comprehensive trainings, community workshops, and care supply and demand information. Child Care Resource & Referral is a program of the Association for Supportive Child Care. The Arizona Child Care Association (ACCA) is a partner in the Child Care Resource and Referral Coalition. 602-244-2678 (Maricopa County) 800-308-9000 (Statewide) www.azchildcare.org