Early Childhood Quarterly by ASCC

Final Issue July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 2015

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Notice For over 25 years, the Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) has provided Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) services to families and providers located in central and northern Arizona, including the counties of Maricopa, Pinal, Gila, Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo and Apache. During this time, Child and Family Resources, Inc. (CFR) has provided CCR&R in southern Arizona including Pima, Santa Cruz, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Yuma, La Paz and Mohave counties. The Department of Economic Security (DES) has decided to have only one statewide CCR&R contract. As a result, effective July 1, 2015, CFR will provide these services statewide. After June 30, 2015, please direct all inquiries to www.azchildcare.org or 1-800-308-9000. ASCC sincerely appreciates the opportunities we have had during the past 25 years to provide services and resources to the providers in our service delivery area through CCR&R. We value the experiences and relationships that CCR&R has established with the early childhood community and look forward to continuing to work with you through our other high quality programs which include: Arizona Child Care Job Bank, Arizona Kith and Kin Project, Arizona SelfStudy Project, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Child Care Injury Prevention Program, Child Care Professional Training, Growing Up Great, LaPaz/Mohave Professional Development, NiĂąos en Mi Casa Program, Northern Arizona Early Childhood Training and Coaching Program, Phone Friend, Quality First Coaching and Assessment, Reading is Fundamental and T.E.A.C.H. Arizona. Please visit our website at www.asccaz.org or call 480-829-0500 for information on our other programs and resources. Thank you for your support of the Association for Supportive Child Care and the Child Care Resource and Referral Program. We look forward to continuing to work with you as we improve the quality of care for Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children together. Thank you.

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Child Care Resource and Referral Announcement For over 25 years, the Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) has provided Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) services to families and early childhood providers in central and northern Arizona. ASCC regrets to inform you that unfortunately, effective July 1, 2015, due to contract changes by the Department of Economic Security, ASCC will no longer be providing these services. Please direct all CCR&R inquiries to www.azchildcare.org or 800-308-9000 after that time. Thank you for your support of the Child Care Resource and Referral Program. It has been our pleasure to partner with you to ensure that Arizona’s children receive the best possible care in their early lives. ASCC will continue to serve you through our many other high quality programs. For more information on ASCC and the programs we offer please visit, www.asccaz.org or call 480-829-0500/800-535-4599. Durante los últimos 25 anos, la Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) ha proporcionado servicios a las familias y proveedores de cuidado de niños pequeños por el programa Child Care Resource and Referral en el centro y norte de Arizona. Desafortunadamente, lamentamos informarle que al partir del 1 de junio de 2015, ASCC ya no proporcionara estos servicios debido a cambios a los contratos por el Department of Economic Secuirty. Por favor dirija sus preguntas acerca de CCR&R a www.azchildcare.org o llame al 800-308-9000 a partir del 1 de julio de 2015. Gracias por su apoyo del programa Child Care Resource and Referral. Ha sido nuestro placer colaborar con usted para asegurara que los niños de Arizona reciban el mejor cuidado posible durante sus primeros años de vida. ASCC continuara sirviendo a la comunidad a través de nuestros muchos otros programas de alta calidad. Para más información sobre ASCC y los otros programa que ofrecemos por favor visite, www.asccaz.org o llámenos al 480-829-0500/800-535-4599. Submitted by Anaiis Ballesteros, Marketing Director, Association for Supportive Child Care.

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Network Meetings

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Coconino

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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

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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.

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Notice of Award

Child Care Resource and Referral Service The DES Child Care Administration, having solicited bids to provide the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) service in Arizona, has awarded a statewide contract. The new contract will commence on or before July 1, 2015. The contract will be provided by Child & Family Resources, Inc. CCR&R service will continue to be available via the toll-free number at 1 (800) 308-9000 and online at www.azchildcare.org. The Department of Economic Security wishes to thank you, the early childhood educators throughout Arizona, for your continuing support of this valuable service

Child Care Resource and Referral Services Update Effective July 1, 2015, all child care providers participating in or receiving services through Child Care Resource and Referral in Apache, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, Pinal and Yavapai counties will be served by Child & Family Resources, Inc. Child care providers will continue to receive the following services through the program: ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■

Listing on the child care referral database Referrals to your business or program Help with business, child care, and regulatory questions Information about conferences, and professional development Receive a quarterly newsletter via email, listing all professional development opportunities in your area

Please continue to contact CCR&R via the toll free number at 1-800-308-9000, or our direct referral line at 520-325-5778. You may also email CCR&R at info@arizonachildcare.org. www.arizonachildcare.org Submitted by Michelle Saint Hilarie, Child Care Resource and Referral Program Director, Child and Family Resources

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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 Anaiis Ballesteros, Marketing Director, at 480-829-0500 x1206 or 800-535-4599 x1206, or by e-mail at aballesteros@asccaz.org.

Spring 2015 Schedule July 1 8:00 - 9:00 AM 3910 South Rural Road Suite O Tempe, AZ Conference Room

August 5 8:00 - 9:00 AM 3910 South Rural Road Suite O Tempe, AZ Conference Room

September 2 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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Family Child Care Network Meetings Meeting and Training Opportunities

Each month, the Association for Supportive Child Care 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 April through June. 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, Marketing Director, at 480-829-0500 x1206, 1-800-535-4599 x1206 or syoungman@asccaz.org.

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East Valley Meeting August 10 Relationships 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 July 13 Relationships September 14 Environments Meetings held at: Cartwright Family Resource Center 4308 North 51st Avenue, Suite 103 Phoenix

INSPIRE Early Childhood Leadership Conference Professional Development The Inspire Early Childhood Leadership Series provides professional development in the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Workshops and classes are offered each in the fall and spring during the school year. Internationally recognized as best practice, the Reggio Emilia approach reflects the influences of Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky, and American theorists such as Bruner and Gardner. Teachers provide rich, meaningful learning experiences that incorporate the principles, practice and outcomes outlined in both the Arizona Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards. This commitment to quality is reflected in the accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Sponsored by Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool, the INSPIRE classes and workshops are uniquely positioned to provide professional development for educators in a real school setting. In 1995, the Pinnacle opened its doors with two teachers and seven children. Today the school employs 22 teachers in nine classes, reaching out to 160 families and 170 children. NAEYC accredited and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, Pinnacle Presbyterian preschool is regarded as one of the finest places of early learning in the Phoenix valley.

September 14 The Magic of Storytelling: The Gateway to Literacy Scottsdale 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Literacy begins with telling our story. Discover playful and creative ways to engage children in speaking and writing about their lives. Shadow the morning classrooms at Pinnacle and then join our afternoon workshop with the staff. Online course included. $100 includes lunch 6 CEUs

September 28 From Theory to Practice: Storytelling & Creative Literacy Scottsdale 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM We were born to create! Discover the rise in student engagement when teachers provide interesting and creative materials. Learn techniques for drawing out children’s ideas and stories. Shadow the morning classrooms at Pinnacle and then join our afternoon workshop with the staff. Online course included. $100 includes lunch 6 CEUs

October 19 Engaging Families in the Life of the Classroom Scottsdale 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Research has shown that parental involvement in education is the most accurate predictor of student achievement. Learn how teachers, parents, and children benefit when programs plan for parental involvement. Shadow the morning classrooms at Pinnacle and then join our afternoon workshop with the staff. Online course included. $100 includes lunch 6 CEUs

Saturday Workshops in the Atelier October 3 Creating with Clay & Wire Online course included. (4 CEUs) Scottsdale 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM $20 October 10 Creating with Recycled & Loose Parts Online course included. (4 CEUs) Scottsdale 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM $20

Submitted by Mary Ann Biermeier, Director of Professional Development, INSPIRE Early Childhood Leadership Series

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Babies and Toddlers Need More Reading Time A recent national study shows there is good news and challenges when it comes to families reading daily with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The good news is parents recognize that reading with young children is important in developing language and literacy skills. The challenge is families aren’t starting early enough. Scholastic recently released the Kids and Family Reading Report, its annual survey of children’s reading. The report shows that while 73 percent of parents say they started reading aloud to their child before age one, more than 50 percent say they didn’t start until their baby was six months old. First Things First reminds Arizona families that 90 percent of a child’s critical brain development happens by age five and daily interactions with caregivers have a huge impact on building vocabulary and language. When infants hear and use language, their brains develop the connections needed to learn how to read. Families can help foster early language and literacy skills in various ways. Read with young children from the day they are born. Even very young babies respond to the warmth of a lap and the soothing sound of a book being read aloud. No matter your child’s age, help their vocabulary grow through your daily interactions: describe what you’re doing; read signs and labels aloud; sing songs; and, make up rhymes. There are several resources to help families instill a love of reading in their children. First Things First’s YouTube page hosts videos that demonstrate how to read with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The Arizona Kith and Kin Project provides early childhood training and support to family, friend and neighbor child care providers that increase the participant’s knowledge to make sure young children love reading and books. And, Read On Arizona, a FTF partner that engages communities in supporting early literacy for kids birth to 8 years old, has an early literacy guide and book suggestions for every developmental stage on their website, readonarizona.org. Submitted by Susana Ibarra Johnson, Parent Awareness and Community Outreach Coordinator, First Things First

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Association for Supportive Child Care Find Out How Our Programs Can Help You

ASCC is dedicated to enhancing the quality of care for children in Arizona. Every program at ASCC meets a unique set of needs within the child care and early education field.

Arizona Child Care Job Bank

Statewide program that can help you find a job in the early childhood field.

Arizona Kith and Kin Program

Training and support offered to kith and kin (family, friend or neighbors) with children in their care.

Arizona Self-Study Project

Statewide Accreditation Facilitation Project for early care and education programs.

Child and Adult Care Food Program

Meal reimbursement program for child care providers serving nutritious meals and snacks to the children in their care.

Child Care Injury Prevention Program

La Paz/Mohave Professional Development

Quality professional development for providers in the La Paz/Mohave counties.

Niños en Mi Casa

Assistance to individuals interested in starting a child care business in their home.

Northern Arizona Early Childhood Training and Coaching Program

Free early childhood training and on-site coaching for the early childhood field.

Phone Friend

“Warm line” for children to call after school to talk, play games, or receive homework help.

Education, materials, and resources in the topics of child passenger safety, crib safety, CPR and First Aid, and home safety.

Quality First

Child Care Professional Training

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ® ARIZONA

Basic training and information on child care rules and regulations and appropriate care for children.

Quality improvement and rating system for providers of center or home-based early care.

Comprehensive scholarship program for child care providers.

Growing Up Great

An education program that helps parents prepare their children to achieve in school and in life. For more information on the Association for Supportive Child Care and our programs visit www.asccaz.org or call 480-829-0500 or 800-535-4599. Submitted by Anaiis Ballesteros, Marketing Director, Association for Supportive Child Care

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Child Care Professional Training (CCPT) Program Quality Child Care Providers: ■■ Provide safe and healthy environments ■■ Understand and recognize developmental ages and stages, ■■ Know how to create inviting and enriching settings, ■■ Are able to communicate effectively with parents ■■ Consider themselves a professional ■■ Make continuing education a priority, attending conferences, workshops or perhaps pursuing a college education. If you would like to join the ranks of the professionals, but are unsure where to begin, the Child Care Professional Training (CCPT) Program, a two-week (60 hour) course, is a good place to start. CCPT is offered at no cost to you, with funding provided by the Department of Economic Security, Child Care Administration (DES/CCA). Upon completion of the 60 hours, you may opt to take either the sixty (60) training hours or choose to take three (3) college credits! The credit option is offered through Rio Salado Community College, aligned with their CFS178, “Survey of Early Childhood” class and offered at no cost to you. Seating is limited to 20 participants per CCPT 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) Date Language Location July 6-17 English East Valley July 20-31 English West Valley August 17-28 Spanish Central Valley September 1-16 English Central Valley

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

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GED Incentive Program The Division of Child Support Services offers GED Incentive Program for non-custodial parents. School is not just for kids! The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is offering a new incentive to non-custodial parents who obtain a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate. The incentive is part of the Division’s Customer Engagement Initiative, which shifts the focus from enforcement to support. “When we first created the Customer Engagement Initiative, we wanted to include ways in which we could help non-custodial parents better their lives and thus be able to better provide for their children,” said DCSS Assistant Director Todd Bright. “Helping individuals receive a diploma or GED seemed to fit naturally into this category.” There are many reasons why finishing high school or obtaining a GED can help, including: ■■ Increased earning potential: According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 2012, the average income for an individual who did not have a high school diploma or equivalent earned $22,900 per year; while an individual who had earned a high school diploma or equivalent earned $30,000 per year. That’s a 32 percent increase. ■■

Decrease unemployment potential: According to a another NCES study, in 2010, 30 percent of individuals between 16 and 29 years old without a high school diploma or equivalent were unemployed. That’s compared to a 19 percent unemployment rate of the general population.

However, perhaps the biggest benefit in parents obtaining a diploma or GED is the increased capability to care and provide for their children. “We’ve found when a non-custodial parent makes steady income, it’s easier to meet the monthly child support obligation. Those funds then go to provide children with the items needed not only to survive, but thrive,” adds Bright. “It’s a win-win for everyone.” Non-custodial parents with an open DCSS case who receive their high school diploma or GED after July 1, 2014, may be eligible for a reduction of up to $1,000 of monies owed to DCSS. (Please note, this reduction does not apply to child support monies received by custodial parents). Those who wish to participate in the program are required to produce a copy of their GED or High School diploma transcript. More information about the GED Incentive Program is available on the DCSS Website (www.azdes.gov/az_child_support/) or by calling (602) 252-4045. Submitted by Jillian Seamans, Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Support Services

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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 and at Stepping Stones, 6719 East 2nd Street, Prescott Valley, go through coffee shop $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 7/7 9 AM – 2 PM 7/16 3 PM – 6 PM 7/18 9 AM – 2 PM 8/1 9 AM – 2 PM 8/8-PV 9 AM –2 PM 8/29 9 AM – 2 PM 9/12-PV 9 AM – 2 PM 9/19 9 AM – 2 PM 9/26 9 AM – 2 PM

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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

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

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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 self-dependency, success and confidence. Our FREE services provide 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. July 3rd July 25th July 26th July 30th August 2nd August 7th August 8th August 10th August 15th August 16th

9 AM – 1 PM 9 AM – 1 PM 5 PM – 9 PM 5 PM – 9 PM 5 PM – 9 PM 5 PM – 9 PM 9 AM – 1 PM 9 AM – 1 PM 9 AM – 1 PM 5 PM – 9 PM

August 18th 9 AM – 1 PM August 22nd 5 PM – 9 PM August 30th 5 PM – 9 PM September 12th 5 PM – 9 PM September 13th 9 AM – 1 PM September 14th 5 PM – 9 PM September 20th 5 PM – 9 PM September 30th 9 AM – 1 PM

If you know a family or even an individual that can benefit from our organization please contact Tasha 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 two or four 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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Healthy Lifestyles for Preschool Families Certificate Statewide Training – Available in All Counties On-Line at No-Cost—Five Training Hours!

Do you provide care and education for children between the ages of two and five? Do you work with families who have young children? Would you like to help these families raise even happier, healthier kids? A new video series from the University of Arizona will enhance your knowledge about health topics that can help you to help your families establish healthy lifestyles! Thirteen videos, each 10-15 minutes long, cover topics such as nutrition, family meals, fuss-free feeding tips, physical activity and play, screen time, sleep and more! All videos are available online and include developmentally appropriate, research-based information. For no cost, complete the on-line Healthy Lifestyles for Preschool Families Video Training Certificate to earn five training credits approved by the State of Arizona Bureau of Child Care Licensing! To get started visit tinyurl.com/PreschoolLifestyle Questions? CALS-HomeStyles@email.arizona.edu This project has been approved by the U of A IRB 2015. Submitted by Gayle Alleman, Assistant Research Scientist, University of Arizona

Niños en Mi Casa Program The Niños Program supports your interest in becoming a DES Certified Family Child Care Provider and welcomes your application. The Niños Program provides one-on-one, technical assistance, (Orientation class, home visits, eight (8) hours of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) trainings) as well as financial assistance ($250 grant to purchase items required to safeguard your home) to help you complete the state certification process to become a DES certified family child care provider. For more information, in Maricopa County, please call our program at 480-829-0500 x 1415 or by email at mhorner@asccaz.org. If you reside in Coconino County, please 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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Early Childhood Professional Development Workshops Mesa Community College June 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 18 from 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 PM

Mesa Community College Education Studies Department Early Care & Education Program is proud to announce the Early Childhood Professional Development Workshops in Summer 2015 at the Southern & Dobson campus. These workshops are offered for FREE to promote practices that improve educational opportunities for young 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 early childhood field are encouraged to attend. Certificates of Participation for two hours are provided at the end of each workshop, OR participants will also have the option of registering in a one credit course to receive college credit for workshop participation. (One college credit = 15 hours of professional development). Details for earning the one college credit will be posted on the following website. For details regarding the Summer 2015 Workshop Series refer to https://sites.google.com/site/mcceducatorsacademy/ Contact: Ms. Dawn Wilkinson, Mesa Community College, Early Care & Education Program Coordinator at 480-461-7904 or dawn.wilkinson@mesacc.edu Submitted by Dawn Wilkinson, M.Ed., Early Childhood Coordinator, Mesa Community College

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Smart Support

Arizona’s Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation System How Can Smart Support Help? ■■ Are there children you are worried about? ■■ Do you have children in your care with challenging behaviors? ■■ Do you have children in your classroom who are in foster care? ■■ Experienced trauma (loss of parent, sibling, home, etc.)? ■■ Have sensory issues (become agitated with loud sounds, bright lights, etc.)? ■■ Children who seem impossible to stay sit still “ants in your pants”? ■■ Children who have trouble following rules? ■■ Children who keep to themselves and don’t engage with peers? What Will Smart Support Do? ■■ Help ensure the children in your program are engaged and learning ■■ Look for the meaning of the child’s challenging behaviors ■■ Help you talk to parents about children’s needs and behaviors ■■ Provide referrals to community resources, as needed ■■ Enhance staff communication Eligibility Requirements Smart Support is a free service available to ADHS-licensed child care centers and DES-regulated family child care 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 or family child care home 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, Southwest Human Development

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Health and Safety Series Child Care Resource & Referral – Arizona, a program of Child & Family Resources, Inc, is delighted to announce a newly formed partnership with the Arizona Child Care Association, with funding and support from the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Child Care Administration, to provide a free, three-day, eight hour, Health and Safety Professional Development Series! Over the course of three days, for a total of 24 hours of professional development, child care professionals or those interested in joining the early childhood profession will receive an orientation or a refresher course in health, safety and child development. Participants who complete the total will receive a $50.00 gift card for completing the entire three-day training series. The topics presented include: ■■ Infectious disease prevention ■■ Prevention of SIDS and safe sleep practices ■■ Medication Administration and Consent ■■ Nutrition and Food Allergies - Best Practices ■■ Building and Physical Premises Safety ■■ Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response ■■ Transportation ■■ Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporting ■■ Child Development Theories, Ages and Stages, and Special Needs REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Online: www.azchildcare.eventbrite.com Phone: Please call CCR&R Training Coordinator at 520-320-2213 or toll free 1-800-308-9000 Email: CCRRWorkshops@cfraz.org Please note: Light refreshments will be provided. Lunch is on your own. Child care is not provided, please do not bring children. Avondale Casa Grande Cottonwood Phoenix Prescott San Tan Valley

La Petite Academy 13003 West McDowell Road Avondale, AZ 85392 Vista Grande Library 1556 North Arizola Road Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Yavapai County Building 10 South 6th Street Cottonwood, AZ 86326 Valley Child Care and Learning Center 3300 North Union Hills Drive Phoenix, AZ 85032 Prescott YMCA 50 Whipple Street Prescott, AZ 86301 Copper Basin YMCA 28300 North Main Street San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

September 12, 19 and 22 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM August 1, 8 and 15 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM July 16, 17 and 18 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM July 11, 18 and 25 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM September 18, 19 and 26 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM August 15, 22 and 29 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Submitted by Michelle Saint Hilarie, Senior Program Director, Arizona Child Care Resource & Referral, Child & Family Resources, Inc.

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Community Trainings Apache Navajo 2 hours

7/13 Free

12:00 PM GD – 0-5

Disrupting the Flow Explore how a child’s brain develops and the strategies that must be implemented to ensure our programs are delivering quality care that fosters healthy development. Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Little Folks Day Care North 12th Walnut Avenue Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Springerville 2 hours

7/15 Free

6:00 PM GD – 2-5+

Everybody Wins-Conflict Resolution Strategies For School Age Programs 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. Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: White Mountain Regional Child Care 940 East Maricopa Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Springerville 2 hours

8/19 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-5

St. Johns 2 hours

8/21 Free

9:30 AM GD – 0-5

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: Sharon Raban Location: St. Johns Head Start 610 West Cleveland Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Navajo 2 hours

8/31 Free

12:00 PM GD – 0-5

Effective Teaching Strategies for Supporting SocialEmotional Literacy Although children are naturally open to exploration and ripe for learning language and literacy, they need adults who can provide opportunities to deepen and extend their knowledge, abilities, and understanding. Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Little Folks Day Care North 12th Walnut Avenue Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Springerville 2 hours

9/9 Free

6:00 PM GD – 2-5

Bring Puppet Power into the Classroom Whether it is reinforcing classroom rules, math, English, history or music, it is a great tool to use as a regular part of your classroom management and instructional techniques.

Technological Childhood Participants will learn the impact positive and negative technology is having on children development. Let’s learn how to positively include technology in our classrooms without compromising our children development.

Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: White Mountain Regional Child Care 940 East Maricopa Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: 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

Apache – Coconino Navajo 2 hours

9/14 Free

12:00 PM GD – 0-5

Create a Special Place for Me. Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Teaching young Children Come discover more about the best teaching/caring techniques for children. Children will drive the curriculum and teachers will learn how to provide for more open-ended activities and child choice. Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Little Folks Day Care North 12th Walnut Avenue Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Coconino Grand Canyon Village 7/11 2 hours Free

9:00 AM GD – 2-5

Linking Literacy with Preschoolers This workshop will provide practical everyday activities to link language development and literacy in the preschool classroom. Age appropriate suggestions for writing experiences and books to use will be presented. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Kaibab Learning Center 1 Mohave Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Grand Canyon Village 7/11 2 hours Free

11:00 AM GD – 0-5+

Welcoming Environments Whenever you make changes in the physical arrangement of your program, the overall goal should be to make the environment inviting for the children to play. Come learn how!

Grand Canyon Village 7/11 2 hours Free

1:00 PM GD – 2-5

Building Blocks to Math This is a preschool workshop in which we will discover how mathematics learning builds on the curiosity and enthusiasm of the children. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Kaibab Learning Center 1 Mohave Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Flagstaff 2 hours

7/15 Free

5:30 PM GD – 2-5

Linking Literacy with Preschoolers This workshop will provide practical everyday activities to link language development and literacy in the preschool classroom. Age appropriate suggestions for writing experiences and books to use will be presented. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Rock House Preschool 414 West Cherry Register www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Flagstaff 7 hours

7/18 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Being in Tune In this session, we will discuss how to develop settings and climates of care through which close relationships with children can be developed. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Barb Milner TBD 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Kaibab Learning Center 1 Mohave Street Register www.easterseals.evenbrite.com 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

Coconino Flagstaff 2 hours

7/25 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-5

The Hundred Languages of Children This workshop is based on the Reggio Emilia approach to working with children. This workshop explores the “hundred languages” that children use to speak with us Trainer: Christine Vega Location: Head, Heart and Hands Preschool 400 West Aspen Avenue Register www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Flagstaff 2 hours

7/25 Free

11:15 AM GD – 0-5

Purposeful Portfolios for Children Join us for the reasons every child should have a portfolio. Provides data on children’s main interests, dispositions, and attitudes. Document children’s growth and assess children’s learning relative to individual benchmarks. Trainer: Christine Vega Location: Head, Heart and Hands Preschool 400 West Aspen Avenue Register www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Grand Canyon Village 8/8 and 8/15 16 hours Free

8:30 AM GD – 0-2

CSEFEL Infant/Toddlers Series – Promoting Social and Emotional Competence These two-eight hour sessions will increase your skills on how to promote social and emotional skills with infants and toddlers. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Kaibab Learning Center 1 Mohave Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Flagstaff 16 hours

8/15 and 8/29 Free

8:00 AM GD – 0-5

Brain Builders for Life Training Institute – Prenatal to Age Three 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: Location: Register: Agency:

Patty Merk, Ph.D. , Stephanie Copeland, MAS-IFP and Detza Van Bogaert, MSW TBD 602-827-8229 smartell@email.arizona.edu University of Arizona –Maricopa County Cooperative Extension

Flagstaff 2 hours

8/18 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-5

Understanding Children’s Temperaments This workshop will help child care providers understand the differences among various age levels and temperaments of children. Participants will learn strategies on how to adapt their programs to meet the individual needs of children based on these differences. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer TBD 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

Flagstaff 4 hours

8/19 Free

11:00 AM PA – All

Director’s 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:

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer TBD 928-300-5720 or ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

Early Childhood Quarterly

Coconino – Gila Flagstaff 1.5 hours

8/20 Free

6:00 AM GD – All

Ingredients to Grow a Healthy Brain Participants will experience different types of learning and identify activities that support cognitive development in young children including Cause and Effect, Understanding Space, Patterns and Sequencing, Object Permanence and Use of Tools. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter ARK Early Childhood Learning Center 3600 North Fourth Street ectc@asccaz.org or 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

Flagstaff 4 hours

8/29 Free

8:00 AM OT – All

Interactive Orientation to Professional Career Pathways Project (PCPP), CDA, and Online Classes Prospective and current Central Arizona College (CAC) students will join in an interactive training for online classes. CAC will also provide information about PCPP and supports available for obtaining the National Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Trainers: Location: Register: Agency:

V. Young-Chiverton, C. Emlet, and S. Harter Family Resource Center 4000 North Cummings Street 520-494-5030 or 520-494-5477 Central Arizona College

Flagstaff 2 hours

9/8 Free

5:30 PM GD – 2-5

Effective teaching Strategies for Supporting SocialEmotional Literacy Although children are naturally open to exploration and ripe for learning language and literacy, they need adults who can provide opportunities to deepen and extend their knowledge, abilities, and understanding. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Foresight Learning Center 8245 Koch Field Road Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Flagstaff 2 hours

9/14 Free

10:00 AM GD – 0-5

Building Blocks to Math This is a preschool workshop in which we will discover how mathematics learning builds on the curiosity and enthusiasm of the children. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Flagstaff Gymnastics 2366 North Steves Boulevard, Suite B Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Page 2 hours

9/15 Free

6:30 PM HS – All

Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children This evidence based program will increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors of children and youth. Provides steps to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter Page Public Library 497 Lake Powell Boulevard ectc@asccaz.org or 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

Gila Payson 16 hours

7/11 and 7/18 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Brain Builders For Life This16 hour interactive training will focus on integrating early brain development and typical child development for children prenatal to age three. The training will cover all domains of development. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Cathy Martinez and Sally Peoples TBD 520-836-5221 ext. 224 UofA Cooperative Extension, Pinal County

Early Childhood Quarterly

Gila Payson 2 hours

7/18 Free

8:30 AM GD – All

Globe 2 hours

8/8 Free

11:15 AM PA – All

Building Bridges: Parent Teacher Partnerships Discuss the importance of building positive relationships with the families of the children in your care. Learn to improve your communication skills. Problem-solve challenging parent/teacher situations.

Trainer: Misty Early Location: Community Presbyterian Child Learning Center 800 West Main Street Register www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Trainer: Misty Early Location: The Rock-The Salvation Army Daycare 161 East Cedar Street Register www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Payson 2 hours

7/18 Free

10:30 AM PA – All

Calming the Storm In these training participants will learn about the different personality types, active listening skills, various conflict response styles, resolutions, responses and how to build a strong performance motivated team. Trainer: Misty Early Location: Community Presbyterian Child Learning Center 800 West Main Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Globe 2 hours

8/8 Free

9:00 AM GD – ALL

Empowering Families - Healthy Lifestyles In this workshop, participants will have the tools and resources to empower families to make healthy lifestyle choices in their homes. This workshop will encourage family engagement with educational resources. Trainer: Misty Early Location: The Rock-The Salvation Army Daycare 161 East Cedar Street Register www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Payson 2 hours

8/22 Free

8:30 AM GD – All

Empowering Families - Healthy Lifestyles In this workshop, participants will have the tools and resources to empower families to make healthy lifestyle choices in their homes. This workshop will encourage family engagement with educational resources. Trainer: Misty Early Location: Community Presbyterian Child Learning Center 800 West Main Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Payson 2 hours

8/22 Free

10:30 AM GD – All

High Quality, Low Cost Activities Share ideas on how to provide activities and learning experiences from recycled or inexpensive materials for all ages of children. Trainer: Misty Early Location: Community Presbyterian Child Learning Center 800 West Main Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Early Childhood Quarterly

Gila – Maricopa Globe 2 hours

9/26 Free

9:00 AM GD – 2-5

Environments that Nurture Early Language and Literacy The early care and education environment is essential to supporting children’s language and literacy skills; therefore, it is crucial that it reflects the diversity of the children. Trainer: Misty Early Location: The Rock-The Salvation Army Daycare 161 East Cedar Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Globe 2 hours

9/26 Free

11:15 AM GD – 2-5

Getting to Know AZ Early Learning Standards This training discusses the newly accepted early learning standards. Teachers will have an opportunity to learn where to find this information and how to apply it to their lesson development. Trainer: Misty Early Location: The Rock-The Salvation Army Daycare 161 East Cedar Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Maricopa Phoenix 4 hours

7/5 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Modifying Behavior Before you can modify a behavior you have to understand where behavior comes from, and what causes a person to behave? If you can’t answer these questions, we might need to start with modifying your behavior. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman Pre-Kademy 1945 West Dunlap Avenue, Suite 2 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 hours

7/11 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse and Mandated Reporting This workshop will define types of child abuse (physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, and exposure to domestic violence) and give examples of the types of behaviors, signs and symptoms associated with each one. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 2 hours

7/11 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Reframing Discipline One: Doing the Groundwork Participants will explore their own attitudes and beliefs that may be affecting how they engage with children and help them break the cycle of simply reacting to or putting out fires in the classroom Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Lil World Daycare Preschool LLC 5644 South 16th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Glendale 2 hours

7/11 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Music and Movement This hands-on interactive workshop will explore developmental and social benefits of creating experiences for children that include music and movement. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Nana’s Place Preschool Academy 10046 North 43rd Avenue Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 horas

7/11 Gratis

8:15 AM GD – All

Serie Corazón Nutrido - Parte Uno de Ocho Introducción a la serie de Nurtured Heart Approach (Abordaje al Corazón Nutrido): Parte uno de ocho, introduce a los participantes al Corazón Nutrido y proporciona una breve descripción de los principios básicos, normas y estrategias que componen el Corazón Nutrido.

Tempe 4 horas

7/11 Gratis

9:00 AM OT – All

Wired for Success® Talleres exploraran el desarrollo del cerebro, con un enfoque especial en Seguridad, Contacto, Ojos (visión), Juego, y Sonido, los cinco componentes clave del plan de estudios STEPS® del NDI y métodos prácticos para estimular el desarrollo saludable del cerebro en los niños.

Entrenadora: Wendy Puga Locacion: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Registrarse: 520-320-2204 o www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Entrenador: Personal de New Directions Institute Locacion: Tempe St. Luke’s Medical Office Building Suite 208 1492 South Mill Street Registrarse: 480-784-5588 o info@newdirectionsinstitute.org Agencia: New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Phoenix 4 hours

Phoenix 7 hours

7/11 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

7/11 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Positive Discipline Workshop What it’s not is punishment and control, it’s about keeping children safe, loved, special, unique. By instructing, educating, preparing, training and regulating. Workbook included in this program.

Laying the Foundation This session focuses on supporting early learning in infants and toddlers through an overview of early brain development, appropriate curriculum planning, language development and discoveries of infancy.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman Pre-Kademy 1945 West Dunlap Avenue, Suite 2 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 hours

7/11 Free

9:00 AM GD – 2-5

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

Phoenix 2 hours

7/11 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Bigger Than Books Children are fascinated by stories, and reading aloud to them can set the stage for a lifelong love of books. Bigger than Books demonstrates how adult–child read-aloud times help children learns important literacy skills.

Reframing Discipline II: Connecting with Every Child This video based training will present a variety of techniques for preventing behavior problems through building relationships with even sometimes “difficult to engage” children.

Trainer: Holly King Location: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Register: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agency: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Lil World Daycare Preschool LLC 5644 South 16th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 hours

7/11 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Success in working with CPS and CPS Children Many child care centers encounter difficulties administratively in accepting and caring for children in CPS custody including such issues as law enforcement and CPS staff coking into classrooms to remove children; centers being unable to obtain necessary information for the Blue Card registration form required for licensure; Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 2 horas

7/11 Gratis

10:45 AM GD – All

Serie Corazon Nutrido - Parte Dos de Ocho Concepto de Grandeza: Parte dos de ocho enseña el concepto de grandeza (cualidades y habilidades) y el vínculo entre cómo los niños se definen a sí mismos y a su comportamiento. Entrenadora: Wendy Puga Locacion: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Registrarse: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Phoenix 2 hours

7/11 Free

1:00 PM GD – 0-5

Celebrating Language and Literacy This interactive training offers stimulating discussion and activities in tandem with two training videos: Celebrating Language and Literacy for Infants, Toddlers and Twos which explores the development of early literacy skills in the context of caring relationships with adults, and Strategies for Early Language and Literacy Development. Trainer: Holly King Location: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Register: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agency: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Phoenix 2 hours

7/12 Free

5:00 PM GD – All

Problem Solving If there were no such thing as problems we would not grow as human beings. With problems come solutions, creativity, confidence and self awareness. Embrace any problem and find its worth. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman Pre-Kademy 1945 West Dunlap Avenue, Suite 2 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Surprise 2 hours

7/14 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Building Relationships with Families Participants will examine the value of developing positive working relationships with families, learn how to communicate positively with families, explore how to establish necessary professional boundaries. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Above and Beyond Preschool 17475 West Bell Road Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 2 hours

7/18 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Bullying This workshop will look at practical tips and techniques to help teachers and students stop bullying. It will address real-life strategies to help teachers support both the bullies and their victims in order to change the cycle of confrontation. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Desert Dawn Private School 15815 North 40th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 horas

7/18 Gratis

8:15 AM GD – All

Serie Corazon Nutrido - Parte Tres de Ocho Formas tradicionales y para niños intensos. Parte tres de ocho proporciona una base para que los participantes exploren los métodos tradicionales de abordar al niño intenso (sus retos con su comportamiento, desempeño social o académico) y comienzan a comprender los componentes estructurales de las estrategias exitosas, como la canalización de intensidad en la expresión más positiva y productiva. Entrenadora: Wendy Puga Locacion: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Registrarse: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Phoenix 4 hours

7/18 Free

9:00 AM HS – All

Materialism Your child may feel deprived because the world they live in encourages the new norm, which is new exciting and usually expensive things from cell phones, video consoles and tablets. Should they even have these things? Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue, Suite 106 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Tempe 3.5 horas

7/18 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Un Lugar para Crecer Esta sesión se enfoca en el uso intencional de espacio, equipo y materiales que ayudan apoyar el desarrollo y aprendizaje de infantes y niños en su programa de cuidado. Entrenadora: Eve Del Real Locacion: University of Phoenix 1625 West Fountainhead Parkway Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc

Phoenix 2 horas

7/18 Gratis

10:45 AM GD – All

Serie Corazón Nutrido - Parte Cuatro de Ocho ¿Qué es la abundancia interior? Parte cuatro de ocho es un módulo de capacitación que se basa en los módulos dos y tres, introduciendo a los participantes a la metodología de inculcar riqueza interior (fortalezas de carácter, virtudes y valores) en niños y guiarlos a incrementar los niveles de éxito, a menudo con solamente unos pocos minutos de intervención. Entrenadora: Wendy Puga Locacion: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Registrarse: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Tempe 3.5 horas

7/18 Gratis

1:30 PM GD – 0-2

Bañando a los Niños en Lenguaje Discutiremos las necesidades de infantes y niños en terminos de desarrollo de lenguaje, y como se mueven por las edades de la infancia. Se darán estrategias para promocionar el desarrollo de lenguaje. Entrenadora: Eve Del Real Locacion: University of Phoenix 1625 West Fountainhead Parkway Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc

Phoenix 2 hours

7/25 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Southwest Human Development Trainer Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 horas

7/25 Gratis

8:15 AM GD – All

Serie Corazon Nutrido - Parte Cinco de Ocho Las tres posturas del Corazón Nutrido: parte cinco de ocho provee a los participantes el entendimiento de algunas estrategias básicas y fundamentales, llamadas posturas y ensena como aplicarlas. Estas posturas incluyen negarse a dinamizar la negatividad, implacablemente energitar lo positivo, y proporcionar claridad sobre las reglas que demuestran límites justos y consistentes. Entrenadora: Wendy Puga Locacion: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Registrarse: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Tempe 3.5 hours

7/25 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Protective Urges In this session we will explore how building positive partnerships with families can ease the tensions that may arise within these unique relationships. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Barb Milner University of Phoenix 1625 West Fountainhead Parkway 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Phoenix 2 hours

7/25 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Southwest Human Development Trainer Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 2 horas

7/25 Gratis

10:45 AM GD – All

Serie Corazón Nutrido - Parte Seis de Ocho Reconocimientos: Parte seis de ocho. Las Herramientas para la Construcción de Riqueza Interior. Los participantes aprenderán sobre el reconocimiento y el papel que desempeñan en la creación de la riqueza interior del niño, mejorando la relación con el niño, y aumenta la autoestima del niño. Los participantes son introducidos a los cuatro métodos eficaces de reconocimiento verbal y cómo utilizarlos para promover opciones y comportamientos positivos por parte de los niños que atienden. Entrenadora: Wendy Puga Locacion: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Registrarse: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Tempe 3.5 hours

7/25 Free

1:30 PM GD – 0-2

A Compassionate Sense of Wonder Socialization, guidance and discipline for infants and toddlers during each developmental stage will be discussed as well as reasons for children’s behavior based on their individual needs, abilities and temperament Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Barb Milner University of Phoenix 1625 West Fountainhead Parkway 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Phoenix 2 hours

7/25 $20

5:00 PM HS – All

First Aid Number one injuries for children are fractures, do you know what to do or the signs? Learn about bodily injuries and proper procedures to take in case of emergencies. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman Pre-Kademy 1945 West Dunlap Avenue, Suite 2 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 hours

7/26 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Positive Discipline Act Don’t Talk WE TALK TOO MUCH!! Did you know over 75% of our problems would disappear if we talked less and acted more? Children tune adults out because adults talk too much!! Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue, Suite 106 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 horas

8/1 Gratis

8:15 AM GD – All

Serie Corazón Nutrido - Parte Siete de Ocho Restablecimientos con Niños-La Clave de Consecuencias, parte siete de ocho ayuda a los participantes a entender el concepto de "reajuste", transformando el comportamiento negativo a comportamiento positivo poniendo atención, retroalimentando y dando emoción, mientras que el comportamiento es bueno o neutral (tiempo-in) y nada cuando el comportamiento es negativo (tiempo fuera).

Phoenix 3 hours

8/1 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-5

Get Ready for Reading This workshop will demonstrate how to help develop early literacy skills in children birth to five. Participants will receive ideas as well as take-home activities to help children enter kindergarten ready to learn how to read. Each participant will also receive a free picture book for the classroom! Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Alison Dragonetti and Anna White Acacia Library 750 East Townley Avenue alison.dragonetti@phoenix.gov Phoenix Public Library

Phoenix 2 horas

8/1 Gratis

10:45 AM GD – All

Serie Corazón Nutrido - Parte Ocho de Ocho Notching It Up - Parte ocho de ocho en la serie de Corazón Nutrido reúne el conocimiento obtenido en los módulos anteriores que guían a los proveedoras/ administradores a una aplicación coordinada de las técnicas, herramientas y estrategias de la seria para apoyar su trabajo con niños y familias.

Entrenadora: Wendy Puga Locacion: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28, Registrarse: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Entrenadora: Wendy Puga Locacion: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Registrarse: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Phoenix 4 hours

Phoenix 2 hours

8/1 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Patient Parenting We must understand as parents and care providers that there should be encouragement, guidance, motivation, and assurance to bring a child to a status of success, instead of focusing on things that a child does wrong, and being quick to judge and strike with a sharp tongue of discipline. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue, Suite 106 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

8/8 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Southwest Human Development Trainer Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 hours

8/8 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Reframing Discipline Three: Understanding Difficult Behavior This video based workshop will focus on reading the messages that misbehavior is most often communicating. Caregivers will learn useful strategies for dealing with difficult behavior stemming from unmet needs, a lack of skills. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Lil World Daycare Preschool LLC 5644 South 16th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Glendale 2 hours

8/8 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Health and Safety Practices for Young Children Recent statistics indicate that 3 out of 10 children require medical help as a result of an accident. What makes these statistics so startling is that most of these injures could have been prevented. By applying and maintaining health, safety and child-proofing measures, child care providers can make their sites secure and safe for the children in their care. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Nana’s Place Preschool Academy 10046 North 43rd Avenue Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 8 hours

8/8 and 8/22 Free

8:00 AM GD – 0-5

Patty Merk, Ph.D. , Stephanie Copeland, MAS-IFP and Detza Van Bogaert, MSW University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 4341 East Broadway Road 602-827-8229 smartell@email.arizona.edu University of Arizona – Maricopa County Cooperative Extension

Avondale 16 hours

8/8 and 8/15 Free

8:30 AM GD – 0-2

CSEFEL Infant/Toddlers Series – Promoting Social and Emotional Competence These two-eight hour sessions will increase your skills on how to promote social and emotional skills with infants and toddlers. Trainer: Ronnie Armstrong Location: La Petite Academy 13003 West McDowell Road Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Phoenix 2 hours

8/8 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Super Groups The training provides practical strategies for engaging children while handling typical guidance challenges. The training offers three components: Come Join In!, Give Yourself a Hand , and Once Upon a Time. Trainer: Holly King Location: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Register: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agency: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 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

Maricopa Tempe 4 hours

8/8 Free

9:00 AM OT – All

Tempe 7 hours

8/8 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Wired for Success® Workshops explore brain development with a special focus on Security, Touch, Eyes (vision), Play, and Sound, the five key components of NDI’s S.T.E.P.S.® curriculum and practical methods for stimulating healthy brain development in children.

Niños Primero Nos enfocaremos en los paralelos entre cuidado incluivo y cuidado responsivo, en asociarnos con familias y especialistas de intervención temprana para discutir estrategias y adaptar juguetes y materiales al su medio ambiente.

Trainer: New Directions Institute Staff Location: Tempe St. Luke’s Medical Office Building Suite 208 1492 South Mill Street Register: 480-784-5588 or info@newdirectionsinstitute.org Agency: New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Entrenadora: Eve Del Real Locacion: University of Phoenix 1625 West Fountainhead Parkway Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc

Mesa 4 hours

8/8 Free

9:00 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: Banner Desert Medical Center Juniper Rm. Rosati Education Center 1400 South Dobson Register: 602-230-2273 or info@newdirectionsinstitute.org Agency: New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Phoenix 2 hours

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

8/8 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Southwest Human Development Trainer Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 2 hours

8/8 Free

1:00 PM GD – All

Nutrition and Fitness for Children Child Care Provider will learn about the food pyramid and healthy eating, activities for children using fun and fitness, and how to involve the whole family. Trainer: Holly King Location: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Register: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agency: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 hours

8/8 Free

5:00 PM GD – All

Phoenix 1.5 horas

8/15 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – All

Dealing with Bullying Bullying occurs when an individual or group deliberately misuses power, strength to physically and/or mentally harm a vulnerable person. Aggressive behavior that’s hurtful and threatening.

Crecimiento y Desarrollo Discute la importancia de una buena educación en la primera infancia en el desarrollo del cerebro. Identifica las etapas básicas del crecimiento y desarrollo del niño desde el nacimiento hasta cinco años.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Entrenador: Locacion: Registrarse: Agencia:

Michael Freeman Pre-Kademy 1945 West Dunlap Ave Suite 2 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 hours

8/15 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Welcoming All Children This workshop provides opportunities for providers to examine their beliefs about creating caring communities that include children with disabilities, and to begin to identify strategies for success. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 1.5 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Desert Dawn Private School 15815 North 40th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

8/15 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Growth and Development Discusses the importance of good early childhood education on brain development. Identifies the basic stages of child growth and development from birth to five years. Trainer: Maricopa Department of Public Health Child Care Nurse Consultants Location: Maricopa Department of Public Health 4041 North Central Avenue, 14th Floor Register: ClaudiaCorral@mail.maricopa.gov Agency: Maricopa County Department of Public Health

Maricopa Department of Public Health Child Care Nurse Consultants Maricopa Department of Public Health 4041 North Central Avenue, 14th Floor ClaudiaCorral@mail.maricop.gov Maricopa County Department of Public Health

Surprise 2 hours

8/18 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Building Relationships with Families (Part Two) This workshop will offer participants the opportunity to: explore the factors that contribute to one’s culture; identify key elements to culturally responsive child care; and learn strategies for being responsive. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Above and Beyond Preschool 17475 West Bell Road Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 4 hours

8/19 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Overprotecting-Spoiling-Rescuing You will not end up with a child who grows into a happy, successful adult if you overprotect, spoil, and rescue. Give them opportunities to develop, fail, and be disappointed THAT is called raising a child. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue, Suite 106 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 4 hours

8/22 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Phoenix 4 hours

8/27 Free

5:00 PM GD – All

Positive Discipline Act Don’t Talk WE TALK TOO MUCH!! Did you know over 75% of our problems would disappear if we talked less and acted more? Children tune adults out because adults talk too much!!

Problem Solving as a Team If there were no such thing as problems we would not grow as human beings. With problems come solutions, creativity, confidence and self awareness. Embrace any problem and find its worth.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Tempe 7 hours

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue, Suite 106 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

8/22 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Extending the Dance At this session for center directors and administrators, we will explore PITC’s Essential Policies and how they support the development of emotionally secure relationships in the group care setting. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Barb Milner University of Phoenix 1625 West Fountainhead Parkway 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Tempe 7 horas

8/22 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Llevando el Compas Experiencias tempranas tienen una poderosa influencia en el desarrollo infantil y son una base para el aprendizaje futuro. En esta sesión, discutiremos como podemos apoyar el desarrollo socio-emocional positivo. Entrenadora: Locacion: Registrarse: Agencia:

Eve Del Real University of Phoenix 1625 West Fountainhead Parkway 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue, Suite 106 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 hours

8/29 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

A Guide for Your Survivors Family first, a valid will, taking care of money matters, insurance policy, protecting property, all this while grieving. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue, Suite 106 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 hours

8/29 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Ages and Stages of Infants and Toddlers The goal of this class is to increase parents’ awareness for appropriate expectations. Trainer: Holly King Location: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Register: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agency: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 hours

8/29 Free

1:00 PM GD – 0-2

Ways to Enhance Positive Brain Development Parents gain an understanding of the developmental changes occurring in the brains of young children and teens and techniques parents can utilize to improve that development. Trainer: Holly King Location: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Register: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agency: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Phoenix 2 hours

8/30 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Boredom In today’s society children have more distractions of entertainment than ever before. Television and video games have made their way into American homes and into our children’s lives. Without these electronics children become idle which brings about boredom. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue, Suite 106 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 hours

9/1 Free

6:00 PM GD – 2-5

Phoenix 2 hours

9/5 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Southwest Human Development Trainer Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 4 hours

9/5 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Most Common Medication Medications come in every shape size, color and are used for so many purposes to make us feel better, but do you understand them and how they affect us? Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman Pre-Kademy 1945 West Dunlap Avenue, Suite 2 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 hours

9/5 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Bigger Than Books Bigger than Books demonstrates how adult–child readaloud times help children learns important literacy skills. With strategies for reading aloud and suggestions for making stories come alive in the classroom/ and child care centers and homes.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 4 hours

9/6 Free

5:00 PM GD – All

Preschool and Child Care Some parents can’t stay home with their child and the only other option is to choose a all day child care facility, you have to do your homework and then be confident with your choice remember children absorb your energy. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman Pre-Kademy 1945 West Dunlap Avenue, Suite 2 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 4 hours

9/10 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Shyness Most people think that children are born shy. They may be labeled shy when they are introverted. Children may use your labeling them as shy to gain attention and because of this may lose out on many opportunities to strive. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue, Suite 106 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Glendale 2 hours

9/12 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Southwest Human Development Trainer Nana’s Place Preschool Academy 10046 North 43rd Avenue Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 2 hours

9/12 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Social Emotional Growth and Socialization in Young Children This workshop addresses the healthy emotional development of children from birth through age three and the types of early experiences that are necessary to nurture this growth. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Lil World Daycare Preschool LLC 5644 South 16th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or www.swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 16 hours

9/12 and 9/19 Free

8:00 AM GD – 0-2

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: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 16 hours

9/12 and 9/19 Free

8:30 AM GD – 0-2

CSEFEL Infant/Toddlers Series – Promoting Social and Emotional Competence These two-eight hour sessions will increase your skills on how to promote social and emotional skills with infants and toddlers. Trainer: Ronnie Armstrong Location: Orangewood Christian Academy 7510 North 27th Avenue Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Tempe 4 hours

9/12 Free

9:00 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: Tempe St. Luke’s Medical Office Building Suite 208 1492 South Mill Street Register: 480-784-5588 or info@newdirectionsinstitute.org Agency: New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Tempe 7 horas

9/12 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Unidos en el Corazón Reflexionaremos en el cuidado de infantes y niños pequeños dentro de grupos. Discutiremos cómo desarrollar una relación responsiva con cada niño y su familia, dentro del contexto del grupo. Entrenadora: Eve Del Real Locacion: University of Phoenix 1625 West Fountainhead Parkway Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc

Scottsdale 6 hours

9/14 $100

8:30 AM GD – 2-5+

The Magic of Storytelling: The Gateway to Literacy Literacy begins with telling our story. Discover playful and creative ways to engage children in speaking and writing about their lives. Shadow classrooms and participate in afternoon workshop. (Six CEUs) Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Mary Ann Biermeier - Online Coursework Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool 25150 North Pima Road Diana Englund at 480-585-9448 ext 2 INSPIRE Early Childhood Leadership Series

Phoenix 2 hours

9/18 Free

5:00 PM GD – All

Suicide and Cutting Threats of suicide should always be taken seriously. Most do not result in suicide, but do not take the chance by ignoring them. Cutting cannot be looked at as a trend take a close look at the friends they are hanging with. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman SontarahLife 8900 North Central Avenue, Suite 106 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Phoenix 2 hours

9/19 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Temper Tantrms Temper tantrums can cause embarrassment for you and your child. But surely this can come from you dragging a child to places they don’t have the resources to handle… Listen, they are human. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 1.5 hours

Michael Freeman Pre-Kademy 1945 West Dunlap Avenue, Suite 2 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

9/19 Free

9:00 AM HS – All

Immunizations in Child Care Discuss the importance of immunizations in child care and the role of the child care provider in immunization compliance. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Maricopa County Department of Public Health Child Care Nurse Consultants Maricopa County Department of Public Health 4041 North Central Avenue, 14th Floor ClaudiaCorral@mail.maricopa.gov Maricopa County Department of Public Health

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 1.5 horas

9/19 Gratis

9:00 AM HS – All

Phoenix 2 hours

9/26 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Vacunas requeridas en Centros de Cuidado de Niños/ Guarderías Discutir el importance de inmunizaciones en el cuidado infantil y el papel de proveedor de cuidado infantil en el cumplimiento de la inmunización.

Child Abuse – It’s Everyone’s Problem This presentation discusses the warning signs present in the child, causes/risk factors of child abuse and neglect, how to make a report to CDS and the mandated reporting guidelines in Arizona.

Entrenador: Locacion: Registrarse: Agencia:

Tempe 7 horas

9/19 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Estableciendo el Cimiento Esta sesión se enfoca en el apoyo a infantes y niños por medio de un resumen del desarrollo temprano del cerebro, planeación de currículo apropiado, desarrollo de lenguaje y discubrimientos de la infancia.

Phoenix 2 hours

9/26 Free

1:00 PM GD – All

Bullying Prevention and Intervention for School Staff Bullying is a serious problem in our schools today. Child Care Providers/Teachers learn what to do to help a child deal with bullying and identify key social skills that can help prevent young people from becoming victims or bullies.

Entrenadora: Eve Del Real Locacion: University of Phoenix 1625 West Fountainhead Parkway Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc

Phoenix 2 hours

Phoenix 3 hours

9/22 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-5

Celebrating Language and Literacy This interactive training offers stimulating discussion and activities in tandem with two training videos: Celebrating Language and Literacy for Infants, Toddlers and Twos which explores the development of early literacy skills in the context of caring relationships with adults. Trainer: Holly King Location: Child and Family Resources, Inc. 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Register: 520-320-2204/www.seedsaz.eventbrite.com SEEDSWorkshops@cfraz.org Agency: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

9/26 Free

1:00 PM GD – 0-5

Alison Dragonetti, Anna White Mesquite Library 4525 East Paradise Village Parkway North alison.dragonetti@phoenix.gov Phoenix Public Library

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa – Navajo Phoenix 4 hours

9/26 Free

5:00 PM GD – All

Traveling Vacations are for family memories, but they can be a nightmare or they can be fun. Is your vacation built around adult fun or children fun, this may determine nightmare or fun… Buckle up! Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Michael Freeman Pre-Kademy 1945 West Dunlap Avenue, Suite 2 Tasha Freeman at 602-997-2371 SontarahLife

Scottsdale 6 hours

9/28 $100

8:30 AM GD – 2-5+

Show Low 2 hours

7/9 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-2

Activities for Infants and Ones Come learn about activities and opportunities for infants and one year olds that enhance their development and provide positive emotional experiences while in your care. Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Kidz Town 1233 Fawnbrook Building E and F Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Show Low 2 hours

8/11 Free

6:30 PM GD – ALL

From Theory to Practice: Creative Literacy We were born to create! Discover the rise in student engagement when teachers provide interesting and creative materials. Shadow classrooms and participate in afternoon workshop. (SixCEUs)

Running, Rolling, Tumbling Participants will learn the impact big body play has on children’s physical development learning while supporting the development of social awareness, emotional thinking, and language skills.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Kidz Town 1233 Fawnbrook Building E and F Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Mary Ann Biermeier - Online Coursework Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool 25150 North Pima Road Diana Englund at 480-585-9448 ext 2 INSPIRE Early Childhood Leadership Series

Navajo Whiteriver 2 hours

7/7 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-2

Sharon Raban Chaghache Child Care 309 North Second Avenue www.easterseals.evenbrite.com or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Whiteriver 2 hours

8/13 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

Snacktivities: Eating Together Can Be Fun! Snack time provides opportunity for conversation which helps promote conceptual, sensory, social and language development. We will discuss various aspects related to snack cultural diversity, nutrition, hygiene, family style eating together. Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Chaghache Child Care 309 North Second Avenue Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Early Childhood Quarterly

Navajo – Pinal Whiteriver 2 hours

8/28 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Activities for Infants and One’s Come learn about activities and opportunities for infants and one year olds that enhance their development and provide positive emotional experiences while in your care. Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: ABCD Child Care 959 South Chief Avenue Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Show Low 2 hours

9/1 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

The Powerful Role of Stories in Supporting Early Language Stories are a central part of young children’s learning and their development of early language and literacy. Come see how! Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Kidz Town 1233 Fawnbrook Building E and F Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Whiteriver 2 hours

9/17 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

Everybody Wins – Conflict Resolution Strategies for School Age Programs 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.

Pinal Casa Grande 2 hours

7/7 Free

6:30 PM GD – 2-5

Bigger Than Books Bigger than Books demonstrates how adult-child readaloud times help children learn important literacy skills with strategies for reading aloud, and suggestions for making stories come alive in the classroom. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Casa Grande 2 hours

Ashley Loree Child and Family Resources, Inc. 1729 North Trekell Road, Suite 120 Angelica Peña at 520-320-2204 Child and Family Resources, Inc.

7/7 Free

6:30 PM GD – ALL

What is Domestic Violence? Teachers need to be aware that they may have children who have been exposed to domestic violence in their classroom. Come learn how to recognize Domestic Violence when you see it. Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: SB6- Parks and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Casa Grande 2 horas

7/11 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – All

Trainer: Sharon Raban Location: Chaghache Child Care 309 North Second Avenue Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Corriendo, Rodando y Girando Los participantes aprenderán el impacto del juego locomotor en el desarrollo físico y el aprendizaje del niño, mientras apoya el desarrollo de la consciencia social, pensamiento emocional y destrezas de lenguaje. Aprenda cómo incluir el juego locomotor en la rutina escolar para algo más que simplemente “quemar energías”.

Content Codes:

Entrenador: Lourdes Rodríguez Locación: Niños Contentos 567 West Barrus Street Registrarse: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agencia: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

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

Pinal Casa Grande 7 hours

7/11 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Being in Tune In this session, we will discuss how to develop settings and climates of care through which close relationships with children can be developed. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Eve Del Real Child and Family Resources, Inc 1729 North Trekell Road, Suite 120 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Casa Grande 2 horas

7/11 Gratis

11:00 AM GD – 0-5

Explorando la naturaleza Los participantes aprenderán porque explorar la naturaleza es una forma activa de aprendizaje para los niños y cómo incorporar los dominios del desarrollo para niños de manera natural en los ambientes en exteriores. Entrenador: Lourdes Rodríguez Locación: Niños Contentos 567 West Barrus Street Registrarse: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agencia: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Casa Grande 2 hours

7/13 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-2

Celebrating Language and Literacy for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos Explore the development of early literacy skills in the context of caring relationships with adults, and learn how everyday routines, experiences, and environments support children’s language development. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Ashley Loree Child and Family Resources, Inc. 1729 North Trekell Road, Suite 120 Angelica Peña at 520-320-2204 Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Coolidge 2 hours

7/14 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Teaching Children About Respect We will discuss how we as caregivers can teach children how to be respectful to others. We will discuss techniques that empower and encourage appropriate behavior in the children we work with. Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: Home Away From Home 800 West Vah Inn Road Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Casa Grande 3.5 hours

7/15 Fee

6:00 PM GD – 0-2

Fearful, Flexible and Feisty Participants will explore own temperament as well as discuss the implications of the differences and similarities of their temperament and those of the children in their care. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Casa Grande 2 hours

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

7/16 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

All They Do Is Play! Isn’t that okay? We’ll talk about creating enriching environments and how you can explain to parents what their children gain from activities such as block building, climbing and running. Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: Easter Seals Blake Foundation 1115 East Florence Boulevard, Suite A Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Early Childhood Quarterly

Pinal Casa Grande 2 hours

7/21 Free

6:30 PM GD – 5+

Super Groups Learn how to turn group time into an enjoyable, enriching learning experience for everyone! The training provides practical strategies for engaging children while handling typical guidance challenges. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Casa Grande 2 hours

Ashley Loree Child and Family Resources, Inc. 1729 North Trekell Road, Suite 120 Angelica Peña at 520-320-2204 Child and Family Resources, Inc.

7/23 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

Celebrating Likes and Differences Understanding the similarities and differences among one another. Young children can begin to understand that differences are to be celebrated. Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: Easter Seals Blake Foundation 1115 East Florence Boulevard, Suite A Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Casa Grande 3.5 hours

7/30 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-2

Establishing the Need for Quality This session focuses attention on the harmful effects of poor quality child care on children and identifies critically important steps to improve infant and toddler care. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Casa Grande 2 hours

7/30 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

You Are Safe Here Early identification of difficulties caused by exposure to domestic violence can lead to earlier and more effective support and intervention for young children and families. Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: SB6 - Parks and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Apache Junction 2 hours

8/6 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Extreme Classroom Makeover You know your classroom has potential. You’ve dreamed of what it could be like. Learn how to turn your everyday classroom into the classroom of your dreams! Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: SB6 – Empowerment Systems 2066 West Apache Trail, Suite104 Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Casa Grande 2 hours

8/11 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Learning to Listen, Learning to Help If children have adults in their lives who work together to be responsive and sensitive to their needs, they will be better able to cope with the effects of witnessing violence. Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: SB6- Parks and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

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Pinal Casa Grande 3.5 hours

8/12 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-2

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

Casa Grande 8 hours

8/15 and 8/22 Free

8:00 AM GD – 0-5

Brain Builders For Life This 16 hour interactive training will focus on integrating early brain development and typical child development for children prenatal to age three. The training will cover all domains of development. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Cathy Martinez and Sally Peoples St. Anthony’s Community Center 201 North Picacho Street Please call 520-836-5221 ext. 224 UofA Cooperative Extension, Pinal County

Casa Grande 2 horas

8/15 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – All

Influencias Culturales al Enseñar Lenguaje y Alfabetización Los proveedores reflexionará en la forma en que su cultura puede influir la forma en que enseñan y apoyan el aprendizaje temprano de los niños pequeños. Entrenador: Lourdes Rodríguez Locación: Niños Contentos 567 West Barrus Street Registrarse: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agencia: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Casa Grande 2 horas

8/15 Gratis

11:00 AM GD – All

Promoviendo el Comportamiento Pro-Social Las Destrezas sociales son de suma importancia para el aprendizaje de los niños. Los niños que están en riesgo de no aprender un comportamiento social positivo o que son identificados con alguna discapacidad frecuentemente necesitan una guía para promover la interacción social. Entrenador: Lourdes Rodríguez Locación: Niños Contentos 567 West Barrus Street Registrarse: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agencia: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Casa Grande 2 hours

8/25 Free

6:30 PM GD – ALL

Anger Management: Ways to Manage Conflict in the Classroom Teaching children other ways to negotiate and have effective conflict resolution skills. Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: SB6- Parks and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Casa Grande 3 hours

8/29 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-5

Discovering Feelings Come and learn how to help children understand, identify, and express emotion; strategies to help develop emotional literacy; and how to help children begin to develop empathy for others. Trainer: David Sherwood Location: Easter Seals Blake Foundation 1115 East Florence Boulevard, Suite A Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

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Pinal Casa Grande 2 hours

9/1 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Apache Junction 2 hours

9/10 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

I Feel You: Effects of Vicarious Trauma In order to support children who witness violence, child care providers need to have an awareness on the impact of trauma and learn self-care strategies for their personal and professional selves.

Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: SB6- Parks and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: SB6 – Empowerment Systems 2066 West Apache Trail, Suite104 Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Coolidge 2 hours

Casa Grande 2 hours

9/3 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-5

Bring the Power of Puppets into the Classroom Whether it is reinforcing classroom rules, math, English, history or music, it is a great tool to use as a regular part of your classroom management and instructional techniques. Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: Home Away From Home 800 West Vah Inn Road Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Apache Junction 3 hours

9/5 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Self-Regulation in the Classroom Come and learn about what self-regulation looks like in young children, what can challenge children’s emerging regulation skills, and how to support this process in the classroom. Trainer: Jessica Coplan Location: Easter Seals Blake Foundation 288 North Ironwood Drive, Suite115 Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

9/15 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Understanding and Working with Children involved with DCS and Foster Care In order to support children who are involved with DCS we need to understand their journey. Gain insight and explore interventional strategies that help children develop age appropriate coping skills. Trainer: Jeanne Velasquez Location: SB6- Parks and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Coolidge 2 hours

9/22 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Flannel Boards Galore! Participants will be able to learn how to teach and tell stories and get a hands-on experience in making and using flannel boards in their classrooms. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Jeanne Velasquez Home Away From Home 800 West Vah Inn Road www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

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Yavapai

Yavapai Prescott 2 hours

7/8 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-2

Create a Special Place For Me: Developmental Appropriate Practices For Teaching Young Children Come discover more about the best teaching/caring techniques for children. Children will drive the curriculum and teachers will learn how to provide for more openended activities and child choice. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Pine Grove Preschool and Aftercare 217 Grove Avenue Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Prescott Valley 2 hours

7/9 Free

6:30 PM PA – All

Time Management This workshop will address the challenges faced by Child Care Providers in balancing activates throughout their day with children and at the same time managing their own personal and family needs. Strategies will be offered to enhance time management skills. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer Learning Castle 4701 North Robert Road 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

Prescott 16 hours

7/18 and 7/25 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

CSEFEL Infant/Toddlers Series – Promoting Social and Emotional Competence These two-eight hour sessions will increase your skills on how to promote social and emotional skills with infants and toddlers. Trainer: Ronnie Armstrong Location: Yavapai College 1100 East Sheldon Street Room Suite 2-206 Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Prescott 2 hours

7/21 Free

6:15 PM GD – All

Splish, Splash-We’re Having a Blast You will learn new activities, themes, and games for outdoor play. Come and have fun as we explore fun activities to do with school-agers! Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Prescott YMCA 750 Whipple Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Cottonwood 2 hours

7/21 Free

6:30 PM HS – All

Health and Safety Practices This workshop will address strategies for keeping the child care environment safe and healthy. Hand washing and Diapering will be discussed. The wellness of the caregiver will also be addressed. 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 Sedona 3.5 hours

7/23 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-2

Clarkdale 2 hours

8/1 Free

11:00 AM GD – All

Bathing Children in Language We will discuss infant’s and toddler’s needs in terms of language development as they move through the ages of infancy. Strategies for promoting language development will be given.

The Three S’s of Outdoor Play-Safety, Supervision, and SkillAppropriate Play We will learn effective ways to supervise the children, hazards to look for on the playground, and some fun activities to do with the children outdoors.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Building Blocks 2191 Old Jerome Highway Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Tiffany Simon TBD 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Prescott 2 hours

7/23 Free

6:30 PM HS – All

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

Clarkdale 2 hours

8/1 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Building Blocks to Math This is a preschool workshop in which we will discover how mathematics learning builds on the curiosity and enthusiasm of the children. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Building Blocks 2191 Old Jerome Highway Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Prescott 2 hours

8/5 Free

6:15 PM GD – All

Building Blocks to Math This is a preschool workshop in which we will discover how mathematics learning builds on the curiosity and enthusiasm of the children. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Prescott YMCA 750 Whipple Street Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Prescott Valley 2 hours

8/13 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-2

Understanding Temperaments This workshop will help child care providers understand the differences among various age levels and temperaments of children. Participants will learn strategies on how to adapt their programs to meet the individual needs of children based on these differences. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer Learning Castle 4701 North Robert Road 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

Early Childhood Quarterly

Yavapai Cottonwood 4 hours

8/15 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Influence of Culture on Caregiving This workshop will assist Child Care Professionals with information on how culture influences routines, caregiving style, and parenting choices. Participants will also learn tips for resolving culturally based dilemmas with families. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Prescott 7 hours

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

8/15 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Prescott Valley 2 hours

9/5 Free

9:00 AM GD – 2-5

Building Blocks to Math This is a preschool workshop in which we will discover how mathematics learning builds on the curiosity and enthusiasm of the children. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Learning Castle Children’s Center 4701 North Robert Road Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Prescott Valley 2 hours

9/5 Free

11:30 AM GD – 2-5

Children First We will focus on the parallels between inclusive and responsive caregiving and on partnering with families, early intervention specialists and discuss strategies for adapting toys, materials and the environment.

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Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Learning Castle Children’s Center 4701 North Robert Road Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Tiffany Simon TBD 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Prescott 2 hours

8/25 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 Valley 4 hours

9/10 Free

6:30 PM PA – All

Stress Busters Working in the child care business often creates stressful situations. If these day to day stressors are not addressed, you can become burnt out. This fun and interactive workshop explores signs of stress and factors that contribute to feeling of stress. Participants will learn strategies that will build coping skills in order to alleviate stress. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer Learning Castle 4701 North Robert Road 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

Early Childhood Quarterly

Yavapai Sedona 2 hours

9/12 Free

9:00 AM GD – 5+

Who’s In Charge? In this workshop we will discuss the role of the teacher and how to manage the classroom and the children in your care. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Precious Stones 390 Dry Creek Road Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Sedona 2 hours

9/12 Free

11:30 AM GD – 2-5

Hands on Art Projects for Preschoolers 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: Tina LeBaron Location: Precious Stones 390 Dry Creek Road Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Chino Valley 2 hours

9/19 Free

9:00 AM GD – 2-5

Linking Literacy with Preschoolers This workshop will provide practical everyday activities to link language development and literacy in the preschool classroom. Age appropriate suggestions for writing experiences and books to use will be presented. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Valley Learning Center 2235 South Highway 89 Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Prescott 7 hours

9/19 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Tiffany Simon TBD 1-877-733-1270 aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Chino Valley 2 hours

9/19 Free

11:30 AM GD – 2-5

Building Blocks to Science Participants will work on projects and bring ideas back to their centers. This workshop will also discuss different areas of science, why it is an important and often forgotten subject Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Valley Learning Center 2235 South Highway 89 Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Chino Valley 2 hours

9/19 Free

1:30 PM GD – 2-5

Building Blocks to Math This is a preschool workshop in which we will discover how mathematics learning builds on the curiosity and enthusiasm of the children. Trainer: Tina LeBaron Location: Valley Learning Center 2235 South Highway 89 Register: www.easterseals.evenbrite.com projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Early Childhood Quarterly

Yavapai Cottonwood 2 hours

9/22 Free

6:30 PM PA – All

Buena Vista Children’s Services Trainer Aspen Ridge Apartments 31 East Mingus Avenue 928-300-5720 or email ittp.bvcs@gmail.com Buena Vista Children’s Services

Cottonwood 4 hours

9/26 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

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

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Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Tempe, AZ Permit No. 117

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:

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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

Aviso Durante más de 25 años, la Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) ha proporcionado los servicios de Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) a las familias y proveedores ubicados en el centro y el norte de Arizona, incluyendo los condados de Maricopa, Pinal, Gila, Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo y Apache. Durante este tiempo, Child and Family Resources, Inc.(CFR) ha proporcionado los servicios de CCR&R en el sur de Arizona, incluyendo los condados de Pima, Santa Cruz, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Yuma, La Paz y Mohave. El Department of Economic Security (DES) ha decidido tener un solo contrato estatal para el programa de CCR&R. Como resultado, el 1 de julio de 2015, CFR ofrecerá estos servicios para todo el estado. Efectivo comenzando el 30 de junio de 2015, por favor, dirija todas sus preguntas a www.azchildcare.org o al 1-800-308-9000. ASCC agradece sinceramente las oportunidades que hemos tenido de proporcionar servicios y recursos para los proveedores de cuidado de niños de nuestra área de servicio por CCR&R durante los últimos 25 años. Valoramos las experiencias y relaciones que CCR&R ha establecido con la comunidad de niñez temprana y esperamos seguir trabajando con usted a través de nuestros programas de alta calidad que incluyen: Arizona Child Care Job Bank, Arizona Kith and Kin Project, Arizona Self-Study Project, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Child Care Injury Prevention Program, Child Care Professional Training, Growing Up Great, LaPaz/Mohave Professional Development, Niños en Mi Casa Program, Northern Arizona Early Childhood Training and Coaching Program, Phone Friend, Quality First Coaching and Assessment, Reading is Fundamental and T.E.A.C.H. Arizona. Por favor, visite nuestro sitio web www.asccaz.org o llame al 480-829-0500 para obtener información sobre nuestros otros programas y recursos. Gracias por su apoyo a la Assocaition for Supportive Child Care y al programa de Child Care Resource and Referral. Esperamos seguir trabajando juntos con usted para mejorar la calidad del cuidado de niños en Arizona. Gracias.

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

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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

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