Early Childhood Quarterly by ASCC

April – June 2014

A publication of:

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Meeting Arizona’s Child Care Needs

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Child Care Resource and Referral Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) provides services that connect families, providers, community leaders, and policy makers. CCR&R accomplishes this by working with the early care and education system in Arizona. CCR&R tracks and documents the supply of child care, as well as maintains a comprehensive data set of regulated child care programs throughout our state. As an integral part of our services we track annual statistics for the number of child care programs and providers, the number of referrals we provide, and the types of requests that we receive. In 2013, CCR&R served a total of 14,794 families. 3,182 families were provided information though phone referrals and 11,612 families received information via online referrals. Referral requests for referrals by type of setting were: ■■ 7,099 requests for referrals for child care centers. ■■ 6,118 requests for referrals for family child care homes. Families often request child care referrals by specific age group. In 2013, CCR&R provided: ■■ 3,319 requests for referrals for infants and toddlers. ■■ 2,855 requests for referrals for preschool-age children. ■■ 1,983 requests for referrals for school-age children. 2013 referral requests for full or part time were: ■■ 3,260 requests for full-time care. ■■ 276 referrals for part-time care. Families may also have special requests. These requests included: ■■ 214 requests for special-needs care. ■■ 1,372 requests for non-traditional hours (24 hour, overnight, weekend and extended hours care).

Referral Specialists provide valuable resources and child care information to families. Each call is customized to meet the specific needs of each individual family. CCR&R Specialists provide each referral with a detailed printout of each provider identified in the search for child care including: ■■

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Vacancy Checks: The CCR&R Specialists call individual providers to check the availability of the care needed. Referrals designed to meet family needs: Staff search based on criteria such as health care needs, non-traditional work hours, transportation needs, faith, bilingual, etc. to meet a family’s specific needs. Consumer Education: CCR&R Specialists provide information about child care options and answer questions families may have about child care in their community.

In 2013, family comments regarding CCR&R services included, “The representative that helped me was extremely nice and helpful. It was a great service and I should have used it ages ago. I recommend it to everyone I know” and “Excellent Service. Glad it is there as a valuable resource for the community” and “very friendly and helpful.” CCR&R is proud to partner with you, the child care provider, to meet child care needs in Arizona. CCR&R is funded through the Department of Economic Security. CCR&R is a partnership with the Association for Supportive Child Care (in collaboration with the Arizona Child Care Association) and Child & Family Resources, Inc. Feel free to call CCR&R with questions or to update your information. Please visit the CCR&R website at azchildren.org for additional information on CCR&R. Please call CCR&R at 602-244-2678 or 800-308-9000 or email Bhancock@asccaz.org if you need additional information. Submitted by Becky Hancock, Program Coordinator, Child Care Resource and Referral, Association for Supportive Child Care

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A publication of:

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Network Meetings

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Articles

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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,

Community Trainings (by county)

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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 480-8290500 x1206. Para obtener este documento en otro formato u obtener informacion adicional sobre esta politica Anaiis Ballesteros a 480-829-0500 x1221 o 800-535-4599 x1221.

Article and Training Submission Information Articles must be relevant to the early education profession, be written at a level appropriate to a varied audience and be no more than 500 words in length. Limit recognition of specific programs or services to a description within the article. Articles should be single spaced, left justified and free of special formatting features such as columns and indentations. For questions, please call Anaiis Ballesteros at 480829-0500 x1206 or 800-535-4599 x1206. Submit articles and trainings to Anaiis Ballesteros at aballesteros@asccaz.org. All articles and training submissions are due by May 2 for the July - September 2014 Early Childhood Quarterly publication.

Deben ser pertinentes a la profesión temprana de la educación, escritos en un nivel apropiado a un público variado y no ser más de 500 palabras en longitud. Limite el reconocimiento de programas o de servicios específicos a una descripción dentro del artículo. Los artículos deben tener espacios sencillos, justificados a la izquierda y ser libres de caracteres especiales de formato tales como columnas y muescas. Entregue los artículos vía el correo electrónico a Anaiis Ballesteros a aballesteros@asccaz.org o Anaiis Ballesteros a 480-829-0500 x1221. Toda información de artículos debe ser entregada antes del 2 de mayo para la publicación Trimestral de la Niñez Temprana de julio septiembre 2014.

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Family Child Care Network Meetings

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

Learn new information on child care issues.

Meet family child care professionals in the valley.

Discuss topics in a positive, encouraging environment.

Access resources that pertain to family child care providers.

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

All family child care providers

Agencies that support family child care providers

Advocates for early care and education

Listed to the right are the dates, topics, and locations of the upcoming Family Child Care Network Meetings for 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 at 480-829-0500 x1144, 800-535-4599 x1144 or syoungman@asccaz.org.

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East Valley Meetings April 14 Developmental Learning Goals June 9 Positive Guidance Meetings 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 Meeting May 12 Positive Guidance Meeting held at: Cartwright Family Resource Center 4308 North 51st Avenue, Suite 103 Phoenix

Early Childhood Network (ECN) Meetings Reach Out and Connect

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

Exchange information about workshops and events in your community

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

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

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

Spring 2014 Schedule April 2 8:00 - 9:00 AM 3910 South Rural Road Suite O Tempe, AZ Conference Room

May 7 8:00 - 9:00 AM 3910 South Rural Road Suite O Tempe, AZ Conference Room

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

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

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Provider Appreciation Day May 9, 2014

The Friday before Mother’s Day in May is a special day, created to celebrate all child care providers. We want to celebrate: • •

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Dedicated, hardworking child care providers, who partner with parents to raise their children. Amazing providers, who make it possible for parents to go to work, comforted in the knowledge that their child is not only being wellcared for, but are involved in a happy creative learning environment. Remarkable providers who realize how important their jobs are to care and educate our precious children, our future.

Provider Appreciation Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate child care providers and recognize their tireless efforts. Show your appreciation to them and express to them how much they mean to all of us.

The Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) is focused on the needs of children and families and believes that every child should be provided the best possible care and nurturing. ASCC thanks all child care providers and recognizes their tireless efforts in caring for Arizona’s most precious investment, our children. On the Association for Supportive Child Care’s (ASCC) Facebook page, we invite you to share why you enjoy being a child care provider. Submitted by Monica Horner, Program Coordinator, Niños en Mi Casa, ASCC Provider Appreciation Day Committee Chair

Provider Appreciation Day! Celebrate all Child Care Providers on May 9., 2014 Check out www.facebook.com/ASCCAZ for more information. 6

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Announcement of Reporting Changes for Mandated Reporters During the most recent Arizona legislative session, changes to the mandated reporting law, A.R.S. § 13-3620, went into effect. Previously, mandated reporters were required to submit follow-up written reports within 72 hours of calling in reports to the Child Abuse Hotline. These follow-up written reports are no longer required. Additionally, the Division of Children, Youth and Families is pleased to introduce a new, secure online reporting website, launched on January 6, 2014. Through the website, all mandated reporters will be able to electronically submit non-emergency reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment to the Child Abuse Hotline. Non-emergency reports are those in which a child is not at immediate risk of abuse or neglect that could result in serious harm. Mandated reporters will be able to submit non-emergency reports 24 hours a day without wait times. As part of the online process, the person making the report (reporting source) will be required to provide contact information. A representative from the Child Abuse Hotline may contact the source for additional information, if necessary. All emergency situations in which a child faces an immediate risk of abuse or neglect that could result in serious harm must still be reported by calling 911 or 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445); however, the previously required written follow-up is no longer required. If unsure whether the report is an emergency, call the Child Abuse Hotline to make a report. Any concerns for the safety of a child due to abuse, neglect or abandonment must be reported by: ■■ Calling 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445) ■■ TDD: 602-530-1831 (1-800-530-1831) ■■ or Accessing the online reporting service at http://www.azdes.gov/dcyf/cps/mandated_reporters/ (effective January 6, 2014). We are confident that this process will make it more convenient to meet the mandatory reporting requirement and help ensure child safety. Thank you for your continued commitment to keeping Arizona's children safe! Submitted by Jutta Ulrich, Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), Department of Economic Security

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program • Under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI & VII), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008, the Department prohibits discrimination in admissions, programs, services, activities, or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and retaliation. The Department must make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service or activity. For example, this means if necessary, the Department must provide sign language interpreters for people who are deaf, a wheelchair r accessible location, or enlarged print materials. It also means that the Department will take any other reasonable action that allows you to take part in and understand a program or activity, including making reasonable changes to 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, contact your local office; TTY/TDD Services: 7-1-1. • Ayuda gratuita con traducciones relacionadas a los servicios de DES está disponible a solicitud del cliente.

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Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) Technical Assistance Phone Support through the Birth to Five Helpline

The goal of the CCHC Technical Assistance is to provide child care/preschool providers and early childhood educators up-to-date, evidence-based information on health and safety designed specifically for children birth to five. Sample topics include: ■■ Sanitation ■■ Communicable Disease ■■ Medication Regimen ■■ Nutrition ■■ Oral Health ■■ Physical Activity ■■ Growth and Development ■■ Caretaking/Parenting ■■ Child Abuse/Neglect Concerns ■■ Community Resources ■■ Local Health & Safety Trainings ■■ Policies and Procedures based on information provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Caring for our Children If you are part of Quality First, you can also request a CCHC assignment or tier level change as needed. Call the Birth to Five Helpline at 1-877-705-KIDS (5437) and request to speak with the CCHC technical assistant OR email questions, concerns or requests directly to: anabae@email.arizona.edu Submitted by Ana Bae, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

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Child Care Market Rate Survey The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Child Care Administration will be conducting a Child Care Market Rate Survey in the Spring of 2014. This is the 13th survey that has been conducted since 1989. During the survey, all identifiable Arizona child care providers are contacted by telephone. General questions are asked regarding rates charged for child care, ages of children cared for, number of children in care and the days and hours that care is available. The average survey call takes about ten minutes. Information provided by providers is only used to look at the whole picture. All individual information provided is kept confidential. The survey is required by federal regulations and is used by DES in analyzing and evaluating factors that impact the availability of child care. The information is also useful to policy makers and child care advocates as they seek to improve child care subsidies and the child care delivery system in Arizona. DES asks that all providers participate when contacted. The time given for this effort is appreciated and assists the state in providing better services to children and child care providers. Questions regarding the survey should be directed to Jakob Raskob, DES Child Care Administration at 602-542-1957.

Encuesta Sobre el Costo de Cuidado de Niños en el Mercado El Departamento de Seguridad Económica de Arizona (DES) y la Administración del Cuidado de Niños, estará conduciendo una encuesta sobre el costo de Cuidado de Niños en el Mercado en la primavera de 2014. Esta encuesta será el decimotercero que se haya conducido desde 1989. Durante la encuesta, todos los proveedores identificados de cuidado de niños en Arizona serán contactados por teléfono. Se harán preguntas generales acerca del cobro por el cuidado de niños, edades, número de niños bajo cuidado, días y horas en cuales esta disponible el cuidado. El tiempo promedio de la llamada toma alrededor de diez minutos. La información obtenida de los proveedores será usada solamente en colectivo. Toda la información obtenida de los proveedores será confidencial. La encuesta es requerida por regulaciones federales y es usada solamente por DES para analizar y evaluar factores que impactan la disponibilidad de cuidado de niños. Esta información también es muy útil para personas que trabajan en las normas y abogan para mejorar el cuidado de niños, los subsidios, y la forma del sistema del cuidado de niños en Arizona. El Departamento de Seguridad Económica pide a todos los proveedores que participen cuando sean contactados. El tiempo que se emplee en este esfuerzo es muy apreciado ya que asiste al estado a proveer mejores servicios a los niños y a los proveedores de cuidado de niños. Si tiene preguntas sobre la encuesta, favor de dirigirlas a Jakob Raskob, Departamento de Seguridad Económica (DES) Administración de Cuidado de Niños 602-542-1957.

Submitted by Jakob Raskob, Department of Economic Security Child Care Administration

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Child Care Professional Training (CCPT) Program Below are actual informational requests about the CCPT Program from people just like you! •

I only have three months experience taking care of children in a child care setting, but would like to get more information about child development.

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Is this CCPT training useful to become a Child Care Center Director?

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I am interested in attending the CCPT classes so I can be better prepared to open a Family Child Care Group Home.

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I want to start a child care business from home and thought this could be a great start. How would I go about this?

If you have ever thought you would like to work as a child care and early education professional, then see what the Child Care Professional Training (CCPT) Program has to offer! Child Care Professional Training (CCPT) is a two-week (60 hour) course provided with funding from the Department of Economic Security, Child Care Administration (DES/CCA). This training prepares individuals with minimal or no work experience for employment in the child care and early education field.

Qualified CCPT instructors deliver the training modules in a traditional, face-to-face, classroom setting, using a combination of hands on, lecture and visual learning styles to engage students. At the end of the training, you will be offered the choice of receiving either 60 training hours or three (3) college credits through Rio Salado College, in CFS 178-“Survey of Early Childhood Education”. Also included in every CCPT session is a CPR & First Aid Certification class approved by the American Heart Association and the rolling of fingerprints for those students in need of a fingerprint card for employment. Seating is limited to 20 participants and preregistration is required. To register for a session in Maricopa County, please contact Kerry Reband, Association for Supportive Child Care (ASCC) CCPT Training Specialist at 480-829-0500 x1137, or 800-535-4599 x1137 or by email at kreband@asccaz.org. See the Maricopa County training schedule below. For CCPT Trainings in Apache, Coconino, Gila, Navajo, Pinal and Yavapai Counties, please contact Cindy Cain M.Ed at 928-776-2056 or by email at Cindy. cain@yc.edu. Submitted by Monica Horner, Program Coordinator, Niños en Mi Casa, Association for Supportive Child Care

Upcoming Maricopa County Trainings: April 7-18, 2014 English West Valley May 5-16, 2014 Refugee (Language TBD ) Central Valley June 9-20, 2014 Spanish West Valley July 7-18, 2014 English East Valley August 4-15, 2014 Spanish Central Valley September 15-26, 2014 English Central Valley

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Professional Career Pathway Project Do you spend your days working with young children, wishing you could improve the quality of care you provide and increase your knowledge? Would you like to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or a Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education but the classes are too expensive? The Professional Career Pathway Project (PCPP) is a scholarship grant funded by DES and First Things First. If you are currently working in the field of Early Childhood (home & center child care, preschool, Head Start, etc.) PCPP will pay tuition for up to 12 credits a year and a stipend for your books. PCPP will even pay the CDA Assessment fee of $425 for eligible participants. For more information email linda.williamstuenge@centralaz.edu. Seventeen community colleges throughout Arizona offer the Professional Career Pathway Project. They are: Arizona Western Central Arizona College Chandler-Gilbert College Cochise College Coconino Community College Eastern Arizona College Glendale Community College Mesa Community College Yavapai College

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

Submitted by Linda Williams-Tuenge, Outreach Program Specialist, Professional Career Pathway

Announcing the Third Annual EMPOWER Conference Save the Date! Empowering Habits, Empowering Lives Superheroes Soaring To New Heights! Join early childhood development partners from across the state as we explore the Empower standards and policies, and discuss ways that we can be an everyday Superhero for Health! The conference will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Desert Willow Conference Center- 4340 E Cotton Center Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85040. This is an all day and free conference. Please mark your calendar now! Seats book very fast! Check back often for conference updates and registration on the EMPOWER website: www.theempowerpack.org . Submitted by Sawsan Madanat, Empower Program Specialist, Arizona Department of Health Services

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Niños en Mi Casa Program The process to become a Department of Economic Security (DES) Certified Family Child Care Provider can be a bewildering experience. The Niños en Mi Casa Program exists solely to aid interested individuals in that process to start a family child care business in your own home. Just think of being self-employed, working from home, setting your own hours and rates, helping children learn skills they need to be successful and taking a step towards professionalism in the child care and early education field. The Niños Program presents monthly orientations, which are offered in English, Spanish and various refugee languages, where you will hear an in-depth presentation of DES certification requirements. Niños Staff will discuss and instruct you in the use and completion of required DES forms. Application packets are provided to you at the orientation and include all required DES forms. Once you submit an application, you will be assigned a Niños Specialist to work with you. The Specialist will: ■■ Offer technical assistance in the form of one-on-one home visits to help you safeguard your home ■■ Provide applicant support in the form of a small financial assistance grant for qualifying applicants for items required for certification, such as TB testing or immunizations, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, locking door knobs or child care liability insurance. ■■ Present you with eight (8) hours of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) trainings prior to your DES certification

In Maricopa County, DES is currently recruiting from the following areas: Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Tempe, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and Scottsdale. Please call the Association for Supportive Child Care's (ASCC) Niños en Mi Casa Program to complete an intake with one of our Specialists who will register you for the orientation. In Maricopa County, please call 480-829-0500 x1415 or by email to mhorner@asccaz.org. If you reside in Coconino County, please call 928-714-1716 or 800-222-3574 or contact us by email at pstefani@asccaz.org. For further information, please visit our website at www.asccaz.org. Once there, please click on ASCC Programs and then on Niños en Mi Casa. We look forward to working with you. Submitted by Monica Horner, Program Coordinator, Niños en Mi Casa, Association for Supportive Child Care

The Niños Program will also include (at no cost to you): ■■ Fingerprint rolling and payment for your Level One Fingerprint Card ■■ Schedule and paying for a CPR/First Aid class approved by the American Heart Association ■■ Provide ongoing technical services once you are certified, utilizing the mobile Resource Lending Library (RLL), as well as assign you a mentor.

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Contracts Unit is pleased to announce the following training schedule for Group Homes and Centers that are contracted with DES. PHOENIX April 17, 2014 (English) May 15, 2014 (English) June 19, 2014 (English) The training will cover contract compliance as set forth in the Child Care Provider Registration Agreement (Contract) as well as billing procedures and corresponding forms. Please note that children are not allowed in the training room. Locations and dates are subject to change without notice. Please register at CCAContracts@azdes.gov.

La Administración de Cuidado de Niños - Unidad de Contratos se complace en anunciar el siguiente programa de entrenamiento para los Hogares de Grupo y Centros que tienen contrato con DES: PHOENIX 17 de abril del 2014 (Inglés) 15 de mayo del 2014 (Inglés) 19 de junio del 2014 (Inglés) El entrenamiento cubrirá el cumplimiento del contrato tal como se establece en el Acuerdo de Registro como Proveedor de Cuidado de Niños (Contrato), así como los procedimientos de facturación y formularios correspondientes. Por favor tenga en cuenta que no está permitido traer niños a la sala de entrenamiento. Las fechas y ubicaciones están sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso. Por favor regístrese enviándonos un email a: CCAContracts@azdes.gov Submitted by Sofia E. Somerstein, Department of Economic, Security Child Care Administration

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Devereux Arizona’s First REACH Conference April 30, 2014 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM www.DevereuxReach.org Devereux Arizona’s first REACH Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix. REACH stands for Research, Education, and Advocacy for Children’s Health. Six CEU’s (Continuing Education Units) will be given to attendees of this day-long conference. The exclusive sponsor for this conference is Scottsdale Insurance Company, an affiliate of Nationwide Insurance. The $99 price per person includes a continental breakfast, healthy snacks and a gourmet lunch with salad bar and dessert. To register for this conference visit, www. devereuxREACH.org.

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Marilyn Benoit, is Past President of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2001-2003). She has been on the faculties of Howard University and George Washington University medical schools, and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center. She was Director of Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where she also served as Vice Chairman and Interim Chairman. Dr. Benoit’s Keynote presentation will discuss Brain Development and Environmental Impacts on the Brain.

The Devereux REACH conference includes plenary sessions on Brain Development and Professional Ethics, as well as breakout workshops on Early Childhood Development, Trauma-Informed Care, LGBTQ Cultural Competency, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, and Compassion Fatigue.

Early Childhood presenter, Mary Mackrain has over 20 years of experience in infant and early childhood mental health and early childhood education. She specializes in training, research, policy development and more. She works closely with Georgetown University’s Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation to develop and disseminate birth to five research-based materials and tools for supporting child, family, and early childhood staff mental wellness. Mackrain will be presenting two workshops, one on Strategies to Promote Resilience in Young Children and one on Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children.

National presenters include: Dr. Marilyn Benoit, child & adolescent psychiatrist and Chief Clinical Officer and Senior Vice President of Clinical and Professional Affairs of Devereux Foundation; Mary Mackrain, M.Ed., certified trainer for the Devereux Center for Resilient Children and author of Building Your Bounce; and Dr. Sarah-Vaughan Brakman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania. Professionals from the behavioral health and early childhood fields, K-12 educators and allied health professionals who need CEU’s to meet state licensing requirements will be interested in this impressive conference. Devereux Arizona is an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).

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Mackrain is the lead developer of a national infant and toddler program assessment tool. She is lead author of several books including: For Now and Forever: A Family Guide for Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers, Devereux Infant and Toddler Strategies Guide and more. Mackrain holds a MEd in Educational Psychology from Wayne State University and an Infant Mental Health Endorsement Level (IV) in policy from the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health. Submitted by Shelley Johnson, Devereux Arizona

CPR and First Aid Classes Dan and Lesa West have provided training in Arizona since 1989. They are Master Trainers for American Safety & Health Institute & Medic First Aid as well as Faculty for American Heart Association – Lesa is now Regional Faculty. Lesa also served as AHA BLS Chair for several years as well as volunteered to help write the legislation regarding the AEDs. They started a business in Phoenix in 1989, which became and is one the largest CPR / First Aid companies in the Southwest (sister company). Dan and Lesa just recently moved to the Prescott area where they are building a new Training Center that will provide wonderful Customer Support for our clients, provide training WHEN THEY need training and provide training for the COMMUNITY by training individuals and companies onsite or in our community classes below. We will travel for onsite classes – 10 participants minimum for classes. (May require a travel fee) CPR and First Aid Classes held at 1555 Iron Springs Road #7, Prescott, AZ $25.00 for a single class $35.00 for both CPR and First Aid Discount for Groups over 10 4/12 9AM – 2PM CPR / First Aid

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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

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Safe Sleep for Babies 81 babies died in 2012 in Arizona due to unsafe sleeping environments, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Sleep is important for a child’s well-being, and young children sleep anywhere from 12 – 18 hours every day. It is vital to make sure their sleeping environments are safe, and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) outlines several ways to ensure your child’s sleep safety. ADHS states that the safest place for a baby to sleep is in the same room with their parent or caregiver. However, it is important that they sleep on a separate surface, like a crib, bassinet, or playpen, and never in the same bed as adults or other children. It is also recommended that adults place babies on their backs when sleeping. Babies should only be placed on their tummies when they are awake and can be supervised by their parent or caregiver. Overheating is also an important aspect of safe sleep to consider in avoiding suffocation, according to ADHS. When sleeping, babies should always wear lightweight clothing, and the temperature in the room must be kept at something that feels comfortable for an adult.

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Here is a short checklist for making sure your baby’s sleeping environment is safe: □□ Sleeps alone in a safety – approved crib, bassinet, or playpen; □□ Placed on their back when sleeping or taking naps; □□ No extra bedding; like pillows, blankets, comforters, soft objects or toys in their sleeping area. Information obtained from the Arizona Department of Health Services article "Safe Sleep for Your Baby". Submitted by Anaiis Ballesteros, Marketing Director, Association for Supportive Child Care

Healthy Moms; Happy Babies Domestic Violence and Home Visitation

This eight hour training addresses how domestic violence affects children, families and parenting. The training is designed for home visitors and other professionals working directly with children and families. Topics will include the health outcomes related to domestic violence, reproductive coercion and birth control sabotage, how domestic violence affects both the victim and abusive partner’s ability to parent, mandated reporting, helping families promote resiliency for children, and secondary trauma for service providers. Professionals will be provided with tools to screen for domestic violence and offer appropriate assistance to those families where domestic violence is occurring. Opportunities will be provided for home visitors to meet with their local domestic violence resource providers and learn more about the resources offered in their own communities. Registration and more information at: www.azcadv.org/home-visitation-project Trainings will be held from 8AM to 5PM with an hour lunch break at noon. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Tuesday, April 15, 2014—Tucson Tuesday, May 13, 2014—Flagstaff Tuesday, May 27th, 2014—Safford Tuesday, June 17, 2014—Show Low Friday, July 25, 2014—Prescott Tuesday, August 5, 2014—Tucson Tuesday, September 2, 2014—Flagstaff Tuesday, October 7, 2014—Phoenix For more information on home visiting, please visit the Strong Families website: www.strongfamiliesaz.com

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Submitted by Ellie Nierstedt, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence and Home Visitation

This 8 hour training addresses how domestic violence affects children, families and parenting. The training is designed for home visitors and other professionals working directly with children and families. Topics will include the health outcomes related to domestic violence, reproductive coercion and birth control sabotage, how domestic violence affects both the victim and abusive partner’s ability to parent, mandated reporting, helping families promote resiliency for children, and secondary trauma for service providers. Professionals will be provided with tools to screen for domestic violence and offer appropriate assistance to those families where domestic violence is occurring. Opportunities will be provided for home visitors to meet with their local domestic violence resource providers and learn more about the resources offered in their own communities.

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T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® ARIZONA Scholarship Program

Are you interested in learning about: ■■ New techniques to use in your child care classroom or program? ■■ Resources to share with families? ■■ The latest research on how children develop? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ® ARIZONA may be able to assist you! T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ® ARIZONA (T.E.A.C.H.) is a comprehensive scholarship program that links education, compensation, and commitment to promote professional development and improve the quality of early childhood care and education experiences for young children. Since July 2009, T.E.A.C.H. has awarded 2,284 scholarships throughout Arizona; improving the care for approximately 12,300 children ages birth to 5 years old. Already this year (July 2012-June 2013) T.E.A.C.H. has assisted 817 early care and education professionals…YOU could be next! T.E.A.C.H. can assist you with earning your Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate and/ or an Associate’s Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Development. If you are thinking about obtaining your CDA or AA, scholarships are available to attend community colleges throughout Arizona.

To participate in T.E.A.C.H., you must: ■■ Be a child care center teacher, assistant teacher, director, assistant, or a family child care provider ■■ Be at least 18 years of age ■■ Have a high school diploma or GED ■■ Be employed in the state of Arizona ■■ Work in a regulated program directly with young children, birth through five years of age ■■ Work a minimum of 20 hours per week (CDA) or 30 hours per week (AA)* ■■ Have the sponsorship of your employer* ■■ Earn less than $20 per hour If the requirements with an asterisk (*) are keeping you from applying for a scholarship, T.E.A.C.H. may be able to provide assistance. Don’t delay! Contact T.E.A.C.H. to learn more, 480-829-0500 x1145, 800-535-4599 x1145, or jcregg@asccaz.org. To learn more and download an application, www.asccaz.org/teachaz.htm. Follow T.E.A.C.H. on Facebook at T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ARIZONA. T.E.A.C.H. is funded by First Things First and Boeing Charitable Trust. Submitted by John Cregg, Program Coordinator, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Arizona, Association for Supportive Child Care

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Quality Matters in Child Care & Preschool 90% of a child’s brain develops before a child enters kindergarten, and early experiences lay the foundation for success in school and in life. Quality First – a signature program of First Things First – partners with child care and preschool providers to improve the quality of early learning across Arizona. Quality First funds quality improvements that research proves help children thrive. Through QualityFirstAZ. com, Quality First also offers parents information about the importance of quality early care and education and what to look for in child care and preschool settings that promote learning. What Does Quality Look Like? ■■ Quality child care and preschool settings build on basic health and safety to include: ■■ Teachers and caregivers who know how to work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers; ■■ Positive, nurturing relationships that give young children the individual attention they need; ■■ Learning environments that encourage creativity and imaginative play; ■■ Hands-on activities that stimulate and encourage positive brain connections in children; and, ■■ Caregivers who provide regular feedback to parents on the development of their child. All of these elements combined make an early learning environment that prepares children for kindergarten. How Does Quality First Help Providers? Quality First has established a statewide standard of quality for early care and education programs and funds quality improvements that research proves help children thrive. This includes training for teachers to expand their skills in working with young children, coaching to help programs provide learning environments that nurture the emotional, social, language and cognitive development of every child, and financial support to all enrolled centers and homes for the purchase of educational materials, equipment and other resources. Not enrolled in Quality First? Things You Can Do Every child care provider wants to nurture the development of the infants, toddlers and preschoolers in their care. This is true for regulated child care centers and homes and preschool programs, and also for the many individuals that provide informal care for the children of family, friends or neighbors. QualityFirstAZ.com includes things that every caregiver can do to encourage learning and help children be more prepared for school. The suggestions are not presented as a prescription for achieving Arizona’s standards for quality or a substitute for participation in Quality First, but are things you can do to support the children in your care – such as knowing Arizona’s standards for early learning, exploring opportunities to expand your skills working with young kids, and tools to help you evaluate your program. Every step matters, no matter how small. Visit QualityFirstAZ.com to learn more about what you can do to promote high quality early learning for the children in your care! Submitted by Liz Barker Alvarez, First Things First

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American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Training with SontarahLife

SontarahLife is a non-profit organization that specializes in family services. We help assist families and individuals find self-dependency, success and confidence through consultation, resources, transportation, and parenting courses. We also offer courses that are ideal for childcare professionals & staff members that are in need of in-service hours with a variety of topics, which are available in the “Community Trainings” section of this publication. Our ongoing American Heart Association CPR and First Aid training courses are $40.00. The certification is good for two years. Dates and times of training are listed below. April 5 6PM – 10PM April 6 9AM – 3PM April 13 6PM – 10PM April 16 9AM – 3PM April 20 9AM – 3PM April 26 9AM – 3PM April 27 9AM – 3PM May 2 9AM – 3PM May 4 9AM – 3PM May 10 6PM – 10PM May 11 6PM – 10PM May 17 9AM – 3PM

May 18 9AM – 3PM May 21 9AM – 3PM May 29 9AM – 3PM May 31 9AM – 3PM June 1 6PM – 10PM June 8 9AM – 3PM June 17 9AM – 3PM June 21 9AM – 3PM June 22 9AM – 3PM June 28 6PM – 10PM June 29 6PM – 10PM

If you are interested or possibly know of a family/family member or individual/individuals that can benefit from our organization, please contact our office at 602-997-2371 and speak with Sandra to register for training courses or to schedule an appointment for the free services we have available. If you would like more information about SontarahLife or would like to register for our training courses online, you may visit our website at www.SontarahLife.org. *All training courses held on site at SontarahLife 8900 N. Central Avenue Suite 309 Phoenix, Arizona 85020 602-997-2371 Website: www.SontarahLife.org Email: SontarahFamily@SontarahLife.org Submitted by Sandra Ortega, Sontarah Life

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DES Early Childcare Professional Training Learn valuable job skills

YAVAPAI COLLEGE TO CONDUCT NO-COST EARLY CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN APACHE, COCONINO, GILA, NAVAJO, AND YAVAPAI COUNTIES CONTACT: Cindy Cain, 928-776-2056 PRESCOTT, Ariz.—Yavapai College, in conjunction with Arizona Department of Economic Security, will conduct a no-cost intensive introductory course, titled “Early Child Care Professional Training.” The class will meet at various times and locations across Apache, Coconino, Gila, Navajo and Yavapai Counties. The 60-hour course is designed for those interested in pursuing careers working in child-care centers, preschools, Head Start programs or in-home child care. The 10 modules cover pertinent topics, such as child development, appropriate learning environments, nutrition/menu planning and early reading and math activities to encourage skill development. Awarded to Yavapai College in 1999, the training enables participants to enter the workforce by providing high-quality child care and education in their communities. The grant provides for up to 15, 60-hour workshops in eleven counties in Arizona each year. Upon completion, students can earn three college credits. Call toll free 1-866-219-1021 or email: ccpt@yc.edu for more information and to register. Sedona April 5, 2014 Casa Grande May 3, 2014 Submitted by Cindy Cain M.Ed., Early Childhood Education, Yavapai College

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Early Care and Education Inclusion Support Through the Birth to Five Helpline Do you have questions about the development of a child in your program? Inclusion Support is the newest component of Southwest Human Development’s Birth to Five Helpline and is available statewide to: ■■ Quality First-enrolled homes, preschools and child care settings ■■ Professionals assisting Quality First-enrolled centers and homes, such as Quality First coaches, child care health consultants and Smart Support consultants ■■ Early care and education settings that receive First Things First regional funding for child care health consultation and early childhood mental health consultation (these programs may or may not be enrolled in Quality First) Are you looking for resources available in your community for children with delays or disabilities? Southwest Human Development’s Birth to Five Helpline can provide support to professionals working in preschool and child care settings around such topics as: ■■ Understanding local early intervention and school district resources for children with delays ■■ Tips for talking with parents about developmental concerns ■■ Information about community resources and services for children with disabilities and their families ■■ Ideas or strategies to support a specific child to be successful in their early care and education setting ■■ Screening for developmental concerns ■■ Collaborating with community partners, such as therapists or school systems

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Would you like help or ideas for a child who may need extra or specialized developmental support? This support is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling Southwest Human Development’s Birth to Five Helpline at 877-705-KIDS (5437) and requesting “Inclusion Support.” First Things First (FTF) approved by Arizona voters works to ensure that our youngest children have access to quality early childhood experiences so they will start school healthy and ready to succeed. Across the state, FTF regional partnership councils – in collaboration with local leaders – identify the education and health needs of children from birth through age five in their communities and fund strategies to address those needs. 2850 N. 24th Street ▪ Phoenix, AZ 85008 Main 602-266-5976 ▪ Fax 602-274-8952 www.swhd.org Submitted by Torie Hackett, Southwest Human Development

Smart Support

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

First Things First (FTF), approved by Arizona voters, works to ensure that our youngest children have access to quality early childhood experiences so they will start school healthy and ready to succeed. Across the state, FTF regional partnership councils – in collaboration with local leaders – identify the education and health needs of children from birth through age five in their communities and fund strategies to address those needs. Southwest Human Development is the Easter Seals affiliate for central and northern Arizona 2850 N. 24th Street • Phoenix, Arizona 85008 • p 602-266-5976 • f 602-274-8952 • www.swhd.org Submitted by Amy Zak-Urban, Southwest Human Development

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RIE® Foundations Course: Observation and Theory Hosted by Khalsa Montessori School, Tucson, AZ THREE WEEKENDS IN SPRING 2014: May 9-11, 16-18, May 30-June 1 The 60 hour course, open to everyone, is for those who want to develop and deepen their understanding of infant development and care. There can emerge life-altering shifts in consciousness about who infants are. The RIE® Approach, which can be applied in multiple settings such as the family, the child care center and family child care, “honors infants and young children as equal members in relationships, seen as competent human beings worthy of deep respect and appreciation. When allowed to unfold in their unique way and in their own individual time, children discover and inspire the best in themselves and in others (RIE Mission Statement). RIE Training is an ideal resource for parents of infants or toddlers, soon-to-be parents, caregivers and other professionals and the very young children in their care. It approaches the art of teaching adults with the same respect that must be shown for infants. Enrollment is limited to fifteen so each student is mentored according to his or her goals. The course includes lectures, discussions, experiential activities, videos, observations, and a unique opportunity to observe RIE Parent-Infant Guidance classes. The $940 tuition for the course includes a one-year basic RIE membership. Topics include: ■■ An overview of Magda Gerber’s Educaring Approach ■■ Gross motor, fine motor, and social-emotional development ■■ Designing the environment, the art of observation ■■ Adults’ and infants’ needs, expectations, and learning ■■ Appropriate “curriculum” for infants and toddlers “Thank you for coming to Tucson to spread the important work of Magda Gerber! Tucson infants thank you!!!” --- Program Coordinator • Project BEST, fall 2010 "Be careful what you teach. It might interfere with what infants are learning." Magda Gerber It might interfere with what infants are learning." Magda Gerber "I did not expect to feel so moved and inspired by the class. It really opened my eyes to how powerful and important these ideas are, and makes me wonder what the world would be like if every child were treated with respect." - Amy Gennrich, RIE Student For further information and to register, contact instructor: Elizabeth Memel, M.A., RIE Associate: lizmemel@authenticbabies.com www.authenticbabies.com Submitted by Elizabeth Memel, M.A., RIE

RIE® Foundations Course: Observation and Theory

Hosted by Khalsa Montessori School, Tucson, AZ THREE WEEKENDS IN SPRING 2014: May 9-11, 16-18, May 30-June 1

The 60 hour course, open to everyone, is for those who want to develop and deepen their understanding of infant development and care. There can emerge life-altering shifts in consciousness about who infants are. The RIE® Approach, which can be applied in multiple settings such as the family, the childcare center and family childcare, “honors infants and young children as equal members in relationships, seen as competent human beings worthy of deep respect and appreciation. When allowed to unfold in their unique way and in their own individual time, children discover and inspire the best in themselves and in others (RIE Mission Statement). RIE Training is an ideal resource for parents of infants or toddlers, soon-to-be parents, caregivers and other professionals and the very young children in their care. It approaches the art of teaching adults with the same respect that must be shown for infants. Enrollment is limited to fifteen so each student is mentored according to his or her goals. The course includes lectures, discussions, experiential activities, videos, observations, and a unique opportunity to observe RIE Parent-Infant Guidance classes. The $940 tuition for the course includes a one-year basic RIE membership. Topics include: . an overview of Magda Gerber’s Educaring Approach . gross motor, fine motor, and social-emotional development . designing the environment . the art of observation

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Community Trainings APACHE Springerville 2 hours

Springerville 2 hours

4/16 Free

6:00 PM PA – All

Turning Customers Into Raving Fans This workshop will explore the importance of building loyal customers through excellent customer service. See how the providers, children and parents benefit when outstanding customer service is delivered. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Springerville 2 hours

5/15 Free

6:00 PM GD – 2-5+

Project Approach: Facilitating Young Investigators The purpose of a project in an early learning classroom is to help children pose questions to be answered or to take the initiative for investigation. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sharon Raban White Mountain Regional Medical Center 118 South Mountain Avenue 866-987-2469 or email Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

6/26 Free

6:00 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: Location: Register: Agency:

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

COCONINO Flagstaff 2 hours

4/3 Free

6:00 PM HS – All

Media’s Influence on Brain Development, Health and Behavior Explore the positive and negative effects of screen media. Learn about national recommended guidelines related to screen exposure for care providers and parents. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Paula Stefani Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street, Ste C-1 Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

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

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Coconino Tonalea 2 hours

4/4 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-5

The A,B,C's of Behavior Whether appropriate or inappropriate behavior is learned, children react to their environment & people in it. Behavior continues when reinforced and unacceptable behavior can be eliminated if not reinforced. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Flagstaff 2 hours

Sondra Soter Tonalea Head Start (across from Tonalea Chapter House) US Highway 160 on Route N21 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

4/9 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-2

Happy Toddlers, Fewer Tantrums View and discuss The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp, M.D. Role play strategies and discuss tips to avoid and calm tantrums so toddler and parent/ caregiver are both happier. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Flagstaff 2 hours

Paula Stefani Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street, Ste C-1 Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

4/10 Free

6:00 PM OT – 2-5

Flagstaff 2 hours

4/11 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Character Builders Provide supporting tools to build children’s social skills and personal characteristics needed for interacting in socially acceptable ways. Character building development includes: relationships, empathy, selfregulation, persistence, self-esteem, cooperation and tolerance. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter Flagstaff Federated Church Head Start 400 West Aspen Avenue Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

Page 2 hours

4/12 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-5

Kindergarten Readiness This workshop focuses on the skill development activities to prepare children for kindergarten. Participants will learn what local kindergarten programs expect from preschool programs. Sample activity ideas will be provided. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter Shepherd Preschool (at Lutheran Church) 331 Lake Powell Blvd. 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

CLASS Instructional Support Learn about the Instructional Support domain in the PreK CLASS tool. Participants will take back tools to implement conversation skills that promote higher order thinking skills in children. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Rebecca Cirzan Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street, Ste C-1 Rebecca Cirzan at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

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

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Coconino Page 2 hours

4/12 Free

11:15 AM GD – All

Flagstaff 2 hours

4/26 Free

11:15 AM GD – All

Intentional Responses In this workshop, participants will learn techniques and strategies which support and strengthen children’s conversation into higher level of learning.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter Shepherd Preschool (at Lutheran Church) 331 Lake Powell Blvd. 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

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Flagstaff 2 hours

4/24 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

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

5/1 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-5

Empathic Caregiving Discuss how to raise compassionate, caring children and practice Empathic Caregiving. Identify the long term payoffs when children and caregivers regularly use a feelings vocabulary.

Character Builders Share values that are important to families and child care programs. Discuss how character develops from birth and identify activities that strengthen character development.

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Flagstaff 2 hours

Paula Stefani Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street, Ste C-1 Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

4/26 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-5

Challenging Behaviors In this training we will explore reasons for challenging behaviors and give strategies to support children in your environment. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Flagstaff 2 hours

Paula Stefani Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street, Ste C-1 Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

5/3 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-5

What Children Need to Master Before They Can Read and Write Learn activities that parents, teachers and caregivers can provide to create environments where learning to read and write is fun. Explore eye-hand coordination, attention span, memory, and receptive and expressive language. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter Marshall Elementary School (Library) 850 Bonito Street Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

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Coconino Flagstaff 2 hours

5/3 Free

11:15 AM GD – 0-5

How to Plan and Create Literacy Opportunities Explore how connections of play and literacy provide children daily opportunities to experience talking, listening and understanding. When reading is fun and interesting it creates a lifelong investment. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Flagstaff 2 hours

Sondra Soter Marshall Elementary School (Library) 850 Bonito Street Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

5/6 Free

6:00 PM OT – 2-5

Revised Early Learning Standards Overview Learn about the 3rd Edition of the AZ Early Learning Standards and how to integrate it into your daily lesson planning. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Flagstaff 2 hours

Rebecca Cirzan Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street, Ste C-1 Rebecca Cirzan at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

5/7 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-5

Brain Builders 90% of a child’s brain is developed by the age of five years. Explore every day activities and experiences that build a vibrant, healthy brain and factors that inhibit early brain development. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Paula Stefani Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street, Ste C-1 Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

Flagstaff 2 hours

5/14 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-5

Teach Skills with the Four Steps to Success Learn to develop important traits to prepare for being a successful lifelong learner with the Four Steps to Success. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Flagstaff 2 hours

Paula Stefani Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street, Ste C-1 Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

5/17 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Temperaments and Those Challenging Behaviors What is temperament? This workshop will explore behavioral challenges that are frequently linked to temperamental characteristics. Discover why prevention is the best strategy for challenging temperament-related behaviors. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Flagstaff 2 hours

Sondra Soter Flagstaff Federated Church Head Start 400 West Aspen Aveue Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

5/17 Free

11:15 AM GD – 0-5

Why Do I Have To Hurry? Why are children told to hurry up? Hurry…clean up, brush teeth, etc. Is it because adults are in a hurry and forget to prepare children before transitions? Explore fun ideas for smooth transitions. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter Flagstaff Federated Church Head Start 400 West Aspen Avenue Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

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Coconino – Gila Flagstaff 2 hours

5/21 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-5

Talk It Up Enhance early language and literacy skills by using these fun techniques many times a day with children birth to five years. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Flagstaff 2 hours

Paula Stefani Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street, Ste C-1 Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

5/28 Free

6:00 PM HS – 0-5

Body Builders Health and safety are critical to promote early brain development and learning. Identify how to provide a safe and healthy environment so children can thrive. Great community resources will be shared. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Paula Stefani Association for Supportive Child Care 2708 North Fourth Street, Ste C-1 Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

Flagstaff 3 hours

5/31 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Stewards of Children Stewards of Children is a three hour, evidenceinformed training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for parents, teachers, youth serving organizations, and other concerned individuals. Trainer: Sarah Youngman Location: FUSD Family Resource Center 4000 North Cummings Street Register: Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 or pstefani@asccaz.org Agency: Association for Supportive Child Care

Flagstaff 2 hours

6/11 Free

6:00 PM OT – 2-5

Powerful Interactions What you say and do matters to the children in your care. Learn how to connect with children and extend their learning. Based on the book Powerful Interactions. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Williams 2 hours

Rebecca Cirzan Association for Supportive Child 2708 North Forth Street, Ste C-1 Rebecca Cirzan at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

6/11 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-5

Connecting Language and Literacy In All Environments Learning is naturally in our everyday indoor & outdoor environments. Transform safe household items into learning opportunities that promote language and literacy development. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sondra Soter April’s Child Care 842 Quarterhorse Road Paula Stefani at 928-714-1716 Association for Supportive Child Care

GILA Globe 2 hours

4/16 Free

5:30 PM HS – All

Misty Early The Rock Salvation Army 161 East Cedar Street 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

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Gila – Maricopa Payson 2 hours

5/24 Free

9:30 AM PA – All

Intentional Responses In this workshop, participants will learn techniques and strategies which support and strengthen children’s conversation into higher level learning. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Misty Early Karen’s Kare Bears 103 West Roundup 866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

MARICOPA Gilbert 1 hour

4/3, 4/10, 4/17 Free

5:30 PM GD – 0-2

Gilbert 1 hour

4/3, 4/10, 4/17 Free

New Directions Staff Town of Gilbert Parks & Recreation Southeast Regional Library 775 North Greenfield Road www.gilbertrecreation.com New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Chandler 1 hour

4/4, 4/10, 4/17 Free

9:00 AM GD – 2-5

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

Brain Time For children 19 months to three (3) years old. A three part series that follow a classic story time format, includes time for parent/child to work and play together using Brain Boxes®.

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

Tempe 2 hours

New Directions Staff Town of Gilbert Parks & Recreation Southeast Regional Library 775 North Greenfield Road www.gilbertrecreation.com New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

4/3 Free

6:15 PM OT – All

Chandler 1 hour

4/4, 4/10, 4/17 Free

10:00 AM GD – 0-5

Advocating for Children in Child Care This workshop examines how child care and early education professionals can become informed about issues affecting the well-being of the children they serve.

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

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

Southwest Human Development Trainer Kids Can Doddle 1255 West Elliot Road Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

6:30 PM GD – 2-5

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Chandler 1.5 hours

4/4, 4/11, 4/18 Free

10:00 AM GD – 2-5

Phoenix 2 hours

4/5 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

KinderPrep B A series of three workshops for parents/caregivers with their children ages 3-5 years old. Each session will focus on inexpensive at home activities that will enhance brain development and success in school.

Bullying Whether it is happening during or after school bullying can jeopardize a child’s development. This workshop will look at practical tips and techniques to help teachers and students stop bullying.

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

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Phoenix 2 hours

4/5 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

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

Phoenix 2.5 horas

4/5 Gratis

8:30 AM HS – 0-2

Math Mania: Math Across the Curriculum In this workshop, participants will explore how both structured and unstructured learning experiences can be enhanced with mathematic munipulatives.

Seguridad en la Cuna y al Dormir (Español) Más de 12,000 niños son seriamente lastimados en cunas cada año. Aprenda sobre los peligros de los pilares esquinales, barras anchas, recortes decorativos y como puede obtener una cuna gratis.

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

Phoenix 2 horas

4/5 Gratis

8:00 AM GD – Todas

Matemáticas Divertidas (Español) En esta clase, las participantes aprenderán como crear un ambiente de matemáticas rico. Entrenador: Locación: Registrarse: Agencia:

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

Mesa 2 hours

Mario Soto - Child Care Injury Prevention Program Specialist Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street 480-829-0500 x2246 Association for Supportive Child Care

4/5 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Math Mania In this workshop, participants will explore how both structured and unstructured learning experiences can be enhanced with mathematic munipulatives. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Kids Can Doddle - Southern 1010 West Southern Avenue Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Glendale 7 hours

4/5 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Laying the Foundation This session focuses on the importance of supporting early learning in infants and toddlers through an overview of early brain development, language development and understanding discoveries of infancy. Pre-registration required.

Phoenix 2 hours

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Phoenix 2 hours

Chandler 1 hour

4/5 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Science in the Early Childhood Classroom Through this interactive workshop, early care and education staff will learn how to promote young children’s awareness, exploration, and experimentation with scientific concepts through fun and interactive activities. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 horas

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

4/5 Gratis

10:00 AM GD – Todas

Ciencia en los Salones de Clase con los Niños Pequeños (Español) En esta clase, los participantes aprenderán como los niños pequeños adquieren conceptos de la ciencia. Entrenador: Southwest Human Development Trainer Locación: Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street Registrarse: Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Agencia: Southwest Human Development

4/5 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Developmentally Appropriate Guidance Positive discipline only occurs in classrooms that have prepared for potential problems. How to prevent most behavior problems from occurring and how to handle the challenges will be discussed.

Trainer: Barb Milner Location: Child & Family Resources 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Ste 28 Register: 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Agency: Child and Family Resources, Inc

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

4/8, 4/15, 4/22 Free

10:00 AM GD – 0-2

Brain Time For children birth to 18 months old. A three part series that follow a classic story time format, includes time for parent/child to work and play together using Brain Boxes®. Trainer: New Directions Staff Location: Chandler Downtown Library 22 South Delaware Street Register: 480-782-2842 or www.chandlerlibrary.org Agency: New Directions Institute for Brain Development

Chandler 1 hour

4/8, 4/15, 4/22 Free

11:00 AM GD – 2-5

Brain Time For children 19 months to three (3) years old. A three part series that follow a classic story time format, includes time for parent/child to work and play together using Brain Boxes®. Trainer: New Directions Staff Location: Chandler Downtown Library 22 South Delaware Street Register: 480-782-2842 or www.chandlerlibrary.org Agency: New Directions Institute for Brain Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Chandler 1.5 hours

4/8, 4/15, 4/22 Free

1:00 PM GD – 2-5

Chandler 1 hora

4/9, 4/16, 4/23 Gratis

10:00 AM GD – 0-2

Tiempo para el Cerebro (Español) Para niños de19 meses a tres años de edad. Esta serie de tres partes sigue un formato de la hora del cuento clásico, incluye tiempo para padres/hijos para interactuar juntos utilizando Brain Boxes®.

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

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

Phoenix 1 hour

4/8 Free

5:30 PM GD – 0-5

Fun with Letters and Words! This workshop, an expansion of the original Every Child Ready to Read program, will demonstrate how to develop literacy skills in children birth to five using letters and words. Participants will receive ideas as well as take-home activities to help children enter kindergarten ready to learn to read. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Anna White Acacia Library 750 East Townley Avenue anna.white@phoenix.gov Phoenix Public Library

Chandler 1 hora

4/9, 4/16, 4/23 Gratis

10:00 AM GD – 0-2

Tiempo para el Cerebro (Español) Para niños desde nacimiento hasta los 18 meses de edad. Esta serie de tres partes sigue un formato de la hora del cuento clásico, incluye tiempo para padres/ hijos para interactuar juntos utilizando Brain Boxes®. Entrenador: New Directions Staff Locación: Chandler Downtown Library 22 South Delaware Street Registrarse: 480-782-2842 or www.chandlerlibrary.org Agencia: New Directions Institute for Brain Development

Chandler 1.5 hours

4/9, 4/16, 4/23 Free

1:00 PM GD – 2-5

Mesa 2 hours

4/9 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

The Development of Communication Skills in Young Children This workshop is aimed at increasing participants' awareness and understanding of how and why children communicate and the different stages of language development. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Toddler’s Inn 8226 East Apache Trail Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Glendale 2 hours

4/12 Free

8:00 AM GD – 5+

The Developing Child: School Age Children This workshop explores the developmental milestones and theoretical principles that support school age children in their developmental journey. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 hours

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

4/12 Free

8:00 AM GD – 5+

Tempe 4 horas

Southwest Human Development Trainer Active Learning Center 704 East Butler Drive Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

4/12 Gratis

9:00 AM OT – Todas

Wired for Success® (Español) Este taller explora el desarrollo del cerebro, con un enfoque especial en la Seguridad, Toque, Ojos (visión), Juego, y el Sonido, los cinco componentes clave de currículo STEPS del NDI ® y métodos prácticos para estimular el desarrollo saludable del cerebro en los niños. Entrenador: Locación: Registrarse: Agencia:

New Directions Staff Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital Medical Office Bldg #208 1492 South Mill Street 480-784-5588 New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Phoenix 2 hours

4/12 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Health and Safety Practices for Young Children Recent statistics indicate that three out of 10 children require medical help as a result of an accident. What makes these statistics so startling is that most of these injuries could have been prevented. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Active Learning Center 704 East Butler Drive Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

4/12 Free

6:00 PM HS – 2-5+

Developing Healthy Habits Each day, your children make health choices that affect their future quality of life. The kinds of food they eat, along with their activity level. This can help you too! Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 hours

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

4/14 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

Science in the Early Childhood Classrooms Through this interactive workshop, early care and education staff will learn how to promote young children’s awareness, exploration, and experimentation with scientific concepts through fun and interactive activities. Trainer: Southwest Human Development Trainer Location: God’s Garden Child Development Center 1401 East Liberty Lane Register: Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Agency: Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Scottsdale 2 hours

4/14 Free

6:00 PM GD – 0-2

Ten Gifts Caregivers Offer Infants and Toddlers Through discussion and experiential and reflective exercises, participants explore Dr. Jeree Pawl’s guidelines to supporting self-esteem and socialemotional development in infants and toddlers. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Tempe 2 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center 13831 North 94th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

4/14 Free

6:15 PM GD – All

Science in the Early Childhood Classrooms Early care and education staff will learn how to promote young children’s awareness, exploration, and experimentation with scientific concepts through fun and interactive activities. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Imagination Station Child Care 6454 South McClintock Drive Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Tempe 1 hour

4/14 Free

7:00 PM GD – All

Developmental Learning Goals for Family Child Care Providers Professionals that work with young children make decisions daily that affect the children in their care. This workshop will help participants understand how to use each child’s individual developmental level to set goals and plan classroom activities. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Tempe 2 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Association for Supportive Child Care 3910 South Rural Road, Suite O Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

4/15 Free

6:15 PM GD – 0-2

Chandler 1.5 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Kids Can Doodle 1255 West Elliot Road Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

4/17, 4/24, 5/1 Free

10:30 AM GD – 2-5

KinderPrep A series of three workshops for parents/caregivers with their children ages 3-5 years old. Each session will focus on inexpensive at home activities that will enhance brain development and success in school. Trainer: New Directions Staff Location: Chandler Sunset Library 4930 West Ray Road Register: 480-782-2842 or www.chandlerlibrary.org Agency: New Directions Institute for Brain Development 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

Maricopa Phoenix 2 hours

4/17 Free

12:15 PM GD – All

Mesa 4 hours

4/19 Free

9:00 AM OT – All

Keys to Professionalism This workshop will examine what it means to be an early care/education professional. Participants will discuss key skills, national standards, and codes of ethics that support the work they do with children and families.

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.

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Phoenix 1 hour

Southwest Human Development Trainer God’s Garden Child Development Center 1401 East Liberty Lane Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

4/17 Free

6:30 PM GD – 0-5

Mesa 2 hours

Teri Conrad Juniper Library 1825 West Union Hills Drive teri.conrad@phoenix.gov Phoenix Public Library

4/19 Free

8:00 AM OT – All

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

Southwest Human Development Trainer Self Development Preschool 1721 North Greenfield Road Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Mesa 2 hours

New Directions Staff Banner Desert Medical, Juniper Room, 1400 South Dobson 602-230-2273 New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

4/19 Free

10:00 AM OT – All

Building Relationships with Families II Workshop II offers participants the opportunity to examine their current practices around the ongoing assessment of growth and development of the children in their program. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Self Development Preschool 1721 North Greenfield Road Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

4/23 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

Nutrition for Young Children This workshop will provide a foundation for child care providers in basic nutrition principles and practices for young children. Strategies will be offered towards food selection, meal planning and healthy eating practices. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer United Cerebral Palsy Early Learning Ctr 1802 West Parkside Lane Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 1 hour

4/23 Free

7:00 PM GD – 0-5

Gilbert 1.5 hours

Marilyn Feliciano Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway East marilyn.feliciano@phoenix.gov Phoenix Public Library

4/24, 5/1, 5/8 Free

6:00 PM GD – 2-5

Phoenix 2 hours

New Directions Staff Town of Gilbert Parks & Rec, held at Southeast Regional Library 775 North Greenfield Road www.gilbertrecreation.com New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

4/24 Free

6:00 PM PA – 2-5+

Identifying Yourself as a Staff Member No matter what field of work you are in, you will have to deal with co-workers, these are the people who work right alongside with you, striving for the same purpose and goals that you are, except they may pursue it in a different way. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Tempe 3 hours

4/26 Free

9:00 AM HS – 0-5

Home and Environment Safety Each year 3.4 million children visit emergency rooms due to injuries that occur in the home. Obtain fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, outlet covers and other safety items and information to prevent injury to children in your care. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Amanda Green- Child Care Injury Prevention Program Specialist Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital 1492 South Mill Avenue Medical Office Bldg, Room #208 480-829-0500 x2246 Association for Supportive Child Care

Phoenix 1 hour

4/26 Free

12:00 PM GD – 0-5

Every Child Ready to Read This workshop will demonstrate how to 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. Trainer: Alison Dragonetti Location: Mesquite Library 4525 East Paradise Village Parkway North Register: alison.dragonetti@phoenix.gov Agency: Phoenix Public Library

Fountain Hills 2 hours

4/29 Free

6:30 PM OT – All

Southwest Human Development Trainer Sunflower Preschool 15055 North Fountain Hills Blvd Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 6 CEU credits

4/30 $99

8:15 AM GD – All

REACH Conference (Research, Education & Advocacy for Children’s Health) This conference includes plenary sessions on Brain Development and Ethics, and breakout workshops on Trauma-Informed Care, LGBTQ Cultural Competency, Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports, Early Childhood Development, and more. Trainers: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 hours

Dr. Marilyn Benoit (Brain Development); Mary Mackrain, Devereux’s Center for Resilient Children (Early Childhood); Dr. Sarah Vaughan-Brakman (Ethics) Desert Willow Conference Center 4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard www.DevereuxReach.org Devereux Arizona

5/3 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

From Risk to Resiliency Participants are introduced to risk and resiliency theory and will explore social emotional development from birth through age five. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Phoenix 2 hours

5/3 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Family Child Care: A Space to Call Their Own Setting up a child care business in your home is challenging. This workshop will share organizing tips and possible solutions for creating an environment that provides everyone with a space of their own. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 hours

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

5/3 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Essential Orientation for Early Care and Education Child care staff will receive an overview of the basics required to work with children including staff responsibilities, nutrition, child development, creating a nurturing and safe environment for children and families. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 3 horas

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

5/3 Gratis

8:30 AM HS – 0-5

Seguridad en el Hogar y el Ambiente (Español) Cada año 3.4 millones de niños visitan salas de emergencia debido a lastimaduras que ocurren en el hogar. Obtenga información para prevenir que los niños en su cuidado se lastimen. Entrenador: Locación: Registrarse: Agencia:

Amanda Green - Child Care Injury Prevention Program Specialist Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street 480-829-0500 x2246 Association for Supportive Child Care

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Mesa 2 hours

5/3 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

The Development of Emotional Intelligence and Responsibility By participation in this workshop, the participants will gain increased knowledge and understanding of the development of Emotional Intelligence and its importance in relation to behavior. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 7 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Kids Can Doodle 1010 West Southern Avenue Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

5/3 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Social Emotional Growth and Socialization Learn responsive care giving, the individualization of care through an understanding of infant temperament, the critical role of family and culture in early identity development and stages of emotional development. (PITC module one) Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Glendale 7 hours

Helen Unangst UCP of Central AZ, 1802 West Parkside Lane 602-943-5472 x1880 United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona

5/3 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

The Power of Culture Personal beliefs about culture and its impact on child care practice will be discussed. The 10 Keys to Culturally Sensitive Care will be presented. Pre-registration required. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Barb Milner Child & Family Resources 2830 West Glendale Ave. Ste 28 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Phoenix 1 hour

5/3 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

From Understanding to Action By participation in this workshop, individuals will gain understanding of and skills in behavior management. They will be offered ideas on how to avoid or prevent challenging situations before they happen. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 hours

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

5/3 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Family Child Care: A Mixed Bag of Tricks Activities for mixed age groups. Inexpensive, portable activities-centers in a box using everyday household materials. Recyclable to teachable. Ideas for recycling materials for crafting and teaching children. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 hours

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

5/5 Free

9:00 AM PA – 2-5+

Family Values As children grow, their parents, caregivers and teachers provide instructions as saying, please and thank you, but what about teaching values, respect and honesty? Let’s share ideas! Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Mesa 1 hour

5/5, 5/12, 5/19 Free

10:00 AM GD – 0-2

Mesa 2 hours

5/7 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

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

Being in the Moment This workshop aims at providing specific tools that will assist participants in adjusting the way they talk to children to encourage and extend conversations to enrich the language experience of children.

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Mesa 1 hour

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

5/5, 5/12, 5/19 Free

11:00 AM GD – 2-5

Glendale 2 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Toddler’s Inn 8226 East Apache Trail Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

5/10 Free

8:00 AM OT – All

Brain Time For children 19 months to 3 years old. A three part series that follow a classic story time format, includes time for parent/child to work and play together using Brain Boxes®.

Building Staff Relationships thru Teaming This interactive workshop offers the opportunity for early child care professionals to examine how they work together and relate to one another, listen and communicate, and collaborate in their program

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Mesa 1.5 hours

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

5/5, 5/12, 5/19 Free

12:30 PM GD – 2-5

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

Tempe 4 hours

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

5/10 Free

9:00 AM OT – All

New Directions Staff Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital Medical Office Bldg #208, 1492 South Mill Street 480-784-5588 New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 7 hours

5/10 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Group Care Explore the positive impact of responsive care giving routines, well designed learning environments, and individualized care on the well-being and development of children from birth to three (PITC module 2) Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 1 hour

Helen Unangst UCP of Central AZ 1802 West Parkside Lane 602-943-5472 x1880 United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona

5/10 Free

12:00 PM GD – 0-5

Fun with Math and Science! This workshop, an expansion of the original Every Child Ready to Read program, will demonstrate how to develop literacy skills in children birth to five, using math and science. Participants will receive ideas as well as take-home activities to help children enter kindergarten ready to learn to read. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Phoenix 2 hours

5/12 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

What We Need to Understand Through participation in this training, participants will increase their understanding about the behavior through observation. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Active Learning Center 704 East Butler Drive Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 2 hours

5/12 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Positive Discipline This workshop was developed to address a need for more workshops tailored to child care providers who work with school age children. This workshop is second in a four part series. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 1 hour

Southwest Human Development Trainer Active Learning Center 704 East Butler Drive Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

5/12 Free

7:00 PM GD – All

Positive Guidance for Family Child Care Providers This workshop will teach providers how to reward positive behavior and change negative attitudes. Learn new tips and techniques for dealing with challenging behaviors. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Scottsdale 2 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Cartwright Family Resource Center 4308 North 51st Avenue, Suite 103 Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

5/13 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

Attachment, Separation & Individuation An essential part of children’s growth includes their development of healthy attachments to the important adults in their lives. Participants will discuss how attachment principles apply to the teacher-child relationship. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center 13831 North 94th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Mesa 2 hours

5/17 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Mesa 4 hours

5/17 Free

9:00 AM OT – All

Developmentally Appropriate Guidance Positive discipline only occurs in classrooms that have prepared for potential problems. How to prevent most behavior problems from occurring in the first place and how to positively handle the challenges that do arise will be discussed.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Self Development Preschool 1721 North Greenfield Road Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Phoenix 2 hours

5/17 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

The Daily Program: Routines and Schedules Participants will explore their own daily schedules and activities and identify new strategies to support a workable daily program. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Phoenix 2 horas

5/17 Gratis

8:00 AM GD – Todas

El Programa Diario: Routinas y Horario (Español) Los participantes exploraran sus propios horarios diarios y las actividades e identificaran nuevas estrategias para sostener un programa diario. Entrenador: Locación: Registrarse: Agencia:

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

Phoenix 1 hour

New Directions Staff Banner Desert Medical, Juniper Room, 1400 South Dobson 602-230-2273 New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

5/17 Free

10:00 AM GD – 0-5

Mesa 2 hours

Marilyn Feliciano Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway East marilyn.feliciano@phoenix.gov Phoenix Public Library

5/17 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Social Emotional Growth & 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 Self Development Preschool 1721 North Greenfield Road Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 hours

5/17 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Phoenix 1 hour

5/20 Free

5:30 PM GD – 0-5

The Daily Program: Transitions This workshop focuses on the transitions, often a challenging part of the daily program. In this workshop, participants will explore transitions activities and identify new strategies to support a workable daily program.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Phoenix 2 horas

5/17 Gratis

10:00 AM GD – Todas

El Programa Diario: Transiciones Los participantes exploraran las actividades de transiciones e identificaran nuevas estrategias para sostener un programa diario exitoso. Entrenador: Locación: Registrarse: Agencia:

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

Tempe 2.5 hours

5/20 Free

5:00 PM HS – All

Child Passenger Safety 7 out of 10 car seats are not installed correctly. Learn how to properly buckle up children, quick ways to check your seat and information on how you can obtain free car seats. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Mario Soto - Child Care Injury Prevention Program Specialist Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital 1492 South Mill Avenue Medical Office Bldg, Room #208 480-829-0500 x2246 Association for Supportive Child Care

Phoenix 2 hours

Anna White Agave Library 23550 North 36th Avenue anna.white@phoenix.gov Phoenix Public Library

5/22 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

Child Assessment in Support of Learning This workshop will examine the purpose of child assessment, ways to conduct child assessment and the use of assessment in planning program activities. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer United Cerebral Palsy Early Learning Ctr 1802 West Parkside Lane Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

5/24 Free

6:00 PM GD – 5+

Parenting a Teen Mature and responsible on moment, immature and careless the next, teens are a complex blend of emotions, capabilities and hormones. Teens may appear grown up, but they are still developing. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Fountain Hills 2 hours

5/27 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Phoenix 2 hours

6/7 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Stress Busters: Recognizing and Relieving Stress Staffs working in child care or early education programs are often faced with balancing multiple issues and stresses. If these daily stresses are not addressed, staff may face the possibility of burning out.

Behavior: What We Need to Understand Through participation in this training, participants will increase their understanding about the behavior through observation. Participants will also develop a deeper appreciation of the adult’s role in a child’s behavior.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 7 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Sunflower Preschool 15055 North Fountain Hills Blvd Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

5/31 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Phoenix 2 horas

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

6/7 Gratis

8:00 AM GD – Todas

Learning and Development Part 1 Overview of brain development, early learning, appropriate curriculum planning for infants/toddlers and the four domains of the Infant/toddler curriculum. (PITC module 3)

Comportamiento: Lo Que Tenemos Que Entender (Español) Los participantes aprenderán las estrategias para observar la conducta de los niños. Hablaran del papel importante del adulto en el comportamiento del niño.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Entrenador: Locación: Registrarse: Agencia:

Phoenix 2 hours

Helen Unangst UCP of Central Arizona 1802 West Parkside Lane 602-943-5472 x1880 United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona

6/6 Free

6:00 PM GD – 2-5+

Chores It’s never too early or too late. Kids need to know they are important, useful, contributing members of your family. What better way than to learn a life skill. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Phoenix 2 hours

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

6/7 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Helping Children Manage their Anger and Aggression This workshop will focus on the aggressive behaviors children exhibit in the classroom, the possible reasons behind these behaviors, and safe ways children can express their feelings. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2.5 horas

6/7 Gratis

8:30 AM HS – Todas

Phoenix 2 horas

6/7 Gratis

10:00 AM GD –Todas

Seguridad Para Pasajeros Infantiles 7 de cada 10 asientos no están instalados correctamente. Aprenda a abrochar a los niños apropiadamente, maneras rápidas de revisar su asiento e información sobre cómo obtener asientos de seguridad gratis.

Guiando El Desarrollo Del Nino Apropiadamente (Español) Se aprende a resolver los dificultades que ocurren en la sala de clase y como se puede prevenir esos problemas de comportamiento en el futuro. Se explora sus valores con respecto a disciplina y castigo.

Entrenador: Locación: Registrarse: Agencia:

Mario Soto - Child Care Injury Prevention Program Specialist Southwest Human Development 2850 North 24th Street 480-829-0500 x2246 Association for Supportive Child Care

Entrenador: Locación: Registrarse: Agencia:

Phoenix 5.5 hours

Phoenix 2 hours

6/7 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Learning and Development part 2 Overview of brain development, early learning, appropriate curriculum planning for infants/toddlers and the four domains of the Infant/toddler curriculum. (PITC module three) Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 2 hours

Helen Unangst UCP of Central AZ 1802 West Parkside Lane 602-943-5472 x1880 United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona

6/7 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Developmentally Appropriate Guidance Positive discipline only occurs in classrooms that have prepared for potential problems. How to prevent most behavior problems from occurring in the first place and handle the challenges that do arise will be discussed. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

6/7 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Positive Discipline This workshop was developed to address a need for more workshops tailored to child care providers who work with school age children. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Phoenix 1 hour

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

6/7 Free

1:00 PM GD – 0-5

Marilyn Feliciano Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway East marilyn.feliciano@phoenix.gov Phoenix Public Library

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 1 hour

6/7 Free

1:30 PM GD – 0-5

Phoenix 2 hours

Laurie Easley Juniper Library 1825 West Union Hills Drive laurie.easley@phoenix.gov Phoenix Public Library

6/9 Free

9:00 AM OT – 2-5+

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

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

Phoenix 2 hours

6/9 Free

7:00 PM GD – All

Positive Guidance This workshop will teach providers how to reward positive behavior and change negative attitudes. Learn new tips and techniques for dealing with challenging behaviors. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Tempe 4 hours

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

6/10 Free

9:00 AM OT – All

New Directions Staff Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital Medical Office Bldg #208 1492 South Mill Street 480-784-5588 New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Tempe 2.5 hours

6/10 Free

5:00 PM HS – 0-2

Mesa 2 hours

6/11 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

Crib Safety/Safe Sleep More than 12,000 children are seriously injured in cribs every year. Learn about the dangers of post extensions, wide slats, decorative cut-outs and how you can obtain a free safe crib.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Amanda Green - Child Care Injury Prevention Program Specialist Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital 1492 South Mill Avenue Medical Office Bldg, Room #208 480-829-0500 x2246 Association for Supportive Child Care

Scottsdale 2 hours

6/11 Free

6:00 PM GD – All

Desgining the Physical Environment for Optimal Learning This training was developed to address the need for thoughtful physical environments for young children and enable teachers / child care providers to see the relationship between physical environments and optimal learning. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Southwest Human Development Trainer Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Ctr 13831 North 94th Street Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

Glendale 7 horas

Southwest Human Development Trainer Toddler’s Inn 8226 East Apache Trail Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

6/14 Gratis

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Estableciendo el Cimiento (Español) Esta sesión enfoca en la importancia de apoyar el aprendizaje temprano. Repasaremos el desarrollo temprano, el desarrollo del lenguaje y los descubrimientos de la infancia. Es necesario registrarse. Entrenadora: Evangelina Del Real Locación: Child & Family Resources 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Registrarse: 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Agencia: Child and Family Resources, Inc.

Phoenix 2 hours

6/15 Free

9:00 AM GD – 2-5+

Clothing Power Struggles What should I do when my child refuses to wear the clothes I pick out? Hey it happens, you just have to be a little more creative! Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 hours

6/21 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

Brain Wonders for Child Care New brain research has changed the thinking about its role in child development. This workshop lays the groundwork for translating research into classroom strategies. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Phoenix 2 hours

6/21 Free

8:00 AM GD – All

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

Gilbert 4 hours

6/21 Free

8:30 AM OT – All

Glendale 7 hours

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

6/21 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

S.T.E.P.S to Early Brain Development Security, Touch, Eyes, Play and Sound are essential in developing a healthy foundation of neural pathways that allow them to reach their highest potential. Strategies will be discussed. Pre-registration required. Trainer: Pam Webb Location: Child & Family Resources 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 28 Register: 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Agency: Child and Family Resources, Inc

Mesa 4 hours

6/21 Free

9:00 AM OT – All

New Directions Staff Banner Desert Medical, Juniper Room, 1400 South Dobson 602-230-2273 New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development

Early Childhood Quarterly

Maricopa Phoenix 2 hours

6/21 Free

10:00 AM GD – All

Music & Movement for Early Childhood Settings During this hands-on interactive workshop, participants will be provided guidelines for choosing and using music and learn strategies on how to incorporate it into classroom curriculum. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Phoenix 1 hour

6/21 Free

12:00 PM GD – 0-5

Phoenix 2 hours

6/25 Free

9:00 AM GD – 2-5+

Boredom My child complains about being bored and expects me to drop everything to entertain her! Put the spotlight on us and let’s talk about it. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

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

Fountain Hills 2 hours

6/25 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Phoenix 7 hours

Southwest Human Development Trainer Sunflower Preschool 15055 North Fountain Hills Blvd Ondina Olivero at 602-633-8654 or oolivero@swhd.org Southwest Human Development

6/28 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Culture, Family and Providers, Part 1 Five keys that help infant/toddler programs implement culturally responsive care and keys teachers to become more aware of cultural perspectives as well as to work through cultural misunderstanding. (PITC module 4) Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Helen Unangst UCP of Central AZ 1802 West Parkside Lane 602-943-5472 x1880 United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona

Tempe 8 hours

6/28 Free

9:00 AM HS – All

First Aid, CPR and AED Certification Injuries are the most common problem with children. With this CPR and First Aid certification you will learn how to give proper aid in emergencies. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Amanda Green - Child Care Injury Prevention Program Specialist Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital 1492 South Mill Avenue Medical Office Bldg, Room #207 480-829-0500 x2246 Association for Supportive Child Care

Early Childhood Quarterly

Navajo

NAVAJO Show Low 2 hours

4/10 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Circle Times for Toddlers and Preschoolers Circle time is a great way to start the program. But what are the right ways to conduct an effective circle time? Learn great techniques with this interactive workshop.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Show Low 2 hours

Sharon Raban Kidz Town 1233 Fawnbrook, Building E and F 866-987-2469 or email Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

5/6 Free

6:30 PM GD – 5+

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. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sharon Raban Kidz Town 1233 Fawnbrook, Building E and F 866-987-2469 or email Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Show Low 7 hours

6/14 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

S.T.E.P.S to Early Brain Development Security, Touch, Eyes, Play and Sound are essential in developing a healthy foundation of neural pathways that allow them to reach their highest potential. Strategies will be discussed. Pre-registration required. Trainer: Pam Webb Location: Please call for location Register: 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Agency: Child and Family Resources, Inc

Show Low 2 hours

6/24 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Social and Emotional Development and Identity Formation Learn how to support a child’s developing sense of identity. A look at social and emotional development will provide the tools to help foster a positive self-image in children. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sharon Raban Kidz Town 1233 Fawnbrook, Building E and F 866-987-2469 or email Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Early Childhood Quarterly

Pinal

PINAL Apache Junction 4/8 2 hours Free

6:30 PM HS – All

Sun Safety Explore sun smart facts and learn about activities for teaching children about sun safety. We’ll be creating sun safe activities and learning how to create a sun smart safety policy. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Lourdes Rodríguez SB-6 Empowerment Systems 2066 West Apache Trail #104 866-987-2469 or Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Casa Grande 3 hours

4/12 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

CSEFEL: Social Emotional Teaching Strategies Learn more about teaching social emotional skills; identify strategies for supporting the development of friendship skills, emotional literacy, and anger management skills. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

David Sherwood Easter Seals Blake Foundation 1115 East Florence Blvd, Suite A 866-987-2469 or Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Casa Grande 2 hours

4/23 Free

6:30 PM HS – All

Child Care Program Administration This workshop gives an overview of child care program administration with regards to AZ State Licensing Standards and Regulations. Trainer: Misty Early Location: SB6-Park and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard Register: 1-866-987-2469 or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Apache Junction 3 hours

5/3 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Jessica Coplan Easter Seals Blake Foundation 288 North Ironwood Drive, Suite 115 866-987-2469 or Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Casa Grande 2 hours

5/7 Free

6:30 PM GD – 2-5

Be a Transition Magician Learn about the different types of transitions and discover new ways to make transitions fun! We will discuss why smooth transitions are important and why behavior problems occur during transitions. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Lourdes Rodríguez SB-6 Park & Recreation 404 East Florence Blvd 866-987-2469 or Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Early Childhood Quarterly

Pinal Casa Grande 2 hours

5/10 Free

9:00 AM AS – 2-5

Intentional Responses In this workshop, participants will learn techniques and strategies which support and strengthen children’s conversation into higher level of learning. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Misty Early SB6-Park and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard 1-866-987-2469 or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Casa Grande 2 hours

5/10 Free

11:30 AM HS – 2-5+

Where The Wild Things Are: 5 Personality Types of Children with Challenging Behaviors Providers can fit their style with each child’s unique personality and help each child build on strengths, master deficits, and embrace life with confidence and skills. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Misty Early SB6-Park and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard 1-866-987-2469 or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Casa Grande 2 horas

5/17 Gratis

9:00 AM HS – Todas

Seguridad contra el sol (Español) Infórmate sobre la protección y riesgos del sol, desarrolla actividades que utilizarás para enseñar a los niños sobre la protección solar. Crea una política para promover la protección contra el sol. Entrenador: Lourdes Rodríguez Locación: Niños Contentos 567 West Barrus Street Registrarse: 866-987-2469 or Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agencia: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Casa Grande 2 horas

5/17 Gratis

11:15 AM GD – Todas

¿Cómo aprenden los niños? (Español) Aprenderán a definir el desarrollo, las áreas de desarrollo y los factores que afectan el desarrollo. Aprenda más acerca de la teoría de inteligencias múltiples y la importancia del juego Entrenador: Lourdes Rodríguez Locación: Niños Contentos 567 West Barrus Street Registrarse: 866-987-2469 or Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Agencia: Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Early Childhood Quarterly

Pinal Casa Grande 2 hours

5/21 Free

6:30 PM HS – 2-5

Casa Grande 3 hours

6/7 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Anger Management One of the keys to breaking the cycle of abuse and violence is teaching children what the appropriate and acceptable ways to deal with anger. Teaching children other ways to negotiate and have effective conflict resolution will help children deal with life’s challenges.

CSEFEL: Determining the Meaning of Challenging Behaviors Participants will develop the ability to view challenging behavior as communication, identify methods to determine the function of challenging behavior, and practice using interview and observation data to develop hypotheses.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Misty Early SB6-Park and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard 1-866-987-2469 or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Casa Grande 7 hours

5/31 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

Being In Tune Early social-emotional experiences have a powerful influence on adult social-emotional functioning. Building caring and responsive relationships with children will be discussed. Pre-registration required. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Casa Grande 2 hours

Stephanie Castillo-Leon Holiday Inn 777 North Pinal Avenue 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

6/4 Free

6:30 PM HS – 2-5

Understanding ADHD The diagnosis of ADHD may not apply to all children. Let’s find out how a diagnosis is made along with teaching techniques and discipline strategies. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Misty Early SB6-Park and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard 1-866-987-2469 or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

David Sherwood Easter Seals Blake Foundation 1115 East Florence Blvd, Suite A 866-987-2469 or Projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Casa Grande 2 hours

6/18 Free

6:30 PM AS – 2-5

The Hundred Languages of Children This workshop is based on the Reggio Emilia approach to working with young children, which is a very childcentered approach. Children have many ways of communicating with us, aside from language. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Misty Early SB6-Park and Recreation 404 East Florence Boulevard 1-866-987-2469 or projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation/ United Way of Pinal County

Casa Grande 7 hours

6/21 Free

9:00 AM GD – 0-2

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

Barb Milner Holiday Inn 777 North Pinal Avenue 1-877-733-1270 or aiti@cfraz.org Child and Family Resources, Inc

Early Childhood Quarterly

Yavapai

YAVAPAI Cottonwood 2 hours

4/7 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

The Hundred Languages of Children This workshop is based on the Reggio Emilia approach to working with children. Children have many ways of communicating, aside from language. These will be explored during the workshop. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Ronnie Armstrong Provider’s Home 4020 B Garden Lane Call 1-866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Prescott Valley 2 hours

4/17 Free

6:30 PM GD – All

Create a Special Place for Me This workshop will define and explore how to implement developmentally appropriate practice in multi-age settings. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Ronnie Armstrong Granny’s House Family Child Care 4620 North Noel Drive Call 1-866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Camp Verde 2 hours

5/17 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Camp Verde 2 hours

5/17 Free

11:15 AM GD – 2-5

Hands-on Art Projects for Preschoolers This workshop will explore the difference between process and product art. It will discuss the developmental benefits of art and creativity and illustrate specific activities for the classroom. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Prescott 2 hours

Ronnie Armstrong Parkside Church 401 Camp Lincoln Road Call 1-866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

6/7 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Circle Time Brief circle time is a great way to start the program. But what are the right ways to conduct an effective circle time? Learn great techniques with this interactive workshop. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Prescott 2 hours

Ronnie Armstrong Prescott YMCA 750 Whipple Street Call 1-866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

6/7 Free

11:30 AM GD – 5+

Intentional Responses This workshop will assist participants in understanding the value of conversations and discuss specific strategies to support and extent children’s learning.

Finding the Balance: Program Planning for School Age Children have different needs to be met when they enter a school age program. Flexible schedules, appropriate activities, and partnering with parents are important when planning a school age program.

Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Ronnie Armstrong Parkside Church 401 Camp Lincoln Road Call 1-866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

Ronnie Armstrong Prescott YMCA 750 Whipple Street Call 1-866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation Content

Early Childhood Quarterly

Yavapai Sedona 2 hours

6/21 Free

9:00 AM GD – All

Intentional Responses This workshop will assist participants in understanding the value of conversations and discuss specific strategies to support and extent children’s learning. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Sedona 2 hours

Ronnie Armstrong Precious Stones Preschool 390 Dry Creek Road Call 1-866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation

6/21 Free

11:30 AM GD – All

Dramatic Play Alternatives This workshop is designed to guide providers to planning fun and creative ideas for the dramatic play area. The providers will learn how beneficial dramatic play can be for children. Trainer: Location: Register: Agency:

Ronnie Armstrong Precious Stones Preschool 390 Dry Creek Road Call 1-866-987-2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com Easter Seals Blake Foundation Content

Early Childhood Quarterly

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ASCC

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

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

ASCC

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

ACCA

Early Childhood Quarterly

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

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