Training Schedule
 

We Need Your Input!
The Training Needs Survey is YOUR opportunity to tell CCR&R what training topics you would like, what times and days work best for you and how we can help you get the training you need.  Please take a few minutes to complete the Online Training Needs Survey by clicking here .

If you would like to print out the sruvey and return it to our office by fax or mail click here.

How To Register for a Training:

You can reserve your seat by:
-Calling 607-746-1620 or toll free at 1-877-746-2279
-Fax: 607-746-1648
-Emailing CCR&R at daycare@delawareopportunities.org
-Completing the training request form by clicking here.

Reminders:

The New Social Services laws changed licensing and registration periods from two years to four years, but your 30 hours of required training is still on a two-year cycle. Thirty hours of training is required every two years.

All distance learning courses that child care employees take toward meeting thier required 30 hours of training every two years, must be pre-approved.  The list of pre-approved training courses can be found by clicking here.

Training Calendar:

QUALITYstarsNY Readiness Workshops
with Sue Thomas-Mancke

Saturday, April 28, 2012
-8am-10am Introduction to QUALITYstarsNY
-10am-1pm Self-Assessment: Preparing for Program Improvement

Saturday, May 19, 2012
-9:30am-12:30pm First Steps for Quality Improvement

All workshops will be held at Fox Care Center, Rt. 7, Oneonta, NY.  All workshops are free of charge. 

Registration Instructions:
Click here for the QUALITYstarsNY Readiness Workshop Flyer and Registration Form
For more information or to register contact Sue Thomas-Mancke at 607-431-9220 or by email at cfcfw@yahoo.com

Second Annual Delaware Opportunities. Child Care Resource & Referral
Child Care Provider Social

When:  Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Time:    7PM to 9PM
Where: Delaware Opportunities Inc
             35430 State Hwy. 10
             Hamden, NY 13782

Get together with your fellow child care providers and the CCR&R staff, enjoy some refreshments and
have fun while learning something new!
CCR&R staff will share information about:
-Professional development opportunities
-Tips on marketing & communicating with families
-The Delaware Opportunities Inc. CCR&R website
-Navigating the Office of Children & Familiy Services website

We will also be honoring our Excellence in Child Care ITA Project participants!
2 hours of training in:
-Business record maintenance and management
-Statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care
Reserve your seat today! Contact Delaware Opportunities Inc. Child Care Resource & Referral

17th Annual New York State
Child Abuse Prevention Conference
Diverse Paths, Common Dreams

April 16-18, 2012
Albany Marriott Hotel
189 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205

For more information and to download the registration booklet visit:
www.preventchildabuseny.org

NYS Association for the
Education of Young Children

Annual Conference
April 19-21
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center

For conference information or online registration visit:
http:/www.nysaeyc.org/

Family Child Care Association of NYS, Inc.
21st Annual Conference

Friday & Saturday
April 27 & 28, 2012
Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center
Callicoon, New York

Visit www.fccanys.org for more information or call 845-331-2929

Health & Safety Training:
Competencies for Becoming a Family or Group Family Day Care Provider -   For more information on the next scheduled training click here.                             

Videoconference Trainings:

General Information:
Videoconferences are held at:
Delaware Opportunities Inc.
35430 State Hwy. 10
Hamden, NY 13782

All videoconferences begin at 6:45PM

For more information on training topics and training credits or to register for videoconference trainings: Visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu or call toll free 1-800-295-9616

Upcoming Videoconferences:
April 26, 2012
Your Role in Observation and Record Keeping
Training Topics Areas:
-Business record mainenance and management
-Statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care

May 17, 2012
Recipes for a Healthier Lifestyle
Training Topics Areas:
-Nutrition and health needs of infants and children
-Statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care

June 14, 2012
Behavior Management
Training Topics Areas:
-Principles of childhood development, focusing on the developmental stages of the age groups for which the program provides care
-Child day care program development
-Statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care

October 18, 2012
Nurturing Creativity during the School-Age Years
Training Topics Areas:
-Child day care program development
-Statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care

November 15, 2012
Emergency Preparedness
Training Topics Areas:
-Safety and security procedures, including communication between parents and staff
-Statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care

Online Learning:

Early Childhood Education and Training Program E-Learning

Early Childhood Education and Training Program E-Learning (ECETP E-Learing)
courses are available online for all child care providers at no cost to participants.

Current Courses Available:
-Keeping Children Safe: Prevention of Lead Poisoning and Other Dangers to Children
-Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping
-Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
-Mandated Reporter Online Training
-Managing Challenging Behaviors: Birth to 18 Months
-Managing Challenging Behaviors: 18 to 36 Months

For more information on fulfilling training topic requirements, hours of training or to take any of the learning courses visit: www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu

Looking to fulfull CDA Competency Goals?  Many of the E-Learning courses listed above can be used to fulfill CDA Competency Goals.  Check the above website for specifics.

For more information on training contact a daycare specialist at:
Delaware Opportunities Inc.
Child Care Resource & Referral
35430 State Hwy. 10
Hamden, NY 13782
607-746-1620
Toll free at 1-877-746-2279
Fax: 607-746-1648
Email at daycare@delawareopportunities.org