early childhood connections...this introductory course includes first responders information and...

Early Childhood Connections

2218 JACKSON BLVD. SUITE #4

RAPID CITY, SD 57702

605-342-6464

1-888-999-7759

www.earlychildhoodconnections.com www.facebook.com/earlychildhoodconnections

Training Catalog

August - December, 2016 Enriching the lives of children by working with the adults

who affect their lives - parents, caregivers, and educators.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Immunizations

2

Marvelous Math

Concepts

3

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

4 OST Core #6:

Social and Cultural

Awareness

First Aid in an Early

Childcare Setting

Management Series

Managing vs. Leading

5 6

7 8 9 Let’s Eat!

I/T Entry Series: Brain

Development/

Discoveries of Infancy

10

First Aid in an Early Childcare Setting

11

12 13

14 15

OST: Exploring

Developmental Needs

of Age Groups

16

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

Baby Doll Circle Time

17

Beyond Behavior

Management

18 Fun Felt Stories:

Favorite Preschool

Songs

Management Series:

Maintaining a

Respectful Workplace

19 20

21 22 23 Infant/Toddler Series:

Special Needs/Language

Development

24 25

Something Doesn’t

Seem Quite Right

26 27

28 29 30

Upcycling in Early

Childhood

31 Yoga: Fun Relaxation & Recharge Activities to Do with Your Children

August 2016 Training Calendar

Class Title Date/Day/Time Location &

Instructor

Child’s Age & Instructor Level

Class Description/Pathways

Cost

Immunizations

August 1, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #13

Deb Kuehn

All Ages

Intermediate

This class will discuss why immunizations are important for health of the children

and the health of the employees, the various diseases that are prevented by

vaccines, and how to determine if a child’s immunization record shows that the child

meets state regulations. Pathways: 5. Identification and Prevention of Communicable Diseases

$5

Marvelous Math

Concepts

August 2, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #13

Janessa Bixel

3 - 5 Years

All Levels

This class will teach fun ways to incorporate math in the early learning environment.

Participants will learn how to incorporate store bought math activities as well as

low-cost homemade math activities to ensure that all SD Early Learning Guidelines

in Mathematics are met. All participants will leave with at least one free homemade

math activity and ideas for many more! Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5

Infant, Child &

Adult CPR

August 3, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #13

Greg Hilt

All Ages

All Levels

This introductory course includes First Responders information and

hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross

certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR

$30

First Aid in an

Early Childcare

Setting

August 4, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #13

Janet Smith

All Ages

All Levels

Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood

accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will

enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid

FREE

OST Core #6:

Social and Cultural

Awareness

August 4, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Suzy Braun

6 - 12 Years

Beginner

Promoting social development and cultural awareness in OST

programs.

Pathways: 10. Cultural Diversity

$5

Management

Series: Managing

vs. Leading

August 4, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 2

All Ages

Intermediate

Learn how management assures that the program and objectives of

the organization are implemented. Build leadership skills to cast

vision and motivate others. Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation

$5

I/T Entry Series: Brain

Development

Discoveries of Infancy

August 9, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 4

0 - 3 Years

Beginner

Participants will learn that young children are born ready to learn;

how they learn and what they can do to support their learning.

Pathways: 1. Child Growth and Development

$5

Class Title Date/Day/Time Location

& Instructor


Class Description/Pathways Cost

Let’s Eat! Natural

Learning

Opportunities for

Children

August 9, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #13

Suzy Braun

0 - 5 Years

Intermediate

We will look at how meal times can offer important natural learning opportunities for

children. Besides looking at providing nutritious foods, you can use them to

incorporate developmental challenges in your routine. Look at how learning

activities associated with meals and snacks can become an integral part of your

early childhood curriculum. Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children

$5

First Aid in an

Early Childcare

Setting

August 10, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Jennifer Nelson

All Ages

All Levels




FREE

OST: Exploring

Developmental

Needs of Different

Age Groups

August 15, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Suzy Braun

6 - 12 Years

Beginner

Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with

younger school-age children, while still others are typical of older school-age

children and youth. We will look at understanding these differences and help

you to plan accordingly. Pathways: 1. Child Growth and Development

$5

Infant, Child &

Adult CPR

August 16, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #13

Janet Smith

All Ages

All Levels




$30

Baby Doll Circle

Time

August 16, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 9:00 PM

Spearfish

Classroom #8

Jan Tysdal

0 - 3 Years

Intermediate

This workshop includes text and video from the book “Baby Doll Circle Time”

by Dr. Becky Bailey who is the creator of Conscious Discipline. Participants will

participate in circle time activities designed for infants and toddlers and explore

the science behind it. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5

Beyond

Behavior

Management

August 17, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 9:00 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #13

Tammy Arens-

Beauchamp

3 - 5 Years

Intermediate

This class looks at what good social and emotional development is and what

we as caregivers can do to help them. We look at challenging behavior and

ways to decrease it by making changes in our environment, our discipline

practices, and ourselves. Pathways: 3. Guidance and Behavior Management

$5

Fun Felt Stories:

Favorite

Preschool

Songs

August 18, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #13

Janessa Bixel

3 - 5 Years

All Levels

Felt stories are a great way to help children develop language and communication

skills. In this fun, make-and-take class, you will learn how to create colorful, low-cost

felt stories. Participants will create two “favorite song” felt stories and learn how to

implement them with children. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5

Management

Series: Maintaining

a Respectful

Workplace

August 18, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 2

All Ages

Intermediate

We will examine the characteristics of a respectful workplace and

discuss the director’s role in establishing and maintaining a

workplace where behaviors exhibit respect for one another.

Pathways: 8. Program Management and Regulation

$5

I/T Entry Series:

Special Needs/

Language

Development

August 23, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 4

0 - 3 Years

Beginner

Participants will learn how young children communicate and

benefits of including children with unique needs.

Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children

$5

Something

Doesn’t Seem

Quite Right

August 25, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Suzy Braun

All Ages

Beginner

A provider could be the first to notice a difference in a child. 12-16% of children

have a disability, and only 30% of these are detected before entering school.

We will look at a decision making guide for early intervention, red flags to look

for and what to do with what you see. Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children

$5

Upcycling in

Early Childhood

August 30, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #13

Janessa Bixel

3 - 5 Years

All Levels

Ever wonder what to do with all those bulky items that could go into the trash?

Think egg cartons, tissue boxes, cans, juice containers, milk boxes, scrap wood,

plastic caps, and more. In this fun, hands-on class we will explore ways we can turn

that trash into really cool creations. Feel free to bring in a bag of items to use or

share during our upcycling adventure. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5

Yoga: Fun,

Relaxation &

Recharge Activities

to Do With Your

Children

August 31, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #13

Suzy Braun

3 - 12 Years

All Levels

Come and join us for a playful introduction to using yoga with children. The

ability to relax and to regulate our emotions are important and crucial skills for

children to learn. Come explore how you can introduce and use yoga with your

children to help develop those skills. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5


1 OST Core 7:

Health & Safety

Management Series:

Policies for Staff

& Parents

2 3

4 5

Labor Day

6

Fun Felt Stories: All

About Apples

7

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

8

Temperaments Series

9 10

11 12

Not Your Ordinary Art:

Creating with Beads and Wire

13 fitCare: Think

Your Food

I/T Entry: Harmonizing

Cultural Diversity

14

Story Stones

15

Temperaments Series

Management Series: Staff Retention

16 17

18 19

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

20 21

Director’s Series

22

Temperaments Series

23 24

25 26


Alternative Painting

Techniques and Body

Movement

27

I/T Entry Series:

Protective Urges/

Responding to Families

28

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

Sensational Scientists

29 Temperaments

Sharing Your Concerns About Disabilities

Management Series:

New Hires

30

September 2016 Training Calendar


Class Title Date/Day/Time Location &

Instructor



OST Core #7:

Health & Safety

September 1, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Suzy Braun

6 - 12 Years

Beginner

Promoting practices that keep school-age children safe and

healthy. Pathways: 6. Program Safety $5

Management

Series: Policies for

Staff & Parents

September 1, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 2

All Ages

Intermediate

Learn how a handbook lays out rules and regulations to help the

childcare center run more smoothly.


$5

Fun Felt Stories:

All About Apples

September 6, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Janessa Bixel

3 - 5 Years

All Levels

Felt stories are a great way to help children develop language and

communication skills. In this fun make and take class, you will learn how to

create colorful, low-cost felt stories. Participants will create two “apple” felt

stories and learn how to implement them with children.

Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

September 7, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Greg Hilt

All Ages

All Levels

This introductory course includes First Responders information

and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red

Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR

$30

Temperaments:

Feisty, Fearful

and Flexible

September 8, 15,

22, & 29, 2016

Thursdays

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Jan Tysdal

0 - 5 Years

Intermediate/

Advanced

We will take an in-depth look at temperaments and strategies on

working with the different aspects of each type.

Pathways: 3. Guidance and Behavior Management

$20

Series

Only

Not Your

Ordinary Art:

Creating with

Beads and Wire

September 12, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Susan Kraemer

3 - 12 Years

All Levels

This hands-on class experience will help participants improve fine motor skills

and inspire creativity within children. By using beads, pipe cleaners and wire,

children can create zipper pulls, key chains, bookmarks, bracelets, and

abstract creations. Children can learn to wrap, twist, swirl and spiral wire,

making each creation unique. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5


& Instructor



fitCare: Think

Your Food

September 13, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Spearfish

Classroom #8

Jennifer Nelson

0 - 5 Years

Beginner

Food habits start early in life. Learn how to teach children about

making healthy food choices. Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children FREE

I/T Entry Series:

Harmonizing

Cultural Diversity/

Acknowledge, Ask

and Adapt

September 13, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 4

0 - 3 Years

Beginner

Participants will learn what culture means when caring for young

children and how to communicate with families to resolve

concerns. Pathways: 10. Cultural Diversity

$5

Story Stones

September 14, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Suzy Braun

3 - 12 Years

All Levels

Are you looking for a new way to engage your children in language

and literacy? Story Stones will capture the imagination and hearts

of your children. Join us and we will review what story stones are

and develop some stories to take back to your program. Just bring

a bag full of stones! Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5

Management

Series: Staff

Retention

September 15, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 2

All Ages

Intermediate

What is the value of employee retention? Learn how to motivate

staff and build a sense of community in your childcare program.


$5

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

September 19, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Janet Smith

All Ages

All Levels




$30

Director’s

Series

September 21, 2016

Wednesday

12:30 to 2:30 PM

Spearfish

Classroom #8

Jennifer Nelson

All Ages

Beginner

Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and

running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker

from the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development

FREE

Not Your Ordinary

Art: Alternative

Painting

Techniques and

Body Movement

September 26, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Naomi Even-

Aberle

All Ages

All Levels

It’s time to throw the paintbrush out the window! You won’t believe

what we’ll use to create colorful abstract paintings. Explore the art

of “mark making” with a variety of objects not normally seen in the

art room. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5

I/T Entry Series:

Protective Urges/

Responding to

Families

September 27, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 4

0 - 3 Years

Beginner

Participants will learn ways to work with families when both have

strong feelings concerning caring for young children.

Pathways: 14. Partnerships with Parents

$5

Sensational

Scientists

September 28, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Janessa Bixel

3 - 5 Years

All Levels

This class will teach fun ways to incorporate science concepts and sensory

activities in the early learning environment. Participants will explore sensory

recipes and learn how to incorporate low-cost science activities that meet the

SD Early Learning Guidelines in Science. All participants will leave with a recipe

booklet for sensory activities, at least one free homemade science activity and

ideas for many more! Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

September 28, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Spearfish

Classroom #8

Jennifer Nelson

All Ages

All Levels




$30

Sharing Your

Concerns About

Disabilities

September 29, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Suzy Braun

All Ages

Beginner

When people are emotionally invested in someone else, it’s difficult for them to

hear information clearly. There is a natural protective layer between their

emotional connection and conflicting information. We will review ways to share

and express your concerns in a thoughtful way.

Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children

$5

Management

Series: New

Hires

September 29, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 2

All Ages

Intermediate

Are you hiring leaders? A well balanced team needs a good

mixture of individuals to cover the demands of the center. Learn to hire for

the team you desire. Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation

$5



1

2 3

I/T Entry #1

Early Learning

Guidelines Series

4


Childcare Setting

5

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

6 Book Series: Theories

of Attachment

OST Core #8: Children

with Special Needs

7 8

9 10 I/T Entry #2

ELG Series

Native American

Day

11 12

Social Emotional

Learning Strategies

13 Book Series:

Theories of Attachment

Management Series:

Developing a Training

Plan

14 15

16 17 Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

OST: Leadership Styles

ELG Series

18 19

Director’s Series

Social Emotional

Learning Strategies

20 Book Series:


Beyond Cookies and

Crackers

21 22

23 24

I/T Entry #3

Early Learning

Guidelines Series

25 26

Social Emotional

Learning Strategies

27 Book Series:


Management Series:

Effective Staff Meetings

28 29

30 31 I/T Entry #4

ELG Series

Halloween

October 2016 Training Calendar


Class Title

Date/Day/Time

Location

& Instructor

Child’s Age Level &

Instructor Level


Cost

Early Learning

Guidelines Series

October 3, 10, 17,

24, 31, November

7, 14, 21, 28 &

December 5, 2016

Mondays

6:30 to 8:30 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 5

3 - 5 Years

Intermediate

Lesson 1: Introduction to the ELGs. Lesson 2: Helping children learn

language and literacy using the ELGs. Lesson 3: Integrating language

and literacy and supporting children learning English. Lesson 4: Helping

children learn math and science. Lesson 5: Promoting social emotional

development and positive approaches to learning. Lesson 6: Using

assessment and the early learning scale to help children reach

standards. Lesson 7: Integrating the creative arts and learning through

social studies. Lesson 8: Establishing reliability on the early learning

scale. Lesson 9: Promoting health and physical development and

working with families as partners on the ELGs.

$50

Series

Only

Infant/Toddler

Entry Series

October 3, 10, 24,

& 31, 2016

Mondays

6:30 to 9:00 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Suzy Braun

0 - 3 Years

Beginner

Session 1: Social Emotional Milestones/Temperaments. Session

2: Understanding Behavior/Guidance and Discipline. Session 3:

Respectful Care & Making It Happen/Primary Caregiving.

Session 4: Environments for Group Care & More Than Just

Routines. Pathways: 3. Guidance and Behavior Management

$20

Series

Only

First Aid in an

Early Childcare

Setting

October 4, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Jennifer Nelson

All Ages

All Levels




FREE

Register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 605-342-6464


& Instructor


Instructor Level Class Description/Pathways Cost

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

October 5, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Greg Hilt

All Ages

All Levels




$30

Book Series:

Theories of

Attachment

October 6, 13, 20,

27, November 3, &

10, 2016

Thursdays

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Jan Tysdal

0 - 3 Years

Intermediate -

Advanced

A six week study using the book “Theories of Attachment”

introduces the work of six major figures in attachment theory: John

Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, Magda Gerber, John Kennell, Marshall

Klaus, and T. Berry Brazelton.

Pathways: 1. Child Growth and Development

$30

Series

Only

OST Core #8:

Children with

Special Needs

October 6, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Suzy Braun

6 - 12 Years

Beginner

Promoting inclusive care for children in OST programs.

Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children $5

Social Emotional

Learning

Strategies

October 12, 19,

26, & November 2,

2016

Wednesdays

6:30 to 9:00 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Tammy Arens-

Beauchamp

3 - 5 Years

Advanced

Just as we teach literacy and math, it is also important to teach

social and emotional skills. During the first two sessions we will

spend time learning about how environments and relationships are

the key to helping all children be successful. We will have several

hands on activities that you will be able to take and use right away.

The last two sessions we will focus on social emotional teaching

strategies. Participants will gain an understanding of how to

implement social and emotional strategies (making friends,

expressing feelings and problem solving). Again, There will be

several hands on activities that you will be able to take back and

use right away. Pathways: 3. Guidance and Behavior Management

$20

Series

Only

Management

Series:

Developing a

Training Plan

October 13, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 2

All Ages

Intermediate

Participants will examine the role of training plans in their program.

Pathways: 8. Program Management and Regulation $5

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

October 17, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Janet Smith

All Ages

All Levels




$30

OST: Leadership

Styles and

Conflict

Management

October 17, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Suzy Braun

6 - 12 Years

Beginner

A person’s effectiveness as a leader is often directly linked to their

leadership style. We will explore different leadership styles and

explore five different styles of conflict management.

Pathways: 9. Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

$5

Director’s Series

October 19, 2016

Wednesday

12:30 to 2:30 PM

Spearfish

Classroom #8

Jennifer Nelson

All Ages

Beginner


running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker from

the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development

FREE

Beyond Cookies

and Crackers

October 20, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Suzy Braun

3 - 12 Years

Intermediate

Discover ways to eliminate some of the difficulties we experience at

snack time, how to expand on the wonderful things that are already

happening at snack time, and find creative ways to make snack

time a more enjoyable learning experience.

Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children

$5

Management

Series: Effective

Staff Meetings

October 27, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 2

All Ages

Intermediate

Staff meetings are an important way to communicate with staff,

address and solve issues, and implement new ideas. We will

discuss tips and techniques to make staff meetings effective and

fun! Pathways: 8. Program Management and Regulation

$5




1 2

Social Emotional

Learning Strategies

3 Book Series:


OST Core #9: Program

Management and

Professionalism

4 5

6 7

Orientation Trainings

Early Learning

Guidelines Series

8 9

Infant, Child &

Adult CPR

They Don’t Listen!

10 Book Series:


OST: Unplugged

Activities for Tweens

Management Series:

Marketing Your

Program

11

Veterans Day

12

13 14 fitCare: Be Fit…

Recharge Your Energy

Early Learning

Guidelines Series

15 16

Director’s Series

fitCare: Motivate Your

Mood

17


Photography

18 19

20 21 Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

Early Learning

Guidelines Series

22 23 24

Thanksgiving Day

25 26

27 28 fitCare: Think

Your Food

Early Learning

Guidelines Series

29


Childcare Setting

30

fitCare: Move Your

Body

November 2016 Training Calendar


Class Title

Date/Day/Time

Location

& Instructor


Instructor Level


Cost

OST Core #9:

Program

Management and

Professionalism

November 3, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Suzy Braun

6 - 12 Years

Beginner

Understanding and promoting effective program management

skills and continual professional growth.


$5

Orientation Train-

ings

November 7, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Deb Kuehn

All Ages

All Levels

6:30 to 7 - Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive

Head Trauma. 7 to 7:30 - Emergency Preparedness & Planning

for Childcare Programs. 7:30 to 8 - Safe Handling & Storage of

Hazardous Materials in Childcare.

FREE

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

November 9, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Greg Hilt

All Ages

All Levels




$30

They Don’t

Listen!

November 9, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Suzy Braun

3 - 12 Years

Intermediate

Learning to be a good listener is a critical skill. Kids need to learn

to be active listeners and adults need to as well. We will look at

six ways we may be unintentionally telling kids NOT to listen and

how to correct them.

$5


Class Title

Date/Day/Time

Location

& Instructor


Instructor Level


Cost

OST:

Unplugged

Activities for

Tween Age Boys

November 10, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Suzy Braun

6 - 12 Years

Intermediate

The “tween” age, 9-12 years, can be a tricky time for kids. Too old

for toys, but too young for youth groups. Electronics can be a big

part of how they spend their time. We will review several ideas and

activities that your “tween” boys can try instead of being stuck in

front of a screen. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5

Management

Series: Marketing

Your Program

November 10, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Region 2

All Ages

Intermediate

Learn the difference between marketing and advertising. Creating

a marketing plan and learn about the specific techniques to use to

attract attention for your program.


$5

fitCare: Be Fit…

Recharge Your

Energy

November 14, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Suzy Braun

3 - 5 Years

Beginner

Learn about what it means to be fit as well as ways to ensure

children get their rest and relaxation so they have the energy to

make healthy choices.

Pathways: 3 Guidance and Behavior Management

FREE

Director’s Series

November 16, 2016

Wednesday

12:30 to 2:30 PM

Spearfish

Classroom #8

Jennifer Nelson

All Ages

Intermediate


running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker

from the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development

FREE

fitCare: Motivate

Your Mood

November 16, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Suzy Braun

3 - 5 Years

Beginner

Our MOOD influences the choices we make. Help children learn

about MOOD and how to turn their MOOD around to make healthy

choices. Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management

FREE

Not Your

Ordinary Art:

Photography

November 17, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Suzy Braun

3 - 8 Years

Intermediate

Explore using different mediums for creative expression. There will

be an opportunity to highlight your young artists’ creations with a

Gallery Exhibit at the Dahl Arts Center during the Week of the

Young Child. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

November 21, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Janet Smith

All Ages

All Levels




$30

fitCare: Think

Your Food

November 28, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Suzy Braun

0 - 5 Years

Beginner

Food habits start early in life. Learn how to teach children about

making healthy food choices.

Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children

FREE

First Aid in an

Early Childcare

Setting

November 29, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Jennifer Nelson

All Ages

All Levels




FREE

fitCare: Move

Your Body

November 30, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Suzy Braun

3 - 5 Years

Beginner

Children don’t naturally move enough in their day. Learn ways to

help children get enough move time in their day.

Pathways: 11. Learning Environments

FREE




1

OST Core #10:

Families, Communities and Schools

2 3

4 5 Orientation

Trainings

You Gotta Have

Friends

ELG Series

6 7

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

8


Childcare Setting

9 10

11 12 OST: Sharing

Information with

Parents & Other

Professionals


13 14

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

15


16 17

18 19

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

20


21

Director’s Series


Resistance Painting

22 23 24

Christmas Eve

25

Christmas

Day

26 27 28 29 30 31

New Year’s Eve

December 2016 Training Calendar


Class Title

Date/Day/Time

Location

& Instructor


Instructor Level


Cost

OST Core #10:

Families,

Communities and

Schools

December 1, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Suzy Braun

6 - 12 Years

Beginner

Developing positive interactive partnership with families, schools,

and the community.

Pathways: 14. Partnerships with Parents

$5

Orientation

Trainings

December 5, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 9:00 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Deb Kuehn

All Ages

All Levels

6:30 to 7 - Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases.

7 to 7:30 - Safe Sleep Practices & Reducing the Risk of SIDS.

7:30 to 8 - Administration of Medications in Childcare.

8 to 8:30 - Preventing & Responding to Food Emergencies &

Allergic Reactions.

8:30 to 9 - Providing a Safe Environment in Childcare.

FREE

You Gotta Have

Friends

December 5, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Suzy Braun

3 - 8 Years

Intermediate

Did you know that children who lack friends in the early years are

at risk for problems later in life? Did you know that strong,

positive relationships prepare a child’s brain for learning? Come

join us and we’ll cover the skills and behaviors that children need

to make and keep friends.

Pathways: 9. Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

$5

Infant, Child

& Adult CPR

December 7, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Greg Hilt

All Ages

All Levels




$30


Class Title

Date/Day/Time

Location

& Instructor


Instructor Level


Cost

First Aid in an

Early Childcare

Setting

December 8, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Janet Smith

All Ages

All Levels




FREE

Orientation

Trainings

December 12, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Deb Kuehn

All Ages

All Levels

6:30 to 7 - Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head

Trauma. 7 to 7:30 - Emergency Preparedness & Planning for

Childcare Programs. 7:30 to 8 - Safe Handling & Storage of

Hazardous Materials in Childcare.

FREE

OST: Sharing

Information with

Parents & Other

Professionals

December 12, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 8:00 PM

E - Learning

Statewide

Suzy Braun

6 - 12 Years

Beginner

One of the important responsibilities of OST staff is to help parents

stay in touch with how their children are growing and developing

during program hours. We will look at individual child portfolios and

strategies for developing portfolios to share with parents and

community resources. Pathways: 4. Observing Children

$5

Infant, Child &

Adult CPR

December 14, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Spearfish

Classroom #8

Jennifer Nelson

All Ages

All Levels




$30

Orientation

Trainings

December 15, 2016

Thursday

6:30 to 9:00 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Suzy Braun

All Ages

All Levels

6:30 to 7 - Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases.

7 to 7:30 - Safe Sleep Practices & Reducing the Risk of SIDS.

7:30 to 8 - Administration of Medications in Childcare.

8 to 8:30 - Preventing & Responding to Food Emergencies

& Allergic Reactions.

8:30 to 9 - Providing a Safe Environment in Childcare.

FREE

Infant, Child &

Adult CPR

December 19, 2016

Monday

6:30 to 9:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Janet Smith

All Ages

All Levels




$30

Orientation

Trainings

December 20, 2016

Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Suzy Braun

All Ages

All Levels

6:30 to 7 - Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head

Trauma. 7 to 7:30 - Emergency Preparedness & Planning for

Childcare Programs. 7:30 to 8 - Safe Handling & Storage of

Hazardous Materials. 8 to 8:30 - Appropriate Precautions for

Transporting Children.

FREE

Director’s Series

December 21, 2016

Wednesday

12:30 to 2:30 PM

Spearfish

Classroom #8

Jennifer Nelson

All Ages

Intermediate


running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker from

the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development

FREE

Not Your

Ordinary Art:

Resistance

Painting

December 21, 2016

Wednesday

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rapid City ECC

Classroom #4

Suzy Braun

All Ages

All Levels

Come and learn a new and fun way to paint with your children using

items that I am sure you have in your classroom: wax paper and

tape. There will be an opportunity to highlight your young artists’

creations with a Gallery Exhibit at the Dahl Arts Center during the

Week of the Young Child.

Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning

$5



November 7 & December 12, 2016 (6:30 to 8:30pm):

Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma

Emergency Preparedness & Planning for Childcare Programs

Safe Handling & Storage of Hazardous Materials in Childcare

Appropriate Precautions in Transporting Children

December 5 & December 15, 2016

(6:30 to 9:00pm):

Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases

Safe Sleep Practices & Reducing the Risk of SIDS

Administration of Medications in Childcare

Preventing & Responding to Emergencies & Allergic Reactions

Providing a Safe Environment in Childcare

If you RSVP for a class, but will be unable to attend,

please let us know so that we may fill your seat.

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In-Person Orientation Trainings

Don’t wait until the deadline, you can get your orientation training done early!

Phone: 605-342-6464

Fax: 605-394-0153

Email: [email protected]


2218 Jackson Blvd. Ste. 4

Rapid City, SD 57702

All classes are FREE of charge. Please RSVP.

Registration: You may enroll by calling or e-mailing Debbie Hilt at 605-342-6464 or [email protected]. Payment for all classes is required at the time of registration. Participants will be able to register 3 months of classes at a time. For example, starting in August you will be able to register for classes being held in September, October, and November; in November you will be able to register for classes being held in December, January and February, and so on. Updates, additions and corrections to the training catalog will be sent out via email and posted on Facebook. The ECC office is closed on national and local holidays, but any classes that are scheduled on holidays will be held.

Cancellation Policy: Students who are registered for a class will be billed regardless of their attendance. In order to avoid being billed for a class you cannot attend, you must call and cancel your registration. Cancellations are taken up to the time of the class. Cancellations by voicemail are acceptable if you are not able to reach the administrative staff after 5 pm on the night of the class. Classes will be cancelled during inclement weather if there is a no travel advisory warning or if school is cancelled or dismissed early in the region of the class. Classes will also be cancelled if there is a power outage at the classroom facility. If you are unsure whether classes are cancelled, you can call our office and listen for a message, watch the local TV stations for closure information or check our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/earlychildhoodconnections). \

E - Learning Guidelines: All E - learning registrations close 48 hours prior to training. Participants are not allowed to “double-up” on a computer; each participant must log in using their own computer. E - learning classrooms will close 10 minutes after the start of the class; students not already signed in will not be allowed to enter after that time. Due to technical difficulties it is not recommended that you use smart phones or iPads to access E - learning classes. Participants must demonstrate attendance by participating in class polls and chats, as well as submitting pre and post tests and an evaluation to receive credit for the class. We realize at times it is difficult to find child care in the evenings. However, it is not appropriate to bring children to classes at Early Childhood Connections. Our learning environment is not designed to ensure the safety of children. It is also important that we are respectful of fellow students and the instructor. Please make other arrangements for your children while attending classes at Early Childhood Connections.

Again, thank you for considering Early Childhood Connections for your educational experiences. Sincerely, The Early Childhood Connections Team

www.EarlyChildhoodConnections.com

www.Facebook.com/EarlyChildhoodConnections


Family Child Care employees need

6 hours of training credits and

employees of Child Care Centers

need 20 hours!

Our classes fill up fast, and you

will not be able to get all the hours

you need in one or even 2 short

months! Plan ahead and start taking

classes now!

DON’T WAIT ‘TIL

Remember to get

your 2016 training

hours in before the

December rush!

You can register for classes

3 months prior to the session date.

Call Deb at 605-342-6464 to start

your trainings before you feel the

pinch later in the year!

The Great ECC Classroom Switch of 2016

You may have noticed in the training calendar that beginning September 1,

all the Rapid City classes will be held in Classroom #4!

Classroom #4 is upstairs, on the Front side and East end of the building

(second-to-last suite), in the same set of suites as the

Early Childhood Connections offices.

After September 1, we will no longer hold classes in Classroom #13

unless specifically noted.

After 9/1/16

Before

9/1/16


2218 Jackson Blvd. Ste #4

Rapid City, SD 57702

605-342-6464

1-888-999-7759

Thank you for considering Early Childhood Connections as a place to receive quality, affordable training for your

program. We feel this schedule includes many diverse opportunities to expand your knowledge in the child care field.

Early Childhood Connections is located at 2218 Jackson Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702. Our office is located at the front of the

building in suites #3, #4 and #5. Our classroom is located around the back of the building in suite #13, which is the first suite on

the right (From the front of the building, turn right on State St., then another right into the alley behind the building).

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