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INFORMATION FORDELAWARE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS
FALL 2010
Delaware First
Professional Development for Early Childhood
Produced by: Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early ChildhoodUniversity of DelawareDepartment of Human Development and Family StudiesNewark, DE 19716302.831.3239www.dieec.udel.edu
With fundingfrom: Delaware Department of Education
302.735.4210 fax 302.739.2388
Early Learning Foundations: Creating A Project
hat is an Early Learning Standard? This isexplored through Implementing Early Learning
Foundations. The standards are a guide for planninglearning experiences and checking day to day practiceagainst what is known to be effective for childrenʼslearning and development. While the ELFs are not anassessment tool, standards do help us be moreintentional about the kinds of experiences and supportthat will help children have the skill levels necessary fora good start in Kindergarten—and beyond. Being clearon what the standards are, how to use the ELFdocument and the practical application of daily planninggets us started in a positive direction.
Another way to look at standards is as a lighthouse tohelp guide our teaching and illuminate concepts thatshould be addressed. (Jacobs and Crowley NAEYC2010) In order to help children be prepared for kinder-garten, we intentionally plan experiences based on theirdevelopmental level. The experiences are planned in allcontent areas and allow for multiple opportunities topractice and learn. One of the ways to approach this isthrough doing long-term studies or projects withpreschool (or school-age) children. Teaching Strategies(the publishers of Creative Curriculum) among others,including the authors above (Gera Jacobs and KathyCrowley) and the Reggio Emilia approach, outline theidea of the project as a way to provide rich learningopportunities in all areas of learning or in all of theDomains of the Early Learning Foundations.
This approach to learning can be rewarding to staff andto children, and although it may take some practice to doit effectively, it is one of the best ways to help childrensee how content areas (domains) are connected andthat learning happens across all domains. Here is somebasic information about using projects and how they cansupport early learning standards for children. Becausethe children are such a part of planning and decisionmaking, and they are the focus of learning, projects
support their approaches to learning skil lsdevelopment. Children enjoy learning because they arenaturally excited about what is taking place.
Projects must be relevant and meaningful to children.The Domains of Science and My Family, My Community,My World are good sources for starting a project Theproject idea takes a common interest and builds on it.For example, children love to dress up and often discusswhat they should wear in dramatic play. A project mightbe Clothes, building on their interest and the fact thatmost cultures recognize clothing as an important part ofdaily living.
Resources: Play, Projects and Preschool Standards: Nurturing Children’sSense of Wonder and Joy in LearningGera Jacobs, Kathy Crowley NAEYC 2007
The Creative Curriculum Study Starters: A Step by Step Guideto Project-based Investigations in Science and Social StudiesTeaching Strategies 2005
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DE First: www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/delfirst/
NEW! Family Child Care ProgramKent & Sussex Counties
Are you a licensed family child care provider or knowsomeone who is? Please contact Read Aloud Delawareimmediately to be included in a grant funded pilotprogram! Every month a volunteer will deliver a crate ofbooks to your family child care that will be rotated withother licensed family child care programs in Kent &Sussex Counties. We will provide high-quality, multi-cultural books for children ages 0-12, professional devel-opment courses, and attendance to our conference-a total of 11 hours of your required annual training- all atno cost to you!
Please call our office at 302.674.4423 (Kent), 302.856.2527 (Sussex) or email: [email protected] for more
information and to be enrolled in this opportunity today!
Purchase of Care (POC) MeetingsThe Division of Social Services (DSS) schedulesProvider meetings for programs that receive Purchase ofCare funding. The next series will be in October. Thesemeetings are voluntary. As part of the meeting, MarySonnenberg, from the Delaware Institute for Excellencein Early Childhood, will be providing a 1-hour profes-sional development session. • New Castle County, Wednesday, October 13, 6-8 pm,
Canby Park DSS Offices, 1920 Maryland Avenue,Wilmington, DE 19805; Topic “Promoting Staff-Child Interactions, Supporting Social EmotionalDevelopment”.
• Kent County, Wednesday, November 3, 6-8 pm,Carrollʼs Plaza DSS Offices, 1114 S. Dupont Hwy.,Dover, DE 19901; Topic “Promoting Staff-ChildInteractions, Supporting Social Emotional Development”.
• Sussex County, Wednesday, October 27, 6-8 pm,Georgetown State Service Center, 546 S. BedfordStreet, Georgetown, DE 19947; Topic “Promoting Staff-Child Interactions, Supporting Social EmotionalDevelopment”.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware
The Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware is offering a onehour Level 2 program on Seizure Recognition and FirstAid. Many educators are only aware of convulsiveseizures and this program includes seizure manage-ment. However, children experience several other typesof seizures activity which often goes unrecognized anduntreated because parents are equally unaware.Children are often labeled daydreamers or behaviorproblems when they are actually having seizures.
Our educators will come to your facility, preferable for aminimum of ten participants. We also welcome parentsand support groups. For more information and toschedule, please call 302-999-9313.
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ELC Open Houses Open Houses at the University of Delaware
Early Learning Centers ARE BACK this year!!
Opportunities for Professional Development addressingHealthy Eating, Physical Activity, and Social EmotionalWellness Network with Other Directors
Date: December 1, 2010Time: 12-1:30Site: Newark Lab Preschool (with lunch) NetworkingTopic: TBA
• Designed specifically for Directors of Early Care andEducation Programs.
• Focusing on promising practices for physical activity,healthy eating, and social-emotional development inyoung children.
• Register on the DIEEC website under Event - ELCDirectorʼs Open House.
• If you would like to come early for tours of the ELC andLab Preschool, call 302-831-6205 to set up a time.
The December Open House will be at the University of Delaware Lab Preschool,
459 Wyoming Road, Newark
• Staff from the Early Learning Centers and DIEEC willbe attending the October 27 Directorʼs Meeting in KentCounty and the November 17 Directorʼs Meeting inSussex County. We will be discussing Continuity ofCare and Multi-age programming.
This initiative is in collaboration with Nemours Healthand Prevention Services
Updated Training Curriculum:Training for Early Care and Education 1 (TECE 1)has been updated to reflect best practices, regulations,the revised Delaware Early Learning Foundations (2010)and Delaware Stars for Early Success Standards. Lookfor updates to Training for Early Care and Education 2(TECE 2) in January 2011.
Environment Rating Scales training has been updated.The revisions include Applying Infant/ToddlerEnvironment Rating Scales-Revised (ITERS-R);Applying Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales-Revised (ECERS-R); Applying Family Child CareEnvironment Rating Scales-Revised (FCCERS-R); andApplying School Age Care Environment Rating Scales(SACERS). Each of these are four hour, Level 2 trainings.
Professional DevelopmentOpportunities Calendar
Delaware First
Professional Development for Early Childhood
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NEW CASTLE COUNTY Dine SafeLevel 2 (HS)10/19TuesdaySponsor: Coop.Ext.Call 831-1239 to request a registration brochure
Child DevelopmentLevel 2 (CD)10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmWestern Family YMCA, YDC2600 Kirkwood Hwy., NewarkCost: $55Sponsor: DIEEC
Developing Language & Literacyin Infants & ToddlersLevel 2 (EC)10/21, 10/28Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmJCC Early Childhood Center 101 Garden of Eden Rd.,WilmingtonCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
A Child’s Place in Space & TimeLevel 2 (EC)10/22Friday 6:30-9:30 pmBabes on the Square #2 1411 Foulk Rd., Wilmington Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Let’s Get Moving-EnergizingBrain Power in Preschoolers and BeyondLevel 2 (HS)10/26Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pmTender Loving Kare II 400 North Ramunno Dr.,MiddletownCost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
Success in the Classroom:How to Make LearningAccessible for All Children(FORMERLY Inclusive Child Care)Level 3 (EC)10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1,11/8Monday 6:30-9:30 pmEaster Seals, 61 Corporate Center, New Castle Cost: $72Sponsor: Easter Seals
Talking About Feelings, HelpingChildren Express EmotionsLevel 2 (SE)10/5Tuesday 6:30-Babes on the Square #2 1411 Foulk Rd., Wilmington Cost: Sponsor: DIEEC
Moving Youth Ahead:Introduction to School-Age CareLevel 3 (MT)10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmNCC Coop Ext. 416 Wyoming Rd., Newark Cost: $60Sponsor: Coop.Ext.
RELATE: Quality Environments& Organizational Structure ofInfant/Toddler ProgramsLevel 3 (EC)10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmJCC Early Childhood Center 101Garden of Eden Rd., Wilmington Cost: $60Sponsor: DIEEC
Applying the School-Age CareEnvironment Rating Scales -SACERSLevel 2 (EC)10/13, 10/14Wednesday/Thursday 6:30-8:30 pmTender Loving Kare II 400 North Ramunno Dr.,MiddletownCost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Visual ArtsLevel 2 (EC)10/15Friday 6:30-9:30 pmLocation TBACost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Inclusion Best PracticeLevel 2 (EC)10/18Monday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. Michaels School700 North Walnut St.,Wilmington Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Dining with DiabetesLevel 3 (HS)10/19, 10/26, 11/2TuesdaySponsor: Coop.Ext.Call 831-1239 to request a registration brochure
Implementing Early LearningFoundationsLevel 2 (EC)10/27Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmTender Loving Kare 22 Peoples Plaza., Newark Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Applying the Family Child CareEnvironment Rating Scales -FCCERS-RLevel 2 (EC)10/30Saturday 9:00-1:00 pmWestern Family YMCA, YDC 2600 Kirkwood Hwy., Newark Cost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Shapes and PatternsLevel 2 (EC)11/2Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmConcordia Preschool 3003 Silverside Rd., WilmingtonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Seeing Science EverywhereLevel 3 (EC)11/3, 11/10, 11/17Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmDelaware Museum of NaturalHistory 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington Cost: $60Sponsor: DMNH
Introduction to Center-BasedEarly Care & EducationLevel 2 (MT)11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9,12/16Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmKindercare Hockessin 6696 Lancaster Pike,Hockessin Cost: $65Sponsor: DIEEC
October - December
For the latest information& updates on training
and to register for classes go online towww.dieec.udel.edu
Picture ID will be requiredfor admittance to all training
sponsored by Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC)
The Many Hats of ECEAdministrationLevel 2 (PR)11/6Saturday 9:00-12:00 pmA Leap of Faith CDC 1715 West 4th St., Wilmington Cost: $27Sponsor: Ali Dee’s ECEWorkshops
ABC’s of Family Child CareLevel 2 (MT)11/6, 11/13, 11/20Saturday 10-1pm, 1:30-3:30 pm Brandywine Hundred Library1300 Foulk Rd., Wilmington Cost: $55Sponsor: DIEEC
Positive Behavior: TeachingStrategiesLevel 3 (SE)11/8, 11/15Monday 6:30-9:30 pmNewark Day Nursery &Children’s Center 921 Barksdale Rd., Newark Cost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Family Connection: DiscussingConcerns & Partnering withFamiliesLevel 2 (SE)11/9Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmEbenezer Preschool 525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd.,NewarkCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Powerful Play Experiences forInfants & ToddlersLevel 2 (SE)11/10Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. Michaels School700 North Walnut St.,WilmingtonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Building CollaborativeRelationships with FamiliesLevel 2 (FM)11/11, 11/18Thursday 6:00-9:00 pmDE Community ServiceBuilding, 100 W. 10th St., Wilmington Cost: $25Sponsor: Prevent Child AbuseDelaware
Learning Skills Through Arts & CraftsLevel 2 (EC)11/11Thursday 6:30-8:30 pmGreen Acres Preschool 411 North 6th St., Odessa Cost: $18Sponsor: Ali Dee’s ECEWorkshops
Let’s Play-Integrating NutritionActivities into the Classroom(FORMERLY Let’s Play with Our Food)Level 2 (HS)11/16Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pmTender Loving Kare 22 Peoples Plaza., Newark Cost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
A Child’s Place in TheirCommunityLevel 2 (EC)11/17Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. Michaels School700 North Walnut St.,WilmingtonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Numbers and CountingLevel 2 (EC)11/18Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmTender Loving Kare II 400 North Ramunno Dr.,MiddletownCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Print Book Awareness:Beginning to ReadLevel 2 (EC)11/22, 11/29Monday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. Michaels School700 North Walnut St.,Wilmington Cost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Observation and AssessmentLevel 2 (OA)11/23Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmA Leap of Faith CDC 1715 West 4th St., Wilmington Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Dine SafeLevel 2 (HS)11/30TuesdaySponsor: Coop.Ext.call 831-1239 to request a registration brochure
Applying the Early ChildhoodEnvironment Rating Scales -ECERS-RLevel 2 (EC)12/4Saturday 9-1 pmConcordia Preschool 3003 Silverside Rd., WilmingtonCost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
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Applying the Infant ToddlerEnvironment Rating Scales -ITERS-RLevel 2 (EC)12/6, 12/7Monday/Tuesday6:30-8:30 pmBabes on Square #2 1411 Foulk Rd., Wilmington Cost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
How to Have DifficultConversationLevel 2 (PR)12/8Wednesday 4:30-7:30 pmCommunity Service Building, 100 W. 10th St., Wilmington Cost: $30Sponsor: Children’s BeachHouse
Implementing Early LearningFoundationsLevel 2 (EC)12/13Monday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. Michaels School700 North Walnut St.,Wilmington Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
A Child’s Place with OthersLevel 2 (EC)12/14Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmLocation TBACost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
October - December
KENT COUNTY
Moving Youth Ahead:Introduction to School-Age CareLevel 3 (MT)10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 Monday 6:30-9:30 pmMilford Boys and Girls Club,101 Delaware Veterans Blvd,Milford Cost: $60Sponsor: Coop.Ext.
Success in the Classroom: Howto Make Learning Accessible forAll Children (FORMERLYInclusive Child Care)Level 3 (EC)10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3,11/10Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmEaster Seals, 100 Enterprise Place, Dover Cost: $72Sponsor: Easter Seals
For the latest information& updates on training
and to register for classes go online towww.dieec.udel.edu
Print Book Awareness:Beginning to ReadLevel 2 (EC)11/10, 11/11Wednesday/Thursday6:30-9:30 pmThe Children’s Secret Garden 717 Hatchery Rd., Dover Cost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Numbers and CountingLevel 2 (EC)11/12Friday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Learning Center 258 North Rehoboth, Milford Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Inclusion Best PracticeLevel 2 (EC)11/13Saturday 9:30-12:30 pmDover Public Library 45 South State St., Dover Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Applying the School-Age CareEnvironment Rating Scales -SACERSLevel 2 (EC)11/15, 11/16Monday/Tuesday6:30-8:30 pmThe Children’s Secret Garden717 Hatchery Rd., Dover Cost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Dine SafeLevel 2 (HS)11/15MondaySponsor: Coop.Ext.Call 831-1239 to request a registration brochure
A Child’s Place with OthersLevel 2 (EC)12/1Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. John’s Lutheran EarlyLearning Center 113 Lotus St., Dover Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Observation and AssessmentLevel 2 (OA)10/28Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Children’s Secret Garden 717 Hatchery Rd., Dover Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Heathy Habits, Healthy Start On LineLevel 3 (HS)11/1-11/20Sponsor: Coop.Ext.Call 730-4000 to request a registration brochure
Heathy Habits, Healthy StartLevel 3 (HS)11/3, 11/10WednesdaySponsor: Coop.Ext.Call 730-4000 to request a registration brochure
Introduction to Center-BasedEarly Care & EducationLevel 2 (MT)11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9,12/16Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club 17001 South DuPont Hgwy.,Harrington Cost: $65Sponsor: DIEEC
A Child’s Place in TheirCommunityLevel 2 (EC)11/6Saturday 9:30-12:30 pmDover Public Library 45 South State St., Dover Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Child DevelopmentLevel 2 (CD)11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6Monday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. John’s Lutheran EarlyLearning Center 113 Lotus St., Dover Cost: $55Sponsor: DIEEC
To register on-line for training, visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
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Applying the Family ChildCare Environment RatingScales - FCCERS-RLevel 2 (EC)10/11, 10/14Monday/Thursday 6:30-8:30 pmThe Learning Center258 North Rehoboth, Milford Cost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Applying the Early ChildhoodEnvironment Rating Scales -ECERS-RLevel 2 (EC)10/13, 10/14Wednesday/Thursday6:30-8:30 pmThe Children’s Secret Garden717 Hatchery Rd., Dover Cost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Let’s Get Moving-EnergizingBrain Power in Preschoolersand BeyondLevel 2 (HS)10/16Saturday 10-12 pmDover Public Library 45 South State St., Dover Cost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
Let’s Play-Integrating NutritionActivities into the Classroom(FORMERLY Let’s Play withOur Food)Level 2 (HS)10/16Saturday 1-3 pmDover Public Library 45 South State St., Dover Cost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
A Child’s Place in Space & TimeLevel 2 (EC)10/18Monday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Children’s Secret Garden717 Hatchery Rd., Dover Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Positive Behavior: TeachingStrategiesLevel 3 (SE)10/19, 10/26Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Learning Center258 North Rehoboth, Milford Cost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
ABC’s of Family Child CareLevel 2 (MT)10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10,11/17 Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. John’s Lutheran EarlyLearning Center 113 Lotus St., Dover Cost: $55Sponsor: DIEEC
RELATE: Quality Environments& Organizational Structure ofInfant/Toddler ProgramsLevel 3 (EC)10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11,11/18 Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Learning Center 258 North Rehoboth, Milford Cost: $60Sponsor: DIEEC
Implementing Early LearningFoundationsLevel 2 (EC)10/25Monday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. John’s Lutheran EarlyLearning Center 113 Lotus St., Dover Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Developing Language &Literacy in Infants & ToddlersLevel 2 (EC)10/26, 11/2Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Children’s Secret Garden717 Hatchery Rd., Dover Cost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Implementing Early LearningFoundationsLevel 2 (EC)12/9Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Learning Center 258 North Rehoboth, Milford Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Powerful Play Experiences forInfants & ToddlersLevel 2 (SE)12/11Saturday 9:30-12:30 pmDover Public Library 45 South State St., Dover Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Visual ArtsLevel 2 (EC)12/15Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club 17001 South DuPont Hgwy.,Harrington Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
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Learning Skills Through Arts &CraftsLevel 2 (EC)10/4Monday 6:45-8:45 pmCozy Critters, 35371 BeaverDam Rd., FrankfordCost: $18Sponsor: Ali Dee’s ECEWorkshops
Success in the Classroom: Howto Make Learning Accessible forAll Children (FORMERLYInclusive Child Care)Level 3 (EC)10/4,10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1,11/8Monday 6:30-9:30 pmEaster Seals, 22317 DuPontBlvd, Georgetown Cost: $72Sponsor: Easter Seals
Let’s Get Moving-EnergizingBrain Power in Preschoolers and BeyondLevel 2 (HS)10/5Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pmRehoboth YMCA 20080 Church St., Rehoboth BeachCost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
Let’s Play-Integrating NutritionActivities into the Classroom(FORMERLY Let’s Play with OurFood)Level 2 (HS)10/12Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pmRehoboth YMCA, 20080 Church St., Rehoboth BeachCost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
October - December
Blocks & Puzzles for All!Level 2 (EC)10/13Wednesday 6:45-8:45 pmCozy Critters, 35371 BeaverDam Rd., Frankford Cost: $18Sponsor: Ali Dee’s ECEWorkshops
Implementing Early LearningFoundationsLevel 2 (EC)10/16Saturday 9:30-12:30 pmRehoboth YMCA 20080 Church St., Rehoboth BeachCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Introduction to Center-BasedEarly Care & EducationLevel 2 (MT)10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15,11/22Monday 6:30-9:30 pmLittle Red Hen Nursery andPreschool 400 North Bi-State Blvd., DelmarCost: $65Sponsor: DIEEC
A Child’s Place in TheirCommunityLevel 2 (EC)10/19Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmSPLASH Bay Shore Day School36773 Millsboro Hgwy.,Millsboro Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Applying the Family Child CareEnvironment Rating Scales -FCCERS-RLevel 2 (EC)10/20, 10/21Wednesday/Thursday6:30-8:30 pmWestern Sussex Boys & GirlsClub 310 Virginia Ave., Seaford Cost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Applying the Infant ToddlerEnvironment Rating Scales -ITERS-RLevel 2 (EC)12/1,12/2Wednesday/Thursday 6:30-8:30 pmThe Learning Center 258 NorthRehoboth, Milford Cost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Family Connection: DiscussingConcerns & Partnering withFamiliesLevel 2 (SE)12/4Saturday 9:30-12:30 pmDover Public Library 45 South State St., Dover Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Shapes and PatternsLevel 2 (EC)12/6Monday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club 17001 South DuPont Hgwy.,Harrington Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Talking About Feelings, HelpingChildren Express EmotionsLevel 2 (SE)12/7Tuesday Wonder Years Kids Club 17001 South DuPont Hgwy.,Harrington Cost: Sponsor: DIEEC
SUSSEX COUNTY
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KEY: Core Competency (Content) Areas:• (CD) Child/Youth Development • (EC) Environment & Curriculum (Educational Activities for Children - FCC)• (SE) Social Emotional Development • (OA) Observation & Assessment • (HS) Health, Safety, Nutrition • (FM) Family & Community • (PR) Professionalism • (MA) Management & Administration (Business Practices & Administration - FCC)Note: (MT) is noted for all Multi-Topic classes. The content areas will be separated in the DelawareInstitute for Excellence in Early Childhood Registry and on each professional’s transcript.
Picture ID will be requiredfor admittance to all training
sponsored by Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC)
To register on-line for training, visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
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Gardner’s Multiple IntelligencesLevel 2 (EC)11/13Saturday 9:00-12:00 pmCozy Critters, 35371 BeaverDam Rd., FrankfordCost: $27Sponsor: Ali Dee’s ECEWorkshops
Applying the Infant ToddlerEnvironment Rating Scales -ITERS-RLevel 2 (EC)11/15, 11/16Monday/Tuesday6:30-8:30 pmSPLASH Bay Shore Day School36773 Millsboro Hgwy.,Millsboro Cost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
RELATE: Quality Environments & Organizational Structure ofInfant/Toddler ProgramsLevel 3 (EC)11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7,12/14Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmChild’s Play1510 Savannah Rd., LewesCost: $60Sponsor: DIEEC
Developing Language &Literacy in Infants & ToddlersLevel 2 (EC)11/17, 11/18Wednesday/Thursday6:30-9:30 pmLittle Red Hen Nursery andPreschool 400 North Bi-State Blvd., DelmarCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Implementing Early LearningFoundationsLevel 2 (EC)11/19Friday 6:30-9:30 pmPACTT @ Sussex Tech HS.,17099 County Seat Hgwy.,GeorgetownCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Visual ArtsLevel 2 (EC)11/22Monday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Breakfast Club727 S. Washington St., MilfordCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Applying the School-Age CareEnvironment Rating Scales -SACERSLevel 2 (EC)12/2, 12/9Thursday 6:30-8:30 pmWestern Sussex Boys and GirlsClub, 310 Virginia Ave., SeafordCost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Observation and AssessmentLevel 2 (OA)12/7Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmSPLASH Bay Shore Day School36773 Millsboro Hwy., MillsboroCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
A Child’s Place in Space & TimeLevel 2 (EC)12/8Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Breakfast Club727 S. Washington St., MilfordCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Applying the Early ChildhoodEnvironment Rating Scales -ECERS-RLevel 2 (EC)12/13, 12/14Monday/Tuesday6:30-8:30 pmThe Breakfast Club727 S. Washington St., MilfordCost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Positive Behavior: TeachingStrategiesLevel 3 (SE)12/13, 12/15Monday/Wednesday6:30-9:30 pmPACTT @ Sussex Tech HS.,17099 County Seat Hgwy.,GeorgetownCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Heathy Habits, Healthy StartLevel 3 (HS)10/21, 10/28ThursdaySponsor: Coop.Ext.Call 856-7303 to request aregistration brochure
Numbers and CountingLevel 2 (EC)10/25Monday 6:30-9:30 pmPACTT @ Sussex Tech HS.,17099 County Seat Hgwy.,GeorgetownCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Talking About Feelings, HelpingChildren Express EmotionsLevel 2 (SE)10/26Tuesday SPLASH Bay Shore Day School36773 Millsboro Hgwy.,MillsboroCost: Sponsor: DIEEC
Print Book Awareness: Beginning to ReadLevel 2 (EC)10/27, 10/28Wednesday/Thursday6:30-9:30 pmLittle Red Hen Nursery andPreschool400 North Bi-State Blvd., DelmarCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Shapes and PatternsLevel 2 (EC)10/30Saturday 9:30 -12:30 pmPyle Child Development Center34314 Pyle Center Rd., Unit 3,FrankfordCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
A Child’s Place with OthersLevel 2 (EC)11/2Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmSPLASH Bay Shore Day School36773 Millsboro Hwy., Millsboro Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Inclusion Best PracticeLevel 2 (EC)11/3Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmPyle Child Development Center34314 Pyle Center Rd., Unit 3,FrankfordCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Family Connection: DiscussingConcerns & Partnering withFamiliesLevel 2 (SE)11/6Saturday 9:30-12:30 pmPyle Child Development Center34314 Pyle Center Rd., Unit 3,FrankfordCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Moving Youth Ahead:Introduction to School-Age CareLevel 3 (MT)11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6Monday 6:30-9:30 pmWestern Sussex Boys and GirlsClub, 310 Virginia Ave., SeafordCost: $60Sponsor: Coop.Ext.
ABC’s of Family Child CareLevel 2 (MT)11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmWestern Sussex Boys and GirlsClub, 310 Virginia Ave., SeafordCost: $55Sponsor: DIEEC
Child DevelopmentLevel 2 (CD)11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmPACTT @ Sussex Tech HS.,17099 County Seat Hgwy.,GeorgetownCost: $55Sponsor: DIEEC
Picture ID will be requiredfor admittance to all training
sponsored by Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC)
Visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
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Seeing Science EverywhereLaunched in 2004, PNC Grow Up Great is an unprece-dented 10-year, $100 million school readiness initiativeto help prepare children from birth to age five for successin school and life. So far, PNCʼs program has contributedmore than $28 million in grants to enhance preschoolprograms, 150,000 hours in PNC employeevolunteerism, and donated more than 100,000 items. In2009 PNC began an initiative entitled Grow Up Greatwith Science. PNC has partnered with regional sciencecenters and related non-profit organizations to foster afoundation in science for preschoolers. One of theregional science centers that received a two-year grantfrom PNCʼs Grow Up Great with Science initiative wasthe Delaware Museum of Natural History. The Museumused the funding to create a preschool teacher-trainingprogram called Seeing Science Everywhere.
The Seeing Science Everywhere program teaches earlychildhood educators how to promote the process ofscientific inquiry and implement the Seeing ScienceEverywhere Resource Book in their preschoolclassrooms. The Resource Book focuses on a total of27 nature and science themes commonly used in theearly childhood classroom. Each theme is divided intocontent areas (science, math, language, art, music,movement, and social and emotional development),which are explored through a series of fun classroomactivities.
Beginning in the fall of 2010, the Delaware Museum ofNatural History will offer this training to all early child-hood educators through the Delaware Institute forExcellence in Early Childhood Education (DIEEC). TheLevel 3 training will be offered in a series of three 3-hoursessions to be held in each county. In addition toearning nine credits, each participant will receive a
complimentary copy of the Seeing Science EverywhereResource Book and a free subscription to the SeeingScience Everywhere monthly e-newsletter.
During the first session, participants will learn how topromote the process of scientific inquiry by exploring thefour seasons and weather. Each season will bethoroughly discussed as well as general weatherconditions and wind, sun, snow/ice, and rain. Session 2will focus on habitats and animals. Insects, spiders,reptiles, amphibians, backyard animals, and dinosaurswill be discussed, as well as the polar regions, oceans,the rainforest, farm life, and even the solar system. Thelast session will concentrate on how things grow. Inaddition to learning about how people grow, our fivesenses, and nutrition, teachers will learn how to investi-gate flowers, fruits, vegetables, and trees from seed toplant in the classroom.
The cost of the training will be $60 per person. It will beoffered at the Delaware Museum of Natural History onWednesdays, November 3rd , 10th , and 17th from 6:30to 9:30 p.m. Training will be offered in Kent County in thewinter of 2010 and in Sussex County in the spring of2011. See future Provider Pursuits and the DIEECwebsite for exact dates and locations.
Six training scholarships and three theme kits will begranted per county. The theme kits will include ascience center in a box and educational materials foreach of the 27 themes. The scholarships and free kitswill only be granted to ECE centers that meet specific cri-teria. Contact the DIEEC for a brochure and application.This training is made possible with funding from PNCʼsGrow Up Great with Science and support from theDelaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood.
Moving Youth Ahead- Introduction to School-Age Care CurriculumMoving Youth Ahead - Introduction to School-Age Care, has been approved as another training option to qualify forthe positions of School-Age Intern (see Rule #443) and School-Age Site Assistant (see Rule #442). Based on Rule#437 in Delacare: Rules for Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers, the Office of Child Care Licensinghas determined that this 15 hour module may substitute for Delaware First’s Introduction to Center-Based Early Careand Education or Child Development. As a Level 3 course Moving Youth Ahead – Introduction to School-Age Careserves as a foundation of support for new and experienced school-age professionals and includes reflective practice.
Moving Youth Ahead – Fall 2010 Schedule: Register at www.dieec.udel.edu
NCC Cooperative Extension Thursday nights 6:30 -9:30PM10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 and 11/4
Western Sussex Boys and Girls ClubMonday nights 6:30 – 9:30pm11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 and 12/6
Kent County at Milford Boys and Girls ClubMonday nights 6:30 – 9:30 PM10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/1
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Autumn is a wonderful time to begin incorporating natureand science into your environment. Using theEnvironment Rating Scales (ERS) and the DelawareStars Clarifications as a guide, you will be able to recog-nize how easy it is to include nature and science experi-ences for all children. Below are some suggestions toinclude in your Nature/Science corner and curriculum.
Infants and toddlers:• Access to some developmentally appropriate
pictures, books, or toys that represent naturerealistically.
• Choose books and toys that portray real animalsrather than cartoons or fanciful characters.
• Ask parents to donate calendars that often showphotos of nature scenes and real animals that can beused in your display.
• Opportunities to interact with nature outdoors at leasttwice a week. This could include infants feeling thegrass or showing toddlers birds in a nearby tree.
• Daily experiences with living plants or animalsindoors such as an aquarium or pointing out thesquirrels through a window. Make it commonpractice to use everyday events to teach childrenabout nature and science talk about the weather orthe falling rain.
Preschool children:• Access to many developmentally appropriate games,
materials, or activities. Include at least 3 examplesfrom 3 of the following categories: collections ofnatural objects such as seashells or leaves; livingthings to care for and observe such as plants or fish;,nature/science books, games, or toys such assequencing cards that portray the progression of atadpole turning into a frog; and nature/science
activities such as cooking or experimenting withsinking and floating objects in the water table.
• Since family child care professionals would need toprovide appropriate materials for multiple agegroups, there should be 9 different examples ofappropriate nature/science materials from at leastthree of the above categories accessible topreschoolers and school-agers. The only differenceis that instead of activities, the last category isnature/science tools such as magnets or magnifyingglasses.
• Organize materials, be sure they are in goodcondition.
• Encourage children to bring in natural things to sharewith the other children, such as adding to anon-going leaf collection throughout the season.
• Use everyday events to teach children about natureand science such as discussing the change ofseasons or flying kites on a windy day.
• Offer nature/science activities every two (2) weekssuch as cooking or doing crayon rubbings of leaves.
• Provide books and pictures to extend the hands-onexperiences that are occurring.
School-age children:• Access to a variety of science/nature materials. • Become involved in science and nature activities
such as feeding classroom pets or watering plants ona weekly basis.
• Encourage questions about science or naturalphenomena and then help the children find answers.
• Introduce new concepts based on the childrenʼsinterests such as endangered species or waterconservation.
• Take field trips that are science-based such as tripsto a planetarium or natural history museum.
Nature/Science And The Environment Rating Scales
New Resources Coming Soon!Confused by the Delaware CACFP and Delacare Rules on nutrition and physical activity? We can help! Two newresources are available to help you understand the regulations and make them happen in your home or center.
• 1-800 Helpline: This toll-free number is available to answer your questions on Delawareʼs child care nutritionand physical activity regulations. Trained helpline staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. answering callsand recommending resources to help you meet the regulations in your home or center. Only nutrition andphysical activity assistance is available; other topics will not be covered. The number is 1-800-660-6602 andwill be in service beginning September 30, 2010.
• Trainings: Starting in February 2011, trainings will be held on the DE CACFP/Delacare Rules around nutri-tion and physical activity. Trainings will be offered in two sessions during the day or three sessions at nightand will take place throughout the state at various locations and times from February 2011 through June 2011.These will be FREE trainings! Participants will receive a toolkit as a resource to implement guidelines, as wellas continuing education credits for participating. Be sure to check in the next issue of Provider Pursuits fordates, times and locations.
New Topics This Fall!A Child’s Place in Space & Time- Learn appropriategeography and history concepts for young children.Encourage curiosity and expand a childʼs knowledge byproviding learning opportunities through play. Knowledgeof places and spaces begins within their own residence,expanding to their community and learning environment.Children begin to learn about the past, present, and futurethrough discussions about their experiences. (Level 2, 3hours)
A Child’s Place in Their Community- Learn appropriatecivics and economics concepts for young children.Encourage curiosity and expand a childʼs knowledge byproviding learning opportunities through play. Conversationsabout similarities and differences are a vital part of becom-ing respectful citizens within the community. When workingtogether, children should be a part of creating rules, govern-ment and learning to problem solve. Within a learning envi-ronment, children learn about money and resources throughplanned learning opportunities and pretend play. (Level 2, 3hours)
A Child’s Place with Others- Learn appropriate family,culture and diversity concepts for young children. Encouragecuriosity and expand knowledge by providing learning oppor-tunities through play. Conversations about similarities anddifferences are a vital part of becoming respectful citizenswithin the community. In their daily experiences, childrenencounter many cultures. Specific cultures should not be afocus of a weekly theme but instead should be incorporatedinto daily discussions and activities. (Level 2, 3 hours)
Visual Arts- Everyone has different tastes and styles inart, but it can be an amazing means of self-expression aswell as a useful tool for assessment. Creative expressionthrough visual arts is personal and reflective of personali-ties and learning. This workshop is fun and creative, andwill help early childhood professionals look at art in newways, teaching them to promote self-expression and learn-ing in children. (Level 2, 3 hours)
Shapes and Patterns- Shapes and patterns are a fun partof math center activities. Learn how to teach geometry andspatial sense; how patterning is the evidence of the skill ofsequencing; and how to effectively use shapes andpatterns to teach children mathematics concepts whilekeeping learning interesting and fun. This workshop willshow the sequence of skills learned so that children stayengaged. (Level 2, 3 hours)
Numbers and Counting- Numbers and counting areeverywhere in daily lives. Helping children use these skillsas second nature is vital to everyday success. Best prac-tices and easy ways to teach children are highlighted, helpyoung children practice numbers and counting. See howto help them view it as an everyday, everywhere skill.(Level 2, 3 hours)
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Training for Early Care and Education(TECE) I & II
Are you thinking of registering for TECE I or TECE II?If so, please be advised that each of the sponsoringagencies have a mandatory minimum class size, if theminimum do not register for the class it will be cancelled.
DE Technical & Community College Owens
Campus, Rt. 18, Georgetown, DE 855-1617DE Technical & Community College Terry Campus,
100 Campus Drive, Dover DE 857-1400DE Technical & Community College Wilmington &
Stanton Campus, 333 Shipley St., Wilmington, DE571-5378Delaware Skills Center, 1300 Clifford BrownWalkway, Wilmington, DE 654-5392Marshallton Education Center, 1703 School Lane,Wilmington, DE 683-3652POLYTECH Adult Education, 823 Walnut ShadeRoad, Woodside, DE 697-4545Sussex Tech, 17099 County Seat Highway,Georgetown, DE 856-9035
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood®
(Teacher Education and Compensation Helps)Did you know TEACH provides:
• Scholarships for courses leading to an Early ChildhoodAssociate Degree, Bachelor Degree and/or EarlyChildhood Directorʼs Certificate
• Scholarships for 85% of the CDA application fee onceyou have completed the required 120 hours of training.
• Compensation as a result of increased formal education• Support to complete educational requirementsDid you know TEACH requires:
• Commitment from the participant• Commitment from the employerDid you know you may be eligible if:
• Currently employed at a licensed early care andeducation center, with one yearʼs experience OR
• Currently a Level II family child care provider• Must possess a high school diploma or GED• Must work a minimum of 30 hours/week and not earn
more than $15.00 an hour ( hourly wage is different forthe EC Directorʼs Certificate scholarship)
For more information, contact Debbie Taylor at (302) 764-1501or [email protected]
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Verification of Qualifications Review Process
The Delaware First Professional Development System,now a unit of the Department of Education, will processapplications for qualifications for the Office of Child CareLicensing. Verification will be done to ensure eachindividual has the appropriate training, educationand experience requirements to qualify for one of thenew early care and education and school-age positionslisted below.
Early Care & Education Positions
Early Childhood Administrator Early Childhood Curriculum CoordinatorEarly Childhood TeacherEarly Childhood Assistant TeacherEarly Childhood InternSchool-Age Positions
School-Age Administrator School-Age Site CoordinatorSchool-Age Site Assistant School-Age Intern
When an individual believes that he or she is fully qual-ified for one of these specific positions, a QualificationsApplication should be filled out for that position. Theprocess will be as follows:
1. Applicant reviews requirements of positions.2. Applicant selects the position they qualify for, fills
out and signs the appropriate form. 3. Applicant collects copies of transcripts, diplomas
and training certificates to document training andeducation to meet the specific qualifications.
4. Applicant makes a copy of driverʼs license orpicture ID and proof of age to meet qualifications.
5. Applicant collects signed copies of verification ofemployment form to document experience to meetqualifications.
6. Applicant mails form and all documents to:Delaware First, Department of Education, Townsend
Building, 401 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901
(Faxes will not be accepted)
Once it is determined an individual qualifies for one ofthese specific positions, a Certificate of Qualifications forthat position is sent. No further documentation is needed,even if employers change. Each individual is responsiblefor keeping and maintaining their Certificate ofQualifications. This is an important document that any-one employed or seeking employment at a licensedearly care and education or school-age center inDelaware will be asked to provide as proof of theirqualifications for employment.
Degrees Received from a Non-U.S. College/University
The following independent agencies can review foreigntranscripts and provide a Credential Evaluation Report.Contact them for current information, procedures, andcosts.
• International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (215) 222-8454,ext. 603, www.icdeval.com
• World Education Services, Inc. (212) 966-631, www.wes.org• Joseph Silny & Associate (305) 273-1616, www.jsilny.com• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (414) 289-3400,
www.ece.org• International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
(310) 258-9451, www.ierf.org
Visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
Delaware Stars for Early Success
Delaware Stars is a quality rating and improvementsystem (QRIS). It began in 2007 with the goal ofimproving the quality of early care and education,school-age care, and family child care programs in thestate of Delaware.
What is a Quality Rating and Improvement System
(QRIS)?
QRIS is a method used to assess, improve, and com-municate the level of quality in child care settings. Itestablishes quality standards for programs and throughan assessment process a program achieves a ratingthat indicates its quality in relation to the standards.
How do staff benefit from a programʼs participation?
Staff will increase their knowledge about appropriateearly learning practices and quality programming forchildren. They will become part of a system whichpromotes professionalism and staff will know thatthrough their participation in Delaware Stars they willhave contributed to improving the quality that willultimately positively impact the children and the familieswith whom they work.
How do I become involved? Want to learn more?
Applications are available on our website by visitingwww.dieec.udel.edu Click on the Delaware Stars forEarly Success tab, Participating in Stars to downloadthe application or contact us at 302-831-3239.
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Advanced CPR/First Aid Training | 602-3632www.advancedcprfirstaidtraining.com X
American Red Cross | 800-777-6620www.redcrossdelmarva.org X X
Autism Society of Delaware | 224-6020www.delautism.org/ X
Bayhealth Medical Center | 744-7135www.bayhealth.org X X
Beacon Safety | 428-6073www.beaconsafety.com X X
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware | 658-1870www.bgclubs.org X
Bright Horizons | 733-5437www.brighthorizons.com X
Catholic Charities | 674-1600www.cdow.org X X
Center for Disabilities Studies | 831-6974www.udel.edu/cds/ X
Child, Inc. | 762-8989www.childinc.com X
Children & Families First | 479-1677www.familyandworkplace.org X X
Children’s Beach House | 655-4288www.cbhinc.org X
Christiana Care | 733-1000http://www.christianacare.org/ X X
Cooperative Extension - UD | 831-1239www.ag.udel.edu/extension X X X
Delaware Assoc. for the Education of Young Children | 764-1500www.daeyc.org X
Delaware Department of Education | 735-4210www.doe.k12.de.us/ X
Delaware Early Childhood Center | 398-8945www.lf.k12.de.us/decc/ X
Delaware Family Child Care Alliance | 322-5500www.delawarechildcare.com X
Delaware Financial Literacy Institute | 792-1200www.dfli.org X
Delaware Forest Service | 698-4500www.delaware.gov/forestry/ X
Delaware Nature Society | 239-2334www.delawarenaturesociety.org X
Delaware Parents Association | 678-9288www.delparents.org X
Delaware State Fire School | 739-4773http://statefireschool.delaware.gov/ X
Delaware State Police | 834-2620http://dsp.delaware.gov/ X
Delaware State University- Center for Enterprise | 857-6953www.desu.edu/dced/ X
DHSS - Birth to Three | 255-9134http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dms/epqc/birth3/directry.html X
Dover Air Force Base | 677-3998www.dover.af.mil X
DSCYF - Office of Child Care Licensing | 892-5800http://kids.delaware.gov/occl/occl.shtml X
Early HSN CPR Business Website Childhood FA Admin.
Statewide Training Organizations Please contact the following agencies/organizations for their training schedule
Organization | Phone
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Emergency Management Consultant | 764-6557X X
Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware | 999-9313www.epilepsyfoundation.org X
First State Community Loan Fund | 652-6774www.firststateloan.org X
First State Safety Services | 292-1368www.firststatesafetyservices.com X
Food Bank of Delaware | 292-1305www.fbd.org/ X
Make-A-Difference Training Center, Inc. | 792-0542www.madtci.com X X
Nemours Health & Prevention Services | 444-9100www.nemours.org/service/preventive/nhps.html X X
New Directions Early Head Start - UD | 831-0478www.udel.edu/cds/initiatives-childhood-ndehs.html X
Nursery and Kindergarten Assoc. of Delaware | 239-1416www.nkad.org/ X
P’s Management & Consulting, LLC | 229-6697www.psmanagement.webs.com X
Parents As Teachers - KC | 697-4545www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/earlychildhood/parentsasteachers.shtml X
Parents As Teachers - NCC | 454-5955www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/earlychildhood/parentsasteachers.shtml X
Parents As Teachers - SC | 856-5239www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/earlychildhood/parentsasteachers.shtml X
Planned Parenthood | 655-7296www.ppdel.org X X
PolyTech Adult Education | 697-4545www.polytechworks.com X
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware | 425-7490www.pcadelaware.org X X
Providers in Practice | 373-8479X X
Read Aloud | 656-5256 www.readalouddelaware.org X
Reading ASSIST Institute | 425-4080www.readingassist.org X
Rescue Breath | 387-1541www.rescue-breath.com X X
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) | 573-6553www.scoredelaware.org/ X
Small Business Administration | 573-6294www.sba.gov/localresources/district/de/index.html X
Small Business Development Center | 831-0770www.delawaresbdc.org/default.aspx X
Telamon Corp. | 734-1903 www.telamon.org X
WHYY Children’s Service Outreach www.whyy.org/childrensservice/outreach.html X
YMCA Resource Center | 571-6975http://www.ymcade.org/branches/resource_center/index.cfm X
Key: Early Childhood -Training organizations that have training topics available in Early Care & Education and/or School-AgeHSN -Training organizations that have training topics available in Health, Safety, and/or NutritionCPR & FA -Training organizations that have training topics available in CPR & First AidBusiness Administration -Training organizations that have training topics available in Personnel, Management and/or Fiscal Operations
Early HSN CPR Business Website Childhood FA Admin.
Statewide Training Organizations Please contact the following agencies/organizations for their training schedule
Organization | Phone
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Support Groups, Director Associations and Professional OrganizationsThroughout Delaware, child care providers have organized into geographically-based support groups. The groups serve
as a peer support system, in which providers can offer each other encouragement, share resources, network, receivetraining, and advocate for professional issues.
Some zip code areas are covered by more than one group. To learn more about the support group(s) in your area,please refer to the list below. Please call Children & Families First at 479-1676 for any possible changes to this informa-tion or if a new group has been formed.
Family Child Care
Greater Wilmington Childcare Professional Alliance (serving all of New Castle County)Janet Nagengast 656-6898, Nancy Martin 475-5234, Connie Fitzwater 529-7986
MOT Support Group Organization (Middletown/Odessa/Townsend) - 19706, 19709, 19730, 19731, 19734Kathy Manning 376-3771
Newport/Elsmere/Wilmington Professionals Caring for Children (N.E.W.P.C.C.) - 19804, 19805, 19808Jane Hatfield 994-1084
Northeast Provider Support Group - 19801, 19802, 19805, 19809, 19703Thelma Jamison 762-8645
Pike Creek Family Child Care Providers - 19707, 19711, 19804, 19805, 19808Terry Windhorst 633-4633
Region 1 - 19703, 19803, 19809, 19810 City of Wilmington - Sharon Strohm 798-6303 Kyma Fulgence-Belardo 777-4099
Smyrna/Clayton Family Child Care Support Group - Donna McDonald 659-3454
Child Care Centers
Kent County Child Care Center Directors Kim Pridemore 857-1720
Child Care Association of Sussex County Kathy Moore 856-3490
Delaware Professional Organizations:
Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC) 764-1500www.daeyc.org
Nursery-Kindergarten Association of Delaware (NKAD) 571-0230www.nkad.org
The Delaware Family Child Care Alliance 655-0803 or 373-8479www.delawarechildcare.com
Delaware AfterSchool Alliance - Dave Hilyard 479-1664www.deasa.org
Universities/Colleges that Offer a Variety of Courses Related to Early ChildhoodDelaware State University - www. desu.edu Dr. Billie Friedland, Education Department Chair 857-6738
Delaware Technical & Community College - www.dtcc.edu Wilmington/Stanton Campus Barbara Sheppard, Education Department Chair 434-5571Terry Campus Dr. Tyler Wells, Education Department Chair 857-1743Owens Campus Dr. Nancy Campbell, Education Department Chair 855-1654
Springfield College – www.spfldcol.edu Judith Stang, Assistant Dean/Campus Director - School of Human Services 658-5720University of Delaware – www.hdfs.udel.edu Dr. Donald Unger, Chair – Human Development & Family Studies 831-6500Wilmington University – www.wilmu.edu Jim Boyd, Program Coordinator- Early Childhood Education 356-6794
Visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
Please visit our website for the most current and up-to-date course offerings and locations
NO DROP-INS PERMITTED FOR ANY CLASSES
To register for classes, visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
• First time visitors must create a registration profile. Select New User to complete a profile and obtain a user name and password• Returning visitors: login with assigned user name and password
In order to complete your training registration, you must have:• Valid credit card or check. All registrations are completed through a secure transaction• Access to the internet• Email address
Details for each course offered through the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) or its partners are availableat the Institute website: www.dieec.udel.edu. Information on each course includes the following categories: course title and descrip-tion; content area; training level; date(s) and times; location; and intended audience. Each category is a searchable field, forexample, you may search by location (Dover); intended audience (infant/toddler); content area (health) or title (ABCʼs of Family ChildCare). Once you have chosen a course(s), complete the registration and payment on line.After completing your registration, print the confirmation page as a receipt for your records.
Instructors cannot accept payments or drop-ins on the day of class
Training certificates will be mailed to participants whose payments have not been received prior to class date
If no internet access: Please call the Institute to confirm class space availability: 831-3239Profiles are required for first time registrants. Registration can be completed over the phone with a check or credit card. If necessary,complete the registration form below and send your check made payable to University of Delaware, credit card information ormoney order to: Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood • Department of Human Development & Family Studies
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Cancellation Policy
Participants who have registered for classes cancelled by the Institute or its partners will be provided a credit toward another class.If a participant cancels their class registration 24 hours prior to the class beginning, a credit will be issued to be used for a subse-quent class within six (6) months. If a participant does not attend the class and has not contacted the Institute 24 hours prior to theclass, no class credit will be issued. NO REFUNDS
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DAEYC Annual Conference
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Clayton Hall, NewarkFor more information, visit www.daeyc.org
or call 302-764-1500
Bilingual Instructors WantedThe Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early
Childhood is looking for qualified Instructors tofacilitate early childhood trainings in Spanish.
For more information, please contact Evelyn Keating at 302-831-6522 or
Save the Dates!Saturday, March 12, 2011
Read Aloud Delaware Conference
and
Friday, March 25, 2011
18th Annual Delaware Head Start ConferenceCOMING SOON… A Child Care Learning Collaborative toPromote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity! The Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood inconjunction with Nemours Health and Prevention Serviceswill be launching a second cohort of leadership teams fromlarge child care centers to inform, encourage, and supportefforts to plan, create, and sustain healthier environmentsfor children, their families, and the staff at their centers.Priority will be given to programs from Kent and SussexCounties as well as programs participating in DelawareStars. The Learning Collaborative is scheduled to begin inearly 2011. For more information, contact Mary Sonnenberg,Project Coordinator, University of Delaware, DelawareInstitute for Excellence in Early Childhood [email protected] or 302-831-1210.