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Monthly Workshops
** June 2010 **
Visit our web site for a full list of all of our trainings
Pre-Registration by mail or fax is required!
Need training but don't see a workshop that fits your needs?
Set up an On-site training! Contact Colleen Sharif at (914) 761-3456, ext. 113
SCARSDALE WORKSHOPS
Child Care Council of Westchester
313 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Thursday, June 3, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
NEW! What Can a CDA Credential Do for Me?
Training Categories: Child Day Care Program Development, Business, Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Care
Cost: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10120
Saturday, June 5, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Medication Administration Training Course
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Safety & Security, Business, Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Care
Cost: $150
Code: 00605
 Saturday, June 5, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Heartsaver First Aid
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Child Day Care Program Development, Safety & Security
Cost: $47 Members, $52 Non-Members
Code: 10121
Saturday, June 5, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Heartsaver CPR with AED
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Child Day Care Program Development, Safety & Security
Cost: $47 Members, $52 Non-Members
Code: 10122
*There is a 9 person maximum for this course. Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 163 to inquire about space before registering.
Tuesday, June 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
NEW! Director's Leadership Academy: The Importance of an Employee Handbook
Training Categories: Child Day Care Program Development, Business
Cost: $35 members, $45 Non-Members
Code: 10123
**Members of the Westchester Early Childhood Directors’ Association and the School Age Directors’ Network receive a discount on this workshop. Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 113 for more information.
 Tuesday, June 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
CACFP
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Business
Cost: Free
Code: N/A *Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 110 to register
Miercoles, Junio 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sesion de Informacion: Cuidada Infantil de Familia
Training Categories: Business
Cost: Free
Code: N/A *Por favor llame al (914) 761-3456, ext. 114 para registrarse
Jueves, Junio 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
CACFP Entrenamiento en Espanol
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Business
Cost: Free
Code: N/A *Por favor llame al (914) 761-3456, ext. 219 para registrarse
Thursday, June 17, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Know Your Regs! (for all modalities)
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Safety & Security, Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Care
Cost: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10124
Saturday, June 19, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Heartsaver First Aid
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Child Day Care Program Development, Safety & Security
Cost: $47 Members, $52 Non-Members
Code: 10125
 Saturday, June 19, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Heartsaver CPR with AED
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Child Day Care Program Development, Safety & Security
Cost: $47 Members, $52 Non-Members
Code: 10126
*There is a 9 person maximum for this course. Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 163 to inquire about space before registering.
Saturday, June 19, 9:30am - 12:00pm
NEW! What is Professional Development and Why Do I Need It?
Training Categories: Business, Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Care
Cost: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10127
 Saturday, June 19, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
NEW! Baking Soda, Pepper, and Oobleck, Oh My! Science in Your Program
Training Categories: Childhood Development, Child Day Care Program Development
Cost: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10128
Thursday, June 22, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Child Care Center Start-Up Information Session
Training Categories: Business
Cost: $85 Information Kit and Workshop, $50 Information Kit Only
Code: 10129
MOUNT VERNON WORKSHOP
52 South 6th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY
Tuesday, June 8, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Know Your Family/Group Family Regs!
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Safety & Security, Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Care
Cost: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10172
YONKERS WORKSHOP
Grinton I. Will Public Library
1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY
Saturday, June 12, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Child Abuse Identification & Prevention, Including Shaken Baby Syndrome
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Child Abuse/Maltreatment ID & Prevention, Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Abuse/Maltreatment, Shaken Baby Syndrome
Cost: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10181
JUNE 2010 PROGRAM DIRECTORS' MEETINGS
Westchester Early Childhood Directors' Association Meetings
Tuesday, June 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at the Child Care Council in Scarsdale.
Contact Howard Milbert at Ossining Children's Center at (914) 941-0230 for details.
School Age Directors' Network Meetings
Tuesday, June 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Child Care Council in Scarsdale.
Contact Angela LaSorsa at (914) 643-8754 or Jayne Lapadula at (914) 528-8119 for details.
START-UP INFORMATION SESSIONS
All sessions take place at the Child Care Council of Westchester
START-UP INFORMATION SESSIONS
If you are interested in opening a Family Child Care Program or a School Age Child Care Program, we offer Start-Up Information Sessions throughout the year. For more information on opening a Family Child Care Program, please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 115. For more information on opening a School Age Child Care Program, please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 137. To start a Group Family Program, please visit the OCFS website: www.ocfs.state.ny.us
 OPENING and LICENSING CHILD CARE CENTERS
Are you interested in or currently in the process of opening a new child care center outside of your home? Do you need help or technical assistance on how to become licensed by NYS OCFS or how to maintain your license? Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 108 for more information.
ASSISTANCE WITH REGISTRATION
Directors who need support in completing their initial or renewal applications are encouraged to make a technical assistance appointment with their Registrar or call (914) 761-3456, ext. 123 for more information.
ADDITIONAL CHILD CARE COUNCIL SERVICES
ATTEND A 15-HOUR HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING AND GET A $10 WORKSHOP COUPON!
This course is mandatory prior to registration or licensing for family child care or group family child care providers. Registered or licensed providers, who need training to meet the 30-hour mandatory training requirements, may also attend this course. EIP funding may be used. Call (914) 761-3456, ext. 115, to inquire about the dates. PLUS!! Attend a 15 hour Health & Safety Course and receive a $10 workshop coupon for any training at the Council, valid for 90 days!
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION TRAINING COURSES
WHO: Child care providers who wish to administer medication in their program, including programs that administer Epi Pen® and Asthma medications only.
TRAINING HOURS: Receive a total of 8 training hours (9am - 6pm).
COST: $150 per participant. Grant money is available. Call 1-866-665-5537 or visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu and click on the MAT Grant Program.
TO REGISTER: You MUST complete a MAT Course registration form, which is available at www.childcarewestchester.org or by mail. To schedule a MAT Training or to sign up for Health Care Consultant Services, call (914)761-3456, ext. 154.
INFANT/TODDLER CDA TRAINING
The Infant Toddler CDA class, which meets at the Council once a week from September through May, fulfills the 120 hour CDA education requirement. The class is FREE and open to individuals who work with infants or toddlers at programs that accept and serve children subsidized by Westchester DSS. To register for the September 2010 class, call Wendy Rolnick at (914) 761-3456, ext.161, or e-mail wendyr@cccwny.org.
eCDA - ONLINE CDA TRAINING
In response to your requests, the Child Care Council is very excited to be the first organization in New York State, in partnership with Teaching Strategies, to offer eCDA. eCDA is a hybrid version of the CDA. In addition to the online piece, our program includes technical support from Master's level professionals who conduct the in-person classes on a monthly basis. Participants can choose between an Infant/Toddler or Preschool Center-Based Credential. For more information and to inquire about the dates please contact Janine Duke at (914) 761-3456 ext. 219.
INFANT/TODDLER SERVICES
Infant/Toddler Specialists are available for free technical assistance and on-site training for programs serving infants and/or toddlers. The specialists assist center, family and group programs in promoting best practices and conducting the Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) and the Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale (FCERS) assessments to improve the quality of your program. For more information call Laura Cleare at (914) 761-3456, ext. 169, or Miriam Kerness at (914) 761-3456, ext. 134.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, CREDENTIAL & NAEYC ACCREDITATION SUPPORT
We offer phone support, informational sessions and resources to early childhood professionals working on credentials and certificates. We also help center based and family programs initiate the NAEYC or NAFCC accreditation process and review final documentation to assure that it is accurate and complete. To find out more, please call Wendy Rolnick at (914) 761-3456, ext. 161.
SUBSIDY SUPPORT SERVICES
FREE ON-SITE ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING AVAILABLE! Do you have families who receive financial assistance to help pay for care through the child care subsidy system/DSS? If so, we can help you! Our Subsidy Support Services will provide you with individualized assistance to resolve payment issues; understand the rules & regulations of child care subsidy; inquire about a case status; and much more. Contact Arlene Leuzzi at 914-761-3456, ext. 122 or ArleneL@cccwny.org for more information.
CHILD/FAMILY HEALTH PLUS
Do you need health insurance? We provide application assistance to those interested in enrolling or renewing in Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus, or Medicaid, publicly funded free or low cost health insurance programs that provide comprehensive health coverage for adults and children. For more information, please call Peggy Farrar, Child/Family Health Enroller, at (914) 761-3456, ext. 136. PROVIDERS- You can include this flyer in your enrollment package and/or parent handbook so parents are aware that this service to get health insurance is available at the Council.
TRAINING RESOURCES
Early Management Trainings sponsored by the New York State Early Care and Learning Council (formerly the New York State Child Care Coordinating Council) www.earlycareandlearning.org 230 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203; 518-690-4217
FREE SUNY VIDEOCONFERNCES
 The New York State Office of Children and Family Services funds videoconference trainings, which are produced by the SUNY Early Childhood Education and Training Program. To find out the dates and topics and to register, please call 1-888-399-0549 or visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/. Videoconferences are offered at the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Valhalla (26 Legion Drive): Site 668 and take place from 6:45 PM-9:15 PM.
Please note: Please fax a completed registration form with credit card information directly to the finance department (914) 885-1110, or mail to the Child Care Council of Westchester, 313 Central Park Ave. Scarsdale, NY 10583. Do not bring payment with you on the date of the workshop, as a $15 late fee will be added to the price of the workshop.
*Please visit our web site for a full description of
workshop registration and payment policies*
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