The MSDE accreditation orientation is required for center directors or administrators who are pursuing MSDE accreditation or validation and for those seeking re-accreditation or re-validation for their child care center, Head Start program, Pre-K or Kindergarten. Participants will learn how to sign up for an Online Accreditation Registration System (OARS) account. The accreditation process will be reviewed and participants will understand the steps necessary to achieve their accreditation...
This workshop is designed to teach participants how to implement a developmentally appropriate art curriculum in the classroom environment and/or a family child care center. Explores what visual art is and how to implement a variety of art experiences for children of all ages. In addition, the educator’s role in facilitating creative art activities and engaging children in conversations about visual arts will be examined. The stages of art skills are outlined to provide participants with an...
This workshop will outline the impact of intentional, positive strategies on infant and toddler brain development. Participants will learn about the effects of a negative attention cycle on children’s ability to connect with adults in positive ways. Participants will create a plan to incorporate rituals and routines into daily activities that contribute to positive cycles of brain development. Core of Knowledge: 2 Hours Child Development $20.00
Developing a sense of place through geographic experiences helps build the social and emotional foundation children need and will one day use as adults. 2 Hours Curriculum
Date/Time: December 18, 2017 (All day) to January 1, 2018 (All day)
APPLES for Children, Inc Offices will be closed for the Holidays. Reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 8:30am Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See you in the New Year!
This workshop provides an overview of basic health and safety topics including the prevention and control of infectious diseases, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome and head trauma, food allergies, vehicle and transportation safety, child abuse, building safety and others. This workshop will satisfy the anticipated COMAR required training per federal CCDBG/CCDF guideline MSDE Special Pricing $10.00
This workshop provides an overview of basic health and safety topics including the prevention and control of infectious diseases, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome and head trauma, food allergies, vehicle and transportation safety, child abuse, building safety and others. This workshop will satisfy the anticipated COMAR required training per federal CCDBG/CCDF guidelines as indicated by MSDE Core of Knowledge: 3 hours Health, Safety, Nutrition
Date/Time: November 23, 2017 (All day) to November 24, 2017 (All day)
This is a required class for all Family Providers licensed for infants and all Center Staff working in the Infant/Toddler classrooms. Know what the new regulations are and how you will incorporate them into your home or center. Required by January 1, 2016. When taking this class through APPLES, Core of Knowledge will not be issued. You will receive a certificate of attendance which will satisfy the requirement by OCC. MSDE will not accept voucher or reimbursement requests for this class.
