In this workshop participants will analyze the documentation needed for level 3 in each of the five content areas, explore the process of self-assessment and design an effective program improvement plan. Participants will also evaluate the benefits of Tiered Reimbursement. COK: 2 hours Professionalism
Medication Administration Core of Knowledge: 6 hours Health, Safety, Nutrition Please bring a bagged lunch. The class will not break for lunch. This will be a working lunch. Mandated MSDE/OCC training to learn all aspects of safely administering medication in your child care setting. Suitable for those serving children of all ages. The participants per class is limited to 15. This course currently does not expire and can transfer to any center/home in the State of Maryland.
This interactive training will seek to build participants knowledge and understanding of the importance of play in the physical, cognitive and social development of children. This training will discuss the various aspects of play and the roles that each type plays in the growth and development in children. This training will conclude with discussing strategies for integrating developmentally appropriate practices into curriculum and daily activities to meet the individual needs of children. ...
This class will focus on important lesson planning terminology, including theme, objective and goal and the basic principles of developmentally appropriate practice. This class will focus on important lesson plan terminology, including theme, objective and goal and the basic principles of developmentally appropriate practice. The class will also explore the following objectives:
Wherever you are in the Maryland EXCELS process; newly enrolled, ready to renew, or ready to achieve a higher level, this workshop will help you assess your current position and set realistic short and long term goals aligned with the Maryland EXCELS standards Core of Knowledge: 2 hours Professionalism
This workshop is designed to teach current terminology associated with teaching English Language Learners (ELL), explore specific strategies that promote language development in young children od all abilities including (ELL), addressing ways to encourage continued opportunities for language development in classroom and in the home environment and understand the impact of a child's culture in the early childhood classroom. COK: 1 hour Child Development and 1 hour Special Needs
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 and Nutrition
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
Participants will identify the difference between ADA requirements and early childhood inclusion, familiarize themselves with the documents and elements of the IEP and IFSP and develop an inclusion policy that aligns with the Maryland EXCELS rationale for implementing inclusive practices in child care programs.
It can be challenging to coordinate the likes and dislikes of the children in your care. Now add in a food allergy, intolerance, or other food related barriers, and it can make you want to pull out your hair! This workshop will provide you with the information and tools to understand and work with food allergies, intolerances, and other food challenges faced by children with ADHD, on the Autism Spectrum, and with sensory disorders. Core of Knowledge; 3 hours Health, Safety, and Nutrition
