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The Quarterly Newsletter of Child Care Resource and Referral of Multnomah County Volume 7 Issue 4

Spring 2011 Success for Children Entering Kindergarten – The Time is Now!

Points of Interest Training Pages Registration Form Parent Pages Resource Team Page

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Recursos en Español Pagina 2 y Pagina 5* Información para las proveedores Pagina 3* Entrenamientos para obtener la licencia como proveedora de cuidado infantil en el hogar Pagina 4* Entrenamientos en educación continua para renovar la licencia como proveedora de cuidado infantil en el hogar Recuerde, si tiene preguntas lláme….. Enedina Brambila (503) 548-4400 X 23

Where are Parents Calling From? Below are the top 5 zip codes that parents called from in Oct through Dec. If you would like information about your specific zip code, call Enedina Brambila at 503548-4400 x23. 1. 97233 2. 97220 3. 97266 4. 97236 5. 97230

May 30

Memorial Day

Why write about Kindergarten when it is only April? Children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall should register for school now. Important events are happening throughout Multnomah County during the Spring to connect parents to the school their child/ren will be attending. These events can be found on our website at www.ccrr-mc.org. Portland Public Schools, in particular, has been working closely with the Child Care Resource and Referral of Multnomah County to let providers know about these events. Nancy Hauth, Program Manager for Pre-K and Kindergarten supports for Portland Public Schools (503-916-3230, [email protected]), understands the important role that child care providers play in the early education of children. "We know that parents look to their trusted child care providers for information about schools and kindergarten. As a result, we've been working with CCRR-MC to share important messages about school." Child care providers are essential to making this important transition a success: 

Encourage parents to go to their local school to register. Not sure what school? The local school district contact information can be accessed at www.ccrr-mc.org. Also, share Multnomah County Parents on page 17.  Encourage excitement about learning by doing fun activities together: Read and talk about books, play board games, and collect and sort rocks and leaves. Pick up the Summer Fun booklet at CCRR-MC’s Grand office for ideas and/or find a listing of children’s books at your local library branch. Book listing is also available at www.ccrr-mc.org.  Help children feel confident about self-care such as hand washing, taking on and off coats, tying shoes and toileting.  Encourage parents to start school routines early. Teachers appreciate when children are well rested! See more about the connection between school success and kindergarten attendance at www.multco.us/sun/linkage..  Help children play well with others through sharing, taking turns, and listening and talking. See more on this from our Early Childhood Behavioral Specialist’s article on page 19.  Provide lots of writing materials like pencils, paper, and crayons. Let the child feel free to experiment, imitate and invent. Thanks for being such a vital person in the lives of children and a support for parents during this time in their child’s life!

1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B Portland, OR 97214 (503-548-4400)

www.ccrr-mc.org

[email protected]

Mes de la Primera Infancia Eventos en la biblioteca local ¡Celebre el Mes de la Primera Infancia (Month of the Young Child) en la biblioteca! Por tercer año, la Biblioteca del Condado de Multnomah participa en una iniciativa nacional que asegura acceso a los padres a programas educativos de calidad relativos a la primera infancia y los alienta a participar en la educación temprana de sus pequeños. ¡Las bibliotecas locales están ofreciendo eventos como teatro de títeres, talleres interactivos de cuentos, fiestas especiales cuentacuentos y espectáculos musicales! Si desea recibir mayor información, llame a la biblioteca de su localidad o diríjase a www.multcolib.org/events/youngchild.html para informarse acerca de las actividades afines en su área.

Elegibilidad para ERDC y actualización respecto a la lista de reservaciones 16 de febrero de 2011 A partir del 1 de octubre de 2010, el número máximo de casos en el programa de Cuidado Infantil Relacionado con el Trabajo (Employment Related Day Care o ERDC) será de 10,000. Al mismo tiempo, se añadió un nuevo requisito para la elegibilidad. A los nuevos solicitantes y familias que dejaron de recibir los beneficios de ERDC por más de 30 días, se les debía denegar sus solicitudes y derivar a la lista de reservaciones para ERDC. La única excepción que se hizo fue para las familias que habían recibido asistencia en efectivo a través de TANF, incluidos los beneficios en efectivo para refugiados y del programa State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI (SFPSS) en los tres meses anteriores. Procedimiento para la lista de reservaciones. La disminución del número de casos fue mayor de lo esperado, situándose en 8,900 a mediados de enero. En vez de emplear un proceso de selección al azar, se tomaron los nombres de todas las personas en la lista de reservaciones y se les invitó a que solicitasen ERDC el 28 de enero. En base a la información que indica que se añaden a la lista de reservaciones para ERDC 400 familias aproximadamente por mes, el DHS tiene pensado tomar los nombres de todas las personas de la lista el segundo miércoles de cada mes. Esto empezará el 9 de marzo de 2011. Las invitaciones para solicitar ingreso al programa de ERDC se remitirán por correo tras tomarse los nombres de la lista a mediados de cada mes. Cambio de la política. La regla que estipula que los clientes no deban haber interrumpido sus beneficios de ERDC por más de 30 días ha sido cambiada a ―una interrupción de más de dos meses cívicos‖. Eso permitirá que los participantes que hayan perdido los servicios de cuidado infantil debido a una licencia por maternidad, otros problemas de índole médica o la pérdida temporal de su trabajo tengan una ventana mayor durante la cual tener acceso a servicios sin tener que esperar primero en la lista de reservaciones. El cambio cobrará vigencia el 16 de febrero de 2011. Para obtener mayor información o si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Paula Lavaly al 503-548-4400, extensión 18. 2

Abril, Mayo, y Junio del 2011

Registración y pago por adelantado es necesario para asistir a todos los Entrenamientos  

Forma de Registración en las páginas 15 y 16 Solo puede enviar Cheque o Money Order

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Enviar pago a: CCR&&R 1006 SE Grand Ave, Suite 100-B, Portland, OR, 97214 Usted puede cancelar las clases con dos días de anticipación y le devolveremos su dinero

Entrenamientos para obtener su Licencia de Cuidado Infantil Orientación para el Cuidado Infantil Familiar (Gratis) Este es el primer paso para registrarse a través de la División del Cuidado Infantil. Esta Clase incluirá: Reglas y regulaciones, proceso de aplicación, programa de comida USDA, el proceso del DHS, orientación a los negocio. 18 de Abril, Horario: 9:00am—12:00pm, Lugar: MHCC Maywood Campus 10100 NE Prescott Portland OR 97220 24 de Mayo, Horario: 9:00am—12:00pm, Lugar: MHCC Maywood Campus 10100 NE Prescott Portland OR 97220 16 de Junio, Horario: 9:00am—12:00pm, Lugar: MHCC Maywood Campus 10100 NE Prescott Portland OR 97220 Clase

Curso # CCRX12 Proteger a los Niños es Nuestro Deber

Curso # FH Seguridad en los Alimentos

Curso #CCRX11 Resucitación Cardio-Pulmonar y primeros auxilios

Descripción

Horario

Día

Costo

Indicadores de abuso y negligencia. Proceso de reportar en caso de sospecha de abuso y negligencia en contra de los niños en su programa

9am-12pm

Sección # 01 30 de Abril O Sección # 02 18 de Junio

$10

Abierto

$10

9am-12pm

Manual diseñado especialmente para el cuidado de niños. Usted estudiara y tomara el examen a su propio tiempo. Aplicable para Infantes, niños y adultos. Que hacer en casos de emergencias, quemaduras, envenenamiento

12:30-5:30pm 12:30—5:30pm

Sección # 13 30 de Abril O Sección # 14 18 de Junio

$35

Atención: Lugar para los cursos Proteger a los Niños es Nuestro Deber y Resucitación Cardiopulmonar/Primeros Auxilios Clases del 30 de Abril y 18 de Junio del 2011 Lugar: 1006 SE Grand Ave, Suite 100B Portland OR 97214 Etiqueta en la Sala de Clase

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Por favor mantenga Etiqueta en la Sala de Clase apropiada cuando participe en nuestras clases

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No se permiten niños en la clase

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Por favor llegue a tiempo

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Se le sugiere que traiga algo para el almuerzo si va a venir a clase todo el sábado

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Entrenamientos de Educación continua para el Cuidado Infantil Entrenamiento/Curso#

A descubrir palabras CCRX13SN

Hágalo por escrito CCRX33PM

Objetivo del Entrenamiento

Descubra maneras eficaces y creativas de ayudar a los niños que presentan retrasos del lenguaje. Presentado por Kristen McKee

¿No está seguro de los formularios que debe presentar ante la División de Cuidado Infantil para obtener la licencia? Venga y participe en una clase divertida y gratuita en la que trataremos los formularios necesarios y los que son útiles al momento de comunicarse con las familias a su cuidado. Se facilitarán formularios de muestra.

Día / Lugar Sección # 02 25 de Abril, 6:30-8:30pm

Costo/Cat. Gratis CKC: SN CDA: 2

MHCC Maywood Campus 10100 NE Prescott Ave. Portland, OR 97220

Sección #01 3 de Mayo, 6:30-8:30pm

$14 CKC: PM CDA: 5

1006 SE Grand Ave Suite 100-B Portland, OR 97214

Presentado por Lucia Aleman

Desarrollo cerebral temprano CCRX35HGD

Esta capacitación ofrecerá una introducción a la manera en que el desarrollo del cerebro afecta el comportamiento. Se centrará en lo que esto significa para la forma en que usted planifica actividades, juega e interactúa con los niños durante el tiempo que pasan con usted.

Sección # 02 26 de Mayo, 6-9pm

$21 CKC: HGD CDA: 8

1006 SE Grand Ave Suite 100-B Portland, OR 97214

Presentado por Lucia Alemán

Entornos CCRX15LEC

En esta clase hablaremos de la importancia del papel que desempeñan los entornos en la vida del niño. Trataremos cómo los materiales y los juguetes que usted utiliza con los niños pueden influir en su desarrollo. Hablaremos sobre cómo organizar un espacio con los niños que incluya áreas didácticas diversas como actuación, bloques y escritura. Asimismo, dedicaremos momentos breves al juego en exteriores.

Sección # 01 21 de Junio, 6:30-8:30pm

$14 CKC: LEC CDA: 1

1006 SE Grand Ave Suite 100-B Portland, OR 97214

Presentado por Pablo Lopez

Lectura dialógica CCRX10LEC

Los niños de grupos socioeconómicos diversos a los que les lee dialógicamente están mucho más avanzados que a los que se les lee en la manera tradicional. La manera en que les leemos a los niños es tan importante como la frecuencia con la que les leemos. Venga y aprenda tres métodos sencillos que puede emplear para hacer que los niños participen más activamente durante la lectura. Presentado por Pablo Lopez 4

Sección # 01 27 de Junio, 6:30-8:30pm 1006 SE Grand Ave Suite 100-B Portland, OR 97214

$14 CKC: LEC CDA: 1

Éxito para los niños que ingresan al kindergarten ¡Éste es el momento! ¿Por qué mencionamos el kindergarten si estamos apenas en abril? Los niños que irán al kindergarten en el otoño deben ser inscritos en la escuela ahora. Durante la temporada de primavera, se llevan a cabo eventos importantes en el Condado de Multnomah para conectar a los padres con las escuelas a las que asistirán sus hijos. Hallará la información sobre tales eventos en nuestro sitio Web, www.ccrrmc.org. El Sistema de Escuelas Públicas de Portland, en particular, ha estado colaborando estrechamente con la Red de Recursos y Derivaciones de Cuidado Infantil (Child Care Resource and Referral) del Condado de Multnomah para informar a los proveedores acerca de los eventos. La Directora del Programa de Apoyos en Pre Kindergarten y Kindergarten para el Sistema de Escuelas Públicas de Portland, Nancy Hauth (503-916-3230, [email protected]), entiende la importancia del papel que desempeñan los proveedores de cuidado infantil en la educación temprana de los niños. ―Sabemos que los padres confían en los proveedores de cuidado infantil de sus hijos y acuden a ellos en busca de información sobre las escuelas y el kindergarten. Por eso, hemos estado colaborando con CCRR-MC para dar a conocer mensajes importantes sobre la escuela‖. Los proveedores de cuidado infantil son un elemento esencial para que esta importante transición sea todo un éxito:

 Anime a los padres a que vayan a la escuela de su localidad e inscriban a sus hijos. ¿No está seguro cuál de las escuelas le corresponde? La información del distrito escolar local está a su disposición en www.ccrr-mc.org.

 Infunda emoción en el aprendizaje a través de actividades divertidas: Lea y hable acerca de libros, juegos de mesa y recolecte y categorice rocas y hojas. Recoja un ejemplar de la publicación Summer Fun (Diversión de verano) en la oficina principal del CCRR del Condado de Multnomah para que se dé ideas y/u obtenga una lista de libros infantiles en la biblioteca local. También se dispone de listas de libros en www.ccrr-mc.org.

 Ayude a los niños a sentirse seguros con relación al aseo y atención personal como lavarse las manos, ponerse y quitarse la chaqueta, amarrarse los zapatos y usar el baño.

 Aliente a los padres a empezar con las rutinas escolares mucho antes. ¡A los maestros les complace que los niños estén bien descansados! Lea más acerca de la conexión entre el éxito en la escuela y la asistencia al kindergarten en www.multco.us/sun/linkage.

 Ayude a los niños a jugar bien con otras personas – a compartir, esperar su turno, escuchar y hablar.

 Ofrezca al niño materiales para escribir — lápices, papel y crayones— en abundancia. Deje que experimente, imite e invente. ¡Gracias por ser una persona trascendental en la vida de los niños y un apoyo para sus padres en esta etapa de la infancia! 5

Provider Appreciation Day Event! FREE Training at IKEA

Month of the Young Child Events

IKEA is offering a free training to help celebrate Provider Appreciation Day called In Home Childcare: Creating a Quality Environment. The training will take place at IKEA on May 2nd from 6:30-8:00pm. Email [email protected] to sign up. See page 14 for more detailed information.

ERDC Eligibility and Reservation List Update February 16, 2011 Effective October 1, 2010, the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) caseload was capped at 10,000. At the same time, a new eligibility requirement was added. New applicants and families who had a break of more than 30 days in receiving ERDC benefits were to be denied and referred to the ERDC Reservation List. The only exception was for families who had received TANF (including Refugee (REF) and State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI (SFPSS) cash benefits within the prior 3 months. Process for the Reservation List. Caseload attrition has been greater than expected, dropping to 8,900 by mid-January. Rather than using a random selection process, every name on the Reservation List was pulled and sent an invitation to apply on January 28. Based on current data that approximately 400 families a month are added to the ERDC Reservation List, DHS is setting up a pull of all names on the second Wednesday of every month. This should begin with March 9, 2011. Invitations to apply for the ERDC program will be mailed after each mid-month pull. Policy Change. The rule stating that clients may not have a break in ERDC benefits of more than 30 days has been changed to ―a break of more than two calendar months.‖ This will allow for clients who have lost child care services due to maternity leave, other medical issues or temporary job loss a larger window in which to access services without first waiting on the Reservation List. The change is effective February 16, 2011. For more information or if you have questions call Paula Lavaly at 503-548-4400 ext. 18. 6

Free Library Activities Celebrate the Month of the Young Child at your library! For the third year, Multnomah County Library is participating in a national initiative to ensure parental access to high quality early childhood education programs and encourage participation in children's early education. Local libraries are offering events like puppet play, interactive storybook workshops, special storytime parties, and musical performances! If you are interested in getting more information you can call your local library or go to www.multcolib.org/events/youngchild.html for information about what is happening in your area! Free Ice Cream at Ben & Jerry’s This could be a fun field trip for the kids! On April 12th Ben & Jerry’s is offering free ice cream for children from 12-8pm, stop by for your free cone.

Crisis/Disaster Handbooks for Multnomah County Child Care Providers The Child Care Health Consultation project, along with Multnomah County Health Department and Emergency Management, has modified crisis/disaster handbooks for use in Multnomah County. These handbooks can serve as a guide in assisting center and family home child care settings develop their disaster plan before a disaster occurs. It also has an appendix of additional emergency preparedness materials. There are currently crisis handbooks posted on the Child Care Resource and Referral of Multnomah County website under ―Useful Links‖ then ―Health Information‖. Please feel free to download these handbooks for use in your program.

Child Care Licensing Information 1. 2. 3. 4.

Steps to Becoming a Registered Family Child Care Provider Attend a Family Child Care Overview Class Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification Current Food Handlers Card Attend a 2 Hour Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect class

Steps to Renewing Your Family Child Care Registration 1. Ensure you have a current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid card 2. Ensure you have a current Food Handlers card 3. Send in certificates 30 days prior to your renewal date to the Child Care Division indicating 8 additional hours in child care related training

Family Child Care Overview The Family Child Care Overview is a required one-time class to become a Registered Family Child Care Provider in the state of Oregon. Information presented includes rules and regulations, the application process, child care business principles, and resources including: CCR&R services, DHS subsidy program and USDA food program. The class is offered free of charge. You must pre-register for Family Child Care Overview classes by calling 503-548-4400 x10. All Classes are located at MHCC, 10100 NE Prescott Ave. Portland, 97220 unless noted.

Wed April 13 9am-12pm Fri April 27 9am-12pm Tues May 10 6-9pm*

Fri Wed Fri

May 27 9am-12pm June 8 9am-12pm June 24 9am-12pm

* Class will be @ CCRR, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100 B 97214

CPR/First Aid and Child Abuse Classes Date

RRCAN (Course # CCRX10) $10

Sat. 4/9

Sec # 1

9am-11am

Tues. 4/12

Sec # 2

6:30-8:30pm

Sat. 4/23

12-5:30pm

MHCC, 10100 NE Prescott 97220

Not Available

CCRR, 1006 SE Grand Ave 97214

Sec # 2

9am-3pm

MHCC, 10100 NE Prescott 97220

Sec # 4

12-5:30pm

MHCC, 10100 NE Prescott 97220

Not Available

CCRR, 1006 SE Grand Ave 97214

9am-3pm

MHCC, 10100 NE Prescott 97220

Sec # 4

9am-11am

Wed 5/18

Sec # 5

6:30-8:30pm Not Available

Sec # 5 Sec # 7

Sat. 6/4

Sec # 7

9am-11am

Thurs. 6/16

Sec # 8

6:30-8:30pm

Sat. 6/18

Sec # 1

Location

Not Available

Sat. 5/14

Sat. 5/21

CPR/First Aid (Course # CCRX11) $35

Not Available

Sec # 8

12-5:30pm

MHCC, 10100 NE Prescott 97220

Not Available

CCRR, 1006 SE Grand Ave 97214

9am-3pm

MHCC, 10100 NE Prescott 97220

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Food Handler Information : Food Handler certification may be completed online @ www.childcarefoodhandler.org or you may purchase a self study packet by sending the registration form on page 13 with a check or money order for $10. (please check the box for Food Handler in the middle of the registration form)

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Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) fulfills the child abuse class requirement for CCD licensing.

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Rows shaded in gray above indicate dates of Quickstarts. Quickstarts are all day Saturday classes in which the RRCAN and CPR/First Aid classes are both offered in the same location consecutively. You may sign up for the portion(s) you need.

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Prices and course numbers are listed under the titles at the top of the table.

Successful completion of our CPR/First Aid classes will certify you in infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid and is valid for 2 years. We do NOT offer half day refresher courses.

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Training Key Key to Oregon Registry Categories www.centerline.pdx.edu

Key to Numbering System for CDA www.cdacouncil.org

Classes are all Set One, unless specified Core Knowledge Categories

Abbreviation

Diversity

DIV

Families & Community Systems

FCS

Health, Safety & Nutrition

HSN

Human Growth and Development

HGD

Learning Environments & Curriculum

LEC

Observation and Assessment

OA

Personal, Professional & Leadership Development

PDL

Program Management

PM

Special Needs

SN

Understanding and Guiding Behavior

UGB

Numbered Subject Areas

Sample Topics

1. Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment

Safety, first aid, space planning, materials and equipment

2. Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development

Large and small muscle, language, literacy, discovery, art, music

3. Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development

Self-esteem, independence, selfcontrol, socialization

4. Strategies to establish productive relationships with families

Parent involvement, home visits, conferences, referrals

5. Strategies to manage an effective program operation

Planning, record-keeping, reporting

6. Maintaining a commitment to professionalism

Advocacy, ethical practices, work force issues, professional associations

7. Observing and recording children's behavior

Tools and strategies for objective information collections

8. Principles of child development and Developmental milestones, cultural learning influences on development

As you flip through the following training pages, you will notice that each class lists a Core Knowledge Category (CKC) and a CDA Competency Number. The charts above will help you read through abbreviations and identify CDA categories. These categories have been included to help those working towards professional development in either the Oregon Registry or the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credential Program. For more information contact Mandy Bennett, 503-548-4400 x25.

How to Register for Trainings Please read the following policies and procedures carefully and call with any questions. (503) 548-4400 To register for a workshop, you must: 1. Complete both sides of the registration form on pgs.15-16. (You can find course and section numbers under the title of each class) 2. Mail the registration form with a check or money order payable to CCR&R-MC for the full amount of the classes you are requesting. Each person registering for a class needs to fill out a separate registration form with their home contact info. Please make copies as needed or download more copies from our website: www.ccrr-mc.org and click on ―training.‖ 3. Registration for classes will only be accepted by mail or in person, and they must be received prior to the class date. All classes require pre-registration and payment if applicable. Payments are non-transferable from person to person. Placement in a requested class will be on a first come, first serve basis. Cancellation Policy: If you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the training for which you are registered, you will be issued a refund. The refund will be issued to the person that was registered for the class, regardless of who paid for the class. Attendance Policy: If you miss a class and have not given at least 24 hours prior notice, you forfeit the payment for the class. It is important that participants arrive on time and stay for the duration of the class. Participants arriving later than 15 minutes after the start of class will not receive a certificate. No children are permitted. Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, CCR&R classes will be cancelled when and if Mt. Hood Community College closes. Closures will be announced via radio, television networks, as well as the website (www.mhcc.edu). If Mt. Hood Community College evening classes are cancelled, this also indicates that CCR&R evening classes will be cancelled. If Mt. Hood Community College is on a delayed schedule, any class scheduled to begin before the delay time will be cancelled. If class is not cancelled and you choose not to attend, you forfeit any applicable payment. Accommodations available: Individuals who require accommodations due to language or disability may contact CCR&R at 503-548-4400. Please call at least two weeks prior to date to ensure availability. Directions to CCR&R-MC: Heading north on SE Grand Ave, we are located on the right hand side of the road on the corner of SE Yamhill. We are 1 block south of the Morrison bridge. Directions to MHCC Maywood Campus: From the east take I-84 West to I-205 North. Take the Sandy Blvd East exit. Turn right on NE 102nd and a right onto NE Prescott Ave. From the west, take I-84 East to the NE 102nd St. exit. Follow straight through the neighborhood. Make a right onto 102nd. Make a left onto NE Prescott. 8

April-June Training Schedule  Intro to Inclusion: Identifying and Referring Children to Early Intervention Presented by Hillary Hyde Course # CCRX18SN Sec # 01 Cost: Free CKC: SN CDA: 8 Tuesday, April 5 6:30-8pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 This class is an introduction into identifying and working with children who may have developmental delays or disabilities. The class will cover how to identify a child who may have developmental delays, how to make a referral for screening and evaluation, talking to parents, and what early interventions services include. Age Category: Preschool  Foundations for Positive Youth Development Presented by Tammy Marino Course # CCRX48HGD Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: HGD Wednesday, April 6 6:30-8:30pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Portland 97220 The Search Institute research shows that an asset approach can build positive experiences that promote youth development. Join us as we examine the 40 developmental assets and explore strategies for supporting and promoting them in your program and community. Age Category: School Age  Coloring a Child’s World with Early Literacy Presented by Rachel Altman Course # CCRX30LEC Sec # 01 Cost: Free CKC: LEC CDA: 2 Monday, April 11 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 This class is part of the Early Words Series offered in conjunction with Multnomah County Library. Come learn how to foster the skills that children need to learn how to read. Age Category: Preschool  Child Care Health and Safety Presented by Sheila Henderson This is a five-part series in which classes can be taken separately and in any order, however we recommend taking all 5 sessions. Classes will all be held at: MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Portland 97220 ALL: CKC: HSN CDA: 1 Module 1: Healthy Caring Wednesday, April 13; 6:30-8:30pm Course # CCRX11HSN Sec # 01 Cost: $5 Learn how to care for yourself while you care for children. Gain information about respecting families and children with special needs. Gather resources from your community that will be useful in your child care program. Module 2 - Healthy Bodies Wednesday, April 20; 6:30-8:30pm Course # CCRX12HSN Sec # 01 Cost: $5 Gain information about healthy child growth, developmental milestones and individual differences. Learn about the importance of physical activity to promote child health and development and prevent obesity. Please Note: This session was formerly titled, Healthy Growth & Development. Module 3 - Healthy Eating Wednesday, May 4; 6:30-8:30pm Course # CCRX13HSN Sec # 01 Cost: $5 Learn how to promote healthy eating and safe food handling practices. Become aware of choking hazards and food allergies. Gain information about normal dental growth and oral health care in young children. Please Note: This session was formerly titled, Nutrition, Food Safety, and Oral Health. Module 4 - Healthy Practices Wednesday, May 18; 6:30-8:30pm Course # CCRX14HSN Sec # 02 Cost: $5 Learn how to prevent illness through sound hand washing and sanitation practices. Gain information about typical childhood illnesses. Be up-to-date on immunization requirements in child care. Please Note: This session was formerly titled, Preventing Illness. Module 5 - Safe Practices Wednesday, June 1; 6:30-8:30pm Course # CCRX15HSN Sec # 01 Cost: $5 Learn how to prevent injuries and keep your environment safe. Gain information about the most common risks and injury types in young children. Identify ways to prevent suffocation and SIDS in child care settings. Please Note: This session was formerly titled, Preventing Injuries. Age Category: All Modules, All Ages  Partnering with Families Presented by Caroline Falcone Course# CCRX29FCS Sec # 01 Cost: $25 CKC: FCS CDA: 4 Thursday, April 14 & 21 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 This class is for child care providers who want to reflect on their relationships with the families they work with each day. Building relationships with families strengthens your capacity to work with the children in your care. We will learn how to maintain clear boundaries, evaluate the barriers to partnerships with families and increase positive communication between child care providers and families. This course is designed to create an opportunity for people to provide and receive support from colleagues who are dedicated to their important work with children. Must attend both sessions to receive certificate. Age Category: All Ages  Marketing Your Child Care Business Presented by Diana Lyssenko Course # CCRX18PM Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: PM CDA: 6 Saturday, April 16 10-12pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Portland 97220 Marketing, developing a positive image, and brand awareness are essential parts that drive successful business growth and income. This workshop is designed to introduce students to marketing concepts, strategies, and tools that bring clients to their door. This class is meant to help students write their own marketing plan based on several forms, examples, and largely their own imaginations. Age Category: No Age Related Content 9

January-March Training Schedule 

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): Module 2 Promoting Children’s Success: Social Emotional Teaching Strategies

Presented by Paula Zaninovich

Course # CCRX43UGB Sec # 02 Cost: Free CKC: UGB CDA: 3 Monday, April 18 & May 2 6:30-8:30pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Portland 97220 Facilitating children's social/emotional development is important in order for children to be successful in school. Skills include the ability to solve problems, communicate emotions appropriately, and effectively build friendships. This module focuses on strategies for teaching these skills to support positive behaviors. Must attend both sessions to receive certificate. Age Category: Preschool 

Tell it Like it Is! Exploring the Research Behind the Indicators of Quality Childcare Presented by Carol McMurdie

Course # CCRX34PM Sec # 02 Cost: Free CKC: PM (Set Two) CDA: 5 Wednesday, April 20 6-9pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 (For Certified Center and Certified Family only) In January 2009, Oregon launched a statewide system to provide parents, child care providers and funders information about the quality of child care. This system is based on seven research-based indicators of quality. Come and learn what these indicators are and the role that your facility will play in the Quality Indicators Project. Age Category: No Age Related Content  Putting It All Together: Using the Planning Form for Individualization Presented by Jennie Sowder Course# CCRX81LEC Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: LEC CDA: 2 & 7 Saturday, April 23 9-11am CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 This course will focus on the use of Creative Curriculum for infants and toddlers. Teachers will learn how to use observation taken during the day to develop individual lesson plans for each child. Step two is to explore appropriate ways to plan for children while staying responsive to individual needs and interests. Age Category: Infant/Toddler  First Connections 20: Resolving Cultural Conflict Presented by Mona El-Hizawi Course # CCRX16DIV Sec # 01 Cost: $15 CKC: DIV CDA: 4 Saturday, April 23 10-1 pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Portland 97220 Resolution of conflicts with parents about caregiving practices is essential to establishing a nurturing environment for children. The problem-solving process of ―acknowledge, ask, and adapt‖ is an important tool for respectful ways to solve issues caused by cultural differences. Caregivers can use this process to support children’s and adults’ identity and way of being in the world. Age Category: Infant/Toddler

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Art: A Way to Talk about Differences

Presented by Ila Suzanne Gray

Course # CCRX23DIV Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: DIV CDA: 3 Tuesday, April 26 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Using art experiences like ―people colors‖ paint, collage, and tactile boxes, explore language that promotes the acceptance of others. Age Category: All Ages  Mother Goose Asks Why? Presented by Chelsea Clyde This is a four-part series in which classes must be attended in order. Participants who are currently receiving the DHS Enhanced Rate as a License-Exempt child care provider will be given priority for registration. Limited space available. Classes will all be held at: MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Portland 97220 ALL: CKC: LEC CDA: 2 Module 1: What Is It? Wednesday, April 27; 6:30-8:30pm Course # CCRX65LEC Sec # 01 Cost: Free Childcare providers will read the books "Seven Blind Mice" and "Two Bad Ants". Science activities that explore observation, parts of a whole and using your senses will be presented and students will be given time and materials to complete some of the activities. Module 2 - How Many? Wednesday, May 11; 6:30-8:30pm Course # CCRX66LEC Sec # 01 Cost: Free Childcare providers will read the books "The Doorbell Rang" and "Who Sank the Boat". Science activities that involve counting and comparing will be presented and students will be given time and materials to complete some of the activities. Module 3 - How Do You Do It? Wednesday, June 8; 6:30-8:30pm Course # CCRX67LEC Sec # 01 Cost: Free Childcare providers will read the books "The Glorious Flight", "Nobody Owns the Sky" and "Albert's Alphabet". Science activities that explore inventing and building and then find out, "What happens next?" will be presented and students will be given time and materials to complete some of the activities. Module 4 - How Does It Grow? Wednesday, June 15; 6:30-8:30pm Course # CCRX68LEC Sec # 01 Cost: Free Childcare providers will read the books "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "Home Lovely". Science activities that explore living things and the process of change and growth will be presented and students will be given time and materials to complete some of the activities. Age Category for Each Module: Preschool 10

April-June Training Schedule  Brain Development: Why They Do the Things They Do Presented by Maria Nazzaro, L.C.S.W. Course # CCRX65HGD Sec # 01 Cost: Free CKC: HGD CDA: 8 Thursday, April 28 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 This training will be an introduction to how brain development affects behavior. It will concentrate on what that means for how you plan activities, play and interact with children during their day with you. Age Category: Preschool

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Connected Communication

Presented by Kristen McKee

Course # CCRX28FCS Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: FCS CDA: 4 Monday, May 2 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Explore a way to connect with children, their parents and coworkers with compassion taking into account the feelings and needs of each person. Bring peace to your home or center and at the same time discover and meet your own needs. Age Category: All Ages

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My Program, My Quality: Registered Family Child Care

Presented by Debbie Buta

Course # CCRX28PDL Sec # 01 Cost: Free CKC: PDL CDA: 6 Thursday, May 5 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 (This class is designed for Registered Family child care providers only) Come and join other providers to discuss the Child Care Division’s six indicators of quality in registered family child care. Identify ways that you, as a professional provider, can use the indicators to build quality for the children you serve. Learn how to use your Quality Indicators Report to talk to children’s families about your program. Age Category: No Age Related Content  Temperaments: Flexible, Fearful or Feisty? Presented by Heather Irace Course # CCRX64HGD Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: HGD CDA: 8 Monday, May 9 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the concept of inborn temperament and explore how to work with the temperaments of children in their care to create a good fit. They will learn about nine temperamental traits and three temperament types (flexible, fearful and feisty). They will explore ways to work with temperament to better respond to the needs of the children they serve. Age Category: Infant/Toddler

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Introduction to Improvisational Play

Presented by Kristen McKee

Course # CCRX10kLEC Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: LEC CDA: Monday, May 9 6:30-8:30pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Portland 97220 Using fun theater games, find out what can happen when we work together and create a world where anything is possible. Learn the benefits of improvisational cooperative theater and specific tools you can use to make your own play with your kids. Age Category: Preschool  Bored with Boards : Keeping Your Families Informed Presented by Carol McMurdie Course# CCRX22FCS Sec # 01 Cost: Free CKC: FCS CDA: 4 Wednesday, May 11 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Do your bulletin boards need an extreme makeover? Do your families say they didn’t know about something but it’s been posted for weeks? This class will look at ways your environment communicates with families. Learn ways to reduce the visual clutter and make your information more appealing. Up the WOW factor and leave with special bulletin board labels you will make and take home. Age Category: All Ages  Balancing Work and Home Presented by Holly King Course # CCRX37PDL Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: PDL CDA: 6 Monday, May 16 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Stressed? Worried about getting burned out? Learn how to bring your best self to work! Understand the basics of how your brain and body work, and learn the fundamentals of goal setting. Try some simple stress reduction techniques to help you balance work and home. Age Category: No Age Related Content  Intro to Inclusion: Identifying and Referring Children to Early Intervention Presented by Hillary Hyde Course # CCRX18SN Sec # 02 Cost: Free CKC: SN CDA: 8 Tuesday, May 17 6:30-8pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 This class is an introduction into identifying and working with children who may have developmental delays or disabilities. The class will cover how to identify a child who may have developmental delays, how to make a referral for screening and evaluation, talking to parents, and what early interventions services include. Age Category: Preschool 11

April-June Training Schedule  Creating Inclusive Classrooms Presented by Hadiyah Miller Course # CCRX20DIV Sec # 01 Cost: $21 CKC: DIV CDA: 3 Tuesday, May 24 6-9pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 This course will help child care providers understand the importance of creating culturally inclusive classrooms that develop positive self-identity for children, families, and staff in the program. Age Category: All Ages

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Service + Learning = FUN!

Presented by Tammy Marino

Course # CCRX11kLEC Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: LEC Wednesday, May 25 6:30-8:30pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Ave Portland 97220 What is the recipe for successful service learning projects? In this workshop we will discover the differences between community service and service learning and the ingredients needed for fun and fantastic service learning projects. We will examine strategies and practices for creating a great service learning activity! Age category: School Age  Integrating Self-Calming Techniques into Your Curriculum Presented by Caroline Falcone Course# CCRX47UGB Sec # 01 Cost: $25 CKC: UGB (Pending Set 2) CDA: 3 Saturday, May 28 & June 4 10-12am CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Learning how to pay attention to your breath allows for you to learn about your feelings, thoughts and physical sensations. When we pay attention to our breath, we are calming ourselves. This is considered a life skill. Learn how to integrate breathing and self calming techniques into your day with preschoolers. Teaching self-calming techniques to young children can help them learn how to pay attention to their feelings and their bodies and create an atmosphere of empathy for others. These techniques can then be used when conflict arises and feelings flow strongly. Breath awareness, integrated into your day, creates a calming environment open to discussion about feelings without judgment. As a result of this workshop, you will learn tools for yourself (teachers need to breathe, too!), the science behind what's called mindful meditation (breath awareness) and the ability to create a more calm, accepting atmosphere in your classroom. Teachers who model and embrace self calming techniques provide an enriching environment for children to learn these life skills. Age Category: Preschool  First Connections 15: Communication Friendly Programs Presented by Mona El-Hizawi Course # CCRX32HGD Sec # 01 Cost: $15 CKC: HGD CDA: 8 Saturday, May 28 10-1pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Ave Portland 97220 Support for children’s home language helps children establish a strong sense of connection and identification with their families. Whether learning one language or two, most children master language at their own pace. When caregivers create communicationfriendly environments, they are supporting the language development of each individual child. Age Category: Infant/Toddler  Fantastic Field Trips Presented by Tammy Marino Course # CCRX10lLEC Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: LEC Tuesday, May 31 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Field trips are fun…scary…busy…and exciting! Join us as we share great field trip ideas, resources and tips for making sure your field trips are fantastic, safe and almost stress free! Age Category: School Age  Planning to Succeed: Routines, Schedules and Transitions Presented by Carol McMurdie Course # CCRX11jLEC Sec # 01 Cost: Free CKC: LEC CDA: 1 Wednesday, June 1 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Daily routines and activities will go smoothly when you are prepared. By planning a balanced schedule, consistently implementing routines and having a bag of tricks for your transitions you set the tone for a great day. Learn how schedules and routines minimize the potential for challenging behavior. Bring a copy of your current schedule! Age Category: Preschool

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My Program, My Quality: Registered Family Child Care

Presented by Debbie Buta

Course # CCRX28PDL Sec # 02 Cost: Free CKC: PDL CDA: 6 Thursday, June 2 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 (This class is designed for Registered Family child care providers only) Come and join other providers to discuss the Child Care Division’s six indicators of quality in registered family child care. Identify ways that you, as a professional provider, can use the indicators to build quality for the children you serve. Learn how to use your Quality Indicators Report to talk to children’s families about your program. Age Category: No Age Related Content 12

April-June Training Schedule  Biting and Toilet Training Presented by Maria Nazzaro, L.C.S.W Course # CCRX11UGB Sec # 01 Cost: Free CKC: UGB CDA: 3 Monday, June 6 6:30-8:30pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Ave Portland 97220 Two of the most common issues child care providers face are biting and toilet training. Come share your experiences and learn new ways to address these issues to help your days run smoothly. Age Category: Infant/Toddler  Discovering Words Presented by Rachel Altman Course # CCRX13SN Sec # 01 Cost: Free CKC: SN CDA: 2 Tuesday, June 7 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 This class is part of the Early Words series. Discover effective and creative ways to help children with language delays. Age Category: Preschool  Bully Behaviors in Girls Presented by Tammy Marino Course # CCRX39UGB Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: UGB (Set 2) Thursday, June 9 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Girl Bullying has particular aspects that make the behaviors different from general bullying. Join us as we explore the unique aspects of girl bullying and how it negatively impacts young girls. Through activities and scenarios we will examine strategies and practice selecting techniques that guide girls to better peer relationships. Age Category: School Age  Paper Magic Presented by Erica Wisner Course # CCRX11lLEC Sec # 01 Cost: $17 CKC: LEC CDA: 1 Saturday, June 11 9-11am CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Got a bin full of unclaimed finger-paintings and last year’s flyers? Use ordinary paper to create a marvelous world: moving birds and fish, jumping frogs, glittering snowflakes, seasonal mobiles, memory mosaics. Refresh your creative spirit, get the kids crafting, and recycle your own paper scraps into cards, placemats, party favors, and gorgeous handmade paper art. Be ready to get messy! Age Category: Preschool and School Age

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Child Care Business 101

Presented by Diana Lyssenko

Course # CCRX27PM Sec # 01 Cost: $14 CKC: PM CDA: 5 Saturday, June 11 10-12pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Portland 97220 This course is an introductory overview workshop for new child care businesses. One stop for your to-do list on how to set up your new child care business right from the start. Network with others in the process of opening their child care businesses and learn more about how Child Care Resource and Referral can help you in this process. Age Category: No Age Related Content 

Building Blocks of Social/Emotional Development

Monday, June 13

Presented by Jean Wucki

All classes will be held at: CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 6:30-8:30pm Module 1 Course # CCRX14HGD Sec # 01

Wednesday, June 15

6:30-8:30pm

Module 2

Course # CCRX13LEC

Sec # 01

Monday, June 20

6:30-8:30pm

Module 3

Course # CCRX13UGB

Sec # 01

Wednesday, June 22

6:30-8:30pm

Module 4

Course # CCRX10OA

Sec # 01

This training series provides a basic understanding of social emotional development of children from birth to age six. It consists of the four modules below. These modules MUST be taken in order, but you do not need to sign up for all four modules at one time. Module 1: Building Positive Relationships CKC: HGD CDA: 8 $5 Module 2: Creating Supportive Environments

CKC: LEC

CDA: 1

$5

Module 3: Guiding Children’s Behavior

CKC: UGB

CDA: 3

$5

Module 4: Responding to the Individual Child

CKC: OA

CDA: 7

$5

 Inclusion: A More In-Depth Look Presented by Hillary Hyde Course # CCRX31SN Sec # 01 Cost: Free CKC: SN CDA: 8 Tuesday, June 14 6:30-8:30pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 If you want more information about how inclusion works, where to find supports on inclusion for your program, and how to work with children who have special need and their family, this class is for you. This class includes both discussion and hands-on information for becoming a more inclusive provider. 13

April-June Training Schedule  Observing Infants and Toddlers Presented by Tammy Marino Course # CCRX13OA Sec # 01 Cost: $17 CKC: OA (Set 2) CDA: 7 Monday, June 20 6:30-9pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Ave Portland 97220 Wonder how to fit observation into your busy day? Observation can be very rewarding for both you and the children in your care. Through activities, discussion and a great video we will explore focused observation and how to be objective, looking at specific cases and scenarios. Age Category: Infant/Toddler 

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): Module 1 Presented by Paula Zaninovich Promoting Children’s Success: Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments

Course # CCRX42UGB Sec # 01 Cost: Free CKC: UGB CDA: 3 Wednesday, June 22 & 29 6:30-8:30pm MHCC-Maywood, 10100 NE Prescott Portland 97220 This module will cover strategies for preventing challenging behavior. The module is based on the principles that positive relationships serve as the foundation for addressing social emotional needs and that meaningful schedule and routines can serve as a prevention for challenging behaviors. Must attend both sessions to receive certificate. Age Category: Preschool  Art Promotes Development Presented by Ila Suzanne Grey Course # CCRX63HGD Sec # 01 Cost: $21 CKC: HGD CDA: 8 Thursday, June 23 6-9pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Explore how art promotes development in children while you have hands-on art experiences. Learn ways to adapt ideas for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and children with special needs. Age Category: All Ages  I’ve Observed: Now What? Presented by Holly King Course # CCRX23OA Sec # 01 Cost: $25 CKC: OA (Set 2) CDA: 7 Saturday, June 25 9-12pm CCR&R, 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B, Portland 97214 Take the next step to use observation to inform your program planning. Develop strategies to use authentic assessment to individualize curriculum without taking your time away from the children. Learn how to use assessment in developing your program to meet the needs of each individual and the group. Age Category: Preschool and School Age

Registration Forms have changed!

In Home Child Care: Creating a Quality Environment

Due to the upcoming availability of the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) system, Child Care Resource and Referral of Multnomah County has made some updates to our registration form. To enable ORO to accurately track the trainings you have taken, please make note of the following changes:

Presented by Carol McMurdie and Debbie Buta Monday, May 2 6:30-8pm Cost: Free Location: IKEA, 10280 NE Cascade Pkwy, 97220

Transforming your home into an early childhood environment can be a challenge. We will look at ways to create a meaningful and engaging space that  Your type of care is also required, please check the allows children to grow and explore while balancing appropriate box next to the type of care that best fits your family needs. Come join us and explore your situation. strategies for selecting materials and creating a quality learning environment in your home.  Registration forms must be completely filled out. Age Category: All Ages  All information on the registration form will be In order to register for this free training please submitted to ORO. email: [email protected] If you have any questions about these changes please or call contact Rhiannon Martin at 503-548-4400 x 12.

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Your home address and home phone number are now required.

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MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE/CCR&R REGISTRATION FORM FORMA DE REGISTRACIÓN **Information on this form will be provided to the Oregon Registry. **La información de este formulario será proporcionada a la Secretaría de Oregon.

Date Día :

TERM Spring/Summer 2011

Birth date Fecha de Nac Type of Care:

Mother’s Maiden Name Nombre de la Madre Center

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Exempt (not licensed through CCD)

Name Nombre : LAST APELLIDO

HOME ADDRESS DIRECCIÓN

FIRST SEGUNDO NOMBRE

CITY CIUDAD

STATE ESTADO

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ZIP CODIGO POSTAL

EMAIL Corréo Electonico

Gender Género: M  F 

Phone Teléfono

Yes! Please mail me a Food Handler Packet. I have attached a payment of $10 COURSE #

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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Apply Cashier Code in the amount of $______________ Cashier Code:

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Ethnic Data – this information is required for institutional compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Your cooperation is appreciated. Select the one choice that best describes your ethnicity. Datos Etnicos– Esta información se require para estar en orden con las reglas de Civil Rights Act de 1964. Se le agradece su cooperación. Seleccione una de las categorías que describe su raza. -American Indian/Alaskan Native India America/Nativa de Alaska -Hispanic Hispano -Asian/Pacific Islander Asiatico/De las Islas Pacificas -White/Non-Hispanic Blanco/No-Hispano -Black/Non-Hispanic Negro/No-Hispano -Unknown Se desconoce What is your current high school education? ¿Cuál es su educación de Preparatoria?  (D)-Adult High School Diploma Diploma de la Preparatoria  (G)-GED  (H)-High School Graduate Graduado de Preparatoria  (N)-Did not complete No complete  (S)-Still in High School Todavia en la Escuela Preparatoria

Name of last high school attended Nombre de la escuela que atendió

State Estado

HS grad yr. or yr. of GED Grado de Sec. año del GED

Will you be employed while attending classes this term? ¿Usted estará trabajando mientras atiende la escuela en esta temporada?  (F)-Yes, full-time (35+ hours per week) Si, Tiempo Completo (35+ horas a la semana)  (P)-Yes, part-time (Less than 35 hours per week) Si, Medio Tiempo (Menos de 35 horas por semana  (N)-No, not employed No, No estoy trabajando

Please mail all registration forms with payment to: CCRR-MC 1006 SE Grand Ave. Suite 100B Portland, OR 97214

CCRR-MC will only call if a class is full when we receive your registration. We do reminder calls 1-2 days before your class, it is your responsibility to track the dates you register for.

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Multnomah County Parents A Free Quarterly Newsletter from Child Care Resource and Referral of Multnomah County

Preparing for Kindergarten Success Your child is starting kindergarten next year. Have you thought about how you might prepare him for this transition to school? Listening and social skills are important in kindergarten, and will help create the foundation for continued success in school. Here are some ideas to help your child begin to develop those skills.  Read with your child, and gradually increase the amount of reading time. Ask questions about what you have read. Stimulate thinking such as, “what would you have done in that situation?”, or “what do you think will happen next?”  Some ideas for reading together: Alice Ann Gets Ready for School—by Cynthia Jabar First Day, Hurray– by Nancy Poydar Listen for the Bus: David’s Story– Patricia McMahon Little Miss Spider at Sunny Patch-by David Kirk See You Later, Alligator!-by Laura Kausnosky

 Problem solving, by talking out loud while

you solve problems and create solutions to everyday situations  Friendliness, helpfulness, and kindness Provide social experiences for your child. Set up play dates, group lessons, story time at a library, and social events. Use these experiences to help build social skills and practice good manners. Go visit your child’s school, or go to the kindergarten roundup event, where you will meet other parents. Parents of children who are your child’s school mates are a wonderful resource as the school years go by. The more you know about the school, classroom, teachers, children and parents that your child sees every day, the more you can be supportive to your child’s learning experiences. Keep in mind that parent involvement is crucial to a child’s success in school. Talk to your child about kindergarten. Tell him:  There will be less free play time and more Teach your child by modeling these social structured activities behaviors, and praise her for doing them.  There will be projects and activities  Sharing and taking turns  There will be more rules than there are at  Good manners by using words such as home “please”, “thank you”, and “excuse me”  Reading is fun, and school is fun  Persistence by trying, making mistakes, and  There will be more children in class than in trying again the daycare or home environment

Make a Game Out of Cleaning Up To make cleaning up toys in another room, then look (and other things) more fun, around that room to find you can make it into a game. something else that needs to be returned to its proper Stand together in a room place. The fun is in moving and pick something that is around from room to room, out of place. Have one of finding things out of place the children put the item and returning them to the back into it’s proper place. proper spots. If that place happens to be

1006 SE Grand Avenue Suite 100B Portland Oregon 97214 Tel 503.548.4400 Fax 503.473.8429 [email protected] www.ccrr-mc.org

Special points of interest:  Kindergarten Success  Cleaning Up  The New Food Pyramid  Month of the Young Child  Immunizations

We would like to thank these contributors:

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Child Care Aware Parent Network

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National Head Start Association

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American Academy of Pediatrics

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Theideabox.com

Volume 3, Issue 4 Apr/May/Jun 2011

New Food Pyramid Guidelines—Tips for Parents Every 5 years the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) release dietary guidelines for Americans. Policymakers use these Dietary Guidelines to develop the National Child Nutrition Programs. Here are some highlights for young children.

In the early 1970s, 5% of children ages 2-5 years were obese. In 2007-2008 that percentage doubled. Overweight and obese children have a higher risk of being overweight and obese as adults. This also increases their chances of developing weight related diseases.

Children ages 2-3 need between 1,000 and 1,400 calories every day, depending on their activity level. Diets should include whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Children ages 2-3 should also

have 2 cups of fat-free or low-fat milks each day.

Intake of sugary drinks and even allfruit juices should be monitored. Children consume over half of their fruit in juice. 100% fruit juice can be part of a healthy diet, but it does not have as much fiber and can add extra calories. The recommended daily servings of fruit should mostly come from whole fruits.

Children are usually active for short bursts of time rather than long periods of time. These short bursts can add up, children ages 2-5 need to play actively several times per day. Physical activities for children should be age appropriate and more importantly—fun!

For more nutritional information for your child, check out the website www.MyPyramid.gov/preschoolers.

Make sure all meals and snacks at home follow the Dietary Guidelines.

Track your child’s body mass index (BMI) and discuss the numbers with your child’s doctor if you have questions.

Reduce your child’s screen time (TV & computer) and discuss limits with your child care provider

April is the Month of the Young Child Come celebrate at your local library by attending some of the planned events. Here is a small sample of what’s happening in April. Look for information on many more events at your local Multnomah County library, or visit their website at www.multcolib.org/events . Storytime with the Fairy Funk Mother, April 1 at 10:30, St. Johns Library

Participate in singing and moving to the beat of a musical storytime! Math Fun with “Frog and Toad”, April 7 at 10:30, Rockwood Library

Is it round? Is it square? Is it big? Is it small? Help Toad find his button and join in the fun with shapes, games and stories. Costumes for Ramona, April 20, 4:00 pm at Hillsdale Library

On Klickitat Street, Ramona made her own costumes and wore them year-round. You can too!

Why are Immunizations Important? Not everyone recognizes measles as the serious disease it really is, possibly because it used to be a routine part of everyone's childhood, and also because we don't see it nearly as much as we used to. But measles can be deadly. Measles still kills about a million people a year around the world. Measles can also make a pregnant woman have a miscarriage or premature birth. Measles vaccine was licensed in 1963. As children started getting the vaccine, measles quickly began to disappear. Today we see only about a hundred cases a year.

violently and rapidly, over and over, until the air is gone from his/her lungs and he/ she is forced to inhale with the loud "whooping" sound that gives the disease its nickname, Whooping Cough. Then the coughing begins again, and can go on for weeks. A child with Whooping Cough can have difficulty eating, drinking, or even breathing. The first pertussis vaccine was developed in the 1930's, and became widely used by the 1940's. In the early 1990's a new vaccine was licensed, which works as well as the original vaccine but has fewer side effects.

If you've ever seen a child with pertussis you won't forget it. The child coughs

The Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria kills more people in the United States

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each year than all other vaccinepreventable diseases combined (about 40,000). It is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in the country, hitting children under one year old the hardest. About 200 children die from invasive pneumococcal disease each year. 2000, a type of vaccine was licensed that works for children under 2 (an older vaccine worked well in adults), and it was finally possible to prevent pneumococcal disease in this vulnerable age group. In 2010, a newer version of the vaccine was approved that protects against even more strains of pneumococcal disease. Multnomah County Parents

Preparing Children for Success in Kindergarten

RESOURCE TEAM: Four no-cost consultation services for childcare providers in Multnomah County

You often hear people say that children need to know their alphabet, their numbers and how to write their name in order to be ready for Kindergarten. However, most Kindergarten teachers say they can teach these skills quickly and easily as long as children have good social skills and know how to do Professional development support their best in school. So how can we as childcare professionals and parents prepare children to do well in Kindergarten? and information **Services are available to both center based and in-home childcare programs

Mandy Bennett Professional Development Specialist 503-548-4400 x 25 [email protected]

Seeking resources for children with Special Needs ? Hillary Hyde Early Intervention/ Early Childhood Special Education Outreach Specialist 503-548-4400 x 22 [email protected] Curriculum and environment assistance as well as business information Carol McMurdie Early Childhood Education Consultant 503- 548- 4400 x 14 [email protected] Help with challenging behaviors Paula Zaninovich, M. S.W. 503-548- 4400 x 19 [email protected] Maria Nazzaro L.C.S.W. 503-258- 4543 [email protected]

Here are some ideas to help you get started:

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Model, praise and read about friendship skills.

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Notice when children are friendly to each other, when they help each other and when they compliment each other.

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Label the friendly behavior you see in your class and praise children for their friendship skills.

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During circle time name all the friends in class each day and notice who is missing. This helps children remember and keep their friends in mind.

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Model the social skills you want to see more of. For example: saying please and thank you, asking for a turn, waiting for a turn and asking a friend if they want help.

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Model for children how to join in others play by helping them watch what their friends are doing, ask questions about their friends play, make suggestions about the play and ask to join in the play.

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Pair children up with a friend who can help them learn the social or friendship skill they are working to master.

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Praise children for focusing on their work, sitting calmly while listening to a story, raising a quiet hand for a turn and helping with classroom tasks.

Hopefully these suggestions help you start thinking about preparing children and before you know it they will be ready to succeed in Kindergarten! Maria Nazzaro, LCSW Early Childhood Consultant 19

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Jeanne Lemieux, Director ext 11 Amelia Reyes, Program Assistant ext 10

Enedina Brambila, Parent/Provider Specialist ext 23 Diana Kruse, Parent/Provider Specialist ext 13 Lena Hennegan, Provider Specialist (Russian) ext 16 Robert Wong, Provider Specialist (Vietnamese/Chinese) ext 17 Resource Team: Carol McMurdie, Early Childhood Education Consultant ext 14 Mandy Bennett, Professional Development Specialist ext 25 Hillary Hyde, EI/ECSE Outreach Specialist ext 22 Paula Zaninovich, Mental Health Consultant ext 19 Maria Nazzaro, Mental Health Consultant 503-258-4543 Community Childcare Initiative: Debbie Buta, CCI Coordinator ext 26 Teena Wokal, CCI Program Specialist ext 20 Emma Villegas, CCI Accounts Payable Clerk ext 35

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