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A Newsletter of Link Child Care Resource and Referral

April, May, June 2017

In this issue:

Celebrating Connections 2

Family Child Care Summit 3

Professional Development Calendar 4-5

Descriptions of Training Sessions and Presenter 6

Medication Administration First Aid and CPR Classes

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Great Beginnings SAVE THE DATE 8

WVIT I Schedule 9

WV STARS information 10

Mind in the Making module series schedule 11

Key 2 A Healthy Start 12

Building a Firm Foundation block series WVFCCA

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Vroom 14

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T R A I N I N G C A L E N DA R A N D I N F O R M AT I O N

IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION

1. All trainings begin promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive before the session begins. If you miss 15 or more minutes during the course of any training session, you will not receive credit for that training.

2. If you are disruptive or prevent the trainer from staying on task, you will be asked to leave and your Regulatory Specialist may be notified.

3. If you sign up for a training and do not call to cancel at least 24 hours in advance, your Regulatory Specialist may be notified.

4. No cell phones or electronic devices may be used during the training sessions.

5. You may not bring children to any Link training session. 6. You must bring a picture ID to all trainings. 7. You are responsible for keeping your training certificates on

file. All trainings we offer are registered with WV STARS.

Please SIGN UP and not just show up for training ses-sions. In addition, we require participants to sign up for trainings at least 48 hours in advance of the training date and time. This helps ensure the person conducting the training will be fully prepared for all who will be attending.

See the next page for more information about sign-ing up for trainings.

Thank you, Cristie Dunbar, Link CCR&R Director

Date of the Training

Title of the Training

* Core

Comp

* Tier

*

Target Age/ Area

Location of the Training

Time of Training

Monday, April 24

Building Relationships with Families and Children

FCR B ALL Link CCR&R

611 7th Ave., Huntington

5:00—7:00pm

Current Drug Trends

Trainer: Tim White, Prestera Center Regional Prevention Coordinator

Link CCR&R

611 7th Ave., Huntington

9:00am—12:00pm

Link CCR&R

611 7th Ave., Huntington

1:00—2:30pm

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Trainer: Rhonda Edmunds, Lily’s Place Director of Nursing

Cabell and Wayne Counties

Codes for Training Chart

Core Competency

CGD Child Growth and Development FCR Family & Community Relationships COA Child Observation & Assessment EC Environment & Curriculum HSN Health, Safety & Nutrition PL Professionalism & Leadership AM Administration & Management

Tier

B Basic I Intermediate A Advanced

Targeted Age/Area IT Infant/Toddler PK Pre-School SA School Age Care ALL Targets All Areas

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Date of the Training

Title of the Training

* Core

Comp

* Tier

*

Target Age/ Area

Location of the Training

Time of Training

Tuesday, April 25

Kids Have Stress Too CGD/HSN

B ALL Link CCR&R

611 7th Ave., Huntington

6:00—8:00pm

Tuesday, June 6

Let’s Make A Menu HSN B ALL Link CCR&R

611 7th Ave., Huntington

6:00—8:00pm

Thursday, May 25

Teamwork: Let’s Work Together PL I ALL Link CCR&R

611 7th Ave., Huntington

12:00—2:00pm

Tuesday, June 27

Communicating with Families: More than Just Words!

FCR I ALL Link CCR&R

611 7th Ave., Huntington

5:30—7:30pm

Monday, April 17

Let’s Get Ethical PL B ALL Mason County Library

508 Viand St., Pt. Pleasant

2:30—4:30pm

Thursday, April

13 Why They Do What They Do CGD B IT

First Baptist Academy

2635 Main Street, Hurricane

6:00—8:00pm

Thursday, May

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Making A Difference: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

HSN B ALL

Teays Valley CDC 6442 Teays Valley Rd,

Scott Depot

10:00am—12:00pm

Monday, May

22 Child Portfolios: Handle with Love COA B IT

Teays Valley CDC 6442 Teays Valley Rd,

Scott Depot

6:00—8:00pm

Thursday, April

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The Importance of Developmentally Appropriate Practice

CGD/EC

I ALL Logan Library

16 Wildcat Way, Logan

5:00—7:00pm

Wednesday,

June 7

Making A Difference: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

HSN B ALL Logan Library

16 Wildcat Way, Logan

11:00am—1:00pm

Cabell and Wayne Counties (Cont.)

Putnam and Mason Counties

Lincoln, Logan, Mingo and Boone Counties

See Page 8 for Descriptions of Training Sessions and Names of Presenters!

REMINDER: You will have to sign up for all training sessions through the WV STARS website (www.wvstars.org). If you do not have a registry number, see page 10 for information about how to sign up for the Registry or Career Pathway. Call WV STARS at 304-522-7827 for assistance. Effective August 1, 2016 we will no longer issue training certificates to show that you attended training. You will have to register for training sessions online, then after the completion of the train-ing, complete the evaluation online and access your training certificate. If you want additional information or have questions, you can contact WV STARS at 304-522-7827.

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Descriptions of Training Sessions: Making A Difference: Reporting Child

Abuse and Neglect

TRAINER: SHANNON TAYLOR

This comprehensive training is for all mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect and will focus on the following: Identifying the signs of abuse and neglect; discussing who must report, as well as how a report is made; and identifying research-based protective factors that can help prevent child maltreatment.

Building Relationships with Families and Children

TRAINER: SHANNON TAYLOR

In this training, we will discuss the importance and long-lasting effects of building relationships with children and families. We will identify strategies for building positive relationships and discuss how doing so can positively impact and influence both the educational and home environments.

Teamwork: Let’s Work Together!

TRAINER: AMY WILLIS

This session will discuss teamwork at work and why it is important. We will talk about what a good team member is and how to go from a good team member to a great team member. We learn from interacting with our colleagues through various activities.

Communicating with Families: More than Just Words!

TRAINER: AMY WILLIS

This session will help participants become better communicators with the families of

the children who are in their care. Participants will be shown that communication

isn’t just having conversations, but can also be in written/multimedia forms. There

are also many other things to consider in communicating. By gaining particular

information about the family, they will be able to determine which form is the best

option.

Let’s Get Ethical

TRAINER: JESSE PATTERSON

During this session, participants will learn about the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. We will discuss how this can help early childcare professionals face ethical dilemmas within their profession.

Why They Do What They Do TRAINER: PAULA STEWART

Based on Kadija Johnston’s definition of social/emotional development, caregivers will explore what infants and toddlers need for healthy social/emotional development. Power Point Lecture and DVD. They will also explore ways they can support these needs in their classrooms.

Child Portfolios: Handle With Love

TRAINER: PAULA STEWART

Caregivers will learn the importance of creating a child portfolio and how it can not only assist in individualizing lesson plans for children but can also be an instrument to show love and appreciation for each child’s growth and development.

The Importance of Developmentally Appropriate Practice

TRAINER: AMY WILLIS

This session will allow participants to gain a better understanding of

Developmentally Appropriate Practice. They will be given information on the 12

Principles of Child Development and Learning, 5 Guidelines for Effective Teaching,

the 10 Effective DAP Teaching Strategies as well as what DAP looks like for each age

group.

Kids Have Stress Too!

TRAINER: JENNIFER CONKLE

Children can experience stress just as adults can. Children may not be capable of labeling the stress they feel, but you can help them in recognizing and coping with their stress related feelings. For this reason, it is important that individuals working directly with children understand how to identify stress in young children. This session will help you recognize why and how children experience stress, how to assist them with understanding their feelings, and how to model effective coping mechanisms for children and families.

Let’s Make A Menu

TRAINER: JENNIFER CONKLE

What’s for lunch? At times a nutritious meal for the children and adults in your program can be challenging. This session will discuss the components of a healthy meal and tips for making your meals nutrient rich and delicious while meeting CACFP requirements.

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First Aid and CPR Classes This list of agencies offering First Aid and CPR is made available to you for resource

purposes only. Link is not responsible for the following trainings or registration for

these trainings.

Boone County: Kanawha Co. Red Cross—Call 340-3650 or www.redcross.org Cabell County: Triad Tech— Call 529-7020 St. Mary’s Medical Center—Contact Vicki Delaney at 526-1081 American Red Cross—Call 526-2900. Huntington YMCA—Contact Bill Tucker at 525-8127. Cabell County EMS—Contact Lisa Cooper at 526-9797 Salt Rock Fire Dept.—Call 733– 9040 Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area, Inc.— Contact Andrea Lupson 304-523-7461 ext.417 Lincoln County: Contact Dorothy or William Frazier—Call 778-3873 Logan County: LEASA County Public Rescue—Call 752-0917 Logan Regional Medical Center—Contact Cindy Fleming—Education Dept. 831-1556 Mason County: Pleasant Valley Hospital—Call 675-4340 Mason County Health Department—Call 675-3050 Mingo County: Williamson Memorial Hospital—Contact Billy Whitt at 235-2500, Ext. 6321 Putnam County: Active Sports Complex (aka Ayash Center) - Contact Scott Nasby at 741-4079 Wayne County: Contact Kathy Parsons—Call 486-5991

To sign up for these sessions, Call Link CCR&R

(304)523-9540 or 1-800-894-9540 or

Sign up at www.wvstars.org. With questions about these

sessions, please contact Glenna Bailey,

Nurse Health Consultant with West Virginia Early Childhood

Training Connections and Resources

(304)529-7603 or 1-888-983-2827 Ext. 402

Medication Administration You must be on the

WVSTARS Pathway or Registry in order to take this class.

Tuesday, May 2nd 5:00-8:00pm Friday, June 2nd 5:00-8:00pm

All trainings are held in the

1st Floor Conference Room of Link CCR&R

If your staff needs to be trained in Medication Administration or Child Abuse and Neglect, as per State Regulations, or other health and safety trainings, please contact Glenna Bailey, Nurse Health Consultant with West Virginia Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources at (304) 529-7603 or 1-888-983-2827 Ext. 402 to request a training at your center.

Medication Administration

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WVIT I SCHEDULE Logan Link CCR&R Office

19 Circle Drive, Logan, WV

Session 1 Thurs., June 1 11:00am—4:00pm Session 2 Thurs., June 8 11:00am—3:00pm Session 3 Thurs., June 15 11:00am—4:00pm Session 4 Thurs., June 29 11:00am—3:00pm TACIT 1 July 6—13 Paula will be out of town for conferences on June 22 & July 20

Session 5 Thurs., July 27 11:00am—3:00pm Session 6 Thurs., Aug. 3 11:00am—4:00pm Session 7 Thurs., Aug. 10 11:00am—3:00pm Session 8 Thurs., Aug. 17 11:00am—4:30pm Session 9 Thurs., Aug. 24 11:00am—4:00pm Session 10 Thurs., Aug. 31 11:00am—1:30pm TACIT 2 Sept. 5—22 *Schedule subject to change, participants will be informed in advance

For more information contact Paula Stewart

Infant Toddler Specialist 304-523-9540 ext. 228

http://wvit.org

Paula.L.Stewart@wv.gov

REGISTRATION: From April 3 @ 8:00am to May 18 @ 4:30pm

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What is the Key 2 a Healthy Start for WV’s Children?

Did you know that approximately 32% of children ages 2-19 are overweight or obese? The trend begins in

early childhood with 27% of children ages 2-5. By taking part in the Key 2 a Healthy Start initiative, WV

child care centers can become leaders in reducing childhood obesity rates in WV and raising a healthier gen-

eration of kids.

Key 2 a Healthy Start is a statewide quality improvement initiative in early care and education with the

goal of preventing childhood obesity. Participating child care centers attend 3

one-day workshops that cover:

Nutrition

Physical activity

Garden-based learning

Personal health and wellness

Parent Engagement & outreach

Healthy celebrations

Workshop presenters include a pediatrician, registered dietician, and pediatric exercise physiologist. Each

participating program also receives on-site technical assistance visits after each workshop and will become

part of a peer learning network. Key 2 a Healthy Start centers receive MyPlate portion plates and placemats,

portable physical activity equipment, parent outreach materials, and much more! The workshops are free and

WV STARS registered.

The 2017 workshop dates have not yet been determined, but will depend on the availability and pref-

erences of participating centers. If you’re interested in participating or would like more information,

please contact Jessica Dianellos at Jessica.Dianellos@camc.org or call 304-388-3409.

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This professional development session will

be offered by your TRAILS Early Childhood

Specialist. It consists of four modules that

give you an overview of the West Virginia

Elements of Family Child Care (WVEFCCS).

For more information contact them today!

“Building A Firm Foundation”

NOW AVAILABLE...

The Cabell Wayne Family Child Care Association would like to

invite all providers from Cabell and Wayne counties to join us. All

meetings are registered with WV STARS.

If you have any questions or would like to be added to the email

list, contact:

Kathy Baker, President

304-529-6246

304-638-7578 (text)

mrskathys@comcast.net

Family Child Care Providers—

Are you interested in making $4.00 more per child per day?

If so, contact Kathy Baker 304-638-7578 or mrskathys@comcast.net for

more details.

To sign up or for more information, contact:

Melisa Dennison 304-523-9540 ext. 112 1-800-894-9540 Melisa.A.Dennison@wv.gov

We are statewide volunteer family child care providers working

to support other family child care providers. We provide online

trainings, face to face trainings, and conferences across our state.

Please unite by joining our association and letting your voice be

heard. Our association is here to help you with any difficulties you

may encounter in your day-to-day operations of your business of

providing quality child care. Do you have questions or needs that

only another family child care provider would understand? We are

here to help! Just call, email, or text today and feel confident in

knowing you are not alone. Join today!! Our state leaders depend

on our input to help improve the standards of WV Family Child Care

Providers. Visit us on Facebook, online at

www.westvirginiafamilychildcare.com, or call 304-634-4806.

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Link Child Care Resource and Referral Professional Development Schedule

Link Child Care Resource and Referral is a program of River Valley Child Development Services and is being presented with financial assistance as a grant

from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

Visit us on the web: www.linkccrr.org or www.rvcds.org

www.facebook.com/linkccrr

Central Child Care Serving Boone County

(304) 382-0797

Pride of Logan County Serving Logan County

(304) 752-6868 or (304) 752-1047

River Valley Family Child Care Food

Program Serving Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Mingo,

Putnam and Wayne Counties (304) 523-3031 or 1-800-581-3031

FOOD REIMBURSEMENT

For information about enrolling in the Family Child Care Food Program to help with the costs of meals and snacks you serve the children in your care, please contact the following agency in your area:

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.