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INFORMATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE OF KANSAS REGION 2

A program of Child Start, Inc. 1002 S. Oliver Wichita, KS 67218 682-3962 or Toll free 800-684-3962 www.childstart.org
Counties Served: Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner

Staff Directory
CHERYL DUNN Program Director, CCR&R MARILEE HANEY Senior Manager, Special Projects SHIRLEY LEWIS Early Childhood Wellness Specialist LISA ROLAND Quality Outreach Specialist RENEE BARRETT Quality Outreach Specialist MARY REASONER Quality Outreach Specialist KIMBERLY GARCIA Early Childhood Specalist MELISSA BUCHE Data Specialist CANDACE MALONE Data Clerk RACHEL CAVANAUGH Professional Development Clerk AMITAI DELGADO Program Management Assistant

New Training Now Offered!

We have three brand new trainings for you to attend between now and the end of the year!

On The Spot Transitions Mary Reasoner, Quality Outreach Specialist

Busy children are happy children! Join us in a fun filled, action packed two hour program where you learn how to take advantage of those unplanned moments. These can be some of the funniest and most memorable moments for you and the children. Educational activities which reinforce topics you have been working on with your children are cleverly disguised in the fun!

Food Exploration Mary Reasoner, Quality Outreach Specialist

Food Exploration is an fun way to introduce healthy foods to children through creative recipes and connecting books with different types of food. It also has an exciting section dedicated only to food experiments with materials you probably already have in your kitchen! Join us in making ice cream in a bag, peanut butter sushi, and see milk explode into different colors!

The Importance of Play Renee Barrett, Quality Outreach Specialist

Play is not just fun and games, it is important for a childs development! Learn about the stages and different kinds of play for each age as well as the skills developed, benefits and barriers. Most importantly, learn why it is important for adults to play with children and how to do so while using descriptive commenting.

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Professional Development Listing

On The Spot Transitions
11/20/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start 12/3/13 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Newton Fire Station

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, March 8 Growing With Children & Directors Chair
Eco Healthy Child Care
10/12/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Research increasingly shows that the first years of a child's life are extremely important in shaping their future health and development. Child care providers can make small changes that make a big impact on the children in their care. Participants will learn about several types of chemicals and the health impact they can have on children. Participants will also learn how to reduce children's exposure to toxins and provide environmentally healthy, low-toxic toys, art supplies and child care settings.

Food Exploration
12/11/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start 12/2/13 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Butler County Health Dept.

The Importance of Play

12/17/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start 12/10/13 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Butler County Health Dept.

I Am Moving I Am Learning Module 1

11/9/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start 10/26/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Harvey County Health Dept. I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) is a fun, active program for caregivers of young children (birth to 5) to encourage children's movement and healthy food choices each day. Join us for the first module which is basically three training events at once! An introduction to I am Moving, I am Learning and Motor Development; Nutrition building Blocks; and Body Language.

Helping Parents & Providers Understand Temperament

(PCAN: Parent-Provider Partnerships in Child Care M-4)
11/2/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Winfield Health Dept. Every child (and adult) comes with their character and personality known as temperament. Sometimes these traits can lead to challenging interactions. Join us to discover the three primary temperament typesflexible, fearful, and feistyand discusses "goodness of fit" both between child and adult. Learn strategies you as a child care professional can use in individualizing your approach with children of each temperament type, as well as a discussion of attachment and its importance to children's healthy development.

I Am Moving I Am Learning Module 2

11/16/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start The fun continues with the second module of IMIL. Enjoy this learning opportunity that combines Moving with the Brain in Mind, Physical ActivityEvery Day!, and Move, Play, Sing and Learn. You will leave with fun, healthy activities that can be done indoors or out!

Understanding ASQ-3/ASQ-SE Tools

10/19/13 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Butler County Location TBA Early identification of social-emotional problems and developmental delays is crucial as more and more children are experiencing poverty and other risk factors for depression, anxiety, anti-social behavior and developmental concerns. Learn how to catch delays early with two tools: ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE. You will leave this event knowing how to implement these tools effectively, score questionnaires and interpret results, identify developmental warning signs, discuss results sensitively with families, and an understanding of the referral process.

I Am Moving I Am Learning Module 3

12/7/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start Getting outside brings opportunities for physical activity we just cant accomplish inside! This final session of IMIL helps get everyone outdoors through Take it Outside and Engage in Physical Activity. It also provides a foundation for Planning, Observing and Evaluating Motor Skills of Young Children, and finally Cultural Horizons and Activities for All.

Health and Safety Initial Professional Development Module

Childrens safety is our number one priority as child care providers. This module includes the basic training that is required and recommended by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. In this session, you will receive: * Safe Slumber: Creating a Safe Sleep Environment * Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting/Abusive Head Trauma * Basic Child Development 11/16/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start 12/21/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start

Pediatric First Aid

Not eligible for Child Start Membership Discount Call LifeSaver Learning at 683-2645 11/26/13 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Child Start

Adult, Child and Infant CPR/Choking, First Aid & Refresher

Not eligible for Child Start Membership Discount Call LifeSaver Learning at 683-2645 11/2/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start FREE & FULL 11/9/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start 11/23/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start 12/7/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start 12/21/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start

Basic Child Development

11/21/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start 12/19/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start

Training Locations Safe Slumber

11/21/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start 12/17/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start

Child Start See map on next page Newton Fire Station 200 East 3rd St. Newton, KS Butler County Health Department 200 N. Griffith El Dorado, KS Cowley County Health Department

Child Abuse, Neglect & Head Trauma

11/4/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start 11/19/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start 12/2/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start 12/17/13 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start

Abusive Head Trauma

11/11/13 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Child Start 12/9/13 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Child Start (LAST EVER)

320 E. 9th Street Winfield, KS

Important Note!: If you are attending a training outside of Child Start we need to know ahead of time if you will be attending. Events that do not have enough interest will be cancelled. This is true for all trainings, but seems to effect outside counties the most.

Signs & Symptoms of Childhood Illness

11/5/13 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Child Start 11/18/13 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Child Start 12/3/13 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Child Start 12/16/13 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Child Start

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INFORMATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE OF KANSAS REGION 2

Sedgwick County

Child Start
Child Care Aware of Kansas Region 2 1002 S. Oliver Wichita, KS

Professional Development Events

Unless otherwise indicated, all trainings are $6.00/hour for Child Start Professional Membership holders. 1 hour event: $6.00 2 hour event: $12.00 6 hour event: $36.00 Membership holders save 40% off trainings. Non-members pay $10.00/hour. Arrive early! Doors lock at listed starting time!
To Make Reservations: Call and pay by credit card: 316-682-1853 In Person: Monday Friday 8am 4:30 pm By Mail**: Child Start, 1002 S. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67218 **Please reserve by mail at least 1 week in advance. Include a separate piece of paper that details who will be attending what class and where.