2016 Training Calendar Jan - Jun

Early Childhood Connections
Training Catalog
January - June, 2016
Enriching the lives of children by working with the adults
who affect their lives - parents, caregivers, and educators.
2218 JACKSON BLVD. SUITE #4
RAPID CITY, SD 57702
605-342-6464
1-888-999-7759
www.earlychildhoodconnections.com
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January 2016 Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Saturday
2
New Year’s Day
3
4
5
6
7
Infant, Child
8
9
15
16
22
23
28 Intro to Childcare: 29
30
& Adult CPR
OST Core #1:
Child Growth &
Development
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
10
11
12
13
14 Curriculum
Design in the
Preschool Classroom
fitCare: Being Fit
Starts with
RECHARGING
17
18
Introduction to
Childcare: Guidance
20
19
More Not Your
Ordinary Art: Theatre
21
Director’s Series
Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
24
25
Let’s Get Moving &
Playing Together
26
27 Problem Solving
Throughout the Day
31
First Aid in an Early
Childcare Setting
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
Learning
Environments
More Not Your
Ordinary Art: Painting
January 2016 Training Calendar
Location
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
January 6, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Greg Hilt
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
January 6, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
OST Core #1:
Child Growth &
Development
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Spearfish ECC
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
January 7, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Fostering the growth and development of children through
appropriate environments, activities, and interactions.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
fitCare: Being Fit
Starts with
RECHARGING
January 11, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an
FREE
environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their
care. Pathways: 6. Program Safety & 11. Learning Environments
Introduction to
Childcare:
Guidance
January 13, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Participants will explore the various ways adults think about
discipline and get an overview of best practices for caregivers to
help children learn what the expectations are and control their
own behavior. Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
& Instructor Instructor Level
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
$5
FREE
to New
Hires
January 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title
Location
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Instructor Level
Curriculum
Design in the
Preschool
Classroom
January 14, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Spearfish ECC
Classroom #8
Melissa Pickle
3 - 5 Years
Intermediate
Every child is a unique individual. The curriculum you create
should be a reflection of your children’s individuality and unique
needs. This workshop will explore ways in which teachers can use
the interests of their children to create a curriculum full of engaging
activities that will capitalize on children’s innate desire to learn.
$5
More Not Your
Ordinary Art:
Utilizing Theatre
in the Preschool
Classroom
January 14, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jessica
Castleberry
3 - 5 Years
All Levels
Theatre is an excellent educational tool for students because
play-acting is part of their nature! We will discuss specific theatre
games that improve language, social/emotional development, and
creativity. Participants will learn basic theatrical principals, and
practical and fun ways to bring them into the classroom, from fun
improvisational games, to full scale plays and movies. All
participants will receive learning materials and ideas for additional
resources. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Director’s Series
January 20, 2016
Wednesday
12:00 to 2:30 PM
Spearfish ECC
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Beginner
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and
running a quality program. Most classes involve a speaker from
the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
FREE
Let’s Get Moving
and Playing
Together
January 20, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
3 - 5 Years
Intermediate
Participants will review young children’s gross and fine motor
development. Then we will look at why boisterous, vigorous and
very physical play is essential to children’s development and
learning, and we will explore activities that encourage cooperation,
teamwork and strong, healthy bodies.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
January 25, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
3 - 5 Years
Intermediate
This 2-part workshop provides teachers with tools and strategies
to use when teaching problem solving skills to preschoolers.
Teachers leave the workshop with solution kits, classroom posters,
visuals and other similar materials.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
Teaching
Problem Solving
Throughout the
Day
January 27 &
Rapid City ECC
February 17, 2016 Classroom #13
Thursdays
Kim Booth
6:30 to 8:30 PM
First Aid in an
Early Childcare
Setting
January 27, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
$5
More Not Your
Ordinary Art:
Painting
January 28, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Autumn Gregory
All Ages
All Levels
Teachers are encouraged to explore art as a medium to
communicate theories, thoughts, ideas and emotions. Teachers
will develop strategies to explore art mediums and to set the stage
for artistic learning in their classrooms.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Introduction to
Childcare:
Learning
Environments
January 28, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain an awareness of how the physical
environment affects how children and adults feel and act. In an
attractive and well-designed environment, children are more
purposefully engaged in activities.
Pathways: 11. Learning Environments
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
$5
FREE
to New
Hires
February 2016 Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
2
Respiratory Illnesses
7
8
3
Living Life
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
10 Introduction to
15
Childcare: How
Children Learn
FCC: What is Family
Child Care?
16
Beginning Mother
Goose Part 1
17
21
President’s Day
Director’s Series
24 Beginning
23
22
10 Things Every
Child Needs
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
28
FCC: What Do
Children Need?
Mother Goose Part 2
Intro to Childcare:
Health & Safety
Love & Logic
Friday
Saturday
5
6
12
13
19
20
26
27
OST Core 2:
Activity Planning
11
First Aid in an Early
Childcare Setting
18
Teaching Problem
Solving Throughout
the Day Pt 2
Valentine’s Day
Thursday
4
Groundhog Day
9
fitCare: FOOD for
14
Wednesday
Not Your Ordinary
Art: Shadow Play
25
Not Your Ordinary
Art: Wire
Period of Purple
29
fitCare: MOOD
Management
Matters
February 2016 Training Calendar
Location
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Respiratory
Illnesses
February 1, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Deb Kuehn
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
February 3, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
OST Core #2:
Activity Planning
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
0 - 12 Years
Intermediate
Participants will look at different respiratory illnesses they may
encounter. Pathways: 5. Identification & Prevention of
Communicable Diseases
$5
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
February 4, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Creating enrichment activities that promote exploration and meet
the needs of school-age children.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
fitCare: FOOD for
Living Life
February 8, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an
environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their
care. Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children &
11. Learning Environments
FREE
FCC: What is
Family Child
Care?
February 9, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 3
0 - 12 Years
Beginner
Family Child Care
Understand best practice in child care, program promotion and
professionalism.
Pathways: 13. Professionalism
$5
Introduction to
Childcare: How
Children Learn
February 10, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
& Instructor Instructor Level
Participants will receive a blend of information and activities to help $5
FREE
them understand how children develop and learn. Pathways: 1.
to
New
Child Growth & Development & 12. Age Appropriate Planning
February 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title
Location
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
0 - 3 Years
Intermediate
This training was created to help adults bring the joy of looking at books
and listening to stories and nursery rhymes into the lives of very young
children. Research makes it clear that the sooner children are exposed to
all the wonders that books have to offer, the more likely their language and
literacy skills will blossom. If books are part of infants’ daily experiences,
when they become toddlers, they will make time for books every day.
Training includes a set of books and a canvas bag for each child care
provider. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$10
Series
Only
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
$5
Spearfish ECC
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Beginner
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and
running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker from
the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
FREE
Not Your
Ordinary Art:
Shadow Play
February 18, 2016 Rapid City ECC
Thursday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Jan Tysdal
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will explore using the art of Shadow Play with young
children. We will experiment with different mediums and explore
ways that you can offer this creative activity to young children.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
February 22, 2016 Rapid City ECC
Monday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Instructor Level
Beginning
Mother Goose
Series
February 10 & 24,
2016
Wednesdays
6:30 to 8:30 PM
First Aid in an
Early Childcare
Setting
February 11, 2016 Rapid City ECC
Thursday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Janet Smith
Director’s Series February 17, 2016
Wednesday
12:00 to 2:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jan Tysdal
10 Things Every February 23, 2016
Child Needs
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
0 - 8 Years
Intermediate
To educate caregivers on the importance of providing stimulating,
developmentally appropriate environment for young children.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
FCC: What Do February 23, 2016
Children Need?
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 3
0 - 12 Years
Beginner
Family Child Care
Multi-age group characteristics & how to meet children at their
individual development level.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Introduction to February 24, 2016
Childcare:
Wednesday
Health & Safety 6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Love and Logic
February 24;
Spearfish ECC
Parenting
March 2, 9, 16, 23, Classroom #8
Series
& 30 2016
Jennifer Nelson
Wednesdays
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Not Your
Ordinary Art:
Wire
February 25, 2016 Rapid City ECC
Thursday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:30 PM Autumn Gregory
Period of Purple February 25, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
fitCare: MOOD
Management
Matters
E - Learning
Jan Tysdal
February 29, 2016 Rapid City ECC
Monday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Suzy Braun
$5
Participants will receive a brief overview of SD’s health and safety
FREE to
standards as well as a quick overview of best practices. Pathways: 6.
New
Program Safety & 5. Identification & Prevention of Communicable Diseases
Hires
3 - 12 Years
All Levels
Module 1: Raising responsible kids. Module 2: The Love and Logic
Formula. Module 3: “C” stands for control that’s shared. Module 4: “O”
is for ownership of the problem. Module 5: “O” is also for opportunity of
thinking. Module 6: “L” Stands for let empathy and consequences do
the teaching, and “Let’s wrap it up and take it home!”
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$50 or
$60 for
a
Couple
3 - 5 Years
All Levels
Working with wire is a study of line and form. It challenges us to
attend to shape, angle, and curve; the language of art. Come join
$5
us as we explore the “art” of wire. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
0 - 3 Years
All Levels
Healthy babies can cry a lot in their first 5 months of life. This program is a
new way to understand this crying. It explains what is normal, what you can
expect, and how to keep the baby safe. It is based on over 25 years of
research on infant crying by leading child development and medical
experts. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development & 2. Child Abuse & Neglect
$5
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an
environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their
care. Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management &
12. Age Appropriate Planning
FREE
March 2016 Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
Thursday
2 Love & Logic
3 OST Core 3:
Parenting Series
7
8
Medication
Administration
FCC: Understanding
Challenging
Behaviors
14
15
Good for the Body &
the Brain
21 Helping Children
27
28
5
11
12
18
19
25
26
Terrific Traffic
Transitions
10
Watch Me Grow:
Baby Human
Training Series
17
Community Action
Watch Me Grow:
Baby Human
Training Series
Love & Logic
Parenting Series
St. Patrick’s Day
23
22
Make Connections
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
Love & Logic
Parenting Series
16 Director’s Series
fitCare: MOVING:
20
4
& Adult CPR
OST as a
Family Service
13
9 Infant, Child
Saturday
Learning
Environments
Terrific Traffic
Transitions
6
Friday
24
Community Action
FCC: Belonging
Love & Logic
Parenting Series
30
29
31
Community Action
Love & Logic
Parenting Series
Easter
Babies + Books =
Bright Futures
Watch Me Grow:
Baby Human
Training Series
March 2016 Training Calendar
Location
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Title
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Terrific Traffic
Transitions
March 2 & 3, 2016 Rapid City ECC
Wednesday &
Classroom #13
Thursday
Cora O’Kane
6:30 to 8:30 PM
3 - 8 Years
Intermediate
Participants will make and take home 6 transition activities. They
will explore ways to move children from one transition (line-up,
clean-up, to/from circle, to/from centers) to another, using social
emotional support techniques and tools.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$10
OST Core 3:
Learning
Environments
March 3, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Ways to create a developmentally appropriate program
environment. Pathways: 11. Learning Environments
$5
Medication
Administration
March 7, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Deb Kuehn
All Ages
Intermediate
What is the best way to administer medications in a child care
setting? This session will give you some ideas on ways to ensure
medications are given safely. We will also review South Dakota
rules and regulations for medication administration. Pathways: 5.
Identification & Prevention of Communicable Diseases
$5
OST as a Family
Service
March 7, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Strong, positive, cooperative relationships with parents and families are
at the heart of quality OST programs. Parents in OST programs have
different ideas, values, concerns, knowledge, and pressures. Staff who
are successful in building positive relationships begin by recognizing the
importance of accepting parents as the most important people in
children’s lives, regardless of differences among them.
Pathways: 14. Partnerships with Parents
$5
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
March 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title
Location
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Instructor Level
FCC:
Understanding
Challenging
Behaviors
Mach 8, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 3
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
March 9, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Watch Me Grow:
Baby Human
Training Series
March 10, 17, &
31, 2016
Thursdays
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0 - 3 Years
Intermediate
This series will focus on the areas of cognitive, language,
physical and emotional development in infants and toddlers.
Caregivers will increase their abilities and understanding to
effectively and efficiently care for infants and toddlers.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development.
$20
Series
Only
fitCare: MOVING:
Good for the Body
& the Brain
March 14, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an
environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their
care. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development &
12. Age Appropriate Planning
FREE
Director’s Series
March 16, 2016
Wednesday
12:00 to 2:30 PM
Spearfish ECC
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Beginner
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and
running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker
from the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
FREE
Community Action
Series: Finding
GOOD to do and
DOING It
March 16, 23, &
30, 2016
Wednesdays
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Shari O’Keefe
5 - 12 Years
Advanced
Participants will look at how to assess and address local issues
that affect them - and turn creative thinking into positive action.
Pathways: 9. Interpersonal Communication & Relationships
& 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$15
Series
Only
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
March 21, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Helping Children
Make Connections
Make the Most of
the Brain Gain
March 21, 2016
Monday
6:30 to ?:?? PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0 - 8 Years
All Levels
The brain is the part of the body that allows us to feel joy or
despair, to respond to others in a loving or angry way, to use
reason or to simply react. These capacities don’t just magically
appear - they result from the interplay between a child’s heredity
and the experiences they have during childhood.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
FCC: Belonging
March 22, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 3
0 - 12 Years
Beginner
Family Child Care
Inclusion is an important aspect of any child care program; learn
how to make your program a welcoming place for all. Gain tips on
easy toy adaptations to help include and welcome all children.
Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children
$5
Babies + Books =
Bright Futures
March 24, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jan Tysdal
0 - 3 Years
Intermediate
Stories and books provide perfect opportunities for young children
to develop language skills. Come and explore ways you can foster
development in a creative and age appropriate manner for infants
and toddlers. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
0 - 12 Years
Understanding challenging behaviors helps the provider
Beginner
understand what is behind children’s behaviors so they are able to
Family Child Care better find solutions for appropriate guidance. This training will also
assist providers in gaining an understanding of temperaments.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
$5
April 2016 Training Calendar
Sunday
3
Monday
Tuesday
4 Normal Sexual
10
5
Development
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
Child Abuse
& Neglect
FCC: Building
Relationships
11
13
Mini Masters Art
Reception
Social Emotional
Learning Strategies
Biting 101
Promoting Yourself
as a Professional
19 First Aid in an
& Adult CPR
Early Childcare
Setting
Child Abuse
& Neglect
24
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
18 Infant, Child
25
20
Friday
Saturday
1
2
8
9
14
15
16
21
22
23
OST Core #4:
Communication &
Relationships
Social Emotional
Learning Strategies
FCC: Business
Communication
26
Thursday
7
6
12
Supporting
Children’s Creativity
& Expression
17
Wednesday
Director’s Series
27
Baby Doll Circle Time
28
Earth Day
29
30
April 2016 Training Calendar
Location
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Normal Sexual
Development
April 4, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Deb Kuehn
Child Abuse &
Neglect
April 4, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
All Ages
Advanced
Participants will learn what normal sexual development at the
different ages and developmental stages of children looks like.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
All Ages
All Levels
This training will explain how to recognize child abuse, how to
report it, and understanding the role of the child care provider.
Pathways: 2. Child Abuse & Neglect
$5
April 5, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Spearfish ECC
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
FCC: Building
Relationships with
Families
April 5, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 3
0 - 12 Years
You know how important the relationship you have with parents
Beginner
can be. Learn to better support families in your program, and gain
Family Child Care insight on working through challenging situations with families.
Pathways: 14. Partnerships with Families
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
April 6, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
OST Core #4:
Communication &
Relationships
April 7, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Developing and maintaining positive relationships through the
use of effective communication.
Pathways: 9. Interpersonal Communication & Relationships
$5
& Instructor Instructor Level
April 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title
Location
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Instructor Level
Supporting
Children’s
Creativity &
Expression
April 11, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
3 - 5 Years
Intermediate
What comes to mind when you hear “creativity”? Does it include
making something or doing something? Join us in defining
creativity and how you can support and encourage these skills in
children. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Biting 101
April 12, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
0 - 3 Years
Intermediate
An informational discussion will take place on biting, including
prevention tips, first aid for bites and how to help parents cope
during a biting phase.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
Social Emotional
Learning
Strategies
April 13 & 20,
2016
Wednesdays
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Kim Booth
3 - 5 Years
Advanced
Just as we teach literacy and math it is also important to be
intentional about teaching social emotional skills. Participants will
gain an understanding of the importance of providing opportunities
for children to begin to understand their own, as well as others’
emotions. Activities to build “feeling vocabularies” and supporting
the development of friendships skills will be shared.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
Promoting
Yourself as a
Professional
April 13, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jan Tysdal
All Ages
All Levels
What does it take to be viewed as a professional? Learn strategies
to promote yourself as a professional. We will examine how to build
awareness in child care providers about behaviors to demonstrate
and promote yourself as professionals.
Pathways: 13. Professionalism
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
April 18, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Child Abuse &
Neglect
April 18, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
All Ages
All Levels
This training will explain how to recognize child abuse, how to
report it, and understanding the role of the child care provider.
Pathways: 2. Child Abuse & Neglect
$5
First Aid in an
Early Childcare
Setting
April 19, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
$5
FCC: Tools of
Business
Communication:
Contracts &
Policies
April 19, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 3
Director’s Series
April 20, 2016
Wednesday
12:00 to 2:30 PM
Spearfish ECC
Classroom #8
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Beginner
Baby Doll Circle
Time*
April 21, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jan Tysdal
0 - 3 Years
Intermediate
0 - 12 Years
Gain an understanding of running a successful business, as well as
Beginner
an awareness of the importance of and how to utilize effective
Family Child Care
contracts and policies to help your business run more smoothly.
Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and
FREE
running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker from
the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
This workshop includes text and video from the book “Baby Doll
Circle Time” by Dr. Becky Bailey who is the creator of Conscious
Discipline. Participants will participate in circle time activities
designed for infants and toddlers and explore the science behind it.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
*Baby Doll Circle Time
“The kids and I all enjoy our daily “Baby Doll Circle Time”! We play games with our babies “peek-a-boo”
and talk about using gentle touches with our babies and then talk about gentle touches with our friends. I feel
the kids really connect through this time.” - Cindy Carver, Family Child Care Provider in Rapid City
$5
May 2016 Training Calendar
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
Wednesday
3
4
Thursday
5 OST: Behavior
Friday
Saturday
6
7
13
14
20
21
Management &
Guidance
Good Night,
Sleep Tight
8
9
FCC: Sensible Record
Keeping
10
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
Relationship Based
Care with I/T
12
11
fitCare: Being Fit
Starts with
RECHARGING
Mother’s Day
15
16
fitCare: FOOD for
Living Life
17
Relationship Based
Care with I/T
19
18
Seeing the Signs of
Autism
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
22
23
FCC: Stay Healthy &
Safe: Play More!
24
First Aid in an Early
Childcare Setting
Relationship Based
Care with I/T
26
25
Armed Forces Day
27
28
fitCare: MOOD
Management
Matters
OST: Summer Fun,
Health & Safety
29
30
31
Relationship Based
Care with I/T
fitCare: MOVE
Searching for the
Meaning of I/T
Memorial Day
FCC: Under
One Roof
May 2016 Training Calendar
Location
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
0 - 3 Years
Intermediate
Learn the newest recommendations to decrease the risk of SIDS.
Pathways: 6. Program Safety
$5
0 - 12 Years
Explore keeping good records and working with income and
Beginner
budgets, and acquire helpful tips for basic record keeping and tax
Family Child Care
preparation. Pathways: 8 Program Management & Regulation
$5
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Good Night,
Sleep Tight
May 2, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Deb Kuehn
FCC: Sensible
Record Keeping
May 3, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 3
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
May 4, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
OST Core #5:
Behavior
Management &
Guidance
May 5, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Using positive guidance techniques and establishing a program
environment that promotes positive behavior.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
Relationship
Based Care with
Infants & Toddlers
- Inspired by
Reggio
May 5, 12, 19, 26,
& June 2, 2016
Thursdays
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jan Tysdal
0 - 3 Years
Intermediate
In this observation and documentation series participants will
explore what being “Reggio-Inspired” means. In addition, we will
consider the use of open-ended and natural materials to provoke
children’s wonder, exploration, discovery and learning.
Pathways: 4. Observing Children & 9. Interpersonal
Communication & Relationships
$20
Series
Only
& Instructor Instructor Level
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
May 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title
Location
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Instructor Level
fitCare: Being Fit
Starts with
RECHARGING
May 9, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an
environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their
care. Pathways: 6. Program Safety & 11. Learning Environments
FREE
fitCare: FOOD for
Living Life
May 11, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an
environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their
care. Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children &
11. Learning Environments
FREE
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
April 16, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
FCC: Stay Healthy
& Safe: Play More!
April 17, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 3
0 - 12 Years
Beginner
Family Child Care
Discuss toy safety, proper cleaning techniques, food and car seat
safety, and your role in understanding child abuse and neglect.
Keeping everyone healthy and safe means more time playing!
Pathways: 6. Program Safety
$5
First Aid in an
Early Childcare
Setting
May 18, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
$5
Seeing the Signs
of Autism
May 19, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0 - 6 Years
Beginner
Participants will review developmental milestones, what does it
mean to have autism and what signs to look for.
Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children
$5
OST: Summer
Fun, Health, &
Safety
May 23, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
Learn tips, strategies and recommendations to ensure everyone
has a safe and fun summer experience.
Pathways: 6. Program Safety
$5
fitCare: MOOD
Management
Matters
May 25, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an
environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their
care. Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management &
12. Age Appropriate Planning
FREE
Searching for the
Meaning of Infant/
Toddler
Development &
Behavior
May 31,
June 7, 14, 21, 28
& July 12, 2016
Tuesdays
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jan Tysdal
0 - 3 Years
Intermediate to
Advanced
Participants will learn key points about social emotional
development in infants and toddlers, responsive routines,
environments, and strategies to support social emotional
development, and determine the meaning of infant/toddler
behavior along with developing strategies to deal with Behavior
Challenges. Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
Series
Only
fitCare: MOVING:
Good for the Body
& the Brain
May 31, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0 - 5 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an
environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their
care. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development &
12. Age Appropriate Planning
FREE
FCC: Under One
Roof
May 31, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 3
0 - 12 Years
Environment, a daily schedule and learning centers can positively
Beginner
affect one’s program. Gain awareness and ideas of effective ways
Family Child Care
to set up your child care environment, both indoors and out.
Pathways: 11. Learning Environments
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
$5
June 2016 Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
2
1
6
7 Searching for the
Saturday
4
10
11
16
17
18
22
23
24
25
Power Up Story Time
Power Up Story Time
29
30
Relationship Based
Care Inspired by
Reggio
9
8
Meaning of I/T
Not Your Ordinary
Art: Watercolors
I/T Series: Social
Emotional Milestones Baby Sign Language
Immunizations
12
Friday
3
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
5
Thursday
13
14 Searching for the 15
First Aid in an Early
Childcare Setting
Meaning of I/T
FCC: You &
Your Family
OST Sizzling Summer
Activities
19
20
Flag Day
Baby Sign Language
21 Searching for the
Meaning of I/T
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
Father’s Day
26
27
I/T Series: Guidance
& Discipline
28
Searching for the
Meaning of I/T
Development
June 2016 Training Calendar
Location
Class Title
Child’s Age
Level &
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
June 1, 2016
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Not Your Ordinary
Art: Watercolors
June 6, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Spearfish ECC
Classroom #8
Autumn Gregory
3 - 5 Years
All Levels
Teachers are encouraged to explore art as a medium to communicate
theories, thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Teachers will develop strategies
to explore art mediums and to set the stage for artistic learning in their
classrooms. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Immunizations
June 6, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Deb Kuehn
All Ages
Intermediate
Remember the measles outbreak in some states last year? This class
will discuss why immunizations are important for the health of the
children and the health of the employees. The various diseases that are
prevented by vaccines will be discussed. How to determine if a child’s
immunization record shows that the child meets the state regulations for
immunizations will be covered as well.
Pathways: 5. Identification & Prevention of Communicable Diseases
$5
Infant/Toddler
Series: Social
Emotional
Milestones/
Temperaments
June 7, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0 - 3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn ways to support the growing sense of self in
young children and will be introduced to different temperament
types. Pathways: 4. Observing Children
$5
Baby Sign
Language
June 8 & 15, 2016
Wednesdays
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Shari O’Keefe
0 - 3 Years
All Levels
Participants will be introduced to simple sign language that they
can use with preverbal infants and toddlers to bridge the gap of
communication. Pathways: 9. Interpersonal Communication & Relationships
$10
Series
Only
June 2016 Training Calendar
Class Title
Location
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Instructor Level
First Aid in an
Early Childcare
Setting
June 9, 2016
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
$5
OST Sizzling
Summer
Activities
June 13, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6 - 12 Years
Beginner
We will look at planning and scheduling summer OST programs
and look at some fun interactive activities.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
FCC: You & Your
Family
June 14, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 3
0 - 12 Years
Beginner
Family Child Care
Finding a way to make time for your own children while running a
childcare program can be difficult. Explore various challenges such
as sharing space, toys and a parent with other children, as well as
other characteristics unique to this situation.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
June 20, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Infant/Toddler
Series: Guidance
& Discipline:
Understanding
Behavior
June 21, 2016
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0 - 3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn about age appropriate strategies in guiding
the behavior of young children and gain knowledge on what
behavior might mean.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
Power Up
Story Time
June 22 & 23,
2016
Wednesday &
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
2 - 5 Years
All Levels
Books play an important role in children’s lives, from infancy
through school-age and beyond. We will review strategies to help
support language and concept development, deepen adult/child
relationships, and foster social emotional skills. Pathways: 11.
Learning Environments & 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$10
Not Your
Ordinary Art:
Wire
June 27, 2016
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Spearfish ECC
Classroom #8
Autumn Gregory
3 - 5 Years
All Levels
Working with wire is a study of line and form. It challenges us to
attend to shape, angle and curve; the language of art. Come join us
as we explore the “art” of wire.
Pathways: 12: Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Registration:
You may enroll by calling or e-mailing Debbie Hilt at 605-342-6464 or dhilt@rushmore.com. Payment for all classes is required at the
time of registration. Participants will be able to register 3 months of classes at a time. For example, starting in February you will be able to
register for classes being held in March, April, and May; in May you will be able to register for classes being held in June, July
July and August, and
so on. Updates, additions and corrections to the training catalog will be sent out via email and posted on Facebook. The ECC office is closed on
national and local holidays, but any classes that are scheduled on holidays will be held.
Cancellation Policy:
Students who are registered for a class will be billed regardless of their attendance. In order to avoid being billed for a class you cannot
attend, you must call and cancel your registration. Cancellations are taken up to the time of the class. Cancellations by voicemail are acceptable
if you are not able to reach the administrative staff after 5 pm on the night of the class. Classes will be cancelled during inclement weather if
there is a no travel advisory warning or if school is cancelled or dismissed early in the region of the class. Classes will also be cancelled if there is
a power outage at the classroom facility. If you are unsure whether classes are cancelled, you can call our office and listen for a message, watch
the local TV stations for closure information or check our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/earlychildhoodconnections).
E - Learning Guidelines:
All E - learning registrations close 48 hours prior to training. Participants are not allowed to “double-up” on a computer; each
participant must log in using their own computer. E - learning classrooms will close 10 minutes after the start of the class; students not already
signed in will not be allowed to enter after that time. Due to technical difficulties it is not recommended that you use smart phones or iPads to
access E - learning classes. Participants must demonstrate attendance by participating in class polls and chats, as well as submitting three
learning statements to receive credit for the class.
We realize at times it is difficult to find child care in the evenings. However, it is not appropriate to bring children to classes at Early
Childhood Connections. Our learning environment is not designed to ensure the safety of children. It is also important that we are respectful of
fellow students and the instructor. Please make other arrangements for your children while attending classes at Early Childhood Connections.
Again, thank you for considering Early Childhood Connections for your educational experiences.
Sincerely,
The Early Childhood Connections Team
www.EarlyChildhoodConnections.com - www.Facebook.com/EarlyChildhoodConnections
Mini Master Pieces
April 2016
Dahl Fine Arts Center
Early Childhood Connections is collecting children’s art for an art exhibit titled “Mini Master Pieces” at
the Dahl Fine Arts Center to celebrate the Week of the Young Child. The Gallery showing will be
during the entire month of April, 2016. There will be a reception at the Dahl Fine Arts Center on
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00pm featuring the artists. Parents and community members
are encouraged to attend.
Art work must be labeled with the child’s first name, age and child care/preschool program that they
attend. Art labels are available at ECC. Art is due to ECC by Thursday, March 24, 2016. Art work
using mixed media such as self portraits, weaving, nature, collage, story cloth, and photography are
encouraged. Classes for introducing children to these types of activities are available through ECC.
2016 Upcoming Trainings
July
Infant, Child & Adult CPR
Interacting with Toddlers to Promote Learning
Infant/Toddler Entry Level: Respectful Care/Primary
Caregiving
Infant/Toddler Entry Level: Environments for Group
Care/More Than Just Routines
When Separation Hurts
August
Management Series: Managing VS. Leadership
Infant, Child & Adult CPR
OST Core #6: Social & Cultural Awareness
Baby Doll Circle Time
First Aid in an Early Childcare Setting
OST Exploring Developmental Needs
Infant/Toddler Core: Special Needs/
Language Development
OST: Exploring Developmental Needs of Different Age
Groups
Infant/Toddler Entry Level: Brain Development/
Discoveries of Infancy
Management Series: Maintaining a Respectful Work
Place
September
OST Core #7: Health & Safety
Infant, Child & Adult CPR
Temperaments Series
Management Series: Policies for Staff and Parents
Management Series: New Hires
Management Series: Staff Retention
Infant/Toddler Entry Level Series: Protective Urges/
Infant/Toddler Entry Level: Harmonizing Cultural
October
Management Series: Effective Staff Meetings
Infant, Child & Adult CPR
OST Core #8: Children With Special Needs
Theories of Attachment
OST Leadership Styles & Conflict Management
Management Series: Developing a Training Plan
ELG: Enriching the Learning Environment & Promoting
Early Learning Guidelines: Intro to the Early Learning
ELG: Helping Children Learn Language & Literacy
ELG: Integrating Language & Literacy throughout the
Day with the SD ELGs & Supporting Children Learning
English as a New Language
ELG: Helping Children Learn Mathematics & Science
Using the ELGs
November
Infant, Child & Adult CPR
ELG: Program Management & Professionalism
OST Core #9: Program Management & Professionalism ELG: Establishing Reliability on the Early Learning Scale
Management Series: Marketing your Program
ELG: Using Assessment & the Early Learning Scale to
Help Children Reach Standards
ELG: Integrating the Creative Arts & Learning through
Social Studies & Projects
December
OST Core #10: Families, Communities, and Schools
Infant, Child & Adult CPR
OST Sharing Info with Parents
ELG: Promoting Health & Physical Development &
Working with Families as Partners on the ELGs
First Aid in an Early Childcare Setting
Early Childhood Connections
2218 Jackson Blvd. Ste #4
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-342-6464
1-888-999-7759
Thank you for considering Early Childhood Connections as a place to receive quality, affordable training for your
program. We feel this schedule includes many diverse opportunities to expand your knowledge in the child care field.
Early Childhood Connections is located at 2218 Jackson Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702. Our office is located at the front of the
building in suites #3, #4 and #5. Our classroom is located around the back of the building in suite #13, which is the first suite on
the right (From the front of the building, turn right on State St., then another right into the alley behind the building).