Volume 5, Issue 1 October November December 2016

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CCC-Huntsville Falling into Autumn! Special points of interest: 

Photos from “Laugh & Learn”

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Health & Safety Basics Training

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Community College Updates

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UCP/CCEP Inclusion Training

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Resource Center Updates

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Fire Prevention Week 2016

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New Limestone County Training Location

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Registration Information

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CCC E-Learning Train

Thank you for attending Laugh & Learn!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Comm. College Updates

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UCP/CCEP

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Resource Center News

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Infant and Toddler Track

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Preschool Track

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Director Track

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Family Child Care Track

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Training for All Tracks

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Registration Policies

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Learning Legend

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CCC E-Learning Train

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Training Opportunities

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Health & Safety Basics Training

Beginning in October, Child Care Central will offer a 4 hour, Health & Safety Basics training session every quarter! The purpose of this training is to provide pre-service and ongoing training on health and safety in child care based centers and homes. The training content will cover topics such as:

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The prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunizations Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices The administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent The prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions Building and physical premises safety, including identifying electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic Shaken Baby Syndrome and head trauma Emergency preparedness and response planning for natural or man-caused events Storage of hazardous materials and biocontaminants Precautions in transporting children

Check our training opportunities for dates, times, and a county near you. If you need to set up an onsite for this specific training session, please call Child Care Central, (256)551-7016.

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Community College Update NWSCC SPRING CHILD DEVELOPMENT COURSES 2017: Come join us Spring 2017 at Northwest-Shoals!

Greetings from Calhoun Community College! The Child Development Program at Calhoun Community College is currently enjoying a wonderful fall semester, and we

Registration for spring semester at Northwest Shoals Community College begins November 7th and continues until January 5th. Classes begin January 9th. Visit nwscc.edu for application and financial aid information. Child Development Courses: SHOALS CAMPUS ONLY CHD209 Infant and Toddler Education Programs 8:00 – 9:15 TT CHD203 Children’s Literature and Language Development 9:30 – 10:15 TT CHD201 Child Growth and Development Principles 8:00 – 9:15 MW CHD206 Children’s Health and Safety 9:30 – 10:15 MW Extended Day/Blended: SHOALS AND PHIL CAMPBELL CAMPUSES CHD202 Children’s Creative Experiences 5:30 – 6:45 M CHD204 Methods and Materials for Teaching Children 7:00 – 8:15 M Online Courses: CHD208 Administration of Child Development Programs CHD205 Program Planning For Educating Young Children Student Teaching Course: CHD215 Supervised Practical Experience* *Must be approved by advisor The T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship and the Leadership in Child care Scholarship are available through an application process for childcare providers who would like to obtain a Child Development degree. For additional information on enrolling in the Child Development degree training programs at NWSCC, call Diann Durdunji at (256) 331-5450. TCR Childcare Corporation: Providing Programs with a Purpose

are very excited about everything being offered in the next upcoming semester! If you are interested in classes, please check our website. (www.calhoun.edu) Calhoun is proud to welcome its new Child Development Program Director, Dr. Rachel Dunbar!

About Dr. Dunbar: * Joined Calhoun March 2013 * Previously taught at Alabama A&M University * Has taught in Geelong, Australia and Hubei Province, China * Goal is to visit all seven continents before the end of 2017 * Earned an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Oxford College of Emory University, a B. S. from Georgia Southern University, an M. A. from Teachers College Columbia University, and a Ph. D. from Georgia State University Child Development Instructor Social Sciences Division (256)713-4807 [email protected]

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. — Benjamin Franklin

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Community College Update

Have you been thinking about going back to college to get a credential? Now is a good time to earn your short term certificate in one semester or your degree in child development in five semesters at Wallace State Community College. You can do it! Come BE ONE OF Us at Wallace State. The Child Development Program is completely ONLINE at Wallace State Community College. Classes fill up quickly but there is still room for you. ONLINE Spring courses at Wallace State are: CHD 201 Child Growth and Development Principles CHD 205 Program Planning for Educating Young Children CHD 208 Administration of Child Development Programs CHD 210 Educating Exceptional Children CHD 215 Supervised Practical Experience in Child Development (requires admission to the program) Registration for the Spring semester begins on November 14th and spring classes begin January 4, 2017! It’s easy to apply for admission to Wallace State. You can apply online at http:// www.wallacestate.edu/admissions/apply-online Scholarships may be available for those providing care to young children so be sure to contact me for more information about the Leadership in Child Care Scholarship, the T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship, or the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Workforce Development Scholarship programs. There’s more! Visit the child development webpage for more information: http://www.wallacestate.edu/Programs/HealthDivision/Child-Development/index Also, look up the Child Development Program on Facebook! Go to: www.facebook.com/wsccchilddevelopment Please contact Dr. Marcie Hill for more information about the new short term certificates we offer of 9 hours each, the child

Scholarships are available to assist you in obtaining your degree! T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® ALABAMA is a scholarship program that was developed to increase the level of education and effectiveness of early learning professionals by make the education process more affordable, increasing wages, and reducing staff turnover rates. Scholarships are currently offered for the CDA (Child Development Associate) Assessment Fee, Associates Degrees in Child Development and Early Care and Education and Bachelor Degrees in Child Development and Early Education. Contact: Michelle Raybon at 334.271.0304 or email at [email protected] ___________________________________ The Leadership in Child Care Scholarship The scholarship is designed for the eligible recipient to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) plus Assessment Fee; Short-Term Certificate; Certificate, or Associate in Applied Science/Technology Degree in Child Development/Early Care and Education studies at a designated institution in the Alabama Community College System. Eligible recipients can also obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education at Athens State University.

development program and scholarships at Wallace State.

For Child Development Program information, call Dr. Marcie Hill, (256) 352-8383 or email [email protected]

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Contact: Virginia Frazer at 334.293.4552 or email at [email protected]

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Child Care Enhancement with a Purpose UCP Technology & Training Center 1856 Keats Drive Huntsville, AL 35810 To register, call Stephanie Eger at 256.859.4900 ext.106 or e-mail at [email protected] Our trainings are free! Please call to reserve your spot or schedule onsite training at your location.

Movement, Breath, and Focus in Inclusive Classrooms This training shows us how the effects of stress can hinder learning and often results in disruptive behaviors. Join us to discover strategies to help children with self-regulation at different ability levels, to manage powerful emotions, and maintain focus and attention. Advanced; DHR—CD; CDA—2, 7, 8; CKA—CGD, LEE; CCDF—12, 14, 16; Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-agers Thursday, October 13—6:30-8:30PM UCP Technology & Training Center, 1856 Keats Drive, Huntsville, AL Tuesday, November 1—6:00-8:00PM Impact Learning Center, 23123 John T. Reid Pkwy., Scottsboro, AL Thursday, November 3—6:00-8:00PM Guntersville Public Library Meeting Room, 1240 O’Brig Avenue, Guntersville, AL

Identifying Red Flags & Communication with Parents Helping children by early identification of red flags in development is key to their success in school. Learn how to utilize a developmental checklist to communicate concerns with parents, provide support and resources, and help you have more success in your classroom. Intermediate; DHR—CD; CDA—4, 6, 7, 8; CKA—CGD, COA, ICFC; CCDF—12, 15, 19 Wednesday, October 19—1:00-3:00PM Child Care Central 2006 Franklin St., Huntsville, AL (call CCC @ 256.551.7016 to register) Wednesday, November 30—6:00-8:00PM Decatur Public Library, 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur, AL

Fun Sensory Activities for Inclusive Classrooms Sensory play encourages children to manipulate and mold materials, building up their fine motor skills and coordination, as well as affecting all 5 domains of development. Discover how your children are sensory driven and how to make accommodations for all of your children, including those with special needs. Hands-on and take home activities. Intermediate; DHR—CD; CDA—2, 3, 8; CKA—LEE; CCDF—12, 14, 16, 19 Tuesday, October 27—6:00-8:00PM Friendship UMC Learning Center, 16479 Lucas Ferry Rd., Athens, AL Thursday, December 1—6:00-8:00PM Fort Payne CDC, 651 Wallace Avenue, Fort Payne, AL

The Role of Teachers in Speech and Language Development This topic includes the role of hearing and listening skills, the seven stages of language development, and ways to enhance language for each stage. Basic; DHR—LD; CDA—2, 7, 8; CKA—CGD; CCDF—12, 16, 19; ALL Tuesday, November 15—6:00-8:00PM Early Years Preschool, 400 Wesley Ave N., Cullman, AL Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis! To register for these classes, contact Stephanie Eger at 256.859.4900 or e-mail at [email protected]

Inclusion Training at Child Care Central UCP/CCEP holds a 2 hour inclusion training at CCC once every quarter from 1-3PM. The course being offered this quarter is Identifying Red Flags & Communicating Concerns to Parents. This course will be held on October 19th, 1-3PM. To register, please contact Lindsi of Child Care Central at 256.551.7016 OR via email at [email protected].

Child Care Enhancement with a Purpose CCEP (Child Care Enhancement with a Purpose) offers free inclusion training to childcare providers. CCEP utilizes experienced teachers and therapists to share simple, practical ways to work with and include children with special needs in daycare centers or home programs. TCR Childcare Corporation: Providing Programs with a Purpose

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Resource Center News Resource Room Contact Information

Activity Packs If you would like an activity pack mailed to your child care setting, please give us a call.

Child Care Central- Huntsville

Themes this quarter:

2006 Franklin Street, Suite 103

October – Batty for Fall

Huntsville, AL 35801

November – Hooray for Harvest Time! December – Winter Wonder

256. 551.7016

Activity packs include theme ideas, finger plays and more!

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM __________________________________________

If the themes listed are not the theme you need information for, give us a call and we can mail you activity ideas for your theme.

Fire Prevention Week: Don’t Wait—Check The Date!

Child Care Central-Calhoun Calhoun Community College Decatur Campus Wallace Hall (Bottom floor to the left) North Tanner, AL 35671 256.282.9453 Hours of operation: Please call number above for hours of operation. __________________________________________ Child Care Resource Center Northwest-Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals Campus 800 George Wallace Blvd. Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 256.375.4974 Hours of operation: Please call number above for hours of operation.

________________________________________________ Child Care Resource Center Wallace State Community College Library Building: 3rd Floor 801 Main Street NW

October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week! This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” represents the final year of our three-year effort to educate the public about basic but essential elements of smoke alarm safety. Why focus on smoke alarms three years in a row? Because NFPA’s survey data shows that the public has many misconceptions about smoke alarms, which may put them at increased risk in the event of a home fire. For example, only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often they need to be replaced. As a result of those and related findings, we’re addressing smoke alarm replacement this year with a focus on these key messages: Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years. Make sure you know how old all the smoke alarms are in your home.  To find out how old a smoke alarm is, look at the date of manufacture on the back of the alarm; the alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date. For additional information, printables, activities, videos, and more for Fire Prevention Week, please visit:  

www.fpw.org AND www.sparky.org/parentpage/fpwkids.htm

Limestone County: New Class Location!

Hanceville, AL 35077 256.551.7016 Hours of operation: Please call number above for hours of operation.

Child Care Central has moved Limestone County classes to a new, more central location! Classes will now be held at the Limestone County Market Street Building, located at 1109 W. Market St. Athens, AL 35611. We look forward to seeing our Limestone County providers at the next training session! TCR Childcare Corporation: Providing Programs with a Purpose

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Infant and Toddler Track Welcome to the Infant and Toddler Page! Training Sessions offered this quarter:

Drawing with Cars

October 2016 Reflection and Planning for the Infant and Toddler Infant and Toddler learning is grounded in building relationships. Early Childhood Educators implementing an appropriate responsiveness to children’s explorations with reflection and planning will enhance the care and teaching of young children. In this class explore reflective, intentional teaching strategies for the infant and toddler including planning learning environments, experiences, and routines.

You will need: - Toy cars, felt pens, a large roll of paper & tape Setting up Drawing with Cars: 1. Roll out the paper on to a hard floor and secure at the corners and in the middle using tape. 2. Attach the magic markers to the back of the cars using tape. 3. Show the child how to draw on the paper by moving their cars around. http://www.clareslittletots.co.uk/2014/02/drawing-with-cars/

November 2016

Fall Pretend Play

Building a Healthy Start: Module 6: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect of Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Setting

I am not a teacher, but an awakener. - Robert Frost

Each Building a Healthy Start module provides information specific to the care of infants and toddlers, and presents a developmental approach to promote optimal health outcomes during the first three years of life. Module 6: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect of Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Settings focuses on strategies to recognize, appropriately address, and prevent abuse and neglect of infants and toddlers who participate in child care.

December 2016 Dance to the Tune of a Different Beat One of the elements of a quality early childhood program as well as an ITERS indicator is to promote acceptance and honor diversity in both centers and in the family-community arena. In this training, you will learn about a conglomerate of ideas, music, books, games and dramatic play which promote developmental appropriate practices where infants and toddlers are served. This training resource is aimed at building pride, showcasing respect for individual difference, and creating an appreciation for diversity and multicultural needs in your program.

You will need: - Fake fall colored leaves, a basket, a pretend rake, & leaf poem Start off the game by singing or reading the poem: “Red and Orange, Yellow, Brown, Leaves are falling on the ground, Red and Orange, Yellow, Brown, Leaves are falling all around” Toss all the leaves in the air. Have the child rake up all the leaves and place them back in the basket. Once all the leaves are collected you repeat the game.  

http://www.loveplayandlearn.com/raising-tots-fall-pretend-play/

Do you need ideas for activities for your infant and toddler group or would you like assistance in your child care classroom with a concern? Then call our Infant and Toddler trainer, Emily Gillespie! You can contact Emily at 256.551.7016 or email her at [email protected]

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Preschool Track Welcome to the Preschool Page! Training Sessions offered this quarter: October 2016 A Joyful Journey to Literacy— The Great Debate This training will focus on the journey that literacy takes on for young children. We will focus on what makes sense developmentally and what happens throughout each stage of development. "We know in short, children need time. Time to experience language and time to practice and evaluate what they experience. Time to reflect. Time to develop and time to grow. Then, time to reflect and grow some more." (Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange)

Finger Play: Ten Brave Firefighters Ten brave firefighters sleeping in a row (one hand in fist) Ding, ding goes the bell (pull a pretend cord or ring a pretend bell with other hand) And down the pole they go (pretend your hands are sliding down a pole) Over to the fire engine--go, go, go (have your arms make running movements) When the fire is out, they go back slow (make driving motion with hands) Then back to bed--all sleeping in a row!

November 2016 Essential Preschool Activities Childhood is not a race to see how quickly a child can read, write, and count. Childhood is a small window of time to learn and develop at the pace which is right for each individual child. - Unknown

This training will focus on activities to promote children’s learning, improve their functional skills, and encourage interaction in the classroom. We will look at adaptable, openended, developmentally appropriate preschool activities and strategies to complement and enhance any early childhood program’s core curriculum. We will explore ideas for creative centers, learning games, group lessons, art activities, as well as suggestions to involve families in children’s early learning.

December 2016 What You Say is What You Get This training focuses on learning how to talk to children so they will listen. The way we talk to a child teaches him how to talk to others. Together we will explore the many facets of how children understand language, whether through facial expressions, tone of voice and/or gestures.

Borax Snowflakes

No snow where you live? No problem! I want to show you how you can make beautiful borax snowflakes at home. Do you have boring old white snow lying around everywhere? You can make snowflakes in bright and bold colors to liven your mood. What you’ll need: Borax laundry detergent booster, Water, Pipe cleaners, String, Scissors, Measuring cup, Empty container, Food coloring (optional), Popsicle stick or pencil Directions: Step 1. Shape your pipe cleaners into snowflakes. You can be as creative as you want here but simple is lovely too. Keep in mind here to not make your snowflake wider than your container. Step 2. Use the string to tie your snowflakes and stick/pencil together. Make the string long enough to fully submerge your snowflake in the Borax. Step 3. Mix your Borax with boiling water. 1/3 cup of Borax to 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until the Borax has dissolved. To add color to the crystals you can add 15-25 drops of food coloring. Step 4. Submerge your snowflake in the Borax solution, resting the stick across the top of the container. Adjust string if needed to keep snowflake in the center of the container and not touching any side. Step 5. Place in a location where it won’t be disturbed and carry on with your day. Step 6. The next morning come back and you will have beeeaaaautiful borax snowflakes! Hang them on your tree, tie them to gifts, or hang them from the ceiling. To grow a second snowflake from the same solution, and trust me, you’ll want to, simply reheat the solution directly in the container in the microwave until all of the borax has redissolved {around 4-6 minutes}. Then, repeat the steps above. http://embracinghomemaking.net/2014/12/borax-snowflakesinspiring-monday/

Need activities or help with classroom arrangement in your child care center? Call our preschool trainer, Stacey Robison, 256.551.7016 or email at [email protected], to visit your child care setting! TCR Childcare Corporation: Providing Programs with a Purpose

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Director Track Welcome to the Director Page!

Training Sessions offered this quarter:

Step Up to Quality!

October 2016 Inspiring & Improving Relationship Skills Between Families & Teachers According to Erik Erikson, “a child’s early learning is most successful when supported by high-quality relationships between families and teachers.” This training will focus on strategies a Director may employ to encourage positive connections between the staff and the families of the children in their care.

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. - Martin Luther King Jr.

To further support licensed centers in their preparation for apNovember 2016 plication for Alabama Quality “Budget is Policy” Stars, CCC will implement Step The director is responsible for developing a Up to Quality. This is a comprequality program based on a budget that is hensive training plan which will fiscally responsible, supports the program philosophy and aligns community needs include extensive coaching and with the use of resources. Based upon efongoing support to licensed cenfective financial practices, this training will ters in all counties. Training and consider ways of developing and monitoring technical assistance will be proa healthy budget. vided to licensed centers that are going through and preparing December 2016 for the Alabama Quality STARS Disease Prevention Policies program. Please contact our for Employees program director, Sabrina RobFederal leaders have recently updated staff inson, (256)362-1390 for addivaccination protocols for early care and learning programs. This training will review tional information. We look forthe immunization requirements for staff in ward to hearing from you! this state and consider the implications for aligning program staff immunization with national recommendations.

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Family Child Care Track Welcome to the Family Child Care Page! FCC Training

Turkey Baster Feather Race

D.A.P.- What You Should Know An effective teacher begins by intentionally thinking about what children of a certain age are typically like. This knowledge provides a general idea of activities, routine, interactions, and curriculum that will be effective with that age group. However, age appropriate activities aren’t the only factor. The teacher must consider what is individually appropriate for the child based on the child’s developmental level, learning style, personality, etc. This training will provide information on child development levels and activities that are developmentally appropriate to do with children ages birth -5 years old. Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be. - Rita Pierson

What you will need:  turkey baster & feather for each child Tape to mark a “Start” and “Finish” line Begin by making a start and finish line on a table or the floor. Let the fun begin! Have the children move their feather by blowing air on it using the turkey baster. The first child to get their feather to cross the finish line wins! http://theinspiredtreehouse.com/thanksgiving-activities-forkids-turkey-baster-relay/

Tissue Paper Fall Wreath

Reading Aloud: How it Helps with Brain Architecture The American Academy of Pediatrics has advocated the importance of reading aloud to young children birth through early childhood because it can improve language skills, foster literacy early development, and visual imagery. In this training you will learn how the brain architecture is influenced by reading aloud with young children and how to incorporate fun, developmentally appropriate activities to encourage a child’s love for books and reading.

What you will need:  paper plates (or cardboard cut into circles – the panels of a cereal box are great for this)  fall colored tissue paper  glue  brown construction paper or a paper bag  artificial leaves or flowers  ribbon Use paper plates with the centers cut out as the base for the wreaths. Have each child tear a piece of brown construction paper into strips. These strips are supposed to look like twigs or branches. Have the children glue the “branches” around the paper plates. Once the “branches” are glued around the wreath, crumple 3×3 inch squares of fall colored tissue paper and glued those where-ever they please. Next, using a low heat glue gun, add a couple of artificial fall leaves and a ribbon for hanging. Happy fall! http://happyhooligans.ca/tissue-paper-fall-wreath/

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Training Track for ALL Ages Advanced Training

Basics in Child Care

Advanced training is training for professionals who have at least three (3) years of experience and 30 credit hours in child development. Advanced level training focuses on a more thorough knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and high effective application and demonstration skills.

This training session covers topics required in the DHR Minimum Standards for new providers.

October 2016 The Brain: How We Develop Neuroscience research has supported several key factors that have a direct impact on how we interact with young children. The findings are simple, easy to understand, and for the most part, they reinforce what we have known intuitively, from our own experience, and what we were taught in child development classes.

November 2016 English as a Second Language

You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer in any direction you choose! - Dr. Seuss

Early childhood education can play an essential role in preparing young English language learners (ELLs) for later success in school. Children who have an opportunity to develop basic foundational skills in language and literacy in preschool enter kindergarten ready to learn to read and write. But how can early childhood educators know if their programs are providing children with the skills they need?

December 2016 Conscious Discipline 101 Conscious Discipline shows significant positive changes across multiple measures in multiple studies, including improving the social-emotional skills of both students and teachers, increasing academic readiness and achievement, and decreasing aggression.

Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will explore the six developmental areas, including Child Development, Language Development, Positive Discipline and Guidance, Quality Child Care and Licensing, Child Care Professional and the Family, and Health, Safety and Universal Precautions.

This course is designed for NEW providers just entering the workforce.

Need CPR and First Aid Training?

Healthy Child Care Alabama Crystal Page, RN 256.533.8711 [email protected] Counties served: Jackson, Madison, Marshall and Morgan

Ginger Letson, RN 256.560.6413 [email protected] Counties served: Colbert, Cullman, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Marion and Winston

Lyle Willits, NREMT-P Calhoun Community College Allied Health Department, American Heart Association TC Coordinator 256.306.2852 [email protected]

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CCC Training and Registration Policies All trainings are related to one of the Alabama Minimum Standards training areas, Child Development Associate Content Areas, and Alabama Pathways Core Knowledge Areas.

Training Policies

Please Read!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr.

Seuss

1. Training begins on time. You are expected to arrive on time. For safety and to meet credit guidelines, the door to the session will be locked 15 minutes after the training begins. 2. Learners are expected to actively participate in all training activities, complete a pre-and post-assessment, which will be used for the evaluation of the learning outcomes and learning expectations and submit a training evaluation. 3. Children are not permitted at any training session. 4. Due to space limitations, unregistered providers will not be allowed to attend. 5. Through Gadsden State Community College, CCC offers Continuing Education Units (CEU) for all CCC training sessions. Participants will be required to complete the Gadsden State CEU form and submit the form with a payment of $5.00 per class. Payment must be in the form of a money order, payable to Gadsden State Community College. 6. In case of severe weather, CCC will contact all providers registered for training sessions to inform them of the cancellation of a session. This information will also be posted on our website, www.tcrchildcarecorporation.org 7. CCC training is open to all persons regardless of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, political beliefs or disability.

Registration Policies 1. To register for CCC training, please call Lindsi Green Robinson at 256.551.7016 or email at [email protected] 2. To register for CCC E-Learning sessions, please email your contact information to [email protected]. Registration will not be accepted over the phone OR via the for online learning sessions. 3. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. 4. Please call to cancel your registration if you can not attend! By calling you allow someone else to use your space. If you fail to cancel three times, you will automatically be placed on waiting lists for the remainder of the quarter if you call to register for additional courses. 5. CCC has the right to cancel training due to lack of participation.

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The Learning Legend Alabama Pathways Core Knowledge Areas (CKA Area)

DHR State Category (DHR Area) Child Development

CD

LD

Language

CGD

HSN

Development

Positive Discipline and Guidance

PDG

HSUP

LEE

Health, Safety and Nutrition

Learning Experiences and

1

Planning a safe and healthy environment to invite learning

2

3

Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development

Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development

Enrichment

Health, Safety and Universal

COA

Precautions

QCCL

Child Growth and Development

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

Child Development Associate Content Areas (CDA Area)

Quality Child Care and Licensing

DIV

Child Care Professional and the

ICFC

Child Observation and Assessment (Planning for Individual Needs)

4

Diversity

5

Strategies to establish productive relationships with families

1.

Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunizations)

2.

SIDS and safe sleep practices

3.

Administration of medication

4. 5.

Prevention/response to food allergies Building and physical premises safety, including identifying electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic

6. 7.

Shaken Baby Syndrome and head trauma Emergency preparedness and response planning for natural or man-created events

8.

Storage of hazardous materials and bio-contaminants

9.

Pre-cautions in transporting children

10. 11.

First-aid CPR Identifying and serving homeless children and their families Promoting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children, including those related to nutrition and physical activity, using scientificallybased, developmentally appropriate and age appropriate strategies Caring for children in geographic areas with significant concentrations of poverty and unemployment Implementing behavior strategies, including positive behavior interventions and support models that promote positive social and emotional development and reduce challenging behaviors, including reducing expulsions of preschool-aged children for such behaviors Engaging parents and families in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways to expand their knowledge, skills and capacity to be meaningful partners in supporting their children’s positive development

12.

Strategies to manage an effective program operation

13. 14.

CCPF

Interaction with Children, Families and Communities

6

Maintaining a commitment to professionalism

Family AM

15.

Administration and Management

PPD

MA

Personal and Professional Development Management and Administration

7

8

Observing and recording children’s behavior

Principals of child growth and development

16.

Understanding early neurological development

17.

Using data to guide program improvement

18. 19.

Supporting positive development of school-age children Improving the quality of program's and services for infants and toddlers

Training Level Basic (B)

Target Age Group

Most appropriate for entry level professionals who are new to early childhood and/or school-age care

Infant

Birth to 12 Months

Intermediate (I)

For professionals who have at least two(2) years experience and 120 hours of training in child development and are moving toward more formal education

Toddler

Advanced (A)

For professionals who have at least three (3) years of experience and 30 credit hours in child development. Advanced level training focuses on a more through knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and high effective application and demonstration skills.

Preschoolers

3 and 4 year olds

School Age

5 to 12 year olds

ALL (A)

For professionals of all levels of education and experience.

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1 and 2 year olds (13-36 months)

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CCC E-Learning Train Interested in online classes? Trying to figure out how to get started? Simple Steps to Online Registration

Welcome to LEARNING ON DEMAND!

For new participants: All online classes listed will be available upon registration to take as needed throughout the entire quarter. No more waiting for a scheduled class.

What opportunities will your online journey provide?

Email [email protected] to request a participant survey form.  Complete the participant survey form and email it back to the above email address. Within 2448 hours, you will be enrolled in Orientation to E-Learning (a one-week, mandatory tutorial course in Moodle) and sent a username and password for login. You will have one week from the day of enrollment to complete the course.  Once you complete all requirements for the course, send an email to the facilitator at [email protected]. You will receive your certificate in the mail within 3-5 business days after your date of completion. 

For returning participants:

Flexibility to work at your own pace and convenience

Email [email protected] to request a participant survey form.  Complete the participant survey form with all courses that you would like to enroll in for the quarter and email it back to above email address. You will have two weeks from the day of enrollment to complete the course (with the exception of Basics in Childcare).  Once you complete all requirements for the course, send an email to the facilitator at [email protected]. You will receive your certificate in the mail within 3-5 business days after your date of completion.

Credit hours (CEU credits)

Note: Courses may be taken for credit only once.

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Practical experience

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Access to current research and resources

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Several classes at one time

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Reliable information to support your childcare program One-on-one coaching

If you would like more information on the CCC ELearning Train program, please call or email Christine Wright at 256.551.7016 or [email protected].

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Online Training Opportunities The following list of titles highlights training offered in each training track, as well as each of the required Alabama Minimum Standards areas. Please view the website, www.cccelearningtrain.com, for a more complete list of available courses. Training Track

Title

Level

DHR Area

CCDF Area

CKA Area

CDA Area

ALL

Orientation to E-learning (1 hr.)

Basic

CCPF

17

PPD

6

ALL

Basics in Child Care (8 hrs.)

Basic

All Except

1-19

All Except

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9

AM

NEW NEW

NEW

NEW

ALL

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Process (2 hrs.)

Basic

CCPF

19

PPD

6

ALL

Health & Safety Basics (4 hrs.)

Basic

HSUP

1-9

HSN

1

Infant/ Toddler

Brain Development (Suite) (1 hr.)

Intermediate

CD

12,16,17,19

CGD

8

Infant/ Toddler

Active Supervision for I/T (Suite) (1 hr.)

Intermediate

QCCL

5,9,12,14,19

ICFC

1

Advanced

Challenging Exceptionally Bright Children in Early Childhood (2 hrs.)

Advanced

PDG

12,14,16,17

COA

2,3

Advanced

The Absorbent Mind (2 hrs.)

Advanced

CD

12,14,16,17, 18,19

CGD

2,3

Advanced

Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites (2 hrs.)

Advanced

QCCL

12,14,16,17, 18,19

LEE

2

Preschool

Math and Science in the Snow (Suite) (1 hr.)

Advanced

CD

12,14,17

LEE

2

Preschool

Literacy with Jan Brett (Suite) (1 hr.)

Intermediate

LD

12,15,16,17

LEE

2,3,8

Preschool

Defining Positive Discipline or Guidance and Punishment (Suite) (1 hr.)

Intermediate

PDG

12,14,16,17

CGD

3,7,8

Preschool

Investigating Your Plate (Suite) (1 hr.)

Intermediate

HSUP

12,17,19

HSN

1,2,8

Preschool

Preventing and Reporting Child Abuse (Suite) (1 hr.)

Intermediate

QCCL

15,17,18,19

ICFC

1

Preschool

Preschool for Parents (2 hrs.)

Intermediate

CCPF

12,15,17

ICFC

4

Director

Gossip at “Work” (2 hrs.)

Intermediate

AM

14,15,17

MA

6

Director

Modeling Humor in the Workplace Maximizes Learning (2 hrs.)

Intermediate

AM

12

MA

5

Family

What Can We Do When It’s Raining? (2 hrs.)

Intermediate

CD

12

LEE

8

Family

Interacting with Children in a Multi-age Setting (2 hrs.)

Basic

QCCL

12

CGD

5

Intermediate

CD

18

CGD

8

NEW

NEW NEW NEW

MA

School-Age “Powerful Interactions” with School age Children (2 hrs.)

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Training Opportunities Date

Title

Time

Location

Level

DHR Area

CCDF Area

CKA Area

CDA Area

Training Track

Colbert County Saturday 10/22/16

A Morning with CCC: 8:30 AM – Teaching Diversity: A 10:30 AM Place to Begin

Tom Bevill Center 1011 George Wallace Blvd. Tuscumbia, AL 35674

A

CD, CCPF

15

DIV

1,2,3, 4

ALL

Saturday 10/22/16

A Morning with CCC: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Inspiring & Improving Relationship Skills between Families & Teachers (Directors ONLY)

Tom Bevill Center 1011 George Wallace Blvd. Tuscumbia, AL 35674

I

AM

15

MA

4

Director

Saturday 10/22/16

A Morning with CCC: Positive Guidance & Behavior Management Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom

Tom Bevill Center 1011 George Wallace Blvd. Tuscumbia, AL 35674

I

PDG

14,16, 18,19

CGD

8,9,

ALL

Saturday 10/22/16

A Morning with CCC: 10:30 AM– Tom Bevill Center Welcome to a Child’s 12:30 PM 1011 George Wallace Blvd. Tuscumbia, AL 35674 Brain

I

12,16

CGD,

Saturday 10/22/16

A Morning with CCC: What About Manners?

10:30 AM– Tom Bevill Center 12:30 PM 1011 George Wallace Blvd. Tuscumbia, AL 35674

I

QCCL

12

Wednesday 11/9/16

Health & Safety Basics

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

NW-SCC: George Wallace Blvd. Building 127, Room 102, Muscle Shoals, AL

B

HSUP

Thursday 11/10/16

Environmental Rating Scales: ECERS

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

NW-SCC: George Wallace Blvd. Building 127, Room 102, Muscle Shoals, AL

B

Friday 11/18/16

Basics in Child Care

8:30 AM 5:00 PM

NW-SCC: George Wallace Blvd. Building 127, Room 102, Muscle Shoals, AL

Monday 12/5/16

Environmental Rating Scales: ITERS

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Thursday 12/8/16

Basics in the PAS (Directors ONLY)

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

CD

10

1,8

Infant/ Toddler

LEE

3

Preschool

1-9

HSN

1,2

ALL

QCCL

17

LEE

5,6

Preschool

B

All except AM

All except 10

NW-SCC: George Wallace Blvd. Building 127, Room 102, Muscle Shoals, AL

B

QCCL

17

LEE

5,6

Infant/ Toddler

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

NW-SCC: George Wallace Blvd. Building 127, Room 102, Muscle Shoals, AL

B

AM

17

MA

6

Director

CD

12,14, 15,17, 19

CGD,

1,2,3

ALL

12,15, 16,18, 19

CGD, LEE, ICFC

2,3,4

ALL

LEE

All 1,2,3, except 4,6,9 MA

ALL

Cullman County Saturday 12/3/16

D.A.P.—What You Should Know

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

801 Main Street NW, Hanceville, AL 35077

I

Saturday 12/3/16

Reading Aloud: How it Helps with Brain Architecture

10:30 AM– 801 Main Street NW, 12:30 PM Hanceville, AL 35077

B

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Training Opportunities Date

Title

Time

Location

Little Tigers Preschool

Level

DHR Area

CCDF Area

CKA Area

CDA Area

Training Track

I

CCPF

12,14, 16,17, 19

LEE, COA,

2,6

Infant/ Toddler

B

CD

12

CGD

2,8

Preschool

B

CD

12

CGD

2,8

Preschool

B

CD

12

CGD

2,8

Preschool

I

LD

12,17

CGD

2

Preschool

Franklin County Monday 10/3/16

Reflection and Planning for the Infant and Toddler

6:30 PM— 8:30 PM

Monday 11/14/16

Essential Preschool Activities

6:30 PM— 8:30 PM

1003 Lawrence St. E Russellville, AL Little Tigers Preschool 1003 Lawrence St. E Russellville, AL

Lauderdale County Monday 11/7/16

Essential Preschool Activities

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Mars Hill Bible School: Cafeteria; 698 Cox Creek Parkway,

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Angie’s Tender Care

6:00 PM 8:00 PM

Limestone County Market Street Building 1109 W. Market St.

Florence, AL

Lawrence County Thursday 11/3/16

Essential Preschool Activities

15375 Hwy 24: Moulton, AL

Limestone County Thursday 10/20/16

A Joyful Journey to Literacy—The Great Debate NEW LOCATION!

Athens, AL 35611

Madison County Thursday 10/6/16

Reflection and Planning for the Infant and Toddler

3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

CCPF

12,14, 16,17, 19

LEE, COA,

2,6

Infant/ Toddler

Thursday 10/6/16

Reflection and Planning for the Infant and Toddler

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

CCPF

12,14, 16,17, 19

LEE, COA,

2,6

Infant/ Toddler

Tuesday 10/11/16

A Joyful Journey to Literacy—The Great Debate

3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

LD

12,17

CGD

2

Preschool

Tuesday 10/11/16

A Joyful Journey to Literacy—The Great Debate

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

LD

12,17

CGD

2

Preschool

Wednesday 10/12/16

Basics in Child Care

8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

Monday 10/17/16

Director: Inspiring & Improving Relationship Skills between Families & Teachers

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

AM

15

MA

4

Director

Tuesday 10/18/16

Director: Inspiring & Improving Relationship Skills between Families & Teachers

1:00 PM 3:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

AM

15

MA

4

Director

Wednesday 10/19/16

UCP/CCEP: Identifying Red 1:00 PM Flags & Communicating 3:00 PM Concerns to Parents

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

CD,

15,18, 19

CGD,

4,7,8

ALL

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All 1,2,3,4, except 6,9

COA

ALL

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Title

Time

Location

Level

DHR Area

CCDF Area

CKA Area

CDA Area

Training Track

Madison County (continued) Monday 10/24/16

Basics in the PAS (Directors ONLY)

3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

AM

17

MA

6

Director

Monday 10/24/16

Advanced: The Brain: How We Develop

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

A

QCCL

16

CGD

2,8

ALL

Tuesday 10/25/16

Advanced: The Brain: How We Develop

1:00 PM 3:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

A

QCCL

16

CGD

2,8

ALL

Tuesday 11/1/16

Essential Preschool Activities

3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

CD

12

CGD

2,8

Preschool

Tuesday 11/1/16

Essential Preschool Activities

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

CD

12

CGD

2,8

Preschool

Tuesday 11/8/16

Advanced: English as a Second Language

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

A

LD

12,15

LEE, DIV

2

ALL

8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

All except AM

All except 10

Wednesday Basics in Child Care 11/9/16

All 1,2,3,4 except 6,9 MA

ALL

Tuesday 11/15/16

Building a Healthy Start: Module 6: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect of Infants & Toddlers in Early Childhood Settings

3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

HSUP

2,6,12, 13,15, 17,19

HSN

1

Infant/ Toddler

Tuesday 11/15/16

Building a Healthy Start: Module 6: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect of Infants & Toddlers in Early Childhood Settings

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

HSUP

2,6,12, 13,15, 17,19

HSN

1

Infant/ Toddler

Thursday 11/17/16

Advanced: English as a Second Language

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

A

LD

12,15

LEE, DIV

2

ALL

Monday 11/28/16

Director: “Budget is Policy”

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

AM

17

MA

5

Director

Tuesday 11/29/16

Director: “Budget is Policy”

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

AM

17

MA

5

Director

Thursday 12/1/16

What You Say is What You Get

3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

PDG

14

CGD

3,7

Preschool

Thursday 12/1/16

What You Say is What You Get

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

PDG

14

CGD

3,7

Preschool

Tuesday 12/6/16

Health & Safety Basics

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

HSUP

1-9

HSN

1,2

ALL

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Training Opportunities Date

Title

Time

Location

Level

DHR Area

CCDF Area

CKA Area

CDA Area

Training Track

Madison County (continued) Environmental Rating Scales: ECERS

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

QCCL

17

LEE

5,6

Preschool

Wednesday Environmental Rating Scales: ITERS 12/7/16

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

QCCL

17

LEE

5,6

Infant/ Toddler

Tuesday 12/6/16

Saturday 12/10/16

Health & Safety Basics

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

HSUP

1-9

HSN

1,2

ALL

Monday 12/12/16

Director: Disease Prevention Policies for Employees

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

AM

1

MA

1

Director

Monday 12/12/16

Director: Disease Prevention Policies for Employees

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

I

AM

1

MA

1

Director

Tuesday 12/13/16

Dance to the Tune of a Different Beat

3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

QCCL

18,19

DIV, ICFC

3,4

Infant/ Toddler

Tuesday 12/13/16

Dance to the Tune of a Different Beat

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

QCCL

18,19

DIV, ICFC

3,4

Infant/ Toddler

Wednesday Basics in Child Care 8:30 AM 12/14/16 5:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

B

All except AM

All except 10

All except MA

1,2,3,4 6,9

ALL

Thursday 12/15/16

Advanced: Conscious Discipline 101

1:00 PM 3:00 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

A

PDG

14,18

CGD

3

ALL

Thursday 12/15/16

Advanced: Conscious Discipline 101

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Child Care CentralHuntsville

A

PDG

14,18

CGD

3

ALL

Morgan County Monday 10/17/16

6:00 PM Reflection and Planning for the 8:00 PM Infant and Toddler

Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center 1629 Fourth Avenue Decatur, AL

I

CCPF

12,14, 16,17, 19

LEE, COA, PPD

2,6

Infant/ Toddler

Saturday 10/22/16

FCC Saturday: D.A.P.—What You Should Know

Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center 1629 Fourth Avenue Decatur, AL

I

CD

12,14,

CGD,

1,2,3

ALL

15,17,

LEE

Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center 1629 Fourth Avenue Decatur, AL

B

2,3,4

ALL

Saturday 10/22/16

8:30 AM 10:30 AM

10:30 AM FCC Saturday: Reading Aloud: 12:30 PM How it Helps with Brain Architecture

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12,15, 16,18, 19

CGD, LEE, ICFC

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Training Opportunities Date

Title

Time

Location

Level

DHR Area

CCDF Area

CKA Area

CDA Area

Training Track

Winston County Saturday 10/15/16

Advanced: The Brain: How We Develop

8:00 AM 10:00 AM

Small Miracles CDC 2201 13th Avenue #1 Haleyville, AL

A

QCCL

16

CGD

2,8

ALL

Saturday 10/15/16

Advanced: Conscious Discipline 101

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Small Miracles CDC 2201 13th Avenue #1 Haleyville, AL

A

PDG

14,18

CGD

3

ALL

PLEASE NOTE: REGISTER EARLY! To ensure that we have ample space and materials, CCC asks that you register early, at least 2 business days in advance, for our training sessions. Please remember, CCC does not accept registration for training sessions the day before OR the day of the scheduled training. If you have any questions, please give our program director, Sabrina Robinson, a call.

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PERMIT NO. 205 Sylacauga, AL

Serving Colbert, Cullman, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan and Winston counties. 256.551.7016 www.tcrchildcarecorporation.org

CCC, a division of TCR Child Care Corporation, is provided through a contract with the Alabama Department of Human Resources.

To register for a training session, please call 256.551.7016 or email to [email protected]. We will send you a confirmation email that you are registered.

CCC Severe Weather Policy In case of severe weather, CCC will contact all providers who are registered for scheduled training sessions by phone as soon as we make the decision to cancel the session. We will also post the information on our website. It is very important to give your correct phone number, so that we can reach you in case of cancellation. TCR Childcare Corporation: Providing Programs with a Purpose

CCC Closure Dates Monday - October 10, 2016 Columbus Day/American Indian Heritage Day Friday - November 11, 2016 Veterans’ Day Thursday - November 24, 2016 Thanksgiving Day Monday - December 26, 2016 Christmas Holiday

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