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January & February Highlights
 Jan. 23 - American Red Cross First Aid
NYS OCFS Regulations for all modalities now require that every program have a person certified in CPR and First Aid on site at all times. As per the American Red Cross, effective Jan. 1, 2011 certification is valid for 2 years for First Aid courses. Read on / Register
Feb. 7 - Advocating for Your Livelihood
Discuss, plan and practice advocacy efforts on behalf of child care. During this time of low resources and questionable public policy, we need to work together to ensure funds and policies are used to provide the best for children. You will receive materials, action steps and help plan an advocacy agenda to support children and youth in Rockland County. Read on / Register
Feb. 16 - Serving Quality Foods
Learn how to set high standards for taste, appearance, temperature, and nutrient value. Learn to prepare a snack taking these standards into consideration and see how easily you can do the same in your program. Read on / Register
Feb. 29 - Everything's Better with Music
Day Time Workshop! Music gets us moving, makes us feel good and helps us learn. Get fun, easy to do, developmentally appropriate music activities you can use every day to bring the joy of music to your infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Read on / Register
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March Highlights 
Mar. 12 - Frustration, Anxiety, Tension: How Hard Can This Be?
This workshop is designed to help you better understand and become more highly sensitized to the world of persons with Learning Disabilities. Included will be parts of a video by renowned special educator, Richard Lavoie. It is a very valuable resource and important for all to see and discuss. Read on / Register
Mar. 19 - Oh No! It's Time to Renew My License/Registration
Do you find the renewing process a little confusing? Perhaps you are renewing for the first time and are not sure what to do? Review and have explained the renewal process for family/group family and school age care providers. Read on / Register
Mar. 21 - Be Ready! Emergency Preparedness for Your Program
Day Time Workshop! An interactive "hands-on" approach to successfully managing potential emergency situations child care providers may encounter at their programs. Participants will receive free materials to help them in developing their emergency plan, thanks to the generosity of the Office of Fire and Emergency Services.
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April Highlights and Beyond 
Apr. 11 - Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events
Earthquakes, hurricanes and flooding are just a few of the traumatic events children have recently experienced and which may have affected them. We will define Traumatic Stress Disorder, look at our responsibility for helping children cope, and introduce literature based activities to help them deal with the aftermath.
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May 16 - Babies! The Movie
Everyone loves to watch babies! This visually stunning new movie simultaneously follows four babies around the world - from first breath to first steps. From Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo, BABIES joyfully captures on film their early stages of development. View this movie and participate in a discussion led by Jane Brown (Executive Director, CCRR), on the unique, yet universal journey of babyhood.
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Jun. 6 - Affirming Culture in Our Program NAEYC recommendations emphasize that early childhood programs are responsible for creating a welcoming environment that respects diversity. However, promoting an acceptance of diversity is more than having diverse materials in our classroom. This workshop, that will define important terms, reflects on child development as it relates to a child's understanding of differences and ways to ensure that families and children feel a part of the program in terms of the environment and activities provided. Read on / Register
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