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 Child Care
Training Newsletter
January 14, 2010
A Resource for Early Childhood Professionals | |
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Parent Resource Corner |
New Year's Resolutions
It is two weeks into the New Year and adults are busy keeping their resolutions. Amid all that work and planning there are some resolutions that junior can keep too.
These age appropriate resolutions for children in pre-school through high school are fun, factual and guaranteed to improve everyone's year. Print this page or provide moms and dads at your center the hyperlink for a fun family activity that will last all year long. Resolutions for kids |
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Host Sites Needed for Training |
Creative Training Solutions
Camp Fire Trainings are held throughout Tarrant, Dallas and Denton Counties. As we continue planning for 2010, we are in need of host sites that can accommodate 45 adults with a meeting space and adult-sized chairs and tables.
Each host site receives 5 FREE CLASS REGISTRATIONS for the classes held at the location.
HOT! Immediate need for Host sitein Arlington for CDA Classes
A site is needed that can host 35 adults every Tuesday evening. This site will need appropriate parking and tables and chairs for adults. In exchange for the space and accommodations, two free CDA class slots will be given to the host.
Please call Barb Reid at 817-831-2111 ext. 113 or email Barb@CampFireFW.org if you are interested. |
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Gift Card Winners from Survey Drawing |
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In November 2009 Camp Fire distributed a survey in conjunction with Hand In Hand. From those who participated in the survey, three names were drawn to receive a $50 gift card.
The winners were: Vicky Garza, Everman; Micheline Farhoud, NR Hills and Kami Bradford, Burleson.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. |
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What is it like to work for Camp Fire? Find out! |
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Early Registrations for Conference on Child Abuse Prevention Ends January 30 |
The 24th Annual Conference on Prevention of Child Abuse will be held February 22 and 23 at the Sheraton Hotel. "Make Prevention Your Priority," as its theme, the conference will feature multiple speakers including keynote, Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, the Senior Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy.
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Reminder! SunWise Class Tonight Free Materials and Classroom Resources |
The summers are hot in Texas, but sun exposure puts children at risk year round. Attend the SunWise Program interactive workshop tonight and you will receive teaching materials, classroom activities, information and resources you need to teach children and families how to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun. Each attendee will receive a FREE: SunWise Activities Kit, a color-changing UV sensitive Frisbee, sun safety teaching materials and access to online, interactive teaching tools. This class offers a great return on the investment and is a unique learning opportunity. The class will take place at Camp Fire Education Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76137 from 7 - 9:30 pm. Class costs only $20 per person and if you purchase three slots, the fourth is free. At the door registration is available for $30 per person. For details and registration, please call Elizabeth at 817-831-2111 ext. 143. |
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Upcoming Camp Fire USA Classes |
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Click on a class title to learn more.
Please note our new fax number 817-806-5150 that delivers your registration directly to our registrar.
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New Year, New You with ECMI |
Early Childhood Management Institute (ECMI) is the training and credentialing program for child care directors, administrators and owners. If you have been working in a child care setting for two years and taking the next step in your career journey is your goal, you won't want to miss the first class in 2010!
What are the requirements for ECMI?
- 21 years old
- Two years experience in a child care setting
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Documentation of current Standard
- First Aid and CPR certificates
- Complete application
What is the cost?
The total cost for the course is $525. Payment plans are available and currently there is a $75 registration special for the first class of 2010.
Is this accreditation accepted by the state as an accepted credential program?
Yes, ECMI training, as all of Camp Fire training classes, are recognized and accepted by the Texas Licensed Child Care Association.
What if I can't make it to the class offered in February /March?
We offer five ECMI training programs annually. If you can't make it to the February/March training, there are four other opportunities for you. Each class is offered in a different location, which allows you to select training close to home or work.
What if I need to renew my credential, but I got it from a different training program?
If you need to renew your Child Care Administrator's Credential in order to maintain your Director's License you can renew it with Camp Fire's ECMI program regardless of where you received your credential.
You can also convert your current Director's Credential over to Camp Fire's Child Care Administrator's Credential whenever you want. We accept all current Child Care Administrator's Credentials for renewal or conversion at Camp Fire.
Our Child Care Administrator's Credential is good for three years and you only have to renew every three years.
Please call Barb Reid at 817-831-2111 ext. 113 for information on how to renew or convert your credential through Camp Fire. Don't miss out on our extended payment plan! $75 enrolls you in the course.For details and questions, contact Barb at 817-831-2111 x113 or Barb@CampFireFW.org. Register online today! |
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Health Care Professionals Increase Involvement to Improve Quality Child Care |
In 2005, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) revised its process and standards for "accrediting" center-based child care programs. It included new health-related standards and criteria for programs.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) coordinated the 6-month pilot program to support programs in learning how to achieve the health-related criteria. Increasing Health Professional Involvement in Child Care Programs to Improve Quality Care and Outcomes for Children to offer pediatric health professional consultation services to child care centers. Visit the project's Web page for tips and resources that may help other early education and child care professionals and health care professionals engage in similar partnerships. Tips for Early Education and Child Care Professionals | |
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DARS Seeks Input About ECI Program at Public Meetings |
On January 25 and January 27, 2010 from 4 - 7 p.m. the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Division for Early Childhood Intervention (DARS ECI) will host public forums to learn from parents and other stakeholders:
- Which ECI services are most important to you?
- What are the strengths and challenges of ECI that affect the quality of the program?
- What other services (not offered by ECI) provide added support for families?
- What changes would you make to the ECI system for the future?
- If not all children could be served with available resources, which children would be prioritized to receive ECI services?
- Do you have any other comments about ECI, in general?
DARS ECI is a statewide program for families with children, birth to three, with disabilities and developmental delays. ECI supports families to help their children have the resources they need to reach their goals.
This program is serving more children and families with limited resources and is using this input from stakeholders how to best use the limited resources available to provide the most needed resources to children and families.
Parents, doctors, community providers, referral sources, and other interested parties are welcome.
January 25, 2010-Dallas January 27, 2010 - McKinney
4-7 p.m. 4-7 p.m.
Lakewest Family YMCA Collin College
All Purpose Room Pike Hall Auditorium
3737 Goldman 2200 W. University Drive
Dallas, Texas 75212 McKinney, TX 75070 | |
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