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It's Here! NEW Early Learning and Development Standards Overview
More Sessions Added!
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The wait is  finally over! The CCRC has several sessions of the new Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) Overview training. The first 3 dates filled quickly and we have just added two more to meet the demand.
This first training in the series explains the history and impact of learning standards on children's readiness for school, the connection to actual classroom or family childcare practices, and a review of the content in the ELDS. These new standards and the trainings are meant for anyone working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in any early care and learning environment, including:
- Childcare center staff,
- Preschool program staff,
- Family childcare providers,
- And other early care and education professional.
These sessions provide Child Development training hours for family childcare providers, SUTQ approved training, and are FREE of charge.
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Round 'Em Up, Head 'Em Out! Join Us for a Bonanza...
|  ...An ERS Bonanza that is! ERS stands for Environment Rating Scales. These scales help you look at your program or family childcare in an honest way. In the new SUTQ Program Standards, you will need to select and use a self-assessment tool to evaluate your childcare or early education classrooms. But, you must also be trained to use and score it correctly. The CCRC offers you a SPECIAL training day to meet this SUTQ program standard. All childcare and education professionals are invited:
- Family Childcare Providers
- Infant and Toddler Caregivers/Teachers
- Preschool Teachers
- School Age and Youth Program Staff/Teachers
- Administrators/Directors
Join us on Saturday, September 14 from 9:00-3:00 pm at Lorain County Community College, Spitzer Conference Center. Boxed Lunch Provided! Door Prizes! Child Development In-service Hours...SUTQ Approved! *We also have individual sessions for each of the ERS trainings throughout our 5 counties. Check out our Workshop Calendar.
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Do You Work with Older School Age Children and Adolescents?
|  Understanding children ages 10 and up is a challenge to many teachers, school-age program staff, and childcare providers. Their ever changing bodies and the stresses they face impacts them and us. Understanding the development and behavior of older school children is important in planning successful programming for them. The CCRC offers a special day of training for anyone teaching or working with older school age children. Learn and discuss their development and behavior. The day will finish with activities that are created, tested, and approved by older school age children that inspires and engages them. Join us at the CCRC on Saturday, October 12th. To register, click here now or click "Read More"below for more details. |
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Hey Directors/Administrators: Earn the Recognition You Deserve!
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You have worked hard to reach the level in you career that you have. You have put in long hours at work, attended training, and taken steps to improve your skills. It is time to be recognized for it. In Ohio, there is a new Administrator Credential that does just that for early care and education directors and administrators. Eligible administrators can apply through the Ohio Professional Registry under the Credentials tab. Click here now for eligibility and more information about earning and applying for this new credential. Still need to complete a few more steps before you can apply? Well, the CCRC can help you meet them. We are offering the Ohio's Successful Leadership Training Series to support you in earning this credential. Each SUTQ approved session provides 25 hours of training!
For training details, click the"Read More" button below. For credential requirements, call us at (440) 960-7187 or (800) 526-5268. |
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Shine Like a Star...Find the Support You Need at the CCRC!
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Shine like the star you are and get a jump start on the benefits of Step Up to Quality (SUTQ). The CCRC is holding "Shining Star" sessions in October, which will walk programs through the NEW 5-Star SUTQ process. At the end of the Shining Star sessions and completion of specialized training, your program will be on its way to applying for your initial SUTQ star-rating and the many benefits SUTQ has to offer.
Click " Read More" below for the all details and instructions to register. Once you earn your star-rating, the CCRC is still here for you! Our Provider Services team offers technical assistance to programs to maintain or increase the star-rating as well as general areas where you would like advice or support. Call Jennifer Bartlebaugh, Provider Services/SUTQ Coordinator to schedule a visit with one of our specialists at (440) 960-7187 or (800) 526-5268 ext. 225.
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Looking for Something Else?
Check out the rest of our July-December 2013 Calendar.
The CCRC also have many other workshops for you! We have the health and safety trainings plus lots of workshops on handling behavior, ideas for story time and reading activities, and planning your day with children. Click here for our online Workshop Calendar or download a printable schedule here. To register for our trainings, go to the Ohio Professional Registry at https://login.occrra.org/. Don't see the training you need? Call us at (440) 960-7187 ext 237. |
5350 Oberlin Ave Lorain OH 44053 (440) 960-7187 (800) 526-5268
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