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The SCOOP

Piecing It All Together!


Don't Miss the Upcoming Director / Administrator Meeting!

 

The CCRC serves 5 counties, so we will be providing the same meeting, in three locations. If you can't make one, you can come to one of the others. Come network, share ideas and resources, hear State level & SUTQ updates, and more!

   

Piecing It All Together:

One part of Ohio's Early Learning & Challenge Grant was to support and develop the early childhood workforce. There is many individuals, agencies, etc. that is available to support your program, and I wanted to make sure you knew about their services and the opportunity to ask questions. I have invited Licensing Specialist/Supervisors, Step Up to Quality Licensing Specialist, Early Childhood Mental Health & Health Promotions Consultants, Education Service Center (ESC), and the Comprehensive Professional Development System Coordinator (CPDS) to our meetings.  

 

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Child Care Resource Center
5350 Oberlin Ave.
Lorain, OH  44053
9:30AM-11:30AM

 

Thursday, March 20, 2014

BGSU Firelands Campus
Cedar Point Center- Room  2002 (Upstairs)
One University Dr.
Huron, OH 44839
9:30AM-11:30AM 


Tuesday, March 25, 2014  

WSOS Brady Building
219 South Front Street
Fremont, OH  43420 

9:30AM-11:30AM

 

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

WSOS Brady Building-Computer Lab
219 South Front Street
Fremont, OH  43420
9:30AM-11:30PM

  



Afterschool Program Grant Opportunity!


The Ohio Department of Education has posted
the FY2015 21st Century Community Learning Center request for applications at
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/21st-Century; applications are due April 25, 2014.  The 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant is the only federal funding source dedicated exclusively to afterschool programs.  The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) administers $43M in 21stCCLC funding and awards grant awards to school districts, ESCs, charter schools, non-profit and for-profit organizations through a competitive application process.
 

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Fatherhood Collaborative in Lorain County

FREE Event!  Panel Topics will include:
  • Child Support
  • Domestic Violence
  • Legal Issues
  • Children Services 
The event is Wednesday, February 26, 2014 held at Hamilton Head Start Center:
1215 Middle Avenue,Elyria, Ohio from 5:30pm-7:30pm.  Dinner is included.  First 25 dads to register and attend will receive a $25 gift card.  Positive male engagement enhances the
lives of our children and our families, while strengthening our community.


NEW! 

Early Learning & Development Standards (ELDS) Training

 

These SUTQ approved sessions are FREE of charge and also count as Child Development training for family childcare providers.  You must first complete the Overview (Level 1) training before you can register for any Level 2 or 3 session.  You must also complete both parts of any ELDS session to receive credit.

The Overview (Level 1) training is for:

·         Family Childcare Providers

·         Infant/Toddler Caregivers & Teachers

·         Preschool Caregivers/Teachers

·         Any early care & education professional

The Level 2 trainings are for:

·         Family Childcare Providers

·         Infant/Toddler Caregivers & Teachers

·         Preschool Caregivers/Teachers

·         Any early care & education professional

The Level 3 trainings are for:

·         Curriculum & program leaders, directors, administrators but master teachers/professionals are welcome

 

 

TRUTH or RUMOR for Family Childhood Businesses

Recently there have been many changes for Ohio's Type B family childcare providers.  Some of the information being shared about these changes is unclear, confusing or even untrue. We want you to know the facts. Here are some frequently asked questions!

Regional Health Promotion Consultants

The new Regional Health Promotion Consultant is Sarah Balser.  The Health Promotion Consultant Network is a service of the Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association (OCCRRA) and is funded by the Ohio Department of Health. Their on-site training and technical assistance services and community-wide trainings are provided to early care and learning programs.  

Sarah Balser  

Health Promotion Consultant 
Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA)
Phone:  419-902-9280 

   

Child Care Resource Center
440-960-7187
800-526-5268

Supporting families, providers and communities in creating a love of learning for young children.