Professional Development Newsletter
December 2014
Iowa Early Learning Standards
What are Iowa Early Learning Standards and what do they mean to me?  How can I implement these standards in my child care setting?
  
Answers to these questions and many more will be addressed in this series class.  Training participants will review child growth and developmentally appropriate practices as they become familiar with the Iowa Early Learning Standards.  Participants will also explore skills of observation and assessment of young children and how to use knowledge gained to plan and develop curriculum.  Earn 20 hours of training credit while exploring learning activities, play and how to implement that knowledge in curriculum planning. 
 

Please see the DHS Training Registry for class availability.

Quality Rating System
Did you know...
Health Child Care of America's online Medication Administration does not count for QRS points.  Currently the training does not even apply to DHS training hours. 

Two options are available to receive QRS points needed to meet health & safety criteria:
  • ECE 133 College Course, Medication Administration for Iowa Child Care Providers
  • ServSafe� certification
Medication Administration is good for 5 years.  After the first two years, providers must submit documentation of current skills test completion.  The local CCNC issues the skills test certificate.

 

For more details about Iowa child care & QRS, please view the CCR&R website.
Happy Holidays from CCR&R

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a holiday that's filled with cheer ...  

and a very happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year! 

 

Your friends at NW Iowa CCR&R 

 
Upcoming
 Training Classes
    
Iowa Early Learning Standards - Webster, Plymouth,
Buena Vista, Emmet

Medication Administration - Plymouth, Buena Vista

Business Basics - Webster

ChildNet - Woodbury, Kossuth, Sioux, Sac

ECERS-R - Hamilton, Sioux, Plymouth, Sac

Eco-Healthy Child Care - Plymouth

EC-PBIS Family CC - Emmetsburg, Webster, Woodbury

EC-PBIS Infant/Toddler - Woodbury

FCCERS-R - Plymouth

Make sure to log on the DHS Training Registry to see other core trainings CCR&R is offering for FREE!
ECI Conferences
SAVE THE DATE!

Registration will be open soon!
ECNCI, Algona - February 28
BVCS, Wall Lake - March 28
Linking Families, Fort Dodge - April 18

Need help navigating the training registry?
Your local Child Care Consultant can help or
click here to view our videos and tips online!
Trouble signing in?  Try the DHS Training Registry help line:  800.532.1174
  
Quick Links

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Child Product Recalls
CACFP Program
Iowa Annual Report FY14
Regional Annual Report FY14
Region 1 Contact Information
Updating your Provider File


Monique Ortiz, Training Specialist

Bobbi Riedemann, Communication/Training Specialist

 
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