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Quality childcare and education programs have caregivers who understand child development and how to interact appropriately with the children. To help you provide quality care and education, Child Care Resource and Referral offers classes that help caregivers:

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understand child growth and development

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meet the individual needs of each children

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provide a safe environment

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facilitate appropriate learning experiences

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implement positive guidance techniques

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anticipate when a child is ready to master new skills

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choose appropriate toys and activities

Workshop presenters interweave child development concepts throughout every class. Many of the series have several classes devoted to child development.

Pre-registration is required for all classes

*Designates a series. Participants are expected to attend all classes.

 

Infant Toddler Appreciation Day
Date Time Title Location Cost Contact #
October 24 11:30-5:00 Workshops with
Rosemary Geiken
SWCC in Creston Call for information Terry at
641-782-1308

Creative Curriculum Level I
Participants are expected to attend all classes in either Audubon or Carroll.

Date Time Title Location Cost Contact #
September 9 6:30-8:30 Defining Successful Learners ISU Extension office in Audubon $20 Registration deadline is September 2. Katie at
712-792-9266
September 16 Introduction to Creative Curriculum
September 23 Applying What
you Know
September 30 Development on
a Continuum
 October 7 6:30-8:30 Defining Successful Learners New Opportunities in Carroll $20 Registration deadline is October 1. Katie at
712-792-9266
 October 14 Introduction to Creative Curriculum
October 21 Applying What
you Know
 October 28 Development on
a Continuum

Creative Curriculum Level II: The Learning Environment 1
Participants are expected to attend all classes, but must complete Level I before Level II.

Date Time Title Location Cost Contact #
November 4 6:30-8:30 The Learning Environment Carroll or Audubon $20 Registration Katie at
712-792-9266
November 11 Adapting the Environment and Choosing Materials
November 18 Interest Areas and Evaluating your Environment
November 25 Sharing Session

Creative Curriculum Level II: The Learning Environment 2
Participants are expected to attend all classes, but must complete Level I before Level II.

Date Time Title Location Cost Contact
to be determined 6:30-8:30 Structuring
Your Day
Carroll or Audubon to be determined Katie at
712-792-9266
to be determined Planning and Your Classroom Community
to be determined Promoting Positive Relationships
to be determined Sharing Session
Extreme Makeover
Participants are expected to attend all classes
Date Time Title Location Cost Contact #
September 6 8:00-4:00 "Orientation to
the Project" and
"Guidance and Discipline"
ISU Extension Careers Building, ISD Campus in Council Bluffs Read flyer for pricing Mary or Pat at
712-366-7070
September 27 8:00-4:00 "Creative Experiences: Art and Music" and "Language and Literacy" Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs Read flyer for pricing Mary or Pat at
712-366-7070
October 25 8:00-4:00 "Physical Development, Large and Small Motor Activities" and Pretend Play Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs Read flyer for pricing Mary or Pat at
712-366-7070
November 22 8:00-4:00 "Creative Experience: Science and Math" and "Diversity and Multicuralism" Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs Read flyer for pricing Mary or Pat at
712-366-7070
January 31 1/2 day Wrap-up of Project and sharing of quality changes Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs Read flyer for pricing Mary or Pat at
712-366-7070
Child Development, Learning Experiences and Environment
Date Time Title Location Cost Contact #
September 9 & 16. Must attend both nights 6:30-8:30 Tied up in Knots
(An alternative to time-out)
ISU Extension Careers Building, ISD Campus in Council Bluffs $15 Elaine or Jeanette
at 877-791-6201
September 11 & 18. Must attend both nights 6:30-8:30 Tied up in Knots
(An alternative to time-out)
IWCC
1001 W Sheridan
Shenandoah
$15 Toni at
800-945-9778
October 2 6:30-9:30 Positive Discipline in Action: Misbehavior: Breaking the Code
(advanced training)
ISU Extension Careers Building, ISD Campus in Council Bluffs $10 Elaine or Jeanette
at 877-791-6201
October 9 & 16
Must attend both nights
6:00-9:00 Facing the Challenge Family Resource Center in Osceola $10 Lisa at
877-874-2623
October 27 6:00-9:00 Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Young Children CCR&R conference room in Council Bluffs $10 Candice
at 877-791-6201
November 18 6:30-9:30 Positive Discipline in Action: Topic to be determined ISU Extension Careers Building, ISD Campus in Council Bluffs $10 Candice
at 877-791-6201
December 8 6:30-9:30 Positive Discipline in Action: Topic to be determined ISU Extension Careers Building, ISD Campus in Council Bluffs $10 Candice
at 877-791-6201
January 12 6:30-9:30 Positive Discipline in Action: Topic to be determined ISU Extension Careers Building, ISD Campus in Council Bluffs $10 Candice
at 877-791-6201
January 15 & 20
Must attend both nights
6:00-9:00 Facing the Challenge SCICAP building
in Leon
$10 Lisa at
877-874-2623
February 12 6:30-9:30 Positive Discipline in Action: Topic to be determined ISU Extension Careers Building, ISD Campus in Council Bluffs $10 Candice
at 877-791-6201
March 3 & 10
Must attend both nights
6:00-9:00 Facing the Challenge Family Resource Center in Osceola $10 Lisa at
877-874-2623
March 10 6:30-9:30 Positive Discipline in Action: Topic to be determined ISU Extension Careers Building, ISD Campus in Council Bluffs $10 Candice
at 877-791-6201
April 9 6:30-9:30 Positive Discipline in Action: Topic to be determined ISU Extension Careers Building, ISD Campus in Council Bluffs $10 Candice
at 877-791-6201
May 4 6:30-9:30 Positive Discipline in Action: Topic to be determined ISU Extension Careers Building, ISD Campus in Council Bluffs $10 Candice
at 877-791-6201

 

 

                               

 

Click here to learn more about the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies.

Click here to learn more about Quality Assurance.

Funding is provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund.

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Last updated: 8/20/2008