The Child Care Council regularly hosts professional development workshops throughout our tri-county service area to assist early childhood educators in meeting their NYS training requirements. For information on additional professional development opportunities, including our Child Development Associate and NYS School-Age Care Credential preparatory programs, click here.

To register for a Child Care Council sponsored workshop, download the registration form here.

American Heartsaver CPR
Using the American Heart Association's Heartsaver CPR curriculum, this course will certify participants in infant, child and adult CPR and automated external defibrillators. Presented by Lt. Troy Little, Certified Heartsaver Instructor.
Dates, times and locations:
Monday, October 6 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. @ Child Care Council, Oriskany
Monday, November 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. @ Child Care Council, Oriskany
Fee: $25.00--register early, this training is limited to 9 participants.

Child Abuse Maltreatment/Shaken Baby Syndrome
Please note: The Child Care Council has scheduled workshop dates for the topics of Child Abuse Maltreatment and Shaken Baby Syndrome for the next year. These are the only dates the Child Care Council plans to offer these topics, so please plan accordingly if you will be in need of these topics during the next year.
Join Child Care Council staff members Alrene Brouillette and Ellen Perrone as they present a somber topic in an innovative way by engaging participants in group activities, video presentations and meaningful discussions. Participants will earn 3 training hours in topics 6, 8 & 9.
Date, time and location: Sat., October 25, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Basloe Library, Herkimer; Sat. February 28, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Child Care Council, 121 Second St., Oriskany; Sat. May 16, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Madison Co. location TBA; Sat. August 8, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Child Care Council, 121 Second St., Oriskany.
Fee: $40 members/$50 non-members

Early Childhood Educators' Fall Conference
Includes keynote presentation, your choice of three breakout sessions, breakfast and lunch. More information to follow!
Date, time & location: Sat., September 27, 2008 @ Hotel Utica, Lafayette St, Utica
Fee: Early bird registration through Friday, August 15--$50 Child Care Council members/$60 non-members/$30 students w/ current school ID. Apply for EIP now, as an award letter constitutes payment!
For more information, click here

15-hour Health & Safety Competency Training for Family/Group Family Child Care Providers
This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer.
September Session--Sept. 23, Sept. 24 and Sept. 29 each day from 12 noon to 5 p.m. @ Ilion Library
November Session--November 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Child Care Council, Oriskany
Fee: $260 reimbursable through SUNY Health & Safety Rebate upon registration.

Health & Safety Saturdays
Please note: The Child Care Council has scheduled workshop dates for the topics of Child Abuse Maltreatment & Shaken Baby Syndrome for the next year. These are the only dates the Child Care Council plans to offer these topics, so please plan accordingly and register soon if you will be in need of these topics during the next 12 months!
Join Child Care Council staff members Arlene Brouillette and Ellen Perrone as they present a somber topic in an innovative way by engaging participants in group activities, video presentations and meaningful discussions. Participants will earn 3 training hours in topcs 6, 8 and 9.
Dates, times & locations:
Sat., October 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Basloe Library, Herkimer
Sat., February 28, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Child Care Council, 121 Second Street, Oriskany (this session will also feature a 45 min. presentation on lead poisoning prevention by Kathy Paciello from the Oneida Co. Health Dept.)
Sat., May 16, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon @ Madison Co location TBA
Sat., August 8, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon @ Child Care Council, 121 Second Street, Oriskany
Fee: $40 members/$50 non-members

Informational Sessions for Prospective Child Care Providers
These sessions familiarize those interested in becoming NYS certified family or group family child care providers with the application process, NYS regulations and services available to assist in start-up and beyond! Presented by Child Care Council staff
Dates, times & locations:
Wednesday, September 17 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Morrisville Library, Morrisville
Monday, September 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Little Falls Library, Little Falls
Thursday, September 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Child Care Council, Oriskany
Wednesday, October 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Earlville Library, Earlville
Thursday, October 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Jervis Library, Rome
Thursday, October 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Newport Library, Newport
Wednesday, November 11 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Canastota Library, Canastota
Thursday, November 13 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Child Care Council, Oriskany
Tuesday, November 25 fom 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Ilion Library, Ilion
Thursday, December 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Chittenango Library, Chittenango
Wednesday, December 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Basloe Library, Herkimer
Thursday, December 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Dunham Library, Whitesboro
Fee: no fee, however, pre-registration is required by calling 223-7850.

Medication Administration Training
This course is a mandatory component of gaining NYS certification to administer medications to the children in your program.
Dates, time & locations:
Saturday, October 18 @ Madison County Head Start, Canalside site
Wednesday, October 22
Saturday, November 15
Saturday, December 13
**All sessions meet from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.**
Fee: $120, non-refundable (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 or www.tsg.suny.edu

SUNY Videoconferences
Thursday, Sept. 18
Thursday, Oct. 2
Thursday, Oct. 23
Thursday, Nov. 13
Thursday, Dec. 4
**All sessions are held from 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.**
Local videoconference sites include: Farm & Home Center, Second St., Oriskany; Herkimer County BOCES; Neighborhood Center, Mary St., Utica; Morrisville State College.
Fee: There is no charge to attend SUNY Videoconferences; however, pre-registration is mandatory! Register directly through SUNY at 800-295-9616 or www.tsg.suny.edu

Professional Development Policies & Information

Training requirements: Child care professionals are required by the NYS Office of Children & Family Services to complete 30 hours of professional development every two-year renewal period. Training must be completed in each of these topic areas:
1--Priniciples of Childhood Development
2--Nutrition & the Health Needs of Children
3--Child Day Care Program Development
4--Safety & Security Procedures
5--Business Record Maintenance & Management
6--Child Abuse & Maltreatment Identification & Prevention
7--Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Care
8--Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Abuse & Maltreatment
9--Shaken Baby Syndrome Education & Awareness

Pre-registration is required for all Child Care Council sponsored professional development workshops, regardless of whether or not a fee is involved. Please register for your chosen professional development workshop by the registration deadline.

Refunds/credits will not be given to no-shows. If you are unable to attend a professional development workshop you have registered for, you must contact the Child Care Council prior to the workshop. If need be, you must request a refund 72 hours prior to your scheduled workshop.

Scholarship funding to participate in training may be available through the Educational Incentive Program. For more information, visit www.tsg.suny.edu or contact EIP at 800-295-9616.