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. Please note that all dates, times and locations are subject to change.

Live training opportunities:

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 2010 Session--September 23, 27 & 29 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day @ Ilion Free Library
December Session--December 2, 4 & 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day @ Farm & Home Center, Oriskany
Fee: $260 reimbursable through SUNY Health & Safety Rebate upon registration. Please note that ayment must be received via money order or bank cashier's check. Download the registration form here.

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:
Herkimer County Sessions:
Wed., September 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Middleville Library
Mon., September 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. @ Basloe Library, Herkimer
Thurs., October 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Little Falls Library
Thurs., November 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Ilion Library
Wed., December 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Ilion Library
Madison County Sessions:
Wed., October 13 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Cazenovia Library
Wed., November 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. @ Canastota Library
Wed., December 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Chittenango Library
Oneida County Sessions:
Sat., September 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Sherrill Library
Sat., October 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. @ Deansboro Library
Wed., November 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon @ Utica Library
Wed., December 15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Farm & Home Center, Oriskany
Fee: no fee, however, pre-registration is required by calling 223-7850.

Internet Safety: Protecting Your Child's D.I.G.I.T.A.L Life
Presented by a member of the Attorney General's office, this presentation, developed in collaboration with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, offers providers information about understanding the dangers lurking in the cyber world and protecting children from the perils that are unique to online usage.
Dates, times and locations: October 6 for Child Care Center Directors, 8:30 am at the Farm and Home Center.  Pre-registration is required by calling 223-7850 x 236.

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:
Thurs. September 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. & Sat., September 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (must attend both days) @ Little Falls Library
Wed., September 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. @ Chittenango Library
Thurs., October 14--time & location TBA
Sat., October 23 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. @ Neighborhood Center, Utica
Thurs., November 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. @ Herkimer ARC
Sat., November 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Farm & Home Center, Oriskany
Tues., December 7 time TBA @ Farm & Home Center, Oriskany
Fee: $120, non-refundable (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. The independent study MAT course tuition is $80. For information, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 or www.tsg.suny.edu)

SUNY Videoconferences
September 16, 2010--Developing Literacy in an Electronic Age
October 14, 2010--Emergency Preparedness

**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

Online training opportunities:
Free Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment Identification Training
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Bureau of Training  now offers FREE online Mandated Reporter Training in child abuse and neglect/maltreatment identification.  This 2-hour web-based training is fully narrated and interactive and features learning exercises customized for the Child Care profession.  As you complete each 10-15 minute section, the application saves your progress and allows you up to 30 days to complete the entire course. 
This course meets the NYSOCFS's mandatory requirements for Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting.  A certificate of completion is sent online to person's completing the course.  It is a credit for 2 hours of training on this topic.
You can register by visiting www.nysmandatedreporter.org, selecting "Courses Offered" and then clicking to register for "Self-Directed Online Training." 
For technical help registering contact Shannon Flynn at 518-408-4666

Free Shaken Baby / Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment Identification Training
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Bureau of Training  now offers a Shaken Baby online training. This one-hour training can count toward the 30 hrs of required training for any provider or day care employee who chooses to take it.  A certificate will print out for those who finish the course.  It is a one hour  training. The online training covers both Shaken baby syndrome (#9) and the child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention(#6).
To register for the training, visit: http://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/mytraining/VCOnlineSignup.aspx

Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care
The American Academy of Pediatrics Health Child Care America is pleased to announce the release of a new online module on Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Chidl Care. Based on the AAP Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care Speakers's Kit, this free course is designed to educate everyone who cares for babies, including child care providers. In one hour, participants will learn how to create a safe sleep environment to reduce the risk fo SIDS and other sleep related deaths. With an easy to use format, this course is available 24/7 from your home or office computer. Child care providers will receive a certificate of completion for 1.0 contact hour. For instructions on how to access this free course, visit www.healthychildcare.org/pdf/SIDSmoduleflyer.pdf.

Other online training resources:

http://www.sba.gov/training  (US Small Business Administration on-line training)

http://www.nysmandatedreporter.org  (Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment:  Mandated Reporter Training)

http://www.childcaretraining.org

http://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/

https://www.trainingfordaycare.com

http://www.cceionline.com

http://www.nyredcross.org

http://www.childcarelounge.com   (3hr Positive Discipline is currently the only on line class offered that is approved by NYS)

http://www.carecourses.com/StatePages/New_York.htm

Preparatory Training Programs:
The Child Care Council offers prepartory coursework and advisement for the Child Development Associate Credential and the NYS School-Age Care Credential. These courses are offered on an as-needed basis. For more information on either of these programs, contact the Child Care Council at (315) 223-7850.

Child Development Associate Credential
The Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is a nationally recognized credential for early childhood educators. Credentials can be obtained by family/group family providers, infant/toddler child care center staff and pre-school center staff. The Child Care Council offers a two-semester preparatory course that prepares candidates for the CDA verification visit. 

School-Age Care Credential
The School-Age Care Credential (SACC) is a New York State credential for those early childhood educators working with school-age children. The Child Care Council offers a two-semester preparatory course that prepares candidates for the final SACC assessment visit.

Local Colleges & Universities Offering Early Childhood (or related) Programs:
Cazenovia College
Herkimer County Community College
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica College

New York State Colleges & Universities Offering Early Childhood Programs:
Daemen College
Hofstra University
Iona College
Pace University
Roberts Wesleyan College
St. Bonaventure University
NYU Steinhardt
Brooklyn College
The City College of New York

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.