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.

Please note:

Non-credit bearing distance learning courses are reviewed using OCFS criteria to ensure they meet the New York State training requirements.  Approved courses may qualify for EIP funding.  If you are seeking training credit towards OCFS required  training hours or EIP funding for a distance learning course, it is your responsibility to ensure that it is an approved course.  You may do so, by looking at the list of approved online workshops/training at  http://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/ocfsdlc.shtm

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.

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. Access the registration form here.

March 12, 13, & 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day @ Canastota Library, Canastota
Fee: $260 reimbursable through SUNY Health & Safety Rebate upon registration. Please note that payment must be received via money order or bank cashier's check.

 

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:
Tues., February 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Basloe Library, Herkimer
Thurs., March 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Ilion Public Library, Ilion
Wed., April 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Basloe Library, Herkimer
Thurs., May 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Ilion Public Library, Ilion
Tues., June 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Little Falls Public Library, Little Falls
Wed., July 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Basloe Library, Herkimer
Wed., September 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Basloe Library, Herkimer
Thurs., October 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Little Falls Public Library, Little Falls
Thurs., November 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Ilion Public Library, Ilion
Wed., December 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Basloe Library, Herkimer

Madison County Sessions:
Wed., February 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Chittenango Library
Thurs., March 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Bridgeport Library
Wed., April 11 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Hamilton Library
Wed., May 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Canastota Library
June: TBA @ Cazenovia Library
Thurs., July 26 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Earlville Library
Wed., August 15 from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Bridgeport Library
Wed., Sept. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Chittenango Library
Wed., Oct 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Hamilton Library
Wed., Nov 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Canastota Library
Wed., Dec 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Chittenango Library

Oneida County Sessions:
Sat., February 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon @ Jervis Library, Rome
Tues., March 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Boonville Library, Boonville
Tues., May 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Farm & Home Center, Oriskany
Tues., June 26 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Remsen Library, Remsen
Tues., July 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Utica Public Library, Utica
Tues., August 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Clinton Library, Clinton
Sat., September 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Oriskany Library, Oriskany
Tues., October 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ New York Mills Library, New York Mills
Tues., November 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Sherrill Library, Sherrill
Tues., December 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Farm & Home Center, Oriskany

Fee: no fee, however, pre-registration is required by calling 223-7850.

UNIQUE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY - a great way to acquire training in topic areas you need
  CDA classes will be open to anyone wanting to take just one or more of the trainings.  There is a $35 fee for each class, held every Wednesday night from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Farm & Home Center in Oriskany.  3.5 training credit will be earned for each class attended.

Training Dates	Training Topics	State Topic area(s)
February 8	Secure Attachment	2
February 15	Preschool Development	1
February 22	Health & Safety	2, 4
February 29	Early Education Assessment Part I	1, 3
March 7	Early Education Assessment Part II	1, 3
March 14	Portfolio Assessments	1, 3
March 21	Other Assessments	1, 3
March 28	Developmentally Appropriate Practice	1, 3
April 4	Safe & Sound	2, 4
April 18	Safe & Secure	2, 4
April 25	Nutrition	2
May 2	Learning Environment	3
May 9	Indoor Environment	3
May 16	Social & Emotional Development for Infants and Toddlers	1
May 23	Social & Emotional Development for Preschool	1
May 30	Conscious Discipline	1, 3
June 6	Conscious Discipline II	1, 3
June 13	Beyond Centers & Circle Time I	1, 3
June 20	Beyond Centers & Circle Time II	1, 3
September 5	Language, Literacy and Communication	1, 3
September 12	Early Literacy	1, 3
September 19	Creative I	1, 3
September 26	Creative II	1, 3
October 3	Physical Development	1, 3
October 10	Diversity	1, 3
October 17	Parents as Partners	3, 4
October 24	Family Communications	3, 4
November 7	Communicating with Parents	3, 4
November 14	Classroom Management	3
November 28	Child Guidance	1, 3
December 5	Program Management	3

If you are interested in attending any of the classes, please pre-register at least 3 days ahead (to allow for enough hand-outs) by contacting Nicole Dillon at  223-7850 ext  231 or email at njd63@cornell.edu

 

Literacy Rich Environments Project Overview
The Literacy Rich Environments Project will include information on how children learn literacy through the environment and the relationship between literacy and cultural diversity. This overview will include information on the ITA project that will include how to build a rich environment that includes literacy in every area of learning. The Literacy Rich Environment includes cultural diversity, non-stereotypical roles, family compositions and individuals with special needs. We will look at environmental print, writing, reading, choosing appropriate books/materials and setting up a classroom to encourage emergent literacy.
Dates, times & locations:
Thurs., March 8 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Canastota Library
Tues., April 3 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. TBA in Herkimer County

Call Tammy at 223-7850 x 222 for more information or to register for this FREE event!

Management Trainings presented by the Early Care and Learning Council
All management training workshops are open to all child care center directors. They are funded by OCFS and are presented at no cost to the participants. The following workshops will be held at the Child Care Council's main office at 121 Second St., Oriskany. Individuals can register through the ECLC website www.earlycareandlearning.org starting March 1st.


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 for MAT classes:

Fri., February 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Farm & Home Center, Oriskany (Independent Study)
Fri., March 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. TBA in Herkimer County
Sat., May 5 TBA in Masidon County
Sat., June 9 TBA in Oneida County

MAT Fee: $120, non-refundable. 
The independent study MAT course tuition is $80.
For more information or to register for MAT classes, contact Arlene at 223-7850 x 227.(Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information on funding, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 or www.tsg.suny.edu)

SUNY Videoconferences
For a listing of dates and class topics, visistwww.tsg.suny.edu
**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:
Professional Development Program E-Learning Courses
Courses include:
Keeping Children Safe: Prevention of Lead Poisoning and Other Dangers to Children
Managing Challenging Behavior: Birth to 18 Months
Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
Mandated Reporter Online Training

FREE Online Courses Available
Head Start Body Start is proud to offer two online courses to the Head Start and early childhood education communities.
1. Movement For Young Children
2. Including All Children (focuses on disability-specific information as it applies to physical activity) The courses are self-paced, and take approximately 2-3 hours each to complete.
You may stop and pick-up where you left off as needed. Participants will have the opportunity to print a certificate of completion for each course. Get started today, visit: http://courses.aahperd.org.

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 Child Care. Based on the AAP Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care Speakers' 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 of 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  

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

Preparatory Training Programs:
The Child Care Council offers preparatory 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--Principles 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.