Carroll Community College

19th Annual Spring Child Care Event

• Training for Early Childhood Professionals XVIII
• Hands-on activity ideas you can use now
• Breakout session topics for all Core of Knowledge areas
• Includes activity kit
• Earn a certificate for 6-hours of continuing education

Saturday, March 27
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$59 for Carroll County residents; $64 for Out of County residents; $69 for Out of State residents
Washington Road Campus, the Great Hall

The deadline to register is Friday, March 19.

Agenda

8 - 8:30 a.m.

Registration/Coffee - The Great Hall

8:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Welcome by Ms. Helen Choma, Carroll Community College - The Scott Center

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

XXB047AMa: Moving Beyond Themes: Facilitating Studies in the Preschool Classroom

Rm. 157/159, Curriculum 

Carol Bellamy, Teaching Strategies
Many teachers- new and experienced- are familiar with themes and use them in their classrooms. You will go on a journey through several actual studies done in a classroom examining documentation and photos as you learn how to move from themes to studies in your child care setting.

XXB048AMa: When Women Work Together

Rm. C270, Professional

Suzanne Kondner, Human Advantage, Inc.
"When Women Work Together" is a practical look at communication with women at work. Learn the thoughts and words most often used by the female gender, and get ideas for improving relationships when women work together.

XXB049AMa: What's the SCOOP?

Rm. C269, Child Development 

Kris Holocker, Carroll Community College
Learn ways to observe infants and toddlers. We will discuss Schedules Choosing tools and methods, Observation methods, Organizing observations, and Presenting information to parents and other professionals.

XXB050AMa: What's New in Child Care?

Rm. L287, Professinal

Liz Kelley, MSDE Office on Child Care
Receive information on regulations, initiatives and issues of interest to the child care community first hand from the MSDE Office of Child Care. They oversee the licensing of child care facilities, the Child Care Subsidy program, the Maryland Child Care Credential, tiered reimbursement and the Child Care Development Fund grants and contracts for improving child care quality.

XXB051AMa: Yes, Kermit, it IS easy to be Green

Rm. C076, Curriculum

Carroll Community College ECE Student Club

Learn how to create "green" activities for children in various domains such as language, math and science in this interactive workshop. You will come away with ideas and completed games and activities to use with the children in your early care and education programs.

XXB052AMA: Creating Child-Friendly Community Service Learning Experiences

Rm. C271, Community

Margie Frankel, Child Care Choices
Learn steps and components for organizing and cultivating successful community service opportunities between the children in your care and community businesses/services. Examine an actual community service project and life-long skills developed so you can create one in your early childhood setting.

XXB053AMa: Poison Prevention

Rm. C272, Health, Safety, Nutrition

Maggie Rauser, Carroll County Health Department

Increase the awareness of the potential poisons that are found in every home and school. The majority of non-fatal poisonings occur in children younger than six years old; and, poisonings are one of the leading causes of death among adults. Applicable teachings on how to help prevent poisonings from occurring, and for those cases where a poisoning does occur, what to do quickly and safely for that child. Educational materials and resources will be given to each participant.

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Repeat XXB047AMb - XXB053AMb

12 - 12:45 p.m.

Lunch - Cafe

12:45 -2:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

XXB047PMa: Moving Beyond Themes: Facilitating Studies in the Preschool Classroom

Rm. 157/159, Curriculum

Carol Bellamy, Teaching Strategies
Many teachers- new and experienced- are familiar with themes and use them in their classrooms. This session will take you on a journey through several actual studies done in a classroom examining documentation and photos as they learn how to move from themes to studies in the classroom.

XXB054PMa: Working the Reggio Way

Rm. C073, Curriculum 

Michele Barattucci, Carroll Community College
Learn to apply meaning and value - a hallmark of Reggio practice to your pre- school environment. The Reggio Way allows you to facilitate learning across the domains through the arts.

XXB055PMa: Bringing Storytelling to Life

Rm. M055,  Curriculum

Renee Brown & Peg Pond, Carroll County Public Library

Get practical information and strategies for engaging children in stories by learning storytelling techniques to share stories with children age two to twelve years old. Explore various ways to use materials that encourage children to use their imaginations to create stories and to retell stories to develop their oral language, narrative and comprehension skills. Storytelling helps children develop a love of reading, writing and creativity.

XXB056PMa: The Positive Approach: How to Support Your Program's Children & Families in These Economic Times

Rm. M056, Professional 

Danielle Gauldin, Carroll Community College
In these tough financial times adults are not the only ones affected. Discover how the changing economic conditions at home are affecting your center while exploring a variety of coping techniques to provide your program's children and families. This interactive workshop will provide strategies to teach families to emphasize the importance of hope and joy through these difficult times. Gain tips on how your program can provide opportunities for family togetherness on a shoe string budget.

XXB057PMa: Children's Behavior - Positive Resources That Can Help You in Your Class

Rm.M060, Child Development

Lynda Gainor, Carroll County Public Schools
You can't hide - bullying DOES hurt everyone, not just the victim. It affects the culture and climate of a classroom. It occurs in many forms and in all ages and socio-economic groups. Take a stand and make a difference. Learn what YOU can do to stop bullying.

XXB058PMa: Speech Talk - A Guide To Understanding Speech Development For Special Needs Children Birth - 5 Years

Rm. M062, Child Development/Special Needs

Sharon Huffman, Abilities Network
Participants will take a close look at speech development in isolation of language development and gain an understanding of the development of speech processing skills in young children.

XXB059PMa: Caring for Abused & Neglected Children

Rm. C272, Health, Safety & Nutrition 

Diana Vaughn, Youth Services Bureau

Explore the impact of abuse and neglect on children and offer tips for supporting resilience in and developing trusting relationships with affected children.

2:15 - 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 - 4 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Repeat XXB047PMb & XXB054PMb - XXB059PMb

4 - 4:15 p.m.

Evaluations/Certificates