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2005 Week of the
Family Child Care Provider
Conference & Banquet
OCTOBER 14-15, 2005
Workshops:
Keynote: Dr. Michael Obsatz - "Raising Nonviolent Children in a
Violent World"
Causes of violent behavior in children and adolescents, and
how to teach them peace-making and interpersonal skills.
Dr. Michael
Obsatz is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Macalester College in St.
Paul, MN, and has taught there for 36 years. In addition to teaching, Dr.
Obsatz facilitates workshops all over the world, leads men's and boys' support
groups and has authored hundreds of articles. "Raising Nonviolent Children
in a Violent World" received the 1999 Minnesota Book Award and the 1999 Catholic
Press Association Award.
CDA 3
Session I - 10:00 to 11:30 am
A. If You Don't Know What to Expect, You Can't Expect to Know -
Methamphetamine Use & Abuse
Michael George, High School Teacher, works with youth struggling
with addiction; presents to teachers and parents on this drup epidemic.
This workshop focuses on methamphetamines and related drugs. Learn signs
and symptoms of use, how Meth is used, what Meth looks like, and how it destroys
the body and brain. View real examples of Meth and paraphernalia.
One helper or significant other may attend this class only at no cost.
Individual certificates on hand.
CDA 1, 6
B. Children's Activity
This session is for the children whose parents are attending the
Meth workshop. Supervised, age appropriate activities will be offered.
Registration of the children is recommended. Must be 3 years and older.
C. Building Parent Partnerships... and Educating Parents Too!
Vicki Thrasher Cronin, parent
educator and former provider. Child care providers have more regular,
ongoing connections with parents than any other community professional.
Learn how to use the "points of contact" as opportunities to strengthen your
relationship with parents using their child's development as the key focus.
We'll have a lot of fun!
CDA 4
D. Practical Discipline Strategies for the Young Child
Nancy Kaczrowski, ECFE teacher and former provider. This
interactive workshop will provide the blueprint to build, starting with a firm
foundation, a solid structure of genuine guidance and appropriate actions for
balancing all behaviors, creating smiling self images of success.
CDA 3
E. More than an Ounce of the Ounce Scale
Mary Scott, trainer and former ECFE parent educator. Have
you already attended training on how to use the
Ounce Scale and still have some questions about using the materials?
Do you have some great ideas to share with other providers about how you have
made Ounce a successful part of your childcare setting? Come and discuss
highlights and challenges of implementing the Ounce Scale and see how the
separate elements of Ounce are being used across Minnesota to enhance early
child and education settings.
CDA 4, 7
F. Skills Children Learn in Family Child Care
Kay Billings, education consultant and former provider. We
often hear, "What are my children learning in childcare? All they do is play and
watch television." Ways that you can enhance children's learning will be
discussed along with examples of activities for you and the children.
CDA 2
G. Get on the Move with Coach Julie
Julie Kalleberg, licensed physical education teacher and coach.
Coach Julie involves participants to collaborate, create, and teach a children's
activitiy or game with the emphasis on fitness and movement. Learn new
games and share your techniques and activity strategies.
CDA 1, 2
Session II - 1:00 to 2:30 pm
H. Bullied to Death
Dr Michael Obsatz. Lets focus on the nature of bullying among children
and adolescents. We will examine why kids bully, how kids are affected by
bullying, how to help the victims and the bullies, how to turn bystanders into
interveners, and how to create a bullyproof environment. Empowerment
qualities will be stressed with emphasis on healthy personal power, power for
others, and power with others rather than power over others.
CDA 3
I. Find Your Focus with Brain Gym
Cindy Goldade,
Brain Gym© Instructor and Montessori teacher. Are you or your children
operating in "survival mode"? Is reacting the norm? Learn Brain Gym©
Lengthening Activities (physical movements) to experience an integrated
mind-body and reduce stress.
CDA 3
J. Children, Science, and Nutrition
Cathy Johnson, MLFCCA Nutritionist.
This creative class brings together nutrition and discovery-based learning that
science offers children. Opportunities for learning are all around us.
By engaging our senses in the fun, the discovery is endless. This class
meets all food program training requirements.
CDA 1, 2
K. Effective Negotiation Skills for Providers with Difficult Parents
Julia Talone, education consultant and former provider.
This workshop will provide participants with effective negotiation skills that
give the parents what they want; providers, what they need; and the child, what
they crave: stability. This session will build confidence and skill in
negotiating win-win outcomes in an effort to resolve parent-provider conflict.
CDA 4
L. Dollars for Degrees, Scholarships for School: What TEACH and
REETAIN Can Do for You.
Katy Chase,
MNCCR&R.
This workshop has two components: 1. Show practitioners how they can
attain a scholarship to attend college or to help pay for a CDA assessment fee.
It will delineate the process of how practitioners can have supplemental income
once they have achieved a degree or CDA. 2. Report on the successes of the
programs and how hey will continue to benefit the state.
CDA 6
M. The ever-Changing Infant and Toddler
Vickie Vavra, trainer and experienced provider. We will
discuss ideas and techniques on handling situations with infants and toddlers
(diapering, separations, transitions, feeding, and guiding behavior).
Share your ideas on parent partnerships and your environment.
CDA 4, 5
N. Including Children with Aspergers in Early Childhood Programs
Project Exceptional. Join this informative session to learn more about
Aspergers Syndrome in young children. We will discuss how Aspergers
Syndrome differs from Autism, even though both are part of Autism Spectrum
Disorder. Strategies for including children with Aspergers will be given
and resources for early childhood providers and families seeking referrals.
CDA 4, 8
Session III - 3:00 to 4:30 pm
O. Allergies, Asthma, Sinus Problems, Food Allergies, Cough: What
You Need to Know.
Pramod Kelkar, MD. It is important for childcare providers
to learn about common allergies, asthma, and food allergies in their role in
early recognition adn overall management of these disease entities. This
educational session will provide the necessary information and tools to manage
these common problems in childcare settings. Dr Kelkar is the co-chair of
the
Metro Asthma Coalition.
CDA 1
P. Do Emotions Rule the Day?
Cindy Goldade,
Brain Gym© Instructor and Montessori teacher. Discover the impact of
the mid-brain (emotions) on your mental and physical environment.
Experience Brain Gym Energy Exercises as a means to balance emotions, feel
centered and grounded while reaching mind-body integration.
CDA 3
Q. Must-Have Tools for a Healthy Business.
Tosca Grimm & Charissa Banov, Development Corp for Children.
What tools can help you successfully manage your childcare business? Why
is a business plan important, and why do you need a cash flow to better manage
your money? With these tools in hand, and some hands-on practice during
this workshop, providers can confidently apply information and create plans that
lead to a healthy, thriving childcare business.
CDA 5
R. Experiential Learning in Early Childhood
Charlotte Nitardy, Metropolitan State University. Getting
credit for what you know! Individuals such as family child care providers,
preschool teachers, or any other profession that serves children and their
families can learn how their experience and knowledge in areas such as child
development, early childhood curriculum, child health, safety, and nutrition can
be assessed for college credit.
CDA 6
S. Making Your Learning Experience Fun
Vickie Vavra, trainer and experienced provider. We will
discuss new techniques in all areas of learning, and how children of differing
ages and stages may use the same materials to learn at their individual levels.
Bring your creative ideas to make learning centers exciting and fun.
CDA 2, 8
T. H.E.L.P. Book
Beth Mork, Director MLFCCA, author, former provider. The
HELP Curriculum Guide was
designed by MLFCCA to aid family child care providers in planning a monthly
curriculum that allows caregivers to incorporate sensory activities and everyday
living experiences into their curriculum in a fun, easy way. Come and
experience why this guide is in MLFCCA's product line by popular request.
One participant will receive their own "HELP Guide" for attending.
CDA 2
U. Minnesota Quality Rating System
Q.R.S. Taskforce Member. Most Minnesota providers have heard
Q.R.S. being talked about, but
aren't sure what the Q.R.S. is or if they could benefit from it. We will
describe what the Q.R.S. is, who can participate, and what benefits there are in
a quality ratings system.
CDA 6
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