Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog



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| |Early Childhood Connections |

| |Educational Catalog |

| |January - June Schedule |

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|Thank you for considering Early Childhood Connections as a place to receive quality, affordable training for your program. We feel this 6 month schedule includes many diverse opportunities to expand your knowledge in the |

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|Early Childhood Connections is now located at 2218 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702 |

|Our offices are located in the front of the building in Suites #4 & #3. |

|Our classrooms are located around the back of the building. Take a right onto State St. and go approximately ½ block to the alley behind the building turn right into the alley. Our main classroom is located in Suite #13, the|

|first classroom on the right. |

|Our smaller classroom is located farther down the alley; go in the door just past the meters, to Suite #8. |

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|Registrations: |

|You may enroll by calling or e-mailing Debbie Hilt at 605-342-6464 or dhilt@ . Payment for all classes is required at the time of registration. |

|Participants will be able to register for 3 months of classes at a time, for example starting in January you will be able to register for classes being held in February, March, and April; in February you will be able to |

|register for classes being held in March, April, and May, and so on. |

|Updates, additions, and corrections to the training catalog will be sent out via email and on Facebook. Any classes that are scheduled on national or local holidays will be held as scheduled. Classes with low enrollment will|

|be canceled or rescheduled 1 business day prior to the scheduled date. |

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|Cancelation Policy: |

|If weather conditions are questionable as to whether or not a class will be held, you can call our office and listen for a message, watch the local TV stations for closure information or check our Facebook page. |

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|E-learning Guidelines: |

|All E-learning registrations close 48 hours prior to the training. |

|Participants are not allowed to “double up,” on a computer; each participant must log in using their own computer. |

|E-learning classrooms will close 10 minutes after the start of the class; students not already signed in will not be allowed to enter after that time.  |

|Due to technical incompatibility, please do not use smart phones to access E-learning classes. |

|Participants must demonstrate attendance by participating in class polls and chats, as well as submitting three learning statements to receive credit for the class. |

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|We realize at times it is difficult to find child care in the evenings. However, it is not appropriate to bring children to classes at Early Childhood Connections. Our learning environment is not designed to ensure the |

|safety of children. It is also important that we are respectful of fellow students and the instructor. Please make other arrangements for your children while attending classes at Early Childhood Connections. |

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|Again, thank you for considering Early Childhood Connections for your educational experiences. |

|Sincerely; |

|The Early Childhood Connections staff |

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|Early Childhood Connections now offers an On-Line CDA Course |

|Call Suzy Braun at 342-6464 for more information or |

|check out our website at |

|under On-Line Learning Opportunities. |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog – September Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Sept. 3, 2014 |Spearfish |0-8 years |10 Things Every Child Needs |$5 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #10 | |To educate caregivers on the importance of providing a stimulating, developmentally appropriate environment for young | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |children. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Sept. 3, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |Preschoolers: How Children Develop and Learn |$5 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #13 | |The preschool years are a crucial time for development and learning, participants will discuss 4 main areas of development as | |

|6:30-9:00 pm | | |well as the unique characteristics and stages of three, four, and five year olds. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Child Growth & Development | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Sept. 3, 2014 |E-learning |0-3 years |Harmonizing Cultural Diversity and Acknowledge, Ask and Adapt |$5 |

|Wednesday |Statewide | |Participants will explore the need to see that culture is a fundamental building block in the development of a child’s | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |identity and to understand what culture actually means in the context of caring for children. | |

| | | |Instructor: Region 4 | |

| | | |Pathways: Cultural Diversity | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct |Spearfish |0-3 years |Theories of Attachment |$25 |

|2, 2014 |Classroom #10 | |A 5 week study using the book “Theories of Attachment” by Carol Garhart Mooney, introduces the work of six major figures in | |

|Thursdays | | |attachment theory: John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, Magda Gerber, John Kennell, Marshall Klaus, and T. Berry Brazelton. |2 CEU’s available |

|6:30 – 9:00 pm | | |Instructor: Jan Tysdal | |

| | | |Pathways: Interpersonal Communication & Relationships | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Advanced | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog – September Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Sept. 4, 2014 |Rapid City |All Ages |Infant, Child & Adult CPR |$30 |

|Thursday |Classroom #13 | |This introductory course includes First Responder information and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red | |

|6:30-9:30 pm | | |Cross Certificate. Certificate is good for 2 years. | |

| | | |Instructor: Janet Smith | |

| | | |Pathways: CPR | |

|Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct.|E-learning |0-12 years |Circle of Life: Looking Specifically at our Native American Friends |$30 |

|6 and 13, 2014 |Statewide | |Courses will incorporate the philosophy of interconnectedness – how kinship, generosity, cooperation, valuing children and |Series Only |

|Mondays | | |respecting nature relate to this great heritage. Courses will also observe and promote awareness of other cultures. | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |Instructor: Shari O’Keefe |2 CEU’s available |

| | | |Pathways: Cultural Diversity | |

|Series Only | | |Provider Skill Level: Advanced | |

|Sept. 8, 2014 |Rapid City |0-12 years |Respiratory Illness & Infection Control |$5 |

|Monday |Classroom #8 | |Participants will look at different respiratory illnesses they may encounter. | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |Instructor: Deb Kuehn | |

| | | |Pathways: Identification and Prevention of Communicable diseases | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Sept. 9, 2014 |Spearfish |All Ages |Infant, Child & Adult CPR |$30 |

|Tuesday |Classroom #10 | |This introductory course includes First Responder information and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red | |

|6:30-9:30 pm | | |Cross Certificate. Certificate is good for 2 years. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: CPR | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog – September Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Sept. 10, 2014 |E-learning |All Ages |First Aid in Early Childhood Settings |$5 |

|Wednesday | | |Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood accidents and injuries in addition to receiving hands on | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |instruction that will enable caregivers to perform First Aid | |

| | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: Basic First Aid | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

|Sept. 10, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |Preschoolers: The Preschool Learning Environment |$5 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #13 | |Environment and learning centers can positively affect one’s program. Participants will gain awareness and ideas of effective| |

|6:30–9:00 pm | | |ways to set up their child care environment, both indoors and out. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Learning Environments | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Sept. 11, 2014 |E-learning |5-12 years |OST Core #8: Children With Special Needs |$5 |

|Thursday |Statewide | |Participants will understand the importance of providing quality, inclusive care for children with special needs in | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |out-of-school time programs. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Inclusion of All Children | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Sept. 16, 2014 |E-learning |0-5 years |Welcome to Child Care: Cultural Diversity |$5 |

|Tuesday | | |Participants will gain an awareness of the value in providing an inclusive education that addresses not only cultural | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |diversity but also gender and differences in abilities. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: Cultural Diversity | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog – September Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Sept. 17, 2014 |E-learning |0-3 years |Protective Urges and Responding to Families |$5 |

|Wednesday |Statewide | |Participants will understand the value of communicating with parents each day and appropriate tools to meet this expectation. | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | | | |

| | | |Instructor: Region 4 | |

| | | |Pathways: Partnership with Parents | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Sept. 18, 2014 |E-learning |3-8 years |You Gotta Have Friends |$5 |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |Did you know that children who lack friends in the early years are at risk for problems later in life? Strong, positive | |

| | | |relationships prepare a child’s brain for learning? Come join us and we’ll cover the skills and behaviors that children need | |

| | | |to make and keep friends. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Interpersonal Communication and Relationships | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Sept. 22, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |Supporting Children’s Creativity and Expression |$5 |

|Monday |Classroom #8 | |What comes to mind when you hear “creativity?” Does it include make something or doing something? Join us in defining | |

|6:30-9:00 pm | | |creativity and how you can support and encourage these skills in children. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog – September Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Sept. 24, 2014 |Rapid City |All Ages |Infant, Child & Adult CPR |$30 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #13 | |This introductory course includes First Responder information and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red | |

|6:30-9:30 pm | | |Cross Certificate. Certificate is good for 2 years. | |

| | | |Instructor: Greg Hilt | |

| | | |Pathways: CPR | |

|Sept. 24, 2014 |Spearfish |0-8 years |Not in Praise of Praise |$5 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #10 | |Participants will look at the advantages and disadvantages of praise, review positive discipline strategies, and take a look | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |at reflective listening. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Observing Children | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced | |

|Sept. 24, 2014 |E-learning |All Ages |Management: Marketing Your Program |$5 |

|Wednesday |Statewide | |Getting the work out about the child care services you offer is an important part of maintaining and growing your business. | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |We will discuss steps you can take to highlight your program. |CEU’s Available |

| | | |Instructor: Region 2 | |

| | | |Pathways: Program Management & Regulation | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

|Sept. 30, 2014 |E-learning |0-5 years |Welcome to Child Care: Inclusion |$5 |

|Tuesday | | |Participants will receive a brief overview of the federal legislation that addresses the needs of children with disabilities | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |along with basic information about welcoming all children into early childhood programs. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: Inclusion of All Children | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog – October Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Oct. 1, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |Preschoolers: Structuring Your Preschool Day |$5 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #13 | |Participants will discuss the importance of establishing a structure for each day including all daily events. Participants | |

|6:30-9:00 pm | | |will also review and create lesson plans. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Learning Environments | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Oct. 6, 2014 |Rapid City |0-8 years |Itchy Red Bumps |$5 |

|Monday |Classroom #8 | |Is it Chicken Pox or Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? This training reviews safety standards for early childhood programs. | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |Learn about common childhood illnesses, communicable illnesses, identification and prevention. | |

| | | |Instructor: Deb Kuehn | |

| | | |Pathways: Identification and Prevention of Communicable diseases | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. |E-learning |3-5 years |Early Learning Guidelines Series |$5 |

|3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, & |Statewide | |Participants will be introduced to the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines, then examine the 7 domain areas and helping |Series Only |

|8, 2014 | | |children learn. | |

|Mondays | | |Instructor: Region 5 |CEU’s Available |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Oct. 8, 2014 |Rapid City |All Ages |Infant, Child & Adult CPR |$30 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #13 | |This introductory course includes First Responder information and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red | |

|6:30-9:30 pm | | |Cross Certificate. Certificate is good for 2 years. | |

| | | |Instructor: Greg Hilt | |

| | | |Pathways: CPR | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog – October Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Oct. 9, 2014 |Rapid City |All Ages |First Aid in Early Childhood Settings |$5 |

|Thursday |Classroom #13 | |Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood accidents and injuries in addition to receiving hands on | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |instruction that will enable caregivers to perform | |

| | | |Instructor: Janet Smith | |

| | | |Pathways: Basic First Aid | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

|Oct. 9, 2014 |E-learning |5-12 years |OST Core #9: Program Management & Professionalism |$5 |

|Thursday |Statewide | |Participants will understand the importance of effective program management skills and continual professional growth. | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Program Management & Professionalism | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Oct. 11, 2014 |Spearfish |3-8 years |Not Your Ordinary Art: Clay |$5 |

|Saturday |Classroom #10 | |Explore using different mediums for creative expression. | |

|8:00-10:00 am | | |Instructor: Jan Tysdal |CEU’s Available |

| | | |Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Oct. 11, 2014 |Spearfish |3-8 year |Not Your Ordinary Art: Photography |$5 |

|Saturday |Classroom #10 | |Explore using different mediums for creative expression. | |

|10:15-12:15 pm | | |Instructor: Jan Tysdal |CEU’s Available |

| | | |Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Oct. 14, 2014 |E-learning |0-5 years |Welcome to Child Care: Professionalism and Communication |$5 |

|Tuesday | | |Participants will explore ways to build relationships and communicate effectively with parents and co-workers. | |

|6:30-8:00 | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: Professionalism | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog – October Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Oct. 15, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |Preschoolers: Your Role as the Preschool Teacher |$5 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #13 | |Positive social relationships in preschool create the best environment for learning. This class will explore the social | |

|6:30-9:00 pm | | |emotional milestones/stages for preschool children. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Guidance & Behavior Management | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Oct. 15, 2014 |E-learning |All Ages |Management: Staff Retention |$5 |

|Wednesday |Statewide | |“Grow” a great team with these strategies to motivate, evaluate, and develop your staff. | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |Instructor: Barbara Stark |CEU’s Available |

| | | |Pathways: Program Management & Regulation | |

| |Rapid City |0-5 years |Book Club: Reflecting in Communities of Practice |$25 |

| |Classroom #8 | |While you manage the day-to-day events that unfold in your classroom you have to keep up with the demands of assessment and | |

|Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6 &| | |documentation. So, how can you maintain the equally important task of encouraging children’s curiosity and supporting their | |

|13, 2014 | | |joy of learning? |1.5 CEU’s Available|

|Thursdays | | |Participants will meet in a group setting using Reflecting in Communities of Practice. The exercises will help participants | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |understand and practice the key elements of reflective teaching. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jan Tysdal | |

| | | |Pathways: Observing Children and Professionalism | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Advanced | |

|Oct. 16, 2014 |Rapid City |All Ages |Infant, Child & Adult CPR |$30 |

|Thursday |Classroom #13 | |This introductory course includes First Responder information and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red | |

|6:30-9:30 pm | | |Cross Certificate. Certificate is good for 2 years. | |

| | | |Instructor: Janet Smith | |

| | | |Pathways: First Aid | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog – October Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Oct. 18, 2014 |Spearfish |3-8 years |Not Your Ordinary Art: Story Cloth |$5 |

|Saturday |Classroom #10 | |Explore using different mediums for creative expression. | |

|8:00-10:00 am | | |Instructor: Kathryn Kettering |CEU’s Available |

| | | |Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Oct. 18, 2014 |Spearfish |3-8 year |Not Your Ordinary Art: Beautiful Junk |$5 |

|Saturday |Classroom #10 | |Explore using different mediums for creative expression. | |

|10:15-12:15 pm | | |Instructor: Mike Kettering |CEU’s Available |

| | | |Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Oct. 20, 2014 |Spearfish |0-5 years |Welcome to Child Care: Guidance |$5 |

|Tuesday |Classroom #10 | |Participants will explore the various ways adults think about discipline and get an overview of best practices for caregivers | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |to help children learn what the expectations are and control their own behavior. | |

| | | |Instructor: Autumn Gregory | |

| | | |Pathways: Guidance & Behavior Management | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

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|Oct. 21, 2014 | |3-8 years |Understanding Challenging Children |$5 |

|Tuesday |E-learning | |Participants will review the importance of promoting and teaching practices when dealing with challenging behaviors. | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Guidance & Behavior Management | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog – October Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Oct. 27, 2014 |Rapid City |3-8 years |Let’s Get Moving and Playing Together |$5 |

|Monday |Classroom #13 | |Participants will review young children’s gross and fine motor development. Then we will look at why boisterous, vigorous, | |

|6:30-9:00 pm | | |and very physical play is essential to children’s development and learning, and we will explore activities that encourage | |

| | | |cooperation, teamwork, and strong, healthy bodies. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Age Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Oct. 27, 2014 |Spearfish |0-5 years |Welcome to Child Care: Learning Environments |$5 |

|Tuesday |Classroom #10 | |Participants will gain an awareness of how the physical environment affects how children and adults feel and act. In an | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |attractive and well-designed environment, children are more purposefully engaged in activities. | |

| | | |Instructor: Autumn Gregory | |

| | | |Pathways: Learning Environments | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Oct. 29, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |Preschoolers: Teaching and Caring in the Preschool Classroom |$5 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #13 | |Participants will explore how a teacher’s approach to working with children is determined by the needs of the children; we | |

|6:30-9:00 pm | | |will discuss a variety of strategies for guiding children’s behavior. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Guidance & Behavior Management | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Participants will be able to register for 3 months of classes at a time, for example starting December 1st you will be able to register for classes being held in January, February, and March, in January you will be|

|able to register for classes being held in February, March, and April, and so on. |

|Early Childhood Connections now offers an On-Line CDA Course |

|Call Suzy Braun at 342-6464 for more information |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog - November Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Nov. 3, 2014 |Rapid City |All ages |Medication Administration |$5 |

|Monday |Classroom #13 | |What is the best way to administer medications in a child care setting? This session will give you some ideas on ways to | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |ensure medications are given safely. We will also review South Dakota Rules and Regulations for medication administration. | |

| | | |Instructor: Deb Kuehn | |

| | | |Pathways: Identification and Prevention of Communicable Diseases. | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Nov. 3, 2014 |Spearfish |0-5 years |Welcome to Child Care: How Children Learn |$5 |

|Tuesday |Classroom #10 | |Participants will receive a blend of information and hands-on activities to help them understand how children develop and | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |learn. | |

| | | |Instructor: Autumn Gregory | |

| | | |Pathways: Child Growth & Development and Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Nov. 5, 2014 |E-learning |0-3 years |Good Night Sleep Tight |$5 |

|Wednesday | | |Learn the newest recommendations to decrease the risk of SIDS. | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: Program Safety | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Nov. 5, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |Preschoolers: Partnering with Preschool Families |$5 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #13 | |Participants will focus on using what they know about families to help them relate to and involve each family in the program. | |

|6:30-9:00 pm | | | | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Partnerships with Parents | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog - November Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Nov. 6, 2014 |Rapid City |All Ages |Infant, Child & Adult CPR |$30 |

|Thursday |Classroom #13 | |This introductory course includes First Responder information and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red | |

|6:30-9:30 pm | | |Cross Certificate. Certificate is good for 2 years. | |

| | | |Instructor: Janet Smith | |

| | | |Pathways: CPR | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

|Nov. 10, 2014 |Spearfish |0-5 years |Welcome to Child Care: Health & Safety |$5 |

|Tuesday |Classroom #10 | |Participants will receive a brief overview of SD’s health and safety standards as well as a quick overview of best practices. | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | | | |

| | | |Instructor: Autumn Gregory | |

| | | |Pathways: Program Safety and Identifying Communicable Diseases | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Nov. 11, 25, & Dec. 2, & |Rapid City |0-5 years |Temperaments: Feisty, Fearful, and Flexible |$20 |

|16, 2014 |Classroom #8 | |We will take an in-depth look at temperaments and strategies on working with the different aspects of each type. |Series Only |

|Tuesdays | | |Instructor: Jan Tysdal | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |Pathways: Guidance & Behavior Management |1 CEU Available |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced | |

|Nov. 12, 2014 |S-learning |All Ages |Management: Effective Staff Meetings |$5 |

|Wednesday |Statewide | |We will identify reasons for having staff meetings, and discuss steps in planning and running efficient meetings with your | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |staff. |CEU’s Available |

| | | |Instructor: Barbara Stark | |

| | | |Pathways: Program Management & Regulation | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog - November Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Nov. 13, 2014 |E-learning |5-12 years |OST Core #10: Families, Communities |$5 |

|Thursday |Statewide | |Participants will understand the importance of developing positive interactive partnerships with families, schools, and the | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |community. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Partnership with Parents | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Nov. 17, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |Being fit Starts with RECHARGING |Free |

|Monday |Classroom #8 | |Providers will gain knowledge and tools to provide an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |care. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Program Safety and Learning Environments | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Nov. 19, 2014 |E-learning |All Ages |First Aid in Early Childhood Settings |$5 |

|Wednesday | | |Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood accidents and injuries in addition to receiving hands on | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |instruction that will enable caregivers to perform First Aid. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: Basic First Aid | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

|Nov. 19, 2014 |Rapid City |All Ages |Infant, Child & Adult CPR |$30 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #13 | |This introductory course includes First Responder information and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red | |

|6:30-9:30 pm | | |Cross Certificate. Certificate is good for 2 years. | |

| | | |Instructor: Greg Hilt | |

| | | |Pathways: CPR | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog - November Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Nov. 20, 2014 |E-learning |0-8 years |Fatherhood and the Role it Plays in Early Childhood |$5 |

|Thursday | | |Participants will look at the role of fathers in young children’s lives, and strategies for child care programs that can | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |encourage father involvement. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Partnership with Parents | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

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|Nov. 24, 2014 |E-learning |5-12 years |Self Care Beyond Chocolate |$5 |

|Monday |Statewide | |Has life got you on the run? Has chocolate become one of your main food groups? It’s time to move beyond the chocolate. | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |Join us for this fun and innovative approach for creating life balance among the chaos. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jan Tysdal | |

| | | |Pathways: Professionalism | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

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|Nov. 24, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |FOOD for Living Life |Free |

|Monday |Classroom #8 | |Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |care. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Nutrition for Children and Learning Environments | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog - December Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Dec. 1, 2014 |Spearfish |0-12 years |Child Abuse and Neglect |$5 |

|Monday |Classroom #10 | |Participants will learn the types and signs of abuse/neglect and understand the responsibilities of child care providers as | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |mandated reporters. | |

| | | |Instructor: Deb Kuehn | |

| | | |Pathways: Child Abuse and Neglect | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

|Dec. 1, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |MOOD Management Matters |Free |

|Monday |Classroom #8 | |Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |care. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Nutrition for Children and Learning Environments | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Dec. 2, 2014 |Spearfish |3-5 years |Adding It All Up |$5 |

|Tuesday |Classroom #10 | |Participants will examine how explorations, play, and social interactions help children develop number sense and operations. | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |And we will look at different activities and experiences to provide in your classroom. | |

| | | |Instructor:: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Dec. 3, 2014 |Rapid City |All Ages |Infant, Child & Adult CPR |$30 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #13 | |This introductory course includes First Responder information and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red | |

|6:30-9:30 pm | | |Cross Certificate. Certificate is good for 2 years. | |

| | | |Instructor: Greg Hilt | |

| | | |Pathways: CPR | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog - December Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Dec. 3, 2014 |Rapid City |0-5 years |10 Things Every Child Needs |$5 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #8 | |To educate caregivers on the importance of providing a stimulating, developmentally appropriate environment for young | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |children. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Dec. 4, 2014 |Rapid City |All Ages |First Aid in Early Childhood Settings |$5 |

|Thursday |Classroom #13 | |Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood accidents and injuries in addition to receiving hands on | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |instruction that will enable caregivers to perform First Aid | |

| | | |Instructor: Janet Smith | |

| | | |Pathways: Basic First Aid | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

|Dec. 8, 2014 |Rapid City |3-5 years |Moving Good for the Body and the Brain |Free |

|Monday |Classroom #8 | |Participants will gain knowledge and tools to provide an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in their | |

|6:30-8:30 pm | | |care. | |

| | | |Instructor: Kevin Murray | |

| | | |Pathways: Nutrition for Children and Learning Environments | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Beginner | |

|Dec. 9, 2014 |Rapid City |0-3 years |The Period of Purple Crying |$5 |

|Tuesday |Classroom #13 | |Healthy babies can cry a lot in their first 5 months of life. This program is a new way to understand this crying. It | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |explains what is normal, what you can expect, and how to keep the baby safe. It is based on over 25 years of research on | |

| | | |infant crying. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jan Tysdal | |

| | | |Pathways: Child Growth and Development & Child Abuse | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog - December Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Dec. 10, 2014 |Spearfish |All Ages |Infant, Child & Adult CPR |$30 |

|Wednesday |Classroom #10 | |This introductory course includes First Responder information and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red | |

|6:30-9:30 pm | | |Cross Certificate. Certificate is good for 2 years. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: CPR | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

|Dec. 11, 2014 |E-learning |0-3 years |The Period of Purple Crying |$5 |

|Thursday | | |Healthy babies can cry a lot in their first 5 months of life. This program is a new way to understand this crying. It | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |explains what is normal, what you can expect, and how to keep the baby safe. It is based on over 25 years of research on | |

| | | |infant crying. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jan Tysdal | |

| | | |Pathways: Child Growth and Development & Child Abuse | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: All Skill Levels | |

|Dec. 15, 2014 |E-learning |All Ages |Management: New Hires |$5 |

|Monday |Statewide | |It is important to get your new hires off to a good start. We will explore guidelines and tips for a successful orientation | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |process. |CEU’s Available |

| | | |Instructor: Barbara Stark | |

| | | |Pathways: Program Management& Regulation | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Dec. 16, 2014 |E-learning |All Ages |Emergency Preparedness: Prepare Because You Care |$5 |

|Tuesday | | |Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. What would you do if you were forced to evacuate or were confined to your | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |building? | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Program Safety | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

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|Early Childhood Connections Educational Catalog - December Schedule |

|Date/Day/Time |Location |Child’s Age Level |Class Description |Cost |

|Dec. 17, 2014 |E-learning |0-5 years |10 Things Every Child Needs |$5 |

|Wednesday | | |To educate caregivers on the importance of providing a stimulating, developmentally appropriate environment for young | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |children. | |

| | | |Instructor: Suzy Braun | |

| | | |Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Dec. 18, 2014 |E-learning |All ages |Medication Administration |$5 |

|Thursday | | |What is the best way to administer medications in a child care setting? This session will give you some ideas on ways to | |

|6:30-8:00 pm | | |ensure medications are given safely. We will also review South Dakota Rules and Regulations for medication administration. | |

| | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: Identification and Prevention of Communicable Diseases. | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

|Dec. 22, 2014 |Spearfish |3-5 years |Understanding Challenging Children |$5 |

|Monday |Classroom #10 | |Providers will understand the importance of promoting and teaching practices when dealing with challenging behaviors. | |

|6:30-8:30 | | |Instructor: Jennifer Nelson | |

| | | |Pathways: Guidance and Behavior Management | |

| | | |Provider Skill Level: Intermediate | |

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2014 Sept. - December Educational Catalog

Early Childhood Connections

2218 Jackson Blvd. Suite #4

Rapid City, SD 57702

605-342-6464

1-888-999-7759

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