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Summit, Stark, and Trumbull Counties in Ohio.
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Attention! Attention
Child Care Centers and
Family Child Care Homes
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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
Are now available starting December 14, 2004
The Bureau of Child Care and Development, in partnership with
Ohio Community Development Finance Fund, is pleased to announce the availability of
Ohio Quality Improvement Grants. The purpose of these grants is to enhance the quality of the physical environment and to promote school readiness.
The Ohio Quality Improvement Grants are available to
* Professional certified family child care homes,
* Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) licensed full-time
child care centers
* ODJFS licensed Type A homes.
Check out the following website:
http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/providers.stm
Certified Family Child Care Businesses
* click to download the application, application instructions and
Ohio Quality Improvement Grant policy and guidelines for which you may apply.
ODJFS licensed full-time centers and type A homes:
* click to download the application, application instructions and
Ohio Quality Improvement Grant Playground policy and guidelines
for which you may apply.
Applicants can download hard copies of the Family Child Care and Playground applications, or use the online application system at
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http://www.financefund.org .
Centers involved in The Step Up To Quality Pilot Program will work
with their local Resource and Referral Agency for the grant application process.
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Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
FOR
2005 Ohio AEYC
Professional Development Institute
and Annual Conference
April 7-9, 2005 - Columbus, Ohio
Full Conference Scholarships Available
Deadline to submit: January 15, 2004
Ohio AEYC is pleased to announce the availability of full conference scholarships to support and promote the professional development of early childhood educators throughout Ohio.
Research has shown that the education and professional preparation of early childhood teachers/caregivers makes a significant difference in the quality of care provide to our youngest children.
The Ohio Head Start Collaboration Office has generously provided funding for 30 scholarships for teachers working in Head Start programs. Additional funding is pending for individuals working in child care and family child care settings. Preference is given to first-time conference attendees.
Each scholarship covers:
* full conference registration (including the Professional Development Institute)
* Hotel accommodations (Thursday and Friday evening)
* a meal per diem for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Preference will be given to first-time conference attendees. Participants are required to attend the Professional Development Institute and both days of the Conference.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2005
Sign up now at www.oaeyc.org to receive get scholarship information and the latest conference updates.
Recruit-a- friend! Win a Prize!
Child Care Connection is currently looking for potential family child care providers.
If you know someone that would be interested in providing care in their home, have them give us a call.
If that potential provider lists with our agency both you and your friend will receive a free gift. Call Child Care Connection for more details.
Call Child Care Connection: (330) 376-7706/1-800-407-5437
Child Care Connection’s Training Policies
Payment Policy:
Payment is due with registration form,
CCC no longer accepts phone registration.
Replacement of Forms:
Child Care Connection will charge a $3.00 fee per form for replacement or
additional copies of, In-Service Forms, CDA letters & CEU letters. Replacement of transcripts are $10.00.
Attendance Policy:
Attendees need to arrive within 20 minutes of the start of a class session in order
to receive in-service, CDA or CEU credit.
Attendees who arrive after the 20 minute grace period may stay for class session but will not receive in-service, CDA or CEU credit.
IACET-CEU Policy:
IACET-CEU fee of $10.00 per class is non-refundable and
non-transferable.
Child Care Connection reserves the right to review any special circumstances related to the refund policy.
Payment must be submitted to Child Care Connection
prior to forms being mailed.
Refund Policy:
Child Care Connection has a non-refundable non-transferable
policy on class fees.
Child Care Connection reserves the right to review any special circumstances related to the refund policy.
If you have any questions please contact:
Kimberly Harris Professional Development Coordinator
Roxanne Lange Asst. Program Dir.
(330) 376-7706-1-800-407-5437
All policies are effective immediately.
Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards
*Mathematics
*English Language Arts
Locations:
Math Saturday
Seminar is open to licensed center based child care staff only:
Central-Columbus
January 29th, February 26th, March 19th
Northeast-Maple Heights
February 5th, March 5th, April 2nd
Northwest-Lima
March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th
Southeast-Portsmouth
February 12th, March 12th, April 9th
Southwest-Dayton
February 5th, February 19th, March 19th
Math Weekday
Seminar is open to child care, Even Start, Head Start, Preschool Special Education,
Public School Preschool Administrators/directors/supervisors/coordinators/lead mentor teachers/and "early literacy" Specialists".
Central-Mansfield
February 11th, March 11th, April 15th
Northeast-Parma
February 8th, March 8th, April 12th
Northwest-Lima
March 17th, April 21st, May 19th
Southeast-Portsmouth
March 4th, April 22nd, May 27th
Southwest-Cincinnati
March 22nd, April 26th, May 17th
Math Saturday Repeat
Central-Zanesville
April 16th, May 21st, June 11
Northeast-Parma
April 23rd, May 14th, June 25th
Northwest-Vermillion
March 19th, April 16th, May 14th
Southeast-Athens
April 9th, May 14th, June 4th
Southwest-Cincinnati
April 30th, May 21st, June 11th
English Language Arts
Thursday March 3, 2005
Wednesday April 6, 2005
Tuesday May 3, 2005
Seminar is open to: Seminar is open to child care, Even Start, Head Start, Preschool Special Education,Public School Preschool Administrators/directors/supervisors/coordinators/lead mentor teachers/and "early literacy" Specialists".
SERRC Locations:
Mid-Eastern Ohio-Cuyahoga Falls
North East Ohio-Niles
Questions?
Call Laurie at 1-800-447-1424 x139,
or via email at: [email protected]
Your CDA Connection
2004-2005
Where: Serendipity Child Care Center, Boardman
When: Beginning September 9, 2004
Cost: $15.00 per class
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Pre-registration is required
New Feature:
Super Saturdays for CDA Renewal credit (CEUs)
In-Service & CDA credit
Your CDA Connection provides high quality early childhood training for child care providers who are working on their CDA, need in-service hours and or who are just interested in good early childhood information.
Your CDA Connection gives following credit:
Inservice Credit
CDA Credit
CEUs for select sessions.
Classes are open to the Community
Call Child Care Connection to get on the mailing list
for Registration and Class information
1-800-407-5437
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Watch for new information in 2005.
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Watch for new information in 2005.
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Stark County " Child Care News
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Step Up to Quality is coming to Stark County in 2005!
Stark County is one of 6 pilot sites chosen for the
Step Up to Quality project.
Licensed child care programs are invited to become part of this exciting project.
Mandatory Community Orientation meetings will begin in
mid January 2005.
Questions: Call Child Care Connection 1-800-407-5437.
Ask for Step Up to Quality.
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Summit County " Child Care News
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Summit County:
Child Development Associate Credential
Get your CDA!
Renew your CDA!
How:
Earn the 120 hours needed for your CDA.
Choose from the training programs listed below.
When & Where
Three locations to choose from:
Child Care Connection
474 Grant Street * Akron
Tuesday or Thursday evenings.
6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Check the on-line training calendar for 2005 dates.
Classes are sponsored by Summit County ODJFS
1st Class Summit County Providers Network
Monthly meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m.
unless otherwise notified.
Meetings will be held at various locations based upon availability and member suggestions.
Meeting Location:
Arabica Coffee House,
1688 W. Market Street - Akron.
I look forward to seeing you and sharing ideas at our next meeting.
You can contact me,
Patty Alwine,
at 330 686-1996 or
e-mail me @ [email protected]
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Your CDA Connection
2004-2005
Where: Serendipity Child Care Center, Boardman
When: Beginning September 9, 2004
Cost: $15.00 per class
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Pre-registration is required
New Feature:
Super Saturdays for CDA Renewal credit (CEUs)
In-Service & CDA credit
Your CDA Connection provides high quality early childhood training for child care providers who are working on their CDA, need in-service hours and or who are just interested in good early childhood information.
Your CDA Connection gives following credit:
Inservice Credit
CDA Credit
CEUs for select sessions.
Classes are open to the Community
Call Child Care Connection to get on the mailing list
for Registration and Class information
1-800-407-5437
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Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children
2005 Ohio AEYC
Professional Development Institute
and Annual Conference
April 7-9, 2005 - Columbus, Ohio
Full Conference Scholarships Available
Deadline to submit: January 15, 2004
Ohio AEYC is pleased to announce the availability of full conference scholarships to support and promote the professional development of early childhood educators throughout Ohio.
Research has shown that the education and professional preparation of early childhood teachers/caregivers makes a significant difference in the quality of care provide to our youngest children.
The Ohio Head Start Collaboration Office has generously provided funding for 30 scholarships for teachers working in Head Start programs. Additional funding is pending for individuals working in child care and family child care settings. Preference is given to first-time conference attendees.
Each scholarship covers:
* full conference registration (including the Professional Development Institute)
* Hotel accommodations (Thursday and Friday evening)
* a meal per diem for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Preference will be given to first-time conference attendees. Participants are required to attend the Professional Development Institute and both days of the Conference.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2005
Sign up now at www.oaeyc.org to receive get scholarship information and the latest conference updates.
" News about the Child Development Associate Credential and creditable trainings in your area.
" Check the training Calendar for your County.
Your CDA Connection 2004-2005
Trumbull & Mahoning Counties
Where: Serendipity Child Care Center, Boardman (Youngstown)
When: Beginning September 9, 2004
Cost: $15.00 per class
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Pre-registration is required
New Feature:
Super Saturdays for CDA Renewal credit (CEUs)
In-Service & CDA credit
Your CDA Connection provides high quality early childhood training for child care providers who are working on their CDA, need in-service hours and or who are just interested in good early childhood information.
Your CDA Connection gives following credit:
Inservice Credit
CDA Credit
CEUs for select sessions.
All Classes are open to the Community.
Call Child Care Connection to get on the mailing list
for Registration and Class information
1-800-407-5437
Summit County:
Child Development Associate Credential
Get your CDA!
Renew your CDA!
How:
Earn the 120 hours needed for your CDA.
Choose from the training programs listed below.
When & Where
Three locations to choose from:
Child Care Connection
474 Grant Street * Akron
Tuesday or Thursday evenings.
6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Check the on-line training calendar for 2005 dates.
Classes are sponsored by Summit County ODJFS
Stark County:
CDA 2003(GlenOak Career Center)
6:30 pm-9:30pm
GlenOak High School Career Center
*Fee: $15.00 per class(pre-registration required). Convenient payment plan available when registering for entire series.
For more information call:
The Community Education Office(330) 493-5520
Plain Local Schools
GlenOak High School Career Center
Community Education
2300 Schneider NE
Canton, OH 44721
(330-493-5520
Play-N-Learn Training Center
Each Monday evening at
The Henry Center
161 North Forge St, Akron
or
Each Wednesday evening at
Play-N-Learn Training Center
619 East Main Street, Louisville
all classes are scheduled from 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost:
Pay as you go. $15.00 each evening
Call to Register (330) 875-6060 or 1-800-811-0180
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Call Child Care Connection for information about opening up and child care center business.
1-800-807-5437
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sponsored by Child Care Connection –
information for Family Child Care Providers about the benefits of belonging to the food program.
Call Ruth or Tammy at Child Care Connection
(330) 376-7706/1-800-407-5437
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