ICES 2009-2010 TUOLUMNE COUNTY TRAINING

Helping Child Care Programs Respond to Influenza and Review Key Health & Safety Practices
Wednesday, Sept 30, 2009 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Tuolumne County Office of Education, 175 Fairview Lane, Room 217, Sonora

The Center for Disease Control has said that this new and very different flu virus spreading worldwide among people, called H1N1 flu, may cause more illness or more severe illness than usual. Join Kathy Roberson, Tuolumne County Public Health Nurse, as she covers new expanded recommendations and provides a menu of tools you can use to help decrease the spread of influenza in your early care and education program. ICES staff will finish this workshop by engaging participants in a fun refresher game to help ensure that health and safety habits are part of your daily routine.

Make Marketing A Priority
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Location: Tuolumne County Office of Education, 175 Fairview Lane, Room 217, Sonora

Raising Children with Care: Raising Children to Care and Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal History
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Location: Senior Center-540 Greenley Road, Sonora

The Center for Disease Control has said that this new and very different flu virus spreading worldwide among people, called H1N1 flu, may cause more illness or more severe illness than usual. Join Kathy Roberson, Tuolumne County Public Health Nurse, as she covers new expanded recommendations and provides a menu of tools you can use to help decrease the spread of influenza in your early care and education program. ICES staff will finish this workshop by engaging participants in a fun refresher game to help ensure that health and safety habits are part of your daily routine.

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Brian Joseph, Parenting Educator for the Center for Nonviolent Education and Parenting, will present an overview of the concept of Emotional Intelligence. The presenter will address the role of the caregiver, and provide guidance on how adults can serve as an emotional coach in building a child’s social and emotional intelligence. Participants will learn how to identify emotional "triggers" based on their own childhood experiences. A new model for raising children based on the latest research of children’s brain development will be introduced.

12:30-1:30 p.m.
No host lunch; one hour break provided.

1:30-3:00 p.m. Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal History
Join us for an introduction to Tuolumne Me-Wuk culture and heritage. Experience the Me-Wuk culture through dance and song as you learn about the traditions that keep our local Indian culture alive and thriving.

Taxes & Record Keeping Hosted by Mike Slater, CPA
Monday, December 7, 2009 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Location: Senior Center-540 Greenley Road, Sonora

Come join us for a useful and informative workshop regarding taxes and record-keeping for family child care programs. Receive clear and concise information about the process of tax preparation specific to family child care providers. Participants will be given valuable information on preparing taxes such as a checklist, record keeping and tax tips, and a comprehensive list of deductions.

Eco-Healthy Child Care
Thursday, January 7, 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Tuolumne County Office of Education, 175 Fairview Lane, Room 217, Sonora

Every day, new information tells us that environmental hazards like chemicals in cleaning products, plastics and weed killers are risky to the health of children. Children are especially sensitive to chemicals because their organs and immune systems are still developing, which increases their exposure to toxins. By reducing the exposure to certain toxins, you may help prevent illnesses like asthma, certain learning disabilities and even some forms of cancer. The goal of this workshop is to educate and empower child care providers to reduce the toxins in their child care facilities, making them safer and healthier for children and adults.

CHILD CARE AT ITS BEST
A Series of UC Davis Early Care and Education Classes

"Serving Children with Special Needs and their Families" (earn 1 ECE unit)
Saturday, September 26 & October 3, 2009 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Providers are faced with special considerations and challenges, depending upon the needs of each child. This advanced workshop allows an opportunity to discuss how providers can accommodate children with special needs in their program.

"Learning through Relationships with Infants and Toddlers" (earn 1 ECE unit)
Saturday, January 30 & February 6, 2010 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

This course addresses the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of infants and toddlers and the supportive role of the caregiver. Participants will gain an increased understanding of the role of relationships and emotional development in learning.

"Guiding Young Children" (earn 1 ECE unit)
Saturday, March 27 & April 3, 2010 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

We will address the social-emotional characteristics, biological traits, and environmental influences on children’s behavior. Practical suggestions for helping children manage their behavior while supporting optimal development are offered.

All UC Davis Classes will be located at:

Lunch will be provided.