TUOLUMNE COUNTY TRAINING

ICES sponsors a variety of workshops, Early Childhood Education unit bearing classes and trainings throughout the year. We also sponsor Health and Safety trainings including infant/child CPR. See our calendar for current dates, times and new trainings. Or give us a call.

Is Your Child Care Ready?
Chris Mackenzie & Suzan Greenwood—6:30-8:30pm, Thurs, October 18, 2007
Location: Sonora Fire Station, 201 S Shepherd, Sonora

All types of child care should be prepared for a disaster. ICES staff members Suzan and Chris will help child care providers identify types of disasters they should prepare for, back-up supplies to stock, and emergency contact lists and evacuation plans.

Play Can Work!
Resource & Referral Staff—6:30-8:30pm, Wed, November 14, 2007
Location: Sonora Fire Station, 201 S Shepherd, Sonora

ICES R&R staff will share easy play experiences designed to build a sense of personal strength and confidence in children. These experiences are examples of activities child care providers can offer children to strengthen their desire to learn and develop a sense of mastery and competence.

Spring Semester Child 170 (1 ECE unit): Attend 18 hours of ICES workshops to earn 1 ECE unit at Columbia College. Participants must enroll at Columbia College or through ICES by January 19, 2008. The cost of the I unit class is $47.00 If you would like more information about any of the workshops or classes, please contact ICES at 533-0377. You do not have to be enrolled in Child 170 to attend these workshops.

170: Children & Stress: Caring Strategies to Support Children
Erin Pollen—9:30am-12:30pm, Sat, January 19, 2008
Location: Sonora Fire Station, 201 S Shepherd, Sonora

Childhood is not always carefree. Recent research tells us that many children today experience extreme stress and depend on adults to help them manage their stress. This workshop will help you recognize when children are feeling stressed and learn practical ways to help them deal with those situations.

170: Cooking with Kids
Diane Young—9:30-12:30pm, Sat, February 9, 2008
Location: Sonora Fire Station, 201 S Shepherd, Sonora

Just think – kids can learn math, science and reading and eat the results! In this workshop Diane Young will help providers discover how all three subject areas can be taught through cooking with kids.

170: Trash to Treasure
Brandi Clark—6:30-8:30pm, Wed, March 12, 2008
Location: Sonora Fire Station, 201 S Shepherd, Sonora

Don’t throw that away! This workshop will provide ideas to create art from almost anything. Brandi Clark will help participants learn new twists on old favorites and “make and take” recycled projects from everyday items.

170: Child Development Conference
8:30am-4:30pm, Sat, March 29, 2008
Location: Columbia College

The conference features a keynote presentation and three sessions of workshops on a wide variety of topics. This year the keynote speaker is Debra Em Wilson from S’Cool Moves. Her training will help create a sensory supportive environment with “focus moves” to calm and help children focus. $15 registration fee includes lunch.

170: Math & Science—Here, There & Everywhere
Diane Williams—6:00-9:00pm, Wed, April 9, 2008
Location: Sonora Fire Station, 201 S Shepherd, Sonora

Diane will demonstrate activities that are designed to support young children’s discovery of new information through investigation and observation. Activities will offer young children the opportunity to explore and answer their own questions by seeking information through the study of comparisons, sorting and classifying.  

170: Conscious Discipline
Jackie Gray Hill & Tanya Weide—9:30am-1:30pm, Sat, May 10, 2008
Location: Sonora Fire Station, 201 S Shepherd, Sonora

Conscious Discipline Instructors will teach adults skills that will improve their interactions and relationships with children. The techniques will decrease aggression and impulsivity and hyperactivity in “difficult” children; increase academic success and help providers find a renewed excitement in their work with children.

ICES workshops are designed for anyone who cares for children or who is interested in child care and development:

Family Child Care Providers
Child Care Center Staff: Preschool & School-age Teachers, Aides and Program Directors
Parents

Children are not permitted at workshops. Please make arrangements for child care. Thank You!

 Workshops are free to the public unless otherwise noted. Please call ICES at least one week in advance to register for workshops. Workshops may be canceled due to low registration. Schedule and locations are subject to change. To confirm or for further information call: ICES (209) 533-0377.

Child Care at its Best
A Series of UC Davis Early Care and Education Classes

The Business of Family Child Care (earn 0.5 ECE units):
Sat, December 8, 2007 9:00am—2:30 pm

This course focuses on the sound business practices that provide the key to successful family child care programs. As a result of this class, participants will understand the necessary ingredients for effectively operating a child care business in the home.

Partnering with Parents (earn 1 ECE unit):
Sat, January 26 & Sat, February 2, 2008 9:00am—2:30pm

Working effectively with parents is at the heart of quality child care, yet there are many challenges in developing this relationship. This class is an opportunity to learn skills that maximize your ability to establish healthy communication and trust with parents. Topics include:

• Active listening skills
• Parent involvement in your program
• Addressing parents’ feelings

Serving Children with Special Needs and Their Families (earn 1 ECE unit): Sat, May 3 & Sat, May 17, 2008 9:00am—2:30pm

All children deserve the opportunity to participate in family child care. Yet providers are faced with special considerations and challenges, depending upon the needs of each child. This advanced class allows an opportunity to discuss how providers can include children with special needs in their program.

UC Davis classes will be held at:
 Best Western Sonora Oaks, Executive Board Room , 19551 Hess Ave Sonora, CA 95370
To register for these FREE classes or for more information, call ICES at (209) 533-0377.

MARIPOSA COUNTY TRAINING

ICES sponsors a variety of child development workshops throughout the year. Call us to register and for additional information. See our calendar for updates.

Learning Through Relationships: Part 2

Saturday, September 16 th 9am-2:30 pm

Government Center Board Room, Presented by UC Davis

Culture & Care of Young Children: Part 1

Saturday, October 15 th 9 am-2:30 pm

Government Center Board Room, Presented by UC Davis

Culture & Care of Young Children: Part 2

Saturday, October 21 9am-2:30 pm

Government Center Board Room, Presented by UC Davis

Child Passenger Safety

Saturday, November 4 th 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Government Center Board Room, Presented by Baby Safe of Fresno

Tax Workshop

Saturday, December 2 nd 9:00 am

Location: To be arranged (see calendar or call)

Guiding Young Children: Part 1

Saturday, January 20 9:00 am-2:30 pm

Government Center Board Room, Presented by UC Davis

Guiding Young Children: Part 2

Saturday, January 27 th 9:00 am-2:30 pm

Earn 1-3 units for attending the UC Davis trainings. Call for more information.