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Early Childhood Connections
Training Catalog
July - December, 2015
Enriching the lives of children by working with the adults
who affect their lives - parents, caregivers, and educators.
2218 JACKSON BLVD. SUITE #4
RAPID CITY, SD 57702
605-342-6464
1-888-999-7759
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July 2015 Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
2
Friday
3
Searching for the
Meaning of I/T
Development &
Behavior
5
6
7
9 Beginning with
8
Good Night,
Sleep Tight
12
13
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
Independence Day
10
11
17
18
23
24
25
30
31
Searching for the
Meaning of I/T
16 Beginning with
15
ABC’s of Guidance &
Discipline
4
Mother Goose
I/T Entry Level:
Respectful
Care/Primary
Caregiving
14
Saturday
Mother Goose
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
Searching for the
Meaning of I/T
19
20
26
22 First Aid in an
21
Developing Artists
Early Childhood
Setting
Creating an AntiBiased Curriculum
I/T Entry Level:
Environments for
Group Care/More
Than Just Routines
27
28
29
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
Safe Food Handling
July 2015 Training Calendar
Location
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Searching for the
Meaning of
Infant/Toddler
Development &
Behavior
June 4, 11, 18 &
July 2, 9, & 16,
2015
Thursdays
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jan Tysdal
0-3 Years
Intermediate/
Advanced
Good Night,
Sleep Tight
July 6, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Deb Kuehn
0-3 Years
Intermediate
Learn the newest recommendations to decrease the risk of
SIDS. Pathways: 6. Program Safety
$5
Infant/Toddler Entry
Level Series:
Respectful Care
July 8, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn about providing quality group care of
young children. Pathways: 9. Interpersonal
Communication & Relationships
$5
& Instructor Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
$30
Participants will learn key points about social emotional
Series
development in infants and toddlers, responsive routines,
Only
environments, and strategies to support social emotional
development, and determining the meaning of infant/toddler
behavior along with developing appropriate strategies to deal
with the behaviors. Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
July 2015 Training Calendar
Class Title
Location
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Instructor Level
Beginning Mother
Goose
July 9 & 16, 2015
Thursdays
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0-3 Years
Intermediate
This training was created to help adults bring the joy of looking at
books and listening to stories and nursery rhymes into the lives of
very young children. Research makes it clear that the sooner
children are exposed to all the wonders that books have to offer,
the more likely their language and literacy skills will blossom. If
books are part of infants' daily experiences, when they become
toddlers, they will make time for books - to look at on their own or
for an adult to read - every day. This training includes a set of
books and a canvas bag for each child care provider.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
Infant, Child
and Adult CPR
July 13, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross Certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
ABC’s of
Guidance
& Discipline
July 14, 2015
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Beginner
Participants will look at developing a better understanding of the
behaviors in order to utilize positive guidance to shape behaviors.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
Infant, Child
and Adult CPR
July 15, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #10
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross Certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Developing Artists
July 20, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Amanda Mercer
6-12 Years
Intermediate
This presentation will look at how art making contributes to brain
development and the developmental drawing stages that children
go through as they age. Participants will be given strategies to
help them encourage creative development in children.
Experiential will be included to introduce participants to
age-appropriate therapeutic art activities.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth and Development
$5
Creating an AntiBiased Curriculum
July 20, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Intermediate
Participants will examine what culture is and how they can
promote respect and acceptance of all children and families within
the program. Pathways: 10. Cultural Diversity
$5
First Aid in an
Early Childhood
Setting
July, 22, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that will
enable caregivers to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
$5
Infant/Toddler Entry
Level Series:
Environments for
Group Care/More
Than Just Routines
July 22, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn ways to set up an environment for young
children and discover what young children are learning during daily
routines. Pathways: 11. Learning Environments
$5
Infant, Child
and Adult CPR
July 29, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross Certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Safe Food
Handling
July 29, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
All Ages
Intermediate
Participants will examine safe food handling preparation steps.
Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children
$5
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
$10
Series
Only
August 2015 Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
5
4
Immunizations
9
10
I/T Entry Series:
Brain Development/
Discoveries of
Infancy
12
11
17
19 Infant, Child &
18
23
24
30
15
21
22
28
29
Pick, Pick, Pick
Improving
Managerial Skills
I/T Entry Series:
Special Needs/
Language
Development
25
14
Intro to Managing
Early Childhood
Programs
20
Adult CPR
Let’s Get Moving &
Playing Together
26
Watch Me Grow:
Baby Human
Training Series
Talking
8
Adult CPR
Playgrounds: Safety,
Supervision &
Participation
Watch Me Grow:
Baby Human
Training Series
Thinking
7
OST Core #6 Social and Cultural
Awareness
13 Infant, Child &
Seeing the Signs
of Autism
Watch Me Grow:
Baby Human
Training Series
Moving
16
Building a Bridge 6
27
First Aid in an Early
Childhood Setting
31
Watch Me Grow:
Baby Human
Training Series
Feeling
August 2015 Training Calendar
Location
Class Title
Child’s Age
Date/Day/Time
Level &
& Instructor
Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Immunizations
August 3, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Deb Kuehn
All Ages
Intermediate
Remember the measles outbreak in some states this year?
This class will discuss why immunizations are important for the
health of the children and the health of the employees. The
various diseases that are prevented by vaccines will be
discussed. How to determine if a child’s immunization record
shows that the child meets the state regulations for
immunizations will be covered as well. Pathways: 5.
Identification & Prevention of Communicable Diseases
$5
Building a Bridge
August 5, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
0-12 Years
Intermediate
Learn the importance of the role providers play in developing
relationships with the parents of the children in their care.
Pathways: 14. Partnerships with Parents
$5
Infant/Toddler Entry
Level Series: Brain
Development/
Discoveries of Infancy
August 5, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn that young children are born ready to
learn; how they learn and what you can do to support their
learning. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
OST Core #6 Social and Cultural
Awareness
August 6, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6-12 Years
Beginner
Promoting social development and cultural awareness in OST
programs. Pathways: 10. Cultural Diversity
$5
August 2015 Training Calendar
Location
Class Title
Watch Me Grow:
Baby Human
Training Series
Child’s Age
Date/Day/Time
Level &
& Instructor
Instructor Level
August 10, 17, 24, Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
31, 2015
Monday
Suzy Braun
6:30 to 8:30 PM
0-3 Years
Intermediate
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
This series will focus on the areas of cognitive, language, physical $20
and emotional development in infants and toddlers. Caregivers Series
Only
will increase their abilities and understanding to effectively and
efficiently care for infants and toddlers.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
Seeing the Signs
of Autism
August 12, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Jennifer Nelson
0-6 Years
Beginner
Participants will review developmental milestones, what does it
mean to have autism and what signs to look for.
Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children
$5
Playgrounds:
Safety,
Supervision &
Participation
August 12, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0-8 Years
Intermediate
Participants will review safety issues and maintenance of the
playground areas. We will also discuss adequate and appropriate
supervision of children while on the playground, and look at ideas
for participating with the children to develop physical and social
skills. Pathways: 6. Program Safety
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
August 13, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross Certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Pick, Pick, Pick
August 13, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #10
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Intermediate
We will discuss why a child may be a picky eater and share tips
on how to deal with the frustration of caring for a “picky eater” and
how to encourage healthy eating habits.
Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children
$5
Introduction to
Managing Early
Childhood
Programs
August 13, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
We will discuss what it means to be an effective manager.
Participants will gain knowledge about their role as an early
childhood manager.
Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
Infant/Toddler
Entry Level Series:
Special Needs/
Language
Development
August 19, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn how young children communicate and
the benefit of including children with unique needs.
Pathways: 15. Inclusion of all Children
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
August 19, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red
Cross Certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Let’s Get Moving
and Playing
Together
August 20, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
3-5 Years
Intermediate
Participants will review young children’s gross and fine motor
development. Then we will look at why boisterous, vigorous 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.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Improving
Managerial Skills
August 20, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
Participants will understand how to improve their
managerial skills and learn how those skills impact the ability to
lead. Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
First Aid in an
Early Childhood
Setting
August 26, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #10
Jennifer Nelson
0-3 Years
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving hands-on instruction
that will enable caregivers to perform first aid.
Pathways: Basic First Aid
$5
September 2015 Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
Thursday
2
First Aid in an Early
Childhood Setting
3 Not Your Ordinary
I/T Entry Series:
Harmonizing Diversity
Friday
Saturday
4
5
11
12
18
19
25
26
Art: Beautiful Junk
Basic Financial
Matters
6
7
8
9
Labor Day
13
14
10
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
Brain Development
in Infancy/Trauma
fitCare: FOOD for
OST Core #7 - Health
& Safety
Not Your Ordinary
Art: Clay
Living Life
15
16 Infant, Child &
17
Adult CPR
First Aid in an Early
Childhood Setting
I/T Entry Series:
Protective Urges
20
21
22
Managing Difficult
Behaviors
23
OST - Transitions:
Making the Wait Less
Painful
24 S/E Milestones:
Temperaments
Beginning with
Mother Goose
Fundraising and
Record Keeping
27
28
29
30
Beginning with
Mother Goose
fitCare: MOVING
Good for the Body
and the Brain
September 2015 Training Calendar
Class Title
Location
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Instructor Level
First Aid in an Early
Childhood Setting
September 1, 2015
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving instruction that
will enable them to perform First Aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
$5
Infant/Toddler Entry September 2, 2015
Level Series:
Wednesday
Harmonizing Cultural
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Diversity/Acknowledge,
Ask & Adapt
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn what culture means when caring for
young children and how to communicate with families to
resolve concerns.
Pathways: 10. Cultural Diversity
$5
0-5 Years
All Levels
Explore using different mediums for creative expression.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
All Ages
Intermediate
Learn the basics of planning a budget, salary schedules,
and parent payments.
Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
All Ages
All Levels
Participants will explore the joy of working with natural clay
which dates back to the earliest human societies. In addition,
participants will receive ideas of how to offer this valuable
experience to children. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
Not Your Ordinary Art: September 3, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Thursday
Classroom #13
Beautiful Junk
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Mike Kettering
Basic Financial Matters September 3, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
Not Your Ordinary Art: September 8, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Tuesday
Classroom #13
Clay
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Jan Tysdal
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
September 2015 Training Calendar
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Location
& Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
$30
Instructor Level
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
September 9, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #10
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
Certification. Certificate is good for 2 years.
fitCare: FOOD for
Living Life
September 9, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Beginner
Providers will gain knowledge and tools to provide an
FREE
environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children.
Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children & 11. Learning Environments
Brain Development September 10, 2015 Rapid City ECC
in Infancy and How
Thursday
Classroom #13
Trauma Affects
Tammy Arens6:30 to 9:00 PM
Development
Beauchamp
0-3 Years
Intermediate
This class will learn about early brain development: how trauma
affects early brain development; and how we as caregivers can
use strategies on brain development in the classroom.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
OST Core #7 Health and Safety
6-12 Years
Beginner
Promoting practices that keep school-age children safe and
healthy. Pathways: 6. Program Safety
$5
0-3 Years
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving hands-on instruction
that will enable caregivers to perform first aid.
$5
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for
Red Cross Certification. Certificate is good for 2 years.
$30
September 10, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
First Aid in an Early September 14, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Thursday
Classroom #13
Childhood Setting
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Janet Smith
Infant, Child &
Adult CPR
September 16, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Wednesday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Greg Hilt
Infant/Toddler Entry
September 16, 2015
Level Series:
Wednesday
Protective Urges/
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Responding to Families
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 4
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will learn ways to work with families when both have
strong feelings concerning caring for young children.
Pathways: 14. Partnership with Parents
$5
OST - Transitions:
Making the Wait
Less Painful
September 17, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
6-12 Years
Intermediate
Learn ways transitions and change affect children and explore
how to prepare children for changes.
Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
Managing Difficult
Behaviors
September 21, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Monday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Melissa Stanton
All Ages
Intermediate
Understanding why children are defiant, setting firm boundaries
with love and affection, decreasing defiant behaviors and setting
kids up for success.
Pathways: 3. Guidance and Behavior Management
$5
Beginning with
Mother Goose
September 22, 29 &
Spearfish
October 6, 2015
Classroom #10
Tuesdays
Jennifer Nelson
6:30 to 8:30 PM
0-3 Years
Intermediate
This training was created to help adults bring the joy of looking at $15
books and listening to stories and nursery rhymes into the lives of Series
very young children. Research makes it clear that the sooner
Only
children are exposed to all the wonders that books have to offer,
the more likely their language and literacy skills will blossom. If
books are part of infants' daily experiences, when they become
toddlers, they will make time for books - to look at on their own or
for an adult to read - every day. This training includes a set of
books and a canvas bag for each child care provider.
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
Social Emotional
Milestones Temperaments
September 24, 2015
Rapid City
Thursday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Jan Tysdal
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will explore how they can promote social
development by helping all children feel accepted and to
understand individual differences.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
Fundraising and
Record Keeping
September 24, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
All Ages
Intermediate
In this class, the cost of quality care will be explored and
participants will gain knowledge of fundraising and record
keeping. Pathways: 9. Program Management & Regulation
$5
3-5 Years
Beginner
Providers will gain knowledge and tools to provide an environment
that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children. Pathways: 1. Child
Growth & Development & 12. Age Appropriate Planning
FREE
fitCare: MOVING
Good for the Body
and the Brain
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
September 30, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Wednesday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Suzy Braun
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
October 2015 Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1 Understanding
Friday
Saturday
2
3
9
10
Behavior - Guidance
& Discipline
OST Core 8: Children
w/ Special Needs
5
4
6
Respiratory
Illnesses
7
Beginning with
Mother Goose
FAS Disorder Part 1
8 Respectful Care
Welcome to Child
Care: Learning
Environments
The Hiring Process
ELG Series
11
12
14 Infant, Child
13
ELG Series
19
Love & Logic
Parenting Series
20
ELG Series
Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder
Part 2
25
26 Infant, Child &
Welcome to Child
Care: Health & Safety
Group Care - More
Than Just Routines
Welcome to Child
Care: How Children
Learn
24
30
31
Discoveries of
Infancy - Brain
Development
28
Love & Logic
Parenting Series
23
Staff Retention
Director Series
Love & Logic
Parenting Series
17
Welcome to Child
Care: Guidance
22
21
27
Adult CPR
15 Environments for 16
& Adult CPR
Native American Day
18
Making It Happen Primary Caregiving
29 Special Needs -
OST: Social
Emotional
Learning Activities
ELG Series
Language
Development
Policies Writing &
Implementation
Halloween
October 2015 Training Calendar
Location
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Title Date/Day/Time & Instructor Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
I/T Entry Level:
Understanding
Behavior:
Guidance &
Discipline
October 1, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jan Tysdal
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will explore age appropriate strategies for
guiding children’s behavior and that every behavior is an attempt to
communicate. Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
OST Core #8
Children with
Special Needs
October 1, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6-12 Years
Beginner
Promoting inclusive care for children in OST programs.
Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children
$5
Respiratory
Illnesses
October 5, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #10
Deb Kuehn
0-12 Years
Intermediate
Participants will look at different respiratory illnesses they may
encounter. Pathways: 5. Identification and Prevention of
Communicable Diseases
$5
Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum
Disorder Part 1
October 5, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Nora Boesem
All Ages
All Levels
An overview of what FASD is and how the changes in the brain impact
a child’s behavior. Focus on learning will be on why FASD affects
behaviors the way it does. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
Early Learning
Guidelines
Series
October 5, 12, 19,
26, & November 2,
9, 16, 23, 30, &
December 7, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 5
3-5 Years
Intermediate
Welcome to
Child Care:
Learning
Environments
October 7, 2015
Wednesday
6:30-8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Beginner
Lesson 1: Introduction to the ELGs. Lesson 2: Helping children learn language and
$50
literacy using the ELGs. Lesson 3: Integrating language and literacy and supporting Series
children learning English. Lesson 4: Helping children learn math and science. Lesson Only
5: Promoting social emotional development and positive approaches to learning.
Lesson 6: Using assessment and the early learning scale to help children reach
standards. Lesson 7: Integrating the creative arts and learning through social studies.
Lesson 8: Establishing reliability on the early learning scale. Lesson 9: Promoting
health and physical development and working with families as partners on the ELGs.
Participants will gain an awareness of how the physical environment
affects how children and adults feel and act. In an attractive and well
designed environment, children are more purposefully engaged in
activities: Pathways: 11. Learning Environments
$5
October 2015 Training Calendar
Class Title
Location &
Date/Day/Time Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
The Hiring Process
October 8, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
We will discuss the considerations for the hiring process.
Interviewing skills and new hire orientation will be explored in this
class. Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
I/T Entry Level:
Respectful Care Making it Happen Primary Caregiving
October 8, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jan Tysdal
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will examine that quality care begins when they have
respect for each child’s abilities and point of view, and to understand
the value of small groups and low ratios for children. Pathways: 9.
Interpersonal Communication & Relationships
$5
October 13, 20, 27
Spearfish
& November 3, 10, Classroom #10
& 17, 2015
Jennifer Nelson
Tuesdays
6:30 to 8:30 PM
3-12 Years
All Levels
Module 1: Raising responsible kids. Module 2: The Love and Logic formula.
$50
Module 3: “C” stands for control that’s shared. Module 4: “O” is for ownership or $60
of the problem. Module 5: “O” is also for opportunity of thinking. Module 6: “L”
for a
Stands for let empathy and consequences do the teaching, and “let’s wrap it
Couple
up and take it home!” Pathways: Guidance & Behavior Management
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
October 14, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
Certification. Certificate good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Welcome to Child
Care: How Children
Learn
October 14, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Beginner
Participants will receive a blend of information and activities to
help them understand how children develop and learn.
Pathways: Age Appropriate Planning
$5
I/T Entry Level:
Environments for
Group Care - More
Than Just Routines
October 15, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jan Tysdal
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will explore the need to provide an environment that ensures
safety, promotes health and provides comfort. That young children need
an environment that is interesting and challenging that encourages
independence and free exploration. Pathways: 11. Learning Environments
$5
Welcome to Child
Care: Guidance
October 15, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Beginner
Participants will explore the various ways adults think about discipline
and get an overview of best practices for caregivers to help children learn
about what the expectations, are and how to control their own behavior.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder
Part 2
October 19, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Nora Boesem
All Ages
All Levels
The assumption for Part 2 is that the audience understands FASD and
how the brain is impacted at some level. There will be specific
intervention ideas for environments discussed for the provider.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
Director Series
October 21, 2015
Wednesday
12:30 to 2:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #10
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Beginner
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and
running a quality program. Most classes involve a speaker from
the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
FREE
Staff Retention
October 22, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
What skills are needed to retain, coach and recognize staff in early childcare?
Participants will learn to coach staff, foster positive communication and handle everyday staff issues. Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
I/T Entry Level:
Discoveries of
Infancy - Brain
Development
October 22, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jan Tysdal
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will examine how all children are born ready to learn
and that caregivers need to understand that early experiences
affect future learning. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
October 26, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Janet Smith
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
Certification. Certificate good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Welcome to Child
Care: Health &
Safety
October 26, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Beginner
Participants will receive a brief overview of SD’s health and safety
standards as well as a quick overview of best practices. Pathways:
OST - Social
Emotional Learning
Activities
October 28, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
5-8 Years
Intermediate
Participants will learn about social emotional learning skills and
ideas for teaching them to school age children.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
I/T Entry Level:
Special Needs Language
Development
October 29, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jan Tysdal
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will examine how they need to respond to all children as
individuals and to understand their role as a partner with parents in
providing quality care. Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children
$5
Policies Writing &
Implementation
October 29, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
We will cover the process of writing and implementing
policies for staff and parents.
Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
Love & Logic
Parenting Series
5. Identification & Prevention of Communicable Diseases & 6. Program Safety
November 2015 Training Calendar
Sunday
1
Monday
Tuesday
2 Normal Sexual
Adult CPR
Love & Logic
Parenting Series
ELG Series
9
4 Infant, Child &
3
Development
8
Wednesday
Veterans Day
15
17 Love & Logic
16
18 Director Series
Procedures;
Improving
Partnerships with
Staff and Parents
ELG Series
22
23 OST - Promoting 24
Let’s Eat! Natural
Learning
Opportunities for
Children
25
Saturday
6
7
13
14
20
21
27
28
OST Core #9
Program
Management &
Professionalism
19 Infant, Child
Parenting Series
Pick, Pick, Pick
Friday
OST - What’s Really
Going On Here?
Cultural Diversity
Love & Logic
Parenting Series
ELG Series
5
12 Harmonizing
11
10
Music & Young
Children
First Aid in an Early
Childhood Setting
Thursday
& Adult CPR
Welcome to
Child Care: Cultural
Diversity
26
Peaceful
Relationships
Thanksgiving
ELG Series
29
30
Dramatic Play Boxes
November 2015 Training Calendar
Location
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
All Ages
Advanced
Participants will learn what normal sexual development at the
different ages and development stages of children looks like.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
November 4, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Wednesday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
Certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
First Aid in an November 4, 2015
E - Learning
Early Childhood
Wednesday
Jennifer Nelson
Setting
6:30 to 8:00 PM
0-3 Years
All Levels
Participants will gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving hands-on instruction
that will enable them to perform first aid. Pathways: Basic First Aid
$5
6-12 Years
Intermediate
Participants will explore the value of conducting formal observations
in school-age programs, explore the characteristics of five different
types of observation and also look into principles for conducting
observations. Pathways: 4. Observing Children
$5
3-5 Years
Intermediate
Discussion about how music affects young children. Ideas of how to
use music to support emotional well-being.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
$5
Class Title
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Normal Sexual
Development
November 2, 2015
Spearfish
Monday
Classroom #10
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Deb Kuehn
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
OST - What’s November 5, 2015
Really Going On
Thursday
Here?
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Music and
Young
Children
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
November 9, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Monday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:30 PM Amber Roduner
Instructor Level
I/T Entry Level:
Harmonizing
Cultural Diversity
- Acknowledge,
Ask & Adapt
November 12,
2015
Thursday
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Jan Tysdal
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will explore the need to see that culture is a fundamental
building block in the development of a child’s identity and to
understand what culture actually means in the context of caring for
children. Pathways: 10. Cultural Diversity
$5
OST Core #9
Program
Management &
Professionalism
November 12,
2015 Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
6-12 Years
Beginner
Understanding and promoting effective program management skills
and continual professional growth. Pathways: 8. Program
Management & Regulation & 13. Professionalism
$5
November 2015 Training Calendar
Location
Class Title
Child’s Age
Level &
Date/Day/Time & Instructor Instructor Level
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Pick, Pick, Pick
November 16, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0-3 Years
Intermediate
Participants will take a look at some of the reasons for “Picky”
eaters, their behaviors, and some suggestions for dealing with
picky eaters. Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children
$5
Procedures;
Improving
Partnerships with
Staff and Parents
November 17, 2015
Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
E - Learning
Statewide
Region 2
All Ages
Intermediate
This class will focus on staff evaluations, organizing personnel
files, conflict resolution and planning successful staff
meetings. Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
Director Series
November 18, 2015
Spearfish
Wednesday
Classroom #10
12:30 to 2:30 PM Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Beginner
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and
running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker
from the community. Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
FREE
Let’s Eat! Natural
Learning
Opportunities for
Children
November 18, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Wednesday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Intermediate
Are your snack and meal times hectic and rushed times of your day?
We will look at how meal times can offer important natural learning
opportunities for children. Besides looking at providing nutritious foods,
you can use them to incorporate developmental challenges in your
routine. Look at how learning activities associated with meals and
snacks can become an integral part of your early childhood curriculum.
Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children
$5
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
November 19, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Thursday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
Certification. Certificate is good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Welcome to Child
Care: Cultural
Diversity
November 19, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Beginner
Participants will gain an awareness of the value in providing an
inclusive education that addresses not only cultural diversity but also
gender and differences in abilities. Pathways: 10. Cultural Diversity
$5
OST - Promoting
Peaceful
Relationships
November 23, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
5-12 Years
Intermediate
Understand the importance of promoting positive relationships
with parents.
Pathways: 9. Interpersonal Communication & Relationships
$5
3-5 Years
Intermediate
Dramatic play centers encourage children to develop language skills,
communication skills, and to learn about the real world as they recreate
real-life situations. Join me as we look at the why, how and what of
putting together dramatic play area themes. Pathways: 9. Interpersonal
Communication & Relationships & 11. Learning Environments
$5
Dramatic Play
Boxes
November 30, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Monday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Suzy Braun
Registration:
You may enroll by calling or e-mailing Debbie Hilt at 605-342-6464 or dhilt@rushmore.com. Payment for all classes is required at the
time of registration. Participants will be able to register 3 months of classes at a time. For example, starting in April you will be able to
register for classes being held in May, June, and July; in May you will be able to register for classes being held in June, July and August,
and so on. Updates, additions and corrections to the training catalog will be sent out via email and posted on Facebook. The ECC office
is closed on national and local holidays, but any classes that are scheduled on holidays will be held.
Cancellation Policy:
Classes with low enrollment will be canceled or rescheduled 1 business day prior to the scheduled date. 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 (www.facebook.com/earlychildhoodconnections).
E-Learning Guidelines:
All E-learning registrations close 48 hours prior to 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 difficulties it is not recommended that you use smart phones or
iPads 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.
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.
Again, thank you for considering Early Childhood Connections for your educational experiences.
Sincerely,
The Early Childhood Connections Team
www.EarlyChildhoodConnections.com - www.Facebook.com/EarlyChildhoodConnections
December 2015 Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
2
1
Thursday
Infant, Child, &
Adult CPR
Christmas Make
& Take
3
Friday
Saturday
4
5
11
12
18
19
25
26
Not Your Ordinary
Art: Photography
Welcome to Child
Care: Inclusion
6
7 Itchy Red Bumps
9 OST - Guiding the
8
Behavior of
Individual Children
Stress Management Tips to Keep You
Sane & Happy
10 Responding to
Families - Protective
Urges
Infant, Child & Adult
CPR
OST Core #10:
Families, Community
& Schools
16
17 Celebrating with
ELG Series
13
14 First Aid in an
Early Childhood
Setting
15
Director Series
Welcome to Child
Care: Professionalism
& Communication
Welcome to Child
Care: Program
Management
& Regulation
20
21
22
Child Abuse
& Neglect
27
28
Cultural Diversity
23
24
fitCare: FOOD for
Living Life
29
Christmas Eve
30
Christmas Day
31
New Year’s Eve
December 2015 Training Calendar
Location
Class Title
Date/Day/Time & Instructor
Child’s Age
Level &
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
Instructor Level
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
December 2, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Wednesday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Greg Hilt
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information and
hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for Red Cross
Certification. Certificate good for 2 years. Pathways: CPR
$30
Christmas Make
and Take
December 2, 2015
Spearfish
Wednesday
Classroom #10
6:30 to 8:30 PM Jennifer Nelson
3-5 Years
Beginner
A fun night of creating activities for children for the holidays.
Explore how to let their creativity lead the activities!
Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
0-5 Years
Beginner
Participants will receive a brief overview of the federal legislation
that addresses the needs of children with disabilities along with
basic information about welcoming all children into early childhood
programs. Pathways: 15. Inclusion of All Children
$5
3-8 Years
Intermediate
Explore using different mediums for creative expression. There will
be an opportunity to highlight your young artists’ creations with a
Gallery Exhibit at the Dahl Fine Arts Center during the Week of the
Young Child. Pathways: 12. Age Appropriate Planning
$5
All Ages
All Levels
Review different types of stress, how stress impacts us daily, and
practical ways to address and reduce stress.
Pathways: 13. Professionalism
$5
Welcome to Child December 2, 2015
Wednesday
Care: Inclusion
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Not Your
Ordinary Art:
Photography
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
December 3, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Thursday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Suzy Braun
Stress
December 7, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Management Monday
Classroom #13
Tips to Keep You 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Kelcey Roberts
Sane and Happy
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
December 2015 Training Calendar
Location
Class Title
Date/Day/Time
Child’s Age
Level &
& Instructor
Instructor Level
Itchy Red Bumps
December 7, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Spearfish
Classroom #10
Deb Kuehn
OST - Guiding the
Behavior of
Individual Children
December 9, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Infant, Child
& Adult CPR
December 9, 2015
Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Class Description/Pathways
Cost
0-8 Years
Intermediate
Is it Chicken Pox or Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease? This
training reviews safety standards for early childhood programs.
Learn about common childhood illnesses, communicable
illnesses, identification and prevention. Pathways: 5.
Identification and Prevention of Communicable Diseases
$5
Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Suzy Braun
5-12 Years
Intermediate
Participants will look at positive approaches to guiding
individual’s behavior, look at some strategies for your
environment, and look at some common causes of conflict.
Pathways: 3. Guidance & Behavior Management
$5
Spearfish
Classroom #10
Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
All Levels
This introductory course includes First Responders information
and hands-on experience with CPR mannequins required for
Red Cross Certification. Certificate good for 2 years.
Pathways: CPR
$30
I/T Entry Level:
Responding to
Families Protective Urges
December 10, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Thursday
Classroom #13
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Jan Tysdal
0-3 Years
Beginner
Participants will understand the value of communicating with
parents each day and appropriate tools to meet this
expectation. Pathways: 14. Partnerships with Parents
$5
OST Core #10 Families,
Communities, and
Schools
December 10, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
6-12 Years
Beginner
Developing positive, interactive partnerships with families,
schools, and the community.
Pathways: 14. Partnerships with Parents
$5
0-3 Years
All Levels
Participants gain knowledge related to common childhood
accidents and injuries in addition to receiving hands-on
instruction that will enable caregivers to perform first aid.
Pathways: First Aid
$5
0-5 Years
Beginner
Participants will receive a brief overview of SD’s regulations
and licensing standards as well as a quick overview of creating
a lesson plan.
Pathways: 8. Program Management & Regulation
$5
E - Learning
Statewide
Suzy Braun
First Aid in an Early December 14, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Monday
Classroom #13
Childhood Setting
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Janet Smith
Welcome to Child
Care: Program
Management &
Regulation
December 14, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
Director Series
December 16, 2015
Spearfish
Wednesday
Classroom #10
12:30 to 2:30 PM Jennifer Nelson
All Ages
Beginner
Topics are explored that are pertinent to being a director and FREE
running a quality program. Most classes will involve a speaker
from the community.
Pathways: 1. Child Growth & Development
Celebrating with
Cultural Diversity
December 17, 2015 Rapid City ECC
Classroom #13
Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Jan Tysdal
0-5 Years
All Levels
Holidays can be a challenge when working with families who
may not celebrate the same days and in the same ways. Participants will explore ways to support and respect all families of
various cultures. Pathways: 10. Cultural Diversity
$5
Welcome to Child
Care:
Professionalism &
Communication
December 17, 2015
Thursday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
0-5 Years
Beginner
Participants will explore ways to build relationships and
communicate effectively with parents and co-workers.
Pathways: 13. Professionalism
$5
Child Abuse
& Neglect
December 21, 2015
Monday
6:30 to 8:00 PM
E - Learning
Suzy Braun
All Ages
All Levels
This training will explain how to recognize child abuse, how to
report it, and understanding the role of the child care provider.
Pathways: 2. Child Abuse & Neglect
$5
3-5 Years
Beginner
Providers will gain knowledge and tools to provide an
environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for children in
their care. Pathways: 7. Nutrition for Children
& 11. Learning Environments
FREE
fitCare: FOOD for
Living Life
December 22, 2015
Spearfish
Classroom #10
Tuesday
Jennifer Nelson
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Register for classes by emailing dhilt@rushmore.com or calling 605-342-6464
DON’T WAIT ‘TIL
Remember to get
your 2015 training
hours in before the
December rush!
Family Child Care employees need
6 hours of training credits and
employees of Child Care Centers
need 20 hours!
Our classes fill up fast, and you
will not be able to get all the hours
you need in one or even 2 short
months! Plan ahead and start taking
classes now!
You can register for classes
3 months prior to the session date.
Call Deb at 605-342-6464 to start
your trainings before you feel the
pinch later in the year!
Have You Heard the News?
You Don’t Need “CEU’s”
According to the CDA Renewal Handbook sent out to
CDA students by the CDA Council:
In order to renew your CDA Credential you must provide documented proof of training related to your
CDA Credential setting…. You can gain additional education
through participation in a wide variety of training courses available
in the field, including training from in-service workshops and
association-sponsored events that offer continuing education units,
course credit or clock hours. To meet the minimum requirements
for CDA renewal, you may choose one of the following types of
training:
4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• One 3 credit-hour course (college credits)
• 45 clock hours of training in early childhood development
for Infant/Toddler, Preschool and Family Child Care settings
OR adult learning for Home Visitor CDAs...
•
ECC will still offer CEU’s but will be charging $15 per CEU in order to cover the
staff time needed to review homework.
If you would like more information, please refer to your CDA Renewal packet or
get your parent’s permission to log on to www.cdacouncil.org.
Early Childhood Connections
2218 Jackson Blvd. Ste #4
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-342-6464
1-888-999-7759
Thank you for considering Early Childhood Connections as a place to receive quality, affordable training for your
program. We feel this schedule includes many diverse opportunities to expand your knowledge in the child care field.
Early Childhood Connections is located at 2218 Jackson Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702. Our office is located at the front of the
building in suites #3 and #4. Our classroom is located around the back of the building in suite #13, which is the first suite on the
right (From the front of the building, turn right on State St., then another right into the alley behind the building).