Do you already have all your documents together? Call to schedule an appointment with your CARES liaison as soon as possible. Give yourself the peace of mind of knowing your application is handled and complete BEFORE the deadline. Child Action, Inc. is open from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. We encourage appointments, but they are not required. Allow yourself 10 minutes to have your packet reviewed when you bring it in.

 

Documents required vary by track, so consult your booklet or visit your track's pages here: CARES 2013 Resources

 

Copies are acceptable for everything except your Letter of Employment Verification. Please be sure it is an original. If you have questions about any documentation, don't hesitate to call - (916) 369-0191.

 

All documents must be received by Friday, February 14.

There are open spaces in American River College's ECE 422 and ECE 432 for Spring 2014. Both classes are at Natomas. Advanced Coordination and Supervision of Child Development Programs, ECE 422 (3 units) is scheduled for Wednesdays 6:00-9:05 p.m. The prerequisite is ECE 420 with a grade of "C" or better. Leadership in Diversity, ECE 432 (3 units) is scheduled for Mondays 6:00-9:05 p.m. at Natomas. The prerequisite is ECE 430 with a grade of "C" or better. Go to ARC's website to register. Last registration day is February 2!

 

 Training Opportunities

 

Quality Child Care Collaborative is offering the following trainings in the coming months. For dates, times and locations, please see our Calendar of Events.
(These trainings are CARES & CCIP Approved.)

• Happiest Baby on the Block
• Understanding Temperament
• Infant Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome
• Impacts of Violence on Children
• Discipline with Dignity

Please send the following pieces of information to Isela Murrieta - [email protected] or (916) 244-1959.

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Name of agency/organization
• Work Zip Code
• Position/Job Title
• Training and date you are registering for

 

Northern California ECE Directors' 16th Annual Director Seminar

 

The 16th Annual Seminar for directors, site supervisors and large family child care owners will be held on March 7 and 8 at the Marconi Conference Center in Marin County. This opportunity is limited to professionals who supervise and evaluate other adults in ECE programs located within sponsoring college districts (Los Rios, Mendocino, Sierra, Woodland, and Yuba). It will feature Judith Burden as keynote speaker from Community Care Licensing Advocate Program and director mentors sharing ideas and best practices. Registration is $75 before January 31 and $125 after. For more information or to register, contact Nancy Mack at (530) 662-9637 or [email protected]

 

 

CAEYC offers an on-line conversation with Janet Gonzalez-Mena

 

Starting Monday, January 27, Janet Gonzalez-Mena will be answering questions about diversity, and honoring differences in early care and education programs. Janet Gonzalez-Mena, MA, is a highly respected early childhood consultant, trainer, infant specialist, diversity specialist, and writer. She taught in the California community college system for more than thirty years and is currently part of the faculty for WestEd's Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) and Beginning Together, a training program for adults working with children with special needs.  An on-line Question & Answer session lasting five days and supported by NAEYC is available HERE  Janet will accept any questions and would like to hear about your experiences with diversity! She looks forward to hearing from you.