The Quality Care Connections Quarterly
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Professional Development Services for Lane County's Early Learning Workforce
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QCC Updates, Information, and Reminders
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Hello everyone. We hope you enjoy our Spring Quarterly. If you have any feedback on the newsletter, please let us know! We want to be sure we are sharing information, news, and updates with you that are meaningful and relevant to your work as a child care provider and early educator in Lane County. Please take a moment to read below for a couple of reminders and requests.
We strive to keep provider accounts up-to-date on our email list and class registration software program. Having accurate contact information for you is vital to keeping you informed of professional development opportunities, news from the Early Learning Division and Office of Child Care, and information about potential scholarships, grants, and networks. Please email us right away if your phone number, address, or email has changed. And, for programs that manage employees, please let us know when you have staff changes. It is so much easier for you to enroll your employees into a class or conference when your staff list is current.
As a reminder, our office is typically open Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. And, we are currently now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6:00 p.m. Please note that we are a small office, with just seven employees. We are often on the phone or out visiting programs (our favorite part of the job!) so we are not always able to answer the phone right away. Please be assured that if you leave a voicemail, it is always our goal to return your call within one business day. When you leave a message, please speak clearly and slowly, and leave your full name, phone number, the reason for your call, and the best time to reach you. Thanks for helping us stay in touch with you!
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Quick Look: Spring 2019 Trainings
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Registration for Quality Care Connections' classes begins on
Monday, April 1. Don't delay as many of our classes fill up quickly!
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Upcoming QCC Professional Development Trainings
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April Classes
Saturday, April 6:
- Developmental Screening in Child Care
Saturday, April 6:
- Creating a Connection - Keeping Parents Engaged
Tuesday, April 9:
- Exploring Diversity in Children's Literature (In Cottage Grove)
Monday, April 15:
- Early Childhood Cares: Supporting Children's Self-Regulation Using Books, Activities, and Calm Spaces
Thursday, April 18:
- Professional Development and the Oregon Registry
Saturday, April 20:
- From Babysitter to Business Owner
Saturday, April 27:
- Practices in Developing Contracts
Saturday, April 27:
- Eat Healthy, Be Well: Nutrition in Child Care
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May and June Classes
Saturday, May 4:
- Supporting Boys in Early Childhood Education Programs
Saturday, May 4:
- Using Child Development to Guide Behavior
Tuesday, May 7:
- Game Power! Harnessing the Energy of your Kids through Games
Thursday, May 9:
- Working with Difficult Parents: Building Positive Parent Partnerships
Saturday, May 11:
- Supporting Children with Autism in Early Childhood Education Settings
Tuesday, May 14:
- Working with Families (In Cottage Grove)
Wednesday, May 15:
- Early Childhood Cares: Exploring Diversity through Emergent Curriculum (Part 2)
Wednesday, May 22:
- We Are - We Will: A Look at Practices and Principles of Equity
Saturday, June 8:
- Creating a Calm Down Corner
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Safety Set and Core Classes
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CPR/First Aid
Our five-hour Pediatric CPR/First Aid classes take place on the Saturdays below, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25
June 1, 15
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CPR/First Aid-Challenge Course
This CPR/First Aid course is only for those who have a CURRENT First Aid/CPR card that they are able to bring to the training to show the instructor. Be sure to sign up well BEFORE your card expires to take advantage of this class.
Wednesday, April 24; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Family Child Care Overview
This course is required for those interested in becoming a Registered Family Child Care Provider.
Thursday, May 16; 6:00-9:00 p.m.
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Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN)
This is an in-person option for the online RRCAN training required of all licensed providers.
(Click
here
to take the free, online version.)
Tuesday, May 21; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety
This is an in-person option for the online Health and Safety training required of all licensed providers and those caring for children receiving DHS subsidy.
(Click
here to take the free, online version.)
Wednesday, May 29; 6:30-8:30 p.m
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DHS Child Care Orientation
This class is mandatory for providers interested in offering DHS subsidized child care.
Friday, April 12; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Thursday, May 30; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Class Policies, Tips, and Reminders
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Policies
Registration closes at 1:00 p.m. on the day of class. For Saturday classes, registration closes at 1:00 pm on the Friday before class.
If you show up to class without prior registration, you will not be admitted.
Cancellations must be received at least 24 hours before the start of class to receive a credit on your account.
Class fees are not refundable.
No children are allowed in class, with the exception of breastfeeding infants.
For weather conditions, follow procedures found on LCC's website at
www.lanecc.edu, or listen to KLCC, FM 89.7.
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Tips
Instructors do not have access to climate control in the classroom. We recommend that you dress in layers to ensure your comfort.
Reminders:
First Aid/CPR certifications are good for two years. Classes fill up quickly, so plan ahead and register today!
The First Aid/CPR
Challenge Course
is only available to those possessing a current, valid infant and child CPR and first aid card.
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Confused About Training Requirements?
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The training requirements for licensing can be confusing, especially when the rules and regulations change. To be sure you understand your requirements, please feel free to contact us at QCC, or speak with your licensing specialist.
As a reminder, licensed child care providers must attend professional development trainings each year. And a portion of the trainings you take must specifically be in "child development." Click on the buttons to the right to better understand how many training hours you need.
So how do you know which courses are considered "child development"? It's easy to figure out! ALL of the Core Knowledge Categories (CKC) are considered child development, except those beginning with the letter "P". Thus, the two CKC's that do not count as Child Development are:
- Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development
- Program Management
Additionally, be aware that the most Safety, Health, and Nutrition courses count as part of your
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child development training requirement.
HOWEVER, your Safety Set classes, which include the courses below, are NOT considered Child Development courses:
- First Aid/CPR
- Infant Safe Sleep
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Food Handler's certification
- Child Care Health and Safety
Click on the buttons below for more information on the required trainings for family child care providers and child care center staff.
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State Reimbursements for Child Care Providers
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Did you know you may be reimbursed for some of the costs associated with being a child care provider? Check out these great opportunities!
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CPR/First Aid Reimbursement for Assistant I and Aide I
Aide 1 and Assistant 1 providers are now required to maintain a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid card. Because the State understands this can be a hardship for providers, they will now reimburse those employees for the cost of the certification. Staff working at Certified Centers are only eligible for reimbursement if their title is
Aide 1. Staff working at Family Child Care facilities are only eligible if their title is
Assistant 1. Titles must match what is on file with the Office of Child Care.
To receive your reimbursement, complete the reimbursement request form and Substitute W-9 form. Send these two documents along with a copy of the completed training certificate
and the original receipt to the address on the request form. Invoices submitted with missing data and/or signatures will have payment held until completed form is received. Click the link below to access the appropriate documents.
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Lead Testing Reimbursement for Licensed and DHS Providers
All licensed and DHS providers, including both family providers and child care centers, are now eligible to be reimbursed for the cost of lead testing as well as the cost of purchase and installation for a lead filter and/or new faucet (as required for corrective action.)
To receive your reimbursement, complete the Lead Testing Reimbursement form and Substitute W-9 form. Send these two documents
and a copy of your receipts to the address on the reimbursement form. Invoices submitted with missing data and/or signatures will have payment held until completed form is received. Click the links below to access the appropriate documents.
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Professional Development Recognition for Providers
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Oregon Registry is a voluntary statewide program that documents and recognizes the professional achievements of people who work in the childhood care and education profession. Once you are enrolled in the system, you can upload your education and training documents. You can view your account and print a Professional Development Statement by visiting
https://my.oregonregistryonline.org/.
The
Oregon Registry Steps
are a sequence of twelve steps based on your training and education in the childhood care and education field. When you submit a Step Application, the Registry will review your documentation and assign you a Step.
Education Awards
are payments that reward child care and education professionals for educational achievements and encourage continued training and education. When you apply for a Step 3 through 12 on the Oregon Registry, you may be eligible for a $100-$200 Education Award. Be sure to complete the “Education Award Eligibility Supplement Form” in the
Oregon Registry Step Application
. To be eligible for an Education Award, you must be working in an Office of Child Care (OCC) licensed facility or you must be a Department of Human Services (DHS) active provider.
Additionally, achieving a Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry can help your program meet Spark standards, and will look great on your resume! Quality Care Connections staff can help you increase your steps and earn education awards. Give us a call at 541-463-3954. For more information about the Oregon Registry, please visit:
https://www.pdx.edu/occd/oregon-registry-educators.
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Helpful Resources for Providers and Families
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Super Duper Publications
This great website sells educational materials for both typically-developing kids and those experiencing special needs.
In addition to the great items you can purchase to support teaching and inclusion, they also have hundreds of free handouts you can print and distribute to your staff and families. The handouts are a great tool for sharing information about a huge variety of topics, such as inclusion, autism, illnesses, child development, feeding issues, behavior, and more.
Visit this website by clicking
here.
Click this link to go to the Handy Handouts page by clicking
here.
Click on the document below to see an example of one of the many resources you can download for free:
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Imagination Library
Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library to make books more available to young children, because early experience with reading is so important to their futures.
Families who live in Eugene city limits can sign up their kids, ages birth through four, and Imagination Library will send each child a new book every month. The books are a
free
gift for the kids to keep. The purpose is to help local children become "reading ready" by the time they start kindergarten. Reading with young children is proven to make a big difference to their future success.
The program is supported by the Dollywood Foundation, combined with local donations from each participating community. In Eugene, the local donations are being raised by the
Eugene Public Library Foundation
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Please share this wonderful program with your families! Click on the link below for more information.
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Upcoming Local, Regional, and State-Wide Professional Development Opportunities
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Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Spring Conference
Date: Friday, April 12-Saturday, April 13
Cost: $160 for 1 day or $300 for two days. Scholarships may still be available.
Location: Linn-Benton Community College in Albany
OrPATS - Supporting Children with Autism and
Other Developmental Delays in Early Childhood Settings
Date: Saturday, May 11; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Lane Community College in Eugene
Presenter: Oregon Program for Autism Training Sites & Supports (OrPATS)
To view the flyer for this training, click
here.
Opal School Symposium
Date: Wednesday, June 19-Friday, June 21
Cost: $595. Scholarships may be available.
Location:Portland, Oregon
To register and for more information:
Early Childhood Summer Institute
Date: Monday, June 24-Thursday, June 27
Cost: Not published yet
Location: Bend, Oregon
For a more complete list of 2019 early education and child care professional development opportunities in and around Oregon and the United States, click
here
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This is a new feature of our quarterly newsletter. If you are looking for a new job in child care and early education in Lane County, please take a look and contact the appropriate programs for more information! If you have a job to post, please email a brief job announcement in the body of your message or as a PDF to heltonk@lanecc.edu. Please include the name of the employer, the position, pay and benefits,, and how to apply. The newsletter comers out quarterly; the next release dates are April 1, June 24, and September 30. All job postings must be received
at least one week prior to the release date.
Employer: Newberry Child Development Center at the Downtown Athletic Club (DAC)
Position: Full-time Assistant Director and Preschool/PreK Teacher
Compensation: $14-$16 depending on experience; Membership to DAC
Click
here for a full job announcement.
Employer: Eugene Child Development Center (Formerly EWEB CDC)
Position: Full-time Cook
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Email your resume and three professional references to
jobs@ewebcdc.com
Employer: Eugene Child Development Center (Formerly EWEB CDC)
Position: Full-time Lead Toddler Teacher
Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience
Email your resume and three professional references to
jobs@ewebcdc.com
Employer: International School of Modern Technology
Position: Full-time Preschool Teacher
Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience
For more information, please call or text 541-285-1916
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