Volume 2 | Spring 2018
The Quality Care Connections Quarterly
Professional Development Services for Lane County's Early Learning Workforce
Turn ORO training hours into free credits at Lane Community College
Are you a Step 7, or higher, on the Oregon Registry? Consider taking advantage of this exciting opportunity to earn credit by assessment for the trainings you have already taken.

Individuals who have earned a Step 7 on the Oregon Registry can apply to have their professional development hours translated to 13 college credits at Lane Community College. Individuals will receive credit for the following classes:

  • ECE 140 - Theory and Supervised Teaching
  • ECE 150 - Creative Activities for Young Children
  • ECE 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
  • ECE 105 - Health and Safety in Early Childhood Education
  • HDFS 226 - Child Development

If you are interested in applying for these credits based on your step in ORO, please contact Alex Curtis for details at 541-463-3309 or curtisa@lanecc.edu
Upcoming Conferences
Oregon AEYC
Infant Toddler Institute
and Professional Development Institute
at Lane Community College
Friday and Saturday, April 20 & 21, 2018

Oregon Parenting Educators Conference
Monday and Tuesday, May 21 & 22, 2018
at Oregon State University

Annual Early Childhood Summer Institute
Free professional development opportunity
Monday - Thursday, June 25 - 28, 2018
at South Albany High School

Help Recruit for KITS - a Free and Exciting Program
Check out the information below on Lane County's free Kids in Transition to School (KITS) program. If you care for children who are preparing to enter kindergarten in the school districts listed below, consider taking the time to share this valuable information with the parents and families you serve.

Apply for Oregon's Family Child Care Scholarship





The Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education (OCCD), in partnership with the Early Learning Division and AFSCME/Oregon Child Care Providers Together, has recently announced the launch of Oregon’s Family Child Care Scholarship Program.

Oregon’s Family Child Care Scholarship provides financial support to individuals for the purpose of professional development in the early learning field. The scholarship is available to individuals named as the Provider on an Oregon Registered Family or Certified Family Child Care license. Scholarships are available first come, first served through June 30, 2019 for a total determined by scholarship type (college coursework, training, conference, or credential).

For details, or to apply, click here.
Quick Look: Winter 2018 Trainings
April
  • 4/14/18            Family Child Care Overview
  • 4/16/18            Early Childhood CARES: Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
  • 4/18/18           Build Self-Esteem, Self-Regulation, and Collaboration in After-School Programs
  • 4/21/18            First Aid & CPR
  • 4/25/18            Professional Development
  • 4/27/18`           DHS Orientation
  • 4/28/18            First Aid & CPR
  • 4/28/18            Positive Strategies to Support Young Children with Special Needs in Inclusive

May
  • 5/1/18              First Aid & CPR
  • 5/5/18              Connecting Life Skills with Behavior Management for Preschoolers
  • 5/9/18              Family Child Care Overview
  • 5/10/15            The Therapeutic Approach
  • 5/12/18            First Aid & CPR
  • 5/12/18            Exploring Observation Techniques and Methods
  • 5/12/18            Unspoken Communication
  • 5/12/18            First Aid & CPR
  • 5/15/18            Sciencing! STEM Thinking in the Early Childhood Classroom
  • 5/19/18            First Aid & CPR
  • 5/22/18            Music and Movement Enrichment
  • 5/23/18            First Aid & CPR Challenge Class - must possess current certification
  • 5/31/18            DHS Orientation
June                  
  • 6/218               Risk and Protective Factors in Early Childhood: Enhancing Resilience 
  • 6/7/18              Cultivating Children's Play Through Puppetry and Storytelling
  • 6/9/18              First Aid & CPR
  • 6/12/18            Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN)
Registration begins Monday, April 2nd
Online Trainings, click on the title below to be directed to test at any time


Reminder
CPR/First Aid certifications are good for two years. Classes fill up quickly, so plan ahead and register today!

Career opportunity:
Director of the Vivian Olum Child Development Center at the University of Oregon
The University is seeking a highly experienced early care and education leader to serve as the Director of the center. The center’s mission is to serve the child care needs of faculty and staff families, operates early childhood and school age programs in seven classrooms, and serves over 100 children daily. Located on campus, the center has approximately 20 teaching staff, UO student employees, and an administrative staff of an assistant director, program coordinator and business manager.
How to Apply:
View the full position announcement at: