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What's New

New 2010 Schedule of Train the Trainer Courses!

 

The Nurtured Heart Approach: 

¨ 2010 August 5-August 21, Chats on Thursdays August 5, 12, 19@ 7-7:45 PM CST

Children’s Development: What to Expect and When to Be Concerned: 

¨ 2010 September 20 – October 6, Chats on Mondays September 20, 27 and October 4 @ 8:00-8:45 PM CST

Sensory Processing Disorder:

 

¨ 2010 October 18 – November 3, Chats on Mondays October 18, 25, and November 1 @ 8:00-8:45 PM CST

 

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Overview and Basic Strategies for Inclusion in Community Settings

¨ 2010 August 2- 18, Chats on Mondays August 2, 9, 16 @ 8:00-8:45 PM CST

ADHD: Including Children in Community Settings

 

¨ 2010 October 11 – October 27, Chats Monday @ October 11, 18, and 25 7:00- 7:45 PM CST 
 

Six Keys: Strategies for Promoting Children’s Mental Health in Early Childhood Programs: 

 

¨ 2010 September 7 – October 4, Chats Monday nights Sept. 13, 20, 27 and Oct 4 @ 7:00 – 7:45 PM CST

 

Consultation and Support for Inclusion in Community Settings (Can be a tailored training)

 

¨ 2010 September 7 – October 7, Chats on Tuesdays September 14, 21, 28, and October 5 @ 1:30-2:15 PM CST

 


The Inclusion in Child Care Project by the Center for Inclusive Child Care: An Evaluation Report

The Center for Inclusive Child Care was funded by the Minnesota Department of Education to increase access to high quality information and trainings on best practices in the inclusion of children with disabilities. Right now in Minnesota, this need is especially great in the more remote areas of the state and with families and early care and education professionals who have a linguistic barrier that prevents them from accessing the necessary training and services. Already posed to provide high quality trainings through a Train the Trainer model, the Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC) focused on improving the delivery system for their services and developing innovative techniques for reaching these audiences.

To read the full evaluation report submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education, please click the link below:

www.inclusivechildcare.org/pdf/CICC_MDE_report_FINAL.pdf


The Pathways to Quality Project by the Center for Inclusive Child Care: An Evaluation Report

 

The Center for Inclusive Child Care was funded by the McKnight Foundation to increase access to high quality information and trainings on best practices in the inclusion of children with disabilities. Right now in Minnesota, this need is especially great in the more remote areas of the state, with families and child care professionals who have a linguistic barrier that prevents them from accessing the necessary training and services, and with school age populations. Already posed to provide high quality trainings through a Train the Trainer model, the Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC) focused on improving the delivery system for their services and developing innovative techniques for reaching these audiences.

To read the full evaluation report submitted to the McKnight Foundation, please click the link below:

www.inclusivechildcare.org/pdf/CICC_McKnight_FINAL_report.pdf


U.S. Department of Education Launches Early Learning Initiative Web Page

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a new web page devoted to early learning. According to the announcement, the web page is designed to include information about:

·         key programs, funding opportunities, resources and publications, technical assistance, and interagency work.

·         early learning in the Administration’s proposal for reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

·         investments in early learning across Departments.

The page includes presentation materials, a webinar, blog posts, and public comments from our Listening and Learning about Early Learning tour. 

The link to this new webpage is: www.ed.gov/early-learning.

 


Learning Center

New Info Modules

 New Info Modules available now.

 Dads & Early Literacy - How to Support Dads in their Role as Literacy Role-Models

Early Literacy for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs

Early Literacy for Preschool Children with Special Needs

Emergent Literacy Kindergarten Readiness and Transition

The CICC online Info Modules short click-through tutorials are designed to provide an overview on various disability topics. An integrated quiz tests for specific knowledge, and a perfect score is followed with a link to a free certificate of completion good for a .25 clock hour.


New Self-Study Courses

The Meaning of Inclusion: Practical and Philosophical Implications

Disability Law and Data Privacy

BEAM (Bridging Education And Mental Health)

(Anxiousness) Helping the Child Who is Anxious

Self-study courses offer an in-depth approach on many topics. They include visual click through units and an MP3 audio version for download or online listening, plus supplemental handouts. Register online and take all courses for free. Pass the optional exam and you can receive a certificate good for one CEU (there is a $25 per CEU processing fee). Expect up to 10 hours for course completion.


Consultation

CICC Specialized Cadre of Master Inclusion Consultants

Center for Inclusive Child Care Consultants provide support to early childhood and school age care professionals to assist them in the successful inclusion and retention of children with special needs and challenging behaviors. Recently a group of consultants was recruited to form a specialized cadre of Master Inclusion Consultants. Each of these consultants has completed the inclusion consultation training offered by CICC and has begun the professional endorsement process offered through Minnesota Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (MAIECMH). This endorsement program was originally developed by the Michigan Infant Mental Health Association to promote and document the professional development of infant, early childhood, family service, health and mental health professionals with a focus on the provision of culturally sensitive services to promote relationship-based infant and early childhood mental health. The cadre of Master Inclusion Consultants will participate in extensive reflective supervision with a licensed mental health professional. CICC staff is committed to the implementation of a reflective practice model of supervision and consultation to enhance the services that we provide to children, families, and early care and school age professionals.

 

If you are interested in finding out more information or seek consultation services, please contact Dea Anderson at 612-767-5159 or dea@inclusivechildcare.org. Consultation services are available at no cost to parents or providers. These services are supported by funding provided by Minnesota Department of Human Services and McKnight Foundation.    


Trainer Consultant

The Inclusion Series
The Center for Inclusive Child Care and Child Care Resource and Referral are offering an exciting new opportunity for professional development called The Inclusion Series. This will be a series of eight 2-hour courses (16 inservices hours total) delivered by CICC specialized inclusion trainers.   There will be 4 sessions on:
Part 1: Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Environment/Curriculum
             Sessions: More Alike than Different
                                Inclusion: Developmentally Appropriate Care for All Children
Core Competency Content Area: Child Growth and Development
CDA Content Area: Maintaining professionalism; Principles of child growth and development
 
Part 2: Child Development
                Sessions: Children’s Development: What to Expect and When to Be Concerned
                                   Sharing Concerns with Parents & Referral
Core Competency Content Area: Child Growth and Development; Families and Communities
CDA Content Area: Observing and recording behavior; Physical and emotional development; Productive family relationships
 
Part 3: Behavioral Disabilities
                Sessions: Sensory Processing Disorder
                    Including Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
 Core Competency Content Area: Child Growth and Development
CDA Content Area: Social and emotional development           
 
Part 4: Guidance
                Sessions: Children’s Behavior: The Importance of the Practitioner’s Role
                                   Observation: Finding the Function of the Behavior
Core Competency Content Area: Learning Environment; Interactions with Children
CDA Content Area: Observing and recording behavior; Social and emotional development
 
You must attend all 4 sessions to receive certification. Your cost will be $125.00 . Part of the cost of the series is underwritten by the McKnight Foundation and the Minnesota Department of Education.
Materials you receive for attending as part of your fee include:
·         Supporting Sensory Preferences in Young Children ($15 value)
·         Birth to Three Development Brochures/Wall Chart
Other Incentives:
·         Qualifies for REETAIN Grant
·         Opportunity to apply for a CCRR Grant to have training dollars reimbursed
·         One drawing in each district for Sensory Kit ($40 value)
 
Questions? Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral Network or for locations call
1-888-291-9811.

Workshops & Trainings

U of M Series for MACMH Training Series
FASD: The Real Deal, Imitators, & What Lies Ahead - July 29, 2010 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

This workshop covers risks and trends in prenatal alcohol use and the latest tools and guidelines to clinically diagnose various types of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Clues to look for that separate these diagnoses from disorders that mimic FASD; an overview of recent research on the developmental trajectory of the varying forms of FASD; and thoughts on outcomes for children and families will be discussed.
Location: Eagan Community Center, Eagan

Coordinated Interventions with School, Home, & Healthcare for FASD - August 2, 2010 - 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

This workshop provides a detailed description and rationalization of several practical, evidence-based intervention practices aimed at improving the lives of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in school, home, and healthcare environments. A case will be made that coordinating these efforts can lead to even better outcomes in all settings, and attendees will learn strategies to facilitate a successful coordinated intervention model for FASD.
Location: Southdale Public Library, Edina

Can We Heal the Brain in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders? -  August 2, 2010 - 1:30-3:00 p.m.

This workshop will look at recent brain imaging research at the U of MN that shows brain abnormalities in children exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. What these findings may suggest about the links between brain development and common cognitive and behavioral difficulties in children with FASD will be discussed. Hear about a new study that is the first to investigate a nutrient-based treatment aimed at improving brain development in children with FASD.
Location: Southdale Public Library, Edina

For more information or to register, visit: http://www.macmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MTSsum7.pdf

Save the Date! January 12-14, 2011

Strong Foundations: Minnesota's Birth-to-Three Conference for Healthy Development

State of the Baby: Using a Developmental Lens

Building common ground to promote child health and well-being.

Watch for more information this summer and fall about requests for presentation proposals, keynote speakers, registration, and more.




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