What's New
2013 Schedule of TOT's is Now Available
The 2013 schedule for CICC Training of Trainer courses is now available
Updated National Health and Safety Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Public Health Association (APHA), and the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) recently released the 3rd edition of Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs (updated as of January 2012). These national standards provide the most current information on quality health and safety practices and policies that should be followed in early care and education settings. Chapter 8 is dedicated to children with special health care needs and disabilities.
Partners in Policymaking®: A Leadership Training Program
Partners in Policymaking® is a leadership training program designed for parents of young children with developmental disabilities and adults with disabilities. The program teaches leadership skills, and the process of developing positive partnerships with elected officials and others who make policy decisions about services used by you and your family. For more information, access the flyer here.
Registration is Now Open for the 9th Annual CICC Inclusion Institute!
The Center for Inclusive Child Care is now accepting registrations for the 9th Annual Inclusion Institute: Together We Can! Promote Quality Inclusion. Due to construction, this year’s conference will take place at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, MN. Six in-service hours, one CEU, and/or one college credit will be available for attending the conference. More information and registration materials can be accessed on the CICC website Annual Conference page. Sessions this year cover a variety of topics that promote quality inclusion like: Language Development: What to Expect and When to Help; Asthma, Allergies, and Anaphylaxis: Supporting Children with Special Health Needs; and Autism Spectrum Disorders, 101. Many of the conference sessions meet Parent Aware training requirements. There are a limited number of scholarships available for child care providers and parents (other requirements apply). For more information, contact Ellie Chase-Andresen at ellie@inclusivechildcare.org or 651-641-8214.
Shop For A Cause
Please help the CICC raise money by shopping at your favorite Macys store on Saturday, August 24! Download this form and send in to receive your 25% off coupons! Get the order form here
The CICC is Now on Facebook!
The Center for Inclusive Child Care can now be found on Facebook. Click the button above to stay connected with CICC news, resources, and learning opportunities on your favorite social networking site.
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.
New Training Tool Kit
The CICC has created a new training tool kit. Strategies for Successful Inclusion is now available in the Market Place.This training tool kit provides seven strategies for creating an inclusive environment. The tool kit also outlines four key principles of developmentally appropriate, inclusive care for all young children.
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 651-603-6279or 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.
2013 Schedule of Train the Trainer Courses
Children and Challenging Behavior: Making Inclusion Work:
2013 January 2–February 1 Chats on Wed January 9, 16, 23, 30 at 7:00–7:45 PM CST
Children’s Development: What to Expect and When to Be Concerned:
2013 February 4–20, Chats on Mondays February 11 and 18 at 8:00–8:45 PM CST
The Nurtured Heart Approach:
March 6–22 Chats on Wed March 13, 20 7:007:45 PM CST
Sensory Processing Disorder:
2013 April 9–24, Chats on Mondays April 15 and 22 at 8:008:45 PM CST
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Overview and Basic Strategies for Inclusion in Community Settings: (Using Training Tool Kit):
2013 April 30––May 15, Chats on Mondays May 6 and 13 at 8:00–8:45 PM CST
Six Keys: Strategies for Promoting Children’s Mental Health in Early Childhood Programs:
2013 July 9–August 5, Chats on Mondays July 15, 22, 29, August 5 at 7:00–7:45 PM CST
The following are Customized Trainings by Request:
Project EXCEPTIONAL: A Guide to Training and Recruiting Child Care Providers to Serve Young Children with Disabilities (4 weeks)
ADHD: Including Children in Community Settings (Using Training Tool Kit)(2 weeks)
Consultation and Support for Inclusion in Community Settings (4 weeks)
Customized courses can be arranged for groups of 12 to 15 participants. Contact Cindy Croft at 651-603-6265 or croft@csp.edu for more information.
