Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Wednesday, December 19, 2018 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates: November 5th & 6th Cancelled due to low registrationsDecember 13th & 19thTime: 9:00am to 5:00pmLocation: CCE Oneida 121 second Street, Oriskany, NY 13424$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Large Herd Discussion Group Wednesday, December 19, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Guest Speaker: J. Karszes Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= CDA Module 3: Positive ways to Support Children’s Social and Emotional Development Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 3 covers CDA topic area 3 positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques to support healthy social-emotional development including; creating a supportive environment, effective behavior guidance and management, developing emotion regulation and problem solving skills. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 3. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:2. Nutrition and Health, 7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program DevelopmentCore Body of Knowledge:4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Crop Congress Friday, January 4, 2019 9:30 am - 3:15 pm VFW (49 Franklin Ave Clinton, NY 13323) Crop CongressVFW 49 Franklin Ave., Clinton NYSponsored by Clinton Tractor NYSDEC credits and CCA credits TBAfollow this link to the agenda and registration information. Jeff Miller, jjm14@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 120 ========================================= Winter Pasture Walk Thursday, January 10, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cairncrest Farm (156 Talbot Rd West Winfield, NY 13491) Winter Pasture WalkTopic:Raising Beef on Bamboo!No joke come and check it out!Free event! Dress for the weather. If needed, Cancellation will be posted www.silvopasture.ning.com Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= CDA Module 3: Positive ways to Support Children’s Social and Emotional Development Thursday, January 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 3 covers CDA topic area 3 positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques to support healthy social-emotional development including; creating a supportive environment, effective behavior guidance and management, developing emotion regulation and problem solving skills. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 3. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:2. Nutrition and Health, 7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program DevelopmentCore Body of Knowledge:4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= 2019 Becker Forum: Farm Labor Planning for the Future Monday, January 14, 2019 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Holiday Inn (441 Electronics Parkway Liverpool, New York 13088) To download the flyer: follow this link Agenda can be viewed here $95 before Jan 5, thereafter $120 ========================================= Shop Meeting Wednesday, January 16, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Sawyer Farm (Thayer Hill Road Boonville , NY 13309) Topic of discussion: Exploring Agriculture Alternatives and transitioning Lunch is provided reservations appreciated by Jan 14th. 315-736-3394 ext 132 Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= CDA Module 3: Positive ways to Support Children’s Social and Emotional Development Thursday, January 17, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 3 covers CDA topic area 3 positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques to support healthy social-emotional development including; creating a supportive environment, effective behavior guidance and management, developing emotion regulation and problem solving skills. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 3. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:2. Nutrition and Health, 7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program DevelopmentCore Body of Knowledge:4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Saturday, January 19, 2019 9:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) ATTENTION: Effective January 8th, participants for MAT Classes and Independent Studies must register through the SUNY ECETP MAT System. There is no longer a separate registration for the Child Care Council and SUNY. Click Here to learn about registering through the SUNY ECETP MAT system. Once you have registered, please submit your payment by either1.Calling (315) 223-7850 x 230 with a credit card number to process over the phone OR2.Mailing a check made payable to the Child Care Council for the amount of the class to Richelle Singer 121 Second St Oriskany NY 13424. Please put 'MAT' in the memo line of your check.___________________________________________________________________________________This course is a mandatory component of gaining NYS certification to administer medications to the children in your program. MAT Fee: $125, non-refundable. The independent study MAT course tuition is $80. MAT 3 Skills Demonstration Renewals will be held on Independent Study days. (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information on funding, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 Upcoming dates at CCE OneidaIndependent Study Oct 20th 9a-2p at CCE Oneida Cancelled due to low enrollment Independent Study Saturday, December 8, 2018, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM $80Independent Study Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM $80Class Sunday, February 24, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM $125 Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= Young Farmers Discussion Group Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Young Farmers Discussion Group:Initial Meet and Greet. CCE of Oneida County with help from Oneida Co. Farm Bureau is looking to offer a discussion group geared towards the younger crowd. Discussion topics will vary based on the interest level of the group. Contact Marylynn Collins at 315-736-3394 ext. 132 for TIME AND LOCATION details.  Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= CDA Module 3: Positive ways to Support Children’s Social and Emotional Development Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 3 covers CDA topic area 3 positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques to support healthy social-emotional development including; creating a supportive environment, effective behavior guidance and management, developing emotion regulation and problem solving skills. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 3. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:2. Nutrition and Health, 7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program DevelopmentCore Body of Knowledge:4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Beef Producers Meeting Friday, January 25, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Topic: TBD. Information or to RSVP by Jan 21 to 315-736-3394 X 132 (details in Jan Farm Flash) Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= CDA Module 3: Positive ways to Support Children’s Social and Emotional Development Thursday, January 31, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 3 covers CDA topic area 3 positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques to support healthy social-emotional development including; creating a supportive environment, effective behavior guidance and management, developing emotion regulation and problem solving skills. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 3. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:2. Nutrition and Health, 7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program DevelopmentCore Body of Knowledge:4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Shop Meeting Wednesday, February 6, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rickmyer Farm (7715 Old Floyd Rd Rome, NY 13440) Topic of discussion: TBDLunch is provided reservations appreciated by Feb 4th. by Calling Marylynn Collins Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= Women in Ag Discussion Group Wednesday, February 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Women in Ag Discussion Group: Changing Role of Women in Farming: Meets the first Wednesday of each month unless a farm visit has been arranged. The group is open to women interested in agriculture and children are always welcome. This first meeting is to generate ideas and topics for discussion To R.S.V.P. contact Bonnie 315/736-3394 x 104  Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Tick Awareness Management Thursday, February 7, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Cornell’s IPM Joellen Lampman, Community IPM Extension Support Specialist will present a powerpoint presentation on Tick Awareness and Management. Learn how to protect yourself and others.Registration is required by Feb 1st 315-736-3394 ext 105 Holly Wise, hlw2@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 125 ========================================= CDA Module 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families Thursday, February 14, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 4 covers CDA topic area 4 Strategies to Establish Productive relationships with Families. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the communication skills and techniques to support building strong, reciprocal relationships with families, engaging and communicating with diverse families, supporting families as they engage in their children's learning and advocating for families. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 4. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/post-tests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and Regs, 9. Shaken Baby SyndromeCore Body of Knowledge:5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Pesticide Certification Training Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Attend our training to help you prepare for the upcoming exams!Pesticide certification Exams are being offered Feb 28th & March 12th in Utica. If you plan to attend call 315-736-3394 x120 to obtain an application for the exam and receive info on ordering the study guide. Jeff Miller, jjm14@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 120 ========================================= CDA Module 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 4 covers CDA topic area 4 Strategies to Establish Productive relationships with Families. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the communication skills and techniques to support building strong, reciprocal relationships with families, engaging and communicating with diverse families, supporting families as they engage in their children's learning and advocating for families. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 4. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/post-tests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and Regs, 9. Shaken Baby SyndromeCore Body of Knowledge:5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Sunday, February 24, 2019 8:00 am - 5:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) ATTENTION: Effective January 8th, participants for MAT Classes and Independent Studies must register through the SUNY ECETP MAT System. There is no longer a separate registration for the Child Care Council and SUNY. Click Here to learn about registering through the SUNY ECETP MAT system. Once you have registered, please submit your payment by either1.Calling (315) 223-7850 x 230 with a credit card number to process over the phone OR2.Mailing a check made payable to the Child Care Council for the amount of the class to Richelle Singer 121 Second St Oriskany NY 13424. Please put 'MAT' in the memo line of your check.___________________________________________________________________________________This course is a mandatory component of gaining NYS certification to administer medications to the children in your program. MAT Fee: $125, non-refundable. The independent study MAT course tuition is $80. MAT 3 Skills Demonstration Renewals will be held on Independent Study days. (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information on funding, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 Upcoming dates at CCE OneidaIndependent Study Oct 20th 9a-2p at CCE Oneida Cancelled due to low enrollment Independent Study Saturday, December 8, 2018, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM $80Independent Study Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM $80Class Sunday, February 24, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM $125 Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= Crop Meeting Tuesday, February 26, 2019 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Verona Fire Hall (5555 Volunteer Avenue Verona, New York 13478) Richardson's crop meeting at the Verona Fire HallSign in 10 to 10:30Lunch is $10 per person. $10 for lunch ========================================= F.A.R.M. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm F.A.R.M. Program Webinar: Updates and Resources to Help You Get OrganizedWatch for the Webinar Link in February Farm Flash or Contact Marylynn Collins at 315-736-3394 ext.132 for details Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= CDA Module 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 4 covers CDA topic area 4 Strategies to Establish Productive relationships with Families. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the communication skills and techniques to support building strong, reciprocal relationships with families, engaging and communicating with diverse families, supporting families as they engage in their children's learning and advocating for families. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 4. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/post-tests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and Regs, 9. Shaken Baby SyndromeCore Body of Knowledge:5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Women in Ag Discussion Group Wednesday, March 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Women in Ag Discussion Group: Holistic ManagementHolistic Management is a value-based decision-making framework that integrates all aspects of planning for social, economic, and environmental considerations.To R.S.V.P., or to be added to the e-mail list, please contact Bonnie  Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= CDA Module 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families Thursday, March 7, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 4 covers CDA topic area 4 Strategies to Establish Productive relationships with Families. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the communication skills and techniques to support building strong, reciprocal relationships with families, engaging and communicating with diverse families, supporting families as they engage in their children's learning and advocating for families. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 4. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/post-tests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and Regs, 9. Shaken Baby SyndromeCore Body of Knowledge:5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CDA Module 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families Thursday, March 14, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 4 covers CDA topic area 4 Strategies to Establish Productive relationships with Families. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the communication skills and techniques to support building strong, reciprocal relationships with families, engaging and communicating with diverse families, supporting families as they engage in their children's learning and advocating for families. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 4. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/post-tests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and Regs, 9. Shaken Baby SyndromeCore Body of Knowledge:5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Planning your fertilizer program Tuesday, March 19, 2019 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Details to follow Jeff Miller, jjm14@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 120 ========================================= Shop Meeting Wednesday, March 20, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Finndale Farms (9112 Jones Rd Holland Patent, NY 13354) hosted by:  Finndale FarmsTopic:   TBDRSVP 315-736-3394 ext 132 by March 18. (details in March issue of Farm Flash) Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= 2019 Early Childhood Educator's Spring Conference Saturday, March 23, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Inn (1777 Burrstone Rd New Hartford, NY 13413) Save the date!  We're still planning this great event! Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 230 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, March 28, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, April 4, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, April 11, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, April 18, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, April 25, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, May 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= The 'Friends of Children' Recognition Dinner Tuesday, May 7, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Danieles Banquet Specialists (8360 RT-5 Clinton, NY 13323) Save the date! We're still planning this great event! ========================================= Farm Fest 2019 Friday, May 31, 2019 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm Farm Fest 2018 was a HUGE Success!Farm Fest 2018 was held on June 1st at DiNitto Farms in Marcy.It would have been impossible without the support of our local farmers, agribusinesses, sponsors and volunteers.Elementary school students spent the day learning about Agriculture and the farm was open to the community in the evening.Thank you for your support.SEE YOU NEXT YEAR ON MAY 31ST, LOCATION TBD! $2 parking donation appreciated ========================================= CCE Fall Festival Saturday, October 12, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The RCIL Dorothy Smith Center (1607 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County for our 3rd Annual Fall Festival!We're excited to be back for another year of hands-on fun and games on October 12th from 11am-2pm at RCIL!Come stop by to enjoy FREE family games, activities, learning and crafts.  Everyone who comes will leave with a prize!Check back for more updates! Free! Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 230 ========================================= 2019 Early Childhood Educators Fall Conference Saturday, October 26, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Inn (1777 Burrstone Rd New Hartford, NY 13413) Save the date! We're still planning this great event! Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 230 =========================================