CDA Fast Track: NAEYC Code of Conduct Tuesday, October 16, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) 6pm- 9 pm $50.00Audience: FDC; GFDC; C; SACC; PRE; ES; OCFS: 3, 5; CDA: 6; CBK: 3 6The NAEYC Code of Conduct is a guide to help early childhood professionals in their day to day practice.Participants will explore the Code of Conduct and discover ways that it can guide them to making ethical decisions. ___________________________________________________________________________This CDA Class is part of a CDA Fast Track series. These classes will be standalone, covering different topic areas each time. They are held on Tuesday evenings from September 4th through November 27th. Registration is required to attend, please contact Ellen Olson to attend. Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Regional Market Fall Market Meeting Thursday, October 18, 2018 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hampton Inn and Suites North Syracuse (1306 Buckley Rd Syracuse , NY 13212) The central NY regional market authority, in conjunction with NY state Dept of Ag and Markets will be hosting a conference this fall.  This conference is open to all Markets and Market Managers regardless of size.For complete details and registration information follow this link varies on dates attending ========================================= CDA Module 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 2 covers CDA topic area 2, steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development, and is the second of eight modules designed to meet the 120 training hours in the eight CDA topic areas required to obtain the CDA credential. Students may take any one module or register for all eight depending on the training hours and topic areas that you need. 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 DevelopmentCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership, 7. Administration and Management $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Regional Market Fall Market Meeting Friday, October 19, 2018 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Hampton Inn and Suites North Syracuse (1306 Buckley Rd Syracuse , NY 13212) The central NY regional market authority, in conjunction with NY state Dept of Ag and Markets will be hosting a conference this fall.  This conference is open to all Markets and Market Managers regardless of size.For complete details and registration information follow this link varies on dates attending ========================================= Regional Market Fall Market Meeting Saturday, October 20, 2018 7:00 am - 11:30 am Hampton Inn and Suites North Syracuse (1306 Buckley Rd Syracuse , NY 13212) The central NY regional market authority, in conjunction with NY state Dept of Ag and Markets will be hosting a conference this fall.  This conference is open to all Markets and Market Managers regardless of size.For complete details and registration information follow this link varies on dates attending ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Saturday, October 20, 2018 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 OneidaClass Sept 30th from 8a-530pm at CCE OneidaIndependent Study Oct 20th 9a-2p at CCE OneidaContact Richelle Singer for upcoming classes by calling (315) 223-7850 x 223 or emailing rfs35@cornell.edu Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Richelle Singer, rfs35@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 223 ========================================= CDA Fast Track: Communication Strategies Tuesday, October 23, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) 6pm- 9 pm $50.00Audience: FDC; GFDC; C; SACC; PRE; ES; OCFS: 3, 5; CDA: 4, 5, 6; CBK: 2, 6This training explores different types of communication and helps providers identify strategies that can reduce miscommunication and work toward developing respectful, responsive communication strategies with the community, staff, families and the children. ___________________________________________________________________This CDA Class is part of a CDA Fast Track series. These classes will be standalone, covering different topic areas each time. They are held on Tuesday evenings from September 4th through November 27th. Registration is required to attend, please contact Ellen Olson to attend. Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Board of Directors / Committee Meeting Thursday, October 25, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors meets every other month to discuss various agenda items.  Committees meet in the months between board meetings.Meetings typically start at 6pm and are held at CCE Oneida unless otherwise noted.Questions regarding Board Meetings can be directed to Terri Harrison at  tah223@cornell.edu or (315) 223-7850 extension 168                                                               Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= Farm Transfer Planning: (4 sessions) Thursday, October 25, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Farm Transfer PlanningAre you interested in information about planning for the transfer your farm? Would you like to save money when you meet with an attorney regarding the transfer of your farm?  If so we have a workshop to help you prepare and take the first steps toward reaching your goal. It begins with what you already know, what you want and assessing your current situation. Then writing down your thoughts and questions to take stock of what you know and how to prepare to communicate with others involved. Join our confidential once a week 2 hour educational program for four-weeks at Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County, 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY workshop planning sessions.The sessions will begin on Thursday, October 25, 2018 7 pm – 9 pm. followed by 3 more sessions on Nov 1, Nov 28 & Dec 6.  Registration is limited and on a first come basis. The link to the registration is https://tinyurl.com/ybfogqbc. The cost is $75 per family (up to 3 members), it includes an organized workbook, resource materials, and light refreshments. A sample of what this workshop will cover is:-Envision Your Future-Calculating Successor's Management & Labor Contributions-Vision, Goals & Action Steps for Succession Planning-Checklist for choosing Professionals I hope you will join us to engage with other producers considering the same goal and to learn from each other. If you have additional concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Bonnie Collins at bsc33@cornell.edu or 315/736-3394 ext.104. Registration Information Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= CDA Module 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Thursday, October 25, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 2 covers CDA topic area 2, steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development, and is the second of eight modules designed to meet the 120 training hours in the eight CDA topic areas required to obtain the CDA credential. Students may take any one module or register for all eight depending on the training hours and topic areas that you need. 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 DevelopmentCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership, 7. Administration and Management $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Taste of Central New York Saturday, October 27, 2018 11:00 am - 2:00 pm North Star Orchards (4741 Route 233 Westmoreland, NY 13490) We still have a few more vendor openings!  See link at bottom of the page to register.The taste of New York is an event to highlight local foods from Central New York.Foods that are prepared with locally sourced ingredients will be available to purchase.Free taste testing & samples!Live entertainment!Fun for the entire family!Don't forget to register for your chance to win a basket of donated local foods from our vendors!This event is free to the public.  No need to register, just stop on by!Interested Vendors can register here>>> https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/TCNY_230 Marty Broccoli, mjb83@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 121 ========================================= 2018 Early Childhood Educators Fall Conference Saturday, October 27, 2018 8:30 am - 3:45 pm Holiday Inn (1777 Burrstone Rd New Hartford, NY 13413) *** REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AS CAPACITY IS NEARLY REACHED.  PLEASE EMAIL COURTNEY IF YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE TO SEE IF ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE ***______________________________________________________________________The Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension invites you to the 2018 Early Childhood Educators Fall Conference!SCHEDULE:KEYNOTE 8:30A-10ANational Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenBREAK 10A-10:15ASESSION 1 10:15A-11:45ARecyclable Chopped!LUNCH 11:45A-12:30PSESSION 2 12:30P-2PEffective Communication Between Parents and Providers ORStorytime YogaBREAK 2P-2:15P SESSION 3 2:15P-3:45PNot-So-Spooky Social-Emotional Skills ORProcessed Foods: Friend or Foe?______________________________________________________________About this conference:- Early Bird ($60) Online Registration ended on 9/21.- General ($70) Online Registration is closed. - As of 10/4, registrations are only being accepted on a one-on-one basis by emailing Courtney.- Student registration will require a photocopy of the student's current ID valid for Fall 2018 to be emailed to caj88@cornell.edu - THERE WILL BE NO WALK IN REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED DUE TO EXCEEDED CAPACITY- Registration fees are non-refundable and workshops are filled on a first paid first served basis. We will contact you prior to the conference in the event that we need to place you into another workshop for any reason. A minimum of 5 participants are needed for workshops to be held. If 5 participants aren’t available you might be placed into another workshop. $70 Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 230 ========================================= Interested in Working with Children? Monday, October 29, 2018 9:00 am - 9:00 am Utica Public Library (303 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Do you love children?Have you always wanted to work with children but didn’t have the education or experience?COME SEE US!With you on the following dates/times (RSVP required!) to discuss the next steps in your career in child care. Meetings will be held in the Upstairs Music Room at the Utica Public Library. ========================================= Interested in Working with Children? Monday, October 29, 2018 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm Utica Public Library (303 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Do you love children?Have you always wanted to work with children but didn’t have the education or experience?COME SEE US!With you on the following dates/times (RSVP required!) to discuss the next steps in your career in child care. Meetings will be held in the Upstairs Music Room at the Utica Public Library. ========================================= Blueprint for Change: Navigating Dairy Decision Making Monday, October 29, 2018 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Topics focused on small and midsize farmsREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY Oct 25thRegistration information and event details can be downloaded here FREE Lunch included sponsored by Chobani Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= Interested in Working with Children? Monday, October 29, 2018 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm Utica Public Library (303 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Do you love children?Have you always wanted to work with children but didn’t have the education or experience?COME SEE US!With you on the following dates/times (RSVP required!) to discuss the next steps in your career in child care. Meetings will be held in the Upstairs Music Room at the Utica Public Library. ========================================= Interested in Working with Children? Tuesday, October 30, 2018 10:00 am - 10:00 am Utica Public Library (303 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Do you love children?Have you always wanted to work with children but didn’t have the education or experience?COME SEE US!With you on the following dates/times (RSVP required!) to discuss the next steps in your career in child care. Meetings will be held in the Upstairs Music Room at the Utica Public Library. ========================================= Interested in Working with Children? Tuesday, October 30, 2018 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm Utica Public Library (303 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Do you love children?Have you always wanted to work with children but didn’t have the education or experience?COME SEE US!With you on the following dates/times (RSVP required!) to discuss the next steps in your career in child care. Meetings will be held in the Upstairs Music Room at the Utica Public Library. ========================================= Interested in Working with Children? Tuesday, October 30, 2018 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Utica Public Library (303 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Do you love children?Have you always wanted to work with children but didn’t have the education or experience?COME SEE US!With you on the following dates/times (RSVP required!) to discuss the next steps in your career in child care. Meetings will be held in the Upstairs Music Room at the Utica Public Library. ========================================= CDA Fast Track: Professional Development Tuesday, October 30, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) 6pm- 9 pm $50.00Audience: FDC; GFDC; C; SACC; PRE; ES; OCFS: 3, 4; CDA: 6; CBK: 6Ongoing professional development is vital to the early care and learning professional.This training discusses using reflective practice and explores tools to help providers determine areas of strength and areas where they would like professional development.Training also looks at ways to find quality professional development. _________________________________________________________________________________This CDA Class is part of a CDA Fast Track series. These classes will be standalone, covering different topic areas each time. They are held on Tuesday evenings from September 4th through November 27th. Registration is required to attend, please contact Ellen Olson to attend. Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Farm Transfer Planning: (4 sessions) Thursday, November 1, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Farm Transfer PlanningAre you interested in information about planning for the transfer your farm? Would you like to save money when you meet with an attorney regarding the transfer of your farm?  If so we have a workshop to help you prepare and take the first steps toward reaching your goal. It begins with what you already know, what you want and assessing your current situation. Then writing down your thoughts and questions to take stock of what you know and how to prepare to communicate with others involved. Join our confidential once a week 2 hour educational program for four-weeks at Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County, 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY workshop planning sessions.The sessions will begin on Thursday, October 25, 2018 7 pm – 9 pm. followed by 3 more sessions on Nov 1, Nov 28 & Dec 6.  Registration is limited and on a first come basis. The link to the registration is https://tinyurl.com/ybfogqbc. The cost is $75 per family (up to 3 members), it includes an organized workbook, resource materials, and light refreshments. A sample of what this workshop will cover is:-Envision Your Future-Calculating Successor's Management & Labor Contributions-Vision, Goals & Action Steps for Succession Planning-Checklist for choosing Professionals I hope you will join us to engage with other producers considering the same goal and to learn from each other. If you have additional concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Bonnie Collins at bsc33@cornell.edu or 315/736-3394 ext.104. Registration Information Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= CDA Module 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Thursday, November 1, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 2 covers CDA topic area 2, steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development, and is the second of eight modules designed to meet the 120 training hours in the eight CDA topic areas required to obtain the CDA credential. Students may take any one module or register for all eight depending on the training hours and topic areas that you need. 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 DevelopmentCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership, 7. Administration and Management $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= **CANCELLED** Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Monday, November 5, 2018 9:00 am - 5:30 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 Schedule Dates: November 5th & 6th Cancelled due to low registrationsTime: 9:00am to 5:30pmLocation: 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 ========================================= **CANCELLED** Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Tuesday, November 6, 2018 9:00 am - 5:30 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 Schedule Dates: November 5th & 6th Cancelled due to low registrationsTime: 9:00am to 5:30pmLocation: 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 ========================================= CDA Fast Track: Professionalism Tuesday, November 6, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) 6pm- 9 pm $50.00Audience: FDC; GFDC; C; SACC; PRE; ES; OCFS: 3, 4, 5; CDA: 6; CBK: 6This training reviews what it means to be a professional.The training explores all the facets of being and early care and learning professional from setting up and marketing your program to professional development and advocacy.This training will look at the roles and responsibilities and what it takes to provide quality early care and learning_________________________________________________________________________________This CDA Class is part of a CDA Fast Track series. These classes will be standalone, covering different topic areas each time. They are held on Tuesday evenings from September 4th through November 27th. Registration is required to attend, please contact Ellen Olson to attend. Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CDA Module 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Thursday, November 8, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 2 covers CDA topic area 2, steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development, and is the second of eight modules designed to meet the 120 training hours in the eight CDA topic areas required to obtain the CDA credential. Students may take any one module or register for all eight depending on the training hours and topic areas that you need. 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 DevelopmentCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership, 7. Administration and Management $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CDA Fast Track: Types of Observation and Tools Tuesday, November 13, 2018 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) 5:30 PM -9:00 PM $60.00Audience: FDC; GFDC; C; SACC; PRE; ES; OCFS: 1, 3, 5; CDA: 7; CBK: 3Observation is an important part of providing quality car. This training explores the various types of observations and tools and assess the strengths and weaknesses of each method.The training looks at the difference between objective and subjective observations and how to analyze observations to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans._________________________________________________________________________________This CDA Class is part of a CDA Fast Track series. These classes will be standalone, covering different topic areas each time. They are held on Tuesday evenings from September 4th through November 27th. Registration is required to attend, please contact Ellen Olson to attend. Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Interested in Working with Children? Tuesday, November 20, 2018 9:30 am - 9:30 am Utica Public Library (303 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Do you love children?Have you always wanted to work with children but didn’t have the education or experience?COME SEE US!With you on the following dates/times (RSVP required!) to discuss the next steps in your career in child care. Meetings will be held in the Upstairs Music Room at the Utica Public Library. ========================================= Interested in Working with Children? Tuesday, November 20, 2018 1:30 pm - 1:30 pm Utica Public Library (303 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Do you love children?Have you always wanted to work with children but didn’t have the education or experience?COME SEE US!With you on the following dates/times (RSVP required!) to discuss the next steps in your career in child care. Meetings will be held in the Upstairs Music Room at the Utica Public Library. ========================================= Interested in Working with Children? Tuesday, November 20, 2018 4:30 pm - 4:30 pm Utica Public Library (303 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Do you love children?Have you always wanted to work with children but didn’t have the education or experience?COME SEE US!With you on the following dates/times (RSVP required!) to discuss the next steps in your career in child care. Meetings will be held in the Upstairs Music Room at the Utica Public Library. ========================================= CDA Fast Track: Child Development (Infant & Toddlers) Tuesday, November 20, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) 6pm- 9 pm $50.00Audience: FDC; GFDC; C; SACC; PRE; ES; OCFS: 1; CDA: 8; CBK: 1,This training provides an overview of the development of infants and toddlers.It looks at all areas of development: physical development, cognitive development, social-emotional and language and explores ways to support infants and toddlers and their families’ as children grow and develop._________________________________________________________________________________This CDA Class is part of a CDA Fast Track series. These classes will be standalone, covering different topic areas each time. They are held on Tuesday evenings from September 4th through November 27th. Registration is required to attend, please contact Ellen Olson to attend. Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CDA Fast Track: Child Development (Pre-k) Tuesday, November 27, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) 6pm- 9 pm $50.00Audience: FDC; GFDC; C; SACC; PRE; ES; OCFS: 1; CDA: 8; CBK: 1, This training provides an overview of the development of preschool children.It looks at all areas of development: physical development, cognitive development, social-emotional and language and explores ways to support preschoolers and their families’ as children grow and develop.This training is appropriate for infant/toddler, preschool and even SACC providers as they explore child development._________________________________________________________________________________This CDA Class is part of a CDA Fast Track series. These classes will be standalone, covering different topic areas each time. They are held on Tuesday evenings from September 4th through November 27th. Registration is required to attend, please contact Ellen Olson to attend. Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Farm Transfer Planning: (4 sessions) Wednesday, November 28, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Farm Transfer PlanningAre you interested in information about planning for the transfer your farm? Would you like to save money when you meet with an attorney regarding the transfer of your farm?  If so we have a workshop to help you prepare and take the first steps toward reaching your goal. It begins with what you already know, what you want and assessing your current situation. Then writing down your thoughts and questions to take stock of what you know and how to prepare to communicate with others involved. Join our confidential once a week 2 hour educational program for four-weeks at Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County, 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY workshop planning sessions.The sessions will begin on Thursday, October 25, 2018 7 pm – 9 pm. followed by 3 more sessions on Nov 1, Nov 28 & Dec 6.  Registration is limited and on a first come basis. The link to the registration is https://tinyurl.com/ybfogqbc. The cost is $75 per family (up to 3 members), it includes an organized workbook, resource materials, and light refreshments. A sample of what this workshop will cover is:-Envision Your Future-Calculating Successor's Management & Labor Contributions-Vision, Goals & Action Steps for Succession Planning-Checklist for choosing Professionals I hope you will join us to engage with other producers considering the same goal and to learn from each other. If you have additional concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Bonnie Collins at bsc33@cornell.edu or 315/736-3394 ext.104. Registration Information Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= 2018 Annual Meeting and Stakeholders Banquet Thursday, November 29, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Danieles Banquet Specialists (8360 RT-5 Clinton, NY 13323) Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is holding it's Annual Meeting on Thursday November 29th at 6:00PM at Daniele's Banquet Specialists, 8360 Seneca TPK., New Hartford, NY 13413. We will be honoring supporters and volunteers who donate their time and expertise to our organization. The banquet is open to all of our constituents. There is no fee but registration is required by November 15th. Seating is limited. Please click here to register.  none ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Tuesday, December 4, 2018 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) *October 17th, 18th & 19th dates rescheduled until December*This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificate.Registration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Wednesday, December 5, 2018 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) *October 17th, 18th & 19th dates rescheduled until December*This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificate.Registration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) *October 17th, 18th & 19th dates rescheduled until December*This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificate.Registration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Farm Transfer Planning: (4 sessions) Thursday, December 6, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Farm Transfer PlanningAre you interested in information about planning for the transfer your farm? Would you like to save money when you meet with an attorney regarding the transfer of your farm?  If so we have a workshop to help you prepare and take the first steps toward reaching your goal. It begins with what you already know, what you want and assessing your current situation. Then writing down your thoughts and questions to take stock of what you know and how to prepare to communicate with others involved. Join our confidential once a week 2 hour educational program for four-weeks at Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County, 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY workshop planning sessions.The sessions will begin on Thursday, October 25, 2018 7 pm – 9 pm. followed by 3 more sessions on Nov 1, Nov 28 & Dec 6.  Registration is limited and on a first come basis. The link to the registration is https://tinyurl.com/ybfogqbc. The cost is $75 per family (up to 3 members), it includes an organized workbook, resource materials, and light refreshments. A sample of what this workshop will cover is:-Envision Your Future-Calculating Successor's Management & Labor Contributions-Vision, Goals & Action Steps for Succession Planning-Checklist for choosing Professionals I hope you will join us to engage with other producers considering the same goal and to learn from each other. If you have additional concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Bonnie Collins at bsc33@cornell.edu or 315/736-3394 ext.104. Registration Information Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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 =========================================