Indianapolis Area Chapter of Indiana AEYC Winter Workshops

Come Join Us for Indianapolis Area Chapter of Indiana AEYC Winter Workshops on March 12th

Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis

Auditorium – 4th Floor

50 West Fall Creek Parkway North Drive ~ Indianapolis, IN 46208

(Located at the corner of Meridian and Fall Creek Parkway)

8:45 am registration 9:00 – 12:00 noon workshop

ONE SESSION: Pre-Register NAEYC Members $10 Pre-Register Non-members $15

Onsite Registration: $20 for Members and Non-members for each session

March 12th

Identifying Behavior and Developmental Challenges in Infants & Toddlers presented by Angie Tomlin, Coordinator of Psychology Riley Child Development Center

In this workshop participants will:

•  Learn to recognize “red flags” signaling the need for developmental screening.
•  Identify and review specific tools and methods appropriate for use by child care professionals.
•  Increase skills in discussing screening results with families and initiating referrals when needed.

Contact Dawn Blake for questions: 317-251-1483 or tkbindy@sbcglobal.net

IDEM's Five Star Enviromental Recognition Program;Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Daycare & Purpose of Life Academy

For immediate release: Feb 16, 2011
Posted by: [IDEM]
Contact: Allison Fore
Phone: (317) 232-8500
Email: afore@idem.IN.gov
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Daycare & Purpose of Life Academy earn stars for environmental safety

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Daycare & Purpose of Life Academy both in Indianapolis have joined the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's (IDEM's) Five Star Environmental Recognition Program for Child Care Providers.

We learned about the Five Star program through United Way," said Deborah Rohrman, Bethany Evangelical Daycare director. "We were interested in making our building as safe as possible for the kids and then found out that the improvements they suggested were also going to save us money."

Some of the implemented changes which resulted in cost-savings for Bethany Evangelical included energy efficiency improvements and the institution of a recycling program which resulted in a net savings for their trash hauling.

"This is a wonderful Valentine's gift to the children and families attending Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Daycare," said IDEM Commissioner Thomas Easterly. "Children under the age of six are our most vulnerable population. Participants in IDEM's Five Star program deserve recognition for exceeding expectations to minimize children's exposure to harmful contaminants. Any family contemplating their child care options should definitely consider facilities that participate in our Five Star program."

To participate, child care facilities conduct assessments and take steps to minimize children's exposure to pests, second-hand smoke, asbestos, lead, hazardous chemicals, vehicle exhaust and allergens. IDEM assists facilities in implementing environmental plans and conducts site visits before granting membership.

There are currently over 80 child care providers statewide participating in the Five Star program making their facilities safer for 4,000 Hoosier children. Other Marion County Five Star program participants include: ABC Child Care & Preschool (eight locations); PlayDates Education & Training; Puzzle Pieces Child Care, LLC; Dream Weaver Before & After School; Sugar & Spice; Robin's Nest Childcare Center; Small Blessings, Inc.; Kids Express Home Child Care; and, Purpose of Life Academy.

Additional information about the IDEM Five Star Child Care program can be obtained by calling Karen Teliha, Community Environmental Health and Education coordinator, at (800) 988-7901 or by visiting www.idem.IN.gov/4180.htm.

About IDEM
IDEM (www.idem.IN.gov) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens in protecting Hoosiers and our environment.

IDEM's Five Star Enviromental Recognition Program; Better Beginnings Child Care

For immediate release: Jan 28, 2011
Posted by: [IDEM]
Contact: Allison Fore
Phone: (317) 232-8500
Email: afore@idem.IN.gov
Danville child care facility kicks off new year by improving environmental safety

The only Hendricks County child care facility admitted into the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's (IDEM's) Five Star Environmental Recognition Program for Child Care Providers has increased its efforts to protect children from environmental threats.

Better Beginnings Child Care, LLC in Danville has been going above and beyond requirements since 2010 to ensure the building is maintained in an environmentally-friendly manner. This includes never storing pesticides in the building to minimize harmful chemical exposure for the children. Recently, Better Beginnings checked radon and lead levels, and designated its building as tobacco-free to further protect the health of the young children who spend many hours there.

"This is an excellent start to the new year for children and families living in Hendricks County," said IDEM Commissioner Thomas Easterly. "Children under the age of six are our most vulnerable population, and Better Beginnings deserves recognition for exceeding expectations to minimize children's exposure to harmful contaminants. Any family considering their child care options should definitely look at facilities like Better Beginnings that exceed minimum requirements in search of environmental excellence."

To participate in the program, child care facilities conduct assessments and take steps to minimize children's exposure to pests, second-hand smoke, asbestos, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls, exposure to hazardous chemicals, vehicle exhaust and allergens. IDEM assists facilities in implementing environmental plans and conducts site visits before granting membership.

Better Beginnings owner Carrie Ryland recognizes the value received by participating in IDEM's Five Star program. "I've learned so much through the program," Ryland said. "We've had our facility checked for lead and radon, and we've reduced vehicle idling, encouraged recycling and worked to reduce asthma triggers around the home."

There are currently over 80 child care providers participating in the Five Star program making their facilities safer for 4,000 Hoosier children. Better Beginnings is the only Five Star program in Hendricks County.

Additional information about the IDEM Five Star Child Care program can be obtained by calling Karen Teliha, Community Environmental Health & Education coordinator, at (800) 988-7901, or by visiting www.idem.IN.gov/4180.htm.

About IDEM
IDEM (www.idem.IN.gov) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens in protecting Hoosiers and our environment.

We CARE: An Evening Dedicated to Parent Voices!

MCCOY’s Student Success Team, along with our sponsoring partners: Indiana Partnership Center, Indiana Youth Institute and WFYI would like to invite all parents and other caring adults to join us at the Marion County Family Engagement Evening!


Who: Parents, families, educators and other caring adults

When: March 10, 2011, 5-7 p.m.

Where: WFYI Community Room—1630 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis 46202Join us for an evening dedicated to parent involvement within the community, schools and their children’s lives.
 
● Keynote Speaker: Randy Minniear, Chairman, NFL Alumni and graduate of Broad Ripple High School and Purdue University
● The event’s theme: World Café allows for an innovative and simple format to hold discussions with attendees around important issues affecting student suc-cess.
● A panel consisting of two Marion County parents and two educators will speak about the importance of parent voice and involvement within the education system, then will pose questions to the audience to have a conversation around
● Dinner provided by YATs
● Attendees will leave with a plethora of resources to help their students suc-ceed in school.
* Spanish interpreters will be present

Register at: http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?482139 or contact Michelle Clegg, Drop-out Prevention Coordinator at 317-921-1230 or michelle.clegg@mccoyouth.org.

Hurry only 100 spots available for this free event. Plus don’t miss out on your chance to register as an attendee for a computer raffle.

Leadership Basics for Faith-Based Programming

What is Leadership? Why is it important in your child care ministry?

• Four Class Sessions on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Purdue Extension office in Marion County.
• $55 for all four classes!
• Textbook and handouts provided.
• Located at 6640 Intech Blvd., Ste. 120 in Indianapolis.

Class Dates
March 19, 2011
April 2, 2011
April 16, 2011
April 30, 2011

Class assignments are web-based—about 2 hours of self-study and practice on your own for each 3-hour class. You will need computer access to participate. All four classes total 20 training hours (CEU’s from Purdue University).

Topics include: Understanding Leadership; Understanding Our Values and Character; Understanding Differences; Listening and Speaking Clearly; Building Relationships; Building Teams; Problem Solving in Teams; and Managing Conflict.

For more information ontact Dee Love : loved@purdue.edu or 765-494-2933