Scholarships Available for Indiana AEYC Memberships

Membership Scholarship

Membership in the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (Indiana AEYC) includes:

NAEYC – National Level

• Publications (comprehensive members only), Young Children or Teaching Young Children journals, insurance options, resource catalog, advocacy efforts, professional development resources and opportunities, and internet resources

Indiana AEYC – State Level

• State E-Newsletter, State Conference discounts, Public Policy Agenda and Alerts, Program Recognition, Accreditation, Scholarships, Early Childhood Awards, Month of the Young Child information, networking, leadership, and volunteer opportunities

Indiana AEYC Local Chapter – Local Level

• Newsletters, Awards and Grants, Local Chapter Conference Discounts, Professional Development Opportunities, Resources and Networking

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Scholarship Requirements

1. Complete the application (located at http://secure.iaeyc.org/membership/membership-scholarship/) and submit it to the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children or the local INDIANA AEYC chapter in your area.
2. Scholarships are awarded based on interest/commitment to joining INDIANA AEYC and a local chapter, demographic information, and membership status.

Please call IAEYC at 1-800-657-7577 if you have any questions.

Prevent Child Abuse Indiana

BREAKING THE CYCLE  2013 CONFERENCE

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Hilton Indianapolis North

8181 North Shadeland, Indianapolis, Indiana

8:00 am - 5 pm

• Featuring Motivational Speaker & Author: Paula Sellars
• LSW & LCSW's can earn up to Five (5) Free Continuing Education Credits (Pending)
• All other attendees will receive a certificate at the Registration Desk as they leave the conference (up to 5 hours of training)
• To view the Complete Brochure, Workshop Descriptions & Register Online



FREE Lisa Murphy Training!!!

“Quit Acting Like a Baby” Age Appropriate Discipline

Don't miss this interactive training-                                      Thursday, 1/3/2013, 6pm-8:30pm, in Brown county

Reflect on the ways you perceive children’s behavior and what you bring to the table from your experiences. Which behaviors are age appropriate and how do we guide children to gain the skills they need? Bring an open mind and find ways to accept that you have the option to change your attitude! $10. CEU certificate given once homework is completed*** Click below to register... http://www.childcareanswers.com/Jan-Feb-March_2013.pdf 

Second Setting Credential Process Ends on May 31, 2013

Anyone interested in obtaining a Second Setting Credential under the present Council Guidelines must apply by May 31, 2013. 

Starting on June 1, 2013, under the new CDA 2.0 Assessment System a second full credentialing process will be necessary to obtain a credential in a different setting.

For further information, please contact Vilma Williams via email at vilmaw@cdacouncil.org  or by phone at 202-265-9090 ext. 225

Training/Professional Development Opportunities

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is the sudden unexplained death of a child less than one year of age. In many instances of SIDS, a child is thought to be sleeping, but when checked is found dead. The precise cause is unknown, but the 40 hour Child Care Aware Training Academy Child Care Essentials course can help you can identify risk factors. Spend some time this October learning safe and healthy sleeping habits and techniques to avoid this tragedy. Learn more about Training Academy courses- http://naccrra.smarthorizons.org/.


As part of the Safe to Sleep campaign (formerly the Back to Sleep campaign), the National Institute of Child Health and Development offers a free, downloadable publication, Safe Sleep for Your Baby- https://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs_details.cfm?from=&pubs_id=5794. The brochure explains ways parents and caregivers can reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death and provide a safe sleep environment for infants.


On October, 30, Betty McEntire with the American SIDS Institute and Shelly Blecha, Child Care Aware of America® parent leader, will host a free webinar discussing safe sleep practices, SIDS and prevention. McEntire will present background information and tips and Blecha will share her personal story.  Tuesday, October 30, 2012 7-8 p.m., Eastern

CDA: IS IT FOR ME?

What Are the Steps to Obtaining my CDA?

1. Determine what training route and means is right for you
   


2. Successfully complete the CDA training



3. Request to take and successfully pass the CDA assessment to earn the CDA credential from the Council for Professional Recognition (http://www.cdacouncil.org/ )
   


4. Renew the CDA as required by the Council for Professional Recognition
   
   

What are my CDA OPTIONS?
While there are lots of places to get CDA training, the training is delivered in three basic ways: through a college or university; through a local approved organization or agency; and online. Some options to earn a CDA include…

• Formal CDA (for college credits)--You can contact Ivy Tech (Rose- 921-4403); there are TEACH (356-6884) scholarship dollars available; the student pay 10% and TEACH pays 90% if they qualify.



• Non-Formal CDA (120 clock hours with no college credits as you go through the process)
  Online: You can go to http://www.blogger.com/www.childcareanswers.com ; click on the link across the top that says Provider, then on the CDA link on the right side - the cost is $299 payable prior to starting the class (no scholarships available), students are able to work at their own rate and are able to begin the process at any time.
  Care Courses online CDA classes http://www.carecoures.com/
  120 clock hour class: Our CDA classes meet one night a week (3 hours) and 1 Saturday a month (6 hours). If you qualify for a scholarship the cost is $100; without a scholarship the cost is $1196

Child Care Answers has classes starting in January, however you must register now and attend a CDA orientation class... contact Vanessa at 317 636-5727, ext. 241 or vanessaf@childcareanswers.com

Director’s Toolbox Management Series

Calling all Center Directors and Licensed Family Child Care Providers… This management series is for Early Childhood Administrators that want to strengthen the business aspect of your child care while networking with other directors? Each session is $10 and registration is required.

10/15/2011-- 9:30am-10:30am, "Grant-writing– Show Me the Money"!
11/16/2011-- 9am-11am, "Growing Your Staff with Effective Supervision"
11/19/2011 --9:30am-10:30am, "The 1.2.3’s of Taxes for Child Care Businesses"
12/13/2011-- 6pm-9pm, "Relationship-Based and Reflective Organizations"

Questions Contact Joslyn at Child Care Answers 317 636-5727 ext. 257

Great Resource for Early Childhood Educators

Free Sample Training Guide

NEXT for Young Children is an electronic publication that accompanies each issue of Young Children. It is designed for teacher educators, staff development specialists, center directors, and principals to use in classes and training sessions. Each issue includes discussion questions, research-to-practice connections, and training session activities that build on the content from selected articles. This great resource is free for a limited time.
Download a Free Sample on line... http://www.naeyc.org/yc/next

Early Intervention Course at Indiana University School of Education

Indiana University's School of Education is now offering K500: Introduction to Early Intervention during the fall 2011 semester.
Course Description:
This course explores research and practice in early intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental concerns and their families. Coursework is organized around principles of practice for intervention that is: (a) family-centered and strengths-based; (b) incorporated into everyday activities with familiar people; (c) developmentally sound; (d) oriented toward active and functional child engagement; and (e) implemented systematically and with coordination across disciplines.
Course Topics Include:
Principles of high quality early intervention practice
Family perspectives in early intervention
Research and strategies to enable strong family involvement
Mediating learning to promote active child and family engagement
Systematic practices from developmental and behavioral perspectives
Issues in evidence-based early intervention practices
Principles and methods of transdisciplinary practice
Who Should Enroll?
Master’s degree students, practicing professionals, and others holding a Bachelor’s degree.
Online Format:
Course activities will be conducted in an interactive fully online environment featuring weekly discussions focused on topical readings, video conferences, projects, and exploration in areas of individual interest. Individualized support is available for online participation.
Instructor:
Hannah Schertz, Ph.D. hschertz@indiana.edu. The instructor has extensive experience in early intervention delivery, research in early intervention for toddlers with ASD and their families, and online graduate teaching.
To enroll: Contact slavende@indiana.edu
Note: this course may count toward the Infant Toddler Certificate

Early Childhood Investigations- FREE Webinars!!!

Thank you to Robert-Leslie Publishingfor sponsoring Early Childhood Investigations. If it were not for this generous sponsorship, these free webinars would be impossible. NEW SESSIONS WILL BE ADDED SOON! Bookmark ECEWebinars.org to stay up to date!

May 18: Dr. Barbara SorrelsECE Leaders: Connect, Inspire & Empower Teachers Through Personal “Sticky Notes Storytelling”

NEW! June 1: Warren BuckleitnerECE Tech: Beyond Debate-How To Evaluate Children’s Interactive Technology Tools and Media

JUNE 29: Dr. Ingrid CrowtherCreating Effective Learning Spaces for Early Childhood Cognitive Development

NEW! July 20: Barbara Chester and Gail ConnellySeamless Preschool to Elementary Transitions: The Role of Elementary Principals in Creating Prek through Grade 3 Alignment

July 27: Elizabeth EngelhardtFirefighter or ECE Administrator? Putting Out Management “Fires” in Preschool Settings

NEW! July 27: Tom CopelandDefine Your ECE Program’s Culture: Starting the School Year Right

NEW! September 28: Bethe AlmerasCreating a Nature-Based Culture in Your Program

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

Professional Development Opportunity

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS EXCITING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!

Peter L. Mangione, Ph.D., is Co-Director of WestEd’s Center for Child and Family Studies. For over twenty-five years, he has provided leadership in the development of the Program for Infant/Toddler Care, a national model for training early childhood practitioners.

Join Dr. Mangione and other child care providers from throughout Indiana to explore why responsiveness to infants and toddlers is critically important to their development.

When: Friday, February 18th For child care CENTER and MINISTRY administrators and directors
Saturday, February 19th For family child care HOME providers

Time: Friday, February 18th 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, February 19th 9:00am-2:00pm

Location: Friday, February 18th
The Garrison Conference Center Blue Heron Ballroom
6002 N. Post Road, Indianapolis IN
Saturday, February 19th
Fort Harrison State Park Inn Roosevelt Ballroom
5830 N. Post Road, Indianapolis IN

Cost: $20 per person-includes resources and lunch!

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ATTACHED FORM AND RETURN IT WITH PAYMENT NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH.


Limited Space is Available.
Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.


For questions, please contact Renee’ Kinder at rkinder@iaccrr.org or call 317-924-5202 or 1-800-299-1627 ext. 224.

Need to Renew your CDA?

Ivy Tech is offering a 3 credit hour renewal course-
"School, Communities, and Families". No pre-requisites needed.

Class dates: March 19 - May 8, 2011 (eight Saturday’s)

Time: 8 am to 12 noon.

Interested???

Contact:
Rose Wilson, M.Ed, Early Childhood Assistant Professor School of Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Phone: 317-921-4403 ~ Fax: 317-921-4432 ~ Email: rwilson@ivytech.edu

Early Childhood Investigations Webinar Series

FREE webinars to continue your professional development journey...

Robert-Leslie Publishing is not just another publishing company, they are members of your early childhood education community. They believe it is their responsibility to actively participate in the community by making important information accessible and available to administrators, teachers, parents, and other early education professionals. They sponsor Early Childhood Investigations, a free webinar series that makes it easy for early childhood professionals to hear from and engage with leaders in the field.

The 2011 Early Childhood Investigations Webinar Presenters:

Dr. Becky Bailey
Vicki Ehlers
Beth Engelhardt
Susan Gunnewig
Ana Lomba
Karen Nemeth
Debra Pierce
Dr. Timothy Shanahan
Bob Siegel
Sarah Sprinkel
Wendy Young


Check it out...
http://www.investigatorclub.com/AbouttheProgram/Webinars/tabid/263/Default.aspx#webinar1

Building a Foundation for Success- Professional Development Opportunity!!!

Building a Foundation for Success-Early Education Program Practices that Promote Essential School Readiness Skills for ALL Children an online summer class for busy Early Childhood Education Professionals, Kindergarten Teachers, Head Start and School Administrators, and Graduate Students in Early Childhood Education

Enrollment fee is $150 plus an additional $15 for 3.0 CEU's

Attached is the Early Childhood Center’s flyer for online professional development.
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/ecc/Content/SI2009-FlyerFill.pdf