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CREATED:20190125T204626Z
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UID:810-1550656800-1550664000@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:DC Common Core Early Learning Standards (DC CCELS) 201
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Child Development \nDescription: This highly interactive training will provide participants with a deeper dive into the DC CCELS to build a foundation for high-quality care and education for all children from birth to pre-kindergarten. The training will use group discussions\, hands-on activities and video clips to allow participants to explore the four components of quality lesson planning and teaching: planning\, implementation\, observation and assessment. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 20\, 2019 – 10:00am to 12:00pm \nLocation: DC Child Care Connections\, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE\, Suite 236\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20020 \nRegister by Web: To register\, you will need to login\nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account \nSponsor(s): DC Child Care Connections \nAudience: administrative staff \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/dc-common-core-early-learning-standards-dc-ccels-201/
LOCATION:DC Child Care Connections\, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE\, Suite 236\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T204234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T204234Z
UID:807-1550149200-1550160000@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Training for Mandated Reporters
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect \nDescription: Training for Mandated Reporters contains definitions\, examples and signs of child abuse and neglect\, numerous resources and DC legal codes\, helpful tips for mandatory reporters and interactive learning checks to confirm you learned important concepts. After you complete this training\, you should be able to understand your legal obligations as a mandatory reporter\, define the types of child abuse and neglect\, recognize signs of child abuse and neglect\, identify groups of children who may be at a higher risk for abuse or neglect and more. \nDate: Thursday\, February 14\, 2019 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm \nLocation: OSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Room 108\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20002 \nRegister by Web: To register\, you will need to login\nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account \nSponsor(s): Child and Family Services Agency; Office of the Attorney General \nAudience: administrative staff\, assistant teachers\, directors\, family home providers\, teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/training-mandated-reporters/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T203707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T203707Z
UID:805-1550136600-1550143800@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Etapas de desarrollo para niños desde 3 a 5 años (español) (Developmental Milestones for Ages 3-5 in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Prevention of shaken baby syndrome\, abusive head trauma\, and child maltreatment \nDescription: Este taller ofrece un resumen de las etapas típicas de desarrollo para los niños entre las edades de tres y cinco años en las áreas siguientes: comunicación\, motricidad gruesa\, motricidad fina\, social-emocional\, cognitivo. Este taller también ofrece estrategias de muestra de intervención para cada área y la oportunidad para los participantes a crear sus propias estrategias. \nThis workshop provides an overview of typical developmental milestones for children between the ages of three and five in the following domains: communication\, gross motor\, fine motor\, social-emotional and cognitive. It also provides sample intervention strategies for each domain and the opportunity to create your own. \nDate: Thursday\, February 14\, 2019 – 9:30am to 11:30am \nLocation: OSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Rooms 622\, 623 and 640\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20002 \nRegister by Web: To register\, you will need to login\nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account \nSponsor(s): Early Stages \nAudience: assistant teachers\, directors\, teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/etapas-de-desarrollo-para-ninos-desde-3-5-anos-espanol-developmental-milestones-ages-3-5-spanish/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T203256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T203256Z
UID:801-1550055600-1550062800@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:The Period of Purple Crying
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Prevention of shaken baby syndrome\, abusive head trauma\, and child maltreatment \nDescription: This training will introduce the Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma and infant abuse prevention. This session will include discussion about common injuries\, coping mechanisms and a simulation of injuries that could result when a baby is shaken. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 13\, 2019 – 11:00am to 1:00pm \nLocation: Children’s National Medical Center\, 111 Michigan Ave. NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20010 \nFloor/Room: Goldberg Center\, Floor 1.5\, Conference Room \nRegister by Web: To register\, you will need to login\nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account \nSponsor(s): Children’s National Health System \nAudience: administrative staff\, assistant teachers\, directors\, family home providers\, teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/period-purple-crying-2/
LOCATION:Children’s National Medical Center\, 111 Michigan Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T202810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T202810Z
UID:798-1549983600-1549990800@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect \nDescription: This training teaches participants how to prevent\, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The training includes discussion about critical issues in sexual abuse prevention and the relevance of these issues in our communities. Participants will leave with practical skills they can use daily and knowledge of ways their program can implement policies to proactively reduce the risk of child sexual abuse. \nDate: Tuesday\, February 12\, 2019 – 3:00pm to 5:00pm \nLocation: Safe Shores\, 429 O St. NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001 \nRegister by Web: http://safeshores.org/stewards-of-children \nSponsor(s): Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center \nAudience: administrative staff\, assistant teachers\, directors\, teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/stewards-children-child-sexual-abuse-prevention-3/
LOCATION:Safe Shores\, 429 O Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T202439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T202439Z
UID:793-1549877400-1549884600@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster\, or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility). \nDescription: Being prepared for emergencies can make a big difference as to whether or not the children in your care and the staff in your program remain safe. In this course\, participants will learn about the necessary steps a program should take to ensure preparedness in the event of an emergency\, as well as effective strategies to communicate the emergency plan to children\, parents and staff. \nDate: Monday\, February 11\, 2019 – 9:30am to 11:30am \nLocation: DC Child Care Connections\, 209 Upshur St. NW\, Third Floor\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20011 \nRegister by Web: To register\, you will need to login\nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account \nSponsor(s): Children’s National Health System \nAudience: administrative staff\, assistant teachers\, directors\, family home providers\, teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/emergency-preparedness-2/
LOCATION:DC Child Care Connections\, 209 Upshur St. NW\, Third Floor\, Washington\, DC\, 20011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T201920Z
UID:791-1549630800-1549638000@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) for Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Child Development \nDescription: Attendees will explore DAPs and reflect on their practices. Sample activities focusing on infants and toddlers will be shared following discussion on the developmental needs of young children and how to best meet their needs for optimal results and child outcomes. \nDate: Friday\, February 8\, 2019 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm \nLocation: OSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Rooms 622\, 623 and 640\, Washington\, DC 20002 \nRegister by Web: To register\, you will need to login\nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account \nSponsor(s): Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program \nAudience: assistant teachers\, caregivers\, childcare staff\, teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/developmentally-appropriate-practice-dap-infants-toddlers-2/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190206T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T201617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T201617Z
UID:788-1549459800-1549468800@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing the Use of Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Education
DESCRIPTION:Description: This interactive session will define inclusive practices such as universal design for learning and multiple intelligences to identify adaptions so all early learners can access the information that is being taught in a variety of learning environments in accordance with the District of Columbia Common Core Early Learning standards. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 6\, 2019 – 1:30pm to 4:00pm \nLocation: OSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Rooms 622\, 623 and 640\, Washington\, DC 20002 \nRegister by Web: To register\, you will need to login\nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account \nSponsor(s): OSSE \nAudience: administrative staff\, assistant teachers\, directors\, family home providers\, teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Inclusive Practices
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/enhancing-use-inclusive-practices-early-childhood-education-2/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T201053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T201053Z
UID:783-1549450800-1549458000@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Food Allergy Prevention and Response in Early Care and Preschool Settings
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Prevention/response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions \nDescription: This training will explore the food allergy procedures that should be in place when caring for children in early care and preschool settings according to research-based\, Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and the rights of children with food allergies. Participants will be able to define anaphylaxis\, identify common food allergies and their signs and symptoms\, outline treatment and management options\, learn how to create and follow individual care plans for each child with a food allergy\, create and implement a detailed treatment plan in the event of an allergic reaction and apply and understand best practices for minimizing risks and exposure. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 6\, 2019 – 11:00am to 1:00pm \nLocation: DC Child Care Connections\, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE\, Suite 236\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20020 \nRegister by Web: To register\, you will need to login\nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account \nSponsor(s): OSSE \nAudience: administrative staff\, assistant teachers\, caregivers\, childcare staff\, directors\, teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/food-allergy-prevention-response-early-care-preschool-settings/
LOCATION:DC Child Care Connections\, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE\, Suite 236\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T200525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T201115Z
UID:779-1549099800-1549121400@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Food Manager's Training
DESCRIPTION:Description: The goal of this certified professional food manager course is to provide the participant with a basic understanding of food safety and ensure that the participant learns to prepare and serve food safely. A food handler card confirms that the participant has demonstrated competence in knowing safe temperatures for cooking and holding food; the importance of personal hygiene; how to identify cross-contamination and what is the cause; and how to prevent contamination from equipment\, tools and utensils and more! \nDate: Saturday\, February 2\, 2019 – 9:30am to 3:30pm \nLocation: Central Union Mission\, 65 Massachusetts Ave. NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001 \nRegister by Web: To register\, you will need to login\nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account \nSponsor(s): City Wide Community Child Development Center \nAudience: administrative staff\, assistant teachers\, directors\, teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/food-managers-training/
LOCATION:Central Union Mission\, 65 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190128T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190128T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T195427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T195427Z
UID:777-1548678600-1548685800@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Breathing Easy: Asthma Training for Caregivers of Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Description: This training will provide early childhood educators with background to understand early childhood wheezing and asthma\, how to manage children with asthma symptoms and how to modify the center environment to best prevent respiratory problems. We will discuss and practice effective techniques for medication administration and how to address the environmental aspects of asthma. \nDate: Monday\, January 28\, 2019 – 12:30pm to 2:30pm \nLocation: OSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Rooms 622 and 640\, Washington\, DC 20002 \nSponsor(s): Impact DC Asthma Program\, Children’s National Health System \nAudience: Administrative staff\, assistant teachers\, directors\, caregivers\, family home providers\, teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/breathing-easy-asthma-training-caregivers-young-children/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T195102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T195102Z
UID:775-1548666000-1548676800@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Administration of Medication (AOM) Training
DESCRIPTION:Description: During this course\, participants will discuss basic medication administration guidelines\, how to properly handle and store medications and proper documentation of the administration of medication. \nDate: Monday\, January 28\, 2019 – 9:00am to 12:00pm \nLocation: OSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Rooms 622\, 623 and 640\, Washington\, DC 20002 \nSponsor(s): Children’s National Health System \nAudience: Administrative Staff\, Assistant Teachers\, Directors\, Teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/administration-medication-aom-training/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T194752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T194752Z
UID:772-1548421200-1548428400@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) for Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Description: Attendees will explore DAPs and reflect on their practices. Sample activities focusing on infants and toddlers will be shared following discussion on the developmental needs of young children and how to best meet their needs for optimal results and child outcomes. \nDate: Friday\, January 25\, 2019 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm \nLocation: OSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Rooms 622\, 623 and 640\, Washington\, DC 20002 \nRegister by Web: To register\, you will need to login or create a new account \nSponsor(s): Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program \nAudience: Assistant Teachers\, Caregivers\, Childcare Staff\, Teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/developmentally-appropriate-practice-dap-infants-toddlers/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T194328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T194328Z
UID:762-1548322200-1548329400@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Developmental Milestones for Ages 3-5
DESCRIPTION:Description: This workshop provides an overview of typical developmental milestones for children between the ages of three and five in the following domains: communication\, gross motor\, fine motor\, social-emotional and cognitive. It also provides sample intervention strategies for each domain and the opportunity to create your own. \nDate: Thursday\, January 24\, 2019 – 9:30am to 11:30am \nLocation: OSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Rooms 622 and 640\, Washington\, DC 20002 \nRegister by Web:\nTo register\, you will need to login or create a new account \nSponsor(s): OSSE Health and Wellness \nAudience: Administrative Staff\, Assistant Teachers\, Childcare Staff\, Directors\, Family Home Providers\, Teachers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/developmental-milestones-ages-3-5/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190123T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T192406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T192406Z
UID:755-1548250200-1548259200@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing the Use of Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Education
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session will define inclusive practices such as universal design for learning and multiple intelligences to identify adaptions so all early learners can access the information that is being taught in a variety of learning environments in accordance with the District of Columbia Common Core Early Learning standards. \n\nRegistration: \nTo register\, you will need to login \nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/enhancing-use-inclusive-practices-early-childhood-education/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T191518Z
UID:749-1548151200-1548158400@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Infant Safe Sleep Practices
DESCRIPTION:Participants in this course will identify behaviors that increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and sleep related infant deaths\, learn ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care settings and learn how to communicate with parents and other caregivers about safe sleep practices. This course reflects the American Academy of Pediatrics’ revised recommendations for a safe sleep environment.\n\n\n  \nRegistration: \nTo register\, you will need to login \nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/infant-safe-sleep-practices-2/
LOCATION:Department of Health – 3rd Floor\, 899 North Capitol St.\, NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T190940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T190940Z
UID:747-1547730000-1547737200@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Building Literacy Skills through Stories and Books
DESCRIPTION:Create high-impact curriculum using children’s literature as the basis for learning. This playful session will prepare early childhood educators to nurture a child’s natural curiosity and love of learning. Participants will learn to use the appeal and learning goals of PBS KIDS programs\, such as Sesame Street and Clifford\, to enhance literacy skills and prepare young children for success in school. All participants will be introduced to eight to twelve new children’s books and will receive one of the featured books to add to their classroom library. \n\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, you will need to login\nIf you do not have a user ID\, create a new account\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20002\n\n\n\n\nFloor/Room:\n\nRooms 622\, 623 and 640\n\n\n\n\nPrice of Training: Free\n\n\n\nLanguage of Training: English\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Area: Curriculum\n\n\n\nAudience: Assistant Teachers\, Family Home Providers\, Teachers\n\n\n\nSponsors: WETA
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/building-literacy-skills-stories-books/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T190541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T190541Z
UID:745-1547719200-1547726400@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
DESCRIPTION:This training teaches participants how to prevent\, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The training includes discussion about critical issues in sexual abuse prevention and the relevance of these issues in our communities. Participants will leave with practical skills they can use daily and knowledge of ways their program can implement policies to proactively reduce the risk of child sexual abuse.
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/stewards-children-child-sexual-abuse-prevention-2/
LOCATION:Safe Shores\, 429 O Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20190125T190134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T190134Z
UID:742-1547467200-1547478000@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Children and Fires\, Fire Extinguisher Training and Storage of Hazardous Materials
DESCRIPTION:During this hands-on session\, participants will learn how to properly use and store toxic substances in child care settings. Participants will also learn the parts and function of a fire extinguisher\, be introduced to the basic characteristics of children who show interest in fire and learn how to refer a child to the juvenile fire-setters program.
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/children-fires-fire-extinguisher-training-storage-hazardous-materials/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20180409T125727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T125727Z
UID:680-1524304800-1524315600@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Open House: DC Child Care Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join DC Child Care Connections for our open houses on April 21\, 2018 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m.! The events will be held at both DC Child Care Connections locations: \n  \nDC Child Care Connections (Southeast) \n2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE\, Suite 236 \nWashington\, DC 20020 \n(202) 678-0027 \n  \nDC Child Care Connections (Northwest) \n209 Upshur St. NW\, \nWashington\, DC 20011 \n(202) 829-2500 \n 
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/open-house-dc-child-care-connections/
LOCATION:Kids Comprehensive Services – Upshur\, 209 Upshur St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20011
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20180122T050809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T050809Z
UID:620-1517650200-1517661000@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Director’s Corner: Leadership in 3 Early Childhood Programs
DESCRIPTION:Description: This workshop will provide information on effective leadership in early childhood education. During this workshop\, participants will develop a personal definition of leadership and identify what it takes to become an effective leader and what skills an early childhood leader might demonstrate to maintain a high-quality early childhood program. \nDate: Saturday\, Feb. 3\, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \nLocation: DC Child Care Connections\, 209 Upshur St. NW\, Third Floor\, Washington\, DC 20011 \nRegister by Web: dcpdis.org/7252  \nSponsor(s): DC Child Care Connections Audience: Directors\, administrators \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Program Management: Operation and Evaluation
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/directors-corner-leadership-3-early-childhood-programs/
LOCATION:Kids Comprehensive Services – Upshur\, 209 Upshur St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20011
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20180122T050607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T050607Z
UID:618-1517563800-1517572800@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Nutrition for Early Learners
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Child development \nDescription: Good nutrition is a key for supporting healthy development and preparing children for school. This training session will teach you the basics of good nutrition for toddlers and preschoolers as well as planning and preparing nutritious meals with a focus on meeting the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements\, which all licensed providers are required \nto follow. This training will also cover best practices for creating positive meal times and implementing family-style meal service. \nDate: Friday\, Feb. 2\, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. \nLocation: OSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Rooms 523\, 524 and 540\, Washington\, DC 20002 \nRegister by Web: dcpdis.org/6967  \nSponsor(s): OSSE Health and Wellness \nAudience: Toddler and preschool teachers\, directors\, assistant teachers\, administrators \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development; Health\, Safety and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/nutrition-early-learners-2/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20180122T050318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T050318Z
UID:615-1517477400-1517486400@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Starting Strong: Nutrition for Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Child development \nDescription: This session will help participants better understand developmental readiness for introducing\nsolid foods to infants and the process of transitioning to table foods. Participants will also be provided with ways\nto promote good nutrition that will prepare children for a lifetime of growing and learning. This training will also cover the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) infant meal pattern and feeding guidelines\, which all licensed providers are required to follow. \nDate: Thursday\, Feb. 1\, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. \nLocation: OSSE\, 1050 First St. NE\, Rooms 622\, 623 and 640\, Washington\, DC 20002 \nRegister by Web: dcpdis.org/6965 \nSponsor(s): OSSE Health and Wellness \nAudience: Infant and toddler teachers\, assistant teachers\, directors\, administrators \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development; Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/starting-strong-nutrition-infants-toddlers-2/
LOCATION:OSSE: 1050 First Street NE\, Rooms\, 1050 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20180122T045834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T045834Z
UID:613-1516960800-1516968000@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Building and Physical Premises Safety
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Building and physical premises safety \nDescription: In this training participants will explore ways to plan\, practice and promote safety in their early learning environments. The participants will discuss keeping children safe\, away from poison hazards\, choking and suffocation. This training will review three essential components\nof keeping children safe: education\, supervision\, and environment. \nDate: Friday\, Jan. 26\, 2018 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. \nLocation: Kids Comprehensive Services\, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE\, Suite 236\, Washington\, DC 20020 \nRegister by Web: dcpdis.org/6879 \nSponsor(s): DC Child Care Connections \nAudience: Teachers\, assistant teachers\, directors\, administrators\, family home care providers \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/building-physical-premises-safety/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20180122T045607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T045607Z
UID:611-1516788000-1516795200@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:DC Common Core Early Learning Standards 101
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Child development \nDescription: This highly interactive training will provide participants with an understanding of the fundamentals\nof the District of Columbia Common Core Early Learning Standards (DCCCELS) in order to use the standards to build a foundation for high-quality care and education for all children from birth to pre-kindergarten. The training\nwill use group discussions\, hands-on-activities and video clips to allow participants to explore the components and structure of the DCCCELS and develop an understanding of developmentally appropriate programming for infants\, toddlers and preschool children in the beginning stages of effective implementation. \nDate: Wednesday\, Jan. 24\, 2018 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. \nLocation: Kids Comprehensive Services\, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE\, Suite 236\, Washington\, DC 20020 \nRegister by Web: dcpdis.org/6871  \nSponsor(s): DC Child Care Connections \nAudience: Teachers\, assistant teachers\, directors\, administrators \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development; Observing\, Documenting and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families; Curriculum
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/dc-common-core-early-learning-standards-101/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20180122T045405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T045405Z
UID:609-1516701600-1516708800@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Infant Safe Sleep Practices
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and use of safe sleep practices \nDescription: Participants in this course will identify behaviors that increase the risk of SIDS and sleep-related infant deaths\, learn ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care settings and learn how to communicate with parents and other caregivers about safe sleep practices. This course reflects the American Academy of Pediatrics’ revised recommendations for a safe sleep environment. \nDate: Tuesday\, Jan. 23\, 2018 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. \nLocation: Department of Health\, 899 North Capitol St. NE\, Third Floor\, Washington\, DC 20002 \nRegister by Web: dcpdis.org/6869\nSponsor(s): DC Department of Health\, Community Health Administration \nAudience: Teachers\, assistant teachers\, directors\, administrators \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/infant-safe-sleep-practices/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20180122T045154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T045154Z
UID:607-1516626000-1516633200@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Precautions in Transporting Children and Pedestrian and Bike Safety
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Appropriate precautions in transporting children \nDescription: This course provides basic knowledge of transportation regulations and includes a demonstration on how to properly conduct a vehicle passenger check\, the use of child safety restraints required by District law\, proper loading\, unloading\, and monitoring of children. Participants will learn where to nd vehicular first aid supplies and how to conduct emergency procedures and response in the event of accidents or breakdowns. During this session\, participants will learn how to prevent avoidable bike and pedestrian injuries at school and at play\, the safest places to walk and ride a bike and the proper way to t helmets. \nDate: Monday\, Jan. 22\, 2018 Time: 1-3 p.m. \nLocation: DC Child Care Connections\, 209 Upshur St. NW\, Third Floor\, Washington\, DC 20011 \nRegister by Web: dcpdis.org/6867\nSponsor(s): DC Department of Transportation\, Safe Kids \nDC Children’s National Health System\, OSSE \nAudience: Teachers\, assistant teachers\, directors\, administrators\, all staff who provide transportation \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/precautions-transporting-children-pedestrian-bike-safety/
LOCATION:DC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20180122T044916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T044916Z
UID:604-1516611600-1516622400@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Administration of Medication
DESCRIPTION:CCDBG Topic: Administration of medication \nDescription: During this course\, participants will discuss basic medication administration guidelines\, how to properly handle and store medications and proper documentation of the administration of medication. \nDate: Monday\, Jan. 22\, 2018 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. \nLocation: DC Child Care Connections\, 209 Upshur St. NW\, Third Floor\, Washington\, DC 20011 \nRegister by Web: dcpdis.org/6865 \nSponsor(s): Children’s National Health System \nAudience: Teachers\, assistant teachers\, directors\, administrators \nCore Knowledge Area(s): Health\, Safety\, and Nutrition
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/administration-of-medication/
LOCATION:DC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171031T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171031T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20171002T194949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T194949Z
UID:565-1509454800-1509463800@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:How to Prevent and Control Infectious Diseases
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/prevent-control-infectious-diseases/
LOCATION:Kids Comprehensive Services – Upshur\, 209 Upshur St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20011
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171024T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010955
CREATED:20171002T194900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T194900Z
UID:562-1508839200-1508846400@dcchildcareconnections.org
SUMMARY:Infant Safe Sleep Practice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dcchildcareconnections.org/event/infant-safe-sleep-practice/
LOCATION:Department of Health – 3rd Floor\, 899 North Capitol St.\, NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
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