Spring 2015 Newsletter

Welcome to our First E-Newsletter. We hope you enjoy this new format and find it easy to read. We are transitioning to an email only newsletter. If this is a challenge for you, please contact our office for other options. Let us know what you think!!!

On Line Registration NOW available

ProClass Registration is now Online!!

We are so excited to announce that you can now register and pay for most Family Connections Classes online. (Some conferences and special classes may require a call in registration) This has been a wish for us for a very long time and it is finally HERE!!. Most of you already have an online account in our system. So it will be an easy transition for you. Just follow the link and click on the forgot password button to start registering today!. Class Registration website

Class Registration Tutorial

Think you might want a step by step guide. Click on the attached tutorial. Or you can always call our office and we will walk you through it. Program with multiple staff call our office and we can help you establish a fast registration method

Organization In Your Child Care Environment

15 Ways to Organize Your Child Care Environment

"It's around here somewhere", you mumble while rummaging through your desk, the filing cabinet, the book case, the storage compartments, and the twenty other places you stash things.This happens more often than you would like to admit. Why?The answer is simple:You are a teacher.

Teachers have more paperwork, games, writing implements, paper, books, stickers, and arts accessories than two craft stores and a Target combined. How can you make your child care environment orderly without emptying out your local office supply store? Here are 15 teacher tips for creating a fun, organized and efficient environment from muffin tin holders to ketchup paint bottles. Full Newsletter Article

Changes in Registered Family Child Care Training Requirements

In January 2015,the Early Learning Council adopted revised rules for Registered Family Child Care Homes.

Highlights of the changes are summarized below.

Effective immediately:

Infant/Child CPR, First Aid and foodhandler's certifications must be current AT ALLTIMES.

EffectiveJuly1,2015:
Substitute providers must have current certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid and if they serve food,a food handler's certification.
10 clock hours of professional development training is required for every two year license period

Please contact your licensing specialist or click the link below if you have any questions about the revised Registered Family Child Care Home rules.

office of childcare website

FREE RESOURCES

QRIS Program Spotlight: Sharing the Message of Quality Care using your star Rating to promote YOUR program

The buzz in the field of Early Care and Education is QRIS, and not just here but across the nation. Oregon's Quality Rating and Improvement System is becoming increasingly visible as more programs achieve a star rating. Here are a few ways that we can all help families and community member's better understand QRIS:

Grow It, Try It, Like It!

Preschool Fun with Fruits and Vegetables is a garden-themed nutrition education kit for child care programs. The kit includes seven booklets that feature fun activities through an imaginary garden that can be used to introduce fruits and vegetables to children. Kit includes a CD-rom with supplemental information and a DVD with hands on lesson plans and eduation activities. Read More

1) Post your QRIS certificate in a visible location

2) Share the QRIS WEBSITE for families on your flyers, bulletin boards and in your newsletter. At this website parents can learn more about QRIS and search for a star rated program by zip code.

3) Include your star rating in all of your ads! Both child vacancies and job postings should showcase your achievement! Craigslist ads are a great way to spread the word about your star rating and what it means to be a QUALITY program Read More


Lane County: The Lane Learning Academy Saturday, April 25th 9:00-4:00 6 Hours of Set 2 Trainings (includes Boxed Lunch and Door prizes) Come join us for only $25 for a full day of training and networking Lane County Training Bulletin Lane County Trainings	Douglas County: Spring Fling Saturday May 16th 8:00am-5:00 pm 8 hours of trainings with a one credit option Come join us for only $25 Credit option has additional costs Douglas County Training Bulletin** Douglas County Trainings	Español: Latino Summit Saturday April 4th All Classes taught in Spanish Las clases van hacer en Español. Habra 6 horas de entrenamiento y almuerzo. Solo cuesta $25. Llame a Karla pare inscribirse para este día especial para provedaras de Cuidado Infantil. E spañol

Early Childhood Cares Trainings

Cultural Tips for Supporting Children Who Are Spanish Language Learners at Home

April 16th, 6:30pm-8:00pm

Do you have children in your class whose home language is Spanish? Learn about the benefits of bilingualism, tips for working with families across cultures, and strategies to support a child's home language. Leave with a collection of fun Spanish songs and activities that will benefit all the children in your class.( Preschool /DIV)

Registration opens 4/6/2015, call Early Childhood CARES 541-346-2578 or email at [email protected]

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)

May 7th, 6:30pm-8:00pm

The pyramid model of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is the framework for this workshop and will target each of the 3 tiers of the pyramid. Current information and resources will be shared with participants. It is helpful if you have previously attended Positive Behavior Support (PBS) workshops, but not necessary. (Preschool/ UGB)

Registration opens 4/27/2015 call Early Childhood CARES 541-346-2578 or email at [email protected]

If you need disability accommodations in order to attend or participate in these events, please contact Disability Resources (541) 463-5150 (voice) or 463-3079 (TTY) at least one week in advance.

Stay Connected

Family Connections of Lane and Douglas Counties

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Lane County/ Main office 541-463-3954

Douglas County Office 541-440-7705

Family Connections website: | www.lanecc.edu/lfc