Training Opportunities for Child Care Providers and Parents

City of Sunnyvale  FALL 2011

Parent & Child Care Provider Workshop Series

Youth and Family Resources

785 Morse Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA  94085

Register Today: 408-523-8150/ childcare.inSunnyvale.com

EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CLASSES

for Licensed Family Child Care Providers

1.     CHILD OBSERVATION

Saturday, September 10, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Sunnyvale Senior Center, Laurel Room, 550 E. Remington Dr.

Learn to critically analyze assessment tools, as well as the appropriate use of documentation and portfolios.  Participants will explore ways to use their observations to support children, families and program development.

Topics include:

• Observation techniques
• Developmentally appropriate standards and observation
• Making good use of observation results
• Culturally and linguistically appropriate assessments

2.     Promoting Children’s Success  (2-Day Class)  

Day 1: Thursday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 
Day 2: Saturday, October 8, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Sunnyvale Senior Center, Laurel Room, 550 E. Remington Dr.

Children’s challenging behavior continues to be the number one concern of teachers and caregivers.  The Center for the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) has developed a framework, called the Teaching Pyramid Model, which considers ways to teach young children about appropriate behavior from a prevention perspective.  The Teaching Pyramid Model will address:

• Understanding the relationship between social emotional development and challenging behavior
• Practical strategies for building positive relationships with children while developing rules/structure
• Inviting cooperation

Workshops for Parents/Caregivers, Center Based/Family Child Care Providers:

1.     EXPANDING & IMPROVING YOUR CHILD CARE OR EARLY EDUCATION FACILITY

Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Sunnyvale Community Center, Neighborhood Rm., 550 E. Remington Dr.

Are you interested in starting, expanding or improving your licensed child care business?  Kristen Anderson, PhD, an experienced preschool teacher, child care planner and author of the book “Planning for Child Care in California” will discuss:

• ways to leverage financial/business/technical assistance resources for improvement/renovation/repair or construction
• City and state requirements; facility and business management issues
• considerations in expanding from licensed small to large family child care or to a child care center/preschool
• how to establish a Sunnyvale licensed child care facility

2.     CRIANZA CON CARIÑO (Nurturing Parenting) –

(class offered ONLY in Spanish)

Empieza el 22 de Septiembre al 26 de Enero 2012, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Un programa de 16-semanas los Jueves

Una cena ligera y cuidado de niños gratis.

Lugar: En la Escuela Ellis, Biblioteca, 550 E. Olive Avenue

En esta clase los padres aprenderan:

• cómo mejorar la comunicacion en la familia
• maneras de mantener la paciencia con sus niños
• cómo establecer límites y consecuencias apropriadas
• aprenda mas sobre las etapas de desarollo en los niños

3.     ARTS & ENRICHMENT

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 6 – September 29 & Wednesdays from October 12 – November 30

Location: Washington Park Building at 840 W. Washington Ave.

This eight-session interactive workshop series allows children to learn basic skills that will assist them in being comfortable in a classroom setting and may be helpful when transitioning into kindergarten. Children will get practice in writing their names, use of art tools, and can improve their fine motor skills development as they create. Parents will learn practical ways to incorporate art and literacy into the home environments while building positive and healthy connections with their child. This is a bilingual English/Spanish workshop for parents, caregivers and young children ages 0-5. Call (408) 684-4785 or email ealvarez@sjbcdc.org to register.

4.     SEEDS OF EARLY LITERACY FOR PARENTS

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays from September 7 to October 5 (Spanish Only) and December 7 – January 18 or Tuesdays and Thursdays from November 8 to November 22. 

Location: Washington Park Building at 840 W. Washington Ave.

This five-session workshop series teaches parents and caregivers effective ways to interact with their children to promote social, emotional, language, and literacy development. Participants will learn the five key SEEDS that support early literacy: sensitivity, encouragement, education, development and self Image. For parents, caregivers and young children ages 0-5. Call (408) 684-4785 or email ealvarez@sjbcdc.org to register.

5.     OPENING DOORS

      9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursday, October 4 – November 3
      and November 29 – January 12.

      Location: Washington Park Building at 840 W. Washington Ave.

This ten-session workshop series that focuses on parenting, leadership and advocacy for impacting children 0-5. Parents will learn about important aspects of child and family well-being: good health, social and emotional well-being, school readiness, and the economic well-being of the family. The series has one desired outcome: significantly increase the number of children in the community that succeed and create opportunities for children to reach their highest potential. There are two sessions to choose from. For parents, caregivers and young children ages 0-5. Call (408) 684-4785 or email ealvarez@sjbcdc.org to register.

6.     5 KEYS TO RAISING A HEALTHY, HAPPY EATER

      8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 4.

      Location: Ellis Elementary  School, School Library, 550 E. Olive Ave.

      Free child care available.  Light refreshments will be served.

      This workshop will give parents and caregivers strategies to tackle common

      mealtime problems that can lead to poor child health and obesity.  This class is 

      taught by a registered dietition and helps participants instill good eating habits that
      can last a lifetime. This workshop will address: 

•      encouraging children to make healthier meal and snack choices
•      how to handle common mealtime problems
•      how to get a child to sit and eat at the table
•      what to do when a pediatrician recommends a weight loss and dietary change
       in your child

Workshops are offered in partnership with the UC Davis Center for Excellence in Child Development, First 5 Santa Clara County Learning Together Initiative, SJB Child Development Centers, The Health Trust, Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Family and Children’s Services and the Sunnyvale School District.

All workshops are free. Space is limited. Registration is Required.

TO REGISTER

Email: childcareresources@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us

Call:   City of Sunnyvale

Youth & Family Resources Office

Monday – Friday ▪ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

          (408) 523-8150

To view current parent/provider classes and community resources,

visit childcare.inSunnyvale.com

The City of Sunnyvale encourages persons with disabilities to participate in our programs.  We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  If you require special accommodations, contact (408) 523-8150, TDD (408) 730-7501 at least five days in advance of the program or activity.