P ROVIDER Pursuits: INFORMATION FOR DELAWARE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS SPRING 2010 Delaware First Professional Development for Early Childhood Produced by: Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood University of Delaware Department of Human Development and Family Studies Newark, DE 19716 302.831.3239 www.dieec.udel.edu With funding from: Delaware Department of Education 302.735.4210 fax 302.739.2388 Professional Development, It’s More Than Training continued on next page rofessional development refers to skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement. Professional development encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework, conferences, group training and informal on-site learn- ing opportunities. It is intensive and collaborative, with specific goals or objectives and incorporates evaluation. There are a variety of approaches to professional development, including group training, consultation, coaching, communities of practice, mentoring, reflective supervision and technical assistance. The Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC), at the University of Delaware, Department of Human Development and Family Studies is charged with creating, coordinating and delivering a quality- assured professional development system for all early childhood professionals throughout Delaware. Standards have been set by the Delaware Department of Education for a five-level training system. Under guidance from the Professional Development Advisory Committee, definitions standards and applications have been developed and implemented for Instructors, Technical Assistants and Curriculum approval. All professional development (trainings) will count toward annual hours for the Office of Child Care Licensing, except those related to the cause, diagnosis, treatment, care or management of childrenʼs physical or mental illnesses, diseases, syndromes, or disorders not offered by a licensed or certified professional with credentials in that topic. Training certificates must contain the following information: training sponsor name and address, attendeeʼs name, training title, training date(s), level, core content area, number of hours, train- erʼs name and license/credential number if applicable, and issuing body. For more information, visit http://kids.delaware.gov/occl/occl.shtml DIEEC has created a website as a tool for early childhood professionals. Available on the website is a “Training Calendar”, listing group trainings at Levels 2, 3 & 4; “Registration” to sign up for classes offered by DIEEC and its partners; and “Resources” such as the Early Learning Foundations, Competencies, and a “Job Board”. Coming soon: “Transcript” for a detailed list of an individualʼs professional development completed by content area. Visit www.dieec.udel.edu to begin your professional growth. When planning for professional development for 2010, take advantage of formal and informal opportunities in the community or at your early childhood program. Technical assistance, coaching, mentoring and communities of practice support knowledge and skill development. Technical Assistants are defined as professionals who facilitate positive change through relationship-based professional development for individuals and/or small groups. This professional development may include one or more strategies to facilitate continuous growth. Throughout the relation- ship, Technical Assistants may facilitate or link individuals or groups to formalized group professional development and/or create Communities of Learning around specific topics or content areas. P
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PROVIDERPursuits:
INFORMATION FORDELAWARE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS
SPRING 2010
Delaware First
Professional Development for Early Childhood
Produced by: Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early ChildhoodUniversity of DelawareDepartment of Human Development and Family StudiesNewark, DE 19716302.831.3239www.dieec.udel.edu
With fundingfrom: Delaware Department of Education
302.735.4210 fax 302.739.2388
Professional Development, It’s More Than Training
continued on next page
rofessional development refers to skills andknowledge attained for both personal development
and career advancement. Professional developmentencompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities,ranging from college degrees to formal coursework,conferences, group training and informal on-site learn-ing opportunities. It is intensive and collaborative, withspecific goals or objectives and incorporates evaluation.There are a variety of approaches to professionaldevelopment, including group training, consultation,coaching, communities of practice, mentoring, reflectivesupervision and technical assistance.
The Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood(DIEEC), at the University of Delaware, Department ofHuman Development and Family Studies is chargedwith creating, coordinating and delivering a quality-assured professional development system for all earlychildhood professionals throughout Delaware.Standards have been set by the Delaware Departmentof Education for a five-level training system. Underguidance from the Professional Development AdvisoryCommittee, definitions standards and applications havebeen developed and implemented for Instructors,Technical Assistants and Curriculum approval.
All professional development (trainings) will counttoward annual hours for the Office of Child CareLicensing, except those related to the cause, diagnosis,treatment, care or management of childrenʼs physical ormental illnesses, diseases, syndromes, or disorders notoffered by a licensed or certified professional withcredentials in that topic. Training certificates mustcontain the following information: training sponsor nameand address, attendeeʼs name, training title, trainingdate(s), level, core content area, number of hours, train-erʼs name and license/credential number if applicable,and issuing body. For more information, visithttp://kids.delaware.gov/occl/occl.shtml
DIEEC has created a website as a tool for earlychildhood professionals. Available on the website is a“Training Calendar”, listing group trainings at Levels 2, 3& 4; “Registration” to sign up for classes offered byDIEEC and its partners; and “Resources” such as theEarly Learning Foundations, Competencies, and a “JobBoard”. Coming soon: “Transcript” for a detailed list ofan individualʼs professional development completed bycontent area. Visit www.dieec.udel.edu to begin yourprofessional growth.
When planning for professional development for 2010,take advantage of formal and informal opportunities inthe community or at your early childhood program.Technical assistance, coaching, mentoring andcommunities of practice support knowledge and skilldevelopment. Technical Assistants are defined asprofessionals who facilitate positive change throughrelationship-based professional development forindividuals and/or small groups. This professionaldevelopment may include one or more strategies tofacilitate continuous growth. Throughout the relation-ship, Technical Assistants may facilitate or linkindividuals or groups to formalized group professionaldevelopment and/or create Communities of Learningaround specific topics or content areas.
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The strategies utilized for continuous growth are:
• Mentoring: Facilitating formal one-on-one growth-based personal relationships; individual focused; goalfocused and reflective; fostering continuous growth inknowledge, skills, competencies and practice
• Coaching: Facilitating performance-based outcomes;content specific; connected to specific knowledge andskill; topic focused; model demonstration
• Providing Technical Assistance: Supportingindividuals and organizations in systemic improvementto reach specific regulations, funding, standards orbest practice
• Assessing: Providing accurate, complete andreliable data, using a specific instrument or tool;collects data on teacher, classroom or program
• Consulting: Providing technical assistance, mentoring,coaching and/or assessments in specialty area(s)outside of early childhood, i.e. health, mentalhealth, nutrition, safety, social work, business and/orlaw; program focused or child focused (EarlyInterventionist: OT, PT, SLP, Part C, Part B 619)
For more information or career advisement, visitwww.dieec.udel.edu or call 302-831-3239.
One Credit Offering per the Certificate:ECE 104, History and Professionalism in ECEECE 105, Programs and Services for Children Birth to age 8ECE 106, Meeting the Diverse Needs of Early Childhood Learners
Certificate Name: ECE Certificate 3Course Equivalence: PSY 125, Child Development
One Credit Offering per the Certificate:ECE 107, Language and Literacy Development b-8 yrs.ECE 108, Physical Development b-8 yrs.ECE 109, Cognitive, Social and Emotional Development b-8 yrs.
Wilmington Early Care andEducation Council (WECEC)
Provider Appreciation and Training Event
Training: Positive Behavior -Relationships and Environments
This training will benefit early childhoodproviders who work with young childrenbirth to five. Topics include:• building relationships with children
and families• providing positive behavior supports• preventing childrenʼs challenging
behavior• planning activities and environments
to support childrenʼs social emotionaldevelopment
Wednesdays, 5/19 & 5/26, 6:00-9:30 pm,Warner Elementary School
801 West 18th Street Wilmington, DE 19802
Providers can register on thewww.dieec.udel.edu website using acredit card or check or call 831-3239if no web access available. $5.00registration fee includes cost of 6 hourtraining and light dinner. *Participants must attend both sessions toreceive certificate
Professional DevelopmentOpportunities Calendar
Delaware First
Professional Development for Early Childhood
To register on-line for training, visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
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NEW CASTLE COUNTY Working with FamiliesLevel 2 (FM)4/23, 4/30Friday 6:30-9:30 pmWestern YMCA, 2600 KirkwoodHighway, NewarkCost: $32 Sponsor: DIEEC
Let’s Play with Our FoodLevel 2 (HS)4/24Saturday 9:30-11:30 amFirst Encounters EdgemooreCommunity Center, 500 DuncanRoad, Suite A, WilmingtonCost: $16 Sponsor: DIEEC
Supporting the Social Emotional Health of Preschool ChildrenLevel 2 (SE)4/27Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmCalvary Presbyterian Church,701 South Maryland Avenue,WilmingtonCost: $24 Sponsor: DIEEC
Sounds of Language & AlphabetKnowledgeLevel 2 (EC)4/29, 5/6Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmA Leap of Faith, 1715 West 4thStreet, WilmingtonCost: $32 Sponsor: DIEEC
Early Writing SkillsLevel 2 (EC)4/10Saturday 9:30 am-4:00 pmFirst Encounters Edgemoore Community Center,500 Duncan Road, Suite A,WilmingtonCost: $32 Sponsor: DIEEC
Let’s Get Moving-EnergizingBrain Power in Preschoolersand BeyondLevel 2 (HS)4/21Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pmCalvary Presbyterian Church,701 South Maryland Avenue,WilmingtonCost: $16 Sponsor: DIEEC
Comprehensive CurriculumLevel 2 (EC)5/1, 5/8Saturday 9:30 am-12:30 pmTender Loving Kare II, 400 N.Ramunno Dr., MiddletownCost: $32 Sponsor: DIEEC
Communication, Language and LiteracyLevel 2 (EC)5/13, 5/20Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmChildren’s House Montessori, 2848 Grubb Road, WilmingtonCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Supporting Families to DevelopChildren’s Language & LiteracySkillsLevel 2 (EC)5/14, 5/21Friday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. Michael’s School, 700 NorthWalnut Street, WilmingtonCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Powerful Play Experiences for Infants & ToddlersLevel 2 (SE)5/15Saturday 9:30 am-12:30 pmFirst Encounters EdgemooreCommunity Center, 500 DuncanRoad, Suite A, WilmingtonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Using the School-Age CareEnvironment Rating Scales -SACERSLevel 2 (EC)6/8Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmA Leap of Faith, 1715 West 4thStreet, WilmingtonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Pattern Party: Early Math ConceptsLevel 2 (EC)6/10Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmLi’l Einsteins LearningAcademy, 234 RickeyBoulevard, BearCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Assessment of Literacy Skills& CurriculumLevel 2 (EC)6/15, 6/22Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmA Leap of Faith, 1715 West 4thStreet, WilmingtonCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
April - June
For the latest
information & updates
on training and to
register for classes
go online to
www.dieec.udel.edu
Picture ID will be requiredfor admittance to all training
sponsored by Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC)
The Potential of Play, EnhanceAcademic LearningLevel 2 (EC)6/17, 6/24Thursday 6:30-8:30 pmNewark Day Nursery &Children’s Center, 921Barksdale Road, NewarkCost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Using the Family Child CareEnvironment Rating Scales -FCCERS-RLevel 2 (EC)6/21Monday 6:30-9:30 pmChildren’s House Montessori, 2848 Grubb Road, WilmigntonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Observation and AssessmentLevel 2 (OA)6/23Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmChildren’s House Montessori,2848 Grubb Road, WilmingtonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Early Learning FoundationsLevel 2 (EC)6/29Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pmNewark Day Nursery &Children’s Center, 921 Barksdale Road, NewarkCost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
SafetyLevel 2 (HS)4/29Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club, 17001 South duPont Highway,HarringtonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Let’s Get Moving-EnergizingBrain Power in Preschoolers and BeyondLevel 2 (HS)5/1Saturday 9:30-11:30 amDover Public Library, 45 South State Street, DoverCost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
Let’s Play with our FoodLevel 2 (HS)5/1Saturday 1:00-3:00 pmDover Public Library, 45 SouthState Street, DoverCost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
Introduction to EnvironmentRating ScalesLevel 2 (EC)4/21Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pmDover Public Library, 45 South State Street, DoverCost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
NutritionLevel 2 (HS)4/22Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club, 17001 South duPont Highway,HarringtonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Pattern Party: Early Math ConceptsLevel 2 (EC)4/28Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. John’s Lutheran EarlyLearning Center, 113 Lotus Street, DoverCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
To register on-line for training, visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
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KENT COUNTYTalking About FeelingsLevel 2 (SE)4/10Saturday 9:30-11:30 amDover Public Library, 45 SouthState Street, DoverCost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
Developing Language &Literacy in Infants & ToddlersLevel 2 (EC)4/12, 4/19Monday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. John’s Lutheran EarlyLearning Center, 113 LotusStreet, DoverCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Early Learning FoundationsLevel 2 (EC)4/13Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pmDover Public Library, 45 SouthState Street, DoverCost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
HealthLevel 2 (HS)4/15Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club, 17001 South duPont Highway,HarringtonCost: $24 Sponsor: DIEEC
Comprehensive CurriculumLevel 2 (EC)4/16, 4/23Friday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club, 17001 South duPont Highway,HarringtonCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
For the latest
information & updates
on training and to
register for classes
go online to
www.dieec.udel.edu
Picture ID will be requiredfor admittance to all training
sponsored by Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC)
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Assessment of Literacy Skills& CurriculumLevel 2 (EC)5/14, 5/21Friday 6:30-9:30 pm The Learning Center, 258 NorthRehoboth Boulevard, MilfordCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Working with FamiliesLevel 2 (FM)5/18, 5/25Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Learning Center, 258 NorthRehoboth Boulevard, MilfordCost: $32 Sponsor: DIEEC
Using the Family Child CareEnvironment Rating Scales -FCCERS-RLevel 2 (EC)5/20Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Children’s Secret Garden,717 Hatchery Road, DoverCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Using the School-Age CareEnvironment Rating Scales -SACERSLevel 2 (EC)6/1Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club, 17001 South duPont Highway,HarringtonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Communication, Language, and LiteracyLevel 2 (EC)6/4, 6/11Friday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Learning Center, 258 NorthRehoboth Boulevard, MilfordCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
ABC’s of Family Child CareLevel 2 (MT)6/5, 6/12, 6/19Saturday 9:30 am-3:00 pmDover Public Library, 45 South State Street, DoverCost: $55 Sponsor: DIEEC
Earth Guards: Let’s Take Care of the EarthLevel 2 (EC)6/8Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club, 17001South duPont Highway,HarringtonCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Supporting the Social EmotionalHealth of Preschool ChildrenLevel 2 (SE)6/9Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Children’s Secret Garden,717 Hatchery Road, DoverCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Sounds of Language & Alphabet KnowledgeLevel 2 (EC)6/10, 6/17Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Learning Center, 258 NorthRehoboth Boulevard, MilfordCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
April - June
ProfessionalismLevel 2 (PR)6/11, 6/18Friday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club, 17001 South duPont Highway,HarringtonCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Using the Early ChildhoodEnvironment Rating Scales -ECERS-RLevel 2 (EC)6/16Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Children’s Secret Garden,717 Hatchery Road, DoverCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Supporting Families to DevelopChildren’s Language & LiteracySkillsLevel 2 (EC)6/22, 6/29Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Learning Center, 258 NorthRehoboth Boulevard, MilfordCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Powerful Play Experiences for Infants & ToddlersLevel 2 (SE)6/26Saturday 9:30 am-12:30 pmSt. John’s Lutheran EarlyLearning Center, 113 Lotus Street, DoverCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
The Potential of Play, EnhanceAcademic LearningLevel 2 (EC)7/10Saturday 9:30 am-1:30 pmDover Public Library, 45 South State Street, DoverCost: $28Sponsor: DIEEC
Language & Literacy for English Language LearnersLevel 2 (EC)5/10, 5/17Monday 6:30-9:30 pmSt. John’s Lutheran EarlyLearning Center, 113 LotusStreet, DoverCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Using the Infant ToddlerEnvironment Rating Scales -ITERS-RLevel 2 (EC)5/11Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Learning Center, 258 NorthRehoboth Boulevard, MilfordCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Introduction to Center-BasedEarly Care & EducationLevel 2 (MT)5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmWonder Years Kids Club, 17001 South duPont Highway,HarringtonCost: $65Sponsor: DIEEC
Print Book AwarenessLevel 2 (EC)5/13, 5/20Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Learning Center, 258 North Rehoboth Boulevard, MilfordCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
For the latest
information & updates
on training and to
register for classes
go online to
www.dieec.udel.edu
Picture ID will be requiredfor admittance to all training
sponsored by Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC)
To register on-line for training, visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
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Moving Youth Ahead:Introduction to School-Age CareLevel 3 (MT)5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmUniversity of Delaware, CarvelResearch Ed. & Center, 16483County Seat Rd., GeorgetownCost: $60Sponsor: Coop.Ext.
Introduction to EnvironmentRating ScalesLevel 2 (EC)5/25Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pmLittle Red Hen Nursery andPreschool, 400 North Bi-StateBoulevard, DelmarCost: $16Sponsor: DIEEC
Using the Infant ToddlerEnvironment Rating Scales -ITERS-RLevel 2 (EC)6/2Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmAvenue Preschool, 20 NorthChurch Avenue, Milford Cost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Powerful Play Experiences for Infants & ToddlersLevel 2 (SE)6/5Saturday 9:30 am-12:30 pmRehoboth YMCA, 20080Church Street, Rehoboth BeachCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
For the latest
information & updates
on training and to
register for classes
go online to
www.dieec.udel.edu
SUSSEX COUNTYABC’s of Family Child CareLevel 2 (MT)4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10Monday 6:30-9:30 pmPACTT @ Sussex Tech HighSchool, 17099 County SeatHighway, GeorgetownCost: $55Sponsor: DIEEC
Communication, Language and LiteracyLevel 2 (EC)4/16, 4/23Friday 6:30-9:30 pmSPLASH Bay Shore Day School36773 Millsboro Highway,MillsboroCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Developing Language &Literacy in Infants & ToddlersLevel 2 (EC)6/9, 6/16Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pmLittle Red Hen Nursery andPreschool, 400 North Bi-StateBoulevard, DelmarCost: $32Sponsor: DIEEC
Using the Family Child CareEnvironment Rating Scales -FCCERS-RLevel 2 (EC)6/10Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Breakfast Club, 727 SouthWashington Street, MilfordCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Children Who Witness Domestic ViolenceLevel 3 (SE)6/12Saturday 9:30 am-4:00 pmAvenue Preschool, 20 NorthChurch Avenue, MilfordCost: $40Sponsor: DIEEC
KEY: Core Competency (Content) Areas:• (CD) Child/Youth Development • (EC) Environment & Curriculum (Educational Activities for Children - FCC)• (SE) Social Emotional Development • (OA) Observation & Assessment • (HS) Health, Safety, Nutrition • (FM) Family & Community • (PR) Professionalism • (MA) Management & Administration (Business Practices & Administration - FCC)Note: (MT) is noted for all Multi-Topic classes. The content areas will be separated in the DelawareInstitute for Excellence in Early Childhood Registry and on each professional’s transcript.
Inclusion Best PracticeLevel 2 (EC)6/24Thursday 6:30-9:30 pmLittle Red Hen Nursery andPreschool, 400 North Bi-StateBoulevard, DelmarCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
Using the School-Age CareEnvironment Rating Scales -SACERSLevel 2 (EC)6/29Monday 6:30-9:30 pmThe Child Craft Company, 26396 Seaford Road, SeafordCost: $24Sponsor: DIEEC
April - June
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For the latest
information & updates
on training and to
register for classes
go online to
www.dieec.udel.edu
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood®
(Teacher Education and Compensation Helps)Did you know TEACH provides:
• Scholarships for courses leading to an Early ChildhoodAssociate Degree and/or Early Childhood DirectorʼsCertificate at DTCC
• Scholarships for 85% of the CDA application fee oncethe required 120 hours of training have been completed
• Compensation as a result of increased formal education• Support to complete educational requirementsDid you know TEACH requires:
• Commitment from the participant• Commitment from the employerDid you know you may be eligible if:
• Currently employed at a licensed early care andeducation center, with one yearʼs experience OR
• Currently a Level II family child care providerAll candidates must:
• Possess a high school diploma or GED• Work a minimum of 30 hours/week and not earn more
than $15.00 an hour (hourly wage is different for the ECDirectorʼs Certificate scholarship)
For more information, contact Debbie Taylor at 302-764-1501 or [email protected]
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Visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
Meet the DirectorMartha Buell, DIEEC Director,started her professional career inthe field of early childhood in 1986as a teacher/caregiver in an infanttoddler center in Colorado. As ateenager she used to go with hermother, a former 1st grade teacher,to volunteer in Head Start centers inher native home, Louisiana. Marthahas a Masterʼs degree in early child-hood education from TulaneUniversity, and a Ph.D. in HumanDevelopment and Family Studiesfrom the University of NorthCarolina at Greensboro. As agraduate student at UNC-G, sheworked on evaluating the T.E.A.C.H.Early Childhood program. Marthajoined the University of Delaware in1996, and she was the originaldirector of the New Directions EarlyHead Start program. Martha hasalso been a co-director of the threeEarly Reading First projects. As aUniversity of Delaware professor,Martha teaches courses in the birthto second grade inclusive teachercertification program. Even thoughMartha is true to her New Orleansʼroots (Geaux Saints), her twochildren are native Delawareans,and she is proud to call Delawarehome. “I could not be prouder ofDelaware if I had been born andraised here. Every day I am struckby the level of motivation and com-mitment I see in the providers,teachers, and families to doingwhatʼs best for the children of ourgreat state. I am humbled by theskill and talent of the staff and facultyassociated with the DelawareInstitute for Excellence in EarlyChildhood, and I am grateful to bepart of such an amazing team.”
Getting to Know ERS Assessments
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division ofSocial Services through Statutory Authority: 31 Delaware Code,Section 512 (31 Del.C. §512) allows for termination of providersenrolled in the Purchase of Care Program. Please visit:http://regulations.delaware.gov/register/march2010/final/13%20DE%20Reg%201211%2003-01-10.htm#P8_145 for moreinformation.
The Environment Rating Scales (ERS) are observation tools used to evaluatethe quality of early childhood programs, including those that serve infants,toddlers, and/or school-age children. There are four tools that are used in theassessment process: Infant-Toddler ERS-revised, Early Childhood ERS-revised, Family Child Care ERS-revised, and School-Age Care ERS. Each scaleis divided into criteria that are based on current research regarding best practiceand positive outcomes for children and takes into account the physical environ-ment of a program, health and safety procedures, materials, interactions, andsupport for staff development.
As one part of evaluating progress, programs participating in Delaware Starsreceive outside ERS assessments based on the standards by trained andreliable assessors. These assessments are scheduled, planned, and providedduring a pre-determined window of time. The assessments are meant to identifyareas of strength, as well as areas needing improvement, so that Stars programscan scaffold progress toward continuous quality improvement.
Tips for preparing for a Stars ERS assessment:
• Share with all program staff whenthe assessment is scheduled.Encourage staff to ask any and allquestions. The answers to thesequestions will help everyone bebetter prepared.
• On the day of the assessment, class-rooms and programs should beconducted as if it were any other day.The goal is to observe a typical ornormal day in the classroom. Havingan assessor come into your programcan be nerve-racking, but it is impor-tant for everyone to do his/her best toperform as usual.
• Focus on the children. Make surecell phones are off and act as thoughthe assessor is not in the room. Theassessor will not interact or commu-
nicate with staff or children so thatthe assessment remains objectiveand reliable. No questions will beanswered and no feedback will beprovided during the observation visit.Do not be alarmed when drawers andcloset doors are opened; this is aneeded part of the assessmentbecause the entire environment,including all materials must beobserved.
• Be ready for the interview. At the endof each assessment, the assessormay need to ask questions to clarifyitems observed. Think about thequestions asked and take timeanswering them. Questions askedmay include scheduling, materials,program policies, and other informa-tion of which staff should be aware.
$$$$$$FUNDING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CHILD CARE
CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAM
MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!
We have some and weʼd like to give it away to help youimprove your child care program! Could you use someextra money to purchase new toys and equipment for yourchild care program? Money is available for any licensedprogram open Monday through Friday until at least 5:30 pmthat accepts Purchase of Care subsidies. Perhaps youʼre anew family child care provider and youʼre realizing you needmore supplies and equipment for this business than youʼdthought. Perhaps youʼve opened a new child care centerand youʼre feeling overwhelmed with the task of decidingwhat items are most important in each classroom. TheCapacity Grant can help!
You donʼt have to be new to qualify. Maybe youʼve been inthe business for 10 years and you want to replace some ofyour existing worn-out items. Maybe youʼre going to add toyour program by beginning to care for infants or to begin aschool-age summer camp and want help in determiningwhat types of activities to provide for them.
There are many different scenarios, but if youʼre in the childcare business, youʼre likely to fit into one of the categoriesfor the Child Care Capacity-Building Program. The cate-gories of funding are: Infants and Toddlers (children birththrough 36 months of age), School-Age (children inKindergarten and older), Children with Disabilities (childrenwith identified special needs), Non-Traditional Hour care(provided before 7:00 a.m., after 6:00 p.m., or on week-ends), and care for Mildly Ill children.
Programs can apply as new (open and licensed less than ayear), expansions (for example, family child care movingfrom level 1 to level 2, therefore adding to the number ofchildren they are able to care for OR a child care centerserving additional children in a new or existing age group),or as enhancements (programs who would like to improvethe quality of care for existing children, but are notincreasing their numbers).
Itʼs easy to apply!
Visit our website www.cffde.org or call Laura Greenlee at302-479-1698 to obtain the Request for Proposal (RFP).The next grant deadline is Monday, April 5, 2010.
Help is available!
When you request the RFP, you will also receive the FAQs(Frequently Asked Questions) which will answer a lot ofcommon questions. You can call Laura at the abovenumber for assistance over the phone or to arrange ameeting in person. Itʼs easier than you think and well worthit to receive $1000-$8000 for your program!
Everyone can use some extra money – get started today!!
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Purchase of Care Meetings The Division of Social Services (DSS) schedules Providermeetings for programs that receive Purchase of Carefunding. The next series will be in June. Attendance atthese meetings is voluntary. As part of the meeting, MarySonnenberg, from the Delaware Institute for Excellence inEarly Childhood, will be providing a 1-hour professionaldevelopment session.
New Castle County, June 2 from 6-8 pm, Canby ParkDSS Offices, 1920 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington, DE19805; Topic “Engaging Children, The Power of Play”.
Kent County, June 9 from 6-8 pm, Carrollʼs Plaza DSSOffices, 1114 S. Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901; Topic“Creating Supportive Environments for ChildrenʼsDevelopment in Early Childhood Programs”.
Sussex County, June 16 from 6-8 pm, GeorgetownState Service Center, 546 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown,DE 19947; Topic “Creating Supportive Environments forChildrenʼs Development in Early Childhood Programs”.
Visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
Open Housesat the University of Delaware Early Learning Centers (ELC)
• Opportunities for Professional Development • Network with Other Directors• Free
Date Time / Site / Topic
March 31, 2010 12-1:30 / Wilmington ELC (with lunch)Getting on Board with Healthy Eating Habits
April 28, 2010 12-1:30 / Newark ELC (with lunch)Getting on Board with Healthy Eating Habits
• Designed specifically for Directors of Early Care andEducation Programs.
• Focusing on promising practices for physical activity,healthy eating, and social-emotional development inyoung children.
Locations
Wilmington ELC – 1218 B Street (within Neighborhood House, Inc.)
Newark ELC – 489 Wyoming Road
To register visit www.dieec.udel.edu
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Verification of Qualifications Review Process
The Delaware First Professional Development System,now a unit of the Department of Education, will processapplications for qualifications for the Office of Child CareLicensing. Verification will be done to ensure eachindividual has the appropriate training, educationand experience requirements to qualify for one of thenew early care and education and school-age positionslisted below.
Early Care & Education Positions
Early Childhood Administrator Early Childhood Curriculum CoordinatorEarly Childhood TeacherEarly Childhood Assistant TeacherEarly Childhood InternSchool-Age Positions
School-Age Administrator School-Age Site CoordinatorSchool-Age Site Assistant School-Age Intern
When an individual believes that he or she is fully qual-ified for one of these specific positions, a QualificationsApplication should be filled out for that position. Theprocess will be as follows:
1. Applicant reviews requirements of positions.2. Applicant selects the position they qualify for, fills
out and signs the appropriate form. 3. Applicant collects copies of transcripts, diplomas
and training certificates to document training andeducation to meet the specific qualifications.
4. Applicant makes a copy of driverʼs license orpicture ID and proof of age to meet qualifications.
5. Applicant collects signed copies of verification ofemployment form to document experience to meetqualifications.
6. Applicant mails form and all documents to:Delaware First, Department of Education, Townsend
Building, 401 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901
(Faxes will not be accepted)
Once it is determined an individual qualifies for one ofthese specific positions, a Certificate of Qualifications forthat position is sent. No further documentation is needed,even if employers change. Each individual is responsiblefor keeping and maintaining their Certificate ofQualifications. This is an important document that any-one employed or seeking employment at a licensedearly care and education or school-age center inDelaware will be asked to provide as proof of theirqualifications for employment.
Degrees Received from a Non-U.S. College/University
The following independent agencies can review foreigntranscripts and provide a Credential Evaluation Report.Contact them for current information, procedures, andcosts.
• International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (215) 222-8454,ext. 603, www.icdeval.com
• World Education Services, Inc. (212) 966-631, www.wes.org• Joseph Silny & Associate (305) 273-1616, www.jsilny.com• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (414) 289-3400,
www.ece.org• International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
(310) 258-9451, www.ierf.org
Visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
Delaware Stars for Early Success
Delaware Stars is a quality rating and improvementsystem (QRIS). It began in 2007 with the goal ofimproving the quality of early care and education,school-age care, and family child care programs in thestate of Delaware.
What is a Quality Rating and Improvement System
(QRIS)?
QRIS is a method used to assess, improve, and com-municate the level of quality in child care settings. Itestablishes quality standards for programs and throughan assessment process a program achieves a ratingthat indicates its quality in relation to the standards.
How do staff benefit from a program’s participation?
Staff will increase their knowledge about appropriateearly learning practices and quality programming forchildren. They will become part of a system whichpromotes professionalism and know through theirparticipation in Delaware Stars they will have contributedto improving quality that will ultimately positively impactthe children and the families with whom they work.
How do I become involved? Want to learn more?Applications and information are available on ourwebsite by visiting www.dieec.udel.edu. Click on theDelaware Stars for Early Success tab, “Policies &Procedures” to download the application or contact us at302-479-1676. Applications are due May 4, 2010.
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Advanced CPR/First Aid Training | 602-3632www.advancedcprfirstaidtraining.com X
American Red Cross | 800-777-6620www.redcrossdelmarva.org X X
Autism Society of Delaware | 224-6020www.delautism.org/ X
Bayhealth Medical Center | 744-7135www.bayhealth.org X X
Beacon Safety | 428-6073www.beaconsafety.com X X
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware | 655-4591www.bgclubs.org X
Bright Horizons | 733-5437www.brighthorizons.com X
Catholic Charities | 674-1600www.cdow.org X X
Center for Disabilities Studies | 831-6974www.udel.edu/cds/ X
Child, Inc. | 762-8989www.childinc.com X
Children & Families First | 479-1677www.familyandworkplace.org X X
Children’s Beach House | 655-4288www.cbhinc.org X
Christiana Care | 733-1000http://www.christianacare.org/ X X
Cooperative Extension - UD | 831-1239www.ag.udel.edu/extension X X X
Delaware Assoc. for the Education of Young Children | 529-7721www.daeyc.org X
Delaware Department of Education | 735-4224www.doe.k12.de.us/ X
Delaware Early Childhood Center | 398-8945www.lf.k12.de.us/decc/ X
Delaware Family Child Care Alliance | 322-5500www.delawarechildcare.com X
Delaware Financial Literacy Institute | 792-1200www.dfli.org X
Delaware Forest Service | 698-4500www.delaware.gov/forestry/ X
Delaware Nature Society | 239-2334www.delawarenaturesociety.org X
Delaware Parents Association | 678-9288www.delparents.org X
Delaware State Fire School | 739-4773http://statefireschool.delaware.gov/ X
Delaware State Police | 834-2620http://dsp.delaware.gov/ X
Delaware State University- Center for Enterprise | 857-6953www.desu.edu/dced/ X
DHSS - Birth to Three | 255-9134http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dms/epqc/birth3/directry.html X
Dover Air Force Base | 677-3998www.dover.af.mil X
Early HSN CPR Business Website Childhood FA Admin.
Statewide Training Organizations Please contact the following agencies/organizations for their training schedule
Organization | Phone
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DSCYF - Office of Child Care Licensing | 892-5800http://kids.delaware.gov/occl/occl.shtml X
Emergency Management Consultant | 764-6557X X
Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware | 999-9313www.epilepsyfoundation.org X
First State Community Loan Fund | 652-6774www.firststateloan.org X
First State Safety Services | 292-1368www.firststatesafetyservices.com X
Food Bank of Delaware | 292-1305www.fbd.org/ X
Make-A-Difference Training Center, Inc. | 792-0542www.madtci.com X X
Nemours Health & Prevention Services | 444-9100www.nemours.org/department/nhps.html X X
New Directions Early Head Start - UD | 831-0478www.udel.edu/cds/initiatives-childhood-ndehs.html X
Nursery and Kindergarten Assoc. of Delaware | 239-1416www.nkad.org/ X
Parents As Teachers - KC | 697-4545www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/earlychildhood/parentsasteachers.shtml X
Parents As Teachers - NCC | 454-5955www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/earlychildhood/parentsasteachers.shtml X
Parents As Teachers - SC | 856-5239www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/earlychildhood/parentsasteachers.shtml X
Planned Parenthood | 655-7296www.ppdel.org X X
PolyTech Adult Education | 697-4545www.polytechworks.com X
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware | 425-7490www.pcadelaware.org X X
Providers in Practice | 373-8479www.delawarechildcare.com X X
Read Aloud | 656-5256 www.readalouddelaware.org X
Reading ASSIST Institute | 425-4080www.readingassist.org X
Rescue Breath | 387-1541www.rescue-breath.com X X
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) | 573-6553www.scoredelaware.org/ X
Small Business Administration | 573-6294www.sba.gov/localresources/district/de/index.html X
Small Business Development Center | 831-1555www.delawaresbdc.org/default.aspx X
Telamon Corp. | 736-1143 www.telamon.org X
WHYY Children’s Service Outreach www.whyy.org X
YMCA Resource Center | 571-6975http://www.ymcade.org/branches/resource_center/index.cfm X
Key: Early Childhood -Training organizations that have training topics available in Early Care & Education and/or School-AgeHSN -Training organizations that have training topics available in Health, Safety, and/or NutritionCPR & FA -Training organizations that have training topics available in CPR & First AidBusiness Administration -Training organizations that have training topics available in Personnel, Management and/or Fiscal Operations
Early HSN CPR Business Website Childhood FA Admin.
Statewide Training Organizations Please contact the following agencies/organizations for their training schedule
Organization | Phone
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Support Groups, Director Associations and Professional OrganizationsThroughout Delaware, child care providers have organized into geographically-based support groups. The groups serve
as a peer support system, in which providers can offer each other encouragement, share resources, network, receivetraining, and advocate for professional issues.
Some zip code areas are covered by more than one group. To learn more about the support group(s) in your area,please refer to the list below. Please call Children & Families First at 479-1676 for any possible changes to this informa-tion or if a new group has been formed.
Family Child Care
MOT Support Group Organization (Middletown/Odessa/Townsend) - 19706, 19709, 19730, 19731, 19734Kathy Manning 376-3771
Newport/Elsmere/Wilmington Professionals Caring for Children (N.E.W.P.C.C.) - 19804, 19805, 19808Jane Hatfield 994-1084
Pike Creek Family Child Care Providers - 19707, 19711, 19804, 19805, 19808Terry Windhorst 633-4633
Region 1 - 19703, 19803, 19809, 19810 City of Wilmington - Sharon Strohm 798-6303 Kyma Fulgence-Belardo 777-4099Nancy Martin 475-5234Kent County Support Group - countywide Smyrna/Clayton Family Child Care Support Group - Renee Hoffman 355-0555 Donna McDonald 659-3454
Child Care Centers
New Castle Early Childhood Administrators Association Dayna Moore 777-1222Kent County Child Care Center Directors Kim Pridemore 857-1720
Child Care Association of Sussex County Kathy Moore 856-3490
Delaware Professional Organizations:
Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC) 764-1500www.daeyc.org
Nursery-Kindergarten Association of Delaware 571-0230
The Delaware Family Child Care Alliance 655-0803 or 373-8479www.delawarechildcare.com
Delaware AfterSchool Alliance - Dave Hilyard 479-1664
Universities/Colleges that Offer a Variety of Courses Related to Early Childhood
Delaware State University - www. desu.edu Dr. Billie Friedland, Education Department Chair 857-6738
Delaware Technical & Community College - www.dtcc.edu Wilmington/Stanton Campus Barbara Sheppard, Education Department Chair 434-5571Terry Campus Dr. Tyler Wells, Education Department Chair 857-1743Owens Campus Dr. Nancy Campbell, Education Department Chair 855-1654
Springfield College – www.spfldcol.edu Judith Stang, Assistant Dean/Campus Director - School of Human Services 658-5720
University of Delaware – www.hdfs.udel.edu Dr. Donald Unger, Chair – Human Development & Family Studies 831-6500
Wilmington University – www.wilmu.edu Jim Boyd, Program Coordinator- Early Childhood Education 356-6794
Visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
Please visit our website for the most current and up-to-date course offerings and locations
NO DROP-INS PERMITTED FOR ANY CLASSES
To register for classes, visit our website at: www.dieec.udel.edu
• First time visitors must create a registration profile. Select “New User” to complete a profile and obtain a user name and password• Returning visitors: login with assigned user name and password
In order to complete your training registration, you must have:• Valid credit card or check. All registrations are completed through a secure transaction• Access to the internet• Email address
Details for each course offered through the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) or its partners are availableat the Institute website: www.dieec.udel.edu. Information on each course includes the following categories: course title and descrip-tion; content area; training level; date(s) and times; location; and intended audience. Each category is a searchable field, forexample, you may search by location (Dover); intended audience (infant/toddler); content area (health) or title (ABCʼs of Family ChildCare). Once you have chosen a course(s), complete the registration and payment on line.After completing your registration, print the confirmation page as a receipt for your records.
Instructors cannot accept payments or drop-ins on the day of class
Training certificates will be mailed to participants whose payments have not been received prior to class date
If no internet access: Please call the Institute to confirm class space availability: 831-3239Profiles are required for first time registrants. Registration can be completed over the phone with a check or credit card. If necessary,complete the registration form below and send your check made payable to University of Delaware, credit card information ormoney order to: Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood • Department of Human Development & Family Studies
111 Alison West • University of Delaware • Newark DE 19716Or fax your completed form with credit card information to 831-8776
Cancellation Policy
Participants who have registered for classes cancelled by the Institute or its partners will be provided a credit toward another class.If a participant cancels their class registration 24 hours prior to the class beginning, a credit will be issued to be used for a subse-quent class within six (6) months. If a participant does not attend the class and has not contacted the Institute 24 hours prior to theclass, no class credit will be issued. NO REFUNDS
Picture ID will be required for admittance to all classes sponsored by the Institute and its partners
DIEEC REGISTRATION FORMMake copies of this form as needed and submit one form per class per participant
Do not use for Delaware Stars Participant training
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