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FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER OF ALABAMA
CALENDAR/REGISTRATION FORM
July, August, September 2015
Montgomery Child Care Training Opportunities
Date
Time
Title & Description
Listed in Date Order
Location
Cost & Credit
State
Category
APCK Area
CDA
Area
Audience
Please Note: Registration will be taken on a month-to-month basis. Registration date is listed at
the beginning of each month. Please call to sign up for the classes you want to attend.
Registration for July classes begins June 15th
Registration Procedures
• Registration is on a first come, first served basis. • To attend any class please call the number listed below. • Cancellation calls are accepted prior to the training.
Please remember that if you are not able to attend, by calling you will allow someone else to use that slot.
Registration Guidelines
• In Montgomery, you may leave a voice mail message after office hours on the appropriate extension. The call will be returned the next business day.
• Walk-ins will be accommodated as seating allows.
Registration Notes
SINCE CHILD CARE IS NOT AVAILABLE, PLEASE MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR CHILDREN.
Contact: Education and Training Program Staff 334-270-4100 or 1-800-499-6597 ext 235
7/7/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Explore and Learn with Infants
Making the Right Choice - Selecting Materials for Infants
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
CCPF
CGD or PPD
or LEE
#2 or #5
or #8
Teachers of children
birth to 18 months
Intermediate
7/9/15
Right from Birth Telecourse
Orientation
*Must have access to Alabama Public Television
If you have previously taken this series you are not
eligible to take it again.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
NOTE TIME
No fee
12 hours awarded
upon completion of
the course
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
All
All
All
Everyone
Intermediate
7/9/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Learn and Grow with Toddlers
The Importance of High-Quality Child Care
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
CCPF
PPD or CGD
#5 or #8
Teachers of children
18 to 36 months
Intermediate
7/11/15
TRAINING IN BUTLER COUNTY
1. Protecting Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood
Settings from Disaster
2. Using Your Senses to Adapt Environments: Checklist
for an Accessible Environment
8:00 am - 8:15 am
Sign-in
1. 8:15 am - 10:15 am
2. 10:20 am - 12:20 pm
No fee
4 hours
NOTE TIME
1. HSN
2. CGD or LEE
1. #1
2. #2 or #8
Everyone
Intermediate
7/11/15
TRAINING IN CHILTON COUNTY
1. But They’re Only Playing: Interpreting Play to Parents
2. Bringing Fitness to Your Classroom: The Fitness
Learning Center
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Sign-in
1. 8:45 am - 10:45 am
2. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
No fee
4 hours
First Baptist Church
210 6th Street North
Clanton, AL 35045
NOTE LOCATION
1. CD
2. HSUP
1. CGD or ICFC
2. HSN or CGD
1. #2 or #4
2. #1 or #2
Everyone
Intermediate
7/13/15
TRAINING IN BULLOCK COUNTY
Focus on the Positive
5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
NOTE TIME
No fee
2 hours
Conecuh Springs Christian Academy
27 Gibson Road
Union Springs, AL 36089
PDG
CGD
#3 or #8
Everyone
Intermediate
7/13/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Especially for Family Child Care Providers
Starting From Scratch: Family Based Child Care
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
QCCL
CGD or PPD
#2 or #4
or #8
Family Child Care Providers
Intermediate
7/14/15
TRAINING IN AUTAUGA COUNTY
It’s Not Just About Numbers! Engaging Preschoolers in
Math
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Journey Church
435 Sheila Blvd.
Prattville, AL 36066
CD
CGD or LEE
#2 or #8
Everyone
Intermediate
7/14/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Discover with Schoolagers
Connecting Families: Let’s Use the News!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
CCPF
ICFC or DIV
#4 or #8
Teachers of schoolage
children
Intermediate
7/15/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Especially for Directors
What Does School Readiness Look Like
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
Admin or QCCL
MA or CGD
#5 or #8
Child Care Center Directors
and/or Owners
Intermediate
7/21/15
TRAINING IN ELMORE COUNTY
Promoting Physical Development for Infants and
Toddlers in Early Childhood Settings
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Wee One’s Preschool
2425 Dozier Road
Wetumpka, AL 36093
CD
CGD
#8
Everyone
Basic
7/27/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Supporting Children with Special Needs
Childhood Anxiety and Other Emotional Behavioral
Disorders
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
QCCL or PDG
CGD or COA
#2 or #3
or #7 or #8
Everyone
Intermediate
7/28/15
&
7/29/15
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Welcome to Child Care Training - Montgomery
12-hour class for newly hired teachers who do not have MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS
previous experience in child care and child development TO RECEIVE CREDIT
No fee
12 hours
BRING A SACK LUNCH
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
All
All
All
Teachers new to centerbased child care
Basic
7/30/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Grow and Discover with Preschoolers
An Environment that Positively Impacts Preschool
Children
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
CCPF or QCCL
CGD or LEE
#2 or #3
or #8
Teachers of 3 to 5 year olds
Intermediate
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Sign-in
1. 8:45 am - 10:45 am
2. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
No fee
4 hours
Mary’s Food and Fashion
867 County Road 59
Pine Apple, AL 36768
1. HSUP
2. CD
1. HSN
2. CGD
1. #1
2. #2 or #8
Everyone
Intermediate
*Session I and Session II
are held on
Saturday, August 1st from
8:30 am - 12:45 pm
No fee
2 hours
each session
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
1. CD
2. CD
3. CCPF or QCCL
4. CD or PDG
5. CD or PDG
6. LD
7. CD or HSUP
8. CD
9. CCPF or QCCL
1. CGD
2. COA or CGD
3. ICFC or PPD
4. CGD or DIV
5. CGD
6. CGD
7. CGD or HSN
8. CGD
9. ICFC or PPD
1. #8
2. #7 or #8
3. #4 or #6
4. #3 or #8
5. #3 or #8
6. #2 or #8
7. #1 or #2
8. #2 or #8
9. #4 or #6
Infant, Toddler and
Preschool Teachers
Basic
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
LD
LEE
#8
Teachers of children
birth to 18 months
Intermediate
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Sign-in
1. 8:45 am - 10:45 am
2. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
No fee
4 hours
FGC Family Service Center
22 Washington Street North
Hayneville, AL 36040
1. CD
2. PDG
1. CGD
2. CGD or LEE
1. #8
2. #2 or #3
or #8
Everyone
Basic
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
QCCL or CD
CGD or PPD
#2 or #7
or #8
Everyone
Intermediate
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1. HSUP
Greenville Butler County Public Library
2. CD or QCCL
309 Fort Dale Road
Greenville, AL 36037
Registration for August classes begins July15th
8/1/15
TRAINING IN WILCOX COUNTY
1. The Basics of Keeping Children Healthy and Safe in
a Child Care Setting
2. APT - Little Scientist
8/1/15
8/25/15
Alabama Early Learning Guidelines
MUST attend Session I in order to attend other sessions
*8/1 - Session I - Introduction
*8/1 - Session II - Child Development
8/4 - Session III - Role of Parent and Caregiver
8/6 - Session IV - Self-Concept/Emotional Development
8/11 - Session V - Social Development
8/13 - Session VI - Language and Literacy
8/18 - Session VII - Physical Development
8/20 - Session VIII - Cognitive Development
8/25 - Session IX - Putting It All Together for Alabama’s
Children
8/6/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Explore and Learn with Infants
Beyond Twinkle, Twinkle - Using Music with Infants
8/8/15
TRAINING IN LOWNDES COUNTY
1. Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers
in Early Childhood Settings
2. More Play, Less Pressure
8/10/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Movie Night - The Miracle Worker
*See Newsletter for additional information
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Session III - Session IX
FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER OF ALABAMA
CALENDAR/REGISTRATION FORM
July, August, September 2015
Montgomery Child Care Training Opportunities
Date
Title & Description
Listed in Date Order
Time
Cost & Credit
Location
State
Category
APCK Area
CDA
Area
Audience
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Journey Church
435 Sheila Blvd.
Prattville, AL 36066
CCPF
ICFC
#4
Everyone
Intermediate
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
No fee
1 hour
Teleconference
Admin or QCCL
MA or ICFC
or PPD
#4 or #5
or #8
Child Care Center Directors
and/or Owners
Intermediate
TRAINING IN ELMORE COUNTY
Protecting Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood
Settings from Disaster
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Calvary Baptist Church
504 W. Osceola Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092
HSUP
HSN
#1
Everyone
Intermediate
8/15/15
CPR and First Aid Training (American Red Cross)
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
$27.00
No hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
N/A
N/A
N/A
Must be in child care to
take this class
8/18/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Learn and Grow with Toddlers
Literacy in the Lives of Toddlers
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
LD
LEE
#8
Teachers of children
18 to 36 months
Intermediate
8/20/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Discover with Schoolagers
Big Kid Poetry: Move Over Mother Goose
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
LD
LEE
#8
Teachers of schoolage
children
Intermediate
8/25/15
&
8/26/15
Welcome to Child Care Training - Montgomery
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
12-hour class for newly hired teachers who do not have MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS
previous experience in child care and child development
TO RECEIVE CREDIT
No fee
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
12 hours
Executive Park - Building D
BRING A SACK LUNCH
All
All
All
Teachers new to centerbased child care
Basic
8/27/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Grow and Discover with Preschoolers
Someone’s Been Sleeping in My Bed! Supporting
Emerging Literature in Preschoolers
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
LD
LEE
#8
Teachers of 3 and 4 year olds
Intermediate
8/11/15
TRAINING IN AUTAUGA COUNTY
Partnering with Families
8/12/15
DIRECTOR’S TELECONFERENCE
Using Technology with Parents
Paperwork must be turned in by August 6, 2015
8/13/15
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Registration for September classes begins August 17th
9/1/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Explore and Learn with Infants
Self-Regulation: A Cornerstone of Infant Development
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
PDG
CGD or COA
#3 or #7
or #8
Teachers of children
birth to 18 months
Intermediate
9/3/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Learn and Grow with Toddlers
Would You Like an Apple or An Orange?
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
PDG
CGD
#3 or #8
Teachers of children
18 to 36 months
Intermediate
9/10/15
TRAINING IN AUTAUGA COUNTY
Books, Books, Books - Hush!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Journey Church
435 Sheila Blvd.
Prattville, AL 36066
LD
LEE
#8
Everyone
Intermediate
9/14/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Teachers Need to Play Too!
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
NOTE TIME
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
QCCL or CCPF
PPD
#6
Everyone
Intermediate
9/14/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Books, Books, Books - Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plains
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
LD or QCCL
LEE
#2
Everyone
Intermediate
9/15/15
TRAINING IN ELMORE COUNTY
Quantity Versus Quality Parent Time: How Can Child
Care Providers Help
6:30pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Calvary Baptist Church
504 W. Osceola Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092
CCPF
ICFC or PPD
#4
Everyone
Intermediate
9/15/15
9/16/15
9/17/15
9/18/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Introduction to Family Child Care Training
*Must be working on the initial 24 hours required to
open a home child care center.
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
MUST ATTEND ALL 4 DAYS
TO RECEIVE CREDIT
All
All
All
New Family Child Care
providers who are trying to
get their initial 24 hours
Basic
9/16/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Especially for Directors
Using your Outdoor Space to Increase Children’s
Self-Esteem
9/19/15
TRAINING IN DALLAS COUNTY
1. Can’t We All Just Get Along? Exploring Relationships
in Child Care
2. The Importance of Quality in Child Care
9/19/15
No fee
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
24 hours
Executive Park - Building D
BRING A SACK LUNCH
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
Admin or QCCL
MA or PPD
#5 or #6
Child Care Center Directors
and/or Owners
Intermediate
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Sign-in
1. 8:45 am - 10:45 am
2. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
No fee
4 hours
Selma YMCA
1 YMCA Drive
Selma, AL 36067
1. CCPF
2. QCCL
1. ICFC or PPD
2. PPD
1. #4 or #6
2. #5 or #8
Everyone
Intermediate
CPR and First Aid Training (American Red Cross)
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
$27.00
No hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
N/A
N/A
N/A
Must be in child care to
take this class
9/22/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Discover with Schoolagers
Bullying In and Out of the Classroom
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
PDG
CGD
#3 or #8
Teachers of schoolage
children
Intermediate
9/22/15
&
9/23/15
Welcome to Child Care Training - Montgomery
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
12-hour class for newly hired teachers who do not have MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS
previous experience in child care and child development
TO RECEIVE CREDIT
All
All
All
Teachers new to centerbased child care
Basic
9/24/15
TRAINING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Series: Grow and Discover with Preschoolers
Helping Preschoolers Manage the Strong Emotion
of Anger
PDG
CGD or COA
#3 or #7
or #8
Teachers of 3 and 4 year olds
Intermediate
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
State Category:
CD - Child Development
HSUP - Health, Safety, Universal Precautions
LD - Language Development
QCCL - Quality Child Care & Licensing
PDG - Positive Discipline & Guidance CCPF - Child Care Professional & the Family
AM - Administration and Management
No fee
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
12 hours
Executive Park - Building D
BRING A SACK LUNCH
No fee
2 hours
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Executive Park - Building D
Alabama Pathways Core Knowledge Areas = APCK
Area
Levels of Training:
The following are guidelines or suggestions for helping you choose the most beneficial training to meet your
needs at this point in your career.
Basic - Entry-Level - Developing skills and knowledge
Intermediate - 2 - 3 years of experience - Enhancing skills and knowledge
Advanced - 3 or more years of experience - Mastering skills and knowledge
Child Growth and Development = CGD
Health, Safety and Nutrition = HSN
Learning Experiences and Enrichment = LEE
Diversity = DIV
Child Observation and Assessment (Planning for Individual Needs) = COA
Interaction with Children, Families and Communities = ICFC
Personal and Professional Development = PPD
Management and Administration = MA
CDA (Child Development Associate) Content Areas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Planning a safe, healthy environment to invite learning
Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development
Strategies to establish productive relationships with families
Strategies to manage an effective program operation
Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
Observing and recording children’s behavior
Principles of child growth and development
Funding provided by Alabama Department of Human Resources.
Reminders
You will find two calendars enclosed in this newsletter - one calendar (blue) is for classes registered through our Dothan office and the other calendar (red) is for classes registered through our Montgomery office. You may attend classes at any location. When selecting
the classes to attend, after checking the date, title and state category, please check carefully the column that shows where the class will be held. It is necessary to call to sign up for any class you want to attend. Please keep a record of the classes you have registered to
attend. If at any time you have a question, call the office that is your county’s primary service provider
Montgomery Counties: Autauga, Bullock, Butler, Chilton, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery, Wilcox
www.familyguidancecenter.org