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howardcc.edu/ConEd 443-518-1700 Winter/Spring 2019 13 Early Childhood Education & Child Care Online Credential Boosters Courses continued PROFESSIONALISM Introduction to Environmental Rating Scales MSDE Core of Knowledge: Pro 3 hrs, Aligns with MD EXCELS Program Accreditation standard-quality rating levels 3-5. .3 CEUs. $40 (fee based, no waivers) Jan 3-Mar 22 ZB-721 7592 #4292 Online Apr 1-Jun 14 ZB-721 7629 #4240 Online The Child Care Provider as a Professional MSDE Core of Knowledge: Pro 3 hrs, .3 CEUs. $40 (fee based, no waivers) Jan 3-Mar 22 ZB-731 7593 #4301 Online Apr 1-Jun 14 ZB-731 7630 #4249 Online Conflict Resolution Strategies MSDE Core of Knowledge: Pro 3 hrs, .3 CEUs. $40 (fee based, no waivers) Jan 3-Mar 22 ZB-730 7594 #4300 Online Apr 1-Jun 14 ZB-730 7631 #4248 Online HEALTH, SAFETY & NUTRITION Nutrition and Active Living MSDE Core of Knowledge: HSN 3 hrs, .3 CEUs. $40 (fee based, no waivers) Jan 3-Mar 22 ZB-719 7588 #4290 Online Apr 1-Jun 14 ZB-719 7625 #4238 Online Playground Safety MSDE Core of Knowledge: HSN 3 hrs, .3 CEUs. $40 (fee based, no waivers) Jan 3-Mar 22 ZB-729 7589 #4299 Online Apr 1-Jun 14 ZB-729 7626 #4247 Online Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care *Required Course. MSDE Core of Knowledge: 3 hrs. HSN. .3 CEUs. $40 (fee based, no waivers) Jan 3-Mar 22 ZB-740 7598 #4305 Online Apr 1-Jun 30 ZB-740 7635 #4253 Online Family Child Care Pre-Service is class satisfies state training requirements for Family Child Care applicants and new providers to start and oper- ate a home-based child care business. Includes a total of 24 clock-hours: four clock-hours of training in each of the state approved Core of Knowledge areas: Child Development, Curriculum, Health, Safety & Nutrition, Special Needs, Professionalism, and Community. You must successfully complete all course requirements to receive a certificate. Standard refund policy does not apply. No fees refunded as of the first class date. No tuition refunded aer the fih class date. 2.4 CEUs. $230 (includes $90 in fees*) ONLINE You complete the below online courses at your own pace, with instructor guidance. They take approximately 24 hours to complete (completion times may vary). There are no classroom meetings. After you register, email childcareclasses@howardcc.edu to receive an automated reply with login instructions for Canvas. Begin work on the start date. Instructor's contact information is listed on the syllabus in the online course. You will need access to a computer, the internet and email to take this course. Jan 3-Mar 22 ZB-696 7581 #4272 Online (You may begin this class anytime from Jan 3 until Mar 15.) Apr 1-Jun 14 ZB-696 7618 #4220 Online (You may begin this class anytime from April 1 until June 7.) Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals is course is designed for child care professionals as an introduction to the basic concepts of developing strong communication skills when working in a child care center. Topics include: speaking, writing, interpersonal commu- nication strategies, and critical reading techniques, with a focus on communication with parents and co-workers, and communication issues within a typical child care day. Standard refund policy does not apply. No fees refunded as of the first class date. No tuition refunded aer the fih class date. .9 CEUs. $90 (includes $65 in fees*) Mar 18-Apr 1 ZB-654 7580 #4267 Online Jun 10-Jun 24 ZB-654 6715 #4215 Online Online class has no classroom meetings. After you register, email childcareclasses@howardcc.edu to receive an automated reply with login instructions for Canvas. Begin work on the start date. Instructor's contact information is listed on the syllabus in the online course. New Requirements In Maryland Maryland regulations require that most center staff and family providers have completed the following courses: • Including All Children and the ADA (see p. 12) • Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care (see p. 13) • Basic Health & Safety (see p. 15) Planning a staff professional day? Request on-site training at your center, call 443-518-4049.