Jul 10, 2017
Nuevo curso online: Aprendizaje a distancia sobre fundamentos de salud y seguridad. La Oficina de Servicios para Niños y Familias (OCFS, por sus siglas en inglés) adoptó los reglamentos de emergencia el 20 de marzo de 2017. Estos reglamentos le ayudarán al estado de Nueva York a cumplir con los requisitos de salud y seguridad presentados en el programa federal del Bloque de Subsidios para el Desarrollo y Cuidado Infantil (CCDBG, por sus siglas en inglés) con que deben cumplir los programas de cuidado infantil con licencia y registro y los programas de cuidado infantil exentos legalmente inscritos antes del 30 de septiembre de 2017. Nos alegramos de anunciar que nuestro nuevo curso "Aprendizaje a distancia sobre fundamentos de salud y seguridad" le ayudará a cumplir con estos requisitos. Se inscriba hoy para comenzar este curso interactivo narrado de 5 horas.
May 18, 2017
New Online Course: Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adopted emergency regulations on March 20, 2017. These regulations will help New York State fulfill the health and safety requirements set forth by the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) that all licensed/registered and enrolled legally-exempt programs need to comply with by September 30, 2017. We are pleased to announce that our new course, "Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning," will help you meet this requirement. Sign up today to take this fully narrated, interactive 5-hour course.
Apr 20, 2017
More Than Just 'Use Your Words': Promoting Positive Communication with Children. Join us on June 1, 2017 for our videoconference titled "More Than Just 'Use Your Words': Promoting Positive Communication with Children." During this training, you'll gain valuable information about the various ways we communicate and the impact it has on child development. You'll also learn techniques you can use to help children respond instead of react during times of stress. It's going to be packed with information that you're not going to want to miss, so register today!
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Donna Noyes, Co-Director for the Bureau of Early Intervention for the NYS Department of Health, discusses the NYS Early Intervention Program including the program's history, mission, services, and eligibility requirements. From "6-1-17 More Than Just 'Use Your Words': Promoting Positive Communication with Children".
Functional Sign Language
Speech-Language Pathologist Michelle Blair demonstrates how she uses functional signs and phonemic cueing, and discusses how providers can use these techniques to assist the spoken language of all children. From "6-1-17 More Than Just 'Use Your Words': Promoting Positive Communication with Children".
Visual Communication Aids
Speech-Language Pathologist Michelle Blair explains why the use of visual aids like puzzles, visual schedules, and phonemic cue cards in early childhood settings are beneficial. From "6-1-17 More Than Just 'Use Your Words': Promoting Positive Communication with Children".
Mindfulness: The Brain Science
Certified Mindfulness Instructor Maura Fox describes the brain science behind mindfulness and the impact it has on children who practice it regularly. From "6-1-17 More Than Just 'Use Your Words': Promoting Positive Communication with Children".
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