Training Workshops are educational programs available to
child care providers and to parents.

Rainbow Fleet workshops are a source of quality training for central Oklahoma childcare professionals. Topics include "Injury Prevention and First Care" through the American Heart Association, Accident and Disease Prevention, Child Care Career courses, child care administration topics and a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children of all ages. Courses are designed to meet the needs of new providers, family childcare home providers, center based providers, and administrators. Nominal fees are charged and pre-registration is required. Certificates are issued to document attendance.

First Aid and CPR

“Injury prevention and First Care” is a pediatric First-Aid course for child care providers.  This

class offers Emergency Medical Services for

infant and children.  The class covers burns, medication administration, child abuse, Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS and much more.  The

course meets all of the DHS requirements

including Rescue Breathing and Foreign Body

Air-Way Obstruction.  Upon successful

completion, American Heart Association

Pediatric Basis Life Support CPR Cards

will be issued, plus DHS Certificates

for First-Aid

Fee:  $35.00 – for First-Aid & CPR

         $30.00 -  for First-Aid only

Instructor:  Rick Kernes

Dates: Saturday,  May 10, 2008                            

           Saturday,  June 21, 2008

           Saturday,  July 12, 2008

Time:  9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Class begins promptly at 9:00 am 

Clock Hours: 7

 

Accident and Disease Prevention

This workshop meets DHS licensing requirements for training in Health and Safety.   Topics covered include accident and disease prevention, proper hand washing procedures, tips on sanitation of   toys and equipment, use of fire extinguisher,

food safety and child immunization schedule.

Fee:  $10.00

Instructor:  Irma Jean Eufinger

Dates:    Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Time:  7:00 – 10.00 pm

Clock Hours: 3

 

No refunds are made unless we cancel

the course. Please read Rainbow Fleet Training Vouchers under Training Policies .Parking is to the north of the building and behind the building.

                 

 

 

 

 

                   Disaster Preparedness

  • Are you prepared to care for children in you program during a disaster?
  • What types of disasters could be

      expected in our area?

  • What do parents/families need to know about your plan?
  • What do you need to have in your emergency kit?

All of these questions and more will be covered during this two-hour training.

Fee:$10.00

Instructor:  Rick Kernes

Date: Tuesday,  May 6, 2008

Time:  7:00 – 9:00 pm

Hours:  2

 

     

 

                 DHS Inquiry Training

          Please call in advance 767-2650

          because seating is limited.  Also,

          promptness is essential or you will

          have to reschedule.

          Dates:  Friday, April 18, 2008

                      1 pm – 4 pm

                      Monday, May 12, 2008

                      1 pm – 4 pm

 

“The Influence of Culture on Care Giving

   This Zero to Three training explores

    how the care givers culture influences    

    routines, care giving styles and 

    choices.  There is no charge to you.

    However,  to receive a certificate you         

    must   attend all three sessions.

    Fee:  No Fee

    Trainers:  Teresa Widick, M.S. Child

                     Development Specialist

                    Teresa Baird, PH.D.    

                     Licensed

                     Psychologist

   Dates:      Wednesday. April 30, 2008

                     Wednesday. May 7, 2008

                     Wednesday, May 14, 2008

     Time:    12:00 Noon – 2:00 pm

                 at Rainbow Fleet

          To register, call 425-4412

 

            Mini-Montessori:  Workshop

       This workshop will provide an overview of;

        the Montessori philosophy and teaching    

       method.  We will explore materials and 

       exercises found in a typical Montessori            

       classroom.

       Fee:  $10.00

       Instructors:  Janie Thompson

                            Karen Towles                  

       Date:  Tuesday, April 22, 2008

       Time:   7:00 – 9:00 pm                                  

       Hours:  2                                                                

 

 

“Real-Art – Real Messy”

  • What is the difference between art and craft?
  • How often do we need to plan for art?
  • Art is so expensive.  What can I do to cut the cost?

We will talk about these issues and more.  We will also do some “Real Messy” work, so come dresses for the occasion!

Fee:  $10.00

Instructors:  Lisa Oliver & Anita Fowler

Date:  Saturday, June 14, 2008

Time:  9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Hours:  3  

 

 

                              

                                        

 

Guiding Behavior

Need help developing positive ways to

guide the behavior of young children?

Techniques shared in this workshop will

Offer suggestions for success.

Fee:  $10.00

Instructor:  Anita Fowler

Date:  Monday, May 5, 2008

Time:  7:00 – 9:00 pm

Hours:  2

 

 

Building a Healthy Brain

Zero to 3 training offers strategies to support and promote healthy brain development in young children.  MUST attend all 3 sessions!

Fee:  $10.00

Instructor:  Anita Fowler

Dates:  Thursday, May 8, 2008

             Thursday. May 15. 2008

             Thursday.  May 22. 2008

Time:  7:00 – 9:00 pm

Hours:  6

 

Indirect Guidance Techniques

What is indirect guidance?  How can I tell when I am using these techniques to help children live successfully in my childcare environment?

Fee:  $10.00

Instructor:  Anita Fowler

Date:  Thursday. June 19, 2008

Time:  7:00 – 9:00 pm

Hours:  2

Week of the Young Child – April 13 – 19, 2008

 

 

  Planning Music for Young

 Children

Music brings joy into the childcare environment and supports language development.  Come share your favorite songs with us and learn new ones.

 Fee:  $10.00

 Instructors:  Anita Fowler

                     Mickie Upton

 Date:  Saturday, May 17, 2008

 Time:  9:00 am – Noon

 Hours:  3

 

What is a Child Care Professional?”

This workshop is designed for family

childcare home providers but will be

helpful for all providers.  We will discuss the challenges faced by providers in our industry as we strive to improve our public image.

MUST attend both sessions.

Fee:  $10.00

Instructor:  Anita Fowler

Date:  Thursday, May 29, 2008

           Thursday, June 12, 2008

Time:  7:00 – 9:00 pm

Hours:  4

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

      

 

 

 

 

 

Click here for more information including the Quarterly Training Schedules

For Additional Training Hours please visit the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development's Website at www.cecpd.org

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