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CACFP Reimbursement Rates
Have You Heard the News? The Child Care Food Program tiering rates of reimbursement are the same for Breakfast and Lunch. Thanks goes out to the State of Vermont for adding to the tier 2 rates to make them the same as the tier 1 rate of reimbursement. Breakfast is $1.27 and lunch is $2.38 per child.
What does this mean? Providers in the past did not join because they would receive the lower rate of reimbursement so now is a great time to join the food program.
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Providers who participate get money for serving the children nutritious meals
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CACFP is an indicator of quality child care
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CACFP helps children grow healthy and strong
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CACFP helps working families work
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Parents do not need to pack lunches for their children
Call: 802-479-0681 or 866-479-0688 or email psiergiey@cvcac.org or our website http://vtchildcarefoodprogram.org/
Online Lessons and Tuition-Free College Courses for Providers
Better Kid Care (BKC) 2- hour online lessons have been approved by Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center. Better Kid Care?s On Demand system for online learning offers a variety of topics for early childhood and school-age childcare professionals and directors. Vermont has approved the 2- hour lessons. Training hours include Vermont child care licensing annual hours, training hours for Step Ahead Recognition System (STARS) ? staff qualifications/professional development arena, initial Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required training, Department of Education training to renew educator licensure, and more. Be sure to follow the specific training requirements of the program or credential.
You can preview the content of all lessons for free. There is a $5.00 fee to take the final lesson assessment and receive a Certificate of Completion. Northern Lights must receive a copy of the certificate of completion or college transcript in order to verify online training and post them in your BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Please use the cover page available on the Northern Lights website under ?Online Learning,? when submitting documents. Better Kid Care is partnering with the Department of Defense, USDA, the University of Nebraska and the Military Child Care Liaison Initiative to provide On Demand lessons at no cost to child care professionals in licensed childcare facilities in Vermont, from now through December 31, 2013. (For more information, visit Northern Lights Career Development Center, http://northernlightscdc.org/training/online-training-and-coursework/)
The Vermont Child Care Industry and Careers Council presents five tuition-free college courses in partnership with CCV:
COMMUNICATION IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND AFTERSHOOL WORKPLACE (COM 1015)
Students develop effective communication and relationship building skills for use in the early childhood and afterschool education workplace through practical activities and exercises. The course focuses on communication skills with parents, colleagues, supervisors, and children. Emphasis will be placed on active listening, observation, self-reflective responses, and the use of clear language in interpersonal and small group situations.
Offered in Winooski (Wed. nights 6-9pm) September 5-December 12, 2012 Instructor: Erica Green
INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT AND CARE (PSY 2020)
This course explores processes of human development from conception through 36 months of age. Emphasis is on the physical, emotional, social, language and intellectual growth of infants and toddlers. Topics include: developmental theories and research, assessment tools, inclusion, and design of curriculum for infants and toddlers.
Weekly observations of this age group are required.
May be applied to the Program Director Credential for Early Childhood and Afterschool Professionals.
Offered in Morrisville (Tue. Nights 6-9pm) September 4-December 11, 2012 Instructor: Deb Curtis
DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD: AGES 3-8 (PSY 2025)
This course explores processes of human development from 36 months to eight years of age. Emphasis is on the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of the child. Topics include developmental theories and research, assessment tools, design of inclusive integrated curriculum, and the concept of transition.
Weekly observations of this age group are required.
May be applied to the Program Director Credential for Early Childhood and Afterschool Professionals.
Offered in Bennington (Mon. nights 6-9pm) September 10-December 10, 2012
Instructor: Andrea Sambrook
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (EDU-2045)
In this course, learners develop an understanding of the philosophical principles, societal expectations, and practical demands of building curriculum for early childhood education. Emphasis is on developing a child-centered, integrated, developmentally appropriate curriculum for the early years from infancy to age 8. A variety of curricular approaches will be included.
May be applied to the Program Director Credential for Early Childhood and Afterschool Professionals.
? Prerequisite for this course is a college level child development course. If you have questions about course requirements, please contact Sue Ryan (802) 985-2700
Offered in Winooski (Wed.nights 6-9pm) September 5-December 12, 2012
Instructor: Heather Mattison
Offered in Orleans (Thurs. nights 6-9pm) September 6-December 13, 2012
Instructor: Jeanne Kadmiri
Sue Ryan , Director of Programs
VT Child Care Industry and Careers Council (VCCICC)
145 Pine Haven Shores Road
Suite 1137 (pls note new suite #)
Shelburne, VT 05482
www.vtchildcareindustry.org
(802) 985-2700
5th Annual Tour de Farms
Take advantage of significant savings by registering now for the 5th Annual Tour de Farms, scheduled for Sunday, September 16 in Shoreham. As always, there will be a choice of three bicycling routes and a great blend of farm stops (some old and some new). In addition, there will be more family-friendly choices, including three StoryWalks, and a route for those who prefer to walk rather than ride. There is even a film competition as part of this year?s mix. You can get all the details and register online by going to www.vtbikeped.org
Thanks for supporting this important fundraiser which benefits Rural Vermont and the Addison County Relocalization Network as well as the VT Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition. We look forward to seeing you on September 16.
VDH Invites Public Comment
The Vermont Department of Health is inviting public comment as Healthy Vermonters 2020, a comprehensive set of 10-year goals for improving the overall health of the state, are developed and finalized by public health, health care and human services professionals. http://healthvermont.gov/news/2012/081012_hv2020.aspx
Also, note that August is National Immunization Awareness Month: Are you up to date on your vaccinations? Vaccine recommendations for the adult population include those below and If you have questions about which vaccines you should consider, consult with your medical provider as there may be others he/she recommends. Visit: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ to learn more.
- Flu (Influenza) vaccine: annually for everyone, starting at 6 months. We will be putting out the schedule for 2012-13 flu clinics within a month!
- Pneumonia (Pneumococcal ) adults 65 and older; for those younger than 65 with long term health conditions, diseases, conditions or treatments that lower the body?s resistance to infection, smokers and asthmatics. If vaccinated <65, recommended to get a booster shot after 5 years from date of first shot
- Shingles (Zoster) vaccine: adults 60 years or older.
- Tetanus/ Diptheria (Td) or Tetanus/ Diptheria/ Pertussis (Tdap): adults to get Td booster every 10 years, adults <65 should get one dose of Tdap when booster due; >65, optional for Tdap booster at least once.
- Chicken Pox (Varicella)- ?2 dose series recommended for adults who have never had chicken pox or been previously vaccinated.
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)- ? 3-shot series recommended from ages 11-26.
- Hepatitis B: 3-dose series adults <60 with diabetes; adults with jobs that expose them to human blood/body fluids.
Fuel Assistance Program Update
There are 7,000 low-income households, families, elderly, disabled, young children and low-wage working folks who received Seasonal Fuel Assistance last year and are not receiving food benefits through 3Squares Vermont. The less money these households spend on food the more they will have available for heat and utilities. This is so important as there is far less money this year than last year for seasonal and crisis fuel assistance benefits. Please, when you are meeting with folks encourage them to apply for 3Squares!! Richard Moffi, Fuel Assistance Program Chief w/ Economic Services Richard.moffi@state.vt.us.
Dads Behaving Dadly
Hogan Hilling and Al Watts are excited to announce a new book project titled, Dads Behaving Dadly: Chronicling the Fatherhood Revolution. The two are working together to collect a range of success stories written by dads in the United States and Canada. Hogan and Al invite ALL dads to submit a story. Visit the website http://dadsbehavingdadly.com on how to submit a story and other information about the book.
The stories can range from how dad helped out during pregnancy, in the delivery room, etc.; what involvement dad had with infant care and how he felt about it; how dad succeeded in helping his child roll over, crawl, walk, do a somersault, throw a ball, make a pony tail, ride a bike, etc., strategies dad used to help his children learn to read, spell, understand math facts, etc., activities dad did with his children to show appreciation for his child?s mother.
The book?s mission is to rebrand the image of fatherhood. This will be the fifth parenting book by Hilling, www.hoganhilling.com, and Watts? first as a co-author. Here is a link to an inspirational video of Hogan Hilling?s appearance on Oprah ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S9ur0x-z7U If you have any questions, contact Hogan Hilling at info@dadsbehavingdadly.com or hilling@roadrunner.com.
Vermont Alliance of Information and Referral Services
12th Annual Conference ? Wednesday, October 3, 2012
?The Times Are Changing?
Capitol Plaza Montpelier 100 State Street Montpelier VT 05601
Conference Schedule
7:30-9:30 AIRS Certification Examination
Pre-registration required. The deadline is September 3, 2012. For more information and requirements, see www.airs.org.
9:30 Registration and breakfast
9:50 Welcome
10:00 Keynote-The Times are Changing
John Plonski, Director of Online Supervisors for the IMALIVE Virtual Crisis Center. In 1963 Bob Dylan wrote the song The Times They Are A-Changin? as an anthem to the positive changes the activism of the 1960?s represented. Move forward almost 50 years and the times are still A-changin?. Unfortunately, along with the times , the availability of services has changed. All too often, ?Yes, I can help you!? has become, ?I?m sorry. No, there is nothing available to help you.? We will look at the reality of ?NO!? in these changing times. By learning to say, ?Yes!? to ?No? we become able to empower our inquirers, as well as improve the system in which we work.
11:30 The Shifting Sands of Volunteer Disaster Response and Recovery After Irene
Doug Bishop, Director of Communications & External Relations, American Red Cross, VT & the NH Valley; Vice Chair, Vermont Disaster Relief Fund and Bill Elwell, United Methodist Disaster Response Coordinator; President of VT Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster; Director of Allocations, Vermont Disaster Relief Fund discuss Tropical Storm Irene?s affects on Vermonters.
12:30 Lunch and networking
1:30 Annual Meeting/Strategic Development with Robert Uerz
2:00 Vermont Health Care Reform 2012
Robin J. Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, State of Vermont Agency of Administration. Find out how the Affordable Health Care Act is impacting Vermonters.
3:15 Consumer Scams in Vermont
Jason Duquette-Hoffma, M.S. Program Coordinator of the Consumer Assistance Program Consumer (CAP) will provide a survey of common issues affecting Vermonters.
4:00 Closing Remarks
Questions? Gayle DiMasi (802)861-0146 ext. 201 gayle@unitedwaysvt.org
Registration for the Vermont AIRS Conference Deadline is September 21, 2012
**If you are registering for the AIRS Certification Exam, registration is due by September 3, 2012!
http://www.airs.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3309
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Name______________________________Title______________________________
Agency____________________________ Address_______________________________________
Phone_____________________________
E-mail________________________________
Conference fee: Vermont AIRS members $40; non members $50 (includes breakfast & lunch)
Amount Enclosed:_______________________
Make checks payable to Vermont AIRS Mail to : Vermont AIRS
PO Box 5121
Essex Junction VT 05452
**Please verify with your accounts payable department that they have the correct mailing address above to avoid delays in processing**
Getting there
From Route 89 (North and South), take Exit 8 (Montpelier) US 2/Vermont 12
Merge onto Memorial Drive
Turn left onto Bailey Avenue
Turn right onto State Street
Capitol Plaza is located at 100 State Street
Montpelier Vermont.
(802)223-5252
www.capitolplaza.com
VT AIRS 2012 Conference
2012 Vermont AIRS Conference
Look Before you Lock
On Friday August 17, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood delivered remarks at the ?Look Before You Lock? press conference at the Campagna Center, a local Head Start and Early Head Start Center in Alexandria, Virginia. The press conference was held to raise awareness about the number of children dying from heat stroke after being left in locked vehicles. So far this summer, 23 children have died from heat stroke due to being left behind in unattended vehicles. Child care providers, Head Start staff, parents, and other adults caring for young children can work together to prevent this horrible tragedy from happening.
The Office of Child Care and Office of Head Start are partnering with the Department of Transportation?s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to provide information to the early care and education (ECE) community and parents on the importance of double-checking cars, buses, and vans to make sure that all children arrive safely.
You can read a message from Secretary Sebelius and Secretary LaHood about the ?Look Before You Lock? campaign through our Web site at http://transition.acf.hhs.gov/programs/occ/news/look-before-you-lock-pledge, where we will continue to add resources. In addition, HHS and DOT/NHTSA have partnered to develop a voluntary Pledge Form (http://transition.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/occ/look_before_you_lock_pledge.pdf?nocache=1345144217) that providers and parents can use to work together to keep children safe. For example, providers and parents can agree to immediately inform each other if a child is expected to arrive at home or at an ECE center and does not.
Please help us spread the word and raise awareness by sharing this message with child care providers; early childhood organizations; and other networks in your State, Territory, or Tribal community. Additional information, including media outreach materials, posters, and other campaign materials, can be found at www.nhtsa.gov or www.safekids.org.
Look Before You Lock Pledge
Shannon?s Message-Look Before You Lock
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Washington County Housing 101
Friday, September 28, 2012 from 9am ? 3pm
Pavillion Building, Montpelier
Please note, lunch will not be provided.
Please distribute widely within your organization and among your colleagues.
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3947970486
Provider Trainings
There is still room for you at two excellent trainings offered at the Steak House on 9/19 and on 9/26.?Call Vicki Langevin to sign up!!!
479- 7144 or vickilangevin@rocketmail.com
9/19 6-9pm Overcoming Barriers to Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse
The Steak House, 1239 U.S. Route 302 Barre, VT 05641
This 3-hour interactive training is designed to help adults recognize and respond to boundary violations and pre-offending behaviors before they result in child sexual abuse.
This training includes:
- Children?s normal sexual behavior and signs of abuse;
- Examples of common boundary violations and pre-offending behaviors;
- Discussion about offender attitudes, behaviors and characteristics;
- Skill development addressing when and how to confront pre-offending behavior;
- Bystander roles and issues;
- Overcoming barriers to reporting and intervening.
Multiple educational methods used include discussion, video, role-playing, brainstorming, and scenarios to practice responding to children and adults.
Completion of this training counts towards Child Development Associate (CDA), Specialized Care, or re-licensing hours in Vermont.
ACT 1
9/26 6-8pm The Steak House, 1239 U.S. Route 302 Barre, VT 05641
Section 10 of the Act 1 mandate requires that ?A licensed child care facility shall ensure that all individuals working at the facility receive orientation, based on materials recommended by the Agency of Human Services and the Department of Education, on the prevention, identification, and mandatory reporting of child abuse, including child sexual abuse, signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse in and close to the home, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders.?
Call Vicki Langevin to sign up!!!
479- 7144 or vickilangevin@rocketmail.com
Trainings August through November 7 2012 PDF
Trainings August through November 7 2012
Child Care and Military Families Web Conference Series
The Child Care concentration of the Military Families Learning Network is proud to announce the next session of our Child Care and Military Families web conference series. You are invited to participate in the 60-minute web conference Stress in Young Children from Military Families on Wednesday, September 19 at 2 p.m. EST.
This web conference will discuss:
- How the developing brain processes different levels of stress
- Sources of stress for young children in military families
- Common signs of stress in young children of different ages
- Strategies for child care providers to help children manage stresses related to military life
Presenters:
Diane Bales, Associate Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and Extension Human Development Specialist, The University of Georgia (view Diane?s bio athttp://www.fcs.uga.edu/ext/faculty.php?id=232)
William Mosier, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education, Department of Teacher Education, Wright State University (view Will?s bio at http://www.wright.edu/~william.mosier/ )
Audience:
This 60-minute web conference will be presented for child care providers (both on-installation and in local communities) who work with Military Families, as well as early childhood professionals who supervise, direct, or educate child care providers who work with Military Families.
How to Attend the Web Conference:
- No registration is required to attend this event. Simply log on to https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/milfam as a ?guest? a few minutes before 2 p.m. on September 19.
- Selected articles have been identified to prepare you for this web conference. If you want to learn more about stress in military children before the web conference, we recommend that you review these articles. Links can be found at http://learn.extension.org/events/615. A recording of the web conference and additional resources will also be available at this site after the session. If you click ?Follow this event,? you can receive updates as more information is added to the site.
- To receive more information after the web conference, you can type your email address into the chat box during the session, or send an email to dbales@uga.edu after the session.
- To learn more about the Child Care concentration of the Military Families Learning Network, please visit http://blogs.extension.org/militaryfamilies/child-care/
Challenges, Opportunities, and?Future Directions of
Vermont?s?Adult Mental Health System
September 13th, 2012 ?9:30am ? 4:30pm
Killington Grand Hotel: Killington, VT
The Department of Mental Health would like to invite consumers, peers, family members,?hospital and community mental health providers, advocates, law enforcement, and interested stakeholders to?a one-day conference focused on the rapid changes occurring to Vermont?s adult mental health system?following the unexpected closing of Vermont State Hospital. Participants will learn about the current and?future changes to our adult mental health system and have an opportunity to provide input on how our?system can be improved. Participants will also gain a working knowledge of how hospitals, designated?agencies and peer organizations are implementing new innovations to meet the needs of individuals affected?by the closure of Vermont State Hospital.
DMH Conference Flyer ? Sept 13 2012
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