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Violence in Our community-what we can do about it
Since the Columbine tragedy many of us have asked what we can do as early childhood professionals. How do we help children to not become violent to those around them? Unfortunately, there is no one simple answer to this question. At the same time, there is a growing body of evidence that indicates what happens to infants and toddlers is very important later on in a child’s life.

When a baby is held, gazed at, or smiled upon a chemical is released in its brain, giving a sense of good will. Those who have ever tended a child over time have seen this essential element of attachment. When a child is cared for and their needs met, they are more likely to be concerned about others and their self concept flourishes. Young children will mimic the way they are treated. They learn empathy and a healthy balance between their own emotions and an awareness of how they interact with others. For children whose needs are not met, the feelings of isolation grow as they mature and can contribute to anit-social behavior.

Clearly this means that infants and toddlers need to receive the very best care possible. Early childhood professionals have the responsibility to provide quality care. We know that children in healthy environments with caring, knowledgeable caregivers are more emotionally stable and express concern for others. While many early childhood professionals have the natural ability to support this growth, training around the characteristics and needs of infants and toddlers enhances their care.

To address these concerns, we at RRCC offer a number of opportunities for infant & toddler caregivers to increase their skills. The October CareFest will include a seminar on Children & Violence and seminars focusing on topics of interest to those caring for infants and toddlers.

Other essential classes to take are:
Yes, You Can Do It!! Accepting the challenge of working with children with disabilities. Weekend class.

Grand Beginnings: Basics of quality infant and toddler care. Weekend class.

Infant/Toddler Theory & Practice (ECP 111): Semester long college credit course covering infant/toddler development, quality care and suggested activities.

Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques (ECP 112): Working with infants and toddlers under supervision. Completion of ECP 111 & ECP 112 qualifies student for infant nursery supervisor. Full semester class.

From the Directors
Fall is a time of change in many of our lives. At Red Rocks Community College the training that we have offered for 15 years for early childhood providers will also be changing. Watching attendance numbers, it appears that many professionals would like more short term training on weekends. We have also received many requests for training that goes beyond the introductory level. In response to your feedback, The Early Childhood Professions Program and Family Resources and Child Care Education will collaboratively host October CareFest. This one-day event will include 6 different nine hour seminars. Each seminar will comprehensively address a specific theme throughout the day. Save OCT 2nd on your calendars.

We will continue to offer Professional Care Giving Basics, Infant/Toddler ‘Grand Beginnings‘, CPR and First Aid. In addition, a few evening classes will be offered in the fall that can be used for renewal credit.

All of these changes represent new directions for us, and are in response to your input concerning your training needs. Thank you for your feedback & we’ll see you at the October CareFest!

Carol Joy Carper, Director
Early Childhood Professions Program

Joan Smith, Director
Family Resources and Child Care Education

Interested in Subbing This Summer?

The Children’s Center @ RRCC is looking for subs. Care for children 18 months to 6 years while learning about the Reggio & Primary Caregiver Models. $6.50-$8.50/hr depending on experience and training. Hours count towards director qualification. For more information call (303)914-6328.

October CareFest! Join us for this exciting all day October CareFest. Choose one seminar of interest and follow it through the day, gaining comprehensive knowledge to apply in your caregiving.

October CareFest will be held on October 2nd, 1999 from 8 am to 5 pm. The course carries .5 college credits, 9 clock hours renewal training. Price for entire day is $35, includes college credit. Lunch provided by the parents of the Children’s Center @ RRCC for a small fee.

Look for more details in the Fall Provider Post!

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