CHILD CARE SUPPORT NETWORK Family Systems Trainings
Below are the training titles and descriptions for each CCSN Family Systems training. After you have determined which trainings you are interested in ordering, select the number of tests and answer keys you will need for each. Only one answer key is needed for each training per facility. Each test includes a certificate of completion per child care staff.
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Volume 1, No. 2 Training & Certificate
Surviving the Infant & Toddler Years
This training features advice for child care providers and others who lack extensive experience caring for babies and toddlers. Key points discussed include: how much sleep is necessary at what age; attachment; and the importance of APGAR scores.
Age Group: Infant, Toddler
Core Knowledge Area: Health & Safety
Volume 1, No. 2 Answer Key
Volume 1, No. 4 Training & Certificate
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
To help prevent abuse, it's necessary to understand it and recognize it. Therefore, key points discussed in this training include: defining the types of abuse; identifying risk factors of abuse; and presenting tips on recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect.
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Family Relationships, Child Abuse
Not Approved in Oregon
Volume 1, No. 4 Answer Key
Volume 6, No. 6 Training & Certificate
Mastering the Toilet: Tips Toward a Toddler's Independence
It's true that toilet training can be an emotionally charged, frustrating time. However, parents and child care staff that work together can make this often-difficult time go at least a little more smoothly.
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool
Core Knowledge Area: Family Relationships; Infant & Toddler Development
Volume 6, No. 6 Answer Key
Volume 6, No. 9 Training & Certificate
The Importance of Parents as Partners
This training presents recommendations that have proven effective in building trusting relationships with parents. They include: accept that parents know their child better than anyone else, and, be honest and admit mistakes. In addition, strategies are offered to help defuse tense situations between parents and teachers, such as: avoiding blame, remaining focused on the problem at hand, and others.
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Family Relationships
Volume 6, No. 9 Answer Key
Volume 8, No. 11 Training & Certificate
Are Today's Preschoolers Too Rushed?
This training outlines the negative consequences that a too-hectic schedule has on children, as well as describing suggestions to help keep kids from hurrying through childhood.
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Core Knowledge Area: Child Growth & Development
Volume 8, No. 11 Answer Key
Volume 9, No. 11 Training & Certificate
Respecting Different Cultures
Race and ethnicity is an admittedly tricky subject to discuss, but when teachers sidestep the issue and selectively ignoring children's natural curiosity, we actually "teach" them that some differences are not acceptable. By failing to attach positive value to certain differences, we leave children to absorb the biases of society. Given the often negative biases and prejudices, do we really want to risk doing that?
Age Group: Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Family Relationships; Cultural & Racial Diversity
Volume 9, No. 11 Answer Key
Volume 10, No. 1 Training & Certificate
Child Abuse: Warning Signs and Follow-up
Without some adults, some children might never receive help. Be an advocate for children by knowing the signs of abuse and reporting incidents. Remember, you are reporting suspicion of child abuse. Even if you aren't sure, it's better to let authorities check it out.
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Health & Safety; Observation & Assessment
Volume 10, No. 1 Answer Key
Volume 10, No. 6 Training & Certificate
Building Meaningful Relationships with Families
This training presents strategies to establish meaningful relationships with families along with introducing the concept of 'Positive Goal-Oriented Relationships.' Concepts introduced are respect, partnership and effective communication strategies.
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Family Relationships
Volume 10, No. 6 Answer Key