SIEOC

Agency Information

Name: SIEOC Child Care Resource & Referral

Category: Child Care

Service Area: Southeastern Indiana

Purpose: SIEOC CCR&R helps parents understand the differences in child care by giving them a list of child care providers to choose from. The program offers child care providers ongoing training and resources to improve the quality of their services.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30 pm

Additional Information

Address: 110 Importing Street

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 240

City: Aurora

State: Indiana

ZIP: 47001

Phone: 812-926-1585

Phone 2: 800-755-8558

Email: ccrr@sieoc.org

Website: http://sieoc.org/

Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/CCRR.SIEOC?fref=ts

Additional Information: CCR&R is a program that serves Clark, Jefferson, Dearborn, Ohio, Decatur, Ripley, Floyd, Scott, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jennings, Washington, and Switzerland counties that helps all families and child care providers.

Contact Information

Name: Amy Matzet

Title: Program Director

Phone: 800-755-8558 x236

Program Information

Professional Development Opportunities: (Dates and Locations are Subject to Change. Call to Register)

Name: Behavioral and Regulatory Issues

Dates: 1/17/2017 and 1/24/2017

Description: In this training, Participants will learn what Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health is, why it is important, how to distinguish what are common behavioral problems of young children, and what behavioral problems may need professional help.

Counties: Clark and Ripley

Cost: $5

Name: Introduction to the "New" Indiana's Early Learning Foundations

Dates: 1/18/2017 and 3/15/2017

Description: The Foundations are Indiana's early learning development framework and are aligned to the 2014 Indiana Academic Standards. This framework provides core elements that children should achieve from birth to age five in order to be ready for future success. The Foundations create common language and expectations for the early childhood field. The 2015 revision was based on research, feedback from practitioners, and work from professionals with expertise in each specialized area.

Counties: Decatur and Floyd

Cost: Free

Name: STEM on a Budget

Dates: 1/25/2017, 2/22/2017, and 3/08/2017

Description: The training will examine participant's current practices in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in the Pre-K and School Age classrooms. We will investigate what the research says about the importance of adding and enhancing these skills with children. Overcome anxieties about incorporating STEM into your program through creative and simple hands-on activities.

Counties: Jackson, Harrison, and Decatur

Cost: $5

Name: Advocating for Play in a World of Standards

Dates: 1/28/2017

Description: Research supports the importance of play. Play, including playful interactions, simple play materials, problem solving, and outdoor play experiences is the basis of learning for young children. Develop strategies for making learning visible to parents and the community, using knowledge of play and standards including Indiana Foundations for Young Children to the Indiana Academic Standards.

Counties: Dearborn

Cost: $5

Name:Approaches to Play & Learning- "New Foundations"

Dates: 2/8/2017

Description: It is essential that early childhood professionals respect that young children learn through play. For children, play is at the heart of their early understanding of the world around them. It is important for adults and caregivers to provide opportunities for engaging play experiences. We will be talking all about the Approaches to Play and Learning section of the Indiana Foundations.

Counties: Jackson

Cost: $5

Name: See me: Why It's Important to do Assessments and Screenings

Dates: 2/15/2017 and 2/21/2017

Description: In this training, participants will learn how to use assessments and screenings to plan for activities and individualize activities and learning. They will also discover how to gather documentation for assessments and use this documentation to talk with families, plan experiences and refer children for services.

Counties: Floyd and Jennings

Cost: $5

Name: Meeting Curriculum Goals with Effective Lesson Plans and Authentic Assessment

Dates: 2/25/2017

Description: This training will look at what curriculum is for all ages, how to implement curriculum-including lesson planning-and how to link it all to DAP, how to explain DAP to families, child goals and observations, and what authentic assessment is. Participants will leave with examples of curriculum goals, lesson plans for any age, and how to complete authentic assessments to help build quality in your program.

Counties: Floyd

Cost: $5

Name: Take It Outside

Dates: 3/11/2017

Description: Research shows the benefits for children to spend time outside playing and exploring. Come learn why outside time is so important for young children, and learn activities that will encourage movement outdoors.

Counties: Ripley

Cost: $5

Name: Devereux Early Childhood Assessment Training

Dates: 3/14/2017 and 3/21/2017

Description: In this training participants will learn why we do assessments, learn o identify significant concerns that may require focused intervention, make sound decisions about teaching and learning and help their programs improve their educational and developmental interventions.

Counties: Jackson and Decatur

Cost: $5

Name: Family Engagement: How can it be Improved

Dates:3/29/2017

Description: Family Engagement has become a buzzword. But what does it really mean? Why should programs engage with families and how can they do it effectively? And what about those families that just don't want to have anything to do with you? Participants attending this session will examine the differences between involvement and engagement and explore what it takes to shift perspectives to more fully engage families in their children's education. Participants will also be introduced to strategies and resources that will assist them in enhancing the quality of family engagement practices.

Counties: Jackson

Cost: $5

Name: American Red Cross CPR (Adult, Children, Infant) & Pediatric First Aid/Universal Precautions Price Increase

Description: Due to administration price increases from American Red Cross, SIEOC CCR&R has to increase our prices to be able to continue offering for these training courses. CPR (Adult, Child, & Infant) will be increased from $25.00 to $40.00 and Pediatric First Aid/Universal Precautions will be increased from $25.00 to $40.00. The price increase will go into effect in January 2017.

Updated Dec 2016