LEA Look Forward for April 12-18, 2017
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OSSE Update Regarding Special Education Law Enactment
OSSE Presents the Read Across DC to Promote Literacy in Early Learners
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Volunteer readers enjoyed spending the day with child development center directors and their staff.
CCDBG Topic: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
How to Prevent and Control Infectious Diseases
Units/Clock Hours: 3 Professional Learning Units
Description: This session will provide an overview on how to prevent and control infectious diseases, including information on immunizations and influenza.
Register by web: http://bit.ly/2ogaPT2
Sponsor(s): Children’s National Health System and OSSE
CCDBG Topic: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention and Use of Safe Sleep Practices
Safe Sleep Practices for Infants
Units/Clock Hours: 2 Professional Learning Units
Description: Participants in this course will identify behaviors that increase the risk of SIDS and sleep related infant deaths, learn ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care settings, and learn how to communicate with parents and other caregivers about safe sleep practices. This course reflects the American Academy of Pediatrics’ revised recommendations for a safe sleep environment.
CCDBG Topic: Precautions in Transporting Children
Precautions in Transporting Children
Units/Clock Hours: 2 Professional Learning Units
CCDBG Topic: Administration of Medication
Administration of Medication (AOM) Training
Units/Clock Hours: 3 Professional Learning Units
Description: During this course, participants will discuss basic medication administration guidelines, how to properly handle and store medications, and proper documentation of the administration of medication.
Register by web: http://bit.ly/2nAQpRQ
Sponsor(s): Children’s National Health System and OSSE
CCDBG Topic: Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Are You Ready? Emergency Response Training and Plan Development (NEW)
Units/Clock Hours: 4 Professional Learning Units
CCDBG Topic: Child Development
DC Common Core Early Learning Standards 201
Units/Clock Hours: 3 Professional Learning Units
CCDBG Topic: Handling and storage of hazardous materials
Storage of Hazardous Materials and Fire Extinguisher Training (NEW)
Units/Clock Hours: 3 Professional Learning Units
Description: During this hands-on session, participants will learn how to properly use and store toxic substances in child care settings. Participants will also learn the art and function of a fire extinguisher, basic characteristics of children who show interest in fire, and how to refer a child to the juvenile firesetters program.
CCDBG Health and Safety Requirements
Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG): A Director’s Guide to the Child Care Health and Safety Requirements (NEW)
(FOR DIRECTORS/ADMINISTRATORS ONLY)
Units/Clock Hours: 2 Professional Learning Units
Description: Center directors will receive information about how their staff can meet the new CCDBG health and safety training requirements, and how to monitor and track staff progress. Participants will create a professional development plan to ensure compliance.