MNSACA's Professional Development Resource Brochure 2nd Edition- MNSACA brings professional development to your program site!!!
Click link below to open Resource Brochure as a PDF file: This brochure contains listings of MNSACA approved trainings and trainers and is a great resource for Professional Development.
October 11: Fall Training Series: Alexandria, Edina, Duluth, and Zumbrota
November 15: Robin Getman and Bowling Fundraiser at Elsie's in Minneapolis
Training / Trainer Resources
E-Learning for Early Childhood Teachers
E-LECT (E-Learning For Early Childhood Teachers) begins its second year by offering over forty on-line or distance education courses for child care workers, family child care providers, school-age professionals, Head Start teachers, and Educational Assistants. This fall we are offering two courses just for school-age professionals and we've got six more new school-age courses in development. An E-LECT brochure and the 2003-2004 course list are attached. Please feel free to share this information with others. You can also find out more about E-LECT from our website at http://www.elect.mnscu.edu/ .
Eager-to-Learn
An online learning program of the Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network designed to provide quality, affordable, educational opportunities for people who care for children. Child care providers and other early childhood, and school-age professionals, as well as parents and other family, friends or neighbors, can enjoy learning valuable information from the comfort and convienience of home. http://etl.mnchildcare.org/ .
Minnesota Early Childhood and School Age Trainers Association(MECSATA)
MECSATA is an organization committed to promoting and supporting early childhood and school age trainers in the areas of professional growth and development, leadership, and advocacy for the field. This organization shall make every active effort to be inclusive of the personal, cultural, and professional diversity of people desiring membership and leadership within MECSATA. MECSATA will provide opportunities to network and develop contacts within the field. MECSATA will encourage the professional development of trainers through conferences, meetings, speakers, newsletters, and any other activities agreed upon by the Board of Directors. www.mecsata.org
Trainer's Section-Forms
Links and Resources
Minnesota Links
Pacer Center: This is an advocacy group. Parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges founded this center. This group works in cooperation with 20 disability organizations. 4826 Chicago Ave. South, Mpls, MN 5510, 612 - 827 - 2966, 612 - 827 - 3065 (fax) www.pacer.org
Project EXCEPTIONAL Minnesota: Project EXCEPTIONAL Minnesota is a community based effort. Through teams of community based trainers the project provides practical information about inclusion. Trainers focus on providing ways to include children with disabilities in a wide variety of childcare activities. Trainers also focus on environment design and curricular and equipment adaptation design. For more information about this excellent training opportunity throughout Minnesota, please call: 651.603.6265. www.projectexceptional.org
SOS Program: The Starting Out Successfully program of Anoka County community Action Programs’ Child Care Resource and Referral is available to child care providers upon request. SOS is a series of four in home training visits for newly licensed family childcare providers. Topics covered are in lecture format and printed curriculum and supporting materials are left with the provider following each visit. Graduates of the program receive follow up calls from the training counselor every 4-6 weeks for six months following program completion.
For more information contact: ACCAP Child Care Resource and Referral,
1201 89th Ave. NE, Suite 345, Blaine, MN 55434, 612 - 783 - 4881
DirectAbility: "DirectAbility is an online yellow pages to resources for Minnesotans with disabilities and the people who live, work and play with us every day. We are listing service providers, organizations, associations, individuals, distributors, manufacturers, retailers, professionals, clinics and hospitals, employment opportunities, accessible hotels, motels and resorts, books and any other resource we can find." www.directability.com
MN Childcare Training Registry: This website contains information about early childhood education and child development, inservice and credit based training offered in Minnesota. Visit their website at: http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/Ectrain/
Program Improvement and Accreditation Project (PIAP) Grant: The Program Improvement and Accreditation Project is a statewide grant program that provides training opportunities to school-age care programs committed to program improvement. It is funded by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning, and is administered by the Minnesota School-Age Care Alliance.
Contact Information: Lisa Walker, Project Coordinator Phone: 952-988-4098
Minnesota School-Age Care Alliance (MnSACA): The Minnesota School-Age Care Alliance is the professional organization for the field of school-age care. The mission of the MnSACA is to promote quality programs for children and youth through professional development and public advocacy. Contact information: Brian Siverson-Hall, Executive Director Phone: 651-203-7252 Email: brians@mnsaca.org Web site: http://www.mnsaca.org
The Minnesota Budget Project: An initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits - provides independent research, analysis, and outreach on state budget and tax policy issues, emphasizing their impact on low- and moderate-income persons and the organizations that serve them Web site: http://www.mncn.org/bp/index.htm
Building Cultural Connections: This program seeks to train childcare providers and community members in the importance of respect and celebration of culture in the healthy development of all children. Each training seeks to offer participants the chance to: develop a greater awareness of their own culture, learn how to help children grow up with healthy attitudes about cultural differences, develop skills in cross-cultural communication, recognize and address discrimination before it starts. For more information visit: http://www.ecrc1.org
Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network: The Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network provides statewide leadership in shaping collaborations that build a diverse, high quality child care system accessible to all Minnesota families through local child care resources and professional development. For more information visit: http://www.mnchildcare.org
Minnesota Early Childhood and School Age Trainers Association (MECSATA): MECSATA is an organization of trainers committed to promoting and supporting early childhood and school age trainers in the areas of professional growth and development, leadership, and advocacy for the field. This organization shall make every active effort to be inclusive of the personal, cultural, and professional diversity of people desiring membership and leadership within MECSATA. MECSATA will provide opportunities to network and develop contacts within the field. MECSATA will encourage the professional development of trainers through conferences, meetings, speakers, newsletters, and any other activities agreed upon by the Board of Directors. Contact Information: Cindy Croft 651-603-6265 Soon to be webpage http://www.mecsata.org
Minnesota Association for the Education Young Children (MnAEYC): The Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children is a membership-based organization of early childhood educators and child care providers. For more information visit: http://www.aeyc-mn.org
Center for Early Education and Development (CEED): The Center for Early Education and Development (CEED) provides information regarding young children (birth to age eight), including children with special needs, in the areas of education, child care, child development, and family education. Contact Information:
Early Childhood Behavior Project Center for Early Education and Development (CEED)
201 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Drive S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-626-9528 Fax: 612-625-6619
Email: swans114@umn.edu
Minnesota Alliance with Youth
The Minnesota Alliance with Youth is a statewide alliance of communities, non-profits, businesses, faith communities, families, and young people. It is the Minnesota's initiative in the America's Promise movement. http://www.mnyouth.org
Develop Kids
Develop Kids is a site provided by Concordia University. It is a repository for learning in the fields of school-age care and youth development. Papers, information, and links are posted here, divided into several categories. http://www.developkids.com
Sparrow Media Group
This site offers numerous valuable resources in the field of school-age care. Including a series on facilitating positive development, best practices, teaching social skills and much more. Each book is a valuable addition to every resource library and are available for purchase at: www.sparrowmediagroup.com
Resources for SA/Youth Quality, Programming, and Training
The Finance Project: Maximizing Federal Food and Nutrition Funds for Out-of-School Time and Community School Initiatives - Strategy Brief
(you will need Acrobat Reader to access this link) www.financeproject.org
National Center for Community Education: Offers individual or small group staff development opportunities. www.nccenet.org
Concordia University Department of Human Resources and Professional Development www.cshs.csp.edu
the office of service learning: The site features a list of service learning courses and projects that have been done at Concordia University as well as a guide on how to include service learning in your own course. http://web.csp.edu/servicelearning/
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities www.nichcy.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. www.ncld.org
AskERIC Lesson Plans
Searchable database by subject and grade. You can also submit a lesson plan to be added to their database. http://www.eduref.org
Big 6
The Big6 is the most widely known and used approach to teaching information and technology skills in the world. Used in thousands of K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate and adult training programs, the Big6 information problem-solving process is applicable whenever people need and use information. http://www.big6.com
Michigan Teacher Network
Over 5000 sites for educators on subjects such as job hunting, curriculum subjects, professional development, best practices, etc. http://mtn.merit.edu
Teach for Tomorrow
TFT exposes teachers to good online resources and describes effective online activities. It helps teachers understand how to use Internet technology and content for instruction, presentation, lesson planning, research, and collaboration. http://tft.merit.edu/
webTeacher
E-mail, video conferencing, chat rooms, Web page design, Internet safety, curriculum searches - you choose the topic you want to explore, you choose your own pace, you choose the depth of knowledge you desire, and webTeacher guides you through the information. http://www.webteacher.org/winexp/indextc.html
www4 Teachers
Learn all about integrating technology, Internet tools, professional development, webzines, etc. http://www.4teachers.org
The Forum for Youth Investment
The Forum for Youth Investment (the Forum) is dedicated to increasing the quality and quantity of youth investment and youth involvement by promoting a "big picture" approach to planning, research, advocacy and policy development among the broad range of organizations that help constituents and communities invest in children, youth and families. http://www.forumforyouthinvestment.org
Promising Practices in Afterschool
Search for promising practices and share your own good work with others to help build the field of afterschool. http://www.afterschool.org
Public Broadcasting System
Find over 4000 free lesson plans and activities covering a broad range of topics. http://www.pbs.org/teachersource
West Virginia Motor Development Center
"Developing children by choice not by chance" Explore the 'Choosy curriculum' - activities that promote movement skills and physical activity for individuals of all ages and abilities. http://www.bechoosy.org
Outward Bound
Outward Bound USA is the pioneer and leader in challenging adventure education for youths and adults.
Through its 4 wilderness schools, 2 urban centers, OB Professional for corporate groups, and new whole-school learning model, Expeditionary Learning, Outward Bound programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge.
In all programs and course settings, students develop self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, and environmental and community stewardship. http://www.outwardbound.com
Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound
expeditionary Learning Outward Bound is a proven model for comprehensive school reform for elementary, middle and high schools. It emphasizes learning by doing, with a particular focus on character growth, teamwork, reflection and literacy. Teachers connect high quality academic learning to adventure, service and character development through a variety of student experiences including interdisciplinary, project based learning expeditions.
Are we There Yet: Benchmarks and Tools for Schools Implementing Expeditionalry Learning Outward Bound by Doug Kilmister with Martin Liebowits and Denis Udall, is Expeditionary Learning's guide to continuous improvement and school review. This resource contains a new, condensed set of the Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound core practice benchmarks and it can be downloaded in PDF format at http://www.elob.org/publications/arewethereyet.pdf
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory improves educational results for children, youth, and adults by providing research and development assistance in delivering equitable, high-quality educational programs. http://www.nwrel.org
youthlearn "afterschool & Technology"
Youthlearn has added a new section to its website called "afterschool & technology". It explores how afterschool programs can promote content-rich learning in fun and creative ways with the aid of programming technology tools. http://www.youthlearn.org/afterschool
EducaTION dEVELOPMENT iNC.
Education Development Inc. has developed a design engineering curriculum for afterschool programs. The curriculum "Design It!" consists of a series of design projects that challenge children to build working models of small functional machines and toys. http://www.kelvin.com
The national association for sport and physical education
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education has developed the "Sport for All Program" to address the need for safe, fun and age-appropriate physical activity for children in out-of-school time settings. www.gahperd.org/naspe/sportforall
pcs edventures PCS Edventures has developed learning labs that teach math, science, ect. using lego manipulatives. http://www.edventures.com/labs.html
pcs Academy of Science Edventures has updated its web site, with many new items and programs to help teachers and educators meet the NCLB requirements. www.edventures.com/aos
building partnerships for youth
The Building Partnerships for Youth features an interactive database of program options. http://www.bpy.n4h.org
4-h cooperative curricula
This system provides a variety of curricula. "A Palette of Fun" was written especially for afterschool settings. http://www.n4hccs.org
gocybercamp
A web-based "camp" where children ages 8-12 can participate in educational games and activities. It also provides resources & support materials for caregivers. And now features new activities that teach kids about healthy living. http://gocybercamp.org
Child Trends: Guide to effective programs for children/youth
An extensive knowledge base of programs that "work" to enhance children's development, presented in a user-friendly format for policy makers, program designers and funders. http://www.childtrends.org/lifecourse/index.htm
Learning point associates
A new website containing examples of high-quality academic enrichment activities gathered from afterschool programs across the country. http://www.afterschool.org/aea/index.html
Middle School Link
The National Service Resource Center offers curriculum with a service-learning emphasis. Including creating a young people's Bill of Responsibilities, setting up a Kids voting program, & creating curriculum to encourage thoughtful citizenship. http://nationalserviceresources.org/epicenter
Toolbox Training
Toolbox Training will showcase different child care programs. Click on "program spotlight" http://www.toolboxonline.bigstep.com
Toolbox Training Activity calender
Toolbox Training activity calender has been updated through December 2005. The activity calender offers a wide array of holidays, special days, theme weeks and months, all of which can be great idea starters for child care programming. http://www.toolboxonline.bigstep.com/calender.html
The National mentoring partnership
They have recently launched the After-School Program Clearing house. Check it out at: www.Mentoring.org/Afterschool
Great Traits-Character Building at Home
Offers a character building program for download. www.greattraits.com
The Teachers College press Offers huge selection of books, author and event info and free downloads for everyone in the teaching profession. www.tcpress.com
I am Your Child Foundation
A national non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early childhood development and school readiness. http://www.iamyourchild.org
National Recreation & Parks Association
The Mission of the National Recreation and Park Association is: "To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people." This site provides a number of programs promoting and supporting "healthy living, and active lifestyles" http://www.nrpa.org
Resources and Information for Including All Children
National Resource Library: The National Resource Library is a database developed and maintained by the National Center for Youth with Disabilities (NCYD), a project of the University of Minnesota's Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health. The database brings together comprehensive sources of information related to youth with chronic or disabling conditions and their families. Topics include psychosocial issues, disability awareness, developmental processes, family, sexuality, education, employment, independent living, cultural issues, gender issues, service delivery, professional issues, advocacy and legal issues, and health issues. The special focus is on transition - from childhood to adolescence to adulthood, from school to work, and home to community, and from pediatric to adult health care. www.peds.umn.edu/Centers/ihd/ncyd.html
Child Care Bureau:
The Child Care Bureau has a strong commitment to inclusive child care and has focused attention and resources on expanding and improving inclusive child care services throughout the country.
ChildCare Bulletin
Published six times a year by the National Child Care Information Center. 800 - 616 - 2242. Issue 22 (January/February 1999), is devoted to Quality Care for ALL Children.
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) www.cec.sped.org
A professional organization dedicated to improving education outcomes for exceptional individuals. CEC, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1589; 703 - 620 - 3660
American Alliance for Physical Education Recreation and Dance www.aahperd.org/
The new jersey school-age care coalition
Provides a good resource on Special Needs Accommodation entitled Special Needs Inclusive Child Care Facts Sheet "Are You Ready?" Download at: www.njsacc.org/resources.html
Kids included together (Kit)
A non-profit organization that exists to provide training and technical assistance in inclusion. www.kitonline.org
The child care law center
Provides several free downladable items, including a flowchart for admitting a child with a disability into your program. www.childcarelaw.org
Arc Greater Twin Cities serves the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across the lifespan. Arc services include early intervention, education, assistance during the transition to adulthood, health care, housing, employment, guardianship and more. For more than 60 years, Arc has been changing attitudes, changing policies and changing lives. For more information call 952-920-0855 or visit www.arcgreatertwincities.org.
Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR) has developed a free, 20-page guide called "Talking to Children about War and Violence in the World." This guide, available at www.esrnational.org, provides answers to the most frequently asked questions by parents and teachers about how to discuss war and other violent events with children.
"How parents can talk to their children about war: advice from Cornell child-development expert James Garbarino" can be found in the Free Resources section of www.ChildCareExchange.com
Sparrow Media Group
This site offers numerous valuable resources in the field of school-age care. Including books on facilitating positive development, best practices, teaching social skills and much more. Each book is a valuable addition to every resource library and are available for purchase at: www.sparrowmediagroup.com
Critical Hours: Afterschool Programs and Educational Success
This report is an analysis by Dr. Beth M. Miller which synthesizes information available from existing studies of afterschool programs commissioned by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation. Dr. Miller's analysis is intended to serve as a resource to anyone interested in knowing why and how afterschool programs work, stimulate dialogue among parents, educators, policymakers, and public officials, and help providers think about ways to improve their program models.
To download a copy of the report and summary materials, go to http://www.nmefdn.org
The Evaluation Exchange
The new issue of the "The Evaluation Exchange" periodical explores key dimensions of education reform, including standards-based reform, technology in education, Comer schools, and new forms of public accountability. It addresses the links among education policy, practice, and evaluation and how research and evaluation can inform police and practice. Available at: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/eval/issue24
Finding Out What Matters for Youth: Testing Key Links in a Communtiy Action for Youth Development Framework
This report, written in layperson's language, was funded by the W.T. Grant Foundation, and written by Michelle Gambone, Ph.D., Adena Klem, Ph.D., and James Connell, Ph.D.
This report describes a youth development framework and reviews new evidence of the importance of providing young people with supports and opportunities. The report focuses on whether having supports and opportunities early in adolescence has any effect on whether young people reach key developmental milestones late in adolescence. Download a copy of the report at: http://www.ydsi.org/YDSI/pdf/Wha
