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4.  You will examine the Parent Aware Training Requirements  You will identify the parameters of offering Parent Aware Trainings  You will comprehend the role of CCRR and delivering Parent Aware Trainings

5. 1 star2 star3 and 4 star Child Development - 8 hoursECIPS -8 hoursNutrition – 3 hours Authentic Observation -2 hoursObesity Prevention- 3 hours Curriculum Implementation – 8 hours Assessment– 8 hours Special Needs – 4 hours Social-Emotional, Math, Literacy, Language, Physical Development – 4 hours Families- 6 hours

6. Parent Aware Training Offering Options: Tier 1 Star Level Parent Aware Training Title Total # of hoursAcceptable format options for offering the series 1 star Child Development 8Four 2 hour sessions Two 4 hour sessions Authentic Observation 2One 2 hour session 2 stars Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPS) 8One 2 1/2 hour session, One 3 hour session, One 2 1/2 hour session 3 & 4 stars Overview of Curriculum 8Four 2 hour sessions Two 4 hour sessions* *Must be sessions 1 & 3 first, then session 2 & 4 Tipping the Scales: Nutrition 3One 3 hour session Tipping the Scales: Obesity Prevention 3One 3 hour session Introduction to Children with Special Needs 4Two 2 hour sessions One 4 hour session Focus on Core Concepts 4Two 2 hour sessions One 4 hour session Creating Cultural Connections in Child Care 6Two 3 hour sessions Assessment: Gathering and Using Information 8Four 2 hour sessions Two 4 hour sessions** **Must be scheduled at least one week apart, 2 weeks apart is ideal

7.  The PA curriculum has been approved by DHS in the format you received it  You MAY NOT change or alter any of the content of the material  You MAY develop a powerpoint or other visual aids (like Prezi) using the trainer and participant guides

8.  Parent Aware core trainings will run as scheduled with one or more participants registered through Child Care Aware.

9. School Readiness, Head Start and Accredited programs throughout the state can now participate in Parent Aware through the Accelerated Pathways to Ratings (APR) pathway. Non-Accredited, Licensed Child Care programs (centers and family child care) can participate in Parent Aware through the Fully-Rated Pathway beginning the year their county opens.

10. Here’s what I know:  Parent Aware is voluntary  Parent Aware is growing  Parent Aware builds quality  Parent Aware offers supports Here’s where you can find more information: 1.Refer to local Child Care Aware office. 2.Refer to the website www.parentawareratings.orgwww.parentawareratings.org

11. Child Care Aware Training Professional Succes s

12.  The latest, high-quality training opportunities that empower professionals to lead Parent Aware, Core Competencies and Child Development Associate Credential-accepted trainings.  Marketing, coordination of training events (venue, registration, certificates, etc.) and assessments.

13.  Trainers will be hired as independent contractors as local training demand allows and based on their:  Individual qualifications,  Approved trainer status (as determined by the Minnesota Center for Professional Development) and  Experience with underserved communities.

14. Child Care Aware Training Professionals are-  Responsible for handouts  Responsible for technology  Because this is a DHS mandate we will cover participant manuals for PA trainings only!

15.  How to locate/contact your local Child Care Aware office and PDC http://www.childcareawaremn.org/pr ofessionals-caregivers/child-care- resources http://www.childcareawaremn.org/pr ofessionals-caregivers/child-care- resources  Eager-to-Learn gracek@childcareawaremn.org

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