Spring 2016 Child Care Credentials - WEB

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Spring 2016
Child Care
C R E D E N T I A L S
Online Wisconsin Model Early Learning
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Administrator Credential 3
Infant-Toddler Credential 4
Infant-Toddler Spanish Credential 5
Preschool Credential 6
AfterschoolCredential 7
Improve your YoungStar and
Registry Ratings 8–9
Program Development Credential 10
Leadership Credential 11
Inclusion Credential 12
Family Child Care Credential 13
Meet Chenoa Ruecking and Nicole Osborn 14
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship 14
2016 Early Childhood Conference 15
W.M.E.L.S. Training BACK
... so we’ve planned the course of study for each child care credential with your schedule in mind. UW-Platteville’s
Office of Continuing Education is committed to improving early childhood education by offering online child care
credential programs that will help you achieve your goals. All courses are entirely web-based and you will receive
“face-to-face” instruction from the comfort of your home with our web-conferencing classes. To take advantage
of this state-of-the-art learning technology, you must have access to high-speed Internet and a webcam. You will
then be able to participate in live, online conversations with your instructor and peers. Join the exciting online
conversation and register today!
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AdministratorCredential
Administration/Supervision in Early
Childhood Programs #1
This course represents an overview of the roles
and responsibilities of administrators of various
early care and education programs and the groups
with whom they have role relationships, with an
emphasis on quality.
Online course dates: Jan 4–March 11, 2016; or
June 20–Aug 26, 2016
Operations Management in Early
Childhood Programs #2
This course includes an introduction to systems
and operations theory, and the identification of
concepts, processes, systems, and policies involved
in the internal management of early child care and
education programs. It offers opportunities to apply
this knowledge to plans for the improvement of
these necessary systems, and for the development
of standard operating procedures.
Online course dates: March 28–June 3, 2016; or
Sept 12–Nov 18, 2016
Financial Management and Planning in
Early Childhood Programs #3
This course develops knowledge of the principles
of sound financial management, and the ability to
apply those principles to the financial planning and
management of early childhood programs.
Online course dates: March 28–June 3, 2016
Early Childhood Programs and the
External Environment #4
This course covers the external factors and
relationships that provide constraints and
opportunities which affect an organization’s
quality and ability to survive. It includes predicting
supply and demand, marketing, licensing, and
other required regulation, funding, accreditation,
external evaluation, collaboration with community
organizations and agencies, public policy issues in
early care and education, advocacy, and working for
public policy changes.
June 20–Aug 26, 2016
Best Practices for Children and Families
in Early Childhood Programs #5
This course covers child care as a family friendly
community; integration of child growth and
development principles into all aspects of the
program; establishing and maintaining quality in
program; developing partnerships with families;
multicultural and anti-bias approaches in
curriculum, materials, activities, and relationships;
space design; and equipment.
June 20–Aug 26, 2016
Administrative Seminar #6—Capstone
Course
This is the last of six courses designed to prepare
participants to receive a credential as a child
care administrator. Focus in this course is on
the integration and application of the concepts
and skills acquired in the first five courses as
demonstrated in the development of a major
project by each student. Courses 1–5 can be
completed in any order prior to registering for the
Capstone Course.
Sept 12–Nov 18, 2016
The Registry Administrator Credential features the following six, three-credit courses:
Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available.
AdministratorCredential
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Infant-Toddler Development #1
This course is an introduction to the development, care, and education of children from birth to 3 years
of age. It includes principles of care giving, developmentally appropriate practice, diversity, curriculum,
guidance, observation, and assessment. Topics include quality, philosophy, structure, environments,
health, and safety.
Online course dates: Feb 15–April 22, 2016; or Aug 1–Oct 7, 2016
Group Care for Infants and Toddlers #2
The group care course focuses on caring for infants and toddlers in group settings, both center-based and
family care. It covers program safety, developmentally appropriate practice, inclusion, and diversity.
Online course dates: May 9–July 15, 2016; or Oct 24–Dec 30, 2016
Family and Community Relations #3
This course focuses on partnerships with parents and collaboration with the community. Topics covered
include parent education, involvement, inclusion, and issues regarding public policy, advocacy, community
resources, and professionalism.
Online course dates: Feb 15–April 22, 2016; May 9–July 15, 2016; or Aug 1–Oct 7, 2016
Infant-Toddler #4—Capstone Course
The capstone is the last course all students take prior to completing the Infant-Toddler Credential. The
intent is to provide the student with the opportunity to synthesize the information from the first three
courses, and demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed in those courses through the completion of
a portfolio. Courses 1–3 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course.
Online course dates: Feb 15–April 22, 2016; May 9–July 15, 2016; or Aug 1–Oct 7, 2016
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Infant-ToddlerCredential
The Registry Infant-Toddler Credential features the following four, three-credit courses:

Obtenga la Acreditación Bebé/Niño en UW-Platteville en línea-Ahora en español!
Mientras que nuestro campus está situado en
Wisconsin, tenemos estudiantes e instructores de
diferentes estados y el aula en línea nos permite
intercambiar ideas a través de las fronteras. Usted
nunca tendrá que venir a Platteville para asistir a
clase. Usted será capaz de asistir a clases nocturnas
en directo, una vez a la semana desde su casa a
través de software de conferencia web. Usted será
capaz de acceder a su sitio el contenido del curso
en cualquier momento desde nuestro sitio web en
línea. Para inscribirse, debe tener acceso a Internet
de alta velocidad y una cámara web. Todas las
clases se llevarán a cabo en línea, en casa, en el
ordenador. Usted puede hacer esto y estamos aquí
para ayudarle.
Rosaura Richards es el instructor. Si tiene preguntas
favor de comunicarse con Rosaura Richards llame al
563.568.7562, email en rueckingc@uwplatt.edu o
texto del sitio web.
Plan de Estudio
Curso #1: Feb 15–April 22, 2016
Curso #2: May 9–July 15, 2016
Curso #3: Aug 1–Oct 7, 2016
Curso #4: Oct 24–Dec 30, 2016
Rosaura Richards
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Infant-ToddlerSpanishCredential
¿Tiene preguntas? ¿Está lista para
inscribirse?
Por favor visite nuestro sitio web
www.uwplatt.edu/continuing/infanttoddler-
credential-spanish.
Si tiene preguntas o necesita solicitud de inscripción,
favor de comunicarse con Rosaura Richards a través
de email en rueckingc@uwplatt.edu, o llame al
563.568.7562 o envíe un texto del sitio web.

Early Childhood Education Foundations #1
Investigate the history of early childhood education
and early childhood education settings. Identify
components of quality early childhood education
programs and the responsibilities of early childhood
education professionals. Explore various curriculum
models.
Dec 5–Feb 17, 2016
Child Development #2
Examine child development within the context of an
early childhood education setting. Social, cultural,
and economic influences on the development of
children ages 3–8 are examined. Discuss the role of
heredity and the environment.
Sept 12–Nov 18, 2016
Nutrition, Safety, and Health #3
Examine health, safety, and nutrition within the
context of early childhood education settings. Learn
the regulations and standards as they apply to
health, safety, and nutrition to develop a safe and
healthy early childhood program. Study child abuse
and neglect mandates; apply Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome risk reduction strategies.
Online course dates: June 20–Aug 26, 2016
Guiding Children’s Behavior with the
Pyramid Model #4
Learn strategies to guide children’s behavior in early
education settings. Learn how to analyze the factors
affecting the behavior of the children, practice
positive guidance strategies, and develop guidance
strategies to meet individual needs. Develop a
guidance philosophy. This course counts towards
the YoungStar Pyramid Model criteria.
Dec 5, 2016–Feb 17, 2017
Language Arts, Music, and Art #5
Focus on beginning level curriculum development
in art, music, and language arts. Understand the
critical role of play; how to establish an appropriate
environment, activity plans that promote child
development, and analyze care giving routines as
curriculum. Create developmentally appropriate
language, literature, and literacy activities and
appropriate art, music, and movement activities.
Online course dates: June 20–Aug 26, 2016
Preschool #6—Capstone Course
The intent of the Capstone Course is to cover and
revisit some important themes from the prior
five courses. You will synthesize the information
and develop mastery of the material through the
completion of a portfolio. Courses 1–5 can be
Capstone Course.
Sept 12–Nov 8, 2016
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PreschoolCredential
The Registry Preschool Credential features the following six, three-credit courses:
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Foundations of Afterschool and Youth Development #1
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to care for school-age children in a group child care setting.
Identify and understand the key components of a quality afterschool environment and how to implement
this in your own program. Identify the various models of afterschool and out-of-school programs for youth.
Learn the importance of informal education for school-age children. This course also fulfills the course
criteria for the Introduction to the School Age Profession course.
Online course dates: Feb 29–May 6, 2016
Engaging in Youth Groups #2
Analyze the skills and strategies necessary to effectively lead youth in a group setting. Examine youth
engagement, group dynamics theory, and how to guide children individually and within a group. Learn
positive guidance techniques and strategies to support children as they develop self-regulation, a positive
self-concept, coping mechanisms, conflict resolution skills, and positive interactions with others.
Online course dates: Dec 14, 2015–Feb 12, 2016; or May 23–July 29, 2016
Internationality in Programming #3
Examine models of programming in an afterschool program and the qualities that create a positive
informal learning environment, activity, or experience. Analyze the core 21st century skills, Wisconsin core
curriculum, and the Wisconsin Action Network curriculum, and examine strategies to incorporate these into
out-of-school activities. Learn to use observation to assess the needs of the individual child and group, and
to create individualized instruction and learning environments.
Online course dates: Feb 29–May 6, 2016; or Aug 15–Oct 21, 2016
Site Programming and Operations #4—Capstone Course
This Capstone Course will combine the material from the first three courses and identify how to integrate
the best practices of expanded, informal learning into the daily afterschool program operations. Learn
the foundations of risk management, regulations, developing family and community partners, financial
management, health, safety, wellness, and professionalism in practice. Courses 1–3 can be completed in any
order prior to registering for the Capstone Course.
Online course dates: Dec 14, 2015–Feb 12, 2016; May 23–July 29, 2016; or Nov 7, 2016–Jan 13, 2017
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AfterschoolCredential
The Registry Afterschool Credential features the following four, three-credit courses:

School-age Group
Leader Qualifications
Registry
Career Ladder
YoungStar Points Awarded
You complete You acquire Your center acquires
Group leaders with six related credits: The
first two courses in the Afterschool Credential
will fulfill both six related credits, and fulfill
the Introduction to the School Age Profession
course and the Wisconsin Afterschool Network
School-age Curricular Framework
Registry Career Level 7
1 pt.—if 25 percent of group leaders have
six related credits within a center
2 pts.—if 50 percent of group leaders have
six related credits within a center;
this is required for 3 star center rating
3 pts.—if 100 percent of group leaders have
six related credits within a center;
required for 4 star center rating
Group leaders with Afterschool Credential or 18
related credits for 50 percent of groups—all other
group leaders with 6 related credits
Registry Career Level 9 4 pts.—Required for 5 star center rating
Improve Your YoungStar and Registry Ratings
School-age—Site Supervisor/
Coordinator/Director/Administrator
Qualifications
Registry
Career Ladder
Site Supervisor/Coordinator/Director/
Administrator with Administrators Credential
Administrator with 24 related credits—six of
those credits must be in Supervision/Personnel
Management and Financial Management
Registry Career Level
10 plus courses 1 and 3
from the Administrator
Credential
3 pts.—Courses 1 and 3 of the Administrator
Credential Program will fulfill this qualification
if you already have at least a Registry Level 10,
required for 3 star center rating
Administrator with an associate degree with 36
related credits—six of those credits must be in
Supervision/Personnel Management
plus six credits
5 pts.—Required for 4 star center rating
Administrator with Administrator Credential and an
associate degree or bachelor’s degree (unrelated)
For more complete information, please check out the individual websites for the Registry or YoungStar.
www.the-registry.org l dcf.wisconsin.gov/youngstar

Family Child Care
Provider Qualifications
Registry
Career Ladder
Six related credits—two courses Registry Career Level 7 3 pts.
Infant/Toddler, Inclusion Credential, Family Child
Care Credential or 18 related credits
Provider has CDA and Infant/Toddler,
Family Child Care, Inclusion Credential,
or 18 related credits
and CDA
6 pts.
Administrator Credential, Preschool
Credential, or 24 related credits
Center Child Care Lead
Teacher Qualifications
Registry
Career Ladder
Lead teachers with six credits beyond high school—
completed two courses
1 pt.—if 25 percent of classrooms
have qualified lead teacher
2 pts.—if 50 percent of classrooms have qualified
lead teacher, required for 3 star center rating
Lead teachers with Infant/Toddler, Afterschool,
Program Development, Inclusion Credential, or 18
related credits
3 pts.—if 50 percent of classrooms have a lead
teacher with credential or 18 credits; all other
classrooms have a lead teacher with at least six
credits, required for a 4 star center rating
Lead teachers with Administrator,
Preschool Credential, or 24 related credits
4 pts.—if 50 percent of classrooms have a lead
teacher with credential or 24 credits; all other
classrooms have a lead teacher
with at least six credits
Lead teachers with associate degree
Lead teachers with associate degree
and Registry Credential
6 pts.– for 50 percent of classrooms and lead teachers
with associate degrees, all other lead teachers with
Registry Credentials
Center Director Qualifications
Registry
Career Ladder
Administrator Credential Registry Career Level 10 1 pt.—Required for 3 star center rating
Administrator Credential and either
associate degree (related)
or bachelor’s degree (unrelated)
Registry Career Level 13 4 pts.

Introduction to Program Development #1
Learn an overview of program development by exploring definitions, roles, ethics, and responsibilities. This
course will define and describe what an early care and education/youth care program is and what it means to
be responsible for developing and implementing a high quality program.
Online course dates: Oct 24–Dec 30, 2016
Observation, Assessment, and Evaluation #2
This course includes discussions and practical application of techniques and tools for observation,
assessment, and evaluation of individual children, the curriculum, classrooms, and staff. Systems for planning,
goal setting, and monitoring will provide continuous information on the quality of early childhood program,
teachers, and student outcomes.
Online course dates: Jan 18–April 1, 2016
Staff Supervision, Coaching, and Professional Development #3
The quality of the program for children is dependent on the knowledge and performance of the staff working
directly with children. This course provides program supervisors and lead personnel with the tools to develop
excellent learning environments through staff development, coaching, supervision, and community building.
This course uses the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards as a framework for program quality and both
supervisory and teaching staff expectations.
Online course dates: Dec 14, 2015–March 4, 2016; or April 18–July 1, 2016
Designing Environments for Learning #4—Capstone Course
Environments are a reflection of program philosophy and either assist or hinder children’s learning. This
course imparts how to create quality program environments that accommodate the physical and social
needs of children and reflect cultural sensitivity and diversity. This course also provides students the
opportunity to demonstrate competency proficiency covered in the previous courses. Courses 1–3 can be
completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course.
Online course dates: March 14–May 27, 2016; or July 18–Sept 30, 2016
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ProgramDevelopmentCredential
The Registry Program Development Credential features the following four, three-credit courses:
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The Personal Disposition of a Leader #1
Learn definitions of leadership and leadership roles.
Examine the role of vision, emotional intelligence,
resilience, optimism, and reflective practice in
successful leadership of early childhood programs.
Explore the importance of excellence and diversity
in early childhood programs, and the role vision and
reflective practice plays in reaching these goals.
Online course dates: Oct 24–Dec 30, 2016
Leading in Your Program #2
Explore the leadership roles, responsibilities, and skills
necessary for excellence in early childhood programs.
Leadership models will be presented. Explore the
importance of excellence and diversity in early
childhood programs, as well as, the role of vision and
reflective practice in reaching these goals.
Online course dates: Dec 14, 2015–Feb 26, 2016
Leading in Your Community and in the
Field #3
Examine the leadership skills necessary to go
beyond individual programs to leadership
in communities and in the child care field.
Here the focus is on collaboration,
interconnections, relationships, and
advocacy.
Online course dates:
March 14–May 27, 2016
Leading for Change #4—
Capstone Course
Examine the concept of
transformational leadership—
theories of change, action
research, and advocacy. You will
participate in a research project to
effect change.
Online course dates:
June 13–Aug 22, 2016
Are you looking to meet the new regulations or work toward a degree?
We can help you with a pathway to a degree. We can help you achieve
a Registry Credential which exceeds the CDA requirements. Call Chenoa
Ruecking with your questions today at 608.342.1314 or 888.281.9472.
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The Registry Leadership Credential features the
following four, three-credit courses:
This is the only credential requiring its courses to be completed in
numerical order.

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InclusionCredential
Children with Differing Abilities #1
Examine your history, experiences, attitudes, and
beliefs toward special needs children. As society
changes, viewpoints, opportunities, and even the
language used changes. Self-awareness about your
attitudes towards and about special needs childen is
examined.
Online course dates: July 18–Sept 30, 2016
Children with Behavior and Emotional
Challenges #2
Help children succeed by creating supportive
environments. Learn to demonstrate positive
social-emotional teaching strategies, individualized
intensive interventions, and strategies to determine
the meaning of challenging behavior. Focus on the
need for positive, consistent, team approaches
to include children with challenging behaviors in
typical community settings.
Online course dates: Jan 18–April 1, 2016
Children with Special Health Care Needs #3
Explore frequently encountered specialized health
care needs of children with special needs. Look at
team approaches for health promotion in children
and the care of children with altered body system
function, including sensory, gastrointestinal, bowel
and bladder elimination, respiratory, cardiovascular/
blood, musculoskeletal, neurological, and skin/
immune and endocrine-related issues.
Online course dates: April 18–July 1, 2016
Family and Team Centered Practices #4
This course is designed to enhance your
understanding of family systems and family-centered
practice and to highlight the impact of disability
on family systems. You will partner with a special
needs child and their family during their daily
routine (e.g. church, child care, grocery store, library,
pool, medical settings, etc.) to help formulate your
personal philosophy of inclusion. Courses 1–3 can be
Capstone Course.
Online course dates: July 18–Sept 16, 2016
The Registry Inclusion Credential features the following four, three-credit courses:
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Curriculum for Family Child Care #1
This first course examines the unique aspects of planning curriculum for family child care settings and
integrates inclusive strategies through exploration of play-based learning and the utilization of observation and
assessment techniques to promote child outcomes. This course is also aligned with the Wisconsin Model Early
Learning Standards and National Association for Family Child Care Quality Standards.
Online course dates: March 14–May 20, 2016; or June 6–Aug 12, 2016
Special Topics in Family Child Care #2
This course explores special topics relevant to the family child care setting. Topics include quality standards,
professional development, community resources, health and wellness practices, and family partnerships.
Online course dates: Dec 21, 2015–Feb 26, 2016; June 6–Aug 12, 2016; or Aug 29–Nov 11, 2016
Financial Management and Planning #3
This course develops knowledge of the principles of sound financial management and the ability to apply
those principles to the financial planning and management of early childhood programs and family child care
programs.
Online course dates: March 14–May 20, 2016; or Aug 29–Nov 11, 2016
Family Child Care #4—Capstone Course
In this course, students will integrate and apply specific concepts and skills of family child care including mixed-
age curriculum, quality standards, professional development, community resources, health and wellness
practices, family partnerships, and financial management. This capstone experience reflects the learner’s
knowledge of family child care through the development of a major project. This Capstone Course is the final
course in the Family Child Care Credential sequence. Courses 1–3 can be completed in any order prior to
registering for the Capstone Course.
Online course dates: Dec 21, 2015–Feb 26, 2016; or June 6–Aug 12, 2016
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FamiyChildCareCredential
If you have already earned your Administrator Credential
(or successfully completed its course #3), you will not be required to
take the Financial Mangement and Planning course or vice versa.
bonus
The Registry Family Child Care Credential features the following four, three-credit courses:
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Meet Chenoa Ruecking and Nicole Osborn
Nicole Osborn is the Education and Training
Coordinator. She earned a Bachelor of
Science in Elementary Education from Ball
State University in 2010. Since graduation,
she has worked with children ranging from
6 weeks to 5 years old in nanny and child
care environments in Indiana, Colorado,
and Iowa. In her free time, you could
find her enjoying the outdoors with her
husband and two huskies.
Improve your YoungStar Rating—Enroll today!
For group center staff, T.E.A.C.H. will cover 75% and the
sponsor’s share will be 15% and the recipient’s share will
be 10%. For family child care providers, T.E.A.C.H. will
cover 90% of tuition and the recipient’s share will be 10%.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® WISCONSIN is a licensed program of Child Care Services Association and funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Apply today! If approved, your scholarship
will be available when classes begin.
QUESTIONS?
Email teach@wisconsinearlychildhood.org
or call 800.783.9322, option 3.
To view eligibilities and download an application,
go to www.wisconsinearlychildhood.org.
T.E.A.C.H. COVERS 75% OF TUITION COSTS!
CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS:
Chenoa Ruecking is the Program Manager
for the Early Childhood Continuing Education
Programs. She earned her bachelor’s degree
from the University of Chicago. She has been
an early childhood teacher, center director,
administrator, and advocate for quality early
childhood education since 2000. She is also
a mother of three children and working
towards her online degree.
registerChoose the Credential Program
you’d like to enroll in at
www.uwplatt.edu/child-care.
Call 608.342.1314 or email us
at continuing@uwplatt.edu if
you have questions or need
further assistance.
Visit the “Scholarships” Quick
Link on UW-Platteville’s Child
Care page for possible financial
assistance opportunities.
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2016early
childhood conference
family
engagement
Join us for great speakers, choose from
break-out workshops, and shop the vendors
for learning materials.
where:
Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
when:
Saturday, March 12, 2016, 7:30 am–4 pm
register today at
uwplatt.edu/continuing/early-childhood-conference
featuring:
miss carole
Presenting “Active Music:
Brain Food, Body Fuel”
www.macaronisoup.com
lilly irvin-vitela
Presenting “ABC’s of
Family Engagement”
www.commonworth.net

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Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (W.M.E.L.S.)
100% ONLINE TRAINING COURSE
Earn one undergraduate credit from home and
learn how to implement the W.M.E.L.S. in your
program. Plus, this live, interactive four-
week web-conferencing training can help
your program earn points for YoungStar.
April 2, 16, 30,
and May 14, 2016
Scholarships are available. Contact us today for more
information or to request disability accomodations.
Is what you’re doing today getting you
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If not, we can help.
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