EDUCATION & TRAINING

Child Care Associations:
The below associations seek to improve the quality of in-home childcare by providing caregivers with moral, educational and professional support as well as training opportunities.

Local City Association:

Garland Home Child Care Association
http://freewebs.com/garlandhomechildcareassociation

State Associations:
Texas Association for Family Child Care
www.TAFCC.org
Texas Professional Home Child Care Association
www.TPHCCA.org

Dallas Association for the Education of Young Children

http://www.daeyc.com/

Association of Texas Professional Educators

http://www.atpe.org/

Texas State Teachers Association

http://www.tsta.org/

National Associations:

National Association For Family Child Care

http://www.nafcc.org/include/default.asp

National Association for the Education of the Young

http://www.naeyc.org/

Association for Educational Communications and Technology

http://www.aect.org/default.asp

National Education Association

http://www.nea.org/index.html

Redleaf National Institute

http://www.redleafinstitute.org/

The National Center for the Business of Family Child Care

Child and Adult Care Food Program, CACFP, providing ongoing training, inspections and nutritional workshops.

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International Associations:

International Society for Technology in Education

http://www.iste.org/

International Reading Association

http://www.reading.org/

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.

http://www.tesol.org/s_tesol/index.asp

Completed Childcare Training Topics:
Annual:
CPR and First Aid Certification.
SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome & Early Brain Development Certification.

A. A. in Liberal Arts, B.A. in Art and Performance, (art form photography),  two year non-degree post-baccalaureate teacher certification program at the University of North Texas from 1996-1998 in Education with a reading specialization completing 45 hours., M.Ed. in early childhood education, specialization in reading. M.S. Computer Technology, specialization in computer education and cognitive systems.

Other Credentials:  

Texas Educator Certificate

Graduate Academic Certificate in ESL. Graduate Academic Certification in Web Development in Education and Training Environments. TESOL Certification, Information Processing Technologies (IPT) Endorsement/Texas Educator Certificate, Texas State Provisional Grades (K-8) Reading Educator Certificate-Life. Texas State Provisional Elementary Self Contained (Grades K-8)  Educator Certificate-Life.  

Master Program Classes for M.Ed. & M.S.:

·        Child Development

·        Teaching Reading K-12

·        Elementary General Biology

·        Reading in the Content Area

·        Assessment of Reading

·        Early Childhood Curriculum grades EC-8

·        Science for Children

·        Developmental Pre-reading

·        Diagnosis and Corrective Methods of Assessment EC-8

·        Social Studies early childhood-8

·        Math grades early childhood-8

·        Reading and Language Arts

·        Special Education in the mainstream

·        Multicultural education EC – 8

·        Student Teaching Methods I EC – 8

·        Student Teaching Methods II EC-8

·        Intro to Educational Research Evaluation in Teaching

·        Applications in Educational Research

·        Professional Communications

·        Family and Community Involvement

·        Early Childhood Play Theories

·        Computer Education Tools

·        Computers in Education

·        Computer Systems in Education

·        Internet Navigation

·        Educational Computer Language C++

·        Teaching Media in Education

·        Principles of Linguistics

·        Standards in EC-8 school language

·        Sociolinguistics

·        Advanced Reading Theory and Practice

·        Multicultural Education

·        Curriculum Development in the Middle School

·        Internet Services

·        Materials and Development in Reading

·        Development and Support in Reading Programs

·        Computer Graphics

·        Advanced Assessment and Evaluation of Reading

·        Language 2 Acquisition

·        Computers in the classroom and industry

·        Cognitive Issues in EC-8 Education

·        Reading in Special Populations

·        Teaching ESL

·        Instructional Systems Design

·        Computer Assisted Instruction

·        TESL Practicum

·        Reading Comprehension in education & cognition

·        Cognitive Computer Procedures

Continuing Education Classes:

2003:   Beginning in September 03.  

·        TDFPS Minimum Standard Rule Changes - Richardson Professional Home Child Care Association, 2 hrs.

·        Minimum Standards for Registered & Licensed Child Care Homes – TDFPS, 6 hrs.

·        Frogs, pigs, bears…oh my!, Shelly Dreiling, Child Development TPHCCA 1.5 hrs.

·        ABC Elemenope Kelly Wheless, Child Development TPHCCA 1.5 hrs.

·        Bringing Out the Best in Children, Jo Eklof, Child Development TPHCCA 1.5

·        Budgeting for Profit, Mindy Dague, Business Management TPHCCA 1.5 hrs.

·        Reducing Your Legal Liabilities, Doyle Pendleton, Business Management TPHCCA 1.5 hrs.

·        Make n’Take, Tracy Evans Child Development TPHCCA 1.5 hrs.

·        Exploring the Exhibits, Child Dev. & Business Mgmt 1.5 hrs

·        Marketing Your Business, Doyle Pendleton, Business Management TPHCCA 1.5 hrs.

·        Buckle My Shoe 3, 4, Shut the Door, Donna Hollywood, Business Management TPHCCA 1.5 hrs.

·        Coming to Terms, Doyle Pendleton, Business Management 1.5 hrs.

·        Connecting With Parents, Sandy Renick, Business Management 1.5 hrs.

·        Closing Session and Keynote Address, Dr. Pattie Choice Harris, Ph.d., Business Management 2.0 hrs.

·        Communication:  More than Hello’s and GoodBye’s, Business Mgmt. TPHCCA 1.5 hr.

·        Stress In Our Children’s World, Child Development TPHCCA, 1.5 hr. 

·        Caretakers Taking Care of Themselves, Business Mgmt. TPHCCA 1.5 hr.

·        The ABC’s Of School Readiness, Child Development, TPHCCA 1.5 hr.

·        Planning Curriculum For Infants, Child Development TPHCCA, 1.5 hrs.

·        Having a Good Inspection – Richardson Professional Home Child Care Association, 2 hrs.

·        Planning developmentally appropriate learning activities – RPHCCA, 2 hrs.

·        Staying in Business with Mixed Ages – RPHCCA, 2 hrs.

TOTAL CLOCK HOURS:  40.5

2004:

·        Keeping Kids Healthy – Garland Area Professional Child Care Association, 1.5 hrs.

·        A Healthy Start For Children – RPHCCA, 2.5 hrs.

·        Off To A Good Start & Civil Rights For The Special Nutrition Programs – Southwest Human Development Services, 4 hour workshop.

·        Accreditation How and Why? S.I.D.S. & Shaken Baby, Basic Signing for Infants and Toddlers, Learning Styles, Caring for Children with Special Needs, Felt Boards, How and Why – Texas Professional Home Child Care Association Region 5E Workshop, 7 hrs.

·        Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development – Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, 3 hrs.

·        Keeping Kids Healthy, Part II – Garland Area Professional Child Care Association, 1.5 hrs.

·        Health Precautions – RPHCCA, Richardson Professional Child Care Association. 2.5 hrs.

·        Infant/Toddler Intervention – GAP 1.5 hrs.

·        SIDS, Shaken Baby, Infant Brain Development – RPHCCA, 2 hrs.

·        Feed with Love, God Sense and five a day – TX Protective and Regulatory Services, 2.5 hrs.

·        SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome & Brain Development – RPHCCA, 2.5 hrs.

·        Building Today for Tomorrow, Brain Development and Your Role, SIDS, Caution:  Must Handle With Care, Shaken Baby Syndrome – TPHCCA, 2 hrs.

·        Observing and Assessing Young Children – TPHCCA, 2 hrs.

·        Bullying and Your Child – TAFCCA, 1 hr.

·        Business Management – RPHCCA, 2.5 hrs.

·        Make Playtime Count – RPHCCA, 2.5 hrs.

·        Sunshine Days for Children, Guidance and Behavior Management, Professional Development, Curriculum, Child Development – The Applebaum Training Institute, 5 hour workshop.

·        Feeding Infants & Civil Rights For The Special Nutrition Programs – Southwest Human Development Services, Wende’ Pittman, 2 hour workshop.

·        Learning the Learning Styles of Children, Child Growth and Development, Health and Safety – TPHCCA, 3 hrs.

·        Helping Children Cope with Loss – TAFCC, 1 hr.

·        Music in the Early Childhood Classroom – TAFCC, 2 hrs.

·        Sharing Childcare Ideas – Garland Area Professional Home Child Care Association, 1.5 hrs.

TOTAL CLOCK HOURS:  50.5  

2005: 

·        Five Fruits and Vegetables Daily – SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Business Management – GAP, 1.5 hrs.

·        New Dietary Guidelines For Americans – SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Sharing Children’s Ideas – GAP, 1.5 hrs.

·        Whole Grains – SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Processed Foods – SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Learning the Learning Styles of Children, health and safety, brain development, shaken baby syndrome, sudden infant death syndrome – TPHCCA, 2 hrs.

·        Love and Logic – GAP, 1.5 hrs.

·        Business Management – GAP, 1.5 hrs.

·        Reading CN Labels, SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        How bad is Fast Food, SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Exploration Springtime, Professional Practice, Methods & Curriculum – TPHCCA, 2 hrs. 

·        Let’s Eat Less Sugar – SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Cognitive Development in Preschoolers – TAFCC, 2 hrs.

·        Beyond Time-Out – Dallas AEYC, 2 hrs.

·        SIDS & Shaken Baby & Brain Development – GAP, 1.5 hrs.

·        Get in Shape for Summer, SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Don’t Forget About Dairy, SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Love and Logic, What is Love and Logic?, Professional Practice, Methods & Curriculum, 2 hrs.

·        Emergency Readiness Preparedness – GAP, 2 hrs.

·        Your Childcare Contract – TAFCC, 2 hrs.

·        Science for Young Children – TAFCC, 2 hrs.

·        Menu Magic & Civil Rights for the Special Nutrition Programs – SW Human Development Services, 2 hour workshop.

·        Program Edit Checks – SW Human Development Services - .5 hr.

·        Business Management – GAP, 1.5 hrs.

·        Getting Fit for Fall – SW Human Development Services, .5 hr.

TOTAL CLOCK HOURS:  31.5

2006:

·        Having a Healthy Winter – SW Human Development Services, .5 hr.

·        Bottle Feeding Tips – SW Human Development Services, .5 hr.

·        Preventing the Spread of Illnesses – TAFCC, 2 hours.

·        The Outdoor Space – TAFCC, 2 hours.

·        Tackling Childhood Obesity – SW Human Development Services, 2 hour workshop.

·        Avoiding Obesity In Children – SW Human Development Services, .5 hr.

·        SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome & Early Childhood Brain Development – GAP, 2 hours.

·        Learning The Learning Styles Of Children – TPHCCA, 2 hours.

·        CACFP Meal Patterns – SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Prepared Precisely, Jane Sears – GAP, 1.5 hours.

·        Healthy Snacking – SW Human Development Services, .5 hr.

·        Kinder Focus – GAP, 1.5 hrs.

·        Supermarket Shopping Tips – SW Human Development Services, .5 hr.

·        Food Labels – SW Human Development Services, .5 hr.

·        Diversity, Professional Practice, Methods, and Curriculum – TPHCCA, 2 hr.

·        Promoting Young Children’s Early Literacy – TAFCC, 2 hrs.

·        How to Plan Your Own Thematic Curriculum – TAFCC, 2 hrs.

·        Business Management – GAP, 1.5 hrs.

·        What’s the Deal with Fat? – SW Human Development Services, .5 hr.

·        Building Character and Discipline in Children – TPHCCA, 2 hours.

·        Breast Milk May Lower the Rate of Bed-Wetting – SW Human Development Services .5 hr.

·        Childcare Challenges – GAP, 1.5 hr.

·        Holiday Make and Take, Sue Raff TPHCCA – GAP, 1.5 hrs.

·        Have a B.L.A.S.T. for Breakfast – SW Human Development Services, 2 hour workshop.  

·        The Importance of the Child/Adult care Food Program, Child Nutrition, TPHCCA, 2 hours.

2007:

·        Serving Up Healthy Meals for Kids – SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Business Management, Martha Pointer, GAP, 1.5 hrs.

·        Soups On – SW Human Development Services, .5 hours

·        Make Mealtimes Happy Times – SW Human Development Services, .5 hours

·        Putting the Squeeze on Germs – SW Human Development Services, .5 hours

·        When Good Food Makes You Sick – SW Human Development Services, .5 hours

·        Learning The learning Styles of Children/SIDS, Shaken Baby, Brain Development, TPHCCA, 2 hours

·        Professionalism, TPHCCA, 2 hours

·        Health & Safety, Martha Pointer, GAP 1.5 hours

·        Is It Good to Drink Your Fruits and Vegetables? – SW Human Development Services, Wende Pitman, .5 hrs.

·        Cognitive Development in Preschoolers, Judy Woodard, TAFCC, 1 hour

·        Biting Behaviors, GAP – 1.5 hours

·        Infant Brain Development, Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, TAFCC, 1 hour

·        Food Allergies – SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Preventing Food Poisoning – SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Creating Healthy Meals – SW Human Development Services, Wende Pittman, 2 hrs.

·        Child Proofing Your Kitchen, SW Human Development Services, .5 hours

·        You’re Being Investigaged..Now What? TPHCCA, 3 hours

·        Canned Fish – Fast & Easy Nutrition, SW Human Development Services, l.5 hr.

TOTAL CLOCK HOURS:  20.5

2008:

·       January Newsletter &  Children’s Snacks – SW Human Development Services, .5 hours

·        Business – GAP, Martha Pointer, 2 hours

·        Business, GAP Heather Rogers 2 hours

·        Planning Low Cost Menus – SW Human Development Workshop 1.5 hours

·        March Newsletter & Vegetables:  How to select, store and serve these healthy foods, SW Human Development Services .5 hours.

·        Learning the learning styles of children, Brain Development, Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS – TPHCCA, 2 hours

·        Health & Sanitation – Stephanie Snodgrass, R.H.D. 2 hours  

·        Nutrition and Brain Development, TAFCC, Donna Bateman, Neurodevelopmental Specialist, 2 hours.

·        It Matters What You Say Around Your Kids, They Are Listening To Every Word Spoken, Karen Jones, TAFCC, 2 hrs.

·        Organization – Your Business – TAFCC, Laura Holst 1 hr.

·        On Line Food Program Claiming & Business Management, Michael Morath  TAFCC, 1.5 hr.

·        It’s Not What You Say, But How You Say It, Dr. Dan Lake, TAFCC 1.5 hrs.

·        Get Set Get Ready Read Read Read, Lilia Callahan & Evelyn Lawson, TAFCC, 1 hr.

·        TDFPS, Questions for the State, Denetra Adams, TAFCC, 1.5 hrs.

·        ECI 101, (Early Childhood Intervention), Linda Wicks, RN TAFCC, 1.5 hrs.

·        Discipline, Dr. Dan Lake, TAFCC, 1 hr.

·        Life After Friday, finance and retirement planning, Clint Hudson TAFCC 1.24 hrs.

·        Supervise with your eyes, Louis White TAFCC 1 hr.

·        Who are you in your business?, Lisa Weidknect, MAed, TAFCC 3 hrs.

·        First Aid and CPR, Mike Woodard – Certification.  

·        Affection-Interaction and Infants, Core Area 1-Child Growth and Development.  Deborrah Warren, TAFCCA 2 hrs.

·        Why Does My Child Eat Like This? Core Area 2-Health and Safety, Deborrah Warren, TAFCCA 2 hrs.

·        Systematize for Success, Core Area 3-Professional Practice, Deborrah Warren, TAFCCA, 2 hrs.

·        Nurturing Art, Creativity and Expression, Core Area 4-Curriculum, Deborrah Warren, TAFCCA 1.5 hrs.

·        Cleaning the Green Way, Mary Bates, Core Area 2, Health/Safety; some great cleaning and sanitation tips with organic products.  TPHCCA, 1 hours.

·        Stress Out~Let It Out, Brenda White, Core Area Communicating With Parents, TPHCCA, 1 hour.

·        Literacy, Carlean Bennett, Core Area 3, Methods/Curriculum, 1 hour

·        McDonald’s Crashed, Carol Faldik, Core Area 2, Health/Safety & Nutrition, TPHCCA, 1 hour.

·        Music & Storytelling, Tina Matthews, Core Area 3, Methods/Curriculum, TPHCCA, 1 hour.

·        April Newsletter & Cooking with Kids, SW Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·       May Newsletter & Fruits and Vegetables-A Rainbow of Choices, Southwest Human Development Services, .5 hrs.

·        Love, Laughter & Learning for Child Care Conference.  Guidance & Behavior Management, Appelbaum Training Institute, 2 hours

·        Professional Development, Appelbaum Training Institute, 1 hour

·        Curriculum, Appelbaum Training Institute, 1 hour

·        Child Development, Appelbaum Training Institute, 1 hour  

·        Poison Control, Garland Area Professional Child Care Association, Mike Yadisky, 2 clock hours

·        Travelling Children, Deborah Warren, TAFCCA, 2 hrs.

·       Brain Development, Sids, Shaken Baby Deborah Warren, TAFCCA 2 hrs.

·        Helping The Overweight Child, SW Human Development Services, .5 hr.

·        What is Whole Grain?  SW Human Development Services, .5 hr.     

·       Sids, Shaken Baby, GAP Childcare Network, 2 hr.

·        TPHCCA Annual Enrichment Conference, Omni Hotel, Dallas, 19 hours

       Opening Session - Toni Simmons, Author and story teller, Little Bites, Big Steps:  Nutrition and Fitness for Young Children.  Beyond 101 - the next Steps Love and Logic.  Read With Me -  Developing Early Literacy with children.  Website 101.  Ready Set Write - teaching children the basics of sounds and writing.  How Effective is your Contract?  Math Fun for Little One - Meet the TEA guidelines for Pre-K math, How About Those Infants - an infant curriculum for birth to one.  Viewing the Exhibits, Ashes, Ashes, They All Fall Down - health and safety precautions, Closing Session - Doug Fox, Executive Director, Irving Family YMCA

·        Iron & Your Child, SW Human Development Services .5

·        Kids & Food: 10 Tips for Parents, SW Human Development Services .5

·      Beyond Peanut Butter & Jelly Workshop, SW Human Development Services 2 hr.

·        Healthy Holidays & Nutrition, SW Human Development Services .5

·        Business Management TPHCCA, 2 hrs.

·        Perfectionism Parenting Skills, TPHCCA 2.5 hr.

·        Business Management, TPHCCA 3 hrs.

TOTAL CLOCK HOURS: 89.5 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING LISTINGS FOR 2009 UNDER CONSTRUCTION AS THEY OCCUR.

I am pleased to announce that La La’s Kindergarten Preparatory Preschool and Family Home Child Care, was awarded the Certificate of Registration from the Child Care Licensing Division of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in February 2004, and inspected on February 8, 2007, and again on January 13, 2009.  The importance of this is to know that the premises on which La La’s Kindergarten Preparatory Preschool and Family Home Child Care operates, and the Director, Susan VanDyke, must comply with and maintain the state mandated Standards.  In addition to the integrity of La La (Susan VanDyke), parents can have the assurance that their child is safe, and that there is a system in place to maintain these standards.  The criteria/standards, and listings of all registered homes is public information on the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website. http://www.txchildcaresearch.org .  The registration number for Susan VanDyke is 836161.  If you have any questions or concerns about the operational policies of La La’s Kindergarten Preparatory Preschool and Family Home Child Care, you can contact Terry Doherty, Child Care Licensing Specialist at 214-583-4047, or 1-800-582-6036.

Please know that I am here to assist you in any way at any time.  Thank you for considering La La’s Kindergarten Preparatory Preschool  and Family Home Child Care for your child. 

Sincerely,

La La  (Susan VanDyke)

La La, Susan VanDyke, A.A., B.A., M.Ed., M.S., Professional Child Care Provider,

Director/Owner/Teacher

La La’s Kindergarten Preparatory Preschool and Family Home Child Care

http://lalaschildcare.com

H-214 553-8577

C-214-690-2880

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