Education and Training Program
The purpose of our training program is to educate those who care for young
children. That
means our classes are open to everyone, whether you’re a licensed
child care provider, a family member caring for a relative, a friend or
neighbor child care provider, a parent, a foster care parent, or a staff
member of a child care center. Our classes are available to you!
To review the most up-to-date class information in your area, visit the
Minnesota STREAMS (Minnesota State Registry for Education and Meaningful
Supports) To Quality website at www.mnstreams.org .
The MNStreams web site is divided into an informational portion and a section
in which you can take action and see personalized reports, like your training
transcript of CCR&R classes. The latter requires that you create a
user profile and log in.
You may also view our catalogs
by clicking on the links below.
Northeast Child Care Resource & Referral
Education/Training
Catalog (January-June 2008)
Education/Training CatalogJuly
- Dec 2008
pdf/Winter 08 catalog color - 1.pdf
How to Register:
1. Register Online at www.mnstreams.org (must
pay by credit card).
2. Register by mail by completing the registration
form,
and mailing the form, and payment, to our office at the address on the
form.
3. Register by phone by calling our registration line
at 1-800-890-5399 or 320-629-5164. Phone registrations require
credit card payment.
Registration Information
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for all classes. Registration
will not be accepted without payment. Make checks payable to Midwest CCR&R.
A $20 fee will be charged for all NSF and/or returned checks.
No walk-ins are allowed. Only pre-registered and pre-paid students will
have space reserved for them or receive training certificates.
Registration deadline is one week prior to the class. Classes with low
registration one week prior to the class date will be cancelled.
Assume your registration is confirmed unless otherwise notified. We do
not issue receipts.
Registration fees are not refundable. There will be no refund if a student
does not attend a class. Credit coupons will be issued if CCR&R cancels
a class.
No partial certificates will be given. You must attend the full class to
receive a certificate.
All classes offered in the CCR&R training catalog fulfill the grant
training requirement.
In consideration to the other class participants, please make your own
child care arrangements, as child care is not available (unless otherwise
stated) and children are not allowed at classes.
Definition of Training Hours
Most training sponsored by CCR&R is offered for clock hours. One
hour of training is equal to a 60-minute clock hour. CEU credit is
not clock hour training. One CEU is equal to ten clock hours and
must be issued by an accredited institution. There is usually an
additional charge for CEU credits.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
1. A credit will be issued for classes cancelled due to low registration
(less than 5 participants) or due to weather conditions.
2. A credit will be issued for cancellations prior to the
class date. Credit can then be used for payment for future classes.
3. Refunds will not be given except in extenuating circumstances.
4. Extenuating circumstances will be considered and determined by the CCR&R
staff.
Weather Cancellations
Cancellations due to weather will be made the day of the scheduled classes. If
a class is cancelled, we will put an announcement on our referral line: 800-890-5399.
What is a CDA?
A Child Development Associate (CDA) is an individual who has successfully
completed the CDA assessment process and has been awarded the CDA Credential. The
CDA requires 120 hours of child care training in 8 subject areas. The
classes in our catalogs are identified by which of the 8 subject areas they
fulfill. For more information, contact the Council for Professional Recognition
at
(800)424-4310 or visit www.cdacouncil.org.
On
Line Classes
The
Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral has an on-linelearningprogram,
for people who care forchildren, called Eager to Learn. Clickon thelogo
for a complete list of class offerings.