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New Staff Orientation REFRESHER

The New Staff Orientation Refresher gives experienced educators in a new position an opportunity to review the most basic information in caring for children.

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  • Each of the six units has a 15-minute video segment (DVD) and a corresponding workbook page
  • Videos are based on the original New Staff Orientation
  • New workbook with assignments to complete
  • Awards three (3) professional development hours

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After completing lesson assignments mail packet to Better Kid Care for review (Must include prepayment $5.00 per six-unit packet)

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Printed Material

Instructions and REQUIRED Forms

Workbook

 

Video

To preview video, you will need to haveRealPlayer icon RealPlayer installed and working on your computer. Each of the segments listed below matches a section in the workbook.

Unit/Workbook List CBK Code
1. Adjusting to the New Center K6C1
2. Supervision of Children K7C1
3. Creating a Safe Space for Children K7C1
4. Healthy Environment K7C1
5. Emergency Procedures K7C1
6. Team Communication and Working Together K5C1

The Better Kid Care Program is directed by James Van Horn, Ph.D., CFLE (jev@psu.edu). The Assistant Director of Distance Education is Patricia Wells, (plw8@psu.edu). Faculty and staff from within the university and from other educational institutions in the state are involved in the development and implementation of the program.

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