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Introducing MMSR 2013!
In 2013 the Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMSR) was revised from nine six-hour modules to five six-hour modules. MMSR 2013 places a greater focus on working with culturally and ethnically diverse children, families, and staff members as well an extended emphasis on working with children with special needs. School readiness remains the essential focus of MMSR. These high quality and highly interactive training modules build upon one another through the use of case studies, curriculum, and instruction in ways that significantly improve school readiness goals for young children. The five module training series continues to use trainer presentation as a guide for each module. However, much of the "instruction" is done by way of small group activities and discussions, encouraging individuals to discuss elements of their programs and appropriateness of practice. Additionally, through use of handouts, journaling of practice, and "homework" assignments, each participant has a very individual experience working through concerns specific to her program.
The Maryland EXCELS Program, Maryland’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS), taking effect July 1, 2013, has identified the completion of MMSR as an indicator of quality at the two through five checkmark levels in both the center and family child care standards in the area of Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Successful completion of the MMSR training, also qualifies a provider for the Maryland Child Care Credential.
Interested in taking MMSR 2013 training? Click here to find MMSR 2013 training near you!
Do you still have questions about MMSR 2013? Please contact Jennifer Lentz at jlentz@marylandfamilynetwork.org.
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- American Academy of Pediatrics - An organization dedicated to the health of all children.
- Center for the Child Care Workforce - An advocacy group for better wages and living standards for child care providers.
- ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) - The world's premier database of journal and non-journal educational literature.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - Provides child care publications, an accreditation program, and professional development opportunities.
- National Association for Family Child Care - Supports state associations, with an accreditation program and professional development opportunities.
- The National Mental Health Association - Advocacy, education, research and service for over 54 million Americans with mental disorders.
- The National Network for Child Care - Offers publications, an Email listserv, support and assistance from experts in child care and childhood development.
- The National Afterschool Association (formerly NSACA) - Dedicated to the development and care of children during their afterschool hours.
- Daily Parent Newsletter - National Association Of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies's Newsletter which provides the latest information on child development issues, tips for finding quality child care, and numerous resources for busy parents, as well as child care professionals.
- Maryland State Department of Education - A one-stop resource for education, information and programs for children in the State of Maryland.
- Understanding the A.D.A. - Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the impact it has on child care.
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