Training
Integrated Community Planning of Oswego County, Inc. is now offering a limited number of in-person training sessions. These small-group sessions follow updated policies and procedures to ensure appropriate social distancing and safety measures are in place.
Integrated Community Planning Training Policy
Applies to all trainings registered through the Child Care & Development Council (excludes SUNY Video Conferences)
Pre-Registration
To secure your spot, both the registration form and payment must be received at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled training date. A separate registration form is required for each participant. Accepted forms of payment include credit card, check (Made payable to ICPOC), money order, signed EIP award, or cash (in-person only). Registrations without payment will not be processed.
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Late Registrations and Walk-ins will not be processed.
Refunds & Cancellations
Cancellations must be made at least three (3) business days in advance of the training. Please note: Refunds are not available for CPR and First Aid and Health Safety classes, even with advance notice.
To cancel, call (315) 343-2344 ext. 110.
OCFS Training Requirement Overview
Required Training Hours
​• 15 hours of training must be completed within the first six (6) months of employment.
• 30 hours of training are required every two (2) years, covering all ten (10) mandated topic areas.
• A minimum of five (5) hours of OCFS-approved training is required each year.
Additional Certification Requirements
• At least one staff member certified in CPR and First Aid must be on-site at all times during operating hours.
• Medication Administration Training (MAT) is optional, unless your program chooses to administer medication or is otherwise required by regulation.
For additional information visit the OCFS Training Requirement Website
Early Childhood Education and Training Program (ECETP)
The Early Childhood Education and Training Program (ECETP) is sponsored by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), with funding provided by the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Care. The program is administered by the Professional Development Program at the Rockefeller College, University at Albany.
Educational Incentive Program (EIP)
The Educational Incentive Program (EIP) is a scholarship initiative designed to support child care providers in covering the cost of professional development and training. The program aims to enhance provider knowledge, skills, and competencies to improve the overall quality of child care services.
To qualify for EIP, applicants must be actively caring for children in a program regulated by either the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS) or the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH), and must be required to complete training as part of their role.
EIP Important Deadline
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must submit a completed application by December 31, 2025.
EIP Income Requirements
Eligibility is based on the applicant’s household adjusted gross income, as reported on the most recent IRS Form 1040. To determine scholarship eligibility, your income must fall within the ranges outlined in the EIP Income Chart. Please note: EIP reserves the right to request additional documentation to verify income accuracy and authenticity.
Have a Training Idea? We Want to Hear From YOU!
At CCDC, we believe the best training ideas come directly from those working in the field every day—you!
Help us shape future trainings by completing and returning our Provider Survey. Your input not only helps us improve our services, but also ensures we’re offering relevant, practical, and meaningful learning opportunities for providers like you.