Md. Code Regs. 13A.14.08.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13A.14.08.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Agency representative" means an individual designated by the Office to determine compliance with this chapter.

(2) "Applicant" means an individual or organization applying for or approved by the Office to offer training for family child care providers and child care center staff.

(3) "Approved trainer" means an individual who:

(a) Is approved by the Office to offer training to child care providers; or

(b) Conducts training under the auspices of an approved organization.

(4) Assessment.

(a) "Assessment" means the method of determining that a training participant has successfully met the objectives of the training.

(b) "Assessment" includes, but is not limited to, written or oral tests, demonstration, observation, portfolio, or a combination of methods.

(c) "Assessment" does not include general classroom discussion, general group participation, group classroom response, or unanalyzed observations or demonstrations.

(5) "Child care provider" means a:

(a) Registered family child care provider; or

(b) Child care center:

(i) Operator or director; or

(ii) Staff member.

(6) "Clock hour" means one 1 hour (60 minutes) on the clock.

(7) "Content area" means a course topic, including:

(a) Child development;

(b) Curriculum development;

(c) Health, safety, and nutrition;

(d) Professionalism;

(e) Community; and

(f) Special needs.

(8) "Continued training" means ongoing training for the child care community offered through not-for-credit workshops and courses and measured in clock hours.

(9) "Core of knowledge training" means training that meets the requirements of the core of knowledge for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program under COMAR 13A.14.09.

(10) "Course" means the 45 clock hour or 90 clock hour training required by COMAR 13A.16 if taken for:

(a) College credit; or

(b) Noncredit from a college or a trainer approved by the Office.

(11) "Credential" means the credential from the Maryland Child Care Credential Program.

(12) "Office" means the Office of Credentialing under the Office of Child Care, Division of Early Childhood Development, State Department of Education.

(13) "Online training" means instruction delivered over the Internet.

(14) "Organization" means a bona fide incorporated business or professional organization applying or approved by the Office to offer training.

(15) "Preservice training" means course work required at COMAR 13A.16.06 for teachers and child care center directors.

(16) "Trainer" means an individual who presents instruction.

(17) "Training Review Committee" means the group of individuals designated to review the approval process and hear appeals of the decisions of the Office.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.14.08.02

Regulation .02B amended effective November 5, 2007 (34:22 Md. R. 1978)
Regulation .02 amended effective 42:6 Md. R. 513, eff.3/30/2015