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WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
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BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 2) Environmental Design, 3) Child/Youth Development, 4) Developmentally Appropriate Activities, 5) Guiding Child Behavior, and 6) Quality School Age Care. […]
“Going Outside” is not just about what is out there but what you do when you are out there. It is in the news almost weekly; America’s children are not […]
Why are daily classroom routines and schedules so important in the daily lives of teachers and young children? How does following a consistent daily schedule with embedded routines support the […]
Participants will use the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD), the Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) to learn how […]
Participants will receive an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) giving them the knowledge to identify SIDS risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in […]
To prevent early childhood tooth decay in North Carolina by educating and informing audiences about early childhood oral health issues and best practices. Objectives: At the end of session, the […]
The environment a teacher creates, paired with his/her knowledge of the children in their care, can prevent many challenging behaviors in young children. Teachers who create positive social environments find […]
Goal: To prevent early childhood tooth decay in North Carolina by educating and informing audiences about early childhood oral health issues and best practices. Rationale: Baby teeth are important! Hear […]
Participants will receive an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) giving them the knowledge to identify SIDS risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in […]
This training is geared towards informing, assessing, and providing strategies to support the skill of deep breathing and making the connection to help children learn how to calm. Participants will […]
Children begin developing social emotional skills from infancy. Understanding how to support development during this critical period is vital to infants and toddler’s overall well- being and future success in […]
The Dragonfly House invites you to a training that introduces participants to a Trauma Responsive and Resilience Focused mindset and teaches participants about toxic stress and trauma and how to […]
When a child uses challenging behaviors at school, parents and teachers need to work together to address the issue. However, when discussing behavior problems parents often feel blamed by the […]
Emergency Preparedness is essential when providing quality early care. Administrators and teachers need pre-planned strategies to address situations that require immediate attention. This learning session provides information and policies to […]
This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a […]
Outdoor play encourages movement and physical activity that is stimulating for children’s development and learning. The Playground safety training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance, general upkeep of the […]
What do we do when behaviors arise in a classroom? How do we prevent these behaviors for occurring? Preventing a behavior before it arises is always the goal. We will discuss tricks of the trade for keeping behaviors at bay and when a behavior might be more how to do explore options for special needs […]
This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in bed to sleep, and other “Best Practice” recommendations. During the workshop, participants will get the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy, […]
New Online format! Virtual "ITS SIDS" Health and Safety training ! This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in bed to sleep, and other “Best Practice” recommendations. During the workshop, participants […]
This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in bed to sleep, and other “Best Practice” recommendations. During the workshop, participants will get the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy, […]
What comes to mind when you hear the words professional development? Do you have a Professional Development Plan? Do you need a Professional Plan? All great questions, and professional development can help you gain knowledge and skills and advance in your career and comes in a variety of formats. Professional development plans can help you […]
New Online format! VirtualUsing Basic Sign Language with Infants and Toddlers Teaching infants and toddlers to use sign language allows them to see, feel, and hear language. This professional development experience will guide you through the discovery of how to use sign language as a tool to promote children’s confidence, classroom management, and form connections. […]
Would you like to gain a better understanding of the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale? Discover how to use the ITERS-R as a self-assessment tool to maintain quality long after the assessment is over. This two-hour training provides an overview of the ITERS-R. This training will explain the seven subscales' organization used to evaluate programs, […]
Would you like to gain a better understanding of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale? Discover how to use the ECERS-R as a self-assessment tool to maintain quality long after the assessment is over. This two-hour training provides an overview of the ECERS-R. This training will explain the seven subscales' organization used to evaluate programs, […]
Everything in a baby's world happens in steps and stages. It is important to appreciate each stage as it occurs and provide the support and guidance needed to journey successfully through each one. This training will offer suggestions of what types of materials support learning at the different stages. You will gain insight on the […]
