Professional Development Training
Child Care Resource Center has provided professional development for over 25 years. Our goal is to improve the quality of child care by offering high quality professional development opportunities for child care educators. Child Care Resource Center provides access to trainings throughout our region which includes Alleghany, Ashe, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties.
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September 2019
Online: Up In Smoke (or Vape)- Health Consequences of Smoking, Vaping, and Air Quality on the Human Body
E-cigarette use among youth and young adults has become a public health concern. E-cigarettes are now the most commonly used tobacco product among youth, surpassing conventional cigarettes. Are e-cigarettes safer than conventional cigarettes? How exactly does an e-cigarette work? Is it legal for a teen to use an e-cigarette? Why would someone choose to vape rather than smoke a traditional cigarette? Smoking is now prohibited on the premises of a child care center in North Carolina and e-cigarettes have been…
Find out more »October 2019
Methamphetamines & The Effects On Children
What exactly is crystal meth? how is it affecting the children in early education? Do you know all of the street names for meth? Why and how do people use meth? Can it be prescribed legally? What are the effects of a child living in meth lab? On an unborn fetus? If you work with young children, these are answers that you'll want to know! This learning event will provide the history of meth, the effects of meth on the…
Find out more »December 2019
Cancelled- CCRC/WFRC – The Art and Science of Technical Assistance Part 1 & 2
arn 20 training hours while learning foundational knowledge based on the North Carolina Technical Assistance Framework and Domains for Early Childhood Technical Assistance Practitioners. Develop and /or strengthen your knowledge of TA theory and models using culturally responsive strategies when supporting teachers and administrators in the field of early childhood education. Presenter: Vonya Washington, Cherie White Training/TA Practitioner Fee: $140.00 2.0 CEU's Part 1 Dec. 9th 8:30 - 4:30pm ( Mon.) Part 2 Dec. 13th 8:30 - 4:30pm (Fri) Must…
Find out more »SSFC- Pre-K CLASS Observation Training
What can I expect from this training? - Training materials and a 2-month CLASS Video Library Subscription - Increasing Pre-K CLASS content knowledge to an expert level - Access to online reliability testing and automated feedback - Certification upon successful completion of the CLASS Reliability Test - Sixteen (16) DCDEE-approved in-service training hours Why should I take this training? Research shows that CLASS improves teacher-child interactions, measures effective interactions across age levels and grades, and promotes academic gains. CLASS Observation…
Find out more »Stokes- Make it, Take it: Wishing Well
In this training, participants will learn about the importance of building relationships with the children and families they serve daily and get to make a “Wishing Well” to use in their classrooms! This make it, take it activity allows children and teacher the opportunity to build a home school connection as well as a school community. At the end of this training, teachers will have made a visual tool of their very own to use, as well as learned the…
Find out more »January 2020
Davidson – Child Care Business Basic Training for Directors Sessions 1-6
This training is for Directors of Child Care Centers or Homes. Just like a child, a child care business needs nurturing to grow strong and survive. Providers need strong business skills to make program improvements, reduce staff turnover, and provide quality care. Self-Help’s Child Care Business Basics Course teaches child care providers business fundamentals for running a successful child care in North Carolina. Beginning with how to start a child care business, the course breaks down key concepts such as…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 3)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
Find out more »Stokes- PLC Professional Learning Communities All Ages
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) process is defined by DHHS as “the concept or model of an ongoing process in which educators commit to working collaboratively to achieve better learning opportunities for the children they teach. DPI states, “The term professional learning community has become quite commonplace in education circles. The term describes a collegial group who are united in their commitment to an outcome. In the case of education, the commitment would be to student learning. The community engages in…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – The Power of Positive Relationships in Preschool Classrooms
The Pyramid Model developed by the Center on the Social-Emotional Foundations of Early Learning (CSEFEL) provides a framework for preschool teachers to support the social-emotional development of young children. In this module we'll explore attitudes about challenging behaviors and the range of factors that influence a child's behavior, define the relationship between social emotional development and children's behavior, and learn a framework to enhance social emotional competence and reduce challenging behaviors, and focus on positive relationships as the crucial foundation…
Find out more »Davidson- IT’S SIDS
Meets DCDEE safe sleep training for teachers and/or administrators while working with infants. Participants will learn about best practices and receive information how to create a safe sleep policy, how to use waivers, hear updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources as well as learn what to do if you come upon an unresponsive infant and how to conduct drills. Presenter: Chunda Teal or Sherry Brannon Cost: $5.00 Credit: 2 DCDEE hrs. CLICK HERE- REGISTER FORM Instructions: Advance…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC- CPR & FIRST AID (WED.)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and First Aid Certification are required certifications for every family child care provider and recommended for most child care center staff. After completing this session, participants should be able to conduct both CPR and First Aid techniques on infants, children and adults Seating is limited Presenter; LaVonya Washington & Donna Bell Cost; $65.00 Credits: 5.0 To register: Look for the link below under “Details.” Within that same column you will see “Website”, click the link below…
Find out more »Davidson- ERS (Environment Rating Scale) Getting to Know ERS and How to Score
Come find out How to score the ERS and what is needed in each center. Great for new teachers who need or those that need a refresher on how to score. Class is limited to 25 participants. Sign up Early. Presenter: Gina Collins and Alanna Hege Cost: $5.00 Credit: 2 DCDEE hrs. CLICK HERE- REGISTER FORM Instructions: Advance payment is required. Checks or Money orders only; please make payable to SSDC. (NO CASH) If a training states “pay the trainer”…
Find out more »Davidson- Fire Safety
Find out how to prevent fires and the correct course of action to take in case of a fire Presenter: Shane Draughn Cost: $10.00 Credit: 1.5 DCDEE hrs. CLICK HERE- REGISTER FORM Pay trainer night of training: Check or money order ONLY to Shane Draughn. Instructions: Advance payment is required. Checks or Money orders only; please make payable to SSDC. (NO CASH) If a training states “pay the trainer” you still need to send in the registration form and pay trainer night of…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC School Age Transitions
You have the key, so unlock your creativity by planning and scheduling fun, innovative transition activities! Transitioning is one of the most important but, often ignored components of a school age classroom schedule. This interactive workshop will focus on identifying transitions in your daily schedule and exploring some new transition activities your children will enjoy! 2 DCDEE credit hrs. Presenter: Laura Brown, Provider Specialists Registration Deadline Jan. 20, 2020 @ 12pm New Location: Child Care Resource Center is located at…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC- School Age Transitions
You have the key, so unlock your creativity by planning and scheduling fun, innovative transition activities! Transitioning is one of the most important but, often ignored components of a school age classroom schedule. This interactive workshop will focus on identifying transitions in your daily schedule and exploring some new transition activities your children will enjoy! Presenter: Laura Brown, Provider Specialists Cost: $10.00 Credits: 2 DCDEE credit hrs. Registration Deadline: Jan. 20, 2020 @ 12pm New Location: Child Care Resource Center is located…
Find out more »Stokes- IT’S SIDS
Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and Sudden Death Syndrome Risk Reduction in Childcare. Mandatory for caregivers of children 0-12 months every 3 years. Presenter: Sandy Weaver, Inf./Tod Specialist Region 10 Cost: $5.00 Credit: 2.0 DCDEE Deadline to Registrar: 01/16/2020 Stokes Partnership for Children Training Policies *Fee Schedule: Trainings/workshops are free for parents, families, grandparents, and foster parents; pre-registration required. There is a $5.00 fee for childcare providers needing DCDEE credits. Division of Child Development Early Education has approved all trainings. Training policies…
Find out more »Davidson- Temperament of Infants and Toddlers: Understanding and Supporting Individual Differences
We all have our own way of adapting and responding to the world around us. Are you distractible or persistent, sensitive or easy going? These characteristics describe temperament. During this workshop, we will learn about nine temperament traits and three large categories used to describe most infants and toddlers. Strategies on how to care for children based on their temperament type will be shared. We will also discuss the “goodness of fit” between your own temperament and the infants and…
Find out more »February 2020
Davidson – Child Care Business Basic Training for Directors Sessions 1-6
This training is for Directors of Child Care Centers or Homes. Just like a child, a child care business needs nurturing to grow strong and survive. Providers need strong business skills to make program improvements, reduce staff turnover, and provide quality care. Self-Help’s Child Care Business Basics Course teaches child care providers business fundamentals for running a successful child care in North Carolina. Beginning with how to start a child care business, the course breaks down key concepts such as…
Find out more »Davidson- Toxic Stress and Its Impact on Children
Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us – it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic Stress affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long-lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress responses and understand the difference between “tolerable” and “toxic” stress. We’ll look at the long-term effects of Toxic Stress and investigate practices for mitigating those effects and promoting resilience in young children.…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 4)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
Find out more »Stokes- Resilience: Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope Film screening and discussion
Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back.…
Find out more »Davidson- Making Visuals Come to Life
Join us as we take visuals to the next step by creating living working resources that improve classroom management, increase problem solving skills and reduces behavioral issues. Presenter: Alanna Hege and Vicki West Cost: $10.00 Credit: 2 DCDEE hrs. CLICK HERE- REGISTER FORM Instructions: Advance payment is required. Checks or Money orders only; please make payable to SSDC. (NO CASH) If a training states “pay the trainer” you still need to send in the registration form and pay trainer night of class…
Find out more »March 2020
CCRC/WFRC- The Environment as a Second Teacher in Preschool Classrooms
Is your classroom ready for an extreme makeover?! The environment impacts behavior, and you control the environment – come learn how to make that environment work for you in taming challenging behaviors. Teachers will have the opportunity to assess their own classroom environment and create a guided action plan for design and implementation of a supportive environment in their teaching practice. (0.5 CEU) Presenter: Elizabeth Tuttle, Education Specialist Cost: $30.00 Credits: 0.5 CEU Scheduled dates: March 02 & March 03…
Find out more »Davidson – Child Care Business Basic Training for Directors Sessions 1-6
This training is for Directors of Child Care Centers or Homes. Just like a child, a child care business needs nurturing to grow strong and survive. Providers need strong business skills to make program improvements, reduce staff turnover, and provide quality care. Self-Help’s Child Care Business Basics Course teaches child care providers business fundamentals for running a successful child care in North Carolina. Beginning with how to start a child care business, the course breaks down key concepts such as…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 5)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
Find out more »Davidson- IT’S SIDS
Meets DCDEE safe sleep training for teachers and/or administrators while working with infants. Participants will learn about best practices and receive information how to create a safe sleep policy, how to use waivers, hear updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources as well as learn what to do if you come upon an unresponsive infant and how to conduct drills. Presenter: Chunda Teal or Sherry Brannon Cost: $5.00 Credit: 2 DCDEE hrs. CLICK HERE- REGISTER FORM Instructions: Advance…
Find out more »Stokes- Fire Safety
This workshop will focus on the state requirements for childcare and after-school program compliance for fire safety including exit drills, evacuation procedures and use of fire extinguishers. Presenter: Stokes County Fire Marshalls Office Cost: $5.00 1.5 DCDEE Contact Hours Deadline to register: 3/9/19 Sessions offered in counties other than Forsyth County may have different registration requirements. Please read training summaries and follow registration guidelines for that specific training. Registration information links are listed below each training session Stokes Partnership…
Find out more »Davidson- Oh Boy! Strategies for Teaching Boys in Early Childhood
Offers positive solutions- from expectations, the environment, the instructional approaches and discipline methods – to policies regarding school readiness and special education. Come learn ideas, recommendations and best practices that work well with young boys. Presenter: Gina Collins Cost: $5.00 Credit: 2 DCDEE hrs. CLICK HERE- REGISTER FORM Instructions: Advance payment is required. Checks or Money orders only; please make payable to SSDC. (NO CASH) If a training states “pay the trainer” you still need to send in the registration form and…
Find out more »Stokes- Make it, Take it Sensory Bottles
In this training, participants will learn how to enhance the home/classroom setting by creating “Sensory Bottles”. This make it, take it activity allows children to learn skills related to calm breathing, as well as the ability to regulate their emotions. At the end of this training, teachers, parents, guardians will have made bottles of their very own to use as they create an environment that celebrates emotions and the ability to handle them in a calm and focused manner. Presenter:…
Find out more »Davidson- Partnering with Families to Address Challenging Behaviors: We are all in this together!
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 teachers and teachers often feel unsupported by the parents. This session focuses on developing strategies and skills to make these conversations more productive for everyone…especially the child! Participants will learn how to set the stage for and successfully conduct these difficult conversations with parents. Presenter: Renae Lingafelt-Beeker, M.Ed., Behavior Specialist…
Find out more »Davidson- Partnering with Families to Address Challenging Behaviors: We are all in this together!
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 teachers and teachers often feel unsupported by the parents. This session focuses on developing strategies and skills to make these conversations more productive for everyone…especially the child! Participants will learn how to set the stage for and successfully conduct these difficult conversations with parents. Presenter: Renae Beeker, Behavior Specialist Cost:…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC- Emergency Preparedness and Response
The Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) in Child Care Training provides early educators with information and tools to prepare for many types of emergencies. The EPR in Child Care Training addresses NC Child Care Rules on emergency preparedness, current best practice recommendations, and guidance on completing the online EPR Plan. The EPR Plan template can be found on the North Carolina Emergency Management website. The training is presented in a two and a half hour session. NC Child Care Rules…
Find out more »Davidson- Language Development and Communication in Infants and Toddlers: What Are They Talking About?
It starts with crying, cooing, and babbling, and then you finally hear it, their first words! Sharing those language milestone moments can be some of our best experiences as infant and toddler teachers. During this workshop you will learn more about the development of language and communication for children birth to three; the research that links relationships to language learning in the first three years; and strategies to support development in this domain for all infants and toddlers, including dual…
Find out more »April 2020
CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 6)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
Find out more »Davidson – Child Care Business Basic Training for Directors Sessions 1-6
This training is for Directors of Child Care Centers or Homes. Just like a child, a child care business needs nurturing to grow strong and survive. Providers need strong business skills to make program improvements, reduce staff turnover, and provide quality care. Self-Help’s Child Care Business Basics Course teaches child care providers business fundamentals for running a successful child care in North Carolina. Beginning with how to start a child care business, the course breaks down key concepts such as…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC- Teaching Strategies for Addressing and Preventing Challenging Behavior in Preschool Classrooms
Ever wonder what's the most important thing we should be teaching in preschool? While teaching shapes, colors, 1:1 counting skills, and alphabet and numeral recognition/formation is at the top of most teacher's lists, research shows that teaching children social emotional should be the focus of every curriculum plan. Instead of telling children what not to do, let's take time to teach children what to do! This session will identify tools and techniques teachers can use every day in their classroom…
Find out more »Stokes- Playground Safety
Learn key concepts of playground safety, test for hazards and identify general maintenance Requirements Presenter: Shanda Cox, Child Care Resource and Referral Coordinator Cost: $10.00 4.0 DCDEE Contact Hours Deadline to register: 4/10/20 Sessions offered in counties other than Forsyth County may have different registration requirements. Please read training summaries and follow registration guidelines for that specific training. Registration information links are listed below each training session Stokes Partnership for Children Training Policies *Fee Schedule: Trainings/workshops are free for…
Find out more »Stokes- NC FELDS NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development Part 1& Part 2
This training will provide participants with an introduction to Foundations, NC’s new Early Learning and Development expectations, how they are structured, and how to implement them in an early childhood setting. Participants will construct the knowledge base necessary to use these in supporting children in their learning and development by embedding the expectations in daily classroom planning and practice. Presenter: Shanda Cox, Child Care Resource and Referral Coordinator Cost: $10.00 5.0 DCDEE Contact Hours Once BOTH sessions are completed Deadline…
Find out more »Stokes- NC FELDS NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development Part 1& Part 2
This training will provide participants with an introduction to Foundations, NC’s new Early Learning and Development expectations, how they are structured, and how to implement them in an early childhood setting. Participants will construct the knowledge base necessary to use these in supporting children in their learning and development by embedding the expectations in daily classroom planning and practice. Presenter: Shanda Cox, Child Care Resource and Referral Coordinator Cost: $10.00 5.0 DCDEE Contact Hours Once BOTH sessions are completed Deadline…
Find out more »May 2020
Davidson – Child Care Business Basic Training for Directors Sessions 1-6
This training is for Directors of Child Care Centers or Homes. Just like a child, a child care business needs nurturing to grow strong and survive. Providers need strong business skills to make program improvements, reduce staff turnover, and provide quality care. Self-Help’s Child Care Business Basics Course teaches child care providers business fundamentals for running a successful child care in North Carolina. Beginning with how to start a child care business, the course breaks down key concepts such as…
Find out more »Stokes- Resilience: Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope Film screening and discussion
Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back.…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 7)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
Find out more »Stokes- PLC Professional Learning Communities All Ages
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) process is defined by DHHS as “the concept or model of an ongoing process in which educators commit to working collaboratively to achieve better learning opportunities for the children they teach. DPI states, “The term professional learning community has become quite commonplace in education circles. The term describes a collegial group who are united in their commitment to an outcome. In the case of education, the commitment would be to student learning. The community engages in…
Find out more »June 2020
CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 8)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
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