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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November 2018
Southwestern Child Development Commission – Language Acquisition and Planning Alignment with NC FELD – Online & Self-Paced
Language development begins with children’s ability to understand what others are communicating to them. Young children understand much more than they can say and then they gradually learn to express themselves through cooing, babbling, gestures, and crying. Further development brings words, sentences and rules of grammar. What is the role of the early educator throughout all of this and how do you create a learning environment to stimulate all learners? Alignment of planning and activities with NC Foundations of Early…
Find out more »December 2018
Southwestern Child Development Commission — Infantile Spasms: Little Seizures-Big Consequences
What's all the fuss about infantile spasms? Although rare, these seizures can cause long-term damage to infant's developing brain. Why are these seizures often mistaken for other conditions? What are the signs and symptoms to look for in an infant? Participants in this learning event will identify the signs and symptoms as well as list the various causes and potential consequences of infantile spasms. We will also discover the importance of early diagnosis and practice watching for signs and symptoms.…
Find out more »January 2019
Southwestern Child Development Commission – BSAC (Basic School Age Care) ONLINE & SELF-PACED
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. This training is required by the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education for school age care professionals working in licensed programs but is…
Find out more »March 2019
CCRC/WFRC – CPR & First Aid PART 1 and PART 2
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. Presenters: Donna Bell and LaVonya Washington Cost: $65.00 (MUST attend Part 1 and Part 2) Registration deadline: 3/15/19 at 12pm. No refunds unless cancelled by CCRC. New Location: Child Care Resource Center formerly Work…
Find out more »Surry County Early Childhood Partnership — Bodies and Potties: Body Consciousness and Potty Training for Infants and Toddlers
Strategies will be discussed on how to talk with young children appropriately as they become more aware of their bodies and its parts. Part of developing this "body consciousness" includes the potty training process. Presenter: Melinda McCullen, Region 10 Infant Toddler Specialist Cost: None Credit Hours: 2 To register: call (336)786-1880 *All trainings will be closed 10 minutes after the starting time. Anyone who enters the training after that time may sit in and participate but will not receive DCD…
Find out more »Stokes – Be Active Part 2 (For Stokes County Providers Only)
Be Active Kids is focused on providing physical activities that are developmentally appropriate for infants to five year olds. Strategies will be presented which promote increased physical activity of young children in both indoor and outdoor environments. Each center/participant will receive a BE ACTIVE kit to keep in their classroom. Both sessions must be attended to gain certificate. Presenter: Millie Lambe, Wise Start Coordinator Cost: Free Credit Hours: 3.0 DCDEE (MUST attend both Part 1 & 2 to receive) Registration…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – CPR & First Aid PART 1 and PART 2
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. Presenters: Donna Bell and LaVonya Washington Cost: $65.00 (MUST attend Part 1 and Part 2) Registration deadline: 3/15/19 at 12pm. No refunds unless cancelled by CCRC. New Location: Child Care Resource Center formerly Work…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – CPR/First Aid
Participants will become certified in Red Cross approved, basic adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid. The primary purpose of this training is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Presenter(s): Natalie Williams Cost: $30 Credit Hours: N/A *All trainings will run…
Find out more »Stokes – More Than Just Routines: Turn Everyday Infant Toddler Moments into Extraordinary
What does the word “curriculum” mean to you? If teaching skills and planning projects are the first ideas that come to mind, then this workshop will open your eyes to a new way of thinking about infant-toddler “curriculum”. Infant and toddler teachers spend a large part of the day engaged in routine caregiving responsibilities. These are key learning times! Participants will gain an understanding of why routines are essential to “curriculum” for infants and toddlers. Participants will learn how responsive…
Find out more »Smart Start of Forsyth County — ITS-SIDS
This training will discuss Infant Toddler Safe Sleep and risk reduction in child care for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Presenter: Vanessa Sawyer-Wilson Cost: None Credit Hours: 2
Find out more »April 2019
Smart Start of Yadkin County – Healthy Inclusion
This training will help participants understand the observation process and screening tool for a child who may have special needs. They will be able to identify the benefits of and challenges to early childhood inclusion. This training will also equip caregivers with the necessary skills to partner with parents/guardians of children with special needs, the child's medical home, and other professionals involved in child care. Presenter(s): Natalie Williams Cost: $5 Credit Hours: 2 *All trainings will run from approximately 6:30-8:30pm…
Find out more »What’s In Your Teaching Toolkit?
Everyone needs practical strategies and materials to help with challenging behavior in young children (especially those that research has shown to be highly effective). This training walks participants through The Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior resource (known as TTYC). This tool is packed with strategies based on Positive Behavior Support and the Pyramid Model that are collected in one resource and easily accessible through a free website. Participants will see tools for prevention of challenging behavior as…
Find out more »Smart Start of Davidson County — ERS Training
Come find out all about the Environmental Rating Scale, how to score, how to use additional notes, dig deeper into the meaning of indicators. Great for those who are preparing for their ERS assessment or just need a refresher. Class is limited to 25 participants. Facilitators: Gina Collins/Alanna Hege Credit Hours: 2 Cost: $5.00 For more information: Visit http://partnershipforchildren.org/events-2/early-childhood-professionals/ OR Call (336)249-6688
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – Emergency Preparedness & Response PART 2
EPR in Child Care is an in-person training. It has two separate face-to-face training sessions (2 hours each) and a one-hour assignment between sessions. Session one covers planning and preparing for emergencies in early care and education settings, including an overview and introduction to the online EPR plan template. After session one, participants will be given an assignment of preparation work for completing the online EPR plan. Session two will be held 4 weeks later and covers questions about the…
Find out more »Stokes – Social/Emotional Milestones-Birth to 36 Months: Building Blocks for Future Learning
First everything is “mine”, then children learn to take turns, and eventually they learn to share. For infants and toddlers this learning happens through relationships and includes developing a sense of self, a sense of self with others, and learning about feelings. All children need an emotionally secure environment that supports healthy development in this learning domain. This workshop examines social/emotional competence as a vital component of later school readiness. Participants will learn how a responsive caregiver can help the…
Find out more »Smart Start of Davidson County — EPR Emergency Preparedness & Response in Child Care PART 1 and PART 2
The new 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 new 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. This is a 5 hour training; you must attend both sessions to receive CEU's. …
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – CPR & FIRST AID
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. Presenters: Donna Bell and LaVonya Washington Cost: $65.00 Registration deadline: 4/19/19 at 12pm. No refunds unless cancelled by CCRC. New Location: Child Care Resource Center formerly Work Family Resource Center is located at 500…
Find out more »CCRC/ WFRC – ITS-SIDS
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, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Participants also will be walked through how to do an unresponsive infant drill and the…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – Summer Fun Make & Take
Participants are invited to come and make fun, summer crafts with other early childhood professionals. Be prepared to share your favorite summer ideas. All materials will be provided. Presenter(s): Emily Norman Cost: $5 Credit Hours: 2 *All trainings will run from approximately 6:30-8:30pm unless otherwise noted. A non-refundable $5 registration fee is required for all trainings, except for CPR/First Aid, which will be $30. In addition to the $5 registration fee, participants are to complete a Training Registration Form. Forms…
Find out more »Stokes – NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development Part 1 & Part 2
Participants will be able to identify North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NC FELDS/Foundations) by name, explain the structure by which the expectations are organized, and identify for what age groups they are written. Demonstrate how Foundations reflects what is known about childhood development. Explain that goals for any age level describe expectations that many children will reach toward the end of their respective age level. Create scenarios that reflect how are expectations are embedded in everyday practice.…
Find out more »Smart Start of Davidson County — Be Active Kids (Limited Spaces Available)
"A classroom that is physically active is a healthier, happier classroom." Join us as we learn to create a healthier environment where all participants win. "Be Active" a physically active training that inspires you to get up, get moving, get healthier and have fun doing it. Facilitator: Alanna Hege Credit Hours: 3 Cost: $10.00 For more information: Visit http://partnershipforchildren.org/events-2/early-childhood-professionals/ OR call (336) 249-6688
Find out more »Stokes – NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development Part 1 & Part 2
Participants will be able to identify North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NC FELDS/Foundations) by name, explain the structure by which the expectations are organized, and identify for what age groups they are written. Demonstrate how Foundations reflects what is known about childhood development. Explain that goals for any age level describe expectations that many children will reach toward the end of their respective age level. Create scenarios that reflect how are expectations are embedded in everyday practice.…
Find out more »CCRC/ WFRC – Choosing and Using an Approved Curriculum with Formative Assessment Strategies
This is a 5 hour training that focuses on how to choose the best curriculum for your program from the NC Divisions of Child Development 2012/2013 approved curriculum list. During this training we will explore and answer 3 BIG questions. 1. What is a curriculum and how does it support learning? 2. How do we select and implement an approved curriculum? 3. How do we know what we are doing is meeting the needs of all children? As we explore…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC — 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 »Smart Start of Davidson County — EPR Emergency Preparedness & Response in Child Care PART 1 and PART 2
The new 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 new 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. This is a 5 hour training; you must attend both sessions to receive CEU's. …
Find out more »May 2019
Stokes – Conscious Discipline (MULTIPLE PARTS)
This newly expanded and updated 10-session course with Dr. Becky Bailey will equip educators with a foundational understanding of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model. It will help teachers create safe, connected, and problem-solving environments that allow adults and kids to function in their optimal brain state. Teachers will be given a participant workbook, which will help with self-reflection and understanding how to use Conscious Discipline in their classroom environment. All sessions must be attended to gain certificate. Presenter: Shanda…
Find out more »Smart Start of Davidson County — ITS SIDS (LAST SIDS TRAINING UNTIL AUGUST 2019)
Meets DCDEE safe sleep training for teachers and/or administrators while working with infants. Participants will learn about best practices and receive information on 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. Facilitators: Chunda Teal / Sherry Brannon Credit Hours: 2 Cost: $5.00 For more information: Visit http://partnershipforchildren.org/events-2/early-childhood-professionals/…
Find out more »CCRC/ WFRC – ITS-SIDS
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, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Participants also will be walked through how to do an unresponsive infant drill and the…
Find out more »Stokes – Conscious Discipline (MULTIPLE PARTS)
This newly expanded and updated 10-session course with Dr. Becky Bailey will equip educators with a foundational understanding of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model. It will help teachers create safe, connected, and problem-solving environments that allow adults and kids to function in their optimal brain state. Teachers will be given a participant workbook, which will help with self-reflection and understanding how to use Conscious Discipline in their classroom environment. All sessions must be attended to gain certificate. Presenter: Shanda…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – NC FELD (Foundations for Early Learning Development)
The 2013 North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development is now available. This version updates and combines the previous Foundations documents (i.e., the 2005 Foundations: Early Learning Standards for North Carolina Preschoolers and Strategies Guiding Their Success, and the 2007 Infant Toddler Foundations: Guidelines for Development and Learning for North Carolina's Infants and Toddlers). The revised Foundations spans birth to age 5 and includes goals, developmental indicators, and strategies in five developmental domains: •Approaches to Play and Learning •Emotional…
Find out more »Smart Start of Davidson County — Fire Safety
Find out how to prevent fires and the correct course of action to take in case of a fire. Facilitator: Shane Draughn Credit Hours: 1.5 Cost: $10.00 (Pay trainer the night of training - PLEASE BRING CORRECT AMOUNT) For more information: Visit http://partnershipforchildren.org/events-2/early-childhood-professionals/ OR Call (336)249-6688
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – Introduction to Cultural Competence Awareness
Introduction to Cultural Competence: Awareness of Children from diverse backgrounds — including children of color, children in families of lower socioeconomics, and children of marginalized groups are being cared for and educated in our early childhood programs. We know that we need to provide learning experiences that reflect the cultural backgrounds of all children, which includes family values and learning styles. Failure to do this, can compromise the benefit children receive from early childhood programs. This course is a beginning…
Find out more »Stokes – Conscious Discipline (MULTIPLE PARTS)
This newly expanded and updated 10-session course with Dr. Becky Bailey will equip educators with a foundational understanding of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model. It will help teachers create safe, connected, and problem-solving environments that allow adults and kids to function in their optimal brain state. Teachers will be given a participant workbook, which will help with self-reflection and understanding how to use Conscious Discipline in their classroom environment. All sessions must be attended to gain certificate. Presenter: Shanda…
Find out more »Smart Start of Davidson County — Literacy: Fostering Language Development PART 1 and PART 2
In this workshop, participants will: gain a deeper understanding of children's language development and its relationship to their thinking; learn more ways to encourage and support children's vocabulary development; acquire strategies for developing children's listening and speaking skills throughout the day; and examine ways to promote children's language and thinking through good literature. Facilitators: Chunda Teal / Vicki West Credit Hours: .5 CEUs (Applicable for NCPK literacy requirement) Cost: $15.00 For more information: Visit http://partnershipforchildren.org/events-2/early-childhood-professionals/ OR Call (336)249-6688
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – CPR/First Aid
Participants will become certified in Red Cross approved, basic adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid. The primary purpose of this training is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Presenter(s): Natalie Williams Cost: $30 Credit Hours: N/A *All trainings will run…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – CPR & FIRST AID (Sat.)
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. Presenters: LaVonya Washington Cost: $65.00 Registration deadline: 5/15/19 at 12pm. No refunds unless cancelled by CCRC. New Location: Child Care Resource Center formerly Work Family Resource Center is located at 500 W. Fourth Street,…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – Thinking Outside the Cube: Math and Science get the WOW Factor!
Have dust bunnies become your school age children’s science experiments? Do you struggle with how to incorporate math and science into other learning centers and keep children engaged in the activities? Are your centers suffering from the “ho-hum” syndrome because you are out of ideas? If so, this one’s for you! Engage your mind in a new direction using everyday materials that will excite the children’s natural curiosity…and maybe yours too! Be prepared to have fun as we explore fresh…
Find out more »Stokes – Conscious Discipline (MULTIPLE PARTS)
This newly expanded and updated 10-session course with Dr. Becky Bailey will equip educators with a foundational understanding of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model. It will help teachers create safe, connected, and problem-solving environments that allow adults and kids to function in their optimal brain state. Teachers will be given a participant workbook, which will help with self-reflection and understanding how to use Conscious Discipline in their classroom environment. All sessions must be attended to gain certificate. Presenter: Shanda…
Find out more »Stokes – Conscious Discipline (MULTIPLE PARTS)
This newly expanded and updated 10-session course with Dr. Becky Bailey will equip educators with a foundational understanding of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model. It will help teachers create safe, connected, and problem-solving environments that allow adults and kids to function in their optimal brain state. Teachers will be given a participant workbook, which will help with self-reflection and understanding how to use Conscious Discipline in their classroom environment. All sessions must be attended to gain certificate. Presenter: Shanda…
Find out more »Smart Start of Davidson County — Literacy: Fostering Language Development PART 1 and PART 2
In this workshop, participants will: gain a deeper understanding of children's language development and its relationship to their thinking; learn more ways to encourage and support children's vocabulary development; acquire strategies for developing children's listening and speaking skills throughout the day; and examine ways to promote children's language and thinking through good literature. Facilitators: Chunda Teal / Vicki West Credit Hours: .5 CEUs (Applicable for NCPK literacy requirement) Cost: $15.00 For more information: Visit http://partnershipforchildren.org/events-2/early-childhood-professionals/ OR Call (336)249-6688
Find out more »Smart Start of Davidson County — Getting Started Improving Classroom Quality with the ITERS-R
Would you like to gain a better understanding of the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale? More importantly, 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 organization of the seven subscales used to evaluate programs, as well as the scoring system and what programs can expect before, during and after the assessment. Participants are encouraged to…
Find out more »June 2019
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership — Creating Outdoor Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers: It’s Not Called a “Playground” Anymore
“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 getting enough exercise. The First Lady has taken on this cause because it has become a serious issue for our children today. This training will help participants understand the benefits of taking children outside daily and provide suggestions on how to create spaces for infants and toddlers outside that support…
Find out more »CCRC/ WFRC – More Than Just Routines: Turn Everyday Infant Toddler Moments into Extraordinary
What does the word “curriculum” mean to you? If teaching skills and planning projects are the first ideas that come to mind, then this workshop will open your eyes to a new way of thinking about infant-toddler “curriculum”. Infant and toddler teachers spend a large part of the day engaged in routine caregiving responsibilities. These are key learning times! Participants will gain an understanding of why routines are essential to “curriculum” for infants and toddlers. Participants will learn how responsive…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – ITS SIDS
Our Child Care Health Consultant will give participants an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Together you will identify SIDS risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care. The national standards for sleep safety will be presented and resources will be shared for both child care providers and parents. Topics include NC SIDS Laws, child care licensing rules for safe sleep, as well as how to develop a safe sleep policy. Key messages of…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – Beyond Band Aids
Childcare providers learn how to develop and have in place a plan on how centers or family childcare will handle various situations like: emergencies, accidents, administering medications, and precautions to take while planning fieldtrips. This training will guide providers to help ensure the protection of children in their care. 2.0 DCD credit hrs. Presenter: Laura Brown, Provider Specialist Fee: $10.00 Deadline to register: 6/3/19 @ 12pm No refunds unless canceled by CCRC. New Location: Child Care Resource Center is located…
Find out more »Smart Start of Davidson County — 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. Facilitators: Alanna Hege / Vicki West Credit Hours: 2 Cost: $10.00 For more information: Visit http://partnershipforchildren.org/events-2/early-childhood-professionals/ OR call (336)249-6688
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – CPR & FIRST AID PART 1 & PART 2
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. Presenters: LaVonya Washington & Donna Bell Cost: $65.00 (MUST attend Part 1 and Part 2) Credit Hours: 5 Registration deadline: 6/7/19 at 12pm. No refunds unless cancelled by CCRC. New Location: Child Care Resource…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – Playground Safety
In this training participants will learn the three playground safety components within the NC Child Care Commission’s permanent playground rules: 1. Providing a safe environment for children, 2. How to complete the required monthly inspection reports, 3. How to report accidents and injuries that occur on the playground. This training has been recently updated and participants are now required to take and pass a 10-question quiz upon completion of the training. Presenter(s): Emily Norman Cost: $5 Credit Hours: 4 *All…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – CPR & FIRST AID PART 1 & PART 2
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. Presenters: LaVonya Washington & Donna Bell Cost: $65.00 (MUST attend Part 1 and Part 2) Credit Hours: 5 Registration deadline: 6/7/19 at 12pm. No refunds unless cancelled by CCRC. New Location: Child Care Resource…
Find out more »Stokes – 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…
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