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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August 2019
PLC: Professional Learning community
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 – 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 »NC Preschool Pyramid Model: Module 1 of 11 Understanding the Foundations for Early Learning and Development
This training is a series of 11 modules focused around effective teacher practices supporting the NC Foundations for Early Learning. In this, training teachers will learn strategies and information focused around NC Foundations for Early Learning, Formal Assessment, as well as modules on teaching practices that support children’s emotional-social development. Presenter: Shanda Cox, Child Care Resource and Referral Coordinator Cost: $10.00 2.0 out 22.0 DCDEE Contact Hours once all sessions completed (All modules are listed on Stokes County training calendar) Deadline…
Find out more »September 2019
CCRC/WFRC – Health and Safety Series :Emergency Preparedness and Response
Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Training 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.…
Find out more »Conscious Discipline Module 1 of 10
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 of how to use Conscious Discipline in their classroom environment. Presenter: Shanda Cox, Child Care Resource and Referral…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – Playground Safety
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 outdoor area, and age and developmentally appropriate playground equipment. This training offers a practical and educational interpretation of North Carolina Child Care Commission’s playground safety rules and how to conduct a playground audit. Presenter: Cherie White Training/TA Practitioner Fee: $25.00 4 credit hrs. Deadline to register 09/04/19 @ 12pm No…
Find out more »BE ACTIVE (Part 1 & 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. In order to purchase adequate number of kits, registration must be received by August 23, 2019 Part 1: September 09th & Part 2: September 16th (MUST ATTEND BOTH) Presenter: Millie…
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 »They’re Sad, Not Bad: Understanding How Trauma Affects Early Brain Development
Science is just beginning to understand how early childhood experiences affect health, development, and behavior as the child grows. Is it nature or nurture? Research shows that it is a combination of genetics as well as early experiences that are essential for healthy development and problem solving skills. This workshop will explore the effects of trauma on the developing brain, especially in infancy and early childhood, what those effects can look like in terms of behavior, and how to help…
Find out more »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 2.0 DCDEE Contact Hours Deadline to register: 9/12/19 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 – Playground Safety
This training provides up-to-date Playground Safety where childcare providers will not only be able to provide a safe outdoor learning environment for children, they will also be able to create an environment that meets the necessary requirements put in place by North Carolina. CEUs: 4HRS Trainer: Vickie West, Classroom Specialist THIS TRAINING WILL BE AT Fleshman Pratt Education Center in Thomasville 9:00AM-1:00PM Pay day of training PLEASE BRING CORRECT AMOUNT – no change available Instructions: Advance payment is required. If paying with cash please bring the exact amount to the SSDC office.…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – Thinking Constructively: Reggio Emilia & School Age Indoor Environments
Providing students with a productive and engaging indoor environment is a core ideal of Reggio Emilia pedagogy. Strong indoor classrooms offer school age participants with a safe way to ask questions, problem solve, and develop new learning skills. Join other school age professionals as we explore easy and effective methods to bring Reggio Emilia philosophy into the confines of the school age classroom. School age professionals will leave with a stronger understanding of Reggio Emilia practices, and new ways to…
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 2 HRS. Presenters: Gina Collins/Alanna Hege
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. Presenter: LaVonya Washington and Donna Bell Cost: $65.00 Registration deadline:Sept. 23rd 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 »Davidson – Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR)
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. Must Attend both sessions 2.5HRS. Presenter: Alanna Hege
Find out more »What Every Baby Needs: *Inf/Tod Recognition eligible.
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 allow a successful journey 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 benefits of providing babies with ample time and space to master a skill before moving on to start practicing a new one and…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC Get Ready,Get Set, Go!
Come learn about how to keep children safe during daily routine transportation and on field trips. Guidelines for appropriate supervision, accrate attendance records, vehicle inspections and much more will be covered. This workshop will give you important information about planning a safe and age apparopriate field trip. Presenter: Laura Brown, Provider Specialist Cost $ 10.00 Deadline to register Sept. 27, 2019 @ 12pm No refunds New Location: Child Care Resource Center is located at 500 W. Fourth Street, Suite 202, Winston-Salem,…
Find out more »October 2019
Davidson – CPR First Aid Part 1 & 2
Part 1 of 2: CPR Participants will learn CPR skills to save someone's life. You will learn CPR for Victims of all ages and will practice CPR Skills. You will learn how to use an external defibrillator (AED) and how to relieve choking (foreign body air obstruction). The skills in this course will enable you to recognize emergencies such as cardiac arrest and know how to respond to them. Oct. 17th Part 2 First Aid Must register at least…
Find out more »Davidson – North Carolina Foundations of Early Learning and Development (NC FELD)
This is a 5-hour course designed to provide participants with an introduction to Foundations, North Carolina’s new Early Learning & Development. Must attend both sessions in order to receive credit. 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 and Social Development Health and Physical Development Language Development and Communication Cognitive Development Please bring a copy of the foundations book and a completed lesson…
Find out more »Language Development and Communication in Infants and Toddlers: What Are They Talking About? *Inf/Tod Recognition eligible.
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 »CCRC/WFRC – CPR & FIRST AID Part 1 & 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) Part 1 Oct. 16, 2019 Part 2 Oct. 17, 2019 Registration deadline: Oct 11th @ 12pm. No refunds unless…
Find out more »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 »Temperament of Infants and Toddlers: Understanding and Supporting Individual Differences *Inf/Tod Recognition eligible.
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 »Davidson – ITS 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 2 DCDEE credit hrs.
Find out more »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 Oct. 28th 8:30 - 4:30pm ( Mon.) Part 2 Nov. 1st 8:30 - 4:30pm (Fri)…
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. CEUs:1.5 HRS Presenter: Shane Draughn Pay trainer night of training – PLEASE BRING CORRECT AMOUNT: $10.00 Instructions: Advance payment is required. If paying with cash please bring the exact amount to the SSDC office. Checks should be written to SSDC. If a training states “pay the trainer” you still need to send in the registration form and pay trainer night of class. If your…
Find out more »November 2019
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 Seating is limited Presenter; LaVonya Washington Cost; $65.00 To register clall WFRC 336-245-4900 Deadline: Oct. 30th @ 12pm This workshop will be held at Child Care Resource Center Formerly Work Family Resource Center 500…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – More Than Just Routine: 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 »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 »December 2019
Davidson – Literacy – Fostering Language Development ( Applicable for NCPK Literacy Requirements) Parts 1 & 2
n 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. Applicable for NCPK literacy requirement. CEU’s: .5 Must attend both sessions to receive credit Dec. 3rd and Dec. 10th Cost: $15.00. Pleaser bring payment the night of the training. Please…
Find out more »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
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 »February 2020
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 »March 2020
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…
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