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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, […]
Positive guidance along with proper supervision can help children thrive in the classroom. This training will provide participants with strategies to understand how routines, transitions, and differing abilities should be considered when implementing guidance that is supportive for all children. Participants will learn the skills to assist children in prosocial behavior as well as positive […]
Limited to First 25 Surry Providers The trainer will present the following information: • Define SIDS; describe risks & who is at risk • List features of the N.C. SIDS Law • Name elements of N.C. Licensing Rules for infant safe sleep policy & SIDS risk reduction • Identify safe sleep standards, best practices • […]
This training is designed to assist licensed childcare programs to be adequately prepared to respond to the needs of children and others in the event of disasters and emergencies. Health & Safety Training (For folks completing the EPR plan) (DCDEE 1) Joan Coiro SCECP NCPK/CCR&R Coordinator Call to register 336-786-1880
Infant Toddler Care in NC and Making Change Happen Through Advocacy! Dinner is Included !!! Honestly, advocacy can seem hard or even scary to some people. Did you know that legislators pay the most attention to their own constituents? Let’s explore some simple ways and useful tools that you can use to get involved and […]
Major Component of the Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers What does the word "curriculum" mean to you? If teaching skills and planning projects are the first ideas that come to mind, this training event will open your eyes to a new way of thinking about the infant-toddler "curriculum." Infant and toddler teachers spend a large […]
This .5 hours CEU course meets the NC Child Care Rule for Health and Safety Training Requirements for #9 Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma #2 Administration of Medication, #1 Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases in Child Care and for #5 Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning for Emergencies Resulting from a […]
Infant Toddler Care in NC and Making Change Happen Through Advocacy! Dinner is Included !!! In-Person Event Infant Toddler Care in NC and Making Change Happen Through Advocacy! Dinner is Included !!! Honestly, advocacy can seem hard or even scary to some people. Did you know that legislators pay the most attention to their own […]
BEFORE YOU REGISTER YOU MUSTS PROVE YOU HAVE TAKEN ITS SIDS BEFORE. YOU MUST EMAIL [email protected] a copy of your past ITS SIDS certificate. IF this is your first time taking ITS SIDS you must contact Sherry Brannon at [email protected] to let her know you need to take ITS SIDS face to face. Thank you […]
New Online format! 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 […]
** ITS-SIDS Training, it may not be taken virtually if it is the first time attending this training. It can only be taken virtually if the training is being renewed after three years. This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information about when and how to use […]
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 new NC Child Care Rules on emergency preparedness, current best practice recommendations, and guidance on completing the online EPR Plan. The EPR Plan template […]
This event will allow you to take a deep breath and learn more about relaxing yoga and restorative sound healing. This event is for ALL levels, beginners are encouraged to attend. Bring a yoga mat or towel and get excited to try something new, while supporting Smart Start of Davidson County Inc. Register by April […]
The trainer will present the following information: Define SIDS; describe risks & who is at risk List features of the N.C. SIDS Law Name elements of N.C. Licensing Rules for infant safe sleep policy & SIDS risk reduction Identify safe sleep standards, best practices List ways to respond to unresponsive infant Identify SIDS resources & […]
Supporting Children as Writers: Come to share ideas and learn new strategies that supports emergent literacy and fosters active learning in the preschool classroom environment = Approved for NCPK literacy training (must attend both sessions to receive certificate and complete one hour of homework) Chunda Teal/Vicki West .5 CEU’s or 5 CHC Part 1 - […]
Online format IT SIDS certification 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 will […]
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 […]
We know that monitoring and screening in early childhood early care and education settings is critical to identifying children at risk for developmental delays. What is less known is how programs use developmental monitoring and screening tools and ways caregivers talk with families about their children's growth and development. This training will help participants understand […]
There is so much more to outdoor play than physical development. Join us to discover a different perspective of all that nature has to offer. The world is a classroom, come experience teaching from Mother Nature’s curriculum. Vicki West 2 Hours
Through supportive relationships, infants and toddlers develop a sense of trust, learn how to interact with others, and how to eventually express empathy. Strong, nurturing relationships are key to healthy development for infants and toddlers. This professional development event will explore social emotional development within the context of relationships. Participants will learn how the process […]
Developmentally Appropriate Behavior: But, I’m supposed to act like this! The environment a teacher creates, paired with her knowledge of the children in her care, can prevent many challenging behaviors in young children. Teachers who create positive social environments find that children more easily develop the social-emotional skills they need to succeed. This session focuses […]
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 the North Carolina Child Care Commission’s playground […]
Developmentally Appropriate Behavior: But I'm supposed to act like this! In this training we will learn how imagination fosters cognitive and social development. We will explore how to raise children to reach their highest intellectual and social/emotional potential. In early childhood education, critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities are goals for children's development. We […]
Online format Early Care and Education: Settings as it relates to developmental delays We know that monitoring and screening in early childhood early care and education settings is critical to identifying children at risk for developmental delays. What is less known is how programs use developmental monitoring and screening tools and ways caregivers talk with […]
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, […]