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New Online Format ! Playing isn’t just about having fun – it’s also about learning! Children learn best when they have the opportunity to explore, discover, and play. Join us as we take a comprehensive look at the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional value of play. Presenter: Ashley Reid, Technical Assistance Specialist Registration Deadline March 16th @ […]
Join us for a training on ways to effectively utilize and implement music in your child care settings! We will discuss music’s influence in child development and skill growth along with practical ways for you to promote increased learning and development through musical activities and supports. Early childhood development is integral to development of skills […]
An Intervention Strategy for Addressing Challenging Behavior. It is a simple, kind, strength-based, common sense & effective 4 step process. About this event Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! An Intervention Strategy for Addressing Challenging Behavior. It is a simple, kind, strength-based, common sense and effective four step process embodied in the FLIP-IT mnemonic […]
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 […]
Suspension and expulsion from child care can have long-lasting negative effects on both children and families. It is the intent of the NC DCDEE to severely limit the use of these exclusionary practices in early childhood education programs. This informational meeting will acquaint facility administrators/owners with NC's new Suspension/Expulsion Policy, explore the importance of promoting […]
New Online format! EPR is a required Health and Safety Training 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 prepare early educators for different types of emergencies Presenter: Laura Brown, Early Education Coach […]
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 assess their own responses and reactions in relation to deep breathing by creating an environment that naturally promotes this crucial skill to early social-emotional development. […]
With one hour homework. To help gain a deeper understanding of children’s language development and its relationship to their thinking, to learn more ways to encourage conversation 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 […]
Level I Environment Rating Scales ECERS-R Training Great for new teachers and those that may need more information than just how to score.) This hands-on training will develop a better understanding of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales. Find out what you can do to get prepared for your assessment and maintain quality in your […]
What is RSV? Is it dangerous? You hear it all over the news these days, but who is getting it the most? Is it more than just a cold? It actually is dangerous to those who are at the greatest risk. Are you aware which children and populations are at the greatest risk? Or what […]
Developmentally appropriate practices or DAP.This is not a “buzz-word” that will be here today and gone tomorrow. DAP has a long history and is here to stay. But what is it and how do you do it? Attend this self-paced/on-demand learning event to discover how to create a learning environment that supports children’s learning and […]
Prácticas apropiadas para el desarrollo o DAP.Esta no es una "palabra de moda" que estará aquí hoy y desaparecerá mañana. DAP tiene una larga historia y llegó para quedarse. Pero, ¿qué es y cómo se hace? Asista a este evento de aprendizaje a su propio ritmo/a pedido para descubrir cómo crear un entorno de aprendizaje […]
This workshop will focus on difficult behaviors in the classroom. Participants will have a chance to discuss the frustrating behaviors they face in their classroom, and explore techniques and resources for supporting social emotional development and addressing challenging behavior. Cherie White, Behavior Specialist, Child Care Resource Center Region 10 2 hours face to face Cost $5.00
During this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of healthy social emotional development in young children, factors that influence behaviors, and causes of challenging behaviors in young children. A variety of activities will help participants understand each component of the Pyramid Model and how it can be used to promote healthy […]
Developmentally appropriate practices or DAP.This is not a “buzz-word” that will be here today and gone tomorrow. DAP has a long history and is here to stay. But what is it and how do you do it? Attend this self-paced/on-demand learning event to discover how to create a learning environment that supports children’s learning and […]
New On-Demand Training, hoarding disorder in children Learn something new with us today.. This is a self-paced training. Each participant must have their own email address to register. Instructor: Karen S. Darby, MA, ECMH-E® Director of Learning and Development Southwestern Child Development Commission .2 CEU/2 CHC $15 per person Click Here to register: Register […]
Mind in the Making (MITM), a program created by Families and Work Institute, shares the science of children’s learning through innovative, in-depth training and includes materials geared for action. In 2000, MITM founder Ellen Galinsky began a research journey fueled by a question: How to keep the fire for learning—which every child is born with—lighting […]
Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! 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 […]
Playground Safety - Outdoor play encourages movement and physical activity that stimulates 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 […]
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 […]
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 affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress. We'll look at the long term effects […]
Join us in for this feel-good training to discover new and exciting ways to create a culture of a caring work environment with the people you work with every day. Alanna Hege 2 hours Face to Face Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Your Well Being Matters 9/21/23 6:30-8:30PM First Lutheran Church 320 S. […]
Teachers who care for children with behavioral difficulties, often find themselves reacting in ways that reinforce the behavior and make it worse. Behavioral intervention strategies are planned responses to behaviors that help teachers prepare for situations in which past responses have not been successful. This session focuses on helping participants develop new responses to challenging […]
We all want to be in control of our own lives. But young children usually have very few opportunities to make choices about what they do and when they do it. They’re told when to get up, what to wear, what to eat and when to eat it, where to go and what to do […]
This training focuses on the importance of helping children become more capable of handling life's challenges socially and emotionally as they grow. Children's social and emotional competence is seen in their ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate their emotions, establish and maintain relationships with others, and engage in problem solving and conflict resolution. Date […]
