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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This Event is Free – 4 Contact Hours Smart Start of Davidson County is excited to invite you to join us for a morning full of fun and appreciation as we celebrate the service you provide to the children and families of Davidson County! This conference has something just for you. We will offer stimulating […]
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 […]
Smart Start of Davidson County is excited to invite you to join us for a morning full of fun and appreciation as we celebrate the service you provide to the children and families of Davidson County! This conference has something just for you. We will offer stimulating trainings that will enhance your professional learning. Your […]
Reimagine Transitions- Transitions don’t have to be the most difficult part of your day. We will learn how to teach social skills, build relationships and much more when reimagining transitions in the classroom. Vicki West, 2 hours Face to Face Training Smart Start of Davidson County
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 […]
Why are daily classroom routines and schedule so important in the daily lives of teachers and young children? How does following a consistent daily schedule with embedded routines support the social and emotional development of the children in your class? What can we do to help children ‘stay on track’ as they move through a […]
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 […]
The Wisdom of Nature- 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. This is a face to face training. Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! […]
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 on modifications teachers can make in six key areas of […]
Preparation for the ERS doesn’t have to be expensive. Join us as we learn creative ways to enhance your classroom in an environmental and budget friendly way. Vicki West 2 Hours Face to Face Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! The Wisdom of Nature 10/12/23 6:30-8:30pm First Lutheran Church 320 S. State Street, Lexington […]
Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Mindful Joy 11/17/2023 6:30-8:30pm First Lutheran Church 320 S. State Street, Lexington NC 27292 Please contact the trainer for more information the night of the training. For more information contact Smart Start of Davidson County at (336) 249-6688 or email: [email protected] Once you have registered through Even Brite, […]
Mindful Joy! - During this time of uncertainty and anxiety come learn mindful techniques to calm the brain and self-regulate with the children in your classroom. Come be mindful with me! Vicki West and Alanna Hege, 2 Hours Face to Face Training Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Mindful Joy 11/17/2023 6:30-8:30pm […]
An Overview of the Pyramid Model Are you hearing about a “pyramid model” and not really sure what that means? Do you wonder how a pyramid relates to challenging behaviors? Are you considering attending a CEU-level learning event about social-emotional development but are afraid to make the time commitment until you know a little more? […]
Childhood anxiety disorders affect 1 in 8 children, and over time, tend to follow an impairing course leading to problems in other areas – social, emotional, and academic. What can caregivers do to help the anxious child? Turns out…a whole lot! Join Deb Evans, MA, LPA, Staff Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor of the Amos Cottage […]
When working in the classroom settings a teacher can create the stage for learning and development. In this training participants will the able to recognize, understand, and handle their emotions as they work with children and challenging behaviors. Teachers will look at how their emotions affect learning, development, and daily classroom routines. Participants will engage […]
This training defines what a transition looks like in an early childhood classroom. Transition can bring about excitement and can also bring uncertainty. Participants will identify strategies that support and help children and their families feel secure about the process and be ready to make the transition into a new setting. Participants will also share […]
Children use many different kinds of behavior as they grow and test their skills. Some of these behaviors, although appropriate for their developmental age, are still very challenging for teachers. This session focuses on understanding when children can be expected to acquire certain social-emotional skills and guides participants toward understanding, respecting and responding to developmentally […]
