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Most preschool teachers are diligent about introducing their students to a large variety of literature and pre-literacy activities. But emotional literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and others in a healthy manner – is even more basic to school readiness. We’ll examine the many benefits to children who […]
ERS-ECERS-R Get all your questions answered in this session. ERS-ECERS-R – Questions and Answer Session; send in your top questions and get them answered here in real time. Email [email protected] Presenter: Gina Collins 2 hrs DCDEE credit For more information contact Smart Start of Davidson County at (336) 249-6688 or email: [email protected] • If you […]
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 […]
This workshop invites childcare providers of all age-groups to explore what it means to be a professional in early childhood education. Participants will engage in discussions and a variety of activities centered around ethical practices, confidentiality, and professional growth. Instructor: Crystal Harvey, Early Childhood Education Outreach Advisor Smart Start of Forsyth Co. 1.5 DCDEE credit […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Format: Virtual Presenter: Natalie Williams CHCs: 1 Cost: $0 Description: Participants will learn about infectious diseases and how they are spread. They will be taught how to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. They will also learn the importance of immunizations, proper hygiene and sanitation routines, how to recognize ill children, and when […]
Event Information Emotional Literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and other in a healthy manner. Emotional Literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and other in a healthy manner- is even more basic to school readiness. We’ll examine the many benefits to […]
Children verbally and non-verbally express their reaction to stressors. This is particularly important when discussed during our current environmental climate. As educators, it is important to be aware of what stressors children experience, how children react, and what we can do to support children and families. This training will provide information about what stressors exist […]
Format: Virtual Presenter: Natalie Williams CHCs: 1 Cost: $0 Description: Participants will receive an overview of the handling and storage of hazardous materials. They will learn DCDEE rules and regulations regarding hazardous materials, the definition of bio-contaminants, potentially hazardous materials in child care, how to correctly store hazardous materials, and who to contact in case […]
Do you wish that parents were more supportive of your efforts? Do you want parents to show an interest in the daily activities of their children? It all starts with building relationships. This training will focus on simple ways to begin building relationships with families that will lead to a higher level of family engagement […]
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, […]
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) 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 […]
Come find out the importance of building relationships and how crucial it is to everything you do with a child. Presenter: Vicki West 2 hrs DCDEE credit For more information […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come Play with me! Play is the way children learn. About this Event Come Play with me! Play is the way children learn. Learn the value and purpose of play […]
Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and Sudden Death Syndrome Risk Reduction in Childcare. Mandatory for caregivers of children 0-12 months every 3 years . Presenter: Sandy Weaver, Infant Toddler Specialist, Child Care […]
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 […]
In this work shop you will learn What is Active Supervision in the classroom, how do you make sure that you are meeting state regulations in the early childhood environment […]
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 […]
