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Each child, like an adult, expresses and receives love best through one of the five different communication styles. This truth can work against providers who speak different love languages than […]
Come speak with your local CDS about how we can support you in the classroom. Find out what services, we provide, what services can look like in your classroom, routine […]
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 training includes the following modules: […]
This training will cover all of the DCDEE procedures and regulations to operate a safe and healthy outdoor play environment. Presenter: Karatha Scott Cost: None Credit Hours: 4
The facilitator will discuss: Fire Safety guidelines for child care providers which include fire drill practice, evacuation procedures, checking fire alarms, and how to use fire extinguishers. Presenter: Doug Jones, […]
Find out how to prevent fires and the correct course of action to take in case of a fire. Presenter: Shane Draugn Credit Hours: 1.5 Cost: $10.00 (pay trainer the night […]
Does hearing the term ITERS make you feel anxious? If so, this workshop is for you! Learning the scale for the big day is one thing, but maintaining that high level of quality for every other day is what it is really all about! Using pictures from different infant, toddler, and two year-old classrooms participants […]
Childcare professionals are just that...Professionals! Sometimes it is difficult to feel like a professional and project a professional image when we are covered in slime! Join us to gain professional […]
The objectives of this training include: to learn how children are doing with respect to physical activity and healthy eating, to learn the current and most important recommendations for healthy […]
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 "greeter apron" to use in their classrooms! This apron provides children with choices as to how they want to be greeted each morning and gives teachers an opportunity to help […]
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 Stress affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long-lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress responses and understand the differ-ence between “tolerable” […]
Please come join us to review and update your policy and procedures. Please bring your current policy and procedures with you so you can make note of any new updates. […]
Experts estimate that 20-30% of a young child’s day involves transitioning from one activity to another. That’s a lot of moving and a lot of wasted time! Unless teachers plan […]
Please come join us to review and update your policy and procedures. Please bring your current policy and procedures with you so you can make note of any new updates. […]
Come speak with your local Children's Development Services Agency about how we can support you in your classroom. Topics to be discussed include: Support Services Provided by the CDSA What […]
Understanding the reasons why a child engages in a challenging behavior is crucial to choosing a response which successfully changes that behavior. Once you can identify the meaning of the […]
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 […]
This class is designed to cover some of the new required health and safety topics. The topics covered are Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases; Administration of Medication; Prevention of […]
This tool is packed with strategies based on the Positive Behavior Support and the Pyramid Model that are collected in one resource and easily accessible through a free website. Participants […]
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 training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition,2) Environmental Design, 3) Child/Youth Development 4) Developmentally Appropriate Activities, 5) Guiding Child Behavior, and 6) Quality School Age Care. This […]
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 […]
EPR in Child Care is an in-person training. It has two separate face-to-face training sessions (2 hours each) and a one-hour assignment between sessions. Session one covers planning and preparing for emergencies in early care and education settings, including an overview and introduction to the online EPR plan template. After session one, participants will be […]
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 […]
Strategies will be discussed on how to talk with young children appropriately as they become more aware of their bodies and its parts. Part of developing this "body consciousness" includes the potty training process. Presenter: Melinda McCullen, Region 10 Infant Toddler Specialist Cost: None Credit Hours: 2 To register: call (336)786-1880 *All trainings will be […]
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 […]
