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WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
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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 will see tools for prevention of challenging behavior as well as tips, forms, guides and practical resources that promote problem solving skills, friendship development and […]
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 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 […]
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 should be able to conduct both CPR and First Aid techniques on infants, children and adults. Presenters: Donna Bell and LaVonya Washington Cost: $65.00 (MUST […]
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 children in both indoor and outdoor environments. Each center/participant will receive a BE ACTIVE kit to keep in their classroom. Both sessions must be attended […]
Do you align your lesson plans with Foundations? Are you intentional in planning activities? Do you need help connecting the goals and indicators to the activities you've created? Attend this learning event to discover Foundations as a helpful tool for creating developmentally appropriate activity and lesson plans. Leave knowing how to use children's preferences while […]
Participants will become certified in Red Cross approved, basic adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid. The primary purpose of this training is to help participants recognize and respond […]
What does the word “curriculum” mean to you? If teaching skills and planning projects are the first ideas that come to mind, then this workshop will open your eyes to a new way of thinking about infant-toddler “curriculum”. Infant and toddler teachers spend a large part of the day engaged in routine caregiving responsibilities. These […]
This training will discuss Infant Toddler Safe Sleep and risk reduction in child care for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Presenter: Vanessa Sawyer-Wilson Cost: None Credit Hours: 2
State mandated safe sleep training for child care providers working with infants. Required every 3 years. Health & Safety - Topic 10 Presenter: Joan Coiro, NCPK/CCR&R Coordinator Cost: $0 Credit Hours: 2 To register: Call (336)786-1880
This training will help participants understand the observation process and screening tool for a child who may have special needs. They will be able to identify the benefits of and challenges to early childhood inclusion. This training will also equip caregivers with the necessary skills to partner with parents/guardians of children with special needs, the […]
Participants will learn how a responsive caregiver can help the youngest of our children form secure attachments, learn to navigate feelings and emotions, and begin to develop self-regulation and social skills, the building blocks for future learning. This training provides information that supports the ITERS-R subscales: Listening and Talking and Interactions. (DCDEE 3, 7) Presenter: […]
Everyone needs practical strategies and materials to help with challenging behavior in young children (especially those that research has shown to be highly effective). This training walks participants through The […]
Come find out all about the Environmental Rating Scale, how to score, how to use additional notes, dig deeper into the meaning of indicators. Great for those who are preparing […]
Instructor will discuss the importance of reporting all the details in your Incident Report. Presenter: Tammy Burcham, Child Care Consultant Cost: $0 Credit Hours: 2 To register: Call (336)786-1880
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 […]
First everything is “mine”, then children learn to take turns, and eventually they learn to share. For infants and toddlers this learning happens through relationships and includes developing a sense of self, a sense of self with others, and learning about feelings. All children need an emotionally secure environment that supports healthy development in this […]
The new 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 […]
The training provides up to-date information regarding rules and regulations of playground safety, all of which was provided by the DCDEE. Early Childhood providers will not only be able to […]
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 […]
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, […]
Participants are invited to come and make fun, summer crafts with other early childhood professionals. Be prepared to share your favorite summer ideas. All materials will be provided. Presenter(s): Emily […]
Participants will be able to identify North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NC FELDS/Foundations) by name, explain the structure by which the expectations are organized, and identify for […]
