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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 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 […]
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 Training addresses new NC Child Care Rules on emergency preparedness, current best practice recommendations, and guidance on completing the online EPR Plan. The EPR Plan […]
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 provide a safe outdoor learning environment for children, they will also be able to create an environment that meets the necessary requirements put in place […]
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 Registration […]
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 Norman Cost: $5 Credit Hours: 2 *All trainings will run from approximately 6:30-8:30pm unless otherwise noted. A non-refundable $5 registration fee is required for all […]
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 what age groups they are written. Demonstrate how Foundations reflects what is known about childhood development. Explain that goals for any age level describe expectations […]
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 and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic reactions; Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices; and Prevention of […]
"A classroom that is physically active is a healthier, happier classroom." Join us as we learn to create a healthier environment where all participants win. "Be Active" a physically active training that inspires you to get up, get moving, get healthier and have fun doing it. Facilitator: Alanna Hege Credit Hours: 3 Cost: $10.00 For […]
Topics to be discussed include: Support Services Provided by the CDSA What will Services look like in your classroom What is Routines Based Intervention Key Elements of Coaching IFSP Teaming Referral Process Presenters: Tiffany Van Newkirk, Director CDSA MA, ITFS & Julie Cooke, CDSA BS, ITFS, EISC Cost: $0 Credit Hours: 2 To register: Call […]
This is a 5 hour training that focuses on how to choose the best curriculum for your program from the NC Divisions of Child Development 2012/2013 approved curriculum list. During this training we will explore and answer 3 BIG questions. 1. What is a curriculum and how does it support learning? 2. How do we […]
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 safe, connected, and problem-solving environments that allow adults and kids to function in their optimal brain state. Teachers will be given a participant workbook, which […]
Meets DCDEE safe sleep training for teachers and/or administrators while working with infants. Participants will learn about best practices and receive information on 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 […]
This training is designed to assist licensed childcare programs to be adequately prepared to respond to the needs of children and others in the event of disasters and emergencies. Health & Safety Training (For folks completing the EPR Plan) Presenter: Joan Coiro, NCPK/CCR&R Coordinator Cost: $0 Credit Hours: 5 (Must complete Training 1 & 2 […]
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, […]
The 2013 North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development is now available. This version updates and combines the previous Foundations documents (i.e., the 2005 Foundations: Early Learning Standards for North Carolina Preschoolers and Strategies Guiding Their Success, and the 2007 Infant Toddler Foundations: Guidelines for Development and Learning for North Carolina's Infants and Toddlers). […]
Find out how to prevent fires and the correct course of action to take in case of a fire. Facilitator: Shane Draughn Credit Hours: 1.5 Cost: $10.00 (Pay trainer the night of training - PLEASE BRING CORRECT AMOUNT) For more information: Visit http://partnershipforchildren.org/events-2/early-childhood-professionals/ OR Call (336)249-6688
Effective transition and alignment practices play an essential role in promoting school readiness. The instructor will discuss how teachers can prepare the children for academic success in kindergarten. Presenter: Dr. Mary Olvera, Lead Early Childhood Education Instructor Cost: $0 Credit Hours: 2 To register: Call (336)786-1880
Do you have difficulty engaging youth in literacy? Are you frustrated with the challenges our youth continue to face with meeting grade level reading proficiency? Do you wish there was […]
Natural Playwork emphasizes play in nature and how to take advantage of the many affordances provided by the natural world. Learners will determine creative approaches to planning for play and practical applications for playwork outdoors. Participants will "play with" aspects of nature and play, and explore their combined application in outdoor play and learning environments. […]
Introduction to Cultural Competence: Awareness of Children from diverse backgrounds — including children of color, children in families of lower socioeconomics, and children of marginalized groups are being cared for and educated in our early childhood programs. We know that we need to provide learning experiences that reflect the cultural backgrounds of all children, which […]
In this workshop, participants will: gain a deeper understanding of children's language development and its relationship to their thinking; learn more ways to encourage 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 literature. Facilitators: Chunda […]
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 appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to […]
