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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 of training; please bring correct amount) Instructions: If paying with cash please bring the exact amount to the SSDC office. Checks should be written to SSDC. If […]
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 development skills to assist you in relationships with peers and parents. Sponsored by Smart Start of Davie County Presenter: Stephanie Nelson, Davie LEADS and Kati […]
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 eating and physical activity for children, to identify components for the Be Active Kids kit, to learn how to use Be Active Kids in an […]
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 […]
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 transitions as carefully and intentionally as they plan the rest of their day, that time can be stressful and frustrating for teachers and children alike. […]
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 will Services look like in your classroom What is Routines Based Intervention Key Elements of Coaching IFSP Teaming Referral Process Presenter: Tiffany Van Newkirk Cost: […]
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 behavior, you can create a plan to change it. If you know a recipe is too bland, you can add some spice; if all you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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
