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Language development begins with children’s ability to understand what others are communicating to them. Young children understand much more than they can say and then they gradually learn to express […]
What's all the fuss about infantile spasms? Although rare, these seizures can cause long-term damage to infant's developing brain. Why are these seizures often mistaken for other conditions? What are […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior resource (known as TTYC). This tool is packed with strategies based on Positive Behavior Support and 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 for their ERS assessment or just need a refresher. Class is limited to 25 participants. Facilitators: Gina Collins/Alanna Hege Credit Hours: 2 Cost: $5.00 For […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
