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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 […]
Through supportive relationships, infants and toddlers develop a sense of trust, how to interact with others and eventually how to express empathy. Strong, nurturing relationships are key to healthy development for infants and toddlers. This professional develpment event will explore socail emotional development within the context of relationships. Participants will learn how providing responsive care […]
Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of […]
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. […]
Playing isn’t just about having fun – it’s also about learning! Children learn best when they have the opportunity to explore, discover, and play. Join us as we take a comprehensive look at the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional value of play. Presenter: Ashley Reid, Techincal Assistance Specialist Registration Deadline May 12th @ 12pm 2 DCDEE […]
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 […]
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: […]
•CHASE: Children’s Health & Safety Essentials .5 CEU/5 CHCs –Reg. $30, Now $12 •YaketyYak: These Kids Talk Back .5 CEU/5 CHCs –Reg. $30,Now $12 •Anger & Aggression in Young Children […]
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) process is defined by DHHS as “the concept or model of an ongoing process in which educators commit to working collaboratively to achieve better learning opportunities […]
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected […]
Calling all STEM Superheroes! Does the thought of creating high quality STEM activities overwhelm you? Do you wish you had STEM superpowers? The goal of this learning event is to […]
We will explore self-care, signs of stress, protective and self-care strategies, and how the global pandemic has affected, and continues to impact, our children, families, and workforce. In this webinar, […]
The Natural Learning Initiative is happy to announce the upcoming webinar in partnership with Be Active Kids and NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. This webinar will explore […]
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 […]
We will explore self-care, signs of stress, protective and self-care strategies, and how the global pandemic has affected, and continues to impact, our children, families, and workforce. In this webinar, […]
“Going Outside” is not just about what is out there but what you do when you are out there. It is in the news almost weekly; America’s children are not […]
New Online format! Come find out how you can help children as they deal with the stress during these trying times! Children verbally and non-verbally express their reaction to stressors. […]
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 affects brain development […]
Death and loss is a part of life that affects young children. The emotional pain of a child who has lost a loved one makes it tempting to avoid the […]
This online training says that : Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us - it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and […]
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 affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress. We'll look at the long term effects […]
Death and loss is a part of life that affects young children. The emotional pain of a child who has lost a loved one makes it tempting to avoid the subject or to try to distract the child. When a loss is not addressed appropriately by adults it may leave the child feeling confused or […]
Training will be held in-person. Participants will have the opportunity to create art projects that relate to popular classroom themes, such as transportation, community helpers, sea life, etc. We will also look at related children’s books that will help incorporate the theme throughout the classroom. Presenter: Emily Norman 2.0 DCDEE credit hrs. Cost: A […]
No matter what our role is in child care, we share a common goal: to provide quality group care for infants and toddlers. But what does that look like? In this training, we will discuss evidence-based practices and policies that support the high-quality infant toddler care we strive to provide. As we discuss quality infant- […]
A learning module that provides an in-depth look at school age environments, the importance of interaction, materials, and indicators in the SACERS-Updated assessment.Stop asking, “am I ready?” and instead feel prepared and equipped with knowledge, tools, and strategies to produce a successful SACERS-U score and create an environment that is both appealing and appropriate for […]