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Which employees are more likely to stay and which are more likely to leave? What is the average staff turnover rate in early care and education? How does this affect you and your facility? What steps are in your power to slow down the turnover rate of staff at your facility? Participants in this learning […]
We all have stress right now. Even infants. Attend this training to build Healthy Brains for Babies! Earn .2 CEU (2 CHC) Just $15 a person Or buy an individual […]
(If you are familiar with ERS but never been assessed by NCRLAP but still need more information) This hands-on training will develop a better understanding of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales. Find out what you can do to get prepared for your assessment and maintain quality in your classroom. This training will cover certain […]
Offers positive solutions- from expectations, the environment, the instructional approaches and discipline methods – to policies regarding school readiness and special education. Come learn ideas, recommendations and best practices that work well with young boys. Presenter: Gina Collins Davidson Co. Partnership For Children Cost: $5.00 Credit: 2.0 DCDEE credit hrs. For more information contact Smart […]
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, […]
When a child uses challenging behaviors at school, parents and teachers need to work together to address the issue. However, when discussing behavior problems parents often feel blamed by the teachers and teachers often feel unsupported by the parents. This session focuses on developing strategies and skills to make these conversations more productive for everyone…especially […]
(Your classroom has been assessed by NCRLAP but need some fine tuning) This hands-on training will develop a better understanding of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales. Find out what you can do to get prepared for your assessment and maintain quality in your classroom. This training will cover certain subscales and item numbers. Lecture, […]
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, […]
Reading, rhyming, singing, and talking — beginning from birth — profoundly influence literacy and language development, the foundations for all other learning (www.healthychildren.org). Come acquire strategies for asking questions that extend language, support creativity, and foster higher level thinking. Yes, you can achieve all of this! Presenter: Chunda Teal and Vicki West Davidson Co. Partnership […]
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) This is a 2 part online course, instructor led. You must attend both sessions at the designated dates and times in order to receive credit for attending. BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the […]
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) 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 […]
(Your classroom has been assessed by NCRLAP but need some fine tuning) This hands-on training will develop a better understanding of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales. Find out what you can do to get prepared for your assessment and maintain quality in your classroom. This training will cover certain subscales and item numbers. Lecture, […]
Early childhood teachers must be prepared with an extensive knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching strategies. They also should have the temperament to do what is best for the children. This training will outline the characteristics ECE professionals should possess and provide resources that will enable educators to promote best practice within the field […]
Most preschool teachers are diligent about introducing their students to a large variety of literature and pre-literacy activities. But emotional literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and others in a healthy manner – is even more basic to school readiness. We’ll examine the many benefits to children who […]
The G.R.A.C.E. training is designed to assist childcare educators in reframing their thinking by evaluating their biases, culture, and how it shows up in the classroom during interactions with children and their families. The goal of the training is for educators to leave more aware of and accountable for their contribution to children’s learning environment […]
During this time of uncertainty and anxiety come learn mindful techniques to calm the brain and self-regulate with the children in your classroom. Come be mindful with me!! Presenter: Gina Collins Davidson Co. Partnership For Children Cost: $5.00 Credit: 2.0 DCDEE credit hrs. For more information contact Smart Start of Davidson County at (336) 249-6688 […]
It starts with crying, cooing, and babbling, and then you finally hear their first words! Sharing those language milestone moments can be some of our best experiences as infant and toddler teachers. During this training you will learn how children birth to three develop their language and communication skills and gain strategies to support development […]
This training meets the Health and Safety requirements for the following categories: 1. Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; 2. Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; 3. Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, […]
"Training developed by the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute. Participants will learn to reflect on own feelings and knowledge about breastfeeding, identify benefits and risks of breastfeeding and formula use, identify barriers to breastfeeding in the child care setting, recognize the child care provider’s role in reducing those barriers and use breastfeeding resource materials to gain […]
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Children have a difficult time adjusting to change, who doesn’t! Change can make us feel powerless and helpless. In children, this is because they lack the ability to protect themselves or others, and they feel intense fear or insecurity. Young children and even school age children are beginning to develop coping skills, but often do […]
Emergency Preparedness is essential when providing quality early care. Administrators and teachers need pre-planned strategies to address situations that require immediate attention. This learning session provides information and policies to prepare early educators for different types of emergencies Presenter: Ashley Reid, LaVonya Washington, Provider Specialist Child Care Resource Center Cost; $15.00 Deadline to register 11/08/20 […]
When a child uses challenging behaviors at school, parents and teachers need to work together to address the issue. However, when discussing behavior problems parents often feel blamed by the teachers and teachers often feel unsupported by the parents. This session focuses on developing strategies and skills to make these conversations more productive for everyone…especially […]
Is a strategy that offers a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense and effective four step process to address children’s day to day challenging behavior. The four steps are embodied in the FLIP mnemonic which stands for F – Feelings, L – Limits, I – Inquiries and P – Prompts. FLIP IT is nothing new, but transforms […]
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, […]