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This training is geared towards informing, assessing, and providing strategies to support the skill of deep breathing and making the connection to help children learn how to calm. Participants will assess their own responses and reactions in relation to deep breathing by creating an environment that naturally promotes this crucial skill to early social-emotional development. […]
Children begin developing social emotional skills from infancy. Understanding how to support development during this critical period is vital to infants and toddler’s overall well- being and future success in school and life. This professional development event explores the developing social emotional skills of infants and toddlers. Participants will learn to define and describe social […]
The Dragonfly House invites you to a training that introduces participants to a Trauma Responsive and Resilience Focused mindset and teaches participants about toxic stress and trauma and how to foster and nurture characteristics of resilience. This training begins with a strong focus on resilience and includes an exploration of how core values and beliefs […]
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 […]
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: Laura Brown, Provider Specialist Child Care Resource Center Cost: $15.00 Deadline to register 9.24.21 @ 12:30pm […]
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, […]
Outdoor play encourages movement and physical activity that is stimulating for children’s development and learning. The Playground safety training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance, general upkeep of the outdoor area, and age and developmentally appropriate playground equipment. This training offers a practical and educational interpretation of North Carolina Child Care Commission’s playground safety […]
What do we do when behaviors arise in a classroom? How do we prevent these behaviors for occurring? Preventing a behavior before it arises is always the goal. We will discuss tricks of the trade for keeping behaviors at bay and when a behavior might be more how to do explore options for special needs […]
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, […]
New Online format! Virtual "ITS SIDS" Health and Safety training ! 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 […]
WHAT: Required hands on training that explains first response techniques COST: $30 in county $40 out of county Payment due before class. Payment can be accepted via cash, check or through our website. Date: 10/14/2021 (Thu.)
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 Virtual Halloween Costume Contest and Dance Party will also serve as a FUNdraiser for CCRC, to support our work helping families find quality child care options throughout the pandemic; and providing professional development training, mentoring, and coaching to child care teachers and administrators throughout this unprecedented time. The opportunity to enter photos begins October […]
New Online format! VirtualUsing Basic Sign Language with Infants and Toddlers Teaching infants and toddlers to use sign language allows them to see, feel, and hear language. This professional development experience will guide you through the discovery of how to use sign language as a tool to promote children’s confidence, classroom management, and form connections. […]
Would you like to gain a better understanding of the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale? Discover how to use the ITERS-R as a self-assessment tool to maintain quality long after the assessment is over. This two-hour training provides an overview of the ITERS-R. This training will explain the seven subscales' organization used to evaluate programs, […]
Would you like to gain a better understanding of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale? Discover how to use the ECERS-R as a self-assessment tool to maintain quality long after the assessment is over. This two-hour training provides an overview of the ECERS-R. This training will explain the seven subscales' organization used to evaluate programs, […]
Everything in a baby's world happens in steps and stages. It is important to appreciate each stage as it occurs and provide the support and guidance needed to journey successfully through each one. This training will offer suggestions of what types of materials support learning at the different stages. You will gain insight on the […]
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! Gina Collins 2hrs.
WHAT: Required hands on training that explains first response techniques COST: $30 in county $40 out of county Payment due before class. Payment can be accepted via cash, check or through our website. Date: 11/23/2021 (Tue.) Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm EST Location: Davie County Community Park 151 Southwood Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028
The Salvation Army presents PROJECT CATCH. Topics will include: impact of homelessness, identifying families experiencing homelessness, supporting children in transition and policies supporting families experiencing homelessness. DCDEE Approved 1.0 Hours Date: 11/29/2021 (Mon.) Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST Location: Virtual Created by: Smart Start of Davie Co
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, […]
Transitions don’t have to be the most difficult part of your day. We will learn how to teach social skills, build relationships and much more when we reimagine transitions. Vicki West, 2hrs. Smart Start of Davidson Co. 336-249-6688 Cost $5.00
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, […]
New Online Format ! Healthy Social Behavioral TrainingFLIP IT® is a strategy anyone can use to address a challenging behavior. It is a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense and effective four-step process embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic: F -Feelings, L -Limits, I -Inquiries, and P -Prompts. FLIP IT transforms best practice into a strategy that […]
Using Math in the classroom If you struggle with ways to teach the components of preschool mathematics, then this is the training for you. We will discuss strategies for setting up the learning environment to promote mathematical skills along with meaningful math learning games and activities. Chunda Teal and Vicki West, Smart Start of Davidson […]