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. The training is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to […]

Are you feeling overworked? Are you or your co-workers feeling stressed? Do you have questions about supporting the mental health needs of children enrolled in your program? Join Child Care Resource Center and Smart Start of Forsyth County staff to learn about strategies that you can use to take care of yourself and to support […]

Through supportive relationships, infants and toddlers develop a sense of trust, learn how to interact with others, and how to eventually express empathy. Strong, nurturing relationships are key to healthy development for infants and toddlers. This professional development event will explore social emotional development within the context of relationships. Participants will learn how the process […]

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 […]

(Great for new teachers and those that may need more information than just how to score) 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 […]

**Building and Physical Premises Safety (September 24th) Training will be held virtually. Participants learn causes of injuries both indoors and outdoors in early child care settings. The training emphasizes the importance of supervision and describes how to implement safety in a learning environment. Field Trip and Transportation Safety (September 24th) Training will be held virtually. […]

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! Early Education Conversations: Wellness and Resilience Are you feeling overworked? Are you or your co-workers feeling stressed? Do you have questions about supporting the mental health needs of children enrolled in your program? Join Child Care Resource Center and Smart Start of Forsyth County staff to learn about strategies that you can […]

(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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]