102 W. 3RD ST., SUITE 750
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
PHONE: (336) 245-4900
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FAX: (336) 608-4352
Our Child Care Health Consultant will give participants an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Together you will identify SIDS risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of […]
What does the word “curriculum” mean to you? If teaching skills and planning projects are the first ideas that come to mind, then this workshop will open your eyes to a new way of thinking about infant-toddler “curriculum”. Infant and toddler teachers spend a large part of the day engaged in routine caregiving responsibilities. These […]
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 the signs and symptoms to look for in an infant? Participants in this learning event will identify the signs and symptoms as well as list […]
Our Child Care Health Consultant will give participants an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Together you will identify SIDS risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care. The national standards for sleep safety will presented and resources will be shared for both child care providers and parents. Topics […]
*These workshops are not designed for potential providers of Family Child Care Homes. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: The first day of this workshop will focus on child care in North Carolina. Participants […]
It starts with crying, cooing, and babbling, and then you hear it, their first words! Sharing those language milestones moments can be some of our best experiences as infant/toddler teachers. During this workshop you will learn more about the development of language and communication for children birth-three; the research that links relationships to language learning […]
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. This […]
State mandated safe sleep training for child care providers working with infants. Required every 3 years. Health & Safety Topic - Topic 10. Presenter(s): Joan Coiro, NCPK/CCR&R Coordinator Cost: None ($0) Credit Hours: 2 To register call: (336)786-1880
State mandated safe sleep training for child care providers working with infants. Required every three years. Health & Safety - Topic 10 Presenter: Joan Coiro, NCPK/CCR&R Coordinator Cost: None Credit Hours: 2 To register: call (336)786-1880 *All trainings will be closed 10 minutes after the starting time. Anyone who enters the training after that time […]
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. […]
This training will provide participants an overview of Foundations. Together you will learn how to navigate through the document and familiarize yourself with the Goals and Developmental Indicators that are divided up into 5 separate domains. We will explore each domain and see how it can be incorporated into daily activity planning. The 5 domains […]
Facilitator will discuss healthy meal tips to making planning menus quicker and easier with healthier results. Presenter: Lynn Clayton, Registered Dietician Cost: None Credit Hours: 2 To register: call (336)786-1880 *All trainings will be closed 10 minutes after starting time. Anyone who enters the training after that time may sit in and participate but will […]
Would you like to gain a better understanding of the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale? More importantly, 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 organization of the seven subscales […]
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 Training addresses new NC Child Care Rules on emergency preparedness, current best practice recommendations, and guidance on completing the online EPR Plan. The EPR Plan […]
Come find out all about the Environmental Rating Scale, how to score, how to use additional notes, dig deeper into the meaning of the indicators. Great for those who are preparing for their ERS assessment or just need a refresher. Class is limited to 25 participants. Presenter: Gina Collins/Alanna Hege Credit Hours: 2 Cost: $5.00 Instructions: […]
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 (also known as TTYC). This tool is packed with strategies based on Positive Behavior Support and […]
Preschool children are in the early stages of developing pre-reading skills. What are the makings of a strong, ready reader for kindergarten? Presenter: Kris Cox Cost: None Credit Hours: 2
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This workshop will focus on the state requirements for childcare and after-school program compliance for fire safety including exit drills, evacuation procedures and use of fire extinguishers. Presenter: Atherton Jessup 1.5 DEDEE credit hrs. Deadline 1/18/19 *Fee Schedule: Trainings/workshops are free for parents, families, grandparents, and foster parents; pre-registration required. There is a $7.00 fee […]
We all have our own way of adapting and responding to the world around us. Are you distractible or persistent, sensitive or easy going? These characteristics describe temperament. During this workshop, we will learn about nine temperament traits and three large categories used to describe most infants and toddlers. Strategies on how to care for […]
Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and Sudden Death Syndrome Risk Reduction in Childcare. Mandatory for caregivers of children 0-12 months every 3 years. Presenter: Sandy Weaver, Inf./Tod Specialist Region 10 Cost: $5.00 2.0 DCDEE Contact Hours Deadline to register: 1/16/20 Sessions offered in counties other than Forsyth County may have different registration requirements. Please read training summaries […]
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, […]
CPR and First Aid taught by AHA certified instructor, Brandi Patti. Cost of training is free. If you would like a certification card, the cost will be $4 for the card. Please bring exact payment on the night of the training. No change will be available. Sponsored by the Smart Start of Davie County and […]
