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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 […]
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 […]
Teachers who care for children with behavioral difficulties, often find themselves reacting in ways that reinforce the behavior and make it worse. Behavioral intervention strategies are planned responses to behaviors […]
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 […]
Come find out the importance of building relationships and how crucial it is to everything you do with a child. Presenter: Vicki West 2 hrs DCDEE credit For more information contact Smart Start of Davidson County at (336) 249-6688 or email: [email protected] • If you register and do not attend no refund or credit will […]
Format: In-Person Presenter: Natalie Williams CHCs: 2 Cost: $5 (non-refundable) Description: Participants will learn the benefits of physical activity for children: academic achievement, good health, and positive emotional and social development. Standards for physical activity will be reviewed, implementing physical activity and nutrition will be addressed, and examples will be given of activities and programs […]
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 […]
The environment a teacher creates, paired with her knowledge of the children in her care, can prevent many challenging behaviors in young children. Teachers who create positive social environments find […]
Come Play with me! Play is the way children learn. About this Event Come Play with me! Play is the way children learn. Learn the value and purpose of play and how you can support learning and development of young children by providing carefully planned and supervised play experiences. This training will explain the importance […]
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, Infant Toddler Specialist, Child Care […]
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, Technical Assistance Specialist Registration Deadline March 16th @ 12pm 2 DCDEE credit hrs. […]
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, […]
In this work shop you will learn What is Active Supervision in the classroom, how do you make sure that you are meeting state regulations in the early childhood environment […]
During this workshop you will learn more about the development of language and communication for children birth to three; the research that links relationships to language learning in the first […]
This workshop will provide descriptions of three types of empathy, techniques on how to practice self-empathy, define compassion fatigue, and ways to avoid becoming compassion fatigued. There will be challenging discussions on the idea of empathy and its role in your personal life and how impactful sowing seeds of empathy/compassion in the lives of children […]
Format: In-Person Presenter: Natalie Williams Cost: $30 Description: 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 […]
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: […]
A training designed for Directors and Administrators to assist and manage the growing problem of turnover in the child care profession. Based on the "Taking on Turnover", a book written by Marcy Whitebook, we will look at four areas: Defining Turnover The Problem and Processes of Turnover Assessing and managing the effects of Turnover. Making […]
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 […]
This is a continuation of the Taking on Turnover training, where we will have an open discussion on leadership and how having a clearly defined vision for staff to follow has a positive affect on Turnover. The discussion will center around the following objectives: Define vision and how does your vision align with organizational vision/mission. […]
Format: In-Person Presenter: Natalie Williams CHCs: 2 Cost: $5 (non-refundable) Description: Participants will receive an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) giving them the knowledge to identify SIDS risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care. The national standards for sleep safety will be presented and resources will […]
This is a continuation of the Taking on Turnover training, where we will engage with Speaker Marcia Herbert. Marcia Herbert, author of "Beginning to End" in her book, she provides […]
Childcare providers who seek to provide quality care continue their education through professional development. The requirements set forth by DCDEE requires a specified number of in-service based on the teacher's level of education. With the additional requirements why are providers content to be labeled as "babysitters"? This training will provide information on how to advocate […]
Childcare providers who seek to provide quality care continue their education through professional development. The requirements set forth by DCDEE requires a specified number of in-service based on the teacher's level of education. With the additional requirements why are providers content to be labeled as "babysitters"? This training will provide information on how to advocate […]
