This training will allow the nurturer to focus on their well-being and the capacity they hold to take care of others. Read more Read less About this Event During this training participants will be able to reflect on strategies centered around mindfulness, how their interactions with the children they serve can be effected by their […]

Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us - it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress. We'll look at the long term effects […]

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 […]

Resilience means the ability to recover from difficult life experiences. Resilient parents and caregivers have empathy for themselves and others and can keep a positive attitude, solve problems creatively and take life’s events in stride. This training will help participants define and recognize signs of parental resilience, identify actions that can help build the resilience […]

What are the Items which are counted off the most when looking at ECERS? Read more Read less About this Event We will discuss the items most counted off when scales are scored and relate them to the final outcome. We hope to also answer the questions to some of your most hot button items […]

Come find out how to score the ERS and what is needed in each center. Great for new teachers who or those that need a refresher on how to score. Presenter: Gina Collins/Alanna Hege Davidson Co. Partnership For Children Cost: $5.00 Credit: 2.0 DCDEE credit hrs. For more information contact Smart Start of Davidson County […]

(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 […]

Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us - it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress. We'll look at the long term effects […]

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 2.5 DEDEE credit hrs. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

(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, […]

(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, […]