New Online format! EPR is a required Health and Safety Training 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, Early Education Coach […]
Introduction to Cultural Competence: Awareness of Children from diverse backgrounds — including children of color, children in families of lower socioeconomics, and children of marginalized groups are being cared for and educated in our early childhood programs. We know that we need to provide learning experiences that reflect the cultural backgrounds of all children, which […]
The purpose of this workshop is to provide a training on how quality care is found based on state regulation, observation, human intuition, and the safety/comfort of a facility based on a child’s needs. During this training we will be discussing what the 1–5-star rating scale means. The growth and development of your child and […]
There is so much more to outdoor play than physical development. Join us to discover a different perspective of all that nature has to offer. The world is a classroom, come experience teaching from Mother Nature’s curriculum. Vicki West 2 Hours
Developmentally Appropriate Behavior: But, I’m supposed to act like this! The environment a teacher creates, paired with her knowledge of the children in her care, can prevent many challenging behaviors […]
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 […]
Suspension and expulsion from child care can have long-lasting negative effects on both children and families. It is the intent of the NC DCDEE to severely limit the use of […]
Learn to prevent, Recognize, & React Responsibly To Child Sexual Abuse We have experienced a lot since COVID and focused on our families. Now it’s time for us to focus on YOU. This training will allow you to deepen your knowledge of self-care as well as the roots of how we respond to self-care. You […]
FLIP 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 is easy to remember, applicable in […]
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 […]
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 the North Carolina Child Care Commission’s playground […]
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. […]
This training is geared towards informing, assessing, and providing strategies to support the skill of deep breathing and making a 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. […]
FCCERS Flyer 10.10.22 updatedVirtual Interactive Training for FCCERS his virtual interactive introductory training course is on the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale revised edition. This training is designed to help providers gain a better understanding of the ERS’s 6 subscales: Space and Furnishings, Personal Care Routines, Language and Books, Activities, Interaction, and Program Structure. […]
Come learn how you can be the Stress buster in a child’s life. We will learn about brain development ACES, and ways to counter act the toxic stress. You will be end up a Stress Buster Teacher and you will provide protection, structure, comfort and coaching to the child. Gina Collins, 2 Hours Zoom Training
This seminar is designed for families who want to be more informed as they search for childcare. Parents will learn what steps to take during their childcare search. They will also learn about available community resources, licensing regulations for childcare programs, and key indicators of high quality. Presenter: NaTashia Alexander, Greizy Beckles, Shareeka McCullough Parent […]
This seminar is designed for families who want to be more informed as they search for childcare. Parents will learn what steps to take during their childcare search. They will also learn about available community resources, licensing regulations for childcare programs, and key indicators of high quality. Presenter: NaTashia Alexander, Greizy Beckles, Shareeka McCullough Parent […]
With one hour homework. To help gain a deeper understanding of children’s language development and its relationship to their thinking, to learn more ways to encourage conversation and support children’s vocabulary development, acquire strategies for developing children’s listening and speaking skills throughout the day and examine ways to promote children’s language and thinking through good […]
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 and skills needed to give immediate care to […]
This seminar is designed for families who want to be more informed as they search for childcare. Parents will learn what steps to take during their childcare search. They will also learn about available community resources, licensing regulations for childcare programs, and key indicators of high quality. Presenter: NaTashia Alexander, Greizy Beckles, Shareeka McCullough Parent […]
The revised Foundations spans birth to age 5 and includes goals, developmental indicators, and strategies in five developmental domains: •Approaches to Play and Learning •Emotional and Social Development •Health and Physical Development •Language Development and Communication •Cognitive Development Presenter: Laura Brown, Provider Specialist Session: 1 - 11.16.22 @ 6:00 - 8:30pm Session 2 - 11.17.22 […]
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 that children more easily develop the social-emotional skills they need to succeed. This session focuses on modifications teachers can make in six key areas of […]
This Event is Free – 4 Contact Hours Smart Start of Davidson County is excited to invite you to join us for a morning full of fun and appreciation as we celebrate the service you provide to the children and families of Davidson County! This conference has something just for you. We will offer stimulating […]
Fire Safety - on Demand 1 hour of training January – March 17, 2023 at 8:00pm Copy and past link to your browser (if a alert pops up that states that your browser is up to date; click on browse youtube) Video Link to Watch: https://youtu.be/f07Lr_jc9e0 Be sure to start from the beginning of training. […]
Level I Environment Rating Scales ECERS-R Training 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 […]