The 2013 North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development is now available. This version updates and combines the previous Foundations documents (i.e., the 2005 Foundations: Early Learning Standards for […]

This session is for individuals working with children ages 2 ½ -5 years. Participants will review and discuss the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revise. The ECERS provides an overall picture […]

Families are the primary influence in the lives of their children. This training will explore ways to create a learning environment, which reflects the culture, strengths and desires of families for their children. Participants will look at various strategies for establishing effective relationships with parents. Discussion will be held around ways to get families involved […]

The participant will learn to distinguish between typical and atypical cause of misbehavior; the social and developmental context of misbehavior; and finally the potential signs of mental illness in the young child; behavioral, social, and play differences. Exploration of resources available in the community to support children with behavioral challenges. Dinner will be served starting […]

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and First Aid Certification are required certifications for every family child care provider and recommended for most child care center staff. After completing this session, participants […]