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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 […]
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 […]
The G.R.A.C.E. training is designed to assist childcare educators in reframing their thinking by evaluating their biases, culture, and how it shows up in the classroom during interactions with children and their families. The goal of the training is for educators to leave more aware of and accountable for their contribution to children’s learning environment […]
This workshop invites childcare providers of all age-groups to explore what it means to be a professional in early childhood education. Participants will engage in discussions and a variety of activities centered around ethical practices, confidentiality, and professional growth. Instructor: Crystal Harvey, Early Childhood Education Outreach Advisor Smart Start of Forsyth Co. 1.5 DCDEE credit […]
Do you wish that parents were more supportive of your efforts? Do you want parents to show an interest in the daily activities of their children? It all starts with building relationships. This training will focus on simple ways to begin building relationships with families that will lead to a higher level of family engagement […]
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 […]
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 related to Active supervision. In this training you will learn strategies that will support you in everyday supervision of your children in the classroom. 1.0 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
Smart Start of Forsyth County is the proud provider of First Aid, CPR and AED Training. Be sure to register early, spaces are limited. Participants must attend for the entire training session to receive the certificate. For more details, contact [email protected]
Smart Start of Forsyth County is the proud provider of First Aid, CPR and AED Training. Be sure to register early, spaces are limited. Participants must attend for the entire training session to receive the certificate. Event fee$75.00 When Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST Add to Calendar Where Smart […]
Emergency preparedness and response (EPR) rules are designed to assist licensed childcare programs to adequately respond to the needs of children and others in the event of disasters and emergencies. The EPR Plan addresses how a childcare center, or a family childcare home will respond to both natural and man-made disasters; to ensure the safety […]
Participants will learn to recognize signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. They will become familiar with proper storage and documentation for epinephrine auto-injectors. They will learn proper response to allergic reactions and emergency follow-up procedures. This training does not prepare participants to give medication to children. Additional in-depth, in-person, skills-based training should […]
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 […]
Live, Laugh, and Learn Early Educators Conference 2024 FREE TO ALL EDUCATORS IN FORSYTH COUNTY! *$10 fee for educators from outside Counties Free for Forsyth County Residents The Early Educators Conference is for Teachers, Directors, and support staff. Conference sessions will provide great professional development opportunities, training credit hours, opportunities to connect with other early […]
It is that time again! We are preparing for the 2024 Smart Start of Forsyth County Providers Conference!! This year's theme is Live, Love, Teach! As ECEs, directors, FCCH owners, and early childcare professionals, the passion and love for the children and the work they do continues to drive them to be best educators they […]
Engineering activities provide opportunities for children to grow and mature, and engineering design challenges promote social and emotional learning. In early childhood settings both educators and young children solve problems using available materials and an engineering design process. The process is not step-by-step because it looks different depending on the age of the children, the […]
Engineering activities provide opportunities for children to grow and mature, and engineering design challenges promote social and emotional learning. In early childhood settings both educators and young children solve problems using available materials and an engineering design process. The process is not step-by-step because it looks different depending on the age of the children, the […]
his training will be an overview of what a developmentally appropriate Curriculum looks like for an infant and toddler classroom based on children’s interest. When Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar Where Smart Start of Forsyth County 7820 N Point Blvd Suite 200 Winston Salem, NC 27106 […]
Training developed by the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center covering allergies, anaphylaxis and emergency treatment in childcare. Participants will learn about allergies and common allergens, how to reduce the risk of developing allergies and reduce exposure to allergens, to recognize signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, become familiar […]
This training defines what a transition looks like in an early childhood classroom. Transition can bring about excitement and can also bring uncertainty. Participants will identify strategies that support and help children and their families feel secure about the process and be ready to make the transition into a new setting. Participants will also share […]
Practicing positiveness to manage classroom behavior is an effective tool versus reacting to negative situations. Children respond well to positive reinforcement. Yelling or use of negative language is not an effective way to correct negative behavior. Teachers will learn positive reinforcement techniques that will help children exhibit appropriate behaviors such as, using positive phrases, offering […]
Study Take s a deep investigation unto how child abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction lead to the adult onset of chronic diseases, depression, other mental illness, violence, and financial and social Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACEs) Trainer: Juwon Crowell
Smart Start of Forsyth County is a proud provider of First Aid, CPR, and AED Training. Be sure to register early, spaces are limited. Participant must attend the entire training session to receive the certificate. Trainer: Keturah Oglesby
