Professional Development Training
Child Care Resource Center has provided professional development for over 25 years. Our goal is to improve the quality of child care by offering high quality professional development opportunities for child care educators. Child Care Resource Center provides access to trainings throughout our region which includes Alleghany, Ashe, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties.
January 2020
CCRC/WFRC ITS SIDS
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, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Participants also will be walked through how to do an unresponsive infant drill and the…
Find out more »February 2020
CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 4)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC- LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS: WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?
It starts with crying, cooing, and babbling, and then you finally hear it, their first words! Sharing those language milestone moments can be some of our best experiences as infant and toddler teachers. 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 three years; and strategies to support development in this domain for all infants and toddlers, including dual…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC- IT’S SIDS
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, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Participants also will be walked through how to do an unresponsive infant drill and the…
Find out more »(SOLD OUT) CCRC/WFRC- CPR & FIRST AID (SAT.)
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 should be able to conduct both CPR and First Aid techniques on infants, children and adults Seating is limited Presenter; LaVonya Washington Cost; $65.00 To register: Look for the link below under “Details.” Within that same column you will see “Website”, click the link below and complete registration. Deadline: Feb.…
Find out more »March 2020
CCRC/WFRC- The Environment as a Second Teacher in Preschool Classrooms
Is your classroom ready for an extreme makeover?! The environment impacts behavior, and you control the environment – come learn how to make that environment work for you in taming challenging behaviors. Teachers will have the opportunity to assess their own classroom environment and create a guided action plan for design and implementation of a supportive environment in their teaching practice. (0.5 CEU) Presenter: Elizabeth Tuttle, Education Specialist Cost: $30.00 Credits: 0.5 CEU Scheduled dates: March 02 & March 03…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 5)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC- IT’S SIDS
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, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Participants also will be walked through how to do an unresponsive infant drill and the…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC- Emergency Preparedness and Response
The Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) in Child Care Training provides early educators with information and tools to prepare for many types of emergencies. The EPR in Child Care Training addresses NC Child Care Rules on emergency preparedness, current best practice recommendations, and guidance on completing the online EPR Plan. The EPR Plan template can be found on the North Carolina Emergency Management website. The training is presented in a two and a half hour session. NC Child Care Rules…
Find out more »April 2020
CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 6)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC- Teaching Strategies for Addressing and Preventing Challenging Behavior in Preschool Classrooms
Ever wonder what's the most important thing we should be teaching in preschool? While teaching shapes, colors, 1:1 counting skills, and alphabet and numeral recognition/formation is at the top of most teacher's lists, research shows that teaching children social emotional should be the focus of every curriculum plan. Instead of telling children what not to do, let's take time to teach children what to do! This session will identify tools and techniques teachers can use every day in their classroom…
Find out more »DRAFT CCRC/WFRC – What Every Baby Needs
Everything in a baby’s world happens in steps and stages. It is important to appreciate each stage as it occurs and provide the support and guidance needed to allow a successful journey through each one. This training will offer suggestions of what types of materials support learning at the different stages. You will gain insight on the benefits of providing babies with ample time and space to master a skill before moving on to start practicing a new one and…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – Exploring Social Emotional Development within the Context of Relationships
Through supportive relationships, infants and toddlers develop a sense of trust, how to interact with others and eventually how to express empathy. Strong, nurturing relationships are key to healthy development for infants and toddlers. This professional develpment event will explore socail emotional development within the context of relationships. Participants will learn how providing responsive care through the process of getting in-tune will help infants and toddlers form secure relational attachments and develop a stong foundation for which they can explore…
Find out more »May 2020
CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 7)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
Find out more »June 2020
CCRC/WFRC: MMCI – MAKING THE MOST OF CLASS INTERACTIONS (SESSION 8)
MMCI is a research-based group coaching experience, which improves teacher scores in all CLASS domains, fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their coaches, and helps teachers feel more connected to and supported by their colleagues. MMCI promotes a strength-based approach by encouraging teachers to increase the depth, duration, and frequency of existing effective interactions. Presenter: Natalie Rapp, Infant Toddler Specialist & Lori Anderson, Infant Toddler Specialist This training is not open to the public. No refunds unless canceled by…
Find out more »CCRC/WFRC – Creating Outdoor Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers: It’s Not Called a “Playground” Anymore
“Going Outside” is not just about what is out there but what you do when you are out there. It is in the news almost weekly; America’s children are not getting enough exercise. The First Lady has taken on this cause because it has become a serious issue for our children today. This training will help participants understand the benefits of taking children outside daily and provide suggestions on how to create spaces for infants and toddlers outside that support…
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