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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 these exclusionary practices in early childhood education programs. This informational meeting...
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...
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
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...
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...
Supporting Children as Writers: Come to share ideas and learn new strategies that supports emergent literacy and fosters active learning in the preschool classroom environment = Approved for NCPK literacy training (must attend both sessions to receive certificate and...
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 new NC Child Care Rules on emergency preparedness, current best...
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...
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 in young children. Teachers who create positive social...
New Online format! 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 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...
Positive guidance along with proper supervision can help children thrive in the classroom. This training will provide participants with strategies to understand how routines, transitions, and differing abilities should be considered when implementing guidance that is...
This training is designed to assist licensed childcare programs to be adequately prepared to respond to the needs of children and others in the event of disasters and emergencies. Health & Safety Training (For folks completing the EPR plan) (DCDEE 1) Joan Coiro...
The training provides up to-date information regarding rules and regulations of playground safety, all of which was provided by the DCDEE. Early Childhood providers will not only be able to provide a safe outdoor learning environment for children, they will also be...
This training focuses on the importance of helping children become more capable of handling life’s challenges socially and emotionally as they grow. Children’s social and emotional competence is seen in their ability to communicate clearly, recognize and...
New Online Format ! Playing isn’t just about having fun – it’s also about learning! Children learn best when they have the opportunity to explore, discover, and play. Join us as we take a comprehensive look at the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional value of...
Participants must complete a pre and post questionnaire. -There are a total of 6 lessons. They will be offered every other week. -Participants must agree to attend or view 6 sessions. Upon completion they will receive a cookbook and other incentives. -Each lesson...
This training will give teachers the tools they need to teach garden-based activities, even if they are lacking a dedicated gardening space. Trainer will share ideas for activities for any season as well as share gardening tips and tricks.. (DCDEE 1,2) Kyle Hood,...
In Collaboration with Southwestern Child Development Commission weare pleased to offer online, self-paced/on demand NC DCDEE and IACETApproved CEU learning events for child care professionals! Please visit the website: http://www.swcdcinc.org for more...
WHAT: Required hands on training that explains first response techniques COST: $30 in county $40 out of county Payment due before class. Payment can be accepted via cash, check or through our website. Date: 11/23/2021 (Tue.) Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm...
An Intervention Strategy for Addressing Challenging Behavior. It is a simple, kind, strength-based, common sense & effective 4 step process. About this event Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! An Intervention Strategy for Addressing Challenging Behavior....
Come RETHINK discipline and explore new ways to meet the ever-changing needs in childcare for today’s generation. About this event Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Come RETHINK discipline and explore new ways to meet the ever-changing needs in childcare...
Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! 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...
Using Math in the classroom If you struggle with ways to teach the components of preschool mathematics, then this is the training for you. We will discuss strategies for setting up the learning environment to promote mathematical skills along with meaningful math...
Transitions don’t have to be the most difficult part of your day. We will learn how to teach social skills, build relationships and much more when we reimagine transitions. Vicki West, 2hrs. Smart Start of Davidson Co. 336-249-6688 Cost...
During this time of uncertainty and anxiety come learn mindful techniques to calm the brain and self-regulate with the children in your classroom. Come be mindful with me! Gina Collins 2hrs.
Join us for a training on ways to effectively utilize and implement music in your child care settings! We will discuss music’s influence in child development and skill growth along with practical ways for you to promote increased learning and development through...
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...
Would you like to gain a better understanding of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale? Discover how to use the ECERS-R as a self-assessment tool to maintain quality long after the assessment is over. This two-hour training provides an overview of the ECERS-R....
The Dragonfly House invites you to a training that introduces participants to a Trauma Responsive and Resilience Focused mindset and teaches participants about toxic stress and trauma and how to foster and nurture characteristics of resilience. This training begins...
WHAT: Required hands on training that explains first response techniques COST: $30 in county $40 out of county Payment due before class. Payment can be accepted via cash, check or through our website. Date: 10/14/2021...
What do we do when behaviors arise in a classroom? How do we prevent these behaviors for occurring? Preventing a behavior before it arises is always the goal. We will discuss tricks of the trade for keeping behaviors at bay and when a behavior might be more how to do...
Goal: To prevent early childhood tooth decay in North Carolina by educating and informing audiences about early childhood oral health issues and best practices. Rationale: Baby teeth are important! Hear the latest on early childhood oral health – everything from...
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...
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...
When a child uses challenging behaviors at school, parents and teachers need to work together to address the issue. However, when discussing behavior problems parents often feel blamed by the teachers and teachers often feel unsupported by the parents. This session...
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...
Participants will receive an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) giving them the knowledge to identify SIDS risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care. The national standards for sleep safety will be presented and resources...
The environment a teacher creates, paired with his/her knowledge of the children in their care, can prevent many challenging behaviors in young children. Teachers who create positive social environments find that children more easily develop the social-emotional...
Participants will gain information, knowledge, and tools to prepare them for many types of emergencies. They will learn how to plan, prepare, practice, respond, and recover from various emergency situations as they relate to child care. Participants will receive...
Participants will use the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD), the Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) to learn how to incorporate math into activity planning....
Complete an inspection of your playground! Come learn how to make your playground safe for children. Vicki West 4hrs Part 1 -Aug. 24th Part 2 Aug. 31th Cost $10.00 ADVANCE PAYMENT IS REQUIRED: Check/Money Order or Eventbrite – see instructions below. Smart Start of...
To prevent early childhood tooth decay in North Carolina by educating and informing audiences about early childhood oral health issues and best practices. Objectives: At the end of session, the learner will be able to: • Describe the most common chronic childhood...
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. Gina Collins/Alanna Hege Cost $ 5.00 ADVANCE PAYMENT IS REQUIRED: Check/Money Order or Eventbrite – see instructions below....
Why are daily classroom routines and schedules so important in the daily lives of teachers and young children? How does following a consistent daily schedule with embedded routines support the social and emotional development of children in the class? What can we do...
Session 4 -Increase Physical Activity Trainer will discuss ways to add fun physical activity to your and the children you serve’s daily schedule. Virtual Online Training Available to the First 12 Surry County Providers Who Register To register call 336-786-7880...
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...
Childcare providers who seek to provide quality care continue their education through professional development. The requirements set forth by DCDEE requires a specified number of in-service based on the teacher’s level of education. With the additional...
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...
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...
Playing isn’t just about having fun – it’s also about learning! Children learn best when they have the opportunity to explore, discover, and play. Join us as we take a comprehensive look at the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional value of play. Presenter: Ashley...
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...
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...
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...
Children verbally and non-verbally express their reaction to stressors. This is particularly important when discussed during our current environmental climate. As educators, it is important to be aware of what stressors children experience, how children react, and...
We know that monitoring and screening in early childhood early care and education settings is critical to identifying children at risk for developmental delays. What is less known is how programs use developmental monitoring and screening tools and ways caregivers...
In this training a better understanding will be given on the safe handling of children. Participants will learn what rules DCDEE has laid out for this topic, the types of injuries that can occur if inappropriate handling does occur and the repercussions that could...
Teachers who care for children with behavioral difficulties, often find themselves reacting in ways that reinforce the behavior and make it worse. Behavioral intervention strategies are planned responses to behaviors that help teachers prepare for situations in which...
Most preschool teachers are diligent about introducing their students to a large variety of literature and pre-literacy activities. But emotional literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and others in a healthy manner – is...
Format: Virtual Presenter: Natalie Williams CHCs: 1 Cost: $0 Description: Participants will receive an overview of the handling and storage of hazardous materials. They will learn DCDEE rules and regulations regarding hazardous materials, the definition of...
Format: Virtual Presenter: Natalie Williams CHCs: 1 Cost: $0 Description: Participants will learn about infectious diseases and how they are spread. They will be taught how to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. They will also learn the importance...
Format: In-Person Presenter: Natalie Williams CHCs: 2 Cost: $5 (non-refundable) Description: Participants will learn the benefits of physical activity for children: academic achievement, good health, and positive emotional and social development. Standards for...
Format: In-Person Presenter: Emily Norman CHCs: 4 Cost: $5 (non-refundable) Description: Participants will gain understanding of the DCDEE rules and requirements for child care centers as it relates to outdoor learning environments and general safety. The training was...
Format: In-Person Presenter: Natalie Williams Cost: $30 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...
Format: In-Person Presenter: Natalie Williams Cost: $30 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...
Come Play with me! Play is the way children learn. About this Event Come Play with me! Play is the way children learn. Learn the value and purpose of play and how you can support learning and development of young children by providing carefully planned and supervised...
Come find out the importance of building relationships and how crucial it is to everything you do with a child. Presenter: Vicki West 2 hrs DCDEE credit For more information contact Smart Start of Davidson County at (336) 249-6688 or email:...
Event Information Emotional Literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and other in a healthy manner. Emotional Literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and other in a healthy manner- is...
ERS-ECERS-R Get all your questions answered in this session. ERS-ECERS-R – Questions and Answer Session; send in your top questions and get them answered here in real time. Email...
eimaging Discipline – Come RETHINK discipline and explore new ways to meet the ever-changing needs in childcare for today’s generation. Presenters: Alanna Hege and Gina Collins 2 hrs DCDEE credit For more information contact Smart Start of Davidson County at...
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...
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. 2 hrs. Gina Collins/Alanna Hege Option #1: Check/Money Order Payment Steps: Steps to Mail Payment: PRINT CLEARLY on...
Music: It’s more than what you hear. Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together. Dancing to music helps...
Death and loss is a part of life that affects young children. The emotional pain of a child who has lost a loved one makes it tempting to avoid the subject or to try to distract the child. When a loss is not addressed appropriately by adults it may leave the child...
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...
Navigating challenging behaviors in the preschool setting is a challenge. What exactly is the nature of the child’s challenge? How do you articulate what you’re seeing effectively so that parents and providers have a good chance of helping the child? What are some...
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Prelicensing workshops are required as a prerequisite for opening a child care center or child care center located in a residence. During this two-day workshop, participants will receive a comprehensive review of the North Carolina Child Care...
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Prelicensing workshops are required as a prerequisite for opening a child care center or child care center located in a residence. During this two-day workshop, participants will receive a comprehensive review of the North Carolina Child Care...
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Prelicensing workshops are required as a prerequisite for opening a child care center or child care center located in a residence. During this two-day workshop, participants will receive a comprehensive review of the North Carolina Child Care...
This newly expanded and updated 10-session course with Dr. Becky Bailey will equip educators with a foundational understanding of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model. It will help teachers create safe, connected and problem-solving environments that allow...
Choose from the following courses: Funding Effective School Age Programs Healthy Brains for Babies Preventing Injuries in Early Care & Education All Courses Reg. $ 15, Sale Price $7.50 Register at http://www.swcdcinc.org Contact Karen Darby for more info at...
Participants will learn about infectious disease and how it is spread. They will be taught how to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. They will also learn the importance of immunizations, proper hygiene and sanitation routines, how to recognize ill...
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...
Required Hands on training that explains first response techniques. Face to Face training Cost: $30: Davie County Providers $40: Out of County Providers CPR Trainings will be held at Davie Community Park , 151 Southwood Drive, Mocksville NC Pre-registration is...
When a child uses challenging behaviors at school, parents and teachers need to work together to address the issue. However, when discussing behavior problems parents often feel blamed by the teachers and teachers often feel unsupported by the parents. This session...
Most preschool teachers are diligent about introducing their students to a large variety of literature and pre-literacy activities. But emotional literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and others in a healthy manner – is...
When a child uses challenging behaviors at school, parents and teachers need to work together to address the issue. However, when discussing behavior problems parents often feel blamed by the teachers and teachers often feel unsupported by the parents. This session...
Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.-William A Foster. The road to quality begins with the first step. We will...
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