by Child Care Resource Center | Jun 24, 2021
“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...
by Child Care Resource Center | May 27, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | May 13, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | May 13, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 29, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 27, 2021
This is a continuation of the Taking on Turnover training, where we will engage with Speaker Marcia Herbert. Marcia Herbert, author of “Beginning to End” in her book, she provides her unique twenty-year perspective on her life cycle story. This training...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 22, 2021
Format: In-Person Presenter: Natalie Williams CHCs: 2 Cost: $5 (non-refundable) Description: 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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 21, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 20, 2021
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:...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 19, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 13, 2021
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,...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 13, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 13, 2021
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 2) Environmental Design, 3) Child/Youth Development...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 6, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Apr 6, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 30, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 30, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 23, 2021
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,...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 18, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 18, 2021
Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and Sudden Death Syndrome Risk Reduction in Childcare. Mandatory for caregivers of children 0-12 months every 3 years . Presenter: Sandy Weaver, Infant Toddler Specialist, Child Care Resource Center, Region 10 Deadline to register 3/12/21...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 18, 2021
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 2) Environmental...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 16, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 16, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 15, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 11, 2021
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:...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 11, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 11, 2021
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 2) Environmental...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 9, 2021
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 2) Environmental...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 9, 2021
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 Child Care Resource Center | Mar 9, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 2, 2021
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 2) Environmental...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 2, 2021
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,...
by Child Care Resource Center | Mar 2, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 25, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 25, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 25, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 25, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 25, 2021
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 2) Environmental...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 23, 2021
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,...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 23, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 23, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 23, 2021
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,...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 18, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 18, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 18, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 18, 2021
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 2) Environmental...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 17, 2021
Do you find yourself asking your students to think about how someone else might feel? Or how they would feel if they were in another child’s situation? Are you answered with blank stares and shoulder shrugs? This training will help you...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 16, 2021
Through supportive relationships; infants and toddlers develop a sense of trust, learn how to interact with others and how to eventually express empathy. Strong nurturing relationships are key to healthy development within the context of relationships. You will learn...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 11, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 11, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 9, 2021
: In-PersonPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCost: $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 appropriately to...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 9, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 9, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 9, 2021
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,...
by Child Care Resource Center | Feb 2, 2021
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 Child Care Resource Center | Jan 28, 2021
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 Child Care Resource Center | Jan 26, 2021
No matter what our role is in childcare, we share a common goal: to provide quality group care for infants and toddlers. But what does that look like? In this training, we will discuss evidence-based practices and policies that support the high-quality infant toddler...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 26, 2021
School Age children find themselves in precarious situations that often lead to escalated conflict with their peers. Conflicts arise in the classroom, lunchroom, library, school bus, playground, while standing in line, and any place where kids gather. During...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 25, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 21, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 20, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 19, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 14, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 14, 2021
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 Child Care Resource Center | Jan 14, 2021
hrough supportive relationships; infants and toddlers develop a sense of trust, learn how to interact with others and how to eventually express empathy. Strong nurturing relationships are key to healthy development within the context of relationships. You will learn...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 12, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 12, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 7, 2021
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,...
by Child Care Resource Center | Jan 5, 2021
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Dec 17, 2020
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Dec 10, 2020
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,...
by Child Care Resource Center | Dec 8, 2020
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Dec 3, 2020
Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us – it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic Stress affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long-lasting effects. This session will help...
by Child Care Resource Center | Dec 3, 2020
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Dec 1, 2020
Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us – it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic Stress affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long-lasting effects. This session will help...
by Child Care Resource Center | Dec 1, 2020
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 30, 2020
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) Live Nov. 23 & 30th BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, &...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 23, 2020
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) Live Nov. 23 & 30th BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, &...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 19, 2020
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 17, 2020
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,...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 12, 2020
Is a strategy that offers a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense and effective four step process to address children’s day to day challenging behavior. The four steps are embodied in the FLIP mnemonic which stands for F – Feelings, L – Limits, I – Inquiries and P...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 12, 2020
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,...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 10, 2020
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 10, 2020
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 10, 2020
Children have a difficult time adjusting to change, who doesn’t! Change can make us feel powerless and helpless. In children, this is because they lack the ability to protect themselves or others, and they feel intense fear or insecurity. Young children and even...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 10, 2020
Courses included Choose any or all of the following courses: Fire Safety was $10 now $6 Eww the Flu was $15 now $9 Up in Smoke or Vape was $15 now $9 Purchase an individual membership for $99 a year and gain access to all self-paced/on demand...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 9, 2020
“Training developed by the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute. Participants will learn to reflect on own feelings and knowledge about breastfeeding, identify benefits and risks of breastfeeding and formula use, identify barriers to breastfeeding in the...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 6, 2020
This training meets the Health and Safety requirements for the following categories: 1. Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; 2. Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; 3. Building and physical premises...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 5, 2020
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!! Presenter: Gina Collins Davidson Co. Partnership For Children Cost: $5.00 Credit: 2.0 DCDEE...
by Child Care Resource Center | Nov 5, 2020
It starts with crying, cooing, and babbling, and then you finally hear their first words! Sharing those language milestone moments can be some of our best experiences as infant and toddler teachers. During this training you will learn how children birth to three...
by Child Care Resource Center | Oct 28, 2020
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Oct 27, 2020
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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Oct 26, 2020
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 2) Environmental...
by Child Care Resource Center | Oct 22, 2020
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) This is a 2 part online course, instructor led. You must attend both sessions at the designated dates and times in order to receive credit for attending. BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school...
by Child Care Resource Center | Oct 22, 2020
Early childhood teachers must be prepared with an extensive knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching strategies. They also should have the temperament to do what is best for the children. This training will outline the characteristics ECE...
by Child Care Resource Center | Oct 20, 2020
(Your classroom has been assessed by NCRLAP but need some fine tuning) 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...
by Child Care Resource Center | Oct 19, 2020
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition, 2) Environmental...
by Child Care Resource Center | Oct 15, 2020
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) This is a 2 part online course, instructor led. You must attend both sessions at the designated dates and times in order to receive credit for attending. BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school...
by Child Care Resource Center | Oct 15, 2020
Reading, rhyming, singing, and talking — beginning from birth — profoundly influence literacy and language development, the foundations for all other learning (www.healthychildren.org). Come acquire strategies for asking questions that extend language, support...
by Child Care Resource Center | Oct 13, 2020
(Your classroom has been assessed by NCRLAP but need some fine tuning) 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...
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