This training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor learning environment, and age and developmentally appropriate playground materials and equipment. Trainer: Susan Smith , Susan Gunter
In this session we will focus on the four quadrants of self-care as a tool to organize and audit self-care techniques for dealing with stress and trauma.
Play is central to children’s learning and development. When children play, it gives them many ways and times to learn. Play also helps children: build confidence, feel loved, happy, and safe, understand more about how the world works, develop social skills, language,...
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...
Come learn about how Employee burnout in early education has become a big concern. Burnout lowers productivity, leads to poor morale and ultimately staff turnover. It can also cause problems in the classroom if not properly addressed. Therefore, stress management for...
Encouraging outdoor play is important in early childhood education. Playing outside gives children an outlet to express themselves, while also burning off some of their energy. Young children can explore a natural environment, take risks, and build confidence....
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
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...
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...
Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices. State mandated safe sleep training for child care providers working with infants. Required every 3 years. Melissa Burrow SCECP CCR&R, ITS-SIDS Certified Trainer Registration Closes at Noon...
Pyramid Model related to: Equity, Inclusion,Trauma-informed care, Data for use in decision-making, Understanding child behavior, and more.This event will be held Tuesday September 24th 6:15 until 7:45pm an the Mount Airy public library. 1.5 CU’s Trainer:Melissa...
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...
Training provides up-to-date information regarding rules and regulations of playground safety, all of which was provided by the DCDEE. This training will be held September 7th 9am till 1pm. This is a free training, 4CU’s. the facilitator is Melissa BurrowSCECP...
Required Fire Safety Training for Licensed Providers. Includes fire drill practice, evacuation procedures, checking fire alarms, and how to use fire extinguishers. This is a free virtual/zoom event. 2CU’s that is to be held August 26th 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The...
ITERS-R and ECERS-R overview. Round table discussions will facilitate an open question/answer session. Facilitator:Melissa Burrow SCECP CCR All trainings will be closed 10 minutes after the starting time. Anyone who enters the training after that time may sit in and...
Explore the concept of expanding literacy throughout the classroom to create an immersive literacy-rich environment that changes to keep students engaged. Trainer: Melissa Burrow SCECP CCR Location:Mount Airy Public Library CU:1.5 Cost:Free Registration Closes at Noon...
Cherie White (trainer); Renae Lingafelt-Beeker (host) Preventing Power Struggles with Preschoolers We all want to be in control of our own lives. But young children usually have very few opportunities to make choices about...
Format: Virtual Presenter: Cherie White Renae Lingafelt-Beeker (host) CHCs: 2 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:...
Format: Virtual Presenter: Renae Lingafelt-Beeker CHCs: 2 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...
Learning new skills is hard, and when you’re a preschooler every skill is new. Learning to manage your own behavior can be the hardest skill of all. Teaching self-management can be an intensive process, but it’s a skill that is crucial to kindergarten readiness. When...
For new participates and renewal of certification. 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...
For new participates and renewal of certification.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...
For new participates and renewal of certification. 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...
For new participates and renewal of certification. 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...
For new participates and renewal of certification. 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...
For new participates and renewal of certification. 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...
Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! P layground Safety April 18 & April 25, 2024 6:30-8:30pm must attend both sessions by zoom. The trainer will send you the links to log on to the training. Please make sure your email is correct. P lease contact the...
Fire Safety Training 1 hour training Trainer: Shane Draughn Once you buy ticket; you will receive an email and click “View the Event” to view training, etc. YOU MUST TAKE THIS TRAINING 4/1-6/14, 2024 by 9:00pm. This is an on demand training so you take it...
You will receive a letter from the trainer with all fo the information. Please check your email inbox or spam. The Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) in Child Care Training provides early educators with information and tools to prepare for many types of...
Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! ITS SIDS -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...
Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Training: ECERS-R Training 6.3.24 by zoom 6:00-8:30pm 2.5 hours YOU MUST HAVE YOUR CAMERA’S ON AND WE MUST BE ABLE TO SEE YOUR FACE, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN BREAKOUT SESSIONS, GROUP CHATS, ETC. or you...
You will be required to have on your video at all times so the presenter can see you. If you are driving, shopping, at ballgames, etc you will not be able to receive credit for the training. You must be able to participate in breakout rooms, chat and sign ins as...
Children use biting as a for of communication. Join us as we identify the function of biting behavior, and share supportive resources to help young children. Facilitator: Mary Erwin, Child Care Resource and Referral Council Coordinator (Manager III). This a free...
Children use biting as a for of communication. Join us as we identify the function of biting behavior, and share supportive resources to help young children. Facilitator: Mary Erwin, Child Care Resource and Referral Council Coordinator (Manager III). This a free...
Description: Description: Are you interested in opening a Family Child Care Home (FCCH) in Forsyth County? The Family Child Care Home ARPA grant could be the opportunity you are looking for. In this informational session: participants will learn about the different...
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...
Childhood anxiety disorders affect 1 in 8 children, and over time, tend to follow an impairing course leading to problems in other areas – social, emotional, and academic. What can caregivers do to help the anxious child? Turns out…a whole lot! Join Deb Evans, MA,...
This training walks participants through The Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior, With strategies based on Positive Behavior Support and the Pyramid Model. TRAINER: Cherie White Region 10 Behavior Specialist COST:FREE LOCATION: VIRTUAL/ZOOM...
Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices. State mandated safe sleep training for child care providers working with infants. Required every 3 years. TRAINER:Melissa Burrow CCR&R SCECP ITS-SIDS Certified Instructor COST:FREE...
When children can navigate the classroom with minimal adult assistance, they learn to take ownership of their own actions and choices, they treat others better, and are better able to calm themselves and to problem solve. Learn the five steps to teaching...
Workshop will introduce and explore fine arts activities to enrich lesson plans for toddlers and twos. Hands-on examples will be utilized. “Arts”, in this presentation, will include drama, visual arts, music and dance. Location:Mount Airy Public Library Resource Room...
Come out and try some new transition activities that use down time as engaging learning time. A make and take will be included. Location:Mount Airy Public Library Resource Room Cost:Free Trainer: Melissa Burrow CCR&R SCECP To register: Call (336) 786-1880...
Workshop will introduce and explore the concept of expanding literacy throughout the classroom to create an immersive literacy-rich environment that changes to keep students engaged. Trainer: Melissa Burrow CCR&R SCECP Location: Mount Airy Public Library Resource...
Introducing choice into a young child’s life can promote improved behavior in your classroom. Come learn the five steps to using the choice making strategy. Virtual Zoom Trainer: Renae Lingafelt-Beeker Region 10 Behavior Specialist Cost: Free...
Presentation will cover the proper prevention of, and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions Virtual Zoom Trainer: Allie Willard Surry County Health Department Cost: free CU:1 To register Call (336) 786-1880...
This training walks participants through The Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior, With strategies based on Positive Behavior Support and the Pyramid Model. Trainer: Cherie White Region 10 Behavior Specialist Cost: Free Location: Virtual...
Easily set up engaging, age appropriate learning centers for Toddlers to Pre-K.! ITERS-ECERS Aligned Location: Mount Airy Public Library Resource Room Time::6:15-7:45 Trainer: Melissa Burrow CCR&R SCECP Cost: Free CU: 1.5 TO REGISTER Call (336)...
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 socialemotional skills they...
SESSION II :Come learn fun and creative ways to do Read-Alouds with your preschoolers as it helps strengthen their language and literacy skills. Participants will create a literacy activity to take back to the classroom. TRAINER: LaTasha Dalton, Early Education...
Description: This interactive, hands-on workshop will look at the power of Intentional Care and Understanding (ICU) with a focus on toxic stressors and the young child. Circumstances influence stress. What role might consistent, nurturing, trusting relationships play...
In this entertaining, upbeat presentation and you’ll learn practical strategies to reduce stress and add more humor, joy and fun to your life! Emily Ballance will show you how humor can improve communication, help you connect with people, and empower you and the...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
Come join us for a fun-filled day of music and movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Our in-person event is perfect for kids and parents who love to sing, dance, and play instruments together. Kindermusik is an interactive...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Everyone needs practical strategies and materials to help with challenging behavior in young children (especially those that research has shown to be highly effective). This training walks participants through The Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging...
Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and Sudden Death Syndrome Risk Reduction in Childcare. Mandatory for caregivers of children 0-12 months every 3 years LOCATION: Stokes Partnership for Children COST:$5.00 PRESENTER: Melinda McCullen Region 10 Birth-3 Specialist DEADLINE TO...
Behaviors are always a form of communication in children. Documenting when, where, how long and what strategies you used can help you form a plan to help a child with these behaviors. In this training, teacher will be able to see how important documenting behaviors...
Now that we know our basic child development, let’s take it to the next level! How do we put our learnings into practice in our classrooms? How should we expect young children to behave in our class? What do we do when things don’t go the way we...
Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and Sudden Death Syndrome Risk Reduction in Childcare. Mandatory for caregivers of children 0-12 months every 3 years Location In Person-:Stokes Partnership for Children Presenter: Melinda McCullen Region 10 Birth-3 Specialist Cost:5.00 2.0...
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...
Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Face to Face Training Thu, Jan 25, 6:30 PM First Lutheran Church • Lexington, NC FREE EVENT Schedule: ECPC April 20, 2024 7:30-8:00am Registration 8:15-10:15 Session 1 10:15-11:15am Brunch 11:15 – 12:15 Emily Ballance...
Description: This interactive, hands-on workshop will look at the power of Intentional Care and Understanding (ICU) with a focus on toxic stressors and the young child. Circumstances influence stress. What role might consistent, nurturing, trusting relationships play...
For new participates and renewal of certification. 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...
This training includes topics in: Resuming Star rated licence DCDEE WORK NEW CHILD CARE RULE EFFECTIVE 7/1/2023 QUALITY CARE TRENDS COMMON AREAS OF NON-COMPLIANCE ORIENTATION PARENT PARTICIPATION CHILD CARE RESOURCES TRAINER:DEBORAH HOWELL LOCATION: SSDC TO...
Fire Safety Training 1 hour training ON DEMAND COST: $10.00 Trainer: Shane Draughn Once you buy ticket; you will receive an email and click “View the Event” to view training, etc. YOU MUST TAKE THIS TRAINING January 1- March 22, 2024. This is an on demand...
Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Playground Safety 2/22 & 2/29, 2024 6:30-8:30pm must attend both sessions by zoom. The trainer will send you the links to log on to the training. P lease contact the trainer for more information the night of the...
Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! ITS SIDS -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...
Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Face to Face Training Transition TIps and Tricks 1.16.24 6:30-8:30PM First Lutheran Church 320 S. State Street, Lexington NC 27292 P lease contact the trainer for more information the night of the training from the...
New on DEMAND Course! I just washed my hands, I am willing to bet you did too! Do you wash your hands a lot each day? Probably. If you are a seasoned early care and education professional, you have likely lost track of the number of times you have washed your hands...
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...
Children are learning to navigate the world and you are their pilot. It is fundamental to teach children at a young age that it is normal to recognize and express their feelings. This includes having children appropriately describe their feelings and make relevant...
This training will cover the basic outline of both the ITERS-R and ECERS-R observation tools. A round table discussion and age specific team questions will be utilized to encourage support and teamwork between participants along with a presentation of the subscales...
Introducing choice into a young child’s life can be a powerful tool to promote improved behavior in your classroom. Come learn the five steps to using the choice making strategy and discover how easily you can embed Choice-making opportunities into your classroom and...
Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices topic. State mandated safe sleep training for child care providers working with infants. Required every 3 years. TRAINER: Melissa Burrow CCR&R SCECP ITS-SIDS Certified Instructor COST:...
Training will focus on how to set up a room’s physical environment as well as planning and routines to minimize challenging behaviors. We will discuss challenging behaviors and their possible root causes to find solutions tailored to supporting students in making more...
Training provides up-to-date information regarding rules and regulations of playground safety, all of which was provided by the DCDEE. TRAINER:Melissa Burrow CCR&R Certified Playground Safety Instructor DATE: Saturday January 27th LOCATION: Surry Community College...
Fire Safety guidelines for child care providers which include fire drill practice, evacuation procedures, checking fire alarms, and how to use fire extinguishers. TRAINER: David Jones Assistant Fire Chief LOCATION: Virtual Zoom COST: FREE CU: 1 CALL TO REGISTER:...
FLIP IT® is a strategy anyone can use to address a challenging behavior. It is simple, kind, strength- based, commonsense and effective. FLIP IT transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember, applicable in a variety of challenging situations and...
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...
Darkness to Light’s® Stewards of Children is a revolutionary sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program believes and teaches that child safety is an adult’s...
Are you interested in opening a Family Child Care Home (FCCH) in Forsyth County? The Family Child Care Home ARPA grant could be the opportunity you are looking for. In this informational session: – participants will learn about the different requirements to...
For new participates and renewal of certification. 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...
Employers seek it; performance depends on it; satisfaction is derived from it; and career progression is the fruit of it. What is it? A strong work ethic! Employers and supervisors state that they are searching for new team members with a strong work ethic. Have you...
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