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Upcoming Online Trainings
Contact Abbie Bibb, Training Coordinator, at abbie@mochildcareaware.org with any questions.
** Registration for training sessions listed below closes at 5:00pm the day before the training is scheduled to be held.
Week of October 24th - 30th
Language & Communication Development (EC 9)
In Language & Communication Development, you will learn: To List the four characteristics of language, how to explain strategies to support language and communication development and be able to identify adaptations to language and communication development activities and interactions to support diverse needs and abilities.
CDA Subject Area VIII
Wednesday, October 26th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Building Emotional Well-Being and Social Competence in Children (SEFL 2)
A strong foundation of social and emotional skills is key to a child’s development in other areas. A child having the ability to self-regulate, play well with others, and resolve conflicts supports that child’s opportunity to be happy, confident, and eager to learn about the world around them. This session will focus on why a child’s social and emotional development is important. We will also discuss executive functions and look at strategies to support self-regulation.
CDA Subject Area III
Thursday, October 27th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Preventing the Abuse and Neglect of Infants and Toddlers (IT 3)
Knowing how to recognize and report abuse is important, but don’t you also wonder how you can help protect infants and toddlers from abuse and neglect as a child care educator and early learning professional? Through this workshop, you will be presented with a strengths-based approach to partnering with families and protecting children. Prevention begins with knowing what families and program staff can do to relieve daily stressors and encourage communication. You will also leave this session knowing how policies and procedures at child care programs can be designed to protect you from false accusations.
CDA Subject Area I & IV
Thursday, October 27th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Week of October 31st - November 6th
Playing with a Purpose (EC 6)
Play is learning for everyone. A child’s day-to-day life is centered around play. Do you find yourself wondering why play is so important to a child’s development? Different types of play offer diverse developmental benefits to each child. Exercise developmentally appropriate practices by identifying different ways to support play in your classroom, and to help each child meet challenging and achievable learning goals through Playing with a Purpose.
CDA Subject Area I
Thursday, November 3rd 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Creating a Socially and Emotionally Aware Classroom (SEFL 4)
What does a socially and emotionally aware classroom look like? In this training, we will examine some of the components of a socially and emotionally aware classroom. We will discuss temperament and strategies to engage children. In addition, emotional literacy is key to a socially and emotionally aware classroom. We will define emotional literacy and how to best develop it within your classroom.
CDA Subject Area III
Thursday, November 3rd 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Guiding Children’s Behavior (EC 5)
In Child Safety & Routine Care, you will learn: The steps in proper handwashing; To identify the steps in proper diapering procedure; How to identify readiness signs of toilet learning; The definition of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and identify behaviors that increase the risk of it; The elements and be able to discuss the safe sleep policy.
CDA Subject Areas II & III
Saturday, November 5th 9:30am – 11:30am
Relationships are Key (SEFL 1)
Relationships are the foundation of who we are and our connection to humanity. As infants, our relationships with adults taught us how to interact with others, our perceived value to others, and how to react to stressful situations. Relationships are Key will look at the importance of relationships to young children and how, as educators, we can build and strengthen relationships with the children in our classrooms to form a firm foundation by which all other skills are built.
CDA Subject Area III
Monday, November 7th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Routines, Rituals, & Schedules (EC 7)
Why is it important to have a daily schedule? How do routines and rituals fit into your schedule? By understanding the importance of the child’s needs and interests when developing a daily schedule, transitions and activities are much easier. There are key differences between routines, rituals, and schedules that are important for each child and that support social and emotional development. Fit us in your schedule and join us for Routines, Rituals, & Schedules!
CDA Subject Area I
Tuesday, November 8th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Importance of Self Care (SEFL 6)
Caring for and educating young children is very rewarding yet very hard work. Most days, you are exhausted at the end of the day when it is time to take on the responsibilities of your personal life. For all the support and care you give each day to the children and families, you need to care for yourself. You cannot pour into others from an empty cup. During this session, we will look at the importance of self-care and why resilience in adults is key to caring for young children. We will discuss strategies to build your resiliency and keep your cup full to pour into others.
CDA Subject Area III
Wednesday, November 9th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
What Infants and Toddlers are Telling Us (IT 4)
What have the infants or toddlers you work with told you today? Did you know that infants “talk” through crying and other non-verbal communications? While infants and toddlers cannot speak with words, they do communicate in many other ways. Learn how these cues form the foundation of language development. Learn how temperament, challenging behaviors, and cultural traditions can shape how an infant or toddler will communicate. This session will also share how to discover the communication and meaning of behaviors, such as biting and tantrums.
CDA Subject Area IV
Thursday, November 10th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Building Emotional Well-Being and Social Competence in Children (SEFL 2)
A strong foundation of social and emotional skills is key to a child’s development in other areas. A child having the ability to self-regulate, play well with others, and resolve conflicts supports that child’s opportunity to be happy, confident, and eager to learn about the world around them. This session will focus on why a child’s social and emotional development is important. We will also discuss executive functions and look at strategies to support self-regulation.
CDA Subject Area III
Saturday, November 12th 9:30am – 11:30am
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