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** Registration for training sessions listed below closes at 5:00pm the day before the training is scheduled to be held.

Week of October 10th - 16th

Positive Interactions with Children (EC 1)

Does your child care program foster critical and creative thinking? Are you able to identify adult behavior that leads to sensitive, respectful adult-child interactions? Positive Interactions with Children outlines the importance of caring for children based on positive, warm, and nurturing relationships. Support early development and learning by understanding the benefits children receive through positive interactions.  

CDA Subject Area III

Wednesday, October 12th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Promoting Cultural Awareness (EC 17)

When attending Promoting Cultural Awareness, educators will learn to define what influences culture, define the 3 A's of Communication, and how to utilize them in their work with children. We will also be diving into what culturally responsive teaching is and how to apply the principle within the classroom.

CDA Subject Area IV

Thursday, October 13th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

An Introduction to Homelessness in Early Childhood (EC 20)

In An Introduction to Homelessness in Early Childhood, we will define the basics of homelessness related to early childhood. We will examine the federal definition of homelessness, review the data, and discuss the effects of being homeless on young children.

CDA Subject Area I

Saturday, October 15th 9:30am – 11:30am

Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Infants and Toddlers (IT 1)

Are you delivering high-quality infant and toddler care in your classroom, center, or family child care home? How do you know? From this workshop, you will learn the importance of developmentally appropriate practices with infants and toddlers and the ten components related to high-quality child care. You will learn how to reinforce the healthy development of infants and toddlers through consistent routines, primary caregivers, and responsive care. After this workshop, you will know what it means to provide high-quality, inclusive care for our youngest children.

CDA Subject Area I

Saturday, October 15th 11:30am – 1:30pm

Week of October 17th - 23rd

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, October 17th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Strategies for Teaching Social and Emotional Skills (SEFL 5)

The challenging part of implementing strategies for teaching children social and emotional skills is that what may work one day with one child may not work the next day, and what is effective for Miguel is not effective for Daisy. One size does not fit all. This training will provide calming strategies and strategies for teaching children about emotions, empathy, and building friendships.

CDA Subject Areas III

Monday, October 17th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Elevating the Child Care Profession (EC 18)

Why should you care if child care is seen as a profession? This is one of the most important questions in our field today. How we view child care educators will determine the wage, the education, and the support offered at federal and state levels. Join us in discussing what it means to elevate the child care profession. Where do you see yourself as a professional?

CDA Subject Area IV

Tuesday, October 18th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Healthy Eating (EC 14)

During this Healthy Eating training, educators will learn the role that nutrition plays in promoting wellness in children and be able to identify basic guidelines of nutritious meals. Educators will also learn strategies to promote nutrition and healthy eating practices with families.

CDA Subject Area I & V

Wednesday, October 19th 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, October 20th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Supporting the Development and Well-Being of Infants and Toddlers (IT 5)

How do you affect the healthy brain development of infants and toddlers? This workshop will share the five Rs: how relationships, routines, respect, repetition, and responsive interactions influence a child’s developing brain. Did you know that infants and toddlers are affected by stress too? Learn how you can support the well-being and mental health of these youngest children.

CDA Subject Area III & VIII

Saturday, October 22nd 9:30am – 11:30am

Week of October 24th - 30th 

Safe Environments (EC 4)

We know one of your top priorities is safety for all children in your care. Proper documentation, policies, and procedures are essential to ensure safety. How often do you practice safety drills? Are you looking for different ways to document injuries inside your child care program and how to best notify families? Is it time for you to renew your First Aid Kit, and do you want to ensure that the proper items are included? Join us for Safe Environments to learn more.

CDA Subject Area I & V

Monday, October 24th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Emergency Planning (EC 19)

Emergency Planning will equip you with the knowledge you need to plan for any type of emergency, including intruders, earthquakes, missing, lost, or abducted children. Discover ways to keep children calm and engaged during an emergency. Set your child care program up for success through emergency planning and by knowing how to outline your emergency procedure when onboarding new staff. Are you prepared?

CDA Subject Area I & V

Monday, October 24th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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

Tuesday, October 25th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Supervision of Young Children Part 2 (EC 22)

What does providing successful supervision look like in your classroom? In part 2 of Supervision of Young Children, we will examine the keys to successful supervision and learn to identify strategies for successful supervision of young children. Do you know what to do if a child elopes – a child voluntarily leaves the program without your knowledge - or goes missing while in your care? Don’t miss out on this training to learn more!

CDA Subject Area I

Tuesday, October 25th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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

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