What's In Their Backpack: The
Impact of Trauma
Mon., Aug. 3 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
J. Johnson / 3 CD
This engaging workshop discusses the effects and impact that
trauma can have on the brain. It not only affects children in the moment, but
throughout life if gone untreated. By understanding the effects of trauma on
the brain, we can gain insight into children’s behavior.
The Benefits of Play
Tues., Aug. 4 / 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM / $20
K. Reel / 2 CD
We know that children learn through play. In this workshop,
participants will enhance their knowledge of the purpose of play by looking at
the latest research. If you want to learn more or rediscover the purpose behind
the learning activities we plan for the children, come and join us.
Including All Children and the
ADA
Tues., Aug. 11 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
K. Reel / 3 SN
Including all children in your child care program can be
challenging if you don't understand what you are required to do. Explore the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for early care
programs, examine best inclusionary practices and learn about resources which
can support you and your families.
Managing Stress at Any Age
Thurs., Aug. 13 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
K. Reel / 2 HSN 1 PRO
This training is designed to increase participants’ knowledge of
stress and how to manage its symptoms. This training introduces participants to
“good” and “bad” stress as well as other types of stress such as acute stress
and post traumatic stress disorder, and participants will learn initial signs
and symptoms of each type of stress. The participants will also be able to
examine the similarities and differences of stress in infants, toddlers,
preschool children, school-aged children, adolescents and adults.
Basic Health & Safety
Training
Wed., Aug. 19 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
D. Tobin / 3 HSN
This training provides information about health and safety topics
for all child care providers to meet the requirement of the licensing
regulation. Key topics include: establishing and maintaining safe and healthy
environments, teaching safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries,
identification and reporting of abuse or neglect and proper sanitation
practices and procedures. Completion of this training does not meet
requirements for specified training in Medication Administration, Emergency and
Disaster Preparedness, CPR or First Aid.
Budgets, Projections, and
Planning for Family Child Care
Thur., Aug. 20 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
J. Johnson / 3 PRO
Come and learn the value of developing a budget and how to use it
for decision-making throughout the year. We will look at ways to plan
strategically by understanding how to project business costs and generate
additional income
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Center Aide Orientation
Mon., Aug. 24 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
D. Tobin / 3 PRO
This workshop satisfies the regulatory requirement for child care
center aides. Participants will review professionalism, the basic of
supervisions, and interacting with families.
Make Time Happen: Time
Management Tips
Wed., Aug. 26 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
K.Reel / 3 PRO
This course is designed to teach child care providers how to make
the most effective use of the time and how to help handle the time that they
cannot control. Topics include how to manage time appropriately through work,
rest and play.