There’s Always That One Kid* (08/16/23 - 08/16/23)
Calming the Storm: Supporting Children through Challenging Behaviors-ONLINE* (08/09/23 - 08/09/23)
Trauma and Development ONLINE* (09/21/23 - 09/21/23)
Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (Summer 2023) (07/13/23 - 08/11/23)
Apply mentoring communication strategies including building trusting and respectful relationships, using open-ended questions to build rapport, and giving and receiving feedback. Analyze the importance of culturally responsive practice and conflict resolution strategies related to the mentoring relationship. Understand resources available to mentors in early childhood programs. This is the second course in the two-part Mentoring…
Read MoreMentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part One (Summer 2023) (06/08/23 - 07/07/23)
Analyze the concepts, goals, and possible outcomes of becoming a mentor and mentoring in early childhood programs. Examine the roles and responsibilities of mentors and mentees and the difference between mentoring and supervision. Understand and apply the ethical principles of mentorship, adult learning theory, the importance of appreciative advising and the role of reflection in…
Read MoreObserving the Mixed Age Group – Zoom Online 2 hour training* (08/28/23 - 08/28/23)
Writing a Child Care Handbook That Can Be Enforced/In-Home Child Care English (Online)* (07/10/23 - 07/10/23)
Objectives: Describe ways to write a handbook that can work with families when concerns or conflicts are expressed. Create ideas to write sections of a child care handbook. Important Note: Providers should bring a copy of their current policies.
Read MoreONLINE- Meaningful Connections that Extend Children’s Learning* (07/26/23 - 07/26/23)
ONLINE Early Childhood Activities- Creating Experiences in Culture and Diversity* (07/19/23 - 07/19/23)
Online – Talking with Families about what Children Learn Through Play* (07/17/23 - 07/17/23)
Objectives: Identify developmental skills in play experiences Create a strategy to share how play strengthens a child’s learning foundation with families. Create an understanding of how a child’s family culture is fundamental to being able to interpret the value of play to families.
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