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December 2019
NAEYC Overview: What Your Program Needs to Know
What and why should every director know about the NAEYC Accreditation standards and criteria? The 10 standards and 400+ criteria that make up the NAEYC Accreditation system are important for all leaders and early childhood professionals to be familiar with and to strive towards meeting. This session will provide an introduction to the standards and criteria. We will explore the rationale for all programs to review the criteria and indicators to improve quality in their programs. Information on how to…
Find out more »January 2020
Educare: CCDF Health and Safety
Provides new and renewing registered child care providers with the federally mandated trainings (EXCEPT CPR/First Aid) that are required by Children's Division to maintain a child care subsidy contract. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. Trainer: Jessica Rinehart Register Online
Find out more »Educare: Growing Readers – Writing and Creating
Using the framework established by Every Child Ready to Read 2 and Mid-Continent Public Library's Give Me Five, this workshop offers practical instruction for educators, childcare providers, and caregivers. Focusing on the key early-literacy practices of Writing and Creating, the workshop demonstrates research-based strategies for integrating these skills into daily life. No matter where they are implemented-in a classroom, a daycare, or a home-these principles will foster the growth of school-ready and successful young readers. This training is for MISSOURI…
Find out more »Educare: Grow a Reader to Go – Early Literacy in Action
Mid-Continent Public Library will be providing dedicated training on early literacy in the community. Training will cover the 10 early literacy practices, as well as provide hands-on, practical training with books, early literacy equipment, and music that will be used by early childhood care providers. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. Trainer: Scott Radar, Mid-Continent Public Library Register Online
Find out more »Educare: Subsidy Orientation
On any given day, there are many families accessing child care assistance in order to better their lives and become self-sufficient. In order to serve those families, we rely on you – the child care providers who partner with us, to make a difference in helping us improve the lives of those we serve. This is where you will learn about the Child Care Subsidy Program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS).This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY.…
Find out more »Literacy Skills “Write” This Way
Research confirms that reading and writing are interactive and interrelated processes. Therefore, writing should be an integral part of a young child's literacy experiences. Join us as we learn strategies for introducing a variety of writing activities to the young children in your program as well as supporting parents in offering writing activities at home. We'll explore a variety of methods for making books, encouraging the writing of messages and notes, creating signs and labels, and taking dictation. This training…
Find out more »Director’s Lunch and Learn: Leading with a Growth Mindset
The role of a director/leader is multi-faced and challenging on our best days. This session will explore leading from a mindset of growth. Are we being intentional in promoting growth-growth in the children we serve, in the parents who are struggling to do their best, in our teachers, and in ourselves as leaders. When we begin to see our program through the lens of talents that can be grown, we lose our fear of challenging situations and are more willing…
Find out more »Introduction to CLASS
What is the CLASS tool? Where was it developed and why should you know about this tool? This brief overview of the CLASS tool will help us have an understanding of this assessment tool that is becoming widely used in our community and across the United States. This training is 2.0 Clock Hours approved in Kansas and Missouri. Trainer: Shari Williams
Find out more »Educare: CCDF Health and Safety
Provides new and renewing registered child care providers with the federally mandated trainings (EXCEPT CPR/First Aid) that are required by Children's Division to maintain a child care subsidy contract. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. Trainer: Sarita Boyette Register Online
Find out more »Educare: Talk, Read, Play
Talk, Read, Play...with your child everyday! These 3 elements create a bond with the parent or caregiver and the child. During this session, we will discuss the importance of talking, reading, playing with children and the brain development and research behind these three elements. Participants will walk away from the session with tools and strategies to increase parent involvement using the Talk, Read, Play with your Child Everyday mindset. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online…
Find out more »Educare: Subsidy Orientation
On any given day, there are many families accessing child care assistance in order to better their lives and become self-sufficient. In order to serve those families, we rely on you – the child care providers who partner with us, to make a difference in helping us improve the lives of those we serve. This is where you will learn about the Child Care Subsidy Program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS).This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY.…
Find out more »February 2020
Emergency Preparedness Training at Platte County Health Department
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 - 9 a.m. to noon The Family Conservancy is providing free emergency preparedness training to child care providers. This is your opportunity to develop, examine and improve your emergency preparedness plans. Register Now
Find out more »CPR & First Aid with AED (Infant, Child, Adult)
From the American Heart Association, this course will teach you the basics needed for First Aid, and CPR/AED use for Adults, Children and Infants. You must register for this course by phone only.
Find out more »Educare: Autism – Teaching to the Spectrum
With more and more children diagnosed with autism, it is important to know strategies to support these children. This session will identify key challenges that children face with autism while providing teaching strategies to promote social engagement, communication development, and relationships. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Trainer: Jan Inman, United4Children Register Online
Find out more »Educare: Subsidy Orientation
On any given day, there are many families accessing child care assistance in order to better their lives and become self-sufficient. In order to serve those families, we rely on you – the child care providers who partner with us, to make a difference in helping us improve the lives of those we serve. This is where you will learn about the Child Care Subsidy Program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS).This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY.…
Find out more »Building Relationships and Community
Participants will become familiar with strategies that create an atmosphere of mutual respect and support children in developing relationships with other children. You will plan ways to support children at their current developmental level and offer gentle extensions to scaffold their learning. Trainer: Shari Williams
Find out more »Supporting Children in Planning and Problem Solving
Two of the greatest ways for teachers to support children’s cognitive development are to support children in making plans and following through on their intentions and to support children in solving problems they encounter in play. You will learn strategies for supporting children at their current level of development and gentle extensions to support continued development. Trainer: Shari Williams
Find out more »Emergency Preparedness Training at Harrisonville Community Center
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 - 9 a.m. to noon The Family Conservancy is providing free emergency preparedness training to child care providers. This is your opportunity to develop, examine and improve your emergency preparedness plans. Register Now
Find out more »Educare: CCDF Health and Safety
Provides new and renewing registered child care providers with the federally mandated trainings (EXCEPT CPR/First Aid) that are required by Children's Division to maintain a child care subsidy contract. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. Register Online
Find out more »Educare: McKinney-Vento Act 101
During the course of this session, we will understand, identify and implement best practices when working with homeless children and families. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Trainer: Melissa Douglas, KCPS Register Online
Find out more »Educare: Subsidy Orientation
On any given day, there are many families accessing child care assistance in order to better their lives and become self-sufficient. In order to serve those families, we rely on you – the child care providers who partner with us, to make a difference in helping us improve the lives of those we serve. This is where you will learn about the Child Care Subsidy Program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS).This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY.…
Find out more »March 2020
From Staring to Sharing: Supporting Peer Relationships of Infants and Toddlers
Join us as we become familiar with strategies for supporting peer relationships for toddlers and noticing and supporting infants' peer preferences. You will use a six step process to plan how to support toddlers in resolving social conflicts. Trainer: Shari Williams
Find out more »Northland Early Education Council: The M in STEM = Mathematics
Do the Math! In this hands-on interactive workshop, participants will engage in activities foundation to children’s mathematical thinking. This session will explore effective ways to include math activities in daily routines for preschool aged children while aligning practices with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards for early childhood education. Trainer: Pegi Stamps
Find out more »KCPT: Using Blocks in the Classroom
Blocks are universal play materials, they are found in preschool classrooms around the globe. There is a great deal of research documenting the benefits of playing with blocks; consistently showing that block play supports the development of mathematical thinking, social skills, abstract thinking, creativity, and most recently literacy. However, despite this evidence, block play remains largely a limited “choice” activity. This session will explore what is learned when children play in the block area, what should or might be included…
Find out more »Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness
As mandated reporters, it is essential we know and understand the signs and symptoms of the different types of abuse and neglect. We will discuss our responsibilities as mandated reporters. During this session, participants will recognize the signs and symptoms of child abuse, neglect, and what to do when abuse and/or neglect are suspected. Trainer: Leanne Hilligas, The Family Conservancy
Find out more »Childcare 101
Welcome to early childhood education! The purpose of this session is to review the basics of working as an early childhood teacher including developmentally appropriate practice, diapering, hand washing, professionalism, supervision of children, and safe sleep practices. Trainer: Leanne Hilligas
Find out more »Emergency Preparedness Training at Kansas City Health Department
Saturday, March 28, 2020 - 9 a.m. to noon The Family Conservancy is providing free emergency preparedness training to child care providers. This is your opportunity to develop, examine and improve your emergency preparedness plans. Register Now
Find out more »Setting the Stage for a Happy Classroom: Proactive Behavior Management
How can you manage the classroom to prevent misbehavior and reinforce the behaviors you would like to see more often? In this session you will learn the importance of clear directions and rules, redirection strategies, and how to focus your attention on positive behaviors to insure that they will happen more often. Trainer: Shari Williams
Find out more »April 2020
Northland Early Education Council: Working with Temperaments (I/T)
To create nurturing relationships with children, caregivers need to become aware of the feelings, expectations, and attitudes they bring from their own past experiences, particularly in childhood. In this class, participants will have an opportunity to explore their own temperament traits and how both their temperament and a child's may influence the the relationships in group care. As part of responsive caregiving, an awareness of temperament can help the caregiver create a good fit with each child in his/her care.…
Find out more »Northland Early Education Council: The Bully-Proof Classroom
To create nurturing relationships with children, caregivers need to become aware of the feelings, expectations, and attitudes they bring from their own past experiences, particularly in childhood. In this class, participants will have an opportunity to explore their own temperament traits and how both their temperament and a child's may influence the the relationships in group care. As part of responsive caregiving, an awareness of temperament can help the caregiver create a good fit with each child in his/her care.…
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