The required topics will include: • Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Safe Sleeping • Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma • Emergency Disaster and Response • Mandatory Child Abuse and Neglect (CA/N) Reporting • Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, including Immunizations • Administration of Medication, Consistent with Standards for Parental Consent • Prevention and Response to Food Allergy Emergencies • Building and Physical Premises Safety, including Identification of and Protection from Hazards that can…

Young children are brought to our programs to learn and grow in safe and healthy ways. As an early childhood professional, it is our obligation to provide the safest environment for the children in our care. At the same time we must provide opportunities to let our children explore, learn and have fun! This session will provide a basic overview of the importance of having a policy, procedure and practice in place to ensure all children are returned to their…

This workshop will help teachers build a foundation for the successful inclusion of all children in art experiences through participation in an art experience and reflection about the creative process. To facilitate an understanding of using art materials to develop creative thinking and visual expression. This training is focused on children 3-5 years old. Register Online Here

We learn best in what we’re interested in! Toddlers are no different. In this session, we will learn to create an environment to follow the interests of the child. In addition, we will share strategies to support the basic understanding of child development with families. This training is focused on toddlers 1-2 years old. Register Online Here

Early education administrators, education coordinators, and coaches provide support to teachers in a variety of ways. This session will focus on utilizing classroom observations to support teacher growth and goal setting. Participants will identify coaching versus supervision issues, evaluate several methods for utilizing classroom observations to coach early education teachers, and will select appropriate coaching activities based on the motivation/knowledge/skill of the teacher. Registration includes lunch. Register Online Here