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. CLASS Dimension: Pre-K – Concept Development. This training is approved for 2.0 hours in Kansas and Missouri. Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy Register…

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. CLASS Dimension: Infant – Teacher Sensitivity, Facilitated Exploration, Toddler – Positive Climate, Teacher Sensitivity. This training is approved for 2.0 hours in Kansas and Missouri. Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy Register Online

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…

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. This training is approved for 2.0 hours in MISSOURI ONLY. Trainer: Leanne Hilligas, The Family Conservancy Register Online

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. This training is approved for 2.0 hours in MISSOURI ONLY. Trainer: Leanne Hilligas, The Family Conservancy Register Online

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math are today's buzz word in Early Education. We often are intimated by one or more of these words. Although it's not necessarily WHAT we know about each subject, but rather HOW we ask questions and foster the child's learning in the different subject areas. After this session, participants will understand the multi-faced approach to embedding STEAM experiences in your daily curriculum and activities. This training is approved for 2.0 hours in Kansas and Missouri.…

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. CLASS Dimension: Toddler – Teacher Sensitivity and Behavior Guidance, Pre-K – Behavior Management and Teacher Sensitivity. This training is approved for 2.0 Hours in  Kansas and Missouri. Trainer:…

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.…

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.…

Teachers can enhance infants’ explorations during routine care and playtime in ways that support infants’ engagement and development. We will explore strategies in the areas of object permanence, exploring same and different, exploring more, one-to-one correspondence, taking apart and putting together, seeing from different viewpoints, and cause and effect.  CLASS Dimension: Infant – Facilitated Exploration. This training is approved for 2.0 hours in Kansas and Missouri. Trainer: Shari Williams Register Online

When adults talk about children and attention they are often referring to “paying attention” - getting the child to listen to what a teacher or peer is saying. In this session we will use the term engagement to emphasize that the goal is helping children remain involved in activities and events that interest them. Sustained engagement leads to ongoing discovery, which results in more learning than does merely paying attention to something an adult is saying or doing. CLASS Dimension:…

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, handwashing, professionalism, supervision of children, and safe sleep practices. This training is approved for 2.0 hours in MISSOURI ONLY. Trainer: Leanne Hilligas, The Family Conservancy Register Online

Leadership and Emotional Intelligence: learn how they are connected and why it can affect your reasoning and problem solving skills. This presentation identifies the skills needed for an individual to improve their ability to understand their emotions and how they affect their reasoning and problem-solving skills. The main focus is to learn about emotional intelligence and the need for individuals to recognize and manage their own emotions; the core of quality leadership starts with an individual and his or her…