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  Workshop/TrainingOpportunities: Apr-May 2008

Date/Time

Workshop

Description

Other Information

 

Wayne County: Child Care Resource & Referral

Wed. April 2

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Wayne

Children Dealing

With Divorce

Presented by:

Shannon Weeks

Participants will learn how to answer questions from children who are having a hard time dealing with divorce as well as how to find community resources. Classroom activities will also be provided. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Thurs. April 7

5:30 – 9:30 pm

Wayne

CPR

Presented by:

Valerie Wallace

The class, which covers adult, child and infant CPR, is open to child care providers. The class is limited to 10 people. (Only 3 people per facility at one time). Please Note: Fee is non-refundable; so if you miss class for any reason, your money will not be reimbursed. Note to Centers that provide transportation: Your drivers must be certified in CPR and First Aid. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $30.00 / person Credit Hours: 4.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Thurs. April 10

8:30am – 12:30 pm

Wayne

Playground Safety

Presented by:

Teri Thopson

This workshop will cover common causes of playground accidents, ways to prevent accidents, regulations and requirements, and a playground audit will be done to show how to determine problem areas. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 4.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Thurs. April 10

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Wayne

Children Dealing With Grief (Part II)

Presented by:

Shannon Weeks

Participants will learn about resources available for children dealing with grief and what activities can be used in the classroom to appropriately talk with children about different types of loss. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Thurs. April 17

6:00 – 8:00 pm

Wayne

Books for Infants and

Toddlers

Presented by:

Charity Johnson

Providers will learn creative and inexpensive ways to make books and literacy items from everyday materials. They will learn the importance of different types of books and appropriate ways to incorporate them into the classroom. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Tues. April 22

5:30 – 9:30 pm

Wayne

First Aid

 

Presented by:

Cristy Barnes

Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $20.00 / person

Credit Hours: 4.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Wed. April 23

6:30 – 8:00 pm

Wayne

Child Abuse

Presented by:

Christi Stephenson

This workshop will provide early childhood educators with facts and statistics concerning child abuse and neglect. Information will be presented on how to recognize and report child abuse and the large role early childhood teachers have in preventing abuse for children who are at risk. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 1.5

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Thurs. April 24

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Wayne

Inquiry-Based Science

Presented by:

Teri Thompson

This workshop is intended to illustrate preschool activities that engage exploration of our natural environment. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

 

Mon. April 28

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Wayne

What Kind of

Parent Are You –

Dealing With Different Family Structures

Presented bg:

Cristy Barnes

Sometimes it’s not the parents; it’s how we view our parents. All families are different and teachers should know how to develop positive and productive relationships with them. This training will discuss different types of families, (single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, cohabiting couples, adoptive and foster parents, etc.,) and provide ways to create relationships that will enhance understanding and create successful bonds. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Mon. May 12

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Wayne

Parent Involvement

Presented by:

Teri Thompson

Providers will learn creative ways to involve parents and ways to encourage parent involvement. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Wed. May 14

6:30 -8:30 pm

Wayne

Creating Learning Environments for Special Needs

Presented by:

Charity Johnson

Designed to help childcare providers include all children in everyday interactions. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Thurs. May 15

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Wayne

Make It Take It

Science

Presented by:

Teri Thompson

In this workshop participants will learn ideas that will enhance their classrooms’ discovery or science areas. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Sat. May 17

5:30 – 9:30 pm

Wayne

Presented by:

Partnership for Children of Wayne County &

SJAFB

Provider Appreciation

Academy Awards Celebration

See Flyer for details

Mon. May 19

6:30 -8:30 pm

Wayne

Don’t Diagnose

My Child

Presented by:

Shannon Weeks

Participants will discover new ways to tactfully talk with parents about concerns that their child may have developmental delays and other issues. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Wed. May 21

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Wayne

Learning Environments

Presented by:

Christi Stephenson

Participants will learn how to set up an effective learning environment for infants and toddlers. They will learn how to make the most of the space they have and the materials. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Thurs. May 22

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Wayne

Behavioral Intervention Strategies: You Want To Try What?

Presented by:

Pam Pace

Are there certain behaviors that "push your buttons" such as biting, kicking, hitting, tantrums, etc? How does it affect your interactions with children? Join us as we explore those behaviors that "drive you to the edge." We will talk about what you can do to calm yourself, and what you can do to change the "challenging behavior" into positive behavior. There’s no magic answer that will instantaneously solve the problem, but there is evidence and research-based strategies that can make a real difference. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

 

Fri. May 23

9:00 – 4:00 pm

Wayne

BSAC

Presented by:

Cristy Barnes

BSAC is required by DCD for after-school group leaders and assistants.  This seven-module training is designed to provide basic entry level training on what caregivers should know concerning school-age care.  The Division requires that providers only take this seven-hour training once.  So come out and be prepared for a full day of activities and fun! Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $20.00 / person Credit Hours: 7.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Wed. May 28

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Wayne

Are You Ready

for Work -

Professionalism

Presented by:

Cristy Barnes

Being professional is important when working with children and families. Your appearance, conversations with others, and overall attitude can affect how others view you. This training will discuss how providers can change their behaviors to be better professionals in the child care workforce. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $5.00 / person Credit Hours: 2.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

Thurs. May 29

5:30 – 9:30 pm

Wayne

CPR

Presented by:

Valerie Wallace

The class, which covers adult, child and infant CPR, is open to child care providers. The class is limited to 10 people. (Only 3 people per facility at one time). Please Note: Fee is non-refundable, so if you miss class for any reason, your money will not be reimbursed. Note to Centers that provide transportation: Your drivers must be certified in CPR and First Aid. Location: Partnership for Children of Wayne County

Fee: $30.00 / person Credit Hours: 4.0

Registration Fee must be paid prior to training.

Contact: Gina @ (919) 735-3371, ext. 227

 

 

ATTENTON!The 2008 National Smart Start Conference will be held MAY 6 - 9, 2008

(pre-conference activities on May 6th) in Greensboro, NC.

For more information and to register online, go to www.ncsmartstart.org/conference.