January 29th 6:30-8:30pm- Preschool Literacy- $10- Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities. They will learn developmentally appropriate ways to incorporate preschool literacy ideas. Participants will work with teaching tools for young children with routine-based support guide. Participants will work with toolbox tip cards. All activities will align with NC FELDS and…

February 5th 6:30-8:30pm- Music with Infants and Toddlers- $10- Participants will learn that playing and listening to music works several areas of the brain. Participants will get the opportunity to look at the different parts of the brain affected by music. The class will discuss corpus callosum-connects both sides of the brain-Sensory cortex-controls tactile feedback…

February 12th 6:30-8:30pm-ITS-SIDS $10-Learn to define Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, identify external stressors, and risk factors, list the components of a Safe Sleep Policy, understand how the NC Child Care regulations and best practices support infant sleep safety and help to reduce the risk of SIDS and suffocation, list procedures for responding to an unresponsive…

February 19th 6:30-8:30pm – Strengthening Mental Health Through Trauma Responsive Care $10- Participants will define and explore factors which impact mental health of children birth-5 and the adults who care for them, including trauma, risk factors, resilience, and responsive care. Participants will create strategies to foster resilience and enhance protective factors for children birth-5. Participants…

February 25th 6:30-8:30pm - Beyond Traditional Toys: Sparking Creativity with Open-Ended Materials $10 – Participants will explore how to use loose parts during indoor play and outdoor play.  The training will help to foster the children's imagination and help enhance the play in the classroom. The teachers will also learn how to integrate developmentally appropriate…

February 26th 6:00-8:30pm – Heart Saver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED $35- Participants will learn techniques of CPR/First Aid -Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival (Child-Infant)-Explain the concepts of the chain of survival-Recognize when someone needs CPR-Describe how to perform CPR with help from other bystanders-Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age…

March 10h 6:30-8:30pm-ITS-SIDS $10-Learn to define Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, identify external stressors, and risk factors, list the components of a Safe Sleep Policy, understand how the NC Child Care regulations and best practices support infant sleep safety and help to reduce the risk of SIDS and suffocation, list procedures for responding to an unresponsive…

March 12th 6:30-8:30pm - Trauma-Responsive Strategies for Early Childhood $10 - This training introduces early childhood educators to trauma-responsive strategies, focusing on understanding trauma’s impact on development and behavior. Participants will learn practical tools to create safe environments, support emotional regulation, and foster resilience in children, while also exploring self-care practices to sustain their well-being.…

March 18th 6:30-8:30pm – Sensory Activities- $10- The participants will learn how to make sensory bottles. The participants will learn how materials can aid in transition times and help soothe children at naptime as well as calm an upset child. The participants will be able to take materials they make back to their perspective classrooms…

March 19th 6:00-8:30pm – Heart Saver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED $35- Participants will learn techniques of CPR/First Aid -Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival (Child-Infant)-Explain the concepts of the chain of survival-Recognize when someone needs CPR-Describe how to perform CPR with help from other bystanders-Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age…

March 26th 6:30-8:30pm – Executive Function in Younger and Older Toddlers - $10- The participants will learn how children grow in their social/emotional competence and choose strategies to regulate themselves-establishing a positive class climate (clear rules, rituals, and routines) and positive teacher-child relationships, how to incorporate daily class meetings, lessons, activities that teach children to…

Join us virtually to hear from our CCHC, Lakeasha Glaspie, hear about an opportunity for high school interns from Mrs. Jenni Bryan with the COAST, have time to discuss needs and questions with your peers, and hear about the Early Years (formerly CCSA) and their PATHWAYS program for you and your staff. See flyer below…