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SUMMARY:Handling Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Darice Hancock \nBeing an early childhood educator means dealing with lots of tricky talks. The idea of having difficult conversations might sound scary\, but don’t worry! With some preparation\, you’ll feel more sure of yourself and handle them like a pro. This training will help you develop the skills to address tough conversations quickly and professionally\, so you can confidently communicate as a provider. \nNotice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!   \nLocation: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) \n908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY 40203 (Map) \nLevel 1   CDA 2  CC 4   Audience- All \n2 Credit Hours \nBy attending a professional development opportunity\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. By registering for the event\, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/handling-difficult-conversations-2/
LOCATION:Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)\, 908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool
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SUMMARY:Creating Harmony: How Music Can Support Social-Emotional Development
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator : Darice Hancock \nIn this session\, participants will explore the powerful connection between music and social-emotional development in the early years. Through hands-on activities\, discussions\, and practical examples\, participants will gain valuable insights and strategies to integrate music into their classrooms\, creating joyful and enriching experiences for children while fostering their social and emotional growth. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nNotice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!   \nLocation: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) \n908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY 40203 (Map) \nLevel 2 CDA 3 CC 4  Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours \nBy attending a professional development opportunity\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. By registering for the event\, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/creating-harmony-how-music-can-support-social-emotional-development/
LOCATION:Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)\, 908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series): Session One
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator  Darice Hancock: \nThe Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in the fiscal and operational management of family child care homes and center-based child care programs. This training is grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support programs to improve children’s outcomes. The 4 sessions will cover the following: Module I. Budgets\, Projections\, and Planning\, Module II. Financial Reports and Internal Controls\, Module III.  Marketing\, and Module IV. Recruiting and Retaining Staff. \nStrengthening Business Practices is a 4-part training series. In registering for this class\, you are registering for ALL sessions. We will meet every other Tuesday beginning July 18\, 2023. Participation in ALL sessions is required. \nSession 1: Tuesday\, July 18       6:00 – 8:00 PM (in person) \nSession 2: Tuesday\, August 1    6:00 – 8:00 PM (in person) \nSession 3: Tuesday\, August 15  6:00 – 8:00 PM (in person) \nSession 4: Tuesday\, August 29 6:00 – 8:00 PM (in person) \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nNotice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!   \nLocation: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) \n908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY 40203 (Map) \nLevel 2   CDA 5  CC 7   Audience-All \n8 Credit Hours (8 Credit Hours for the entire series) \nBy attending a professional development opportunity\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. By registering for the event\, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/strengthening-business-practices-mini-series-session-one/
LOCATION:Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)\, 908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Director,Family Child Care
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DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230612T200000
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SUMMARY:FLIP IT: Transforming Challenging Behavior in Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator Darice Hancock: \nFLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple\, kind\, strength-based\, common sense\, and effective four-step process to address children’s day-to-day challenging behavior. The four steps are embodied in the FLIP mnemonic which stands for F – Feelings\, L – Limits\, I – Inquiries\, and P – Prompts. FLIP IT is nothing new\, but transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember\, is applicable in a variety of challenging situations\, and it is portable. \nNotice: This is an online class.  Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the training. This training will be conducted via Zoom\, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer\, phone\, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 2  CDA 3  CC 1  Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours \nBy attending a professional development opportunity\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. By registering for the event\, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/flip-it-transforming-challenging-behavior-in-young-children/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230218T100000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series): Session 2
DESCRIPTION:The Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in the fiscal and operational management of center-based child care programs. This training is grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support programs to improve children’s outcomes. This session will cover the last two modules of the series: Module III: Marketing Your Program and Module IV: Recruiting/ Retaining Staff. \nStrengthening Business Practices is a two-part training series. Registering for the first session also registers you for this session. Click here to register for this class. We will meet once a month for two months. Participation in both sessions is required. \nSession 1: Saturday\, January 28   10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (in person) Register \nSession 2: Saturday\, February 18   10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (in person) Register \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nNotice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office! \nLocation: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) \n908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY 40203 (Map) \nLevel 2   CDA 5  CC 7   Audience-All \n5 Credit Hours (10 Credit Hours for the entire series)
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/strengthening-business-practices-mini-series-session-2/
LOCATION:Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)\, 908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care
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DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20221129T175827Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series): Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in the fiscal and operational management of center-based child care programs. This training is grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support programs to improve children’s outcomes. This session will cover the first two modules of the series: Module I. Budgets\, Projections\, and Planning and Module II. Financial Reports and Internal Controls. \nStrengthening Business Practices is a two-part training series. In registering for this class\, you are registering for both sessions. We will meet once a month for two months. Participation in both sessions is required. \nSession 1: Saturday\, January 28   10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (in person) \nSession 2: Saturday\, February 18   10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (in person) \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nNotice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!   \nLocation: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) \n908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY 40203 (Map) \nLevel 2   CDA 5  CC 7   Audience-All \n5 Credit Hours (10 Credit Hours for the entire series) \nBy attending a professional development opportunity\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. By registering for the event\, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/strengthening-business-practices-mini-series-session-1/
LOCATION:Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)\, 908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20221128T214614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T214614Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Play in Social-Emotional Development
DESCRIPTION:To maximize academic gains in many schools\, play in early education is being pushed out or greatly reduced. However\, research increasingly recognizes that a balance that includes purposeful play is vital for developing strong social-emotional skills in the early childhood years. The focus of this training will be to discuss the importance of play for social-emotional development and discover practical\, age-appropriate strategies\, materials\, and creative opportunities you can easily incorporate into your center. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nNotice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!   \nLocation: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) \n908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY 40203 (Map) \nLevel 2   CDA 3  CC  1  Audience-Family Child Care \n2 Credit Hours \nBy attending a professional development opportunity\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. By registering for the event\, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/the-importance-of-play-in-social-emotional-development/
LOCATION:Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)\, 908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Family Child Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20221212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20221212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20220912T161310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T161310Z
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SUMMARY:FLIP IT: A 4-Step Process to Address Challenging Behavior
DESCRIPTION:FLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple\, kind\, strength-based\, common sense\, and effective four-step process to address children’s day-to-day challenging behavior. The four steps are embodied in the FLIP mnemonic which stands for F – Feelings\, L – Limits\, I – Inquiries\, and P – Prompts. FLIP IT is nothing new\, but transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember\, is applicable in a variety of challenging situations\, and it is portable. \nNotice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!   \nLocation: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) \n908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY 40203 (Map) \nLevel 2  CDA 3  CC 1  Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours \nBy attending a professional development opportunity\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. By registering for the event\, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/flip-it-a-4-step-process-to-address-challenging-behavior/
LOCATION:Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)\, 908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20221112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20221112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20220707T211351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T190830Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series) Session 4. Recruiting and Retaining Staff
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of center-based child care programs. These trainings are grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support program initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children. In this session\, we will develop effective job descriptions and discuss ways to recruit talented staff. We will also discuss how to conduct efficient interviews and establish a legally sound hiring processes as well as create an orientation for new employees and provide a comprehensive staff handbook. \nStrengthening Business Practices is an online series. In registering for this class\, you are registering for the entire four-part series. We will meet once a month for four months. Participation in all four sessions is required. \nSession 1: Saturday\, August 13   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 2: Saturday\, September 10   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 3: Saturday\, October 8   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 4: Saturday\, November 12   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nNotice: This is an online class.  Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the training. This training will be conducted via Zoom\, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer\, phone\, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 2   CDA 5  CC 7   Audience-All \n3 Credit Hours (12 Credit Hours for the entire 4-part series)
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/strengthening-business-practices-mini-series-session-4-recruiting-and-retaining-staff/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20221015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20220707T210926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T184332Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series) Session 3. Marketing Your Program
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of center-based child care programs. These trainings are grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support program initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children. In this session\, we will identify ways to market your program. \nStrengthening Business Practices is an online series. In registering for this class\, you are registering for the entire four-part series. We will meet once a month for four months. Participation in all four sessions is required. \nSession 1: Saturday\, August 13   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 2: Saturday\, September 10   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 3: Saturday\, October 15   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 4: Saturday\, November 12   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nNotice: This is an online class.  Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the training. This training will be conducted via Zoom\, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer\, phone\, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 2   CDA 5  CC 7   Audience-All \n3 Credit Hours (12 Credit Hours for the entire 4-part series)
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/strengthening-business-practices-mini-series-session-3-marketing-your-program/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20220722T180215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T144310Z
UID:10000966-1663696800-1663704000@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Family Child Care Community of Practice: The Power of Teacher-Child Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Six-month Community of Practice \nSeptember 2022 – March 2023 \nDay and Time: Second Tuesday of the month 6:00-8:00 pm*\nLocation: Virtual\nECE-TRIS credit approved\nCost: Free\n\nDescription: Every day you interact with children. Your decisions about what to say and do make a difference in their lives. You can enhance children’s learning and your effectiveness as a teacher if your “everyday” interactions become intentional and purposeful. We will discuss what powerful interactions are and how to use them\, the steps to creating powerful interactions\, and the benefits they have for everyone. This monthly Community of Practice is designed specifically for Family Child Care providers. This Community of Practice will be facilitated in collaboration with Darice Hancock and Trish Kite-Hannon. To learn more about this track and register\, please contact Darice Hancock at Darice-Hancock@4cforkids.com. \nThank you to our sponsors at the Prichard Committee for making this a free opportunity for our early childhood community. \n*The first COP session will be on the Third Tuesday of the month on September 20. \n 
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/family-child-care-community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20220707T210457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T191634Z
UID:10000953-1662804000-1662814800@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series) Session 2. Financial Reports and Internal Controls
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of center-based child care programs. These trainings are grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support program initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children. In this session\, we will discuss financial reports and identify ways to help you better manage your program’s finances. We will also identify what internal controls are in a child care setting and how they can strengthen the fiscal health of your program. \nStrengthening Business Practices is an online series. In registering for this class\, you are registering for the entire four-part series. We will meet once a month for four months. Participation in all four sessions is required. \nSession 1: Saturday\, August 13   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 2: Saturday\, September 10   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 3: Saturday\, October 8   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 4: Saturday\, November 12   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nNotice: This is an online class.  Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the training. This training will be conducted via Zoom\, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer\, phone\, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 2   CDA 5  CC 7   Audience-All \n3 Credit Hours (12 Credit Hours for the entire 4-part series)
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/strengthening-business-practices-mini-series-session-2-financial-reports-and-internal-controls/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20220707T210019Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series) Session 1: Budgets\, Projections\, and Planning
DESCRIPTION:The Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of center-based child care programs. These trainings are grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support program initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children. This session will focus on budgeting\, planning\, and projections specifically for child care businesses. Learn the value of developing a budget and how to use it for decision-making throughout the year. We will discuss how to project business costs and to plan strategically for future goals. \nStrengthening Business Practices is an online series. In registering for this class\, you are registering for the entire four-part series. We will meet once a month for four months. Participation in all four sessions is required. \nSession 1: Saturday\, August 13   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 2: Saturday\, September 10   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 3: Saturday\, October 8   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nSession 4: Saturday\, November 12   10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom) \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nNotice: This is an online class.  Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the training. This training will be conducted via Zoom\, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer\, phone\, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 2   CDA 5  CC 7   Audience-All \n3 Credit Hours (12 Credit Hours for the entire 4-part series)
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/strengthening-business-practices-mini-series-session-1-budgets-projections-and-planning/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20220406T143051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T141347Z
UID:10000817-1658340000-1658347200@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Handling Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:A family child care provider’s life is full of challenging verbal communications. While the thought of having difficult conversations might be daunting\, by preparing for them\, you’ll be confident to handle them in a timely and professional manner. \nNotice: This is an online class.  Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the training. This training will be conducted via Zoom\, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer\, phone\, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 3   CDA 4  CC 6   Audience-Family Child Care \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/handling-difficult-conversations/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:All,Family Child Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20220405T171543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T171543Z
UID:10000948-1653415200-1653422400@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Family Child Care Community of Practice: The Balancing Act of Self Care
DESCRIPTION:Family Child Care Community of Practice Session 5: The Balancing Act of Self Care\nThis course provides in-home providers with strategies on how to take care of themselves in order to be their best selves for their students and to avoid provider burnout. These strategies help providers take care of themselves within multiple aspects of their lives including healthier habits for bringing work home. This COP is for in-home child care providers only. \nThe Family Child Care Community of Practice will meet monthly on the third Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 pm EST. The cost is free. Each COP is approved for 2 hours of ECE-TRIS credit.  \nFor more information on our Communities of Practice\, go to www.4cforkids.org/training/communities-of-practice  \nFor more information on Family Child Care\, go to www.4cforkids.org/for-providers/family-child-care-homes \nFor a downloadable flyer\, click here. \nCOPs in 2022 are being planned as virtual events with the potential for in person opportunities in the future.  \nThank you to our sponsors at the Prichard Committee for making this a free opportunity for our early childhood community. \nNotice: This is an online class.  Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the session. This session will be conducted via Zoom\, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer\, phone\, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 2  CDA 6  CC 3  Audience-Family Child Care \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/family-child-care-community-of-practice-the-balancing-act-of-self-care/
CATEGORIES:All,Family Child Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20220309T173432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T173432Z
UID:10000802-1649786400-1649793600@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Family Child Care Community of Practice: Play Beyond the Playground
DESCRIPTION:Family Child Care Community of Practice Session 4: Play Beyond the Playground\nIt can be challenging to take young children outside—from naps to mealtimes and sunscreen to mittens\, a trip outdoors might feel like too much hassle. Additionally\, play outside may seem unruly\, overwhelming\, or lacking in learning opportunities. But outdoor play is worth the time and effort. This COP is for in-home child care providers only. \nThe Family Child Care Community of Practice will meet monthly on the third Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 pm EST. The cost is free. Each COP is approved for 2 hours of ECE-TRIS credit.  \nFor more information on our Communities of Practice\, go to www.4cforkids.org/training/communities-of-practice  \nFor more information on Family Child Care\, go to www.4cforkids.org/for-providers/family-child-care-homes \nFor a downloadable flyer\, click here. \nCOPs in 2022 are being planned as virtual events with the potential for in person opportunities in the future.  \nThank you to our sponsors at the Prichard Committee for making this a free opportunity for our early childhood community. \nNotice: This is an online class.  Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the session. This session will be conducted via Zoom\, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer\, phone\, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 2  CDA 1\, 2  CC 2  Audience-Family Child Care \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/family-child-care-community-of-practice-play-beyond-the-playground/
CATEGORIES:Family Child Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20211216T174815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T155810Z
UID:10000933-1647367200-1647374400@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Family Child Care Community of Practice: Troublesome Times and Transitions
DESCRIPTION:Family Child Care Community of Practice Session 3: Troublesome Times and Transitions\nHow do you manage behaviors and smoothly move from one activity to the next? Join us to share your ideas and learn lots of new ways to navigate through the most difficult times. This COP is for in-home child care providers only. \nThe Family Child Care Community of Practice will meet monthly on the third Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 pm EST. The cost is free. Each COP is approved for 2 hours of ECE-TRIS credit.  \nFor more information on our Communities of Practice\, go to www.4cforkids.org/training/communities-of-practice  \nFor more information on Family Child Care\, go to www.4cforkids.org/for-providers/family-child-care-homes \nFor a downloadable flyer\, click here. \nCOPs in 2022 are being planned as virtual events with the potential for in person opportunities in the future.  \nThank you to our sponsors at the Prichard Committee for making this a free opportunity for our early childhood community. \nNotice: This is an online class.  Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the session. This session will be conducted via Zoom\, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer\, phone\, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 3  CDA 1\, 5  CC 4  Audience-Family Child Care \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/family-child-care-community-of-practice-troublesome-times-and-transitions/
CATEGORIES:Family Child Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T234817
CREATED:20211207T170758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T143826Z
UID:10000923-1642528800-1642536000@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Family Child Care Community of Practice: Managing Mixed Ages
DESCRIPTION:Family Child Care Community of Practice Session 1: Managing Mixed Ages\nTeaching children in mixed-age groups sounds like a daunting task for educators\, but it shouldn’t! Take time to discuss with other in home providers how your classroom set up and daily schedule of activities can help manage working with mixed age groups. \nThe Family Child Care Community of Practice will meet monthly on the third Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 pm EST. The cost is free. Each COP is approved for 2 hours of ECE-TRIS credit.  \nFor more information on our Communities of Practice\, go to www.4cforkids.org/training/communities-of-practice  \nFor more information on Family Child Care\, go to www.4cforkids.org/for-providers/family-child-care-homes \nFor a downloadable flyer\, click here. \nCOPs in 2022 are being planned as virtual events with the potential for in person opportunities in the future.  \nThank you to our sponsors at the Prichard Committee for making this a free opportunity for our early childhood community. \nNotice: This is an online class.  Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the session. This session will be conducted via Zoom\, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer\, phone\, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 2  CDA 5  CC 7   Audience-Family Child Care \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/family-child-care-community-of-practice-managing-mixed-ages/
CATEGORIES:All,Family Child Care
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