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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
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SUMMARY:The Science of Sleep
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the basic science of sleep and its effect on a child’s growing brain and body. Discover how to set up your classroom environment to encourage a calm and restful naptime. \nLevel 2   CDA 1\, 2  CC 1\, 4   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours \nNotice: This is an in person class.   \nLocation: Shively Learning Academy \n1800 Neville Dr\, Louisville\, KY 40216. (Map) \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-science-of-sleep/
LOCATION:Shively Learning Academy\, 1800 Neville Drive\, Louisville\, KY\, 40216
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220601T195344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T195344Z
UID:10000819-1657650600-1657657800@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Families - Parental Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This training will go in depth about building parental resilience\, which is one of the 6 protective factors of the Kentucky Strengthening Families model. Strengthening Families is a strength-based approach that guides us in working with families to support the development of the family and child. Everyone experiences stress from time-to-time. Resilience is an attribute that helps us manage stressful situations. When families are resilient\, it can help ensure that they are on a trajectory of healthy\, positive outcomes. When educators understand the effects of stress on a family unit\, they will be able to understand how to support children and families for optimal outcomes. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement. \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. \nLevel 3   CDA 4 CC 6  Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/strengthening-families-parental-resilience/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220601T194020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T194020Z
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SUMMARY:Offering Authentic Materials and Loose Parts
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to invite children to play with engaging materials and become an intentional observer. This session will focus on selecting materials for your classroom using an enhanced view of children. Children deserve the opportunity to explore and create with rich and meaningful materials. Learn how to integrate loose parts into all areas of the classroom. \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 1   CDA 2  CC 4  Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/offering-authentic-materials-and-loose-parts/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220309T202738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T195252Z
UID:10000806-1656007200-1656014400@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:When Childhood Anxiety Leads to Challenging Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes anxiety can be very confusing to notice in a classroom that is often filled with busy children and sometimes it is not. We all have witnessed children going through separation anxiety\, but are there more types of anxiety that you should know about? This training will go over specific details that will help educators notice what anxiety can look like in children and strategies that can help the child cope. Understanding the different types of anxiety can also help families understand when to seek professional help and when extra support is needed. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council 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 3   CDA 2 CC 1   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/when-childhood-anxiety-leads-to-challenging-behaviors-2/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220405T203051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T022643Z
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SUMMARY:Parks and Play Day!
DESCRIPTION:Communities of Practice Session 6: Parks and Play Day!  \nParks\, Play\, and Parents is a highly interactive in-person session delivered at Broad Run Park. During this session\, participants will explore the power of play by investigating the park and engaging in hands-on learning. During our time together we will reflect upon the importance of play in our lives and learn how to share the value of play with parents. The participants will engage in nature observations and explore the park with guides to discover firsthand the benefits nature can add to your life! By the end of the session\, early childhood professionals will know how to plan for outdoor adventure and play-based experiences with families in their care and community! \nOur Communities of Practice have been meeting monthly since January 2022. This professional development opportunity is the culminating event for our spring 2022 Communities of Practice. The cost is free. Each COP is approved for 2 hours of ECE-TRIS credit.  \nLocation: Broad Run Park\, Ogle Foundation Woodland Pavilion\, 11551 Bardstown Rd. Louisville\, KY 40291\nBroad Run Park\, Woodland Pavilion \nFor more information on our Communities of Practice\, go to www.4cforkids.org/training/communities-of-practice  \nThank you to our sponsors at the Prichard Committee for making this a free opportunity for our early childhood community. \nAll classes are on Eastern Standard Time. \nLevel 3  CDA 3\, 4  CC 1\, 6  Audience-All \n2.5 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/parks-and-play-day/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220405T195913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T124630Z
UID:10000951-1654626600-1654806600@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This six hour professional development workshop provides overviews of child abuse/neglect\, developmentally appropriate practices\, and health & safety practices. It is required of all new child care staff within the first 90 days of hire. This class will be taught in two 2-hour zoom classes with homework in between for a total of 6 hours of content. You must be able to participate in both classes (Tuesday\, June 7 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Thursday\, June 9 6:30 – 8:30 PM) and complete the required assignment to receive credit for this class. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council 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 1 CDA 1\,2\,3\,8 CC 1\,2\,4 Audience-All \n6 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/orientation-13/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220405T193223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T193223Z
UID:10000950-1654192800-1654200000@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Supporting STARS Series: Family Engagement - Good beginnings never end!
DESCRIPTION:We all know that when families are involved in a child’s learning process\, the child does better mentally and physically\, today and tomorrow. That is why family engagement is a big component to the Early Childcare profession. Family engagement activities have many benefits that support the center\, child\, family\, and community. When Family engagement activities are implemented they can be used as a great starting point to build relationships with families in a meaningful way that will support child development but\, it doesn’t end there!. Knowing how to work with families from a strength based approach can have very effective results that will have lasting impact on children and their families that will create strong communities. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council 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 3   CDA 4  CC 6   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/supporting-stars-series-family-engagement-good-beginnings-never-end-2/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220405T172215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T172215Z
UID:10000949-1653588000-1653595200@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:The Hundred Languages of Children
DESCRIPTION:Participants will explore the Reggio Emilia concept of “the hundred languages of children” by exploring materials and engaging in small group discussion about how to provide opportunities for children to express themselves through different art media and play invitations in the classroom. Children are naturally creative beings and deserve to learn and express themselves in multiple ways! \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 2  CC 4   Audience- All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/the-hundred-languages-of-children/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220405T165911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T165911Z
UID:10000946-1653328800-1653336000@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
DESCRIPTION:This training was designed for child care providers and staff on recognition and prevention Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma. Participants will learn the early signs of maltreatment and the various injuries and conditions that may result from vigorous shaking\, slamming or impacting the head of an infant or young child. They will also be provided tools for dealing with a crying infant and ways to share information with parents to prevent abuse from occurring. Training objectives are to review the statistics of abusive head trauma; to define and describe abusive head trauma and its associated injuries; to discuss risk factors and prevention\, and to understand the outcomes for victims. \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. \nLicensed and Certified Child Care providers are now required to obtain a minimum of 1.5 clock hours of training every 5 years in the area of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma. \nLevel 1 CDA 1 CC 2\,4 Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/pediatric-abusive-head-trauma-6/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220519T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220405T162751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T162751Z
UID:10000945-1652963400-1652970600@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice: Taking it Outside!
DESCRIPTION:Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice Session 5: Taking it outside!\n\nThis training is to help educators to think about how children can use outside as a platform for learning. In this session\, educators will explore what an outdoor classroom can offer children v/s inside a classroom. Teachers will go in-depth about how to recognize the different types of learning that happens in a natural environment. When the environment is set up with intentionality children are able to understand what the environment is telling them to do. In addition practitioners will brainstorm ideas on how they can offer and/or enhance their outdoor space that facilitates learning just like a typical classroom that supports curiosity\, imagination\, and interactions with peers. \nThe Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice will meet monthly on the third Thursday from 12:30-2:30 pm EST through June 2022. 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 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 Lift a Life Foundation and Metro United Way 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 3  CC 1\, 4   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/nature-inquiry-community-of-practice-taking-it-outside/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220512T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220512T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220405T151014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T151014Z
UID:10000811-1652373000-1652380200@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:The Joys of Teaching Community of Practice: Partnering with Families by using Strengthening Families Approach!
DESCRIPTION:Joys of Teaching Community of Practice Session 4: Partnering with Families by using Strengthening Families Approach!\nFamilies are the expert on their child! Join our monthly\, Joys of Teaching Community of Practice to discuss how we can strengthen our partnerships with families by using the KY Strengthening Families Framework. The more you know and understand about the environment\, culture\, and everyday experiences of the children and families\, the easier it will be to build genuine connections with families and work together to support their children. By the end of the session\, you will become aware of the Strengthening Families framework including the six KY protective factors and learn how to create environments that are inclusive of families and their culture. \nThe Joys of Teaching Community of Practice will meet monthly on the fourth Thursday from 4:30-6:30 pm EST through June 2022. 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 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 Lift a Life Foundation and Metro United Way 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 4  CC 6  Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/the-joys-of-teaching-community-of-practice-partnering-with-families-by-using-strengthening-families-approach/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220405T133556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T185522Z
UID:10000810-1651773600-1651780800@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Families: Concrete Support in Times of Need
DESCRIPTION:Promoting strong\, healthy family relationships provides far-reaching benefits that go beyond the family itself. Healthy families lead to healthy children\, communities and economic prosperity. Strengthening Families Concrete Support in Times of Need will help you connect families to resources in times of need. Every family\, at some point\, needs support. “A time of need” can be described as the birth of a child\, supporting a child with special needs\, choosing the right center or school for the family needs\, trauma\, mental illness\, violence or poverty. This session aims to educate providers on how to strengthen the family’s ability to access services and advocate for their needs. By the end of the session providers will know how to direct families to early intervention supports\, and access 211 which is the Louisville\, KY based essential community services hotline. Lastly\, after attending this session you will be able to leverage the natural strengths of a family by asking powerful positive questions upon enrollment that foster deep connections from the start! \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement. \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. \nLevel 3   CDA 4 CC 6  Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/strengthening-families-concrete-support-in-times-of-need/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220427T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220427T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220309T210854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T121038Z
UID:10000808-1651077000-1651084200@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Joys of Teaching Community of Practice: Promoting a Culture of Self-Care by Building Resilience\, Before\, During and After a Crisis!
DESCRIPTION:Joys of Teaching Community of Practice Session 4: Promoting a Culture of Self-Care by Building Resilience\, Before\, During and After a Crisis!\nTaking care of yourself is an important part of being a caregiver. It can be challenging to prioritize time for yourself when you have so many other things in your life to tend too and COVID-19 only magnified this existing challenge. If you are not feeling well\, healthy\, and nurtured\, your stress and fatigue can impact others including the children in your care and your colleagues. It can be easy to forget that adults influence the climate in their classrooms and contribute greatly to the school culture. With some intention and best practices\, even the most stressful situations can be managed by adults to ensure that the school environment is one of peace and safety where all can thrive. This session will introduce educators to the concept of healthy stress\, unhealthy stress and chronic stress. Not all stressful events lead to harmful outcomes including COVID-19. During our two hours together we will explore practices that reduce stress and build resilience. In addition we will discuss research on COVID-19 and how vulnerable populations experience adversity at higher rates due to COVID-19. Resilience is one way we can combat the impact COVID-19 continues to have on our children\, families and friends. Resilience is not a trait we are born with or without\, it is a skillset we can develop by focusing on the following six areas: self-awareness\, self-regulation\, mental agility\, strengths of character\, connection and optimism. Resilience is one small way we can buffer stress and create classroom climates that are rooted in social-emotional learning. This session will provide folks with lots of opportunity to chat about what works for them with regard to self-care and identify many ways in which they can cultivate their skills of resilience. \nThe Joys of Teaching Community of Practice will meet monthly on the fourth Thursday from 4:30-6:30 pm EST through June 2022. 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 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 Lift a Life Foundation and Metro United Way 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 5\, 6  CC 3   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/joys-of-teaching-community-of-practice-promoting-a-culture-of-self-care-by-building-resilience-before-during-and-after-a-crisis/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220419T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220309T184635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T205219Z
UID:10000804-1650389400-1650398400@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Handling Challenging Behaviors by Building Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:This training will cover an overview of behaviors\, resiliency\, and strategies to use in the classroom to assist with decreasing challenging behaviors. After discussing common challenging behaviors that take place in early childhood classrooms\, participants will have the opportunity to participate in group discussions about strategies to support those children and the classroom. These topics will lead to deeper learning on how identifying behaviors and using effective and consistent strategies will foster connections and lead to regulation and resiliency. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council 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 3   CDA 3  CC 1   Audience-All \n2.5 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/handling-challenging-behaviors-by-building-resiliency/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220309T182357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T182357Z
UID:10000803-1650099600-1650123000@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This six hour professional development workshop provides overviews of child abuse/neglect\, developmentally appropriate practices\, and health & safety practices. It is required of all new child care staff within the first 90 days of hire. \nNotice: This is an in person class.  A 30 minute lunch break will be provided. Lunch is on your own. \nLocation: South Central Library (7300 Jefferson Blvd. Louisville\, KY 40219) \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nLevel 1 CDA 1\,2\,3\,8 CC 1\,2\,4 Audience-All \n6 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/orientation-12/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220309T172036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T172036Z
UID:10000941-1649700000-1649707200@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Families: Social and Emotional Competence of Children
DESCRIPTION:This training will help you understand how to support children in learning how to positively interact with others\, self-regulating their behaviors\, and effectively communicating their feelings – all of which have positive impacts on their relationships with family members\, other adults\, and peers. Challenging behaviors or delayed development can create extra stress for families\, so early identification and support for both parents and the child are critical to keep children on track. It’s never easy to start these conversations\, and it can be hard to find the right resources. Join 4-C to discover some talking points\, local resources\, and more! By the end of the session\, you will feel more confident in understanding social-emotional development\, and in your ability to refer families to needed resources as challenges arise. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement. \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. \nLevel 3   CDA 3\, 4 CC 6  Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/strengthening-families-social-and-emotional-competence-of-children-2/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20220309T170136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T170136Z
UID:10000940-1649354400-1649361600@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Preventing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
DESCRIPTION:This training will focus on understanding and recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect\, including Shaken Baby Syndrome. Learn what actions are required of child care providers in reporting suspected abuse. \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 1   CDA 1  CC 2   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours \n 
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/preventing-and-reporting-child-abuse-and-neglect/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211216T214743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T202944Z
UID:10000938-1648576800-1648584000@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:When Childhood Anxiety Leads to Challenging Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Sold Out – \nSometimes anxiety can be very confusing to notice in a classroom that is often filled with busy children and sometimes it is not. We all have witnessed children going through separation anxiety but\, there more anxiety that you should know about? This training will go over specific details that will help educators notice what anxiety can look like in children and strategies that can help the child cope. Understanding the different types of anxiety can also help families understand when to seek professional help and when extra support is needed. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council 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 3   CDA 2 CC 1   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/when-childhood-anxiety-leads-to-challenging-behaviors/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220324T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220324T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211216T171210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T171210Z
UID:10000801-1648139400-1648146600@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Joys of Teaching Community of Practice: Observing\, planning\, and creating meaningful learning!
DESCRIPTION:Joys of Teaching Community of Practice Session 3: Observing\, planning\, and creating meaningful learning! \nObservation is a choice and requires interpretation! Join this community of practice to discover the skills of observing with joy! Observation involves being specific\, noticing details\, describing the details of the tone or mood within the observation. All observations have a beginning\, middle and end and occur within the context of a relationship. During this session\, educators will explore how observing children allows adults to become more aware of the child and their unique way of noticing\, playing and growing. This type of observation allows educators to not only notice the children’s skills and knowledge but also their thinking or ideas. By the end of the session\, educators will know how\, where and why to observe and will have some simple next steps for making learning visible. \nThe Joys of Teaching Community of Practice will meet monthly on the fourth Thursday from 4:30-6:30 pm EST through June 2022. 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 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 Lift a Life Foundation and Metro United Way 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 2\, 3  CC 4\, 5   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/joys-of-teaching-community-of-practice-observing-planning-and-creating-meaningful-learning/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220317T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220317T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211216T174007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T174007Z
UID:10000932-1647520200-1647527400@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice: How children's natural selection of play supports social and emotional development
DESCRIPTION:Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice Session 3: How children’s natural selection of play supports social and emotional development\nLearn how nature can support children’s social and emotional development and how children will naturally select materials that support their learning. Nature can lend itself to children who need to calm down and support self regulation. When using nature as a self regulation tool\, children can develop a deep connection that can be used as a way to connect and disconnect when needed. \nThe Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice will meet monthly on the third Thursday from 12:30-2:30 pm EST through June 2022. 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 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 Lift a Life Foundation and Metro United Way 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 2\, 3  CC 4   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/nature-inquiry-community-of-practice-how-childrens-natural-selection-of-play-supports-social-and-emotional-development/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211216T203627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T135524Z
UID:10000934-1646677800-1646857800@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This six hour professional development workshop provides overviews of child abuse/neglect\, developmentally appropriate practices\, and health & safety practices. It is required of all new child care staff within the first 90 days of hire. This class will be taught in two 2-hour zoom classes with homework in between for a total of 6 hours of content. You must be able to participate in both classes (Monday\, March 7 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Wednesday\, March 9 6:30 – 8:30 PM) and complete the required assignment to receive credit for this class. \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 1 CDA 1\,2\,3\,8 CC 1\,2\,4 Audience-All \n6 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/orientation-11/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20210924T193821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T162528Z
UID:10000909-1646071200-1646078400@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
DESCRIPTION:This training was designed for child care providers and staff on recognition and prevention Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma. Participants will learn the early signs of maltreatment and the various injuries and conditions that may result from vigorous shaking\, slamming or impacting the head of an infant or young child. They will also be provided tools for dealing with a crying infant and ways to share information with parents to prevent abuse from occurring. Training objectives are to review the statistics of abusive head trauma; to define and describe abusive head trauma and its associated injuries; to discuss risk factors and prevention\, and to understand the outcomes for victims. \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. \nLicensed and Certified Child Care providers are now required to obtain a minimum of 1.5 clock hours of training every 5 years in the area of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma. \nLevel 1 CDA 1 CC 2\,4 Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/pediatric-abusive-head-trauma-5/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211214T162107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T192604Z
UID:10000796-1645869600-1645876800@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Supporting STARS Series: Family Engagement - Good beginnings never end!
DESCRIPTION:We all know that when families are involved in a child’s learning process\, the child does better mentally and physically\, today and tomorrow. That is why family engagement is a big component to the Early Childcare profession. Family engagement activities have many benefits that support the center\, child\, family\, and community. When Family engagement activities are implemented they can be used as a great starting point to build relationships with families in a meaningful way that will support child development but\, it doesn’t end there!. Knowing how to work with families from a strength based approach can have very effective results that will have lasting impact on children and their families that will create strong communities. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council 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 3   CDA 4  CC 6   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/supporting-stars-series-family-engagement-good-beginnings-never-end/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211214T141819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T141819Z
UID:10000795-1645720200-1645727400@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Joys of Teaching Community of Practice: Nurturing child growth and development by understanding play!
DESCRIPTION:Joys of Teaching Community of Practice Session 2: Nurturing child growth and development by understanding play! \nPlay belongs at the core of all early classrooms! Everyone has creative potential\, and each individual\, child and adult\, has a developmental need to express creativity. Join this community of practice to discuss how you can promote play and creative expressions within your learning environments. During this session\, teachers will explore how play promotes development and is a natural way to form relationships with others. By observing children in play\, educators can learn more about children\, their interests and current developmental needs. This session will offer insights into observing children’s eagerness to learn. By the end of the session\, participants will know that development occurs in an orderly sequence\, involves the individual rates of the person developing and is influenced by the environment. \nThe Joys of Teaching Community of Practice will meet monthly on the fourth Thursday from 4:30-6:30 pm EST through June 2022. 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 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 Lift a Life Foundation and Metro United Way 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\, 8  CC 1\, 4   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/joys-of-teaching-community-of-practice-nurturing-child-growth-and-development-by-understanding-play/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211214T135853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T165334Z
UID:10000794-1645552800-1645560000@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:The Building Blocks for Early Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Learn to deepen the connection between young children’s natural play and early reading skills. Foster a rich environment of literacy in your preschool classroom. Discuss examples of how young children build the foundation for symbolic thinking through pretend play\, art\, drawing\, and construction and how these are essential pre-reading skills. Discover new ways to bring more literacy opportunities into your classroom. \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 2  CC 4   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/the-building-blocks-for-early-literacy/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220217T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211213T224821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T224821Z
UID:10000793-1645101000-1645108200@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice: Green Spaces in an Urban Setting
DESCRIPTION:Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice Session 2: Green Spaces in an Urban Setting\nDive deep into children’s rights to play and how to support nature play in an urban setting. During brainstorming sessions\, participants will use a risk management protocol to think about the barriers that they have to access nature and what would it take to mitigate risk. Participants will also reimagine their playground and what could be done to allow more natural material for the children to use in their play and the importance of green spaces. \nThe Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice will meet monthly on the third Thursday from 12:30-2:30 pm EST through June 2022. 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 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 Lift a Life Foundation and Metro United Way 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  CC 4   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/nature-inquiry-community-of-practice-green-spaces-in-an-urban-setting/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211208T210201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T153210Z
UID:10000928-1644256800-1644264000@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:An Emergent Curriculum for Emerging Learners
DESCRIPTION:Are you fascinated by children’s thinking? Do you want to become more equitable in your practice? If you answered yes to one of the questions then this training is just for you! This session will encourage teachers to explore more of the ideas that are provoked by children. When children learn what they want to learn about\, they find their love for learning. This training will explore many different ways that educators can achieve a curriculum that supports all emerging learners in the class. Reflection will also be used to facilitate discussion and to get educators thinking of how to use children’s interest as a part of the curriculum while offering equitable practices. \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 2\, 3  CC 4   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/an-emergent-curriculum-for-emerging-learners/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211208T202832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T151632Z
UID:10000927-1643652000-1643659200@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:School Readiness Series - Social and Emotional Development - The Nature Way!
DESCRIPTION:Have you noticed how eager children are to go outside? Children naturally want to be outside. So\, why not encourage more play outside when there are so many benefits beyond the frivolous thoughts of outdoor play? This training will focus on understanding the importance of how nature allows children experiences that support their social and emotional development. In addition\, educators will gain a better understanding on how to see children use nature as an important factor for self regulation through small group and large group play. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council 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 3   CDA 2\, 3  CC 4   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/social-and-emotional-development-the-nature-way/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20220122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234247
CREATED:20211208T192354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T205849Z
UID:10000924-1642845600-1642852800@www.4cforkids.org
SUMMARY:Supporting STARS Series: Observing and assessing! Mastering the process of child assessment using a Creative Curriculum Framework
DESCRIPTION:All child assessment starts with understanding how children learn and develop. Participants will be introduced to the principles of child growth and development and will work to apply the assessment cycle throughout the session. Learn the four step assessment cycle; step one\, observe children often\, and in appropriate context\, step two\, analyze the observations\, and make choices for how to respond\, step three\, evaluate the observation using child growth and development principles\, step four\, summarize\, plan and communicate. After attending the session\, the educators will be able to observe\, analyze\, and evaluate using a developmental appropriate framework which will allow the educator to plan for the individual needs of the child. These essential skills will allow educators to assess children. This session is appropriate for toddler and preschool educators who use a child-assessment tool. All participants will be asked to observe their children in advance of the session\, and bring their detailed observations to the session for a reflective exercise. The participants will also be expected to read a short piece of text prior to the session titled: Learn to See Childhood as a Time to Construct Meaning which emphasizes the significance of observation and learning with children. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council 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. This class includes a pre-work assignment. You complete the assignment prior to class to receive full credit. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.  \nLevel 3   CDA 7\, 8  CC 1\, 5   Audience-All \n3 Credit Hours
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/supporting-stars-series-observing-and-assessing-mastering-the-process-of-child-assessment-using-a-creative-curriculum-framework/
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
END:VEVENT
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