When Childhood Anxiety Leads to Challenging Behaviors: Classroom Strategies to Support Anxious Children
2021-04-27 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Practitioners are often overwhelmed with behaviors created by anxiety, which can look like social isolation, school refusal or aggression. Most educators don’t receive training on this chronic condition. Participants will learn to identify the symptoms and behaviors of the different types of anxiety, and anxiety in relation to Adverse Childhood Experiences. Participants will learn strategies to assist a child with anxiety in the classroom, and learn strategies that parents can implement to help the child succeed at home and in the classroom. They will also participate in self-reflective activities for determining levels of anxiety, along with strategies to avoid that are commonly used in child care or classroom settings.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Lift a Life Foundation.
Notice: 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.
Level 3 CDA 2 CC 1 Audience-All
1.5 Credit Hours

What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel - Little Bodies and Big Emotions
2021-05-11 18:00 - 19:30
Bring a little Mr. Rogers back to your classroom! Published by Mr. Rogers and his company Family Communications, this workshop offers helpful ways to think about our own adult anger and self-control as well as our children’s. Through discussion and experiential activities, we will help children “catch” the message that they can stop from doing something that might hurt and then choose to do something that doesn’t hurt anyone.
Notice: 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.
Credit Hours 2 (with pre-work) Level 2 CDA 3 CC 1 Audience-Preschool, School-Age

Orientation
2021-05-24 18:00 - 2021-05-26 20:00
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, May 24 6:00 – 8:00 PM and Wednesday, May 26 6:00 – 8:00 PM) and complete the required assignment to receive credit for this class.
Notice: 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.
Level 1 CDA 1,2,3,8 CC 1,2,4 Audience-All
6 Credit Hours

Family Engagement
2021-06-01 16:30 - 18:30
Family engagement is about keeping connected to your families. What are the barriers to families being engaged in your program? Time, schedules, transportation, and cost are just a few. How can we leverage virtual platforms to reduce these practical barriers for families? How can we use virtual platforms to engage in meaningful interactions with families while supporting child-to-parent relationships? Join us to learn what other programs across the nation have done to connect with families in new and innovative ways. 4-C aims to give you some very practical examples of how to leverage technology in serving your families. In addition we hope to provide you with some considerations with redefining your family engagement moving beyond the basics and into the exceptional.
This 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.
Notice: 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.
Level 3 CDA 4 CC 6 Audience-All
3 Credit Hours (with pre-work)

Strengthening Families Series - Parental Resilience
2021-06-16 17:30 - 19:30
Parental Resilience is the belief that families have the courage to get through stressful times and navigate a crisis. Our parental resilience has been tested and pushed to its limit over the past year. From NTI to working from home, our families have been demonstrating a tireless commitment to their children and the workforce. Let’s discuss what each of us can do to support families and recognize this courage. 4-C hopes this session will examine your understanding of resilience, which is not an innate gift that one receives at birth but instead is a skill we can all develop with intentionality. By the end of the session you will be able to define resilience and will be able to apply concrete skills that support the development of resilience.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
Notice: 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.
Level 3 CDA 4 CC 6 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

The 5th Annual Heart Centered Teaching Virtual Institute - Planting a Seed of Care: Day One
2021-07-20 17:30 - 20:00
Be Inspired! Creating a new space for Early Childhood educators with vision and purpose.
Come join us for an inspiring dialogue about the work of the educator as a pedagogical leader. Our journey begins with our story, weaving the threads from our life as an educator and the experiences we have encountered.
• Reimagining our work in the field of early childhood education creates a new landscape for children and families. We will journey together through the lens of the learner. Captivating our hearts and minds as we listen, share, and discover new ways of wholehearted living with purpose.
• Re-igniting hope, amplifying teachers’ voices, and creating a vision for a better tomorrow.
• Come be re-centered, re-connected and refreshed as we breathe deeply, laugh heartily and learn together. Are you ready to be inspired?
Keynote Speaker Kelly Ramsey

Click here to learn more about the Heart Centered Teaching Institute.
July 20, 2021 Day One: Keynote Speaker Kelly Ramsey – Tickets below
July 24, 2021 Day Two: Featured Speaker Nadia Jaboneta – Get tickets
July 27, 2021 Day Three: Featured Speaker Rusty Keeler – Get tickets
Attend one day for $10 or all three for $25. Scholarships are available. To request a scholarship, email Brenda Withrow, Professional Development Specialist, at brenda-withrow@4cforkids.com.

The 5th Annual Heart Centered Teaching Virtual Institute - Planting a Seed of Care: Day Three
2021-07-27 17:30 - 20:00
Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes?
Go to the heart of risk-taking and children. As parents and educators working with young children, we all have boundaries and feelings around what risky play should be allowed. Examine the cage of boundaries that we have created for ourselves and our children. Challenge each other to rattle our cage and discover where the lines are movable. In our role as educators and caretakers, when we allow children to play and confront risk on their own terms, we see them develop, hold their locus of control and make choices on how to navigate the bumpy terrain of a situation. What better teaching tool for life is there?
Featured Speaker Rusty Keeler

Click here to learn more about the Heart Centered Teaching Institute.
July 20, 2021 Day One: Keynote Speaker Kelly Ramsey – Get tickets
July 24, 2021 Day Two: Featured Speaker Nadia Jaboneta – Get tickets
July 27, 2021 Day Three: Featured Speaker Rusty Keeler – Tickets below
Attend one day for $10 or all three for $25. Scholarships are available. To request a scholarship, email Brenda Withrow, Professional Development Specialist, at brenda-withrow@4cforkids.com.

Orientation
2021-08-09 18:00 - 2021-08-11 20:00
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, August 9 6:00 – 8:00 PM and Wednesday, August 11 6:00 – 8:00 PM) and complete the required assignment to receive credit for this class.
Notice: 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.
Level 1 CDA 1,2,3,8 CC 1,2,4 Audience-All
6 Credit Hours

The 5th Annual Heart Centered Teaching Virtual Institute - Planting a Seed of Care: Day Two
2021-08-10 17:30 - 20:00
Schemas and Social Connections
Join Nadia Jaboneta and Brian Silveira as they share stories and approaches that transform teachers’ views of children’s competence. Through these stories we will learn about the profound importance of brain development and schema explorations during play and its connection to children’s eagerness for relationships. You will hear engaging ideas about children of all ages, and the roles you can play to enhance the teaching and learning process and your own engagement and joy in your work.
Featured Speakers Nadia Jaboneta & Brian Silveira

Click here to learn more about the Heart Centered Teaching Institute.
July 20, 2021 Day One: Keynote Speaker Kelly Ramsey – Get tickets
Rescheduled to August 10, 2021 Day Two: Featured Speakers Nadia Jaboneta and Brian Silveira – Tickets below
July 27, 2021 Day Three: Featured Speaker Rusty Keeler – Get tickets
Attend one day for $10 or all three for $25. Scholarships are available. To request a scholarship, email Brenda Withrow, Professional Development Specialist, at brenda-withrow@4cforkids.com.

Parks, play and parents! Let’s get outdoors and discover the power of play for children and families!
2021-08-14 10:00 - 12:00
Parks, play and Parents is a highly interactive in-person session delivered at Broadrun Park. During this session 4-C and 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. By the end of the two hour outdoor experience each early childhood educator will know how to plan for outdoor adventure and play-based experiences with families in their care and community!
Notice: This is an in person class conducted at the Broadrun Park, Ogle Foundation Woodland Pavilion 11551 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40291.
Level 3 CDA 2, 4 CC 1, 6 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Strengthening Families: Social and Emotional Competence of Children
2021-08-17 17:30 - 19:30
Social and Emotional Competence of Children 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.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
Notice: 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.
Level 3 CDA 4 CC 6 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Ready, Set, Play!
2021-08-18 13:00 - 15:00
Are you looking for ways to support children’s diverse play? Understanding that children’s play is serious work and provides a foundation and how positive play experiences will create connections in life. Children often play in a way that can be wild and crazy, but understanding the reasons behind play will make you consider play as a fundamental foundation for learning. This training session will encourage teachers to rethink of how they allow children to play or not to play with their peers. We will discuss the benefits of how big body play, risky play and rough and tumble contribute to healthy development for children.
Notice: 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.
Level 2 CDA 2, 7 CC 1, 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education in Action: The Early Years
2021-08-19 18:00 - 20:00
4-C is excited to share a powerful and deeply profound film about anti-bias education in early childhood. The 48 minute film, Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education in Action: the Early Years, is inspired by the work of educators implementing anti-bias education for young children seeking a more just world. View the film on your own time and then join us for a debrief of our collective learning with featured speakers and the film’s director. Please join us, along with Nadia Jaboneta, Brian Silveira, and John Nimmo, for a reflective dialogue and deep dive into the work of the featured educators.
Anti-bias education places diversity and equity goals at the heart of everything we do in early childhood. This film recognizes that very young children are observing, experiencing, and actively making sense of social identities and biases. Children have a deep and empathetic sense of fairness. Let’s discover what we can do to strengthen the voice of children and create a more just world.
Notice: 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.
Level 3 CDA 3 CC 1, 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
Watch a trailer for the film.

Supporting the Development of Creativity
2021-09-07 18:00 - 19:30
Join 4-C for a highly interactive virtual session on creativity. Through hands-on exploration participants will learn how to promote process driven experiences that nurture creativity and foster development in a variety of domains. Together the group will explore and reflect upon the famous and well known 100 Languages of Children poem to reconsider how to offer invitations, activities, and experiences that are open-ended, creative and child-centered. By the end of the session, the participants will understand the value of process versus product art and be able to connect open ended experiences to developmental areas. This essential skill will help the educators use a whole-child approach when creating classroom experiences for children.
Notice: 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.
Credit Hours 1.5
Level 3 CDA 2 CC 1, 4 Audience-All

Strengthening Families-Social Connections
2021-09-20 17:30 - 19:30
Social Connections will help you explore the value of how friends, family members, neighbors, and community members provide emotional support for young, growing families. These social connections help families solve problems, offer parenting advice, and give concrete assistance to parents. Discover ways in which you and your staff can tap into the social network of families within your care. Networks of support are essential to parents, and are one of the six Kentucky Protective Factors. These lifelong connections help Kentucky families thrive. By the end of the session, you will have three to five new strategies for strengthening your family’s social connections.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
Notice: 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.
Level 3 CDA 4 CC 6 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

The Nature Way - Supporting Social and Emotional Development
2021-09-25 10:00 - 12:00
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 not being seen as important as indoor play? This session will focus on how nature has the natural ability to offer children experiences that support their social and emotional development through their play. Educators will gain a better understanding of the benefits and ideas on how to set up the outside environment that encourages self regulation through large group and small group facilitation.
Notice: 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.
Level 2 CDA 3, 7 CC 1, 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
2021-09-27 18:00 - 20:00
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.
Notice: 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.
Licensed 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.
Level 1 CDA 1 CC 2,4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Strengthening Families - Knowledge of Child Development
2021-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Accurate information about child development and appropriate expectations for children’s behavior at every age help parents see their children and youth in a positive light and promote their healthy development. Information can come from many sources, including family members as well as parent education classes and surfing the internet. Studies show information is most effective when it comes at the precise time parents need it to understand their own children. Parents who experienced harsh discipline or other negative childhood experiences may need extra help to change the parenting patterns they learned as children. Please join us to learn more about how you as an early childhood professional can support families for optimal outcomes for their family and community.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
Notice: 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.
Level 2 CDA 4, 8 CC 1, 6 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Why is Center Time so Important?
2021-10-12 18:00 - 20:00
Center time is such a vital part of the day where children are concerned – how they are set up, the amount of time spent in them, and the number of children allowed inside them. Something to think about: Do you have time limits, or limits to the number of children you allow in the centers? How do you end a child’s play in a center when it’s time to transition to a new activity? Do you use bells or timers? Do you have them leave for another center before they are finished? Or do you allow them the time they need to complete what they are working on. This is such a big part of a child’s work and needs to be given full attention too. It also frees you up to do those most important observations that you need to make time to do. Please bring your favorite table activity to the table as there will be time to play.
Notice: 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.
Level 1 CDA 1, 3 CC 1, 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Orientation
2021-10-25 18:00 - 2021-10-27 20:00
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, October 25 6:00 – 8:00 PM and Wednesday, October 27 6:00 – 8:00 PM) and complete the required assignment to receive credit for this class.
Notice: 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.
Level 1 CDA 1,2,3,8 CC 1,2,4 Audience-All
6 Credit Hours

Strengthening Families: Nurture and Attachment
2021-11-04 18:00 - 20:00
This training will provide ECE educators with knowledge about the importance of nurture and attachment from the Kentucky Strengthening Families model. Research shows that babies who receive affection and nurturing from their parents have the best chance of developing into children, teens and adults who are happy, healthy and possess individual-level protective factors, such as relational, self-regulation and problem solving skills. When the parent-child relationship is strong, a family will thrive under any condition and abuse would be less likely to occur. As ECE providers are in contact with parents on a regular basis, it is important to recognize, model and support positive interactions for optimal outcomes for the families that are in our community.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
Notice: 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.
Level 2 CDA 4 CC 5 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Who has the Power?
2021-11-18 18:00 - 20:00
Have you wondered if you have the power or if the child has the power? Have you ever seen toddlers become clingy and want their independence at the same time? Have you seen preschoolers insert their power in social situations but still seek an adult for comfort? These behaviors can be challenging and hard to navigate at times. This training will discuss how children are discovering the power they have and how difficult that can be for them with their peers and for the teacher. Participants will focus on learning the development behind the behaviors and how to scaffold their learning for optimal development.
Notice: 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.
Level 2 CDA 2, 7 CC 1, 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Orientation
2021-12-06 18:30 - 2021-12-08 20:30
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, December 6 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Wednesday, December 8 6:30 – 8:30 PM) and complete the required assignment to receive credit for this class.
Notice: 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.
Level 1 CDA 1,2,3,8 CC 1,2,4 Audience-All
6 Credit Hours

Tip of the Iceberg: Understanding Challenging Behavior in Young Children
2021-12-07 18:00 - 20:00
Learn how to meet the needs of the whole child, understanding that all behavior is a form of communication, and examining our own reactions & behaviors. Use the CSEFEL pyramid model to focus on strategies to support at-risk children in the classroom.
Notice: 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.
Level 2 CDA 3, 7 CC 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Supporting STARS Series: Incorporating Benchmarks and Standards into Curriculum
2021-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
This training will enable early care and education professionals to become more knowledgeable in providing the experiences to help children reach their full potential. Kentucky envisions learning as a continuum, beginning at birth and continuing throughout life. One way that Kentucky has done this is by developing a shared set of expectations for young children, drawn from current research, to provide the foundation for competencies critical to ensuring later academic success known as benchmarks and standards. This session will go in depth about how to use benchmarks and standards into the lesson plan. Understanding benchmarks and standards will support ECE professionals when thinking about offering play experiences for children.
This 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.
Notice: 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.
Level 2 CDA 2, 8 CC 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Understanding the Role Temperament Plays in Development and Learning
2021-12-13 18:00 - 19:30
Have you ever felt like you were mismatched with a child in your care? Do you ever wonder why some children are so highly active and others are not? Would you like to learn about how to manage these differences? Join us to learn how to support each dimension of temperament – even in mismatched situations. Temperament is not about perfect matches; it is about understanding and nurturing “goodness of fit”. Each participant will be asked to complete a reflection exercise related to a challenging child and their temperament in advance of the session. By the end of the session, educators will have an understanding of temperament, the role it plays in learning and development, as well as practices that can be used daily to foster “goodness of fit”.
Notice: To receive full credit for this class, a pre-work assignment must be completed. It will be emailed prior to the class. 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.
Level 3 CDA 3 CC 1 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Orientation
2022-01-10 18:00 - 2022-01-12 20:00
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, January 10 6:00 – 8:00 PM and Wednesday, January 12 6:00 – 8:00 PM) and complete the required assignment to receive credit for this class.
Notice: 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.
Level 1 CDA 1,2,3,8 CC 1,2,4 Audience-All
6 Credit Hours

Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice: Reconnecting our Connection to Nature
2022-01-20 12:30 - 14:30
Nature & Inquiry Community of Practice Session 1: Reconnecting our Connection to Nature
When educators have a better understanding of the connection that they already have to the Earth, they can gain an appreciation for allowing children to have access to nature. This session will discuss why it is important to reconsider nature’s role in child development and the outcomes of when it’s forgotten, or overlooked as an frivolous extension of play and not learning.
The 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.
For more information on our Communities of Practice, go to www.4cforkids.org/training/communities-of-practice.
For a downloadable flyer, click here.
COPs in 2022 are being planned as virtual events with the potential for in person opportunities in the future.
Thank 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.
Notice: 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.
Level 2 CDA 2 CC 1 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Supporting STARS Series: Observing and assessing! Mastering the process of child assessment using a Creative Curriculum Framework
2022-01-22 10:00 - 12:00
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.
This 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.
Notice: 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.
Level 3 CDA 7, 8 CC 1, 5 Audience-All
3 Credit Hours

School Readiness Series - Social and Emotional Development - The Nature Way!
2022-01-31 18:00 - 20:00
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.
This 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.
Notice: 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.
Level 3 CDA 2, 3 CC 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
