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SUMMARY:Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma\, Child Physical Abuse\, and Safe Sleep
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator : Courtney Pearce \nThis training was designed for childcare providers and staff on recognition and prevention of 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. \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 1 CDA 1 CC 2\,4 Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours \nBy attending a professional development opportunity\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. By registering for the event\, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/pediatric-abusive-head-trauma-child-physical-abuse-and-safe-sleep-17/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260922T180000
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SUMMARY:Intentional Teaching Through Rough and Tumble Play
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator : Darice Hancock \nRough and tumble play and big body movement are important parts of children’s learning and development. In this training\, participants will learn how active physical play supports social skills\, self-regulation\, problem-solving\, communication\, and body awareness. \nParticipants will explore how to tell the difference between playful rough and tumble play and behavior that is becoming unsafe. They will also learn simple teaching strategies for setting clear boundaries\, supporting safe active play\, including big body movement in daily routines\, and talking with families about the value of this type of play. \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 2  CC 4   Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours \nBy attending a professional development opportunity\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. By registering for the event\, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/intentional-teaching-through-rough-and-tumble-play/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260924T180000
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SUMMARY:Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training and Certification
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Liz Walker \nThe Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course equips child care staff to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants. It is designed for child care staff who need a certification that satisfies regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format. The 2 hour online portion (accessed via mobile\, desktop\, or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the 2 hour instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion\, a valid 2 year digital Red Cross certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued. Once you have registered\, a link to the online portion of the class will be sent via email within 2 business days. The online portion must be completed before the class date. If you have not completed the online portion\, you will not be admitted into the class. \nKY ECE/TRIS credit is not available for this class. \nNotice: This is a blended learning format class! \nOnline Portion: Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access to complete the 2 hour online portion. Online portion may be completed on a computer\, phone\, or tablet and must be completed before the class date. \nIn Person Class Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) 908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY 40203 (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/adult-and-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-aed-training-and-certification-4/
LOCATION:Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)\, 908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool,School Age
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Early Language: Building Strong Foundations Through Meaningful Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator : Mavie Leon-Diaz \nThis training explores the importance of language and communication in early childhood and how positive interactions support children’s overall development and learning. Participants will examine how children develop communication skills through play\, conversations\, storytelling\, music\, routines\, and everyday experiences. Educators will explore strategies to create language-rich environments that encourage vocabulary development\, active listening\, self-expression\, social interaction\, and early literacy skills. Through hands-on activities\, reflection\, and practical examples\, participants will gain tools to intentionally support communication and meaningful relationships with children and families. \nThis workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood. \nNotice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s office!   \nLocation: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) \n908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY 40203 (Map) \nLevel 1 CDA 3 CC 1 Audience-All \n2 Credit Hours \nBy attending a professional development opportunity\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. By registering for the event\, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/nurturing-early-language-building-strong-foundations-through-meaningful-interactions/
LOCATION:Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)\, 908 S. 8th Street\, Suite 201\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:All,Director,Family Child Care,Infant/Toddler,Preschool
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SUMMARY:Heart Centered Teaching Institute 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual Heart Centered Teaching Institute is October 24\, 2026 at the UofL Event and Conference Center @ Shelby Campus. \nTeaching Beyond Walls: Implementing Nature-Based Approaches through Play\nThe world currently faces many crises. Early childhood educators can’t solve them all\, but we can influence the outcome! Dr. Rachel Larimore will make a case for nature-based early childhood education as a powerful tool for influencing the future of our society and planet. She’ll address the core components of nature-based pedagogy including how we can support learning with nature among three spaces—the Inside\, Outside\, and Beyond. This session will bring together nature-based approaches and social-emotional learning. You’ll leave smiling\, inspired\, and ready to change the world! \nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST (Check in at 8:30 AM) \nCost: $50 \nEarly Bird Registration (before September 18th): $40 \nA limited number of scholarships will be available at a reduced cost. Click here to apply for a scholarship. \nPrizes and give aways! Register early to receive a free Heart Centered Teaching t-shirt! (To guarantee a t-shirt\, you must register before September 18th. T-shirt size will be asked on the registration form.) \nRegistration closes Friday\, October 9th. Early Bird Registration closes Friday\, September 18th. \nLocation: UofL Event and Conference Center @ Shelby Campus (map)\nFounders Union Building\n450 North Whittington Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40222 \nParking: Free parking on site.  \nCredit: 6 hours of ECE-TRIS credit \n\nKeynote Speaker: Rachel A. Larimore\, Ph.D. \nRachel is an educator\, speaker\, consultant\, and author of multiple books including Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool\, Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning\, and Evaluating Natureness: Measuring the Quality of Nature-based Classrooms in Pre-k Through 3rd Grade. \n“As the Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning\, my work focuses on the intentional integration of nature into the early childhood classroom—Inside\, Outside\, and Beyond. Learning with nature supports young children’s holistic development and as such they can live rich\, full lives. I have been in the field of education for nearly 30 years. Ten of those were spent as the director of a nature-based preschool. I left this position to complete my Ph.D. in curriculum\, instruction\, and teacher education at Michigan State University. At that same time I founded Samara Early Learning\, which focuses on helping early childhood educators start nature-based schools or grow nature-based approaches in their existing program.” – Rachel Larimore\, Ph.D. \nRead more about Dr. Rachel A Larimore. \n  \nThank you to our sponsor!\n   \n  \n4-C membership discount does not apply to the institute.
URL:https://www.4cforkids.org/event/heart-centered-teaching-institute-2026/
LOCATION:UofL Event and Conference Center @ Shelby Campus\, 450 North Whittington Pkwy\, Louisville\, KY\, 40222\, United States
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