Facilitator : Lisa Branstetter  This mandatory training focuses on Health, Safety, and Sanitation, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, and Recommended Practices. This session is required for all childcare employees and must be completed within the first 90 days of employment. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Division of Child Care’s (DCC) new regulatory requirement…

Facilitator : Liz Walker Anti-bias education in early childhood classrooms is critical to promoting social justice and equity in educational settings. This training is designed to help early childhood educators recognize and address the ways in which biases and social settings can impact young children's learning and development. In addition, educators will learn strategies for…

Facilitator: Darice Hancock Being an early childhood educator means dealing with lots of tricky talks. The idea of having difficult conversations might sound scary, but don't worry! With some preparation, you'll feel more sure of yourself and handle them like a pro. This training will help you develop the skills to address tough conversations quickly…

Facilitator Courtney Pearce: In this session, participants will gain the knowledge and skills for creating an environment that is rich in loose parts and open-ended materials that will build early math skills. Participants will learn how to promote and encourage children to think mathematically as they explore loose parts in all areas of the classroom.…

Facilitator : Darice Hancock In this session, participants will explore the powerful connection between music and social-emotional development in the early years. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and practical examples, participants will gain valuable insights and strategies to integrate music into their classrooms, creating joyful and enriching experiences for children while fostering their social and emotional…