This class contains basic introductory information about quality teacher-child interactions, drawing on information from the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). This session is useful for those preparing for a successful Early Achievers initial rating since it covers how to further enhance your interactions with children and practice the skills that are the most difficult to incorporate […]
Just because the weather is changing doesn’t mean that you can’t use nature to help early learners explore questions and solutions using developmentally appropriate practices. Learn how to help early learners connect with their natural world and develop skills in literacy, math, science, art, physical development, and social/emotional development. You will earn 2 STARS hours.
All-in-all, early learning professionals are a pretty nice bunch of people. Sometimes, though, we are so busy caring for everyone else that we give our own needs short shrift. For 90 minutes, we are going to turn our attention to caring for ourselves so as to stay refreshed and vitalized in our work. You will […]
This training is for those who are new to the electronic attendance system, Kinder Connect. Please register below.
This is for people who have already taken the training and have received their account information from DCYF. It is an opportunity to come together, problem-solve, and get answers to your questions.
It is common for teachers to regard observing children as an add-on or distraction from the real work of teaching. In fact, observing can be a powerful, integral part of effective teaching. We will sharpen our observation skills and discuss how to build observing into our everyday routines. You will earn 1.5 STARS hours.
This training is for those who work primarily with toddlers ages 18-35 months. It is a continuation of a series, but each session can be taken alone as well. In this training you will review the domains of child growth and development to articulate what drives child behavior and what caregivers can do to understand, […]
This training is designed for those interested in promoting the health and wellness of people with substance abuse disorders. Learn to help remove barriers and obstacles to recovery for those seeking or already in recovery. January 24 - 27, 2020 / 9:00am - 5:00pm each day Oldtown Rotary Visitor Center: 68 Diamond Mill Rd Oldtown, […]
This training is designed for those interested in promoting the health and wellness of people with substance abuse disorders. Learn to help remove barriers and obstacles to recovery for those seeking or already in recovery. January 24 - 27, 2020 / 9:00am - 5:00pm each day Oldtown Rotary Visitor Center: 68 Diamond Mill Rd Oldtown, […]
When children are exposed to healthy food choices, they are more likely to develop healthy eating habits. This training will focus on integrating nutrition into daily practices and routines that help children develop balanced and healthy self-regulation habits. We will also discover how to use food preparation experiences as opportunities for learning, growth, and development. […]
This class is suitable for all licensed family home providers and child care center classroom teachers of children birth to 2 1/2 years. This class contains basic introductory information about the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-R) and the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R). To prepare for an Early Achievers successful initial rating […]
This training is for those who work primarily with toddlers ages 18-35 months. It is a continuation of a series, but each session can be taken alone as well. In this training you will review the domains of child growth and development to articulate what drives child behavior and what caregivers can do to understand, […]