This training is for early learning educators interested in the social-emotional health of children. During each session you will focus on one aspect of Conscious Discipline using a video series to spark discussion and reflection about your practice. This training will be especially helpful for teaching staff. You will receive 20 STARS hours, a participant manual, and a Conscious Discipline book. Please plan to attend all the classes.   September 26 Introduction to Conscious Discipline October 24 Becoming Brain Smart…

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.

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) and the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS).  To prepare for an Early Achievers successful initial rating this session is critical, since it covers how scoring works, the important requirements around accessibility an schedule, and the not-so-obvious pitfalls that teachers want to avoid.

This training is for those who are new to the electronic attendance system, Kinder Connect. No registration is required.

As caregivers of infant and toddlers, we want to do more than pass the time! We need daily planned activities that build trust and support early development. This training contains basic information to refresh your understanding of what our youngest children need, and leave with new ideas for making the most of your time together. You will earn 2 STARS hours.

Preparing for an Early Achievers quality rating? This class is suitable for child care center classroom teachers of children ages 2/12 to 5 years.  This class contains basic introductory information about the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R).  To prepare for Early Achievers successful initial rating this session is critical since it covers how to scoring works, the important requirements around accessibility and schedule, and the not- so -obvious pitfalls that teachers want to avoid.

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 into daily practice. This class is suitable for child care center and family child care teachers of children 15 months to 5 years.