Professional Development Classes

Professional Development Trainings

The Child and Family Resource Network provides a variety of online and in-person classes as well as a selection of statewide learning opportunities. At the Child and Family Resource Network, we take pride in the fact that our professional development trainings provide current quality practices, are interactive and support collaboration and relationship building, while connecting to resources and regional supports.


Professional Development Catalog

A printed copy of our calendar is available by contacting our office.


Classes Available

Classes listed are for June-December 2025.

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Director Lunch and Learn
11 a.m.-noon

Participants will share and discuss topics relevant to directing a child care program via Zoom.

  • June 12
  • August 14
  • September 11
  • October 9
  • November 13
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Daytime Trainings
1:30-2:30 p.m.

Join us for these daytime training opportunities via Zoom!

  • June 16 | Ditch the Drama
  • July 9 | Environments That Speak to Us
  • July 23 | Connection Before Correction
  • August 1 | Are Your Children in Time Square?
  • September 4 | Resetting the Table
  • September 17 | Pluck Out the Positives
  • October 1 | ABC's Just for Me
  • October 8 | Approaching Challenging Topics with Families
  • November 5 | Biting 2.0
  • November 21 | Let Me Explore!
  • December 3 | Active Supervision
  • December 8 | Diving into Math
Registration Information

It is important to register early!

  • Please register a minimum of two working days before a scheduled training to reserve your space.

Class Registration and Payment Policies

  • Preregistration is required to secure your spot in a class.
  • Class registrations close 48 hours prior to the scheduled class.
  • Class attendance credit is given once all class requirements are completed.

Email the Child and Family Resource Network, or sign up with our Online Registration Form and pay with a credit card for upcoming classes or call 605-688-5730 or 1-800-354-8238.

Contact us
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Child and Family Resource Network
Physical Address
1057 8th St.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
SPC 201, Box 2218
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.