… 1Online Mindfulness Matters : Introduced in 2023! Now more than ever, it is important to incorporate mindfulness activities throughout the day in an early childhood classroom. During this training, we will discuss the “why” and “how” mindfulness activities in children’s learning and development. You will receive key takeaways that you can implement in your … p.m.$0May 4Online Summer Game Changer: New Class Topic in 2024! Jumpstart your summer by learning more tools and information valuable to your program. Topics may include supervision, communication strategies, and program activities. (School Age Focused)9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.$0May 7Online Daytime: Got the Miscommunication Blues: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.$0May … and protective factors, this webinar will help participants better understand how to give one of the best gifts we can give children - a positive partnership between home and school. Register7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.$0May 29Online Daytime: Building Your Bounce: When we do not take the time to Build Our Bounce, caring for children may be difficult. In this training you …
… Child and Family Resource Network to host ‘Common-Sense Parenting’ classes in April, May The Child and Family Resource Network at South Dakota State University is hosting its next “Common-Sense Parenting” class series starting April 11. The free, six-class series is designed for parents and individuals who engage with school-age children, kindergarten through …
… American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Is Your CPR Up to Date? Cost is varied from $0- $50, depending on child care program employment. Please contact the Child and Family Resource Network at 605-688-5730 or 1-800-354-8238 for specific price information and to register. (Class size is limited, so please register early.) Date Time Community Location May 9, 20246-9:30 p.m.BrookingsSouth Dakota State University Pugsley Center, Room 203May 14, 20246-9:30 p.m.BrookingsSouth Dakota State University Pugsley Center, …
… American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Do you need first aid certification? The Child and Family Resource Network has options for stand alone first aid trainings as well as combination First Aid/CPR Trainings. Cost is varied from $30-$50, depending on child care program employment. Please contact the Child and Family Resource Network at 605-688-5730 or 1-800-354-8238 for specific price information and to register. Class size is limited, so please register early. Child and Family Resource Network … Do you need first aid certification? The Child and Family Resource Network has options …
… February 2024 Professional Development Classes DateLocationTopicTimeCostFebruary 3Madison Community Resiliency Model (CRM) : The Community Resiliency Model trains community members to not only help themselves but to help others within their wider social network. The primary … teach simple biologically based wellness skills, which can help re-set and stabilize the nervous system. Through CRM, individuals learn to read sensations connected to their well-being, which TRI calls the “Resilient Zone”. CRM’s goal is to help create “trauma-informed” and “resiliency-informed and -focused” communities that share a common understanding of the … children up for success in school and life. Participants will gain a better understanding of resilience and how to ensure children have protective factors packed in their suitcase. Register Today!7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.$0 *CPR is $50 unless working in a registered or licensed childcare program How to Register for Classes Please register a minimum of 2 working days …
… Certified CPR AED: This American Heart Association certified course teaches Heartsaver basic Adult, Child, and Infant CPR skills such as performing a head tilt-chin lift, giving compressions and breaths, and basic AED use. (PW #16 CPR/First Aid)6-9:30 p.m.$0*April 4Online Daytime: Biting 2.0: Biting, although very typical in the early childhood environment is … During this keynote/workshop with the author, you will be inspired by real-life stories, have opportunities for personal reflection, and be ready to use this strategy immediately. Register7-8:30 p.m.$0April 22Watertown Certified CPR AED: This American Heart Association certified course teaches Heartsaver basic Adult, Child, and Infant CPR skills such as … 29Online Full STEAM Ahead for Infants and Toddlers: Introduced in 2023! All aboard! Participants will journey together and discover how STEAM learning can be supported through open-ended, varied and accessible materials. The importance of adults’ flexibility, intentional planning and willingness to explore STEAM concepts alongside children will also be …
… March 2024 Professional Development Classes DateLocationTopicTimeCost March 2 Watertown Community Resiliency Model (CRM) : The Community Resiliency Model trains community members to not only help themselves but to help others within their wider social network. The primary … teach simple biologically based wellness skills, which can help re-set and stabilize the nervous system. Through CRM, individuals learn to read sensations connected to their well-being, which TRI calls the “Resilient Zone”. CRM’s goal is to help create “trauma-informed” and “resiliency-informed and -focused” communities that share a common understanding of the … protective factors) are examined and strategies shared. Participants will walk away learning how to incorporate small changes into their daily routines that emphasize self-care. Register: https://dcrc.me/419ByjV 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM $0 March 23 Watertown Growing Up WILD/Project WILD: New Class Topic in 2024! An early childhood and school-age education curriculum …
… Regional Child Care Provider Training Professional Development Opportunities The 2024 Professional Development Catalog is listed below by month. Each month provides a list of class dates, titles, and locations. The … building, while connecting to resources and regional supports. If you would prefer a printed copy of our calendar, please contact our office. May 2024 June 2024 It is important to register early! Please register a minimum of two working days before a scheduled training to reserve your space. 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. Class Registration and Payment Policies Pre-registration is required to secure your spot in a class. Class registrations close 48 …
… January 2024 Professional Development Classes DateLocationTopicTimeCostJanuary 10Brookings Certified CPR AED: This American Heart Association certified course teaches Heartsaver basic Adult, Child, and Infant CPR skills such as performing a head tilt-chin lift, giving compressions and breaths, and basic AED use. (PW #16 CPR/First Aid)6-9:30 p.m.$0*January 11Online Biting: What is Really Happening?: Learn about best practices for responding to … a closer look at the domains of learning children develop through construction play. (All-Age Focused) (PW #12 Age-Appropriate Planning)6:30-8 p.m.$0 *CPR is $50 unless working in a registered or licensed childcare program How to Register for Classes Please register a minimum of 2 working days before a scheduled training to reserve your space. Register Child and …
… do for a toddlers’ dance party or an infants’ nap time. In More Than a Musical Moment, participants will look at additional ways to use music and how to pair it with different learning areas for infants and toddlers. (Infant-Toddler Focused) (PW #12 Age-Appropriate Planning) 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM $0 June 5 Online Daytime Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care: … Certified CPR AED: This American Heart Association certified course teaches Heartsaver basic Adult, Child, and Infant CPR skills such as performing a head tilt-chin lift, giving compressions and breaths, and basic AED use. (PW #16 CPR/First Aid) 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM $0* June 12 Online Pyramid Model – Feeling Faces: New Class Topic in 2024! To gain an … is focused on promoting physical activity and development. (PW #1 Child Growth & Development and PW #12 Age-Appropriate Planning) 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM $0 *CPR is $50 unless working in a registered or licensed childcare program How to Register for Classes Please register a minimum of 2 working days before a scheduled training to reserve your space. Register Child and …