Date | Location | Topic | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | Brookings | 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 4 | Online | Daytime: Biting 2.0: Biting, although very typical in the early childhood environment is nonetheless challenging. Learn about best practices for responding to biting. (Infant-Toddler focused) (PW #3 Guidance and Behavior Management) | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | $0 |
| April 18 | Online | Director Lunch and Learn: Participants will share and discuss topics relevant to directing a childcare program. (Informal – No training credit offered) | 11 a.m.-noon | $0 |
| April 18 | Online | Don’t Flip Out, Use FLIP IT: Transforming Challenging Behavior: Presented by Rachel Wagner, MSW.New Class Topic in 2024! Children’s challenging behavior seems to be on the rise. We are often stumped by what to say and do when a child has done something hurtful, impulsive, disruptive or disrespectful. FLIP IT is four, simple and effective steps to help us transform a difficult moment into one where everyone can learn and grow. We can help children learn about their feelings and gain self-control by using the mnemonic: Feelings, Limits, Inquiries, Prompts. FLIP IT is kind, practical, realistic, and will improve your relationships with children, ages 3-8 years old. 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. Register | 7-8:30 p.m. | $0 |
| April 22 | Watertown | 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 25 | Clark | Make It, Take It – Infant and Toddler Sensory Bins: New Class Topic in 2024! In this class, you will learn how sensory input supports infant and toddler learning and development. Different sensory activities will be explored, and you will be able to create a sensory bin to take back to your program. (PW #12 Age-Appropriate Planning) | 6:30-8 p.m. | $0 |
| April 29 | Online | 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 shared. (All-Age Focused) (PW #11 Learning Environments) | 6:30-8 p.m. | $0 |
*CPR is $50 unless working in a registered or licensed childcare program.