Virtual Workshop    Trauma 200 Part 1 & 2 Part 1:  Saturday, August 6, 2022  9:00am-12:00pm Part 2: Saturday, August 13, 2022  9:00am-12:00pm This session will help participants go deeper in learning and applying strategies to support children affected by trauma through the lens of an individual child. Participants will apply learning by developing individualized…

Start off your school year with fresh, new curriculum ideas! This workshop session offers early educators an opportunity to learn with others and explore ways to use art activities to encourage learning. This workshop will help you to understand the importance of including art in ECE curriculum at all ages and discover different art activities that can be used to support language, cognitive skills, motor development, as well as STEM.

Are you informed about the current family child care licensing regulations? Stay up to date by attending this webinar where you will meet Central California’s Child Care Advocate. You will also get an opportunity to have your licensing questions answered. 

Working with young children in group settings is a team effort, and communication between teachers in the classroom is a key component to the success of the classroom. How would you rate the quality of communication between the teachers in your classroom or program? This training will reconnect you to the power of positive communication, the importance of team chemistry, and the benefits of communication accountability. 

In this workshop we will explore math learning in the early years, build math into the daily routine, and use unusual materials for math activities.  Through hands-on experience, small group reflection, and group activities, we will focus on how educators facilitate math learning for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers!   Together we will:  Learn about children's mathematical…

Owning a family child care business, although rewarding, does not come without its potential risks. Are your homeowners or renters insurance enough to protect you and your business? Does the thought of understanding and purchasing liability insurance overwhelm you? Do you currently have liability insurance but want to understand your policy and coverage better? Join…

The Impact of the Pandemic on Early Childhood Social-Emotional Development and Behavior    This workshop will focus on the effects of the pandemic on children, highlights the significance of being a responsive preschool teacher, and provides insights on how to promote social-emotional competence in your program when engaging with children. You will learn the importance…

This is a 2-part series. In this training we will identify the philosophy of your program, write the Parent Guide, draft your contract and forms, establish policies and procedures on: health, special needs, exclusions, release of the child, privacy, confidentiality and open door, create a schedule (regular hours, sick time, vacation, substitute, late pick up), institute policies for working with staff members, and update your contract with tips and vocabulary regarding COVID-19.

Childcare providers are sometimes the first ones to notice a difference in a child care setting.  Let's discuss with other providers and find practical methods. This workshop will cover the topics: how to talk to parents, when to have a conference, get to know your feelings, and much more! 

It is widely accepted in the Early Childhood Education field that children learn best through play, yet many programs struggle with defending this practice. Understanding current research, having skills for communicating its importance as well as the conviction to implement is key. Increasing pressure for academics to be introduced at younger and younger ages, has many educators feeling the tension to compromise best practices. This interactive workshop will help participants discover the valuable processes and outcomes that happen when children are allowed the freedom to direct their own learning through play.

In this training participants will examine financial definitions in everyday language, recognize the importance of determining what and why you need complete documentation, consider various methods for recording your finances, and income, business expenses, and allowable deductions.