All training events require pre-registration online. Payment may be made by card online via PayPal (if you want to pay by card, please select the PayPal option), check, or cash. Check/cash customers please note that your registration is not valid until we receive payment. Refunds/Credits: Credit is issued only if you cancel by the registration deadline. Refunds are only issued if the Partnership cancels the event.
You can access the training calendars for our neighboring counties in Region 13 (Lee, Harnett, Johnston, and Wayne) (click here).
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New Teacher Orientation, Class A
Child care directors do you need help with new employee orientation? Is it hard for you to find the time to give employees the proper orientation they need to be a successful part of your program? The Chatham County Partnership for Children is now offering a no cost new teacher orientation program. We can provide up to 9 clock hours of orientation which includes 8 topics required by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. We will be offering these topics across three different 3-hour classes. You may send your new employee to any combination of classes. This is opportunity is only available to new employees in Chatham County child care centers.
Class A: Introduction *
- Active supervision of children
- Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment
- Prevention and control of infectious diseases
- Building relationships with young children
Class B: Rules and Activities *
- Child care rules and regulations
- Role of state and local government
- Employee’s obligation to cooperate with state and local government
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development
Class C: Enhanced Standards *
- Environment Rating Scale
- Star rating system
- Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food allergies and allergic reactions
- Chatham County Partnership for Children services
*The director will still be responsible for completing additional orientation hours and topics required in the first 2 weeks and 6 weeks of employment.
Classes A, B, and C will be offered on an ongoing basis. The first round of classes will be:
Class A- Tuesday, October 22nd, 8:30-11:30
Class B- Tuesday, November 5th, 8:30-11:30
Class C- Tuesday, November 19th, 8:30-11:30
To register a new employee call Meredith or Pam at 919-542-7449 ext 116 or 117 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. We are not taking online registrations for these classes.
If you have any questions, please contact Pam at 984-214-1883 or [email protected].
