The environment a teacher creates, paired with her knowledge of the children in her care, can prevent many challenging behaviors in young children. Teachers who create positive social environments find that children more easily develop the social-emotional skills they need to succeed. This session focuses on modifications teachers can make in six key areas of […]

This in-person training gives child care providers an overview of SIDS, identifies the risk factors and describes ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare. Child Care employees who have never had this SIDS training are required to take it in person. Participants will review information about when and how to use the approved waivers, how […]

This American Heart Association training for Child Care Providers meets the NC DCDEE requirements for Pediatric First Aid which includes both infant, child, and adult CPR/First Aid/AED.  This course will include visual, video, and hands on skill tests.  Manikins are provided for each participant.  The class will last approximately two- and one-half hours.  The minimum class […]

As an educator in the classroom, what is in your control? Children have many differences when it comes to their skills and interests. Their strengths can impact their ability to learn and develop.  In this training, you will learn how to teach to a child’s strength, what this might look like and some easy tips on […]

Are you hearing about a “pyramid model” and not really sure what that means? Do you wonder how a pyramid relates to challenging behaviors? Are you considering attending a CEU-level learning event about social-emotional development but are afraid to make the time commitment until you know a little more? If you answered “yes” to any […]

Most preschool teachers are diligent about introducing their students to a large variety of literature and pre-literacy activities. But emotional literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and others in a healthy manner – is even more basic to school readiness. We’ll examine the many benefits to children who […]

Please join Licensing Consultant Brandon Fry, Lisa Morgan from Environmental Health, and Pam Anderson from Chatham Partnership for Children for our second quarter Directors and Owners meeting on Monday December 4th from 1:00-2:00pm on Zoom. Registration is not required. Topic: Early Educator Directors and Owners Meeting Time: Dec 4, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US […]

This American Heart Association training for Child Care Providers meets the NC DCDEE requirements for Pediatric First Aid which includes both infant, child, and adult CPR/First Aid/AED.  This course will include visual, video, and hands on skill tests.  Manikins are provided for each participant.  The class will last approximately two- and one-half hours.  The minimum […]

Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us – it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic Stress affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long-lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress responses and understand the difference between “tolerable” […]

This American Heart Association training for Child Care Providers meets the NC DCDEE requirements for Pediatric First Aid which includes both infant, child, and adult CPR/First Aid/AED.  This course will include visual, video, and hands on skill tests.  Manikins are provided for each participant.  The class will last approximately two- and one-half hours.  The minimum […]