During this in-person interactive training participants will learn about the six pre-reading skills that every child needs to become a successful reader, as well as ways to support children toward gaining reading readiness. Following a review of each of the six skills participants will have the opportunity to engage in some of the activities themselves […]

Causes of Misbehavior: Why do they act that way?  Why do some children come to depend on challenging behaviors while others discover better, more effective ways to get what they want? Generally, children use negative behavior when they lack the skills that would help them meet their needs. Teachers who take time to assess the […]

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 […]

Preventing Challenging Behaviors: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!  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 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 […]

Behavioral Intervention Strategies: You want me to try what?  Teachers who care for children with behavioral difficulties, often find themselves reacting in ways that reinforce the behavior and make it worse. Behavioral intervention strategies are planned responses to behaviors that help teachers prepare for situations in which past responses have not been successful. This session […]

Date: Thursday December 12th Time: 6:30-7:30 Location: Chatham County Partnership for Children 220 Chatham Business Drive Pittsboro                                                                              […]

Date: Tuesday December 17th                                                                                                        […]

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 […]

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 Time 5:30-7:30 Presenter: Alecia Marsh DCDEE Credit hours: 2 Fee: free Registration ends Tuesday, January 21st at 5pm This virtual 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 […]