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Mental Health Issues in Children
2020-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Symptoms of child mental health disorders are explained with strategies for how child care workers can help.

Make Technology Work for You
2020-10-29 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
From email to apps, explore how technology can save and protect your time in the classroom and at home.

Understanding the Trauma of Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence
2020-11-10 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Over 15 million children in the U.S. each year witness violence in their homes. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), including children’s exposure to domestic violence, have powerful short- and long-term effects on children’s development. This training helps participants understand the family dynamics of abuse and the impact of domestic violence trauma on physical and emotional development.

Supporting Young Children’s Social-Emotional Development
2020-11-12 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Social distancing and virtual learning have caused many parents to worry about their children’s development. The instructor will discuss ways parents can support their children’s social skills and school readiness. Class attendees will leave with simple strategies to implement at home and increased confidence in supporting families.

Race and Early Childhood Education: Unpacking Bias in Early Childhood Programs
2020-11-21 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
We will explore the dynamics of implicit bias and its impact on early childhood programs and examine how we can create equitable and anti-bias educational experiences for young children.

Communicating with Parents
2020-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
This course will provide information to assist with effectively communicating with families and meeting them where they are. We will discuss communication, conflict, development, building relationships, resources, and advocacy.

Process Oriented Art
2020-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
I used to ask my parents to donate old socks, pantyhose, and dish brushes to teach the arts! Learn best practices in art and learn new ideas to facilitate art with young children!

Race and Early Childhood Education: Teaching and Learning about Race and Racism with Young Children
2020-12-19 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
We will discover strategies to create or enhance a culturally responsive early learning environment, celebrate all aspects of children’s identities, and collaborate with families to foster young children’s positive racial identities.

Culturally Appropriate Guidance: From Awareness to Positive Change
2021-01-16 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
We will acquire practical strategies to enhance our awareness of how cultural practices are rooted in children’s behavior. We will learn how to be more receptive to children’s distinctive needs to ensure all children receive the support they require for optimal learning and development.

Child Abuse Prevention Month: PART 1
2021-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Instructors will discuss signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, reporting procedures, risk factors, and prevention resources.

Child Abuse Prevention Month: PART 2
2021-01-21 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class

The FUN-damentals of Movement in Early Childhood
2021-02-11 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
 Learn what the national recommendations for movement education are and how they affect your school and classroom
 Increase your knowledge of fundamental movement skills
 Understand the research linking movement to all the domains of child development – physical, cognitive and social/emotional

Curriculum Design for Movement Education in Early Childhood
2021-02-20 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Participants will learn how to develop their own 30-minute movement class. You will learn what elements are necessary, what should you NEVER do, and how to keep it easy, fun and cheap!

Bringing Books to Life
2021-03-02 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
This workshop will explore the use of movement as a tool in the promotion of children’s emergent literacy. Learn how to bring storytime to life.

Strengthening Parent-Caregiver Partnership
2021-03-11 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Learn strategies to develop and support a partnership between child care providers and parents. Topics include providing excellent customer service, using parents as a resource, and avoiding burnout.

Positive Teacher Interaction: Explore, Empower, and Enrich
2021-03-20 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
We will reflect on our interactions with children and consider strategies to build positive relationships when working in early childhood settings.

Classroom Modifications/ Accommodations For All Learners
2021-04-06 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
This course will address making the classroom and activities accessible for all learners in the early childhood setting.

Serving Healthy Foods in Early Childhood Settings
2021-04-17 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Training on the benefits of offering healthy foods and strategies to promote healthy eating in early childhood settings.

Engaging Activities & Environments
2021-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Leave with a toolbox of developmentally appropriate activities in all domains of learning and fun and engaging environment ideas!

Building Relationships
2021-05-11 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
This course presents strategies for building relationships with families.

Supporting Childrens' Physical Activity in Early Childhood Settings
2021-05-15 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Training to identify strategies to improve the physical activity environment in your early childhood classroom.

Substance Abuse
2021-06-15 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
This course will explore the incidence of Substance Abuse and will provide strategies to help, including resources.

Build Your Early Childhood Nutrition Toolkit
2021-06-19 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Training to learn how to read and use nutrition fact labels and explore ways to make healthier food choices to support your youngest learners.

Conscious Discipline
2021-08-27 - 2021-08-28 | Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce St., Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, United States
Based on brain research and developmentally appropriate practices, Conscious Discipline provides inspiration, proven discipline strategies, and camaraderie that will promote lasting change in your child care center!
PLEASE NOTE:
-EACH PARTICIPANT MUST SELECT ONE DAY TO ATTEND. Please know that both training days will be the SAME training content and we would like as many child care providers to attend as possible. YOU MAY NOT ATTEND BOTH DAYS.
-ONLY 5 ATTENDEES PER CHILD CARE CENTER unless otherwise noted closer to the training date.
–If you do not receive a confirmation email: Check your spam/junk folder for your registration confirmation and reminder. Put director.squareone@gmail.com in your email address book to ensure you receive all communication.
We can’t wait to have you join us as we learn and grow together!
Sponsored by:
Square One
Chesapeake Are You Ready?
Virginia Beach GrowSmart
Virginia Quality
Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission

How to Engage Children with Understanding Learning Styles
2021-10-05 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
We know that children come in all shapes, sizes. and forms. They all learn differently too. In this workshop, we will discuss Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences to evaluate how children learn.

Executive Functioning: Teaching Children HOW to Learn
2021-10-16 08:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Executive functioning skills are foundational to the success of learners in today’s classrooms. Learn about executive functioning skills and how to embed opportunities to expose and teach these skills in your early childhood classroom.

Culturally Responsive Literacy Strategies in the Classroom
2021-11-09 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
How to incorporate and create inclusive environments for rich literacy and instruction in the classroom that leads to engagement and success. We will discuss the role of literature and strategies that provide opportunities for children to feel successful in their school environment.

Brain Based Learning for Early Childhood
2021-11-20 08:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
The brain is where it is at. Empowering our children to constructively and critically think from an early stage is key to success. Participants will understand the brain’s function, how it is involved with learning and how to design instruction around keeping the body’s biggest organ– the brain in mind.

"Is It Blow Up Day Yet?" Math & Science in the Classroom
2021-12-07 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Learn how to provide an engaging environment with materials and activities in math and science, as aligned with the Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS), the VA Early Learning and Development Standards and Milestones, and CLASS.

Building Relationships with Families
2021-12-11 08:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Online Class
Fostering good relationships with families is key to a child’s educational success. Join us as we discuss best practices around building relationships and navigating difficult moments.
