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February 2019
Conscious Discipline Cohort (February 25-July 15)
Consious Discipline Cohort Join Buncombe Partnership for Children Child Care Resource and Referral as we facilitate the Conscious Discipline Online Training! We will meet two afternoons a month to work together as a team to watch the hour-long course, and follow up with collaborative questions/conversation/planning. This is a great way to be part of a professional learning community and grow your leadership skills as you share information and mentor your peers through Conscious Discipline. Cohort costs $50.00 for 10 1.5hr…
Find out more »May 2019
Director’s Meeting: Environmental Health Questions and Updates
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 6:15 – 8:15pm Buncombe Partnership for Children 2 CHCs Snacks provided Melissa Bennett from Buncombe County Health and Human Services and Regional Specialist Carissa Moore will be at BPFC to answer questions specific to Environmental Health. They have requested that all questions be emailed to ensure they are able to provide the most accurate information. Please email these questions for collection to Stevie Alverson (stevie@buncombepfc.org) by Tuesday, May 14th. We look forward to seeing you!…
Find out more »Introduction to Conscious Discipline
Frustated with classroom management? Curious about Conscious Discipline? Come to this brief yet informative overview! We will look at the whys behind behavior and how we can use them as teachable moments throughout the day. We will also learn more about how the school family can help our children succeed, and the seven powers we can use to get us there. For more information about Conscious Discipline, click here. Presented by Natalie Cowal, NC PreK teacher for Eliada Child…
Find out more »June 2019
Family Child Care Home Provider Meeting: New DCDEE Rules Review
The Division of Child Development and Early Education invites you to join us on Tuesday, June 4th, from 6:15pm-8:15pm for a meeting at Buncombe Partnership for Children (2229 Riverside Drive). The purpose of this meeting is to receive updates related to the Division and upcoming rule changes/additions. **Dinner will be provided courtesty of BPFC.** Buncombe Partnership for Children Tuesday, June 4, 2019 6:30pm – 8:30pm FREE 2 CHCs *Directors* – You can attend ANY training for free if one or more…
Find out more »Director and Administrator Summer Mingle
Thursday, June 20, 2019 5:00-7:00pm Olive Garden 121 Tunnel Road Come join the Child Care Resources staff of Buncombe Partnership for Children to celebrate you and all your hard work! $5.00 registration fee to reserve your place, which includes soup, salad, and breadsticks. Extra food and beverages may be purchased by you individually. This is a great chance to mingle and network with other directors, as well as learn about upcoming professional development opportunities. We look forward to seeing you!…
Find out more »Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross
Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid will be covered in this 4 hour training. Participants will be certified in the Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross upon successful completion of the course. The training will start on time and participants who arrive late will not be given credit for the class and no refund will be given. There are only 16 spaces available for each CPR…
Find out more »July 2019
North Carolina Foundations of Early Learning & Development
North Carolina Foundations of Early Learning & Development This training will provide participants with an introduction to Foundations, North Carolina’s new Early Learning and Development expectations, how they are structured, and how to implement them in early childhood setting. Participants will construct the knowledge by embedding the expectations in daily classroom planning and practice. Cathy Finn & Stevie Alverson, Early Childhood Program Consultants, BPFC Tuesday, July 9, 2019 AND Tuesday, July 16, 2019 6:15 – 8:45pm *You must attend both days* .5 CEU or…
Find out more »Introduction to Trauma and Resiliency
Introduction to Trauma and Resiliency With Jenny Vial – CRM Trainer and CCR&R Director Tuesday, July 15, 2019 12:00pm-2:00pm 2.0 CHCs total Cost: FREE! Bring a lunch and join us for this free workshop! Resilient teachers equal resilient children. Come learn about Reconnect for Resiliency (RfR) and the positive impact it can have on you and your classroom. This training will introduce basic strategies for helping you to deescalate your own stress as well as stressed out or upset children. This…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: Trauma-Informed Practices in Early Childhood Settings
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00-2:00pm FREE! Bring your lunch and join Laura Martin, Early Childhood Development Specialist with Verner Center for Early Learning, for an engaging workshop and dialogue about how to integrate our undersanding of trauma and ACE's in early childhood settings. The purpose of this training is to move from the basics to the application, and how we are using the environment as a tool to help children learn self-regulation skills. Questions? Call/email Stevie Alverson (828.407.2058, stevie@buncombepfc.org). *Directors*…
Find out more »Calm down! Creating Outdoor Spaces to Support Emotional Regulation
Join SHAPE NC Specialist Natasha Bowden in learning the how and why of creating outdoor play spaces that calm, engage, and support children and staff in both infant/toddler and 3-5 year old play spaces. You will learn about calming centers, alone spaces, sensory/therapeutic gardens, angry areas, and social interaction areas such as the music center and buddy benches. You will explore how these support children with regulation disorders, children on the spectrum, or those who have suffered/are currently suffering trauma…
Find out more »Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross
Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid will be covered in this 4 hour training. Participants will be certified in the Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross upon successful completion of the course. The training will start on time and participants who arrive late will not be given credit for the class and no refund will be given. There are only 16 spaces available for each CPR…
Find out more »ITS-SIDS
This workshop will address the North Carolina Child Care Licensing regulation related to care of an infant (12 months or younger) in a center or home. Included will be an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and procedures that need to be consistently practiced that will reduce the likelihood of SIDS occurring in child care programs. Chrissy Wolfe, Health Consultant, MAHEC Monday, July 22, 2019 6:15pm – 7:45pm @ Buncombe Partnership for Children, 2229 Riverside Drive $7.50 1.5 CHCs…
Find out more »Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Stewards of Children is the only evidence-informed, third-party evaluated child sexual abuse prevention training of its kind, and is nationally available in both English and Spanish. It can be taken online, or through a facilitator-led group session. I am a Darkness to Light authorized facilitator of this program, and I believe this training would benefit your staff, volunteers, and community. It can be administered to community members, schools, sports leagues, faith centers, youth serving organizations, and state agencies – basically to…
Find out more »August 2019
Square Peg in a Round Hole: Improving Circle Time in Early Childhood Settings
Spikes in behavior management challenges typically occur during circle time, which leads to a stressful impact on our days as educators--but why do we do it? You may be surprised to learn that there is no licensing rule requiring daily circle time, though there is research to show that building community and relationships in early learning settings is a crucial first step to support children as they grow and learn. This training aims to review developmental benchmarks in young…
Find out more »Playground Safety @Asheville Primary School
Playground Safety This workshop will satisfy the current playground safety course requirement. Four specific areas will be addressed: Playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor area, and developmentally appropriate equipment. The last hour of the workshop will include an outdoor visit to the playground SO PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY. Anya Robyak – Early Childhood Program Consultant, BPFC **Located at Asheville Primary School. Please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive, find parking, and navigate to the classroom…
Find out more »The Choice is Yours: Interest-Based Lesson Planning for Preschoolers
The Choice is Yours: Interest-Based Lesson Planning for Preschoolers Apples in September, pumpkins in October, and vacant stares from children: are you tired of doing the same lessons and activities year after year, with little engagement or cooperation from your class? Interest-based lesson planning is a way to build on your students' existing knowledge and curiosity for better learning outcomes and more enthusiastic, active learners. Come join us to jumpstart your interest-based adventure! Anya Robyak, Early Childhood Program Consultant BPFC…
Find out more »Emergency Preparedness and Response
Emergency Preparedness & Response Please note: This is NOT the training required for the Health & Safety trainings. This training is required for one designated staff member per site and pertains to the site EPR plan. Presenter: Chrissy Wolfe, MAHEC Thursday, August 22, 2019, 9:00am-11:00am AND Thursday, August 29, 2019, 9:00am-11:00am *You must attend both days & complete the assigned homework* 5.0 CHCs total Cost: $20.00 The NC Child Care Commission approved new rules that went into effect on July 1, 2015. …
Find out more »Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross
Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid will be covered in this 4 hour training. Participants will be certified in the Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross upon successful completion of the course. The training will start on time and participants who arrive late will not be given credit for the class and no refund will be given. There are only 16 spaces available for each CPR…
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Asheville, NC 28804
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