In this time of physical distancing we are suspending in-person training, and regularly updating and adding to our assortment of online training and support offerings. We can offer training via Zoom or Moodle depending on needs of participants. If there is an in-person training you would like to have provided virtually, please contact Anya Robyak at anya@buncombepfc.org.
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April 2020
Online: Resource and Support Discussions for FCCH Providers
Free
Online Resource and Support Discussions for FCCH Providers BPFC strives to offer providers with as much support as possible during this stressful time. Do you need an outlet to share your concerns with others in the same situation? Do you have questions about what’s happening, what resources are available, or rules changed? Do you have resources to share? Whether or not your center is currently open, or you are working or not, you are welcome to join your Early Childhood…
Find out more »June 2020
Online: Directors Support Circle
Free
Online Directors Support Circle BPFC strives to offer directors with as much support as possible during this stressful time. Do you need an outlet to share your concerns with others in the same situation? Do you have questions about what’s happening, what resources are available, or rules changed? Do you have resources to share? Whether or not your center is currently open, or you are working or not, you are welcome to join your Early Childhood colleagues for weekly free,…
Find out more »State of Child Care in Buncombe County
Free
Join us for a Zoom call about the current state of Early Childhood in Buncombe County BPFC is pleased to announce two upcoming informational sessions offered via Zoom about the current state of child care in Buncombe County. Given the large shifts in funding over the past year to support the expansion of the early childhood workforce and care availability, as well as the more recent challenges to providers from Covid-19, there are significant changes in the county’s early childhood…
Find out more »Online: Reconnect for Resilience (2 day training format)
Free
Reconnect for Resilience- Online through Zoom Please Note: Registration Deadline: Thursday June 11th, 9am Date: Monday June 15th and Tuesday June 16th, 2020 Time: 8:30am- 4pm Contact Hours: 13 CHCs Please note: Internet access is required to participate in this training. Cost: Free for Early Childhood Professionals – A grant from Buncombe County, the Early Childhood Education Fund allows us to offer this training (valued at $250) FREE to early childhood professionals working in Buncombe County. Please email jenny@buncombepfc.org before…
Find out more »Seasons of Learning- Online Music Led, Language and Literacy for Pre-K
Free
Seasons of Learning: Online Music Led, Language and Literacy for Pre-K Please note: Deadline for registration is Friday June 19th at 11pm. “Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education.” — Yo-Yo Ma Come join this hands-on training and listen to the rhyme,…
Find out more »July 2020
ONLINE: What About Me? LGBTQ Culturally Competent Practices for Early Childhood Classrooms
Free
What About Me? LGBTQ Culturally Competent Practices for Early Childhood Classrooms According to UCLA research, the South has the highest percentage of LGBTQ families in the nation. That reality is often not acknowledged in our schools. Many early childhood educators are uncertain about how to support these families. As child care providers, we are in a unique position to welcome, embrace, and empower LGBTQ families in a way that supports children and families alike. Come have a candid discussion with…
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