Online- Directors Community of Practice The purpose of this Community of Practice is to have dedicated space for directors to learn from and connect with each other around the issues most pressing to THEM. The topics of these free, bi-weekly, sessions (facilitated by Jenny Vial and Deanna LaMotte) will be largely participant-directed. Some will be wide-open conversations where directors can pose questions and share resources. Some may include a “guest speaker” or a presentation to address specific questions that arose…

Indoors: Adult and Pediatric CPR/ First Aid/AED – American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/ First Aid/AED – American Red Cross Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid will be covered in this 5 hour training. Participants will be certified in the Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross upon successful completion of the course. Important: The training will start on time and participants who arrive late will not be given credit for the class and no…

Take it ALL outside! This is a series of 8 discussions on the Outside Learning Environment (OLE). Join us to talk about the OLE and Covid-19. We know there are many benefits of being outside, especially now. In this series we will explore, with the guidance of many experts in the field, topics on how to stay outside longer and we will answer any questions you may have. Each session will cover a topic and an OLE setting with guidance…

Come discuss active play in the home environment and leave with new ideas and strategies for increasing active play at home. Active Play in the Home Environment is challenging due to space constraints both indoors and outdoors. Join us to explore ideas, tips, and resources to increase active play whether you have a yard, porch, or just a room. We will cover children with mobility, vision, sensory issues as well. Our training will pull from Be Active Kids, Diane Kraft,…

This ONLINE workshop will provide the NC Licensing regulations and overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Please note: Registration Deadline- Monday, January 4th at 9am. 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…