As of January 1, 2019, CPR courses held at Buncombe Partnership for Children will be $59.00 per participant to reflect the rise in costs from American Red Cross. CPR courses scheduled at your center or alternate location will be $69.00 per participant.
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July 2019
Reconnect for Resilience (6-session format)
Free
Reconnect for Resilience @ Firestorm Books Mondays: July 15, 22, 29, August 12, 19 and 26, 2019 4:00pm-6:00pm 12 CHCs $250.00 (Free for Early Childhood Professionals) Light dinner provided The Reconnect for Resilience™ program teaches seven tools for people to use during stressful times in their lives. The tools are for anyone to use during hard times, no matter what their age or level of education. Science shows us that stress can lead to chronic sickness in our bodies, like high…
Find out more »August 2019
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
$10.00
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 »Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Train the Trainer (for Technical Assistant Professionals)
$30.00
Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Train the Trainer Tuesday, August 20th, 10am-3pm (optional tour of The Growing Place breastfeeding room & facility from 3-4pm) 5 CHCs $30.00 (lunch and snacks included) The Carolina Breastfeeding-Friendly Child Care (BFCC) Initiative promotes widespread implementation of breastfeeding support in child care settings. Breastfeeding provides the healthiest start in life for infants, but children who are routinely cared for by someone other than their parents are less likely to be breastfed. This training with offer Technical…
Find out more »Q&A for Technical Assistants on all things ERS
Free
Thursday, August 22, 2019 1-4 pm BPFC Training Room Lia Rucker M.EdState Anchor, NC Rated License Assessment Project For DCDEE Consultants, TAs, PD providers, CCHCs: The Environment Rating Scales have been used for many years in our state. Even so, there are still areas that continue to be challenging and/or confusing. During this session NCRLAP staff will share responses to some of the commonly asked questions received from technical assistance professionals across the state. However, the primary purpose of this…
Find out more »Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross
$59.00
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 »Emergency Preparedness and Response
$12.50
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 29, 2019, 1:00pm-3:30pm *You must attend both days & complete the assigned homework* 2.5 CHCs total Cost: $12.50 The NC Child Care Commission approved new rules that went into effect on July 1, 2015. The rules require that all licensed…
Find out more »September 2019
Child Care Business Basics Fall 2019
$125.00
Child Care Business Basics Developed by Self-Help Credit Union Begins: Wednesday, September 11, 2019, runs every Wednesday through October 30, 2019. 1:00-5:00PM** Cost: $125.00 30 CHCs awarded upon completion of entire course Complete Dates: September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Whether you are considering starting or expanding a home or center-based child care business, or you are a provider interested in strengthening the business side of your existing child care center, Child Care…
Find out more »Starting a Family Child Care Home
Free
Starting a Family Child Care Home Informational Session Did you know that in the past year, Buncombe County/Asheville has lost close to 130 child care slots? Families typically have to get on long wait lists to find child care, sometimes before their babies are even born. As a result, these caretakers have to send their children to neighbors or other family, change working hours, or even leave the workforce all together, which has huge impacts on our community. You can…
Find out more »Demystifying the Environment Rating Scales: ECERS
$10.00
Demystifying the Environment Rating Scales Tuesday, September 17, 2019 6:15-8:15pm 2 CHCs This training will focus on the characteristics of the ECERS-R scale, address common concerns and low-scoring areas, explain key terms used throughout the scale and explore ways that preschool teachers and administrators can use the ECERS-R to increase the everyday quality of their classrooms. FAQs Is my registration transferrable? Things happen! If for some reason you are unable to attend this training after you have registered, you may…
Find out more »Demystifying the Environment Rating Scales: ITERS
$10.00
Demystifying the Environment Rating Scales Thursday, September 19, 2019 6:15-8:15pm 2 CHCs This training will focus on the characteristics of the ITERS-R scale, address common concerns and low-scoring areas, explain key terms used throughout the scale and explore ways that infant and toddler teachers and administrators can use the ITERS-R to increase the everyday quality of their classrooms. FAQs Is my registration transferrable? Things happen! If for some reason you are unable to attend this training after you have registered,…
Find out more »ITS-SIDS
$7.50
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, September 23, 2019 6:15pm – 7:45pm @ Buncombe Partnership for Children, 2229 Riverside Drive $7.50 1.5 CHCs…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: NC ECE Shared Resources
Free
Thursday, September 26, 2019 12:00-1:30pm FREE! Bring your lunch and join Kim Rowe, from Child Care Resources, as she discusses the benefits of subscribing to NC ECE Shared Resources, an easy-to-use, online web platform. A sample of the services offered through this subscription include: access to a job board, finance and accounting supports, and curriculum and classroom resources. Information about comprehensive services and subscription prices will be available. Questions? Call/email Stevie Alverson (828.407.2058, stevie@buncombepfc.org). *Directors* – You can attend ANY…
Find out more »Stay and Play Outside All Day: ECERS and the Outdoors
$10.00
Many providers want children to spend more time outdoors but are concerned about how this could affect items in the ECERS-R. In this session, we will discuss ways to increase time outdoors while still meeting the requirements of the ECERS-R. We will give examples from real programs, review resources, and answer your questions. Natasha Bowden, SHAPE NC Specialist September 26th, 6:15-8:15pm 2 CHCs *Directors* – Starting in 2017, you can attend ANY training for free if one or more of…
Find out more »Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross
$59.00
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 »October 2019
Pediatric CPR First Aid AED – American Red Cross
$59.00
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 »Lunch and Learn: Family Engagement with Marta Alcala-Williams
Free
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 12:00-1:30pm Asheville Primary School FREE (Light lunch provided) It is well known that family engagement is a huge part of child success in early childhood settings and beyond. With all of the hats early childhood professionals have to wear, figuring out how to support and involve families in our centers with intentionality can be a challenge. Preschool and child care centers are often a familiy's first encounter on a long journey for their child's school path,…
Find out more »Storytelling Story Acting Workshop with Pat Tuttle
$10.00
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 6:15-8:15pm Pat Tuttle Children love to tell stories. They make up stories as they play, they greet you every morning with, “Teacher, guess what?”, and they make friends and connect with their classmates through stories and interests. What can you do with these entertaining stories and how do they become learning opportunities and a part of your daily curriculum? Join us as we combine play, children’s stories, and literacy strategies to give preschool teachers and directors a no…
Find out more »Conscious Discipline Cohort 2019-2020
$50.00
Consious Discipline Cohort Join Buncombe Partnership for Children Child Care Resource and Referral as we facilitate the Conscious Discipline Online Training! We will meet at Estes Elementary 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. Please take note of the location for…
Find out more »November 2019
ITS-SIDS
$7.50
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, November 18, 2019 6:15pm – 7:45pm @ Buncombe Partnership for Children, 2229 Riverside Drive $7.50 1.5 CHCs…
Find out more »December 2019
Emergency Preparedness and Response
$12.50
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 Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 1:00pm-3:30pm 2.5 CHCs total Cost: $12.50 The NC Child Care Commission approved new rules that went into effect on July 1, 2015. The rules require that all licensed facilities complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care…
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