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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May 2019
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
Free
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 »(CANCELLED) 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
Free
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
Free
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…
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