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 Teachers
Free
Online Resource and Support Discussions for Teachers BPFC strives to offer teachers 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…
Find out more »May 2020
Online: Implementing new COVID-19 Requirements and Recommendations from DCDEE
Free
Online: Implementing new COVID-19 Requirements and Recommendations from DCDEE Description: On May 22, DCDEE provided a detailed guidance checklist for ECE programs to implement to minimize the likelihood of COVID-19 infection and spread in child care settings. This 90-minute Zoom session is an opportunity for center Administrators to walk through that document in detail with our CCHH, sanitation, and licensing consultants in order to ask questions and gain clarity related to: Requirements vs. recommendations Concrete implementation of specific items…
Find out more »June 2020
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 »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 »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…
Find out more »School-Age Care Conversation for Early Childhood Providers
Free
School-age care in the time of COVID-19 Do you have questions and concerns about how to provide adequate care for school-age children who may have inconsistent school attendance schedules, or distance learning needs, in the Fall? Come join us for a discussion of questions, concerns, brainstorming, and as much information as is currently available with BPFC Child Care Resources staff, Southwestern Child Development's School-Age program, DHHS Subsidy Unit and others. You will be emailed the Zoom link on Monday morning…
Find out more »August 2020
ONLINE- Annual NC Pre-Kindergarten Summer Preservice 2020
Free
Annual NC Pre-Kindergarten Preservice 2020 By Invitation Only Come join us for a remote NC Pre-K summer preservice! We will take time to explore the impact COVID-19 has had on our preschool community and what it has meant for our youngest learners and their families. Effective classroom preparation, whether face-to-face or virtual, to provide a smooth transition for children and their families will be shared. The importance of self-regulation, for teachers and children, will be discussed. NC Pre-K program updates…
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