July 2019
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…
Find out more »August 2019
The Choice is Yours: Interest-Based Lesson Planning for Preschoolers
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 »Q&A for Technical Assistants on all things ERS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 »Storytelling Story Acting Workshop with Pat Tuttle
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 »November 2019
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, 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
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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