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| Training Title & Date | Session Description | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Learning Through Movement in the Early Childhood Classroom (146167) Virtual Sept. 28, 2023 12:00 PM-1:30 PM | According to research, physical activity activates the brain, improves Cognitive Development, and is correlated with academic performance. Participants will receive best practices and strategies to enhance creative learning through movement. 1.5 Curriculum | Ella Mack |
| CPR & First Aid (In-person) 703 Bladen St. Beaufort, SC 29902 Oct. 2, 2023 9:00-12:00 PM | The course includes adult, child, and infant CPR and basic first aid. Tailored for childcare professionals, this interactive course meets the requirements for DSS licensing. Limited space, register early NO DSS credit Certification only | Betty Washington |
| Ensuring Safe Medication Administration in an Early Childhood Setting (144150) Virtual Oct. 10, 2023 12:00 Pm-1:30 PM | Medication administration in schools is often necessary to meet the needs of students because 27% of children have chronic health conditions and 20% of children in the United States have special health care needs including medical, behavioral, or developmental conditions. Harm from medications can arise from unintended consequences as well as medication error (wrong medication, wrong time, wrong dose, etc.). 1.5 Health & Safety | Ella Mack |
| The Cat in The Hat (119971) Virtual Oct. 14, 2023 09:00am-12:00pm | Knowing how to use books to introduce literacy strategies will help to improve literacy in young children. The two Dr. Seuss books used in this workshop will also help teachers plan lessons that will give children a better understanding of rhymes, size, comprehension, and different characters found in the book. 3.0 Curriculum | Shiela Keaise |
| The Early Years: Supporting Milestones (146154) Virtual October 24, 2023 12:00 Pm-1:30 PM | The first three years of life are marked by rapid growth and development. It is important for caregivers to have an understanding of typical development and to know that timelines can vary for each child. Development happens in different domains such as cognitive or thinking, physical, emotional, and social. Early experiences play a critical role in the child’s development and adverse experiences can derail them. Trainees will identify strategies to assist them in supporting milestones in young children. 1.5 Growth & Development | Ella Mack |
| Building Literacy into the Classroom (145113) Oct. 28, 2023 09:00am-12:00pm | This workshop is designed to give Early Childcare Teachers creative ways to bring literacy into the classroom with well-known classroom centers. No matter what age you teach, we know a strong background in early literacy helps children succeed. Thus, this workshop intends to strengthen the Early Childcare Teacher’s passion for sharing the gift of literacy with young children. Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world. In this workshop, we will utilize the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch) to help students learn in three classroom centers: Library, Literacy, and Writing. 3.0 Curriculum | Shiela Keaise |
| Why Strong Gross Motor Skills are Critical for Child Development Virtual Nov. 7, 2023 12:00 PM-1:30 PM | Gross Motor skills are essential for a child’s development. Trainees will collaborate with other educators to obtain more knowledge to help strengthen a child’s ability to do more complex skills in future activities. Trainees will receive best practices and Developmentally Appropriate activities as they encourage Young Children to explore the world around them. 1.5 Growth & Development | Ella Mack |
| CPR & First Aid (In-person) 703 Bladen St. Beaufort, SC 29902 Nov. 18, 2023 9:00-12:00 PM | The course includes adult, child, and infant CPR and basic first aid. Tailored for childcare professionals, this interactive course meets the requirements for DSS licensing. Limited space, register early No DSS Credit; Certification Only | Betty Washington |
| The Building Blocks of Team Building (144843) VIRTUAL Dec. 2, 2023 9:00-11:00 AM | Let’s explore the various techniques that you as a leader can implement and considerations that you should make in order to ensure that your team is operating as a cohesive unit. 2.0 Program Administration | Tomeiko Wright |
| Let’s Breathe, Relax, and Release for Stress (141825) VIRTUAL Dec. 2, 2023 11:30 AM-01:30 PM | Stress Management is imperative for overall health and well-being. We will take a dive into breathing and relaxation techniques in order to relax and release stressors that can trigger and attack our positive sense of self! 2.0 Professional Development | Tomeiko Wright |
| Early Childhood is a Time of Rapid Physical Development (112536) VIRTUAL Dec. 9, 2023 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM | Since early childhood development is a period of rapid growth and change. Trainees will receive strategies and best practices to assist children as they gain a greater understanding of language, the world, themselves, and those around them. 2.5 Growth & Development | Ella Mack |