
December 2019
Director’s Training & Support – Self Care & Country Lanes Creative Expression
Director Appreciation - Celebrate the season and make a beautiful floral arrangement with Edward from Country Lane. Space is limited Edward, Country Lane Flower Shop Angela Southworth, Director, Child Connect 2 HRS
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Director’s Training & Support: The Importance of Outdoor Play
Providers will learn: Why structured outdoor play is important; what to do to increase the interest of kids that are reluctant to go outside; How to make the playground experience more meaningful; Techniques for engaging and responsive interactions between provider and child. Trainer: Courtney Aldrich, MSU Extension 2 HRS
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Director’s Training & Support: The Resilience Toolbox
Prolonged or intense stress can have lasting negative impacts in the development of young children. Children with resilience are better able to manage this stress and work towards healthy and successful outcomes. This workshop will help participants gain an understanding of how stress affects children and the importance of developing resilience to combat that stress, including specific strategies for building protective factors. Stocking up your resilience toolbox empowers you to help children learn to manage the stressors in their lives…
Find out more »March 2020
Cancelled -Director’s Training & Support: What You Need to Know About the New Licensing Rules
All programming at Child Connect has been canceled or postponed. I have been in contact with Thanh throughout the day regarding a reschedule date. We had one confirmed for April until she received a last-minute directive banning all training during the next 60 days. With that said, the licensing training should take place in May as long as there are no additional delays. As soon as I know more I will be sure to let you know. Thank you for…
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Director’s Training & Support
TBA Angela Southworth, Director, Child Connect 2 HRS
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Director’s Training & Support: What You Need to Know About the New Licensing Rules
We have rescheduled the Director's Meeting/Licensing Training for Monday, May 11th from 1:00-3:00 pm at Child Connect. Of course, this is dependent on what directives the state has at that time
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Our May Director Support Meeting will be held via Zoom Topic: Early Literacy Essentials – an introduction and overview of some of the content and activities Presented by Courtney Aldrich, MSU Extension When: May 18, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpduqspjguG9eB0l_s35ikz3exHVqNHcW6 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Directors’ Training & Support- Positive Discipline
Directors' Training & Support October 19, 2020 Topic :Positive Discipline Helping young children learn self-control is important to their ability to be successful citizens now and in the future. Positive Discipline workshops help adults learn how their role in creating appropriate environments and experiences can strengthen that development. 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Carrie Shrier is the instructor $10 fee.
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Let’s Talk: Parent and Provider Communication
November 16 Directors' Training & Support - Let’s Talk: Parent and Provider Communication Presented by Carrie Shrier 1:00 - 3:00 pm Cost:$10.00 This course is available in person and via Zoom. Please note your preference in the notes section of the online registration form, or when you call in to register. Parents and child care providers play a crucial role in the development of children. Learning…
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Self Care for Early Childhood Educators -Cancelled
Directors' Training and Support Monday, Deceember 21, 2020 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Cost: $10.00 Participants in this training session will learn to recognize symptoms of stress and practice several methods to help combat the toll that stress can have on the body and mind. Tips on how to minimize job-related stress will be discussed. Time will be set aside to practice relaxation techniques as well as network with others to share ideas and strategies. Attendees will also be making a festive centerpiece…
Find out more »Registrations Must be Made 72 hours in Advance for CPR, CPR/First Aid & Basic CPR/First Aid Classes.
We are more flexible with our other classes, If in doubt, call us!