Promoting social-emotional development is core to the Pyramid Model. This module provides training on the practices for teaching friendship skills, emotional literacy, self-regulation, and problem-solving. Set One in HGD, LEC & FCS

Participants must attend Part 1, 2, and 3 to receive ORO credit.

Wednesday April 3rd, 17th and May 1st 6pm-8pm

In this training we will review USDA CACFP mandates including portion requirements and child nutrition documentation, explore ways to entice your kids, including picky eaters, to eat healthy foods and share and learn ideas for serving nutritious meals and snacks. Set One in HSN. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool, School Age

Inspired by the approach and techniques of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, participants will examine and apply the concepts, goals, and actions that support the social-emotional growth and development of young children. Create a plan in which your program is a more kind, clear, and respectful experience for your students. Bring Mr. Rogers' wisdom to life in your classroom. Set Two in HGD. Preschool.

Early Childhood Program Directors will explore technology tools to develop a systematic approach to their daily/weekly/monthly responsibilities. By leveraging technology, we increase our ability to manage our time in an efficient manor saving us time spent on tedious tasks. Program Directors will be given time to design one system that will impact multiple areas of the program resulting in less strass and more time saved. Set Two in PM. No Age Related Content.

This training is designed for license exempt family child care providers. Participants will understand social and emotional development typical for children’s mental health for children 0-12 and the mental health needs of children and youth including the impact on families and provider care practices. They will also understand how to recognize risk factors that might lead to or result in children with mental health issues, learn research based practices to support families and children’s emotional well-being, and learn child care practices to support children with mental health disorders. Set One in SN. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool, School Age.

STOP- Please note:There are two parts to the Introduction to Registered Family Child Care (IRF). You can register for Part 2 after you have completed the IRF Part One online class located at https://occd.educadium.com/. This must be completed first!

The Introduction to Registered Family Child Care Part Two is the required in-person training you must attend after completing the online IRF Part One to become a provider. This free class provides you with a rule book, resources to help you be successful in your new business, information about the role of Child Care Resource & Referral, what quality child care looks like and much more. You must pre-register. Set One in PM. No Age Related Content.

Preschoolers are naturally curious and full of questions. As educators and providers, our role is to partner in their learning through meaningful conversations that build skills, strengthen relationships, and foster learning. In this training, we will discuss what meaningful conversations look like, how to incorporate them into your daily routine, and why preschoolers thrive off them, too. Set Two in UGB. Preschool.

Ideally, we are in always in a peaceful partnership with the families that we serve. Yet, sometimes we must have conversations that are difficult and uncomfortable that may put that partnership at risk. Examine ways to create a safe, trusting atmosphere, explore ways to communicate when emotions run high, and maintain a relationship that is respectful, clear and effective. Set Two in FCS. No Age Related Content.