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Develop an Amazing Team: Recruit, Select, Engage, Coach and Retain the Best

$20

with Amy Williams

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 17, 2025 at 6 pm

Create an interview tool that helps you select professionals who can give you just what your school needs. Develop a plan to effectively, firmly and fairly coach the members of your team. Give them inspiration, skills and the drive to serve your families and children. This will build a cohesive, happy, motivated team. Evaluate and implement staff training and development plans that support higher school goals. And finally, leave with ideas on how to keep the great members of your team for the long term. Set Two in PPLD/PM. No Age Related Content.

Playing Isn't Just for Kids: Creating Events that Honor, Connect, and Celebrate Families & Communities within our ECE

$20

with Rhonda Schock

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 5, 2026 at 6 pm

We will be exploring strategies & tools to include all families in our ECE programs in order to make connections with other families, creating a stronger community of parents and resources as well as honoring family cultures and connections to needed resources. We will be exploring techniques to share with families about how to support their children through play. Set Two in FCS. No Age Related Content.

Get to Know 211 Info

Free

with Kerry Wells

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 13, 2026 at 6 pm

211info helps communities identify, navigate, and connect with the local resources they need. This presentation will cover the basics of the services that 211info offers. We will discuss 211info’s Child Care and Community Service referrals and different ways that 211info can help you and the families of children in your care. Set One in PM. No Age Related Content.

Exploring the Reggio Emilia Inspired Approach

$20

with Aoife Magee

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 14, 2026 at 6 pm

In this workshop, participants will explore the Reggio Emilia Inspired approach to early childhood learning environments. We will examine the Key Principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which emphasizes the benefits of hands-on exploration, collaboration, and the environment as a "third teacher". Participants will apply elements of a child-directed, inquiry-based approach in their practices with children. Set Two in LEC. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool.

Introduction to Let’s Play! Movement Games for Young Children: Games and Movement to Support the Young Child’s Development and Learning

$10

with Paula Lynam

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 15, 2026 at 6 pm

Through introducing the foundational senses:(touch, proprioception, vestibular, life), and developmental movements, we will explore games, movement and a variety of activities to support the health and development of the whole child. Set One in HSN. No Age Related Content.

Adults Come to Learning Experiences with Histories: Adults Learning Principles Series

Free

with Kiki Omoto

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 21, 2026 at 12 pm

Would you like to create learning spaces that feel more meaningful and engaging for adult learners? Together, we will explore and practice ways to connect adults’ prior knowledge and experiences to new learning. Set Two in PPLD. No Age Related Content.

Introduction to Registered Family Child Care- Part Two

Free

with Massie

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 22, 2026 at 9 am

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.

Sensory Smarts: Understanding and Supporting Sensory Needs in Infants and Toddlers

$20

with C. Ryan

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 2, 2026 at 6 pm

As educators, it’s important to know how little ones take in and respond to sights, sounds, touch, and more. In this workshop we’ll explore what sensory needs look like for infants/toddlers and share practical ways to support them every day. You’ll leave with fresh ideas and strategies for creating fun, sensory-friendly spaces. Set Two in LEC/SN. Infant/ Toddler.





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