TRAINING: Introduction to ECERS-3
Location: VIRTUAL via Zoom
Trainer: Stephanie Nelson
Cost: Free for IN COUNTY (residence or employee); $10 fee for OUT OF COUNTY
Training Details: Learn how to score well on ECERS-3 using resources from the NC Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP). This training is designed to help directors and teachers of 3- and 4-year-old classrooms prepare for Environment Rating Scale assessments. Please note: teachers of two-year-old classrooms will likely need ITERS-3 training, which applies to classrooms where most children are under 36 months.
Triple P Parenting Seminar: The Power of Positive Parenting
Location: Cognition Children’s Museum (FREE childcare provided)
Topics Include: assertive, consistent discipline; having realistic expectations; maintaining a positive home environment
Click HERE to register!
TRAINING: Introduction to ITERS-3
Location: VIRTUAL via Zoom
Trainer: Stephanie Nelson
Cost: Free for IN COUNTY (residence or employee); $10 fee for OUT OF COUNTY
Training Details: Learn how to score well on ITERS-3 using resources from the NC Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP). This training explores key components of the third edition and is designed for directors and teachers in infant, toddler, and two-year-old classrooms. Note: Because ITERS-3 now applies to classrooms where most children are under 36 months, teachers of two-year-olds are strongly encouraged to attend.
TRAINING: Managing Children's Behaviors by Teaching Social and Emotional Skills
Location: HYBRID: Attendees can join in-person at the Smart Start offices (1278 Yadkinville Road) or virtually via Zoom
Trainer: Stephanie Nelson
Cost: Free for IN COUNTY (residence or employee); $10 fee for OUT OF COUNTY
Training Details: Learn the strategy of "Pause, Ask, and Respond" to manage children's behaviors. We will discuss how pausing can help teachers determine what skills the child is missing. By looking at the situation from the child's perspective, we can teach the missing social and emotional skills needed to better manage children's behaviors and big emotions. NC FELD will be used to identify age-appropriate emotional and social skills.
TRAINING: Using Movement Activities to Teach Self-Regulation and Reduce Misbehavior
Location: Smart Start of Davie County (1278 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville)
Trainer: Stephanie Nelson
Cost: Free for IN COUNTY (residence or employee); $10 fee for OUT OF COUNTY
Training Details: Do you wonder why children can't control themselves or how to help them self-regulate? Self control is connected to healthy social and emotional skills. In this session, teachers will learn how to use movement activities to teach children self-regulation skills, social skills, and emotional skills. By purposely planning movement games, teachers can reduce misbehaviors in the classroom. This training will be full of fun games, movement and songs guaranteed to make your days easier.
TRAINING: Lesson Planning and Assessment
Location: VIRTUAL via Zoom
Trainer: Stephanie Nelson
Cost: Free for IN COUNTY (residence or employee); $10 fee for OUT OF COUNTY
Training Details: Lesson planning and assessment go together like peanut butter and jelly. In this session we will talk about how to connect these two concepts in a way that is helpful for your teaching and communication with families. We will also explore systems to make assessment easier. Come explore many resources and ideas. You are sure to leave this session with some new strategies!
ITS-SIDS Training - VIRTUAL
Location: VIRTUAL via Zoom
Trainer: Alicia Tanner
Cost: FREE to Davie County providers; $10 for out-of-county attendees
Register HERE for this training.
Roll and Read at Davie Community Park
Location: Davie Community Park (151 Southwood Drive, Mocksville)
Meet us between the Davie Community Park playground and the baseball field to walk, ride, bike, or stroll and enjoy an interactive storytime along the way.
ITS-SIDS In-Person Training
Location: Smart Start of Davie County (1278 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville)
Trainer: Alicia Tanner
Cost: FREE to Davie County providers; $10 for out-of-county attendees
Register HERE for this training.