Signs, Symptom, and Support for Autism Spectrum Disorders-Family Connections- Khristi Drabbs Tuesday, May 9th from 6:30-8:30pm via zoom Would you like to learn more about the Autism Spectrum? Do you know what to do if you suspect a child is on the Spectrum? How can you support children who are suspected to be on the […]
Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3, ASQ-SE 2) (6 hours) Thursday’s, May 4th and 11th from 5:30-8:30pm via Zoom (must attend both sessions) Free Participants will learn about the ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE. After the training participants will be able to administer, interpret and score these screening tools. Participants will be able to communicate results and gain […]
Toddling the Pyramid (Helena)- Sara Silva (2 hours) Thursday, May 25th from 6:30-8:30pm Virtual, $17.50 What does Pyramid Model implementation actually look like in a two- and three-year old classroom? While the Pyramid Model provides a beautiful framework for how to support toddler social-emotional well-being and development, it can be difficult to picture what the […]
Belonging, Being, Becoming: Bringing the Pyramid to Life in Preschool Classrooms (Helena)- Sara Silva (3 hours) Thursday, June 8th from 6:00-9:00pm Virtual, $26.25 What does Pyramid Model implementation actually look like in a preschool classroom? While the Pyramid Model provides a beautiful framework for how to support preschooler social-emotional growth and well-being, it can be […]
Environments: Learning Though Play (Bozeman)- Rhiannon Shook (3 hours) Tuesday, June 13th from 6:00-9:00pm at Family Promise, $26.25 Children learn best through play. What children can learn through play is impacted by what is provided in their everyday environments. You will get to assess what you currently offer in your environment to begin to make a plan […]
Flip It! Transforming Challenging Behavior- Rhiannon Shook (6 hours) Tuesday, July 11th and 18th, from 6:00-9:00pm via Zoom, $42 You will learn how to help children learn about their feelings and gain self-control by using the mnemic: F- Feelings, L- Limits, I- Inquiries, P-Prompts. These four steps transform challenging behavior using a simple, kind, strength-based, […]
Flip It! Transforming Challenging Behavior- Rhiannon Shook (6 hours) Tuesday, July 11th and 18th, from 6:00-9:00pm via Zoom, $42 You will learn how to help children learn about their feelings and gain self-control by using the mnemic: F- Feelings, L- Limits, I- Inquiries, P-Prompts. These four steps transform challenging behavior using a simple, kind, strength-based, […]
CACFP Infant Feeding Tuesday, August 15th, from 6:30-8:30pm via Zoom, Free This course is for CACFP participants only. Identify if an infant is ready for solids. Understand the differences between traditional and baby-led weaning methods. Have knowledge to reduce the risk of choking. Be able to reduce power struggles at mealtimes implementing the division of […]
What the Fuss: Assessment for Quality Improvement Center and Family/Group- Brandi Thomas (3 hours) Wednesday, September 6th from 6:00-9:00pm via Zoom, Free Participants will be able to: 1. Analyze the importance of program assessments. 2. Analyze the STARS to Quality required assessment tools and discuss the assessment process. 3. Demonstrate ability to score the required […]
Strategies in Planning & Curriculum- The Nurturing Center (2 hours) Thursday, October 5th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm via zoom, $14.00 This course will be directed towards any and all childcare educators who currently have or are wanting to become more familiar with planning while using a curriculum program. Participants will have a multitude of opportunities […]
Directors Round Table- Fall 2023, Brandi Thomas (3 hours) *For Region 4 Directors or assistant Directors only (Lewis and Clark/ Jefferson/ Broadwater/Gallatin/ Park/ Meagher) Wednesday, October 25th from 6:00-9:00pm via Zoom, Free Discuss issues that are relevant to being an owner/director in the Early Childhood Care and Education field. Identify updates to state programming. Provide […]
Intentionally Safe and Secure: Supporting Children who have Experienced Trauma- Child Care Resources (2 hrs.) Monday, Novemebr 6th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm via Zoom, $14.00 This course will provide an overview of intentional teaching and allow time for reflection around teachers' own existing beliefs and practices with young children. We will discuss childhood trauma and […]
