Anti-Bias in Early Childhood, Judith Ehret (2 parts, 4 hours) Tuesday, September 6th and Thursday, September 8th, from 6:30-8:30pm via Zoom, $35 What is Anti-Bias Education (ABE)? This training will explore the components around ABE in early childhood. What, How, and When. This training will include critical thinking and open discussion. Visualizing what Anti-Bias education […]
Directors Round Table- Fall 2022, Brandi Thomas (3 hours) *For Region 4 Directors or assistant Directors only (Lewis and Clark/ Jefferson/ Broadwater/Gallatin/ Park/ Meagher) Thursday, October 13th, from 5:30-8:30pm 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 […]
Princesses and Superheroes: Exploring Gender in Early Childhood, Judith Ehret (2 hours) Tuesday, October 18th, from 6:30-8:30pm via Zoom, $14.00 This training will explore the components around healthy gender development and young children. The goal is to promote an understanding to help work to guide children's resilience and early learning. Within best practice, we will […]
Learn Your Color: Color Code Personality Theory, Tiffany Krushensky- Nurturing Center (2 hours) Wednesday, October 26th, from 6:00 to 8:00pm via zoom $14.00 Come join us to learn your own 'Color Code Personality Science'! Unlike other personality tests, The Color Code not only identifies what you do but why you do it, allowing you to […]
Don't Grab the Tissue, Solve the Issue! Conflict Resolution Skills for the Early Childhood Professional, Irene Tiefenthaler-Child Care Resources (4 hours) Tuesday, November 1st, and November 8th, (2 Sessions) from 6:00-8:00 pm via zoom $28.00 Do you dread conflict? Is dealing with parents the hardest part of your job? In this training we will discuss how […]
Don't Grab the Tissue, Solve the Issue! Conflict Resolution Skills for the Early Childhood Professional, Irene Tiefenthaler-Child Care Resources (4 hours) Tuesday, November 1st, and November 8th, (2 Sessions) from 6:00-8:00 pm via zoom $28.00 Do you dread conflict? Is dealing with parents the hardest part of your job? In this training we will discuss how […]
Nurturing Wonder through STEAM Projects, Charrisse Jennings-Family Connections (2 hours) Monday, November 14th, from 6:30 to 8:30pm via zoom $14.00 Teachers have a unique opportunity to nurture a child's sense of wonder through discovery and exploration. Including STEAM Projects in your classroom will enhance the joy, play, learning, and development of children. Join us as […]
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What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year’s #GivingTuesday will take place on November 29th and will kick off the giving […]
Diving into SEL, Nicole Peterson and Crystal Hill-HRDC 7 Tuesday, December 6th, from 6:00 to 8:00pm via Zoom, $14.00 In this training, we will identify and provide evidence-based strategies for implementing the Pyramid Model Framework. We will dive into the importance of building positive adult-child relationships and providing an effective and supportive classroom community. We […]
Recruiting and Retaining, Rita Freebourn, Kiddie Korner Early Learning- Butte 4C’s Tuesday, December 13th, from 6:00 to 8:00pm via Zoom, $14.00 Participants will be given tips for recruiting employees. After employees are hired, it can be a challenge at times to retain them, thus, the majority of the discussion will involve techniques for keeping your […]
No Such Thing as Bad Weather-Nurturing Center, Tiffany Krushensky Wednesday, January 11, from 6:00-8:00pm Via zoom, $14.00 Winter weather is a part of life in Montana. Dressing children for the cold and planning outdoor activities can be daunting. Then once you're finally outside it feels like the kids are cold and miserable! This course will […]
