Pyramid Model: Overview of Module 3

Pyramid Model: Overview of Module 3 February 12th from 6:30-8:30pm at Child Care Connections, Free -Prerequisite: Introduction to the Pyramid Model, Module 1 and Module 2. Participants will be able to describe the difference between Positive Behavior Support and traditional discipline approaches, discuss how challenging behavior may be used instead of language by a child […]

Mind in the Making Part 3

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Tori Sproles & Gaby Loeza Participants will be able to: 1. Define and discuss making connections and critical thinking. 2. Practice and discuss strategies to support making connections and critical thinking. 3. Develop a plan for enhancing these life skills with children and themselves. To register, please click here. Location Bozeman […]

CPR/First Aid

CPR/First Aid February 13th from 9:00am-12:30pm at Child Care Connections, $45 -American Red Cross Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid certification. Certification is good for two years from time of completion. Call or email Brandi to register. *To register contact Brandi at 406-587-7786 or brandi@cccmontana.org

Early Childhood Essentials

Early Childhood Essentials February 13th from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Child Care Connections, FREE -Participants will be able to explain how the MT Early Care and Education system supports professional development, children and families and promotes quality early childhood practices, describe effective skills in providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children and recognize community resources […]

Program Management

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Tammy Christofferson  Intended for new directors! Participants will be able to: 1. Identify the role of an early childhood professional 2. Describe the MT Early Care and Education system 2. Recognize community resources applicable to families, children and early childhood professionals. To register, please click here. Location Child Care Connections from […]

Child Care: More Than Business as Usual- Marketing

Child Care: More Than Business as Usual- Marketing February 20th from 6:00pm- 9:00pm at Child Care Connections, $26.25 -The purpose of this training is to strengthen child care providers’ understanding of marketing tools, audiences, and elements necessary to develop a marketing plan. It encourages providers to tailor marketing practices to the audience they are trying […]

Project Wet

Event Fee: $25.00 (this fee includes a manual for the course to use in your program) Presenter: Julia Beck Participants will be able to: 1. Teach water science to young children. 2. Discuss basic water principals that they can incorporate in their lessons. 3. Use Getting Little Feet Wet with children. To regiser, please click […]

Pyramid Model: Full Module 3

Pyramid Model: Full Module 3 February 21st and 28th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Child Care Connections, Free -Prerequisite: Introduction to the Pyramid Model, Module 1 and Module 2 This course is an in depth look into Pyramid Model Module 3. The format for this training is 6 hours of in class time and 2 […]

Montana Healthy Mouths

Montana Healthy Mouths February 26th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Child Care Connections, $17.50 -Child Care providers play a key role in promoting health among Montana Children. Dental decay is the number one chronic disease among children and can have a significant impact on health and well-being. Healthy Montana Mouths has been designed to assist […]

Mind in the Making Part 4

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Tori Sproles & Gaby Loeza Participants will be able to: 1. Define and discuss 2 of the essential life skills, taking on challenges and self directed, engaged learning. 2. Practice using strategies that help to enhance and support these skills. 3. Develop of plan of how they will support these skills […]

Guide to Being a Guardian (Guardian Programs Only)

Guide to Being a Guardian (only for CCC guarding programs) February 27th from 6:30-8:30pm at Child Care Connections, Free - As a Guardian program, you have volunteered to help out during the event of a disaster. Come and learn what is expected of you during the event of a disaster and ensure your program is […]

Creating Meaningful Relationships with Families

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Shaina Chepulis (Thrive) Participants will be able to: 1. Discuss the value of building positive relationships with families. 2. Identify barriers to parent engagement. 3. Discuss family culture. To register, please click here. Location Child Care Connections from 6:30-8:30pm