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Early Childhood Essentials (Belgrade)

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Tammy Christofferson Intended for entry level providers! Participants will be able to: 1. explain how the MT Early Care and Education system supports professional development, children and families and promotes quality early childhood practices. 2. Describe effective skills in providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children. 3. Recognize community […]

Program Management Essentials

Program Management Essentials May 8th from 9:00-12:00am at Child Care Connections, FREE -Participants will be able to identify the role of an early childhood professional, describe the MT Early Care and Education system and recognize community resources applicable to families, children and early childhood professionals. *To register click HERE.

CPR/First Aid

CPR/First Aid May 8th from 6:00pm-9:30pm 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. *To register contact Brandi at 406-587-7786 or brandi@cccmontana.org

Belonging, Being, Becoming: Bringing the Pyramid to Life in Preschool Classrooms

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Sara Silva Participants will be able to:  1. Understand how Pyramid Model strategies can be implemented in the child care environment 2. Recognize the importance of the Pyramid Model framework and the individualization of its strategies 3. Complete a self-assessment of Pyramid Model practices TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK HERE. Location Child […]

Heirloom Gardening for Preschoolers

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Angela Weikert Participants will be able to:  1. Identify popular vegetables suitable for Montana home gardens. 2. Practice preschool activities related to gardening. 3. Brainstorm ideas for activities and lessons appropriate for each participant’s unique preschool setting and know where to find resources to help enhance activities in their own settings. […]

Gardening & Cooking with Herbs

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Tammy Christofferson Participants will be able to: 1. Identify herbs that grow well in our area and foods they go well with 2. Describe the benefits of growing and using their own herbs in their cooking 3. Plan which herbs to plan and create a gardening design for their program   […]

Pyramid Model Blended Module 2

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Sara Silva Participants will be able to:  1. state why it is important to be intentional about teaching social skills to children 2. identify strategies and activities for supporting the development of friendship skills and to recognize label, and express emotions 3. identify the problem solving steps and strategies to teach […]

Early Childhood Essentials

Early Childhood Essentials May 15th from 9:00am-12:00pm 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 […]

Family/ Group Round Table

May 15th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Child Care Connections, $26.50 -Participants will build relationships that will produce a collaborative effect in our community to promote the early childhood care and education profession. Topics will include personnel policies and employee handbooks, advocacy, accreditation, and legal matters to name a few. *To register click HERE

Building and Maintaining a Successful Child Care Business

Building and Maintaining a Successful Child Care Business May 18th from 9:00am- 1:00pm at Child Care Connections, $35.00 -Participants will be able to determine the cost of care and develop an annual budget, write functioning policies including a risk management plan, and utilize strategies for retaining high quality staff. *To register click HERE.

Program Management for Directors

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 […]