Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Kristin Horn Participants will be able to: 1.Describe the difference between Positive Behavior Support and traditional discipline approaches 2. Discuss how challenging behavior may be used instead of language by a child who has limited social skills or has learned that challenging behavior will result in meeting his or her needs […]

CPR/First Aid June 12th 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

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Sara Silva Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the relationship between behavior and the communication of distress for infants/toddler/preschoolers 2. Describe the form and function of behavior 3. Describe and have an opportunity to practice through casee study a process for developing and implementing a behavior support plan to respond […]

Early Childhood Essentials June 12th 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 […]

Toddling the Pyramid: Bringing the pyramid to life in Two- and Three- Year Old Classrooms June 18th from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Child Care Connections, $26.25 -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 emotional-social well-being and […]

Event Fee: $52.50 Presenter: Kristin Horn 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 understanding of developmental milestones of young children.   To register, please click here.  Location Child Care Connections […]

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Kei Matsunami Farm to early care improves children’s health and cultivates vibrant communities. The Montana Harvest of the Month (HOM) program is the perfect way to start or grow a farm to early care program for your little eaters! Learn more about our free program and how to participate at our […]

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 […]

June 27th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Child Care Connections, $17.50 -Participants will learn how to integrate everyday Spanish into their programs. They will learn simple colors, numbers, and routine signs. *To register click HERE.

Program Management Essentials July 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