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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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, pleaes click here. Location Child Care Connections from […]

Child Care: More Than Business as Usual- Recruitment and Retention March 6th from 6:00p to 9:00pm at Child Care Connections, $26.25 -The purpose of this training is to strengthen child care providers’ understanding of staff recruitment tools, organizational staff support systems, and elements necessary to support retention of talented staff. *To register click HERE.

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Lacy Stephens Participants will be able to:  1. Recognize the benefits of farm to early care and education initiatives (including procurement of local foods, gardening, and food and nutrition education) for children, families, and communities. 2. Identify key farm to early care and education initiatives that fulfill Head Start Program Performance […]

I Am Moving I Am Learning December 15th from 9:00am to 3:30pm (1/2 hour lunch on own) at Child Care Connections, $52.50 -I am Moving I am Learning is a fun interactive class that will teach you how to get children up and moving in your programs. Learn how to improve the quality of structured […]

Event Fee: $35.00 Presenter: Tori Sproles Participants will be able to: 1. Understand the concept of internal controls and how they can strengthen program fiscal health 2. Learn a process for building a budget and how to use it for decision-making throughout the year. 3. Understand how to project business costs, generate additional income, and […]

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Angie Weikert Participants will be able to: 1. Engage in science activities related to Yellowstone’s thermal features. 2. Practice preschool science activities related to Yellowstone animal adaptations. 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 […]

Event Fee: FREE This course is required for floaters or aids in programs for STAR 4.  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 […]

Program Management Essentials March 13th 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 March 13th 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

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 […]

Early Childhood Essentials March 20th 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 […]

Annual Required CACFP March 21st from 6:30-8:30pm at Child Care Connections, FREE This course is for CCC-CACFP participants only. -This course will cover CACFP requirements, civil rights and meal time best practices. The course will cover the division of responsibilities in feeding and will emphasize the importance of implementing this division.

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Rhiannon Shook Participants will be able to:  1. Understand the basics of G Suite 2. Utilize 2-3 new G Suite tools to streamline program operations 3. Access resources for further development using G Suite Learning Center To register, please click here.  Location Child Care Connections from 6:30-8:30