Training & Events Calendar
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Jan 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
Can A Baby Be Depressed? Rethinking Stress, Trauma, and Other Issues from an Infant Mental Health Lens
$0.00 - $10.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
During this training, providers will deepen their ability to identify mental health issues in infants and toddlers by focusing on changes in behavior patterns, mood, and engagement. Taking an Infant Mental Health lens allows providers to broaden their understanding of how the layers of environment and systems can influence a...
Monday, January 27, 2025
Parent Workshop – Anxiety in Preschoolers
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us to learn how to identify cues of anxiety and tips on caring for preschoolers who may be feeling anxious. Please note: This workshop is for parents and other caregivers such as grandparents and foster parents. It is not a childcare training and COK hours will not be...
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Parent Workshop – Building Early Literacy
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learning starts at home! Join us to learn some ways that you can promote early literacy skills with your young child, to set them up for success with reading and writing at school. Please note: This workshop is for parents and other caregivers such as grandparents and foster parents. It...
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Equity Series: SEE, PLAY, LOVE: How to Build Cultural Competence & Racial Literacy with Children
$0.00
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Dr. Lucretia Berry from Brownicity for the See, Play, Love workshop, where caregivers and educators gain practical tools to nurture cultural competency and racial literacy in children. Through interactive activities and developmentally appropriate conversations about phenotype, race, culture, and ethnicity, this workshop helps foster positive attitudes, reduce biases, and...
Feb 2025
Saturday, February 01, 2025
Medication Administration
$70.00
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
THIS WILL BE IN PERSON Location: Reisterstown Branch of Baltimore County Public Library 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136 This MSDE-designed workshop will teach providers what they need to know when administering medication to children. Learn how to give oral, topical, inhaled, and emergency medicines to infants and children;...
Baltimore County Public Library: Reisterstown21 Cockeys Mill RdReisterstown, MD 21136
Monday, February 03, 2025 - Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thanks to funding provided by the Maryland State Department of Education, the registration fee for this event is only $5. Develop a comprehensive plan to follow when a disaster occurs. Natural disasters, medical emergencies, technological hazards, and family and community concerns (disgruntled parents, missing children, pandemic flu) will be covered....
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Parent Workshop – Building Early Literacy
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Learning starts at home! Join us to learn some ways that you can promote early literacy skills with your young child, to set them up for success with reading and writing at school. Please note: This workshop is for parents and other caregivers such as grandparents and foster parents. It...
Monday, February 10, 2025
Build Your Perfect Emergency Plan
$0.00
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Build Your Perfect Plan coaching sessions will provide additional resources, mentoring and strategies to support Emergency and Disaster Preparedness plan development in a group setting. These sessions are free and open to all providers around the state, regardless of where or when they attended Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Join...
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Communities of Practice: Building Strong Relationships
$0.00
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
QUALITY COUNTS Best Practices for New or Experienced Early Childhood Professionals Join us for 1 hour professional development opportunities! During these short communities of practice, you will network with new and experienced educators to review core skills and build upon them! This month we will be exploring the role relationships...
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act
$0.00 - $35.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the requirements for ADA and inclusionary practices. Participants will leave with a better understanding of best practices and available resources. This training will meet the 3 hour training requirement for MSDE. Core of Knowledge Area: Special Needs (3 hours) ***THIS TRAINING...
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Parent Workshop – Kindergarten Readiness
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us to learn what kindergarten readiness looks like in your young child. Please note: This workshop is for parents and other caregivers such as grandparents and foster parents. It is not a childcare training and COK hours will not be given. ***THIS IS IN AN ONLINE FORMAT*** Each...
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Active Shooter Preparedness Training for Early Childhood Professionals
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
At this active shooter preparedness training, participants will learn evidence-based techniques and strategies on how to prepare for and respond to an active shooter incident. Participants at this workshop also learn how to conduct drills, develop a customized plan and work together to ensure staff, teachers, and children are best...
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Learning Math with Dollar Store and Thrift Store Finds
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Young children love to think and figure things out – reasoning - they do it all day. Math is about thinking, figuring things out and reasoning. Math manipulatives do not have to cost a fortune, many materials can be found at the local dollar store or thrift shop that support...
Monday, February 24, 2025
Fit From the Start
$0.00 - $10.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
In this interactive training, participants will learn the definition of obesity and the factors that are leading to a rise in the obesity rates of children and adolescents. Participants will discover strategies to use in their setting and curriculum to encourage healthy eating habits and movement activities for all young...
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Fun with Feelings: Activities that Promote Emotional Intelligence
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
During this training, participants will learn strategies and fun activities to assist preschool and school aged children in exploring their feelings for the purpose of promoting Emotional Intelligence. Participants will learn about the connection between Multiple Intelligences and Emotional Intelligence. Participants will learn about potential red flag behaviors that may...
Mar 2025
Saturday, March 01, 2025
Medication Administration
$70.00
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
THIS WILL BE IN PERSON Location: Loch Raven Branch of Baltimore County Public Library 1046 Taylor Ave, Towson, MD 21286 This MSDE-designed workshop will teach providers what they need to know when administering medication to children. Learn how to give oral, topical, inhaled, and emergency medicines to infants and children;...
Baltimore County Public Library: Loch Raven1046 Taylor AveTowson, MD 21286
Monday, March 03, 2025
Simple Sign Language
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thanks to funding from Maryland State Department of Education, this training is only $5. In this training, participants will learn about American Sign Language and how the use of multiple modes of communication can benefit all learners. Through fun and engaging activities, participants will learn 20 simple signs that are...
Tuesday, March 04, 2025 - Thursday, March 06, 2025
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thanks to funding provided by the Maryland State Department of Education, the registration fee for this event is only $5. Develop a comprehensive plan to follow when a disaster occurs. Natural disasters, medical emergencies, technological hazards, and family and community concerns (disgruntled parents, missing children, pandemic flu) will be covered....
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Fire Safety Training for Early Childhood Professionals
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This course covers fire safety, fire basics/chemistry, the elements of a fire inspection, common fire inspection violations, fire extinguishment techniques, and response options for fires. The course will also provide tools, tips and resources for developing a plan for responding to a fire in or near your program. Core of...
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Communities of Practice: Environment Setup
$0.00
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
QUALITY COUNTS Best Practices for New or Experienced Early Childhood Professionals Join us for 1 hour professional development opportunities! During these short communities of practice, you will network with new and experienced educators to review core skills and build upon them! This month we will be exploring together how we...
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Build Your Perfect Emergency Plan
$0.00
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Build Your Perfect Plan coaching sessions will provide additional resources, mentoring and strategies to support Emergency and Disaster Preparedness plan development in a group setting. These sessions are free and open to all providers around the state, regardless of where or when they attended Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Join...
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Providers: Refresh Course
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thanks to funding provided by the Maryland State Department of Education, the registration fee for this event is only $5. This training is perfect for teachers, aides, and other staff who are not responsible for creating an Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan. It is also a great refresher for those...
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Parent Workshop – Should I Be Worried
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us to learn about developmental milestones in young children and how these impact a child's behavior. Please note: This workshop is for parents and other caregivers such as grandparents and foster parents. It is not a childcare training and COK hours will not be given. ***THIS IS IN...
Monday, March 31, 2025
Understanding Linguistic and Cultural Diversity and Language Acquisition
$0.00 - $10.00
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This training explores best practices for working with children who are English Language Learners to help them be successful participants in their preschool setting, while supporting their ability to learn English. Participants will learn the stages of second language acquisition and ways to help support children as they move through...
Apr 2025
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act
$0.00 - $35.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the requirements for ADA and inclusionary practices. Participants will leave with a better understanding of best practices and available resources. This training will meet the 3 hour training requirement for MSDE. Core of Knowledge Area: Special Needs (3 hours) ***THIS TRAINING...
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Parent Workshop – Picky Eaters
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Do you have a picky eater in your family? It can be a challenge, but we are here to help. We will offer tips, ideas, and strategies to help even the pickiest of eaters. Please note: This workshop is for parents and other caregivers such as grandparents and foster parents....
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Communities of Practice: Play-Based Learning
$0.00
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
QUALITY COUNTS Best Practices for New or Experienced Early Childhood Professionals Join us for 1 hour professional development opportunities! During these short communities of practice, you will network with new and experienced educators to review core skills and build upon them! This month we will be exploring how children learn....
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - Thursday, April 17, 2025
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thanks to funding provided by the Maryland State Department of Education, the registration fee for this event is only $5. Develop a comprehensive plan to follow when a disaster occurs. Natural disasters, medical emergencies, technological hazards, and family and community concerns (disgruntled parents, missing children, pandemic flu) will be covered....
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Parent Workshop – Kids Who are Differently Wired
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us to learn about children who have differently wired brains, such as children with Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities. Please note: This workshop is for parents and other caregivers such as grandparents and foster parents. It is not a childcare training and COK hours will not be given....
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Build Your Perfect Emergency Plan
$0.00
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Build Your Perfect Plan coaching sessions will provide additional resources, mentoring and strategies to support Emergency and Disaster Preparedness plan development in a group setting. These sessions are free and open to all providers around the state, regardless of where or when they attended Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Join...
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Active Shooter Preparedness Training for Early Childhood Professionals
$0.00 - $5.00
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
At this active shooter preparedness training, participants will learn evidence-based techniques and strategies on how to prepare for and respond to an active shooter incident. Participants at this workshop also learn how to conduct drills, develop a customized plan and work together to ensure staff, teachers, and children are best...
May 2025
Monday, May 05, 2025
Parent Workshop – Scary Topics
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us to learn how to care for, talk to, and support young children on topics that can feel scary for them. Please note: This workshop is for parents and other caregivers such as grandparents and foster parents. It is not a childcare training and COK hours will not be...
Jun 2025
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Fire Safety Training for Early Childhood Professionals
$0.00 - $5.00
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This course covers fire safety, fire basics/chemistry, the elements of a fire inspection, common fire inspection violations, fire extinguishment techniques, and response options for fires. The course will also provide tools, tips and resources for developing a plan for responding to a fire in or near your program. Core of...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Parent Workshop – Toilet Learning
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us to learn all about supporting your little one with toilet learning! Please note: This workshop is for parents and other caregivers such as grandparents and foster parents. It is not a childcare training and COK hours will not be given. ***THIS IS IN AN ONLINE FORMAT*** Each...