Training & Events Calendar
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Feb 2025
Monday, February 24, 2025
Healthy Bodies Inside and Out
$0.00
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
As young children become aware of their body parts and start to understand how the parts work individually and together, they can begin to appreciate and accept responsibility for their bodies and their health. In this training participants will learn activities to use in their program to promote healthy practices. Core of Knowledge...
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Ask the Expert – Engaging with Families *Win an Emergency and Disaster Kit*
$0.00
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Project ACT will hold regular Q & A sessions with guest presenters to explore a variety of aspects of emergency and disaster preparedness. Participants will receive one Continued Training hour in Health, Safety and Nutrition. You will also be entered to win a kit filled with emergency and disaster necessities! ...
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
Class full booked.
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....
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Cyber Security for Early Childhood
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cyber Security for Early Childhood Core of Knowledge: Health, Safety and Nutrition (3 hours) This training is conducted by the Institute for Childhood Preparedness. Thanks to funding provided by the Maryland State Department of Education, the registration fee for this event is only $5. ...
Monday, April 07, 2025
Baby Picasso: Process Art Experiences for Infants and Toddlers
$0.00 - $10.00
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Art is more than just a fun activity for infants and toddlers. When little ones engage in process art, they are strengthening many developmental skills. This workshop looks at the differences between process art and arts and crafts projects. It focuses on the importance of letting little ones experience process...
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....
Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Keys to Inclusion and Behavior Management
$0.00 - $5.00
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This training addresses best practices in Early Childhood Education, with regards to inclusion and behavior management. Through hands-on activities and experiences, teachers will explore and increase their familiarity with best practices, such as an engaging classroom arrangement, balanced visual schedules, effective transitions, how to best utilize classroom staff, using proactive...
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...
Monday, April 28, 2025
Connection Through Communication
$0.00 - $10.00
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This training will provide participants with information about how communication is effected by age, race, class, and technology. Participants will come away with an understanding that while there are broad generalizations that can be made about how different people communicate based on their identities, communication should also be individualized to...
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Equity Series: Intersectional Pedagogy for Justice and Equity
$0.00
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Dr. Stacey French-Lee in this interactive session where participants will explore the practical application of critical feminist theory in early childhood and elementary education settings through the lens of of intersectional pedagogy. Intersectional Pedagogy is defined as, “an approach to teaching and learning by which inequality and exclusion resulting...
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...