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Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs

Monday, March 09, 2026 @ 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. Ensure that your plan addresses […]

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Caring for Little Ones: Using Sign Language to Communicate

Monday, March 16, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – This training is designed to introduce infant and toddler teachers to using sign language with children to support communication. Through this highly interactive training, students will learn 8-10 signs for “needs meeting” words such as more, all done, mommy, daddy, stop, etc. Students will also walk away with created hand sign placards and pair them […]

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Build Your Perfect Emergency Plan

Monday, March 16, 2026 @ 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 us to work with colleagues […]

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Keys to Inclusion and Behavior Management

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 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 language for behavior management and […]

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Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 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 IS AN ONLINE TRAINING FORMAT*** […]

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Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 @ 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. Ensure that your plan addresses […]

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I Can Pretend Too! Dramatic Play Experiences for Toddlers and Twos

Monday, April 20, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Toddlers and Twos engage in dramatic play differently than preschoolers, for toddlers and twos it is all about the objects/materials being offered and how the child imitates how to use the object or material. This workshop looks at how toddlers and twos engage in dramatic play based on their development as well as strategies for […]

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Build Your Perfect Emergency Plan

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 @ 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 us to work with colleagues […]

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Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs

Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 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. Ensure that your plan addresses […]

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ADHD I:  Learning the Basics

Monday, May 18, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – This workshop will introduce participants to what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) really is and dispel the myths associated with the disorder.  Participants will learn about possible red flags, how ADHD is diagnosed, what the latest research indicates about children with ADHD, and general teaching strategies that assist with teaching a child who has ADHD. […]

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