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Emergency Preparedness: The Expert’s Corner Q & A
Wednesday, June 08, 2022 @ 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 Special Needs. You will also be entered to win a prize valued at over $100! Our guest speaker for this event: Considerations for People […]
Communities of Practice: Language and Literacy
Monday, June 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Join us for 1 hour professional development opportunities! During these short communities of practice you will work with other infant and toddler educators to intentionally plan how you will utilize new skills and strategies discussed. Healthy Beginnings Series: Language and Literacy 1pm-2pm | Monday, June 13th, 2022 You will receive a letter of attendance to […]
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 – Wednesday, June 15, 2022 @ 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 […]
Surviving Summer with School Agers
Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – This course is designed for child care providers who work with school-agers, aged 5-8 years. Topics and activities will focus on social emotional development and self esteem, peer relationships, gross and fine motor development, cognitive development and language development. Core of Knowledge Area: Curriculum (3 hours) ***THIS TRAINING IS AN ONLINE TRAINING FORMAT*** You will […]
Simple Sign Language
Monday, June 20, 2022 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – 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 useful in an early childhood setting. Using current research and a variety of resources, this training will discuss how […]
Communities of Practice: Play Based Learning
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 @ 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! Play Based Learning 1pm-2pm | Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 *Attend regularly to receive a […]
Build Your Perfect Emergency Plan
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 @ 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 […]
Active Shooter Preparedness Training for Early Childhood Professionals
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 @ 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 prepared. Core of Knowledge: Health, […]
Parent Workshop – Mindful Parenting
Thursday, June 23, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Join us to learn tips for being a mindful parent and bringing calm to your family, especially when the world is full of scary news. 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. […]
Basic Health & Safety
Thursday, June 23, 2022 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – This workshop provides basic information about critical health and safety topics for all child care providers to meet the requirement of the proposed licensing regulation regarding training in basic health and safety areas. Key topics include: establishing and maintaining safe and healthy environments; safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries, identification and reporting of abuse […]