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| Sep 3rd, 2008 (Wed) -- Sep 4th, 2008 (Thu) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Providers Health, Safety, and Nutrition (Intermediate) This six hour training will provide vital information, workbooks, and backpacks to hold materials. Each participant must attend both evenings and develop an individual emergency preparedness plan prior to receiving an MSDE training certificate. **Must Attend Both Workshops Register Now |
| Sep 6th, 2008 (Sat) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| First Aid and Infant/Child & Adult CPR This training meetings OCC requirements requirements for First Aid and CPR for child care providers. PLEASE NOTE: Class size limited. No walk-ins. **Working Lunch Register Now |
| Sep 6th, 2008 (Sat) | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
| First Aid This training meets OCC requirements for First Aid and CPR for child care providers PLEASE NOTE: Class size Limited. No walk-ins. Register Now |
| Sep 6th, 2008 (Sat) | 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Infant/Child & Adult CPR This meets OCC requirements for First Aid and CPR for child care providers. PLEASE NOTE: Class size limited. No Walk-ins. Register Now |
| Sep 8th, 2008 (Mon) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Let's Take a Field Trip Community (Intermediate) Attend this informative workshop and discover how creative and innovative field trips will enhance learning experiences for children. Register Now |
| Sep 11th, 2008 (Thu) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Anger Management with Young Children Child Development (Intermediate) |
| Sep 13th, 2008 (Sat) | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Leave Stress at the door: Relaxation Techniques for Children and Adults Health, Safety, and Nutrition (Beginning) |
| Sep 15th, 2008 (Mon) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Working With Mixed Age Groups Curriculum and Child Development (Intermediate) Come explore the challenges in working with mixed age groups. Daily schedules, teaching techniques, and creating environments to meet the developmental needs of children of varying ages and stages will be covered. Register Now |
| Sep 20th, 2008 (Sat) | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Care to Read III "Where Conversations Lead" and Care to Read IV "Reading Outloud" Curriculum (Intermediate) Attend this six-hour workshop for tips on engaging children in conversation while encouraging them to build oral language skills. Participants will gain ideas to assist them in choosing appropriate books and planning activities that extend children's understanding and enjoyment of literature. Register Now |
| Sep 22nd, 2008 (Mon) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Movement and Music for Preschool Fun! Curriculum (Intermediate and Advanced) Delight children while enhancing literacy in your program by incorporating movement and music throughout your daily schedule. Register Now |
| Sep 24th, 2008 (Wed) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Immunizations: What are all the Shots For? Health, Safety, and Nutrition (Intermediate) This session will give participants a greater understanding of how immunizations work and will help them become familiar with the diseases that they prevent. The recommended immunization schedule will be reviewed. Please note: PACT will mail certificates following this session. Register Now |
| Sep 27th, 2008 (Sat) | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Communication Training for Child Care Providers All Levels Bring a bag lunch to this MSDE required nine-hour session for both family child care providers and center staff. Learn how positive communication among child care providers, parents and children is an important factor in establishing a healthy environment in the child care setting. Register Now |
| Sep 29th, 2008 (Mon) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Preventing Childhood Obesity Health, Safety, and Nutrition (Intermediate) This workshop will give participants the latest information about the problem of childhood obesity as well as practical ideas ideas about nutritious menus that children will enjoy. Register Now |