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After taking this training, participants will be able to discuss and plan for developing meaningful, culturally responsive relationships with children and families; engage in reflective practice, examine implicit bias and learn strategies for collaborating as a team; and identify and plan for strategies that support all children (including children with disabilities, children who have experienced …

Directors and teachers will learn the history and basics of the emergent curriculum philosophy and how to implement it in their classroom and across their early learning program.   Date: Monday June 2nd, AND Monday June 9th, 2025 Participants MUST attend both sessions to earn STARS hours. No partial credit will be given. Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM …

In our modern world, many people have a disconnect between where their food is grown (Farm) and the food they consume for their meals. (Table). Early learning programs, both center-based, and family home childcare have a unique window of time to strengthen healthy habits for young children and families in order to reconnect the broken …

In this training we will explore a strengths-based approach to how relationships impact early brain development. Date: Thursday May 15th Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM STARS Hours: 2 Class will be held online via zoom.   @Public

Through relationships, children discover who they are and learn to understand others. Date: Thursday May 15th Time: 1:30 - 3:30PM STARS Hours: 2 Class will be held online via zoom.   @Public

Calling all childcare workers and caregivers of children—this training is your gateway to becoming champions of compassion! In this session, you will discover how compassion positively impacts a child's development. From enhancing cognitive abilities to fostering strong social connections, compassion is the key to unlocking their full potential. Together, we will explore how the nurturing …