Workshops & Events

CCIP: Basic Child Development 101 (Online Training)

The Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) is a quality improvement project that delivers training and support for prospective and licensed family child care providers. Join us for a virtual cohort in which you will receive a series of free workshops, assistance in understanding licensing requirements, technical support and mentoring, and virtual networking with other child...

Virtual Playgroup

Join us for a virtual playgroup experience! During our weekly sessions our early childhood experts will plan activities that encourage adult-child interaction throughout the session and beyond. All activities and experiences are based on topics that will prepare children for success in school and life. Children and their caregivers will engage with other participants while...

Parent Café: Learn the Signs. Act Early

Zoom

Parents! You're invite to join the conversation! At our next Parent Café you and other parents will: Recognize the characteristics of developmental milestones for children ages 2 months to 5 years Discuss the importance of tracking your child’s development to help with early identification of possible delays Discover tools such as the CDC’s Learn the...

Free

Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ & ASQ-SE) Overview

Zoom

In this ASQ and ASQ-SE overview, we will cover the basics of both screening tools. Participants will review the benefits of early intervention through a developmental screening tool and the importance of identifying children who can potentially be at risk of developmental delays. This training will include a review of the scoring sheets. This training...

Free

Developing and Understanding Leadership Styles

Zoom

In this interactive training, you will: Develop an awareness of diverse leadership styles Expand on you appreciation for the unique leadership skills within your team, and discover how to honor and support others in gaining their leadership experience Reflect on your leadership style and understand your role as a member of the team This training...

Free

Objective Observations: Understanding the How and Why

Zoom

In this introductory training, participants will: Learn how to use objective observations as a guide to activity planning Understand the why behind conducting daily observations and how to incorporate them in your routine Engage in interactive activities that develop their skills in writing objective and descriptive observations. This training fulfills 2 hours in the competency...

Free

Cómo escribir un plan de lección y conectarlo al DRDP y los Fundamentos del Aprendizaje Preescolar

Zoom

En esta capacitación, exploraremos cómo conectar los dominios del DRDP utilizando las estrategias que se ven en los Fundamentos del aprendizaje preescolar de California. También vamos a dar ideas sobre cómo incorporar estas estrategias en la planificación de sus lecciones diarias. Venga listo para compartir y participar en el proceso. Esta capacitación será muy interactiva....

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Flip It! An Intro to Transforming Challenging Behaviors

Zoom

Flip it! Transforming Challenging Behaviors is a 5-part series aimed to teach child care providers how to respond positively to everyday challenging behaviors. In this introduction session, participants will learn four supportive steps to help young children learn about their feelings, gain self-control, and reduce challenging behaviors. After attending these sessions, participants will walk away with...

Free

POLL Session 2: Personalized Oral Language(s) Learning (POLL) Strategies

Zoom

The second session of the POLL Series is an introduction to integrating Home Language Support and Environmental Support within the child care environment. Participants will share experiences with the Family Language and Interests Interview. We will also discuss promotion of vocabulary development through anchor texts and experiences. Please note: This session is part of a...

Free

Strengthening Families: Social and Emotional Competence in Children

Zoom

Social and Emotional Competence in Children is a key factor of the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework. Participants will learn how to support adults as they foster children’s emotional development, including guiding children through regulating their emotions. This training will also cover the importance of clear communication and maintaining healthy relationships. This training fulfills 2...

Free

LA County: CA Child Care Preventive Health & Safety

Zoom

This class is EMSA approved and meets the 8-Hour Preventive Health & Safety requirement needed to become licensed by Community Care Licensing (CCL). Training Topics Include: Prevention of Infectious Diseases, Prevention of Injuries, Lead, and Nutrition. You must complete both days (8-hours) of training in order to receive a certificate. Partial credit will NOT be...

Free

LA County: CA Child Care Preventive Health & Safety

Zoom

This class is EMSA approved and meets the 8-Hour Preventive Health & Safety requirement needed to become licensed by Community Care Licensing (CCL). Training Topics Include: Prevention of Infectious Diseases, Prevention of Injuries, Lead, and Nutrition. You must complete both days (8-hours) of training in order to receive a certificate. Partial credit will NOT be...

Free