Learn more about the components of the ECERS-3. Get clarification about questions and discuss the subscales. Brainstorm how this may look in your classroom. Look at the individual items and how they are scored. Learn more so you can feel confident before your ECERS-3 assessment.

Participants will become certified in Red Cross approved basic adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid. The primary purpose of this training is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. The training is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed

Planning science, art, math, and technological activities for infants and toddlers can be daunting. In this training you will learn how to ease into STEAM activities for infants and toddlers. This training will give you some ideas for developmentally appropriate activities for these age groups. Lastly, you will apply what you have learned and create your own activity for an infant or toddler classroom.

Planning science, art, math, and technological activities for preschoolers can be challenging. In this training you will learn how to ease into STEAM activities for children between the ages of 3-5. This training will give you some ideas for developmentally appropriate activities for these age groups. Lastly, you will apply what you have learned and create your own activity for a preschool classroom.

Participants will receive an overview of sudden infant death syndrome, identify risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care. The national standards for sleep safety will be presented and resources will be shared for both child care providers and parents. Topics include NC SIDS Laws, child care licensing rules for safe sleep, as well as how to develop a safe sleep policy. Key messages of this training include engaging in safe sleep practices and creating a safe sleep environment for infants and toddlers.

This training will cover defining emergency preparedness and response (EPR), identifying types of emergency events that could impact early care and education settings, understanding risk assessment, the stages of EPR planning, Child Care Regulations and best practices related to EPR.