The environment a teacher creates, paired with his/her knowledge of the children in their care, can prevent many challenging behaviors in young children. Teachers who create positive social environments find that children more easily develop the social-emotional skills they need to succeed. This session focuses on modifications teachers can make in six key areas of the environment that will prevent and reduce conflict that leads to challenging behaviors. This training will be led by Behavior Specialist, Cherie White.

Participants will receive information regarding NC rules and regulations for sanitation practices in licensed child care centers. This training will be led by Yadkin County Environmental Health Program Specialist, Chelsea Johnson.

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.

Participants will gain understanding of the DCDEE rules and requirements for child care centers as it relates to outdoor learning environments and general safety.