Nutrition for Early Learners
OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DCCCDBG Topic: Child development Description: Good nutrition is a key for supporting healthy development and preparing children for school. This training session will teach you the basics of good nutrition for toddlers and preschoolers as well as planning and preparing nutritious meals with a focus on meeting the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) […]
Director’s Corner: Leadership in 3 Early Childhood Programs
Kids Comprehensive Services - Upshur 209 Upshur St. NW, Washington, DCDescription: This workshop will provide information on effective leadership in early childhood education. During this workshop, participants will develop a personal definition of leadership and identify what it takes to become an effective leader and what skills an early childhood leader might demonstrate to maintain a high-quality early childhood program. Date: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 […]
Open House: DC Child Care Connections
Kids Comprehensive Services - Upshur 209 Upshur St. NW, Washington, DCJoin DC Child Care Connections for our open houses on April 21, 2018 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m.! The events will be held at both DC Child Care Connections locations: DC Child Care Connections (Southeast) 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Suite 236 Washington, DC 20020 (202) 678-0027 DC Child Care Connections (Northwest) […]
Children and Fires, Fire Extinguisher Training and Storage of Hazardous Materials
During this hands-on session, participants will learn how to properly use and store toxic substances in child care settings. Participants will also learn the parts and function of a fire extinguisher, be introduced to the basic characteristics of children who show interest in fire and learn how to refer a child to the juvenile fire-setters […]
Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Safe Shores 429 O Street, NW, Washington, DCThis training teaches participants how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The training includes discussion about critical issues in sexual abuse prevention and the relevance of these issues in our communities. Participants will leave with practical skills they can use daily and knowledge of ways their program can implement policies to […]
Building Literacy Skills through Stories and Books
OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DCCreate high-impact curriculum using children’s literature as the basis for learning. This playful session will prepare early childhood educators to nurture a child’s natural curiosity and love of learning. Participants will learn to use the appeal and learning goals of PBS KIDS programs, such as Sesame Street and Clifford, to enhance literacy skills and prepare […]
Infant Safe Sleep Practices
Department of Health - 3rd Floor 899 North Capitol St., NE, Washington, DCParticipants in this course will identify behaviors that increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and sleep related infant deaths, learn ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care settings and learn how to communicate with parents and other caregivers about safe sleep practices. This course reflects the American Academy of […]
Enhancing the Use of Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Education
OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DCThis interactive session will define inclusive practices such as universal design for learning and multiple intelligences to identify adaptions so all early learners can access the information that is being taught in a variety of learning environments in accordance with the District of Columbia Common Core Early Learning standards. Registration: To register, you will need […]
Developmental Milestones for Ages 3-5
OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DCDescription: This workshop provides an overview of typical developmental milestones for children between the ages of three and five in the following domains: communication, gross motor, fine motor, social-emotional and cognitive. It also provides sample intervention strategies for each domain and the opportunity to create your own. Date: Thursday, January 24, 2019 - 9:30am to […]
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) for Infants and Toddlers
OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DCDescription: Attendees will explore DAPs and reflect on their practices. Sample activities focusing on infants and toddlers will be shared following discussion on the developmental needs of young children and how to best meet their needs for optimal results and child outcomes. Date: Friday, January 25, 2019 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Location: OSSE, 1050 First […]