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CCDBG Topic: Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent Description: During this course, participants will discuss basic medication administration guidelines, how to properly handle and store medications and proper documentation of the administration of medication. Date: Monday, February 25, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Rooms 622, 623 […]

CCDBG Topic: Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices (if serving infants and toddlers) Description: Participants 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 […]

CCDBG Topic: Child Development Description: This workshop uses information and materials from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) to help teachers and child care professionals understand why children behave the way they do. It will help teachers and other child care professionals develop universal strategies to address behavior, as […]

Description: This 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. Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 […]

CCDBG Topic: Child Development Description: This session will help participants better understand developmental readiness for introducing solid foods to infants and the process of transitioning to table foods. Participants will also be provided with ways to promote good nutrition that will prepare children for a lifetime of growing and learning. This training will also cover […]

CCDBG 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) […]

CCDBG Topic: Child Development Description: 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, March 8, 2019 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm […]

Description: This training will provide directors and early childhood program administrators with best practices on how to use data for continuous quality improvement efforts. Participants will learn to use individual, classroom or school-wide level data to improve child outcomes and plan for professional development. Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: Educare […]

Description: The goal of this certified professional food manager course is to provide the participant with a basic understanding of food safety and ensure that the participant learns to prepare and serve food safely. A food handler card confirms that the participant has demonstrated competence in knowing safe temperatures for cooking and holding food; the […]

CCDBG Topic: Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants Description: 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 […]

CCDBG Topic: Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment Description: This training will introduce the Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma and infant abuse prevention. This session will include discussion about common injuries, coping mechanisms and a simulation of injuries that could result when a baby is shaken. Date: Wednesday, March 13, […]

CCDBG Topic: Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect Description: This 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 […]

Description: This workshop covers the basics of special education, including special education laws, the process of eligibility and services delivery and the rights of the parent or guardian. Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 9:30am to 11:30am Location: OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Rooms 622, 623 and 640, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002 Registration: To […]

CCDBG Topic: Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic Description: In this training, participants will explore ways to plan, practice and promote safety in their early learning environments. The participants will discuss keeping children safe, away from poison hazards, choking and suffocation. This training […]

CCDBG Topic: Child Development Description: This course gleans content from the Center on the Social Emotional Foundations of Early Learning (CSEFEL) infant and toddler training modules. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that illustrate the importance of positive social-emotional climates for children from birth through age three. Date: Thursday, March 21, 2019 - 1:00pm to […]

CCDBG Topic: Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent Description: During this course, participants will discuss basic medication administration guidelines, how to properly handle and store medications and proper documentation of the administration of medication. Date: Monday, March 25, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Rooms 622, 623 […]

CCDBG Topic: Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) Description: Being prepared for emergencies can make a big difference as to whether or not the children in your care and the staff in your program remain safe. In […]

CCDBG Topic: Appropriate precautions in transporting children (if applicable) Description: This course provides basic knowledge of transportation regulations and includes a demonstration on how to properly conduct a vehicle passenger check, the use of child safety restraints required by District law, proper loading, unloading and monitoring of children. Participants will learn where to find vehicular […]

CCDBG Topic: Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices (if serving infants and toddlers) Description: Participants 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 […]

CCDBG Topic: Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect Description: Esta capacitación enseña a los participantes como prevenir, identificar y reaccionar con responsabilidad al abuso sexual infantil. La capacitación incluye discusión sobre asuntos cruciales en la prevención del abuso sexual y la relevancia de estos asuntos en nuestras comunidades. Los participantes van a aprender […]

Description: In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the key ingredients for great family engagement. They will discuss what family engagement is, discuss why family engagement matters and give clear, intentional examples of family engagement in action. Participants will end with a discussion about additional family engagement considerations and will leave with a toolkit […]