Monthly Training/Professional Development

Wednesday
April 5, 2023

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs. 

Let's Move, Let's Calm, Let's Yoga!
Movement games and self-control practice games give teachers a lot of activities for tension, tempers, and time for moving!

Lori Sugarman,
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Tuesdays
April 11, May 9 & June 13, 2023

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Webinar

$25
6 State Approved Hrs. 

Dianne Fitchlee
BFTS Approved Trainer

A Virtual Management Lunch and Learn Series
If you are interested in learning more about creating, supporting, and maintaining an effective quality ECE program, look no further! Join other directors and those in child care leadership in redefining your role as a leader that will strengthen the foundation for excellence within your business. 

This 3-part series will be offered once each month for April, May, & June 2023. The time will be 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. The cost of the series is $25.

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If you wish to register for individual sessions, the cost is $10 per session.

Build Your Dream Team: Staffing Strategies for ECE Programs
Join us as Early Childhood Program Management in defining strategies and practices that will assist you in hiring and retaining quality staff.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 

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From the Floor Up: The Director’s Role in Building a Culture of Continuous Quality Improvement
As Early Childhood Program Management learn how to define your role and how to develop strategies for program success in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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Creating a Toolbox for Program Quality Management and Sustainability
As ECE management, learn when and how to use management skills, leadership skills, and coaching skills to support quality sustainment in your ECE program.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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Thursday
April 13, 2023

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs. 

Communicating with Families
Let’s talk about how having available resources and getting families involved maps an effective way toward establishing productive family communications/relationships and ensuring the safety of the children in our care.

Sandra Jackson,
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
April 15, 2023

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

$10
2 State Approved Hrs. 

Understanding Challenging Behaviors in Order to Create a Place of Fun Exploration for All Children
Participants will identify developmental norms in young children to reason why challenging behaviors occur, while also receiving activity ideas to help alleviate frustrations in the classroom from the child, parent, and teacher.

Consuella Carter,
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Tuesday
April 18, 2023

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs. 

Ready, Set, Let's Read!
Developing Strategies for Early Readers
This beginning-level training will introduce childcare providers to brain development and its effects on early literacy and strategies to use in the classroom.

Polly Raike,
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Tuesday
April 18, 2023

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

$10
2 State Approved Hrs. 

Infectious Diseases
Learn what you need to know about infectious diseases and how they can cause harm not only to themselves but adults and children around them.

La Keshia Levi,
County Extension Agent

Saturday
April 22, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

Fort Valley Super Saturday! 

I’ve Got A New Attitude Professionalism
Starts With ME!!!
This training is designed to enhance the quality of care of the ECE, children, and families. Through this training, using the NAEYC Ethical Code of Conduct and Statement Commitment and research, the ECE will have the opportunity to develop/amend their policies and procedures to include a section on Ethics and Professionalism that's "Center Specific" for their Learning Environment. By the end of this training, participants will have a plan of action for rolling out/implementing this policy for their staff. NAYEC Code of Ethics will be used as a basis while exploring additional interacting training to practice professional ethics and diversity.

Family Style Dining
A Relaxing Dining Experience for Everyone
This training will give providers the tools needed to implement a successful Family Style Dining program. The training is age and developmentally appropriate to meet the needs of all children, including those with special needs. It will provide the children an opportunity to make healthy nutritional choices, become more independent and increase
their socialization skills.

Sandra Jackson,
BFTS Approved Trainer

Thursday
April 27, 2023

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Transitioning-Moving Right Along (Infants & Toddlers)
Verbal cues are an absolute necessity when encouraging young children to transition from one activity to the next. Practicing and making it fun for the children will support a smooth transition.

Linda Davis,
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
April 29, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

$60

CPR/First Aid - American Heart Association
Learn how to recognize and alleviate airway obstructions and the signs, symptoms, and corrective action for a stroke or heart attack. Also, learn to recognize and treat minor medical emergencies.

Judy Gaines,
Certified Instructor

Clarian Place Child Care,  7572 Kayne Blvd Columbus, Ga 31909

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Session
Details

Training Description

Wednesday
May 3, 2023

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Sing into Reading and Sounds with the Delaware River
Developed around an illustrated song video starring the Delaware River, this song comes with slides, "d" sight words, a coloring page, a poem, a story, and beginning reader-writer activities.

Lori Sugarman,
BFTS Approved Trainer 

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Saturday
May 6, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

$60

CPR/First Aid
American Heart Association

Learn how to recognize and alleviate airway obstructions, and the signs, symptoms, and corrective action for a stroke or heart attack. Also, learn to recognize and treat minor medical emergencies.

Judy Gaines,
Certified Instructor

First Baptist CDC 205 E 13th Avenue Cordele, GA 31015

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Tuesday
May 16, 2023

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

 Can I Play?
Looking at Children's Development through Play
Join us to learn how to develop children's social, emotional, and physical skills through play and why they are so important.

Polly Raike,
BFTS Approved Trainer  

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Tuesday
May 16, 2023

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Eat Healthy, Be Active Overview of Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Early Childhood
Come be introduced to the issue of childhood obesity. Learn key ways ECE teachers can help young children develop healthy eating habits and be more active.  The training also covers 5 key topics for young children to learn about nutrition and physical activity.

La Keshia Levi,
County Extension Agent

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Saturday
May 20, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

Tifton Super Saturday!

Playground Safety
Join us for more information on Playground Safety and walk away with ideas and strategies for maintaining a safer playground for your program.

What?! Healthy Behavior Management Strategies
This course defines behavior management and helps the caregiver differentiate between challenging and difficult behaviors. It offers positive strategies that result from inappropriate classroom behavior.

Sandra Jackson,
BFTS Approved Trainer

Tuesday
May 23, 2023

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Marketing Your Program Through Effective Organization
Learn creative and effective marketing tools to increase profit for
programs during challenging times.

Linda Davis,
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Thursday
May 25, 2023

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Developmental Stages and Domains Child Growth and Development - Infant /Toddler
Enhance your knowledge of the Developmental Stages and Domains of Infants/Toddlers and become more innovative in your approach to implementing age and developmentally appropriate all-inclusive activities using GELDS. Come and Grow with Us!

Sandra Jackson,
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Tuesday
June 6, 2023

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Understanding Challenging Behaviors in Young Children
Join us to learn how to define challenging behaviors and identify strategies to reduce challenging behavior inyoung children.

Polly Raike,
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Wednesday
June 7, 2023

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Singing into Reading and Sounds with
Curtis the Caterpillar
Developed around an illustrated song video starring Curtis the Caterpillar, this song comes with slides, "c" sight words, a coloring page, a poem, a story, and beginning reader-writer activities.

Lori Sugarman,
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Thursday
June 8, 2023

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Webinar

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Developmental Stages and Domains:
Child Growth and Development: Infant/ Toddler
Enhance your knowledge of the Developmental Stages and Domains of Infants/Toddlers and become more innovative in your approach to implementing age and developmentally-appropriate all-inclusive activities using GELDS. Come and Grow with Us!

Sandra Jackson,
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Tuesday
June 13, 2023

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Eat Healthy, Be Active! Overview of Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Early Childhood
This training will introduce participants to the issue of childhood obesity, will highlight key ways ECE teachers can help young children learn healthy eating and physical activity, and will introduce 5 key topics for young children to learn about nutrition and physical activity.

La Keshia Levi,
County Extension Agent

Register Here

Saturday
June 17, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

Gray Super Saturday!

Managing Stress Effectively: Love Thyself
Learn steps in identifying/classifying various stressors as well as strategies for relieving stress. By using appropriate stress-relieving strategies, one can maintain a healthier and happier life; which leads to positive avenues in one’s professional and personal life.

Family Style Dining
A Relaxing Dining Experience for Everyone
This training will give providers the tools needed to implement a successful Family Style Dining program. The training is age and developmentally appropriate to meet the needs of all children, including those with special needs. It will provide the children an opportunity to make healthy nutritional choices, become more independent and increase
their socialization skills.

Sandra Jackson,
BFTS Approved Trainer

Register Here