Monthly Training/Professional Development

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Training Description

Wednesday
March 18, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

***This training meets the Language & Literacy requirement per BFTS

Early Literacy in the Infant/Toddler Classroom
This training will inform participants of the importance of literacy development in the infant /toddler classroom and prepare them to incorporate early literacy activities in their program.

Dee Hylick
BFTS Approved Trainer

The Learning Play Center, 222 South Blvd, Camilla, GA 31730

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Thursday
March 19, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Down Syndrome-Chromosome 21
Join us for a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of what parents go through before birth and how Down Syndrome affects the developmental domains of children. Questions will be answered on how you can provide inclusive activities using GELDS and appropriately support parents and children while learning more about Down Syndrome.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
March 21, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Free
2 State Approved Hrs.

 

GELDS Foundation
This training introduces early learning workforce professionals to the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS)by explaining what the standards are, why we use them, and their relationship to developmentally appropriate practice. It provides an overview of the organizational structure and language of GELDS.

Meribeth Bice
BFTS Approved Trainer

Albany State University- West, 2400 Gillionville Rd,
Albany, GA 31707, J 215

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Saturday
March 28, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

 

March Super Saturday!

Playground Safety
Playground safety is important to the health and safety of the children in your care, yet accidents continue. Learn what you can do to help prevent and lower accidents on your playgrounds. Join us to learn more information on playground safety.

Indoor and Outdoor Hazards
Come learn proper procedures to follow for a safe environment, both indoors and outdoors, which includes information from BFTS Rules and Regulations, Physical Plant, Playground Safety, and Building and Grounds.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Chili’s Restaurant Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive, Suite 1600
Macon, GA 31210

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Cancellation Statement:
If you cannot attend this training, cancellation is required at least 24 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show.

For a training series, canceling, being marked as a No Show, or arriving more than 30 minutes late to one session will result in cancellation of all sessions in the series.

In the event of inclement weather, training will be canceled if public schools are closed in the county where training is to be held.