Monthly Training/Professional Development

Books Galore and So Much More!

An Early Childhood Educator’s Book Club Virtual Lunch and Learn Series

Come join the “Book Club” and learn how to bring your story to life and incorporate it throughout the day within the classroom!

This 3-part series will be offered once each month for January, February, and March 2024.

The time will be 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The cost of the series is $30

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If you wish to register for individual sessions, the cost is $12 per session.

Davis Smells! by David Shannon January 19, 2024

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Bein’ with You This Way by W. Nikola-Lisa February 20, 2024

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Tumble Bumble by Felicia BondMarch 19, 2024

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Each session includes a copy of the featured book and 2 BFTS Approved Hrs.

Session
Details

Training Description

Tuesday
January 9, 2024

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Math in the Early Childhood Classroom
Math should be an everyday thing in a preschool classroom. Children love Creative Math Activities!

Polly Raike
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Thursday
January 11, 2024

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs. 

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

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Saturday
January 13, 2024

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

$25
4 State Approved Hrs. 

Let's Play: Let's Make Science and Let's Make Art
Spark your enthusiasm and curiosity for art and scientific exploration in the ERS Art and Science sub-scale. This interactive training (learning through play), will delve into the world of art and science education, discovering how to create an environment that fosters scientific discovery and empowers children to learn through hands-on, engaging experiences. 

Jennifer Taylor & Alicia Mills
BFTS Approved Trainers   

Joyful Journeys, 8358 Fortson Ct., Fortson, GA 31820

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Tuesday
January 16, 2024

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

$12
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Bringing Stories to Life! Storytelling and Enhancing Your Classroom Featuring the Book: David Smells by David Shannon
Learn how to bring your story to life and incorporate it throughout the day within the classroom using the book David Smells.

Dianne Fitchlee
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Thursday
January 18, 2024

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs. 

Teachers and Parents Advocating for Students Success
(Using their Influences to Communicate with Communities and Policymakers)
Come learn ways to create partnerships between teachers and parents to advocate for children while learning how to get involved with communities and policymakers.

Linda Davis
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
January 20, 2024

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

Sip and Paint-Developing Social, Emotional, and Creative Skills
As Philip Pullman once said, "Children need art and stories and poems and music as much as they need love and food and fresh air and play." This training will give them just that!!! Come be introduced to "Intentional ART", giving children the opportunity to Inspire creative thinking! Thus, being able to freely express their feelings/emotions through Art (painting), while enhancing their socialization skills in a more relaxed classroom environment to stimulate social interaction with their peers and adults

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Brantley’s Busy Bee Learning Center, 4628 Bloomfield Rd, Macon, GA 31206

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Saturday
January 27, 2024

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

Albany State University- West, 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707, J128

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Thursday
February 1, 2024

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Avoiding the Storm Managing Coworker and Administrative Challenges
Join us to learn practical methods to manage stress and conflict between co-workers, administration, and parents by learning new ways to lower your stress levels.

Lori Sugarman
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Tuesday
February 6, 2024

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Nurturing the Minds, Spirits, and Bodies of Infants and Toddlers through the Environment
Infant and toddler teachers will learn how to organize and make good use of their environment to benefit the needs and development of young children.

Polly Raike
BFTS Approved Trainer   

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Thursday
February 8, 2024

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Safe Sleep Practices
Engage in practicing and demonstrating skills of Safe Sleep Practices.  This training follows the BFTS Safe Sleeping and Resting Requirements Rule 591-1-1-.30

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
February 17, 2024

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

Easter Seals West Georgia, 2515 Double Churches Road Columbus, GA 31909

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Tuesday
February 20, 2024

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

$12
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Each session includes a copy of the featured book!

Bringing Stories to Life! Storytelling and Enhancing Your Classroom Featuring
the Book:
Bein’ with You This Way by W. Nikola-Lisa
Learn how to bring your story to life and incorporate it throughout the day within the classroom using the book Bein’ with You This Way.

Dianne Fitchlee
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Thursday
February 22, 2024

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Let's Keep Infectious Diseases Out Of Our Classrooms
Learn what infectious disease is and how it can cause harm not only to you but adults and children around you.

Linda Davis
BFTS Approved Trainer   

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Saturday
February 24, 2024

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

Macon Super Saturday!

Supervision Made Easy
Are you sure you have adequate supervision? Learn how to create a safe and secure environment for children and staff by following the rules and regulations.

Arts and Crafts for Children with
Special Needs
Come explore, plan, and create Arts and Crafts projects that are all-inclusive and learn about the "How to" in adapting Arts and Crafts projects for children with special needs.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Little Children Shines Academy, 2458 Locksley Drive
Macon, GA 31206

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Saturday
March 2, 2024

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Free
6 State Approved Hrs. 

Strengthening Business Practices Super Saturday!!!

Strengthening Business Practices Module 1: Budgets, Projections, and Planning for Center-BasedChild Care Providers
The purpose of this training is to strengthen child care providers' foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business operations. It supplies tips and best practices to help break down fiscal processes into manageable steps. This training is part one of a series, Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs, which addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of center-based child care programs. 

Strengthening Business Practices Module 2: Financial Reports and Internal Controls for Center-Based Childcare Providers
The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare providers' understanding of financial reports and their use in fiscal management. The training also introduces the concept of internal controls and how they can strengthen the fiscal health of a childcare program. 

Estelle Rothwell
BFTS Approved Trainer

Albany State University- West, 2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707, J128

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Thursday
March 7, 2024

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Discipline and Supervision-
Do’s, Don’ts and Can’ts
Come learn specific approaches and techniques to discipline and supervise per Bright from the Start rules and regulations.

Lori Sugarman
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Thursday
March 14, 2024

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Lesson Plans Made Simple Using GELDS
Come learn a fun and exciting way of incorporating GELDS into your lesson plans and how to transform their learning environment into a more inclusive and welcoming classroom that is responsive to the needs of each child. Enhancing their ability to grow and learn!

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
March 16, 2024

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

$20
4 State Approved Hrs. 

Musical Tipsy Toes
Come explore ways to increase music in the classrooms and music that is developmentally appropriate for different ages.

Linda Davis
BFTS Approved Trainer   

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Tuesday
March 19, 2024

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

$12
2 State Approved Hrs.  

Each session includes a copy of the featured book! 

Bringing Stories to Life! Storytelling and Enhancing Your Classroom Featuring the Book: Tumble Bumble by Felicia Bond
Learn how to bring your story to life and incorporate it throughout the day within the classroom using the book Tumble Bumble.

Dianne Fitchlee
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
March 30, 2024

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

March Super Saturday!

Influences Sociocultural Context Have on DLLs Language Development
By attending this training, you will find the answer to one of the most asked questions, "How can I support the DLL's home language, when we don't speak the same language?" Join us to find out the answer to this question and more as we gain additional knowledge of the Influences Sociocultural Context has on DLLs' Language Development. Bringing children, families, communities, and the culture of ECE together.

Health and Safety Awareness
Join us to learn how to provide a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment for the children to grow, develop, and learn. Main areas of focus will be health and safety awareness, children's health, hygiene, physical plant, and playground safety.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

2024 Early Learning Conference

Saturday, March 9, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Albany State University West Campus

$50.00 (lunch provided) / 5 DECAL credit hours

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 Enjoy $5.00 off by registering EARLY!

 Our EARLY BIRD Registration ends at noon on December 31st.

Load up the van and join us for a day that will change the way you think about your business and educate young children for their best start in life!

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