Monthly Training/Professional Development

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Training Description

Tuesday
September 9, 2025

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs

The Three Pigs-Professionalism in Child Care
Come join in on the discussion: What is professionalism? What if my co-workers don't get along? Do I have rules or guidelines to follow? Come learn what professionalism is and what guidelines to follow.

Polly Raike
BFTS Approved Trainer

Thursday
September 11, 2025

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

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

Creating A Literacy-Rich Environment for Preschool/Pre-K
A Literacy-Rich Environment in early childhood education lays a foundation that supports language development, emergent literacy, writing skills, and reading. This training helps providers and educators create an inclusive Literacy-Rich Environment for Preschool and Pre-K, including special needs and dual language learners. Participants will design and execute translanguaging activities to integrate into their Literacy-Rich environment.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Thursday
September 18, 2025

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Abuser Beware: Abuse and Neglect
This training is about protecting our children. You will learn skills for identifying, physical and behavioral indicators of abuse, reporting, and more.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Saturday
September 20, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$30
6 State Approved Hrs.

Macon Super Saturday!

Make Every Move Count
Learn techniques to develop and implement ORIGINAL activities to enhance children's physical and cognitive growth and development. These activities will be focused on children from infancy to 5+.

The Transition Express Train - Switching Tracks
All aboard! This training provides meaningful, educational, and fun activities for transitioning.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Brown's Child Care Learning Center, 3895 Napier Ave
Macon, GA 31204

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Tuesday
September 23, 2025

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

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

Creating A Literacy-Rich Environment for
Infants and Toddlers
A Literacy-Rich Environment in early childhood education lays a foundation that supports language development, emergent literacy, writing skills, and reading. This training helps providers and educators create an inclusive Literacy-Rich Environment for Infants and Toddlers, including special needs and dual language learners. Participants will design and execute translanguaging activities to integrate into their Literacy-Rich environment.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Thursday
September 25, 2025

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

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

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
September 27, 2025

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, Building J, Room 128

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Session
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Training Description

Friday
October 3, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

$60
4 State Approved Hrs

Lunch included!

Space is limited; register now!

A Director’s Institute

Exceptional or Explosive! What is Your Impact? What does it take to create and maintain a dynamic early childhood education program? A DYNAMIC DIRECTOR! Come join us to learn some tricks of the trade on how to be just that! We will discuss how to measure your impact on your program through ideas such as defining your level of involvement in your program and creating opportunities to collaborate and build relationships with children, staff, family, and community partners.

Join us for a fun-filled day of learning with other early childhood program owners, directors, and administrators. We look forward to seeing you there!

Demmentrice Jefferson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Albany State University- West, 2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707, Event Center

Saturday
October 4, 2025

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Free
4 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.

GELDS Foundation: Social, Emotional Domain
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.

Kathi Roberts
BFTS Approved Trainer

Truly Blessed Early Learning Academy, 101 Monarch Village Way
Stockbridge, GA 30281

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Thursday
October 9, 2025

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Health and Safety Awareness
We will be focusing on the following areas of Health and Safety Awareness in an Early Childhood Learning Environment, Children's Health, Hygiene, Physical Plant, and Playground Safety. By attending, participants will be able to provide a healthy, Safe, and nurturing environment for the children to grow, develop, and learn.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Tuesday
October 14, 2025

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs

Developing an Age-Appropriate Lesson Plan for
Your EC Classroom
This interactive training will prepare participants to develop lesson plans and connect them to the learning centers and daily activities and routines of the children.

Polly Raike
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
October 18, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$30
6 State Approved Hrs.

I’ve Got a New Attitude! Professionalism
Starts With ME!!!
By reviewing the NAEYC Ethical Code of Conduct, their Statement of Commitment, and research, you will have the opportunity to develop and/or amend your program’s policies and procedures to include a section on Ethics and Professionalism that is "Center Specific" for your learning environments.

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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Saturday
October 25, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$25
3 State Approved Hrs.

Fire Safety
This course meets the requirements mandated by the Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner’s office.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Session
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Training Description

Tuesday
November 4, 2025

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs

Our Mission is the Whole Child!
Recognizing and applying the important mission of the YMCA to guide by their core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to help children reach their full potential with dignity

Polly Raike
BFTS Approved Trainer

Saturday
November 8, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$30
6 State Approved Hrs.

Accept the Challenge-
The Ultimate Experience and a Glimpse into the Future
We all know teaching and learning have evolved over time. Come experience those changes, showcasing diverse teaching skills from past to present. You will use traditional methods to navigate new challenges, honoring educators before you while also demonstrating your own unique approaches—especially through modern technology in today's classroom. This training encourages exploration and skill demonstration as part of its challenge. Join us by accepting the challenge—an ultimate experience designed for educators and for the future of our children.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Monroe County Clubhouse, 64 West Chamber Street
Forsyth, GA 31029

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Thursday
November 13, 2025

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

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Safe Sleep Practices
This is an interactive training that provides opportunities for the participants as they go through this training to 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

Additional Training Opportunities

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.