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Cider Mill Community Building 425 Cider Mill Rd. Middleville, MI
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$$ Training! This class will provide examples of clear contracts and interviewing techniques, appropriate communications at all times, the NAEYC standards about parent relationships, curriculum communications, and communications in challenging situations. Instructor: Vickie Rick
Nazareth Complex 3299 Gull Rd. Kalamazoo, MI
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If you are pregnant and/or parenting a small child age 2 and under, these sessions may be very helpful for you. Class will be held every Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Different topics each week. Join anytime by calling Rhasheda at 373-5067!
Allegan Area ESA 310 Thomas St. Allegan MI
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This is a brief training that will examine why children who have experienced early childhood trauma behave differently from other children, how to address their specific behavioral needs, and how to support a child who is currently experiencing trauma. Registration is required! Please call Anna Starr at 269-673-2161 or email her at astarr@alleganaesa.org no later than 2 business days prior to the event. In the event of a cancellation, only those who have registered will be noti...
3255 122nd Avenue Allegan, MI Human Services Building- MSU Spartan Room
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This workshop will give a brief overview of information from the Resource Parent curriculum developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the evidence based practice TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). The material presented will strenghthen the knowledge and skills of a variety of professionals who support children in our county such as teachers, school social workers/counselors, day care providers, probation/diversion staff, and more. We will discus...
Glen Oaks CC 62249 Shimmel Road Centreville MI
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Class is cancelled due to low enrollment. $$ Training! Enhance your art by making connections with children's literature. Some popular children's books lend themselves to great art. By connecting the two, we can help bring stories alive for children. Instructor: Ann DiJulio
The Montessori School 750 Howard Street Kalamazoo, MI
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Nuturing Parents as Teachers presented by Susan Grilli. Free training opportunity! No pre-registration required. Susan Grilli is the author of Preschool in the Suzuki Spirit and co-founder of the Suzuki Preschool in New York. After years of adapting the Suzuki method in a preschool setting, she has heartening and gratifying findings to share about how to work effectively with parents. She presents the stories with an enthusiasm that is inspiring and a clarity that m...
Nazareth Complex 3299 Gull Rd. Kalamazoo, MI
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If you are pregnant and/or parenting a small child age 2 and under, these sessions may be very helpful for you. Class will be held every Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Different topics each week. Join anytime by calling Rhasheda at 373-5067!
$$ Training! NAFCC Training Institute in Partnership with Jeff Johnson presents Family Child Care Professional Development. This Webinar is called Understanding Play-Based Early Learning. There is a lot of talk in the early learning community about the importance of play--and a lot of confusion about what play is and how it leads to learning. This session focuses on clearing up that confusion. We will look at what research tells us about play and learning, why children are driv...
Western Michigan University, Kohrman Hall
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Attend this SwMiAEYC training event. Training will cover: any caregiver can teach fun science; science needs to happen daily; science can be discovered by infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers; caregivers can make inexpensive science equipment; and science can be integrated into any curriculum. Paul Rheaume is the presenter. Cost of the training is $10.00 per person (checks payable to SwMiAEYC) Mail to: Kathleen Swikoski 2129 Chevy Chase Blvd. Kala...
Hartford United Methodist Church 425 East Main St. Hartford MI
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Receive infant/child and adult CPR and First Aid through E.S.C.A.P.E.
Classes are accepted by Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing.
All of the following trainings are valid for for first time certification, lapsed certification or renewal unless noted.
You will receive a certificate for Blood Borne Pathogens.
MUST bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to have card/certificate mailed to you.
KRESA 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage MI
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$$ Training! Learn some fun activities to do with your developing scientist. Earth Science is a lot more fun than a box of rocks! Have your students understand the process of how the earth works while they are gaining a wide range of skills in all areas of development. Instructor: Paul Rheaume
33890 U.S. Highway 12 Niles MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE but we do ask that you pre-register ahead of time. Cass County CCC March topic will be presented by the Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative. You will learn how to access the Michigan Sex Offender Registry and obtain reliable information on parental control software. You will also receive instructions on how to use online tutorials to learn more about Internet safety.
CACC 475 E. Roosevelt Battle Creek MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE but we do ask that you pre-register ahead of time. Calhoun County CCC March topic will be brain development presented by Lynn Bonynge from Early On.
Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center
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Bring your lunch and learn from Carol Gray, president of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding out of Grand Rapids, a non-profit organization serving people with autism spectrum disorders. The one day workshop describes the research based rationale that supports the "Social Stories" approach, introduces each of the ten characteristics that define each "social story", and share strategies for introducing and implementing a "social story" at home or school. T...
Allegan Area ESA 310 Thomas St. Allegan MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE but we do ask that you pre-register ahead of time. Allegan County CCC March topic will be a presentation from Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center. They will be speaking on child abuse and neglect prevention.
North Avenue Children's Center 1079 North Ave. Battle Creek, MI
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All Center Directors are welcome to attend this FREE informative meeting/training.
Van Buren Conference Center
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE but we do ask that you pre-register ahead of time. Van Buren County CCC March topic will be a make-it take-it project presented by Cherie Smalley.
Glen Oaks CC 62249 Shimmel Road Centreville MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE but we do ask that you pre-register ahead of time. St. Joseph County CCC March topic will be presented by the Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative. You will learn how to access the Michigan Sex Offender Registry and obtain reliable information on parental control software. You will also receive instructions on how to use online tutorials to learn more about Internet safety.
Nazareth Complex 3299 Gull Rd. Kalamazoo, MI
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If you are pregnant and/or parenting a small child age 2 and under, these sessions may be very helpful for you. Class will be held every Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Different topics each week. Join anytime by calling Rhasheda at 373-5067!
911 Training Center 141 E. Chicago Road Coldwate
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE but we do ask that you pre-register ahead of time. Branch County CCC March topic will be Working With Families. Come and learn about parent-provider relationships and how to make them more successful.
Allegan Area ESA 310 Thomas St. Allegan MI
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This is a brief training that will examine why children who have experienced early childhood trauma behave differently from other children, how to address their specific behavioral needs, and how to support a child who is currently experiencing trauma. Registration is required! Please call Anna Starr at 269-673-2161 or email her at astarr@alleganaesa.org no later than 2 business days prior to the event. In the event of a cancellation, only those who have registered will be notified.
CACC 475 E. Roosevelt Battle Creek MI
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CANCELLED due to low enrollment Develop the skills to build and use inexpensive toys to teach your preschoolers some of the basic principles of science. You do not have to be a scientist to teach science. Have fun, gain knowledge, and leave your pocket protectors at home while you learn to share science abilities with your kids. Instructor: Paul Rheaume
Kidzone LMC Napier Campus Room C-105 2755 E. Napier Ave. Benton Harbor, MI
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All Center Directors are welcome to attend this FREE informative meeting/training.
KRESA 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage MI
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Class is FULL! Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE but we do ask that you pre-register ahead of time. Kalamazoo County CCC March topic will be presented by Kent Regional 4C on nutrition and the food program.
Kids Crossing 7520 East U Avenue Vicksburg, MI
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All Center Directors are welcome to attend this FREE informative meeting/training.
GSHOM Kalamazoo Program and Training Center 601 West Maple Kalamazoo, MI
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Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) invites parents, educators and child care providers to a workshop on Positve Behavior Support, a dynamic method to encourage respect, responsibility and school success for children from pre-school through high school. The fee is $5.00 and includes pizza and beverages. Child care will be provided. Girl Scout staff will provide activities for children while adults attend the session. Please register in advance to let GSHOM know how many...
KRESA 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage MI
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$$ Training! During this training you will discuss common varieties of anxiety, the possible role of the family, and strategies to help children feel more calm. The focus of this class will be on children ages from 4-10. Instructor: Rose Chandanais
Benton Harbor Charter School 455 Riverview Dr. Benton Harbor MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE but we do ask that you pre-register ahead of time. Berrien County CCC March topic will be Nutrition and Deadly Look-Alikes. Presented by MSUE.
Amway Grand Plaza and Devos Place Grand Rapids, MI
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Runs from March 25-27 2010. The 2010 Early Childhood Conference offers three general sessions, full-day focus sessions and over 150 workshops covering an extensive range of issues and topics in administration and staffing, advocacy and public policy, assessment, child development, curriculum, discipline and guidance, infants and toddlers, inclusion and special needs, parents and families, and professional development. Go to http://www.MiAEYC.org for more information or call 517-336-9...
Nazareth Complex 3299 Gull Rd. Kalamazoo, MI
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If you are pregnant and/or parenting a small child age 2 and under, these sessions may be very helpful for you. Class will be held every Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Different topics each week. Join anytime by calling Rhasheda at 373-5067!
Central Annex 520 S Church St, Hastings
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE but we do ask that you pre-register ahead of time. Barry County CCC March topic will be Contract Development.
$$ Training! NAFCC Training Institute in Partnership with Jeff Johnson presents Family Child Care Professional Development. This Webinar is called Promoting Messy Play. Young children learn best through hands-on, up-close-and-personal, in-your-face interactions with the world. The problem many adult caregivers have with such learning is that it is often messy. Kids who interact closely with their world often end up with their world all over their hands, face, and clothes. This ...
St. Joseph County MSUE 612 E. Main St. Centreville, MI
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Free Training! 2-hour training for child care providers. All registrations must go through the Great Start training calendar. Click here to register.
Marygrove College Conference Center Madam Cadillac Building 8425 West McNichols Road Detroit, MI
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Who should attend??
Parents
Grassroots activists
Early childhood advocates
Caregivers
Community leaders
During this interactive community event, you will:
Hear how Michigan's road back to prosperity begins with a movement to build nurturing, literacy-rich environments for all children.
Learn about the training, networks, and supports for parents and caregivers in a neighborhood near you.
Find out how you can help get a book each month to children ages 0 to 5 who need them mo...
$$ Training! NAFCC Training Institute in Partnership with Jeff Johnson presents Family Child Care Professional Development. This Webinar is called Promoting Science and Math Play. Science and Math are often neglected in early learning programs because so many adults are uncomfortable with these topics. This session looks at easy ways to promote play-based science and math learning with young children through play,exploration, and discovery. We will also focus on helping caregiv...
St. John's Pre-school 603 McCleary Dowagiac, MI
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Free Training! Learn about research on the benefits of gardening with children. Explore basic gardening steps. Learn how you can incorporate gardening into your child care setting. All registrations must go through the Great Start training calendar. Click here to register.
KRESA 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage MI
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Join us for this free class. Presented by Patti Walter from Michigan Head Start
Providing high quality child care that is responsive and appropriate for each child and family is a big job. Join me and other child care providers to discuss what a safe and fun learning environment is. I will be answering questions like these:
• What are activities to use with infants, toddlers and preschoolers?
• How do you set up your home to be an effective environment for children?
• How do you set a routi...
Benton Harbor Charter School 455 Riverview Dr. Benton Harbor, MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Berrien County CCC April topic will be about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Our World For Children 114 East Minges Rd. Battle Creek, MI
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$$ Training! We are so lucky in Michigan that we have a science lab in every ditch, swamp, and pond. Learn how to make science equipment for a fraction of the price of store bought materials, identify pond creature, and enjoy the learning opportunities that are all around us. Instructor: Paul Rheaume
Central Elementary Annex 520 Church St. Hastings, MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Barry County CCC April topic is literacy concepts.
Allegan Area ESA 310 Thomas St. Allegan MI
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April is the Month of the Young Child! To honor this event, AAESA is hosting this brown bag session. This training will count towards child care training hours. Sorry, no day care provided. For more information or to register, please contact either Anna Starr or Erika Burkhardt at 269-673-2161 or via email at astarr@alleganaesa.org
Centreville Fair Grounds
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Annual Family Event. Kids’ Activities Will Be in Building #40
(There will also be a garage sale, tree sale, and home show)
ESCAPE Training Facility 6171 East O Avenue Kalamazoo, MI
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Receive infant/child and adult CPR and First Aid through E.S.C.A.P.E.
Classes are accepted by Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing.
All of the following trainings are valid for for first time certification, lapsed certification or renewal unless noted.
You will receive a certificate for Blood Borne Pathogens.
MUST bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to have card/certificate mailed to you.
CACC 475 E. Roosevelt Battle Creek MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Calhoun County CCC April speaker will be Rachel Appold from the Mid Michigan Food Program. She will be speaking on nutrition and making choices regarding food for your program.
Western Michigan University, Fetzer Center
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Save The Date! Questions? Contact Therese Armstead at 269-349-3296x232.
KRESA 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage MI
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$$ Training! Develop the skills to build and use inexpensive toys to teach your preschoolers some of the basic principles of science. You do not have to be a scientist to teach science. Have fun, gain knowledge, and leave your pocket protectors at home while you learn to share science abilities with your kids. Instructor: Paul Rheaume
Allegan Area ESA 310 Thomas St. Allegan MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Allegan County CCC April topic will be presented by Kent Regional 4C on nutrition and the food program.
Board Room of the ECIC 221 N. Pine Street Lansing, MI
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Michigan's Great Start Early Learning Advisory Council, as convened by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation, will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed Michigan Great Start Early Learning Advisory Council Strategic Report on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Board Room of the Early Childhood Investment Corporation located at 221 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan. Written comments will also be accepted from April 6, 2010 through April ...
Our World For Children 114 East Minges Rd. Battle Creek, MI
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All Center Directors are welcome to attend this FREE informative meeting/training. Speaker will be Jayne Weaver from Parent to Parent of SW Michigan.
Glen Oaks CC 62249 Shimmel Road Centreville MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. St. Joseph County CCC April speaker will be Sgt. Elaine Smith from the Three Rivers Police Department. The topic will be Child Safety: Warning Signs. Presentation will include information regarding providing a safe environment that is healthy- immunization checks, warning signs for child abuse and negle...
Van Buren Conference Center 490 South Paw Paw St.
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Van Buren County CCC April presenter is Annette Hoppenworth from the KVCC Museum. The topic is "landscaping play areas with a budget in mind."
911 Training Center 141 E. Chicago Road Coldwater, MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Branch County CCC April topic will be announced.
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek
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Registration is now open for the Kellogg Community College Early Childhood Education Spring Fling Event! They welcome the public to attend as seats allow. Featuring: World-renowned children’s author, Patricia Polacco, as the keynote speaker! This is a free event and is open to the public. Light refreshments, a certificate of completion, and a goodie bag is supplied to each registered participant. Participants attending the entire event will receive a certificate of c...
$$ Training! NAFCC Training Institute in Partnership with Jeff Johnson presents Family Child Care Professional Development. This Webinar is called Creating Strong Emotional Environments. To thrive and learn, children need to feel safe, secure,and loved. When their physical and emotional needs are met, they are better able to move out of their comfort zone, try new things,and build on prior knowledge. The problem is that we all too often focus on the physical environments we cre...
Teachers Center 6505 Constitution Blvd. Portage, MI 49024
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Please join the Teachers Center on Saturday, April 24th when they welcome Michigan author Hope Vestergaard to present her new book Potty Animals. This book is the perfect "next-step" so the child is potty trained but what about all of the potty etiquette and rules that follow the basic toilet training. The book is a fun and clever teaching tool. Certificates will NOT be given at the end.
Central Elementary Annex 520 Church St. Hastings, MI
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Free training! Learn about research on the benefits of gardening with children. Explore basic gardening steps. Learn how you can incorporate gardening into your child care setting. All registrations must go through the Great Start training calendar. Click here to register.
Niles District Library 620 E. Main Niles, MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Cass County CCC April topic will be presented by Darlene Jackson who is a children's librarian. This meeting will include a tour of the library, focusing on the children's room. You will also discuss different literacy topics.
Kidzone South Haven @ LMC South Haven Campus 125 Veterans Blvd. South Haven, MI
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All Center Directors are welcome to attend this FREE informative meeting/training. Speaker will be Jayne Weaver from Parent to Parent of SW Michigan. The meeting will be held in room #124 at LMC.
Allegan Area ESA 310 Thomas St. Allegan MI
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Free training! Learn about research on the benefits of gardening with children. Explore basic gardening steps. Learn how you can incorporate gardening into your child care setting. All registrations must go through the Great Start calendar. Click here to register.
KRESA 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Kalamazoo County CCC April speaker will be Jacque Eatmon from the Great Start Collaborative.
CHUM Co-op Preschool 7028 Oakland Drive Portage, MI
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All Center Directors are welcome to attend this FREE informative meeting/training. Topic will be Professionalism- Decoding the Codes. It is a hands-on training that admin/directors can take with them and train their staff with.
Allegan Area ESA 310 Thomas St. Allegan MI
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$$ Training! A two-hour training for child care providers. Instructor: Vickie Rick
Kalamazoo Radisson Hotel
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Join them for their 19th Annual Training Conference this year at Michigan's beautiful Kalamazoo Radisson Hotel. This year's exciting theme "Achieving Program Excellence" will have a spectacular keynote and a variety of unique sessions dedicated to both Mom and Dad, Staff and Directors. For more information go to www.mhsa.ws/ or call 517-374-6472
Allegan Area ESA 310 Thomas St. Allegan MI
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April is the Month of the Young Child! To honor this event, AAESA is hosting this brown bag session. This training will count towards child care training hours. Sorry, no day care provided. For more information or to register, please contact either Anna Starr or Erika Burkhardt at 269-673-2161 or via email at astarr@alleganaesa.org
Family Education & Development Services 2 North Main St. Three Rivers, MI
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Topics: Being the voice for child, the differences between moms and dads, critical role of fathers, how to discipline your child, nurturing dads, and much more. For more information call Brenda McGowan (269) 744-0646 or Gilbert Ortiz (269) 317-7337. Refreshments provided.
Glen Oaks CC 62249 Shimmel Road Centreville MI
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$$ Training! We are so lucky in Michigan that we have a science lab in every ditch, swamp, and pond. Learn how to make science equipment for a fraction of the price of store bought materials, identify pond creature, and enjoy the learning opportunities that are all around us. Instructor: Paul Rheaume
Central Michigan University
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Join us for Michigan DEC's first conference, featuring a keynote presentation by Jason Novetsky, Ph.D., on Shifting Your Perspective about Challenging Behavior: The Need for and Use of Positive Behavior Supports in Early Childhood. Conference workshops include sessions for practitioners and administrators who work with infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and children in early elementary grades. State Board of Education CEUs will be provided, pending approval. For more informati...
KRESA 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage MI
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$$ Training! Using simple props you can enhance your music for preschool aged children. Several ideas will be shared as well as some movement activities and songs. Be prepared to move and participate! Instructor: Ann DiJulio
North Avenue Children's Center 1079 North Ave. Battle Creek, MI
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$$ Training! Have meal and snack-time preparation become boring or a hassle for you to handle while caring for children? Are you interested in how you can involve children in meal and snack preparation? Do you wonder how and what young children can learn when they get involved in food preparation? If so, then this 1 night class is just for you! This class will show you how to safely involve children in preparing food, including tips for involving the youngest toddle...
$$ Training! NAFCC Training Institute in Partnership with Jeff Johnson presents Family Child Care Professional Development. This Webinar is called Understanding Caregiver Stress and Burnout. Let's face it; working with children can be stressful. They are cute and cuddly, but they are also often loud, needy, and obnoxious. This session looks at the causes of caregiver stress and burnout and offers simple strategies for dealing with it in a healthy, thoughtful, and focused way. This webinar ...
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 6767 West O Ave. Kalamazoo, MI
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Child Care Resources has limited seats available to send child care providers to this training opportunity. This training meets Tier 2 requirements for Relative/Aid providers. Keynote Speaker will be Child Development Expert, Dr. Kit Payne. The following are break-out sessions to choose from.....
• How to support children’s language & literacy learning
• What does it mean to be ready for kindergarten?
• Fun and Practical Alphabet Activities
• Helping Children wi...
The Kidz Care Center 10123 S. M43 Hwy. Suite A Delton, MI
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Receive infant/child and adult CPR and First Aid through E.S.C.A.P.E.
Classes are accepted by Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing.
All of the following trainings are valid for for first time certification, lapsed certification or renewal unless noted.
You will receive a certificate for Blood Borne Pathogens.
MUST bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to have card/certificate mailed to you
KRESA 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage MI
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$$ Training! It's time to gear up for summer! This class offers providers a wide range of activities to help keep their school-age children engaged. Instructor: Vickie Rick
Doris Hale Center, 100 Green St, Battle Creek Multi-Purpose Room
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Patti Walter from Michigan Head Start will be speaking about:
Providing high quality child care that is responsive and appropriate for each child and family is a big job. Join me and other child care providers to discuss what a safe and fun learning environment is. I will be answering questions like these:
• What are activities to use with infants, toddlers and preschoolers?
• How do you set up your home to be an effective environment for children?
• How do you set a routine for children an...
Hope College, Martha Miller Auditorium
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Guest speaker and Dinner presented by the Lakeshore Association of the Education of Young Children. Cost: $10, Dinner begins at 5:30 pm, presentation begins at 6:30 pm. Call Christine Baker to register 1-877-702 8600 #4066
Wiley Auditorium Kalamazoo RESA 1819 Milham Rd. Portage, MI
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The Department of Human Services is in the process of promulgating NEW Child Development and Care Program Administrative Rules that will govern the program. This forum allows parents, providers, and early childhood advocates an opportunity to review the rules and provide comments to the department before the formal public hearing process begins. If you have questions you can contact the Western Regional Resource Center at 1-800-396-0241 or the Southwest Regional Resource Center at 1-800-34...
KRESA 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage MI
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$$ Training! During this training you will: learn about characteristics of "difficult" people; discuss strategies for dealing with angry, negative, "hovering", and "blamer" parents; and learn how to tell parents negative news and how to work toward a solution together. Instructor: Rose Chandanais
CACC 475 E. Roosevelt Battle Creek MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Calhoun County CCC May topic is early literacy.
ESCAPE Training Facility 6171 East O Avenue Kalamazoo, MI
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Receive infant/child and adult CPR and First Aid through E.S.C.A.P.E.
Classes are accepted by Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing.
All of the following trainings are valid for for first time certification, lapsed certification or renewal unless noted.
You will receive a certificate for Blood Borne Pathogens.
MUST bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to have card/certificate mailed to you
Central Elementary Annex 520 Church St. Hastings, MI
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All Center Directors are welcome to attend this FREE informative meeting/training. Topic: Mandated Reporting.
Van Buren Conference Center 490 South Paw Paw St.
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This 3 hour FREE class will replace the regularly scheduled meeting. Come join us for this special event!
Patti Walter from Michigan Head Start will be presenting...
Providing high quality child care that is responsive and appropriate for each child and family is a big job. Join me and other child care providers to discuss what a safe and fun learning environment is. I will be answering questions like these:
• What are activities to use with infants, toddlers and preschoolers?
• How do...
Benton Harbor Charter School 455 Riverview Dr. Benton Harbor, MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Berrien County CCC May topic will be about sharing healthy recipies.
911 Training Center 141 E. Chicago Road Coldwater, MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Branch County CCC May topic will be announced.
Glen Oaks CC 62249 Shimmel Road Centreville MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. St. Joseph County CCC May topic will be Community Resource Awareness: Accessing Resources for Children and Families- 211.
Central Elementary Annex 520 Church St. Hastings
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Barry County CCC May topic wil be nutrition presented by the Kent 4C.
Allegan Area ESA 310 Thomas St. Allegan MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Allegan County CCC May topic will be a make-it take-it project presented by Cherie Smalley.
$$ Training! NAFCC Training Institute in Partnership with Jeff Johnson presents Family Child Care Professional Development. This Webinar is called Understanding Play-Based Early Learning. There is a lot of talk in the early learning community about the importance of play--and a lot of confusion about what play is and how it leads to learning. This session focuses on clearing up that confusion. We will look at what research tells us about play and learning, why children are driven to play, ...
Cass District Library 319 M 62 N Cassopolis, MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Cass County CCC May topic is "Themes" presented by Darcy Ashmead.
The Crayon Box at Andrews University in Marsh Hall Berrien Springs, MI
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All Center Directors are welcome to attend this FREE informative meeting/training. Topic: Cyber Safety- Keeping Children Safe Online.
St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI
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Class is canceled due to low enrollment!! $$ Training! During this training you will discuss common varieties of anxiety, the possible role of the family, and strategies to help children feel more calm. The focus of this class will be on children ages from 4-10. Instructor: Rose Chandanais
St. Joseph County MSUE 612 E. Main St. Centreville, MI
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Free Training! All registrations must go through the Great Start training calendar. Click here to register.
KRESA 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage MI
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Child Care Connection meetings are for HOME providers. 1.5 training hours are awarded for each CCC meeting. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is no longer required. Kalamazoo County CCC May speaker will be Patrick Conley from KRESA speaking on play and brain development.
The Family Education and Development Services Building 2 North Main St. Three Rivers, MI
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All Center Directors are welcome to attend this FREE informative meeting/training. Speaker will be Debbie Jackson, MS, RD presenting on "The Impact of Diet on Children's Behavior. The presentation will discuss the importance of good nutrition for children, how it affects their ability to learn, and its impact on behavior. Social/emotional development will also be looked at in regards to school readiness.
Kids Time 3540 M 66 Athens, MI
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$$ Training! You know that reading to children is one of the most important things you can do to prepare them for school. Let’s learn some other activities that you can do in your homes and centers to help your preschoolers gain the early literacy skills they need for school success. This workshop will involve some presentation of information as well as plenty of hands-on time to develop materials and ideas to use in your own programs. Bring a few of your favorite books along and I’ll show...
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