Better understand the structure and purpose of the Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) and discover the ways in which this program will provide support and guidance as you become a licensed child care provider. Learn how to use the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry as a tool to track and expand your professional development. […]

Parents, you can get paid up to $120 to learn about trauma informed care and ways to develop personal and family resilience in our six part series! In Module 1 – Trauma: When Terrible Things Happen we will cover: – The definition of trauma – Characteristics of a “Parenting Trauma Informed lens” – Supporting children in developing […]

In this session, participants will: – Learn about state laws and department of licensing requirements that apply to vaccinations for children, workers, and volunteers in child care – Gain best practices for monitoring and maintaining records of immunization documents, including updated forms and guides – Understand the importance of effective communication with parents about vaccines […]

Learn how to promote positive mental health in your early learning and care environment. In this 90 minute café, we’ll identify the key concepts of infant and early childhood mental health and explore services designed to support program staff and care providers. Topics include: Infant and early childhood mental health concepts Social and emotional health […]

The FREE Early Childhood College Fair is coming up on Saturday, April 13th at Victory Valley College from 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! RSVP today and learn about degree programs and resources in the SB County area plus tuition reimbursement options! Lunch will be provided along with self-care activities, swag and a raffle. If you […]

Parents, you can get paid up to $120 to learn about trauma informed care and ways to develop personal and family resilience in our six part series! In Module 2 – What Happens To My Family After Terrible Things Happen, we will cover: – The three types of stress responses – Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and […]

Parents, you can get paid up to $120 to learn about trauma informed care and ways to develop personal and family resilience in our six part series! In Module 3 – I Am the Parent My Child Needs, well will cover: – How trauma impacts overall development by understanding the impact of stress on a child […]

Discover the essential elements of Montessori programs and how you can incorporate them into your program whether you are a Family Child Care or Center-based program. Gain the history of Maria Montessori and learn how to adapt your teaching style to support discovery and independence. Uncover how to use and arrange your existing materials to […]

Parents, you can get paid up to $120 to learn about trauma informed care and ways to develop personal and family resilience in our six part series! In Module 4 – Understanding Historical Trauma, we will cover: – The connection between social discrimination and higher levels of stress – Ways that social discrimination affects parenting – […]

In Module 2 of this series developed by Zero to Three, you will learn to recognize children’s natural capacity for language learning. Recognize the components of language and the development of language acquisition. Identify and analyze teaching strategies and practices that expand children’s expressive and receptive language and vocabulary. In addition, you will expand your […]

Parents, you can get paid up to $120 to learn about trauma informed care and ways to develop personal and family resilience in our six part series! In Module 5 – Helping My Parenting Bounce Back After Terrible Things Happen, we will cover: – How to remain flexible through difficult times to build resilience – Different […]

The Local Planning Council Special Needs and Inclusion Committee proudly presents the Annual Special Needs and Inclusion Conference 2023-24: The Enchanted Garden, Nourish Them Daily and Watch Them Bloom! 2 day conference: Friday, April 26  - Virtual- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday, April 27 - In person- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Location: San […]

The Local Planning Council Special Needs and Inclusion Committee proudly presents the Annual Special Needs and Inclusion Conference 2023-24: The Enchanted Garden, Nourish Them Daily and Watch Them Bloom! 2 day conference: Friday, April 26  - Virtual- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday, April 27 - In person- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Location: San […]

Learn how to promote positive mental health in your early learning and care environment. In this 1-hour webinar, we’ll identify the key concepts of infant and early childhood mental health and explore services designed to support program staff and care providers. Topics include: • Infant and early childhood mental health concepts • Social and emotional […]

This 2-hour interactive virtual training explores the key concepts of trauma and its effects on child development and behavior. Through small group discussions, participants will have the opportunity to engage with each other by sharing personal experiences and reflections on Developmentally Informed Trauma Practices and Challenging Behavior. Topics include: • Impacts of trauma on development […]

During this training, participants will dive into the ECE Competency Area Special Needs and Inclusion. Participants will discover their role in creating inclusive learning environments that support the needs of all children and their families. Through discussion, participants will understand how inclusive practices and accessible environments contribute to all children's learning. By the end of […]

Understanding social emotional development is the key to helping families (and ourselves) develop coping skills and resiliency. During this training, we will review the fundamentals of child mental health and learn new ways to provide solutions to behavior challenges. Learn how to recognize signs of stress and conflict in children, including how to identify clues […]

In the third module of this series developed by Zero to Three, you will identify the benefits of books, rhymes, and songs and other early literacy experiences to young children's development. Analyze and practice the teaching skills that promote early literacy in infant-toddler early childhood education settings. Learn to identify and implement strategies for extending […]

Aprenda cómo llevar sus centros de aprendizaje al aire libre y facilitar el aprendizaje activo en su propio entorno natural. Proporcione actividades que ayudan a los niños a conectarse con la naturaleza, los animales, la comunidad y el cuidado de la tierra. Ya sea que su patio contenga arena, tierra, flores, vegetales, marquesinas, equipos de […]

Gain a better understanding of how to become resilient and how to strengthen personal wellness for adult caregivers of young children. This 2-hour training session can be paired with Resilience Building for Caregivers Part 2 for a more in-depth exploration of adult resilience and self-care. Participants can share personal experiences and reflections through group breakout […]

During this interactive training, we will explore the ECE Competency Area of Administration and Supervision. We will review the dispositions and key concepts as explained in the competency. Participants will understand how all professionals in the ECE field contribute to administrative tasks and will have the opportunity to share their best practices for managing business […]

Building off Resilience Building for Caregivers part 1, participants in this 2-hour training will explore adult resilience through a lens of Awareness, Balance, and Connection. Focuses of this session include strategies for personal mental wellness and self-care, along with resources for achieving their self-care goals. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with each other […]