The Growing Brain: Understanding Behavior Part 1
2022-03-30 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.5 Hour
CKA: Human Growth and Development
Understand the rapid pace of brain development in the early years of life. During this, we will dive deep into various area of the brain that focuses on young child’s behaviors, and the approaches for identifying the root causes of behaviors.

The Growing Brain: Understanding Behavior Part 2
2022-03-30 18:00 - 19:30 | NV

Youth Mental Health First Aid IN-PERSON Training Friday April 1st
2022-04-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Round Mountain Middle School, 61 Hadley Circle, Round Mountain, NV, 89045, United States
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Presented by the Children’s Cabinet and the National Council for Behavioral Health

Registration for this date has now closed. Please contact Taylor Morgan at tmorgan@childrenscabinet.org for any inquiries. Thank you.
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Join us on Friday April 1st 9:00am to 3:00pm for Youth Mental Health First Aid. This training will take place at the Round Mountain Middle School located at 61 Hadley Cir, Round Mountain, NV 89045. This training is provided at no cost but spaces are limited, so please do not sign up unless you intend to participate.
COURSE INFORMATION (PLEASE READ PRIOR TO SIGNING UP)
• Participants must complete a 2 hour self-paced module PRIOR to attending the Instructor Led Session. Details on this will be emailed to participants after registration. Those who do not complete the prerequisite work will not be eligible to receive the Certificate of Completion.
• Class size is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. If the class you wish to attend is full, please contact me for alternate dates.
• Please be aware the YMHFA training will cover various topics of a sensitive nature, including depression/anxiety, substance use, psychosis, or other topics that may potentially be distressing for some. However, YMHFA program emphasizes recovery and resiliency and aims to teach participants how to provide assistance for youth experiencing a mental health challenge.
Please contact Taylor Morgan at tmorgan@childrenscabinet.org for any questions.
About YMHFA:
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches ALGEE, a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Hang on to your hats
2022-04-04 17:30 - 19:00 | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 South Rock Boulevard, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Learn how to be SOUL teacher and create experiment in small groups while applying Pre-K Standards.

Instructor: Holly Tretheway
Nevada Registry Approved Hours: 1.5
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Description: In this class we will create low cost and hands on science experiments for children. Participants will learn how to be SOUL teacher and create experiment in small groups while applying Pre-K Standards.

Positive Solutions for Families: Behavior Has Meaning
2022-04-05 10:00 - 11:30 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAR
Trainers: Ivett Nunez and Iris Malave
Hours: 1.5
The training provides essential information on how to promote children’s social and emotion skills; understand their child’s challenging behavior; and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. During Behavior Has Meaning, parent and guardians will examine why children do what they do, practice ways to determine the meaning of behavior and understand effective ways to develop and teach household and community rules.

Strengthening Business Practices: Module 2- Financial Reports
2022-04-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-04-14 17:30 - 19:30 | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 South Rock Boulevard, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocols

Instructor: Anthony Kharrat
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hours
CKA: Management & Administration
This will bring understanding and purpose of financial reports and their use and will identify internal controls and how they can strengthen the fiscal management.

Family Wellness Workshop Series
2022-04-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-04-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-04-19 17:00 - 19:00 | 777 Sinclair St, 777 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Family Wellness works to empower people to manage their
families in healthy ways through teaching practical skills (ages 5+).

Positive Guidance: Calming the Chaos
2022-04-05 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

Instructor: Jamie Mendez
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 Hours
CKA: Positive Interactions and Guidance
This training will focus on guiding the behavior of young children and learning positive guidance techniques.

Out of School Time: Creating STEM-Rich Environments
2022-04-06 17:30 - 18:30 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

Instructor: Constance Tomaneng
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.0 Hours
CKA: Environment & Curriculum
After-school care professionals play and important role in developing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning opportunities, increasing a youth’s natural interests, promoting learner-centered science, and integrating science. This interactive session uses a carousel of group-directed mini-centers that feature ways to create STEM-rich environments into their existing program.

The Growing Brain: The Basics
2022-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Las Vegas Child Care Services Center, 1771 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite #200b, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocols

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hours
CKA: Human Growth and Development
This training will provide an understanding of the rapid pace of brain development in the early years of life, help ground us on how important a role we as professionals play on ensuring children receive the loving, positive experiences they need for healthy development.

Active Parenting 101: Becoming the Active Parent
2022-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 South Rock Boulevard, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS
Hours: 2.0
Taken from the award-winning, evidence-based program – Active Parenting, we discuss the roles of parenting and what styles we commonly use, your child’s brain development, and building a strong relationship with your child using mutual respect and cooperation. (2-hour program)

Youth Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training Friday April 8th
2022-04-08 09:00 - 15:00 | NV
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Presented by the Children’s Cabinet and the National Council for Behavioral Health

Join us on Friday, April 8th 2022 from 9:00am to 3:00pm for Youth Mental Health First Aid. This training will be be virtual. This training is provided at no cost but spaces are limited, so please do not sign up unless you intend to participate.
COURSE INFORMATION (PLEASE READ PRIOR TO SIGNING UP)
• Participants must complete a 2 hour self-paced module PRIOR to attending the Instructor Led Session. Details on this will be emailed to participants after registration. Those who do not complete the prerequisite work will not be eligible to receive the Certificate of Completion.
• Class size is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. If the class you wish to attend is full, please contact me for alternate dates. Additionally, this training is intended for residents who live in or near Washoe County, Nevada. If this does not apply to you please contact instructor prior to signing up.
• Please be aware the YMHFA training will cover various topics of a sensitive nature, including depression/anxiety, substance use, psychosis, or other topics that may potentially be distressing for some. However, YMHFA program emphasizes recovery and resiliency and aims to teach participants how to provide assistance for youth experiencing a mental health challenge.
Please contact Taylor Morgan at tmorgan@childrenscabinet.org for any questions.
About YMHFA:
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches ALGEE, a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Building and Physical Premises Safety and Storage of Bio Contaminants
2022-04-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Las Vegas Child Care Services Center, 1771 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite #200b, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocols

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hours
CKA: Health, Nutrition & Safety
This course provides practical information and tips for creating a safe environment for young children. This course also explores common outdoor injuries and appropriate ways to prevent them. This training meets the initial training requirement for Building and Physical Premises Safety in Nevada.

Emergency Preparedness-Response Planning, from a Natural Man-Made Event
2022-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Las Vegas Child Care Services Center, 1771 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite #200b, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocols

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hours
CKA: Health, Nutrition & Safety
This course provides information that can reduce the threat to children, families, and the facility in the event of an emergency caused by a natural or man-made event inside or immediately surrounding the facility. Providing strategies for preparing for such events and reviews state licensing regulations pertaining to emergency preparedness.

I'm Ready for Pre K!
2022-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.0 Hours
CKA: Environment & Curriculum
Develop skills in order to implement the Nevada Pre- K standards in to the Early Childhood Education environment with an emphasis on developmental domains. It will demonstrate the how behind using these two aspects within the classroom settings and adding the activities to the curriculum.

Positive Solutions for Families: Teach Me What To Do
2022-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAR
Trainers: Ivett Nunez and Iris Malave
Hours: 1.5
The training provides essential information on how to promote children’s social and emotional skills; understand their child’s challenging behavior; and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. During Teach Me What To Do, parents and guardians will understand why teaching key social and emotional skills is needed. They will also identify the best time for teaching of social and emotional skills and learn how to teach problem-solving skills.

Mind in the Making: Introduction to the 7 Essential Life Skills
2022-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 Hour
CKA: Positive Interactions and Guidance
A child’s ability to learn and succeed grows from their ability to focus, to communicate and to think critically.? Learn about the 7 Essential Life Skills from Mind in the Making and find simple, everyday ways parents and caregivers help children build life skills from birth through early childhood.

Choose Your Partner and Caregiver Carefully (all ages)
2022-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR
Hours: 2:00
The purpose of this workshop is to provide information on how to carefully select safe caregivers for children, including identifying warning signs and behaviors in potential significant others, babysitters, or other individuals that may care for children. (2-hour program).

PLEASE NOTE: Due to strong content and subject matter including discussing children and adults that are either experiencing, or have experienced domestic violence abuse, viewer discretion is strongly advised. (2-hour program)

Out of School Time SET Everyday…Using Centers in Afterschool
2022-04-13 17:30 - 18:30 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

Instructor: Constance Tomaneng
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.0 Hours
CKA: Environment & Curriculum
This session focuses on knowledge-centered, learner-driven activities that can be easily delivered through centers in your afterschool program. Eleven elements of effective SET (science, engineering, and technology) learning centers are discussed. Tips for facilitating and managing centers are also covered.

Language Development Strategies: Oral Language and Vocabulary
2022-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

Instructor: Ivett Nunez and Iris Malave
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0
CKA: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Review Nevada’s core competencies and Nevada pre K Standards. We will talk about the importance of language development during preschool years and how responsive teachers increase children’s vocabulary during meaningful conversations. We will also share strategies to plan high quality interactions throughout the day.

The Growing Brain: The Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development
2022-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Las Vegas Child Care Services Center, 1771 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite #200b, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocols

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hours
CKA: Human Growth and Development
The early years are critically important for brain development. It is the time of greatest opportunity to nurture positive, strong brain development and also the time of greatest vulnerability. This class will discuss what factors lead to a healthy brain as well as what can inhibit healthy growth and development.

Chirp: Effective Communication
2022-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

Instructor: LaShunta Smith
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.0 Hour
CKA: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Participants will learn ways to support children’s communication skills. Participants will have a better understanding of the four main types of communication such as verbal, non-verbal, written, and visual.

Parenting 201: Helping Your Kids Learn Good Problem Solving Skills
2022-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 South Rock Boulevard, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Discuss how to help our kids recognize and solve common problems using sound communication skills

THIS IS A LIVE IN-PERSON CLASS
Total Hours: 2.0
From the critically acclaimed, evidence-based program – Active Parenting, we discuss how to help our kids recognize and solve common problems using sound communication skills (e.g., Active Listening, responding to feelings, looking for alternatives, offering encouragement, and follow-up). (2-hour program)

Positive Solutions for Families: Responding with Purpose
2022-04-19 10:00 - 11:30 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAR
Trainers: Ivett Nunez and Iris Malave
Hours: 1.5
The class provides essential information on how to, promote children’s social and emotional skills; understand their child’s challenging behavior; and use positive app[roaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. During Responding with purpose, families and guardians will learn specific strategies that can be used to respond with purpose to child behavior in home and community settings.

Strengthening Business Practices: Module 3- Marketing your Program
2022-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 South Rock Boulevard, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocols

Instructor: Anthony Kharrat
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hours
CKA: Management & Administration
The purpose of this training will be for the participants to go over how marketing efforts can help improve your ability to recruit new families and retain the business of families already enrolled in your program.

NV Pyramid Model: Directions and Feedback #5
2022-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

Instructor: Deborah Odle, LaShunta Smith
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 Hour
CKA: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Giving clear, age-appropriate directions and providing encouragement and positive feedback to children are powerful tools in the prevention of challenging behavior. We will discuss specific strategies for providing directions and feedback.

Toxic Stress and Child Development (all ages)
2022-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR
Hours: 2:00
A child’s earliest years are the most crucial for brain development. However, daily stressful environments can negatively affect their emotional, social, and physical development. This workshop shows how stress can affect brain development, while helping you identify children who might be unsafe, and the steps taken when suspicion arises. (2-hour program)
