Children's Cabinet

Mind in the Making: Introduction to the 7 Essential Life Skills
2023-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 S. Rock Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Join us for an introduction to Mind in the Making. Learn about the 7 Essential Life Skills every child needs!

THIS IS A LIVE IN-PERSON CLASS
Instructors: Cathy Mello
Hours: 2:00
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.

Out of School Time: Positive Guidance
2023-01-18 17:00 - 18:30 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Constance Tomaneng
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.5 Hours
CKA: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Guiding a child’s behavior can be a daunting task, especially if the teacher does not know the difference among guidance, discipline and punishment. One or two mischievous behaviors from the children can completely alter the setup for the day. The behaviors are bound to break the day.

QRIS: Gross Motor and Supervision Outdoors
2023-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Joann Trujillo
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 Hours
CKA: Human Growth and Development
This training will include appropriate gross motor materials for a preschool settings. We will be discussing how to implement age appropriate activities and adequate supervision. We will be learning about new gross motor activities and the benefits of gross motor play.
Training Objectives:
1﻿.Participants will gain knowledge on gross motor skill with appropriate materials.
2﻿.Participants will recognize activities age appropriate for outdoor play.
3﻿. Participants will gain skills on quality and safety interactions while doing gross motor skills outdoors.

NV Pyramid: Round Table-Preventing Suspension, Expulsion in Early Education
2023-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Minerva Perez
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.0 Hours
CKA: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Participants will be able to define and understand suspension and expulsion, identify and recognize challenging behavior and apply new information to their teaching practices.
Training Objectives:
1﻿. Participants will be able to define Suspension and Expulsion.
2﻿. Participants will be able to identify and recognize challenging behavior and reflect on their basis. They will be able to apply new information to their teaching practices.
3﻿. Participants will be able to apply new information to their teaching practices when they have a challenging behavior.

Provider Success Series: Success on Subsidy: 2022 New PTs
2023-01-19 18:00 - 19:30 | NV
**REMINDER PLEASE CHECK YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR ZOOM LINK**

This training is NOT approved by the Nevada registry and participants will not be provided a certificate.
Instructor: The Children’s Cabinet, The Las Vegas Urban League, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services
Nevada Registry Approved: 0
CKA: none

All new Policy Transmittals:
• Maximum Reimbursement Rate
• Eligibility Categories
• Waiving of Parent Copayment ($50m Nevada Child Care Fund)
• Deciphering the Reimbursement Details Report
• What happens after funding is gone?

J﻿oin us for the rest of the Provider Success Series:

F﻿ebruary 23, 2023 – Success with Licensing: Background Checks
M﻿arch 16, 2023 – Success with Rate Setting: Overview of the 2022 Market Rate Survey
A﻿pril 20, 2023 – Success with Resource & Referral
M﻿ay 18, 2023 – Success with QRIS
J﻿une 15, 2023 – Success with Licensing: Nevada’s Licensing System
J﻿uly 27, 2023 – Success on Subsidy: Requirements to Reimbursement
A﻿ugust 24, 2023 – Framework for a Supported Workforce
S﻿eptember 14, 2023 – Success with Licensing – Compliance Success

Health & Wellness Lending Library Saturday for Child Care Providers
2023-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Nevada Strong Start Child Care Service Center, 961 Matley Lane Suite 110, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
This is not a training, and no registry credit will be given.

This is not a training, and no registry credit will be given. This is an open-house event for child care providers to explore the resources and curriculum supports of the Lending Library

A practical resource for early childhood programs:

Laminate, copy and prep learning materials
Use word processing software to create
handouts, flyers, newsletters, etc.
Borrow classroom activity kits, curriculum samples and books to continue your professional development

January Special Activities:

Cricut Tutorial from 9﻿:30am- 10:00am
Introduction to the Early Childhood Community Health Worker Program
10am: Free Yoga class with Nancy from Mountain Pose Yoga
Bring your own yoga mat or towel!

upcoming Saturdays:

February 11th
March 11th
April 1St
May 13th
June 10th
July 8th
August 12th
September 9th
October 14th
November 4th
December 9th

Mind in the Making Life Skill #6: Taking on Challenges
2023-01-23 17:00 - 19:00 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 Hour
CKA: Human Growth and Development
Life is full of stresses and challenges. Children who can take on challenges in the face of life’s stresses have an advantage. Join us to learn everyday ways to promote Taking on Challenges and help prepare children for school, friends and life.
Training Objective:
1﻿. Understand that Taking on Challenges calls on Executive Functions.
2﻿. Recognize how/why stress occurs and distinguish between healthy and toxic stressors.
3﻿. Identify ways to manage stress and shift back into a growth/repair mode.

An Introduction to The Pyramid Model for QRIS Programs
2023-01-24 13:00 - 14:30 | NV
**REMINDER PLEASE CHECK YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR ZOOM LINK **

Instructor: Amber Duncan
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.5 Hours
CKA: Positive Interactions and Guidance
This session will provide an overview on Nevada’s State Policy on early childhood expulsion and suspension. We will review how the Pyramid Model and the QRIS programs align to support providers in finding strategies to decrease challenging behaviors in their classroom.
Training Objectives:
1﻿.Participants will recognize the relationship between Pyramid Model and QRIS Programs.
2﻿.Participants will identify suspension and expulsion practices.
3﻿.Participants will identify form and function of behavior and gain an understanding that behavior is a form of communication

Active Parenting First Five Years: Bonding through Play
2023-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 S. Rock Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Join The Children’s Cabinet as we explore ways to bond with your child through play.

Taken from the critically acclaimed curriculum Active Parenting: First Five Years, we will explore different stages of a child’s development during the first five years. We will also discuss how caregivers can promote learning through play. (2 hour program)
Instructor: Thelma Aviles

NV Pyramid Model: Identifying Form & Function of Behavior
2023-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Minerva Perez
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 Hours
CKA: Human Growth and Development
Understand the communicative message behind challenging behaviors and how to identify skills that can be targeted for instruction. Participants will practice writing behavior equations to determine the function of behavior and target teaching efforts and will gain tools for developing a team-based approach for addressing challenging behaviors.

Out of School Time: STEM Abilities
2023-01-25 17:30 - 18:30 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Constance Tomaneng
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.0 Hour
CKA: Observation and Assessment
Learn which STEM Abilities 21st century youth (ages 6-16) need for success and how your after school program can support the development of these skills and abilities in fun and interactive ways.
Training Objective:

QRIS: E-3 Activities
2023-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Marissa Meehan-Goff
Nevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0

Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum

Description: The teachers attending this training will have a better understanding of what age appropriate activities and materials are for the children in their class per QRIS. They will also be more confident implementing these activities and understanding how they will improve their ERS scores.

Training Objectives:

Participants will be able to identify age appropriate materials.
Participants will understand how to incorporate a variety of activities into their daily routines.
Participants will be able to describe where these activities will impact their classroom score on the Environmental Rating Scale

Strengthening Business Practices: Module 1- Budgets, Projections
2023-01-26 12:00 - 14:00 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0

Core Knowledge Area: Management & Administration

Description: The purpose of this training is to learn the value of developing a budget and how to use it for decision-making throughout the year. It will go over the understandings of how to project business costs, generate additional income and plan strategically for the future.
Training Objectives:

Learn the value of developing a budget and how to use it for decision-making throughout the year.
Discussing the importance of creating systems for sustainability within your business
Understand how to project business costs, generate additional income an plan strategically for the future.

Mind in the Making Life Skill #7: Self-Directed, Engaged Learning
2023-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Amanda Harding Email: aharding@childrenscabinet.org
Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 Hour
CKA: Environment & Curriculum
It is through self-directed, engaged learning that we realize our potential. As the world changes, so can we, for as long as we live – as long as we learn. Join us to learn how we help children become learners for life and prepare for school, friends and life.
Training Objective:
1﻿. Understand that the Life Skill of Self-Directed, Engaged Learning relies on Executive Functions.
2﻿.Recognize that trustworthy relationships are essential.
3﻿.Identify ways to help children set and work toward their own goals, become increasingly accountable.

Copy of Test
2023-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | NV
**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE ZOOM LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**

Instructor: Constance Tomaneng
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.0 Hour
CKA: Environment & Curriculum
This session introduces staff and teacher to the concepts of science inquiry and experiential learning. Understanding the significance of these concepts help the teacher’s capitalize on the children’s interests. Both the science inquiry and the experiential learning promote better learning outcomes and provide exciting learning opportunities for acquisition of skills.
Training Objectives:
1﻿.To understand and differentiate the concepts of science inquiry and experiential learning.
2﻿.To practice the concepts of inquiry and experiential learning.
3﻿.To understand how to apply science, engineering and technology inquiry -based and experiential learning opportunities in a classroom.

Workshop for Ready for Pre K Standards!
2023-01-31 17:30 - 18:30 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.0 Hour
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.
Training Objective:
1﻿. Learn how to incorporate the NV Pre K Standards within the ECE environment.
2﻿. Learn ways to develop curriculum with Pre K Standards and Developmental Domains in mind.
3﻿. Discuss any issues with obstacles that may get in the way and demonstrate ways to overcome these issues

Active Parenting First Five: Preventing Problems from Escalating
2023-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 S. Rock Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Join the Children’s Cabinet as we explore ways to prevent problems from escalating with your child.

Derived from the curriculum Active Parenting: he first Five Years, we learn how to improve good behavior in young children by setting clear rules, and establishing daily routines. We will also discuss ways to work through tantrums and other disruptive behavior.
Instructor: Thelma Aviles

Out of School Time SET Everyday…Using Centers in Afterschool
2023-02-01 17:30 - 18:30 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

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.
Training Objectives:
1﻿.To understand the importance of having readily accessible self-directed, learner-centered SET experiences.
2﻿.To know how to integrate elements of effective SET afterschool learning centers.
3﻿. To know how to facilitate and manage centers and to develop opportunities for youth to think, act, and nurture the scientist in each of them.

Strengthening Business Practices: Module 2- Financial Reports
2023-02-02 12:00 - 14:00 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0

Core Knowledge Area: Management & Administration

Description: 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.
Training Objectives:

Learn the value of developing a plan for financial reports and their use in fiscal management.
Identify internal controls and how they can strengthen the fiscal management.
Understanding the purpose of financial reports and their use in fiscal management.

Cooperative Parenting after Divorce and Separation **SEE NOTES**
2023-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 S. Rock Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
This is an in-person class at The Children’s Cabinet.

This is an in-person class
Total Hours: 8.0
Cooperative parenting requires good communication skills and a willingness to place your child’s interests first. In addition to communication, we will discuss avoiding power struggles, managing anger and conflict resolution. Your children will have the benefit of the support and care they so deserve. (8-hour)
This is a 4-part series on: 2/7; 2/14; and 2/21; 2/28 Must attend all 4 sessions to get credit for court-ordered programs.

The Growing Brain: Understanding Behavior Part 1
2023-02-06 17:00 - 18:30 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.5 Hours
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.
Training Objectives:
1﻿.Understand basic brain.
2﻿.Understand the connection between the various areas of the brain and the meaning behind behavior.
3﻿.Understand how the behavior effects development.

Mind in the Making Essential Life Skill #1: Focus & Self-Control
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 S. Rock Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Focus and Self-Control is the first of the 7 Essential Life Skills. Learn how to promote this skill in yourself and in your children.

THIS IS A LIVE IN-PERSON CLASS
Instructors: Cathy Mello
Hours: 2:00
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.

Developmentally Appropriate Practices
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
**REMINDER PLEASE CHECK YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR ZOOM LINK**

Instructor: Jamie Mendez
Nevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth & Development
Description: This training will review developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood and its three guiding principles. We will review age and developmentally appropriate behaviors for children 0-5 years.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to identify age and developmentally appropriate behavior in young children.

• Participants will be able to identify developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood.

• Participants will be able to identify guiding principles in developmentally appropriate practices.

Ready for Pre K Standards
2023-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | NV

Out of School Time: Family Science … It’s Not How I learned Science
2023-02-08 17:30 - 18:30 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Constance Tomaneng
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.0 Hours
CKA: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Involving parents and families in afterschool science, engineering, and technology (SET) programming produces real payoffs for youth, families, and afterschool programs. Learn how to extend youth’s learning and increase their interest in SET through family science nights, family take-home backpacks, and other strategies that involve parents in your afterschool program.
Training Objectives:
1﻿. To acquaint participants with the benefits of involving parents and other family members in SET afterschool programming.
2﻿. To enhance confidence and competence in effectively engaging families in SET activities and strategies that support their children’s acquisition of SET knowledge and skills.
3﻿. Enhance competence in effectively engaging families.

Lending Library Saturday for Child Care Providers
2023-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Nevada Strong Start Child Care Service Center, 961 Matley Lane Suite 110, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
This is not a training, and no registry credit will be given.

This is not a training, and no registry credit will be given. This is an open-house event for child care providers to explore the resources and curriculum supports of the Lending Library

A practical resource for early childhood programs:

Laminate, copy and prep learning materials
Use word processing software to create
handouts, flyers, newsletters, etc.
Borrow classroom activity kits, curriculum samples and books to continue your professional development

February Special Activities:
The Children’s Cabinet Resource & Referral Team

How to work with families on child care subsidy in your program Info on Family, Friend & Neighbor (FFN) Care
Resources and Information from Immunize NV

upcoming Saturdays:

March 11th
April 1St
May 20th
June 10th
July 8th
August 12th
September 9th
October 14th
November 4th
December 9th

The Growing Brain: Understanding Behavior Part 2
2023-02-13 17:00 - 18:30 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Amanda Harding
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.5 Hours
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.
Training Objectives:
1﻿.Understand the key factors that influence behavior.
2﻿.Understand the root causes of challenging behavior and temperament.
3﻿.Understand how the effects of strategies can help children with their behaviors.

NV Pyramid: Behavior Expectations (#1)
2023-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Deborah Odle
Nevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0
Core Knowledge Area: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Description: When children understand the expectations for their behavior and when expectations are taught to children using a range of strategies , they are less likely to engage in challenging behavior. This training will discuss ways to promote social and emotional development through behavior expectation and classroom rules.
Training Objectives:
1. Participants will learn the difference between rules and behavior expectations.
2. Participants will learn how to implement behavior expectations.
3﻿. Participants will learn how to implement rules into their classroom.

Out of School Time: Brushing Up on Yourself
2023-02-15 17:30 - 18:30 | NV
***Please make sure to have a Zoom account prior to attending The Children’s Cabinet virtual trainings.*** (Handouts-Windows 10 or better)

Instructor: Constance Tomaneng
Nevada Registry Approved: 1.0 Hours
CKA: Leadership & Professional Development
All staff members bring a variety of strengths and personalities to their jobs. But, how do we find out what those traits are? Participants will take the personality assessment, discuss the results of the assessment, and then show how their results can apply to work, family and personal relationships.
Training Objectives:
1﻿. To help staff members gain a better understanding of their own personality traits.
2﻿. To learn how personality types interact with each other.
3﻿. To help build an effective and productive afterschool team.

Active Parenting First Five Years: Providing Simple Choices & Consequences
2023-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 S. Rock Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Join the Children’s Cabinet for a live in-person discussion on enhancing your skills by providing activities supporting positive discipline

Caregivers often need reassurance whenever correcting a young child’s misbehavior. Derived from Active Parenting: The First Five Years, we explore ways to enhance your skills by providing activities supporting positive discipline techniques (e.g., giving simple choices, following through with logical consequences, and offering forgiveness). (2-hour program)
Instructor: Thelma Aviles
