Learn how social emotional development unfolds.Nevada Registry Approved – 2 hoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentInstructor:  Linda Granger, CFLEDescription: Providers play a critical role in supporting young children's social-emotional development. Brain connections are experience dependent; early experiences last a lifetime

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Deborah Odle & Lashunta SmithNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceGiving 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.

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumAfter gaining a foundational understanding of cultural awareness, participants will navigate their way into creating a welcoming working environment that fosters diversity and celebrates differences.

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Observation and AssessmentParticipants will learn to promote and implement NAEYC’s developmental appropriate practices through observation, documentation, and assessment. We will discuss what NAEYC is and how these practices will enhance their observation, […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Linda Granger, CFLENevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentThis is an introduction to Unit 2: Factors Affecting Brain Growth & Development and Unit 6: Understanding Behavior, from The Growing Brain Series. It will touch on how genes, nutrition, and sleep affect […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Lashunta SmithNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Family & Community RelationshipsThe training will explore how to support children’s learning through household responsibilities and age-appropriate chores.

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentWe will dive into the life skill of focus and control and how it pertains to our executive functions. We will explore what this means as adults and how […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Health, Nutrition and SafetyGain additional knowledge of unhealthy food options and identify food alternatives for children of all ages. Explore opportunities for solving the picky-eater dilemma and increase awareness of childhood […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumDevelop skills in order to implement the Nevada Pre- K standards in to the Early Childhood Education environment with an emphasis on developmental domains. We will be covering how to […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Ivett NunezNevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HoursCKA:  Family and Community RelationshipsParticipants will reinforce their knowledge of early brain development and the science behind the national Vroom initiative. Participants will also develop a deeper understanding of how brain building strategies are easily embedded into Child […]

Learn effective stress management techniquesInstructor: Linda Granger, CFLENevada Registry Approved Hours: 1.0Core Knowledge Area: Leadership & Professional DevelopmentDescription: This virtual training will help participants learn about the causes of stress, recognize the symptoms and effects and provide stress management techniques. This class is held in Spanish.PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE […]

Informational Webinar for Childcare Licensed ProvidersThe purpose of this webinar is to ensure Childcare Licensed Providers are aware of this funding opportunity. The webinar will provide an overview of the stipend program and will cover:• Who can apply• Stipend amounts by provider type• Eligible and mandatory uses of funds• Provider certification requirements• How to apply […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Family & Community RelationshipsGain an understanding of the relevance and importance of a family engagement system within their early childhood educational environment. Learn ways to create a healthy foundation for teacher and […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Deborah Odle & Lashunta SmithNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceWe will discuss and share techniques on ways to teach children the ability to identify, understand and express emotions in a healthy way.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentRecognizing the different ages and stages of youth and applying this to science, engineering, and technology (SET) programming is critical to achieving desired youth outcomes. In this session, staff will review developmental stages of […]

Informational Webinar for Childcare Licensed ProvidersThe purpose of this webinar is to ensure Childcare Licensed Providers are aware of this funding opportunity. The webinar will provide an overview of the stipend program and will cover:• Who can apply• Stipend amounts by provider type• Eligible and mandatory uses of funds• Provider certification requirements• How to apply […]

Informational Webinar for Out of School Time (OST) ProvidersThe purpose of this webinar is to ensure Out of School Time (OST) Providers are aware of this funding opportunity. The webinar will provide an overview of the stipend program and will cover:• Who can apply• Stipend amounts by provider type• Eligible and mandatory uses of funds• […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Deborah Odle & Lashunta SmithNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceWe will discuss and define what social skills are and identify strategies on what social skills look like. We will provide resources and practice how to use social skills in the […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Debbie Harpster Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Health, Nutrition and SafetyA workshop designed for parents, early childhood education and care professionals, and others who have contact with children ages 0 to 18 and/or their families. The goal […]

Learn effective stress management techniquesInstructor: Linda Granger, CFLENevada Registry Approved Hours: 1.0Core Knowledge Area: Leadership & Professional DevelopmentDescription: This virtual training will help participants learn about the causes of stress, recognize the symptoms and effects and provide stress management techniques.PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

Learn the knowledge to assist families in the reduction of screen-time at home and increase physical activities of the children they serve.Instructor: Suzanne Hoyt Nevada Registry Approved Hours: 1.5Core Knowledge Area: Health Safety & NutritionDescription: Participants will have the knowledge to assist families in the reduction of screen-time at home and increase physical activities of […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Family and Community RelationshipsParticipants will learn to promote and implement family engagement in the early childhood environment. We will discuss how to use the NAEYC’s real life examples and policies to help the families and educators enhance […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Deborah OdleNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceWe will use the pyramid model to provide information on early childhood special education to give strategies and techniques to help with successful inclusion into the classroom.

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved: 1.5 hoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumThis interactive session uses a carousel of group-directed mini-centers that feature ways to create STEM-rich environments into their existing program.

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Danielle Holmes and Anthony KharratNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Management & AdministrationThe purpose of this training is to strengthen child care providers’ understanding of staff recruitment tools, organizational staff support systems, and elements necessary to support retention of […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Lashunta Smith & Deborah OdleNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceWe will discuss and share techniques on ways to teach children the ability to identify, understand and express emotions in a healthy way.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Environment & CurriculumThis session will focus on three fundamental principles for learning as identified by the National Academics of Science: 1) attention to prior knowledge; 2) foundation off actual knowledge and understanding; and 3) learner self-regulation.

Explore building internal expertise with your staff to support your tasks.Instructor: Brianna CambraNevada Registry Approved Hours: 1.5Core Knowledge Area: Management & AdministrationDescription: This training will focus on Director-level responsibilities, how tasks are prioritized or delegated, and being intentional in how we schedule our time. We will also explore building internal expertise with your staff to […]