8 Clock Hours
 

 Workshop Pre-Service Training satisfies the required 8 hour training for those entering the service of childcare without experience. This course covers topics related to the following:

• Age-appropriate activities for children
• Positive guidance and discipline of children
• Fostering of children self-esteem
• Supervision and safety practices in the care of children
• Positive interaction with children
• Preventing the spread of communicable diseases
• Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome
• Preventing sudden infant death syndrome
• Understanding early childhood brain development

• Appropriate Discipline
• Positive and Negative Reinforcement
• Positive Discipline Techniques
• Possible Reason for Misbehavior
• Responding to Misbehavior
• Understanding nurturing

3 Clock Hours

Focuses on the prevention of injuries, the spread of communicable diseases and the appropriate techniques for ensuring a safe and nurturing environment

3 Clock Hours

Designed to equip the educator with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with children, parents, and the community; Hands-on learning with authentic scenarios

3 Clock Hours

Focuses on designing learning activities that promote critical thinking in students of ages 0 through 9; Make-and-Take products to use with students; learn to use songs to facilitate learning.

3 Clock Hours

Learn the basics of prioritizing crucial projects, manage conflicting demands, reduce pressure, and master multiple tasks with confidence.

3 Clock Hours

This course is an introduction to K-6 classroom management techniques. Topics include: physical space, behavioral norms, safety, time management, managing student work, and managing other special classroom needs.