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SUMMARY:Art of Connection (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to provide participants with the knowledge and tools to create\, maintain\, and benefit from safe spaces and positive relationships\, both in their personal and professional lives. Meaningful relations are a vital component of personal and communal growth\, as well as professional fulfillment.  The 2-hour workshop will empower participants to cultivate deep connections with themselves and the people with whom they live\, work\, and play.  No matter how much we want to connect\, in healthy\, purposeful ways\, we do not always have the skill to do so.    Come with an open mind to explore your perception of connection and learn some tools of a transformative art form. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \n Thursday November 14\, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm   (In person training session)                                                                                         \nRegistration form must be received by Thursday November 7\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Boardroom\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2.0 contact hours |Cost FREE \nTrainer: Chandra Green \n(This training has been cancelled.)
URL:https://depc.org/events/art-of-connection/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T200000
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SUMMARY:The Proactive Teacher; Beyond Managing Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Educators of our youngest learners (infants and toddlers) can feel like they spend their days reacting to behavior. Participants will explore ways to create a positive learning environment that allows the children to be themselves\, take risks\, and accept responsibility for their actions. \n Target Audience: All Infant/ Toddler Early childhood professionals \nTuesday December 3\, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual training session)                                                                      \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday November 26\, 2024 \n(Capacity limited to 25) \n2.0 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \n Trainer: Carrie Becker\, Transforming Early Childhood Education\, LLC  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/the-proactive-teacher-beyond-managing-behaviors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20240607T145410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T145410Z
UID:5894-1733853600-1733860800@depc.org
SUMMARY:ITS SIDS
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping baby and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walked through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.   \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Professionals \nTuesday\, December 10\, 2024 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday December 3\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Board Room\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \n  \nTrainer (s):   Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                     \nShewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-20/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T183000
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CREATED:20241209T222750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T222750Z
UID:6089-1736438400-1736447400@depc.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:This training provides early educators with information and tools to prepare for many types of emergencies. The EPR in Child CARE Training addresses new NC Child Care Rules on emergency preparedness\, current nest practice recommendations and guidance on completing the online EPR Plan. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday January 9\, 2025 @ 4:00 pm- 6:30 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday December 19\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n2 ½ contact hours |Cost $10.00 per person \nTrainer: Shewanna L Manning\, Core Quality Improvement Coordinator \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/emergency-preparedness-4/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T223858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T223858Z
UID:6090-1736879400-1736886600@depc.org
SUMMARY:Infant Toddler Zone:  Creating a Yes Environment: Safe Spaces for Infants & Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to create and utilize a safe environment for infants and toddlers? Join us as we look at key strategies incorporating child development and active supervision in maintaining safe and engaging environments. \nTarget Audience: Birth to Three early childhood professionals  \nTuesday January 14\, 2025 @ 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday December 19\, 2024 \n(Capacity limited to 10) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person
URL:https://depc.org/events/infant-toddler-zone-creating-a-yes-environment-safe-spaces-for-infants-toddlers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T224419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T224419Z
UID:6091-1737644400-1737658800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Playground Safety   
DESCRIPTION:This training is the updated version of the North Carolina Playground Safety training adapted from the 2009 Playground Safety Training created by Dr. Karen DeBord at North Carolina State University. This training continues to reflect Dr. Bedford’s vision while also following the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) guidelines and requirements that ensure the safety of each child while in an outdoor learning environment. In this revised training\, participants will be given up to date content\, materials\, resources\, videos\, and pictures that reflect the standards set up by North Carolina and DCDEE. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday January 23\, 2025 @ 3:00 pm- 7:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday January 9\, 2025 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n4 contact hours |Cost $25.00 per person \nTrainer: Shewanna L Manning\, Core Quality Improvement Coordinator \n                 Tracy L Pittman\, CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/playground-safety-5/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T160000
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CREATED:20241209T173554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T175051Z
UID:6079-1738677600-1738684800@depc.org
SUMMARY:ITS SIDS
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping baby and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walked through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.   \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Professionals \nTuesday\, February 4\, 2025 @ 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday January 28\, 2025 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Board Room\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC    \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer (s):   Deborah Thomas\, Birth to Three Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                               Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-21/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T225119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T225119Z
UID:6093-1739379600-1739386800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Math & Manipulatives
DESCRIPTION:This training will emphasize the importance of using math and manipulative materials inside the classroom through usage of commercial and teacher made materials. Participants will also gain knowledge on how to implement these activities into their activity/lesson plan. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nWednesday\, February 12\, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (in person session)  \nRegistration form and fee must be received by: Wednesday February 5\, 2025 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shewanna L Manning\, Core Quality Improvement Coordinator \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/math-manipulatives/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T225452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T225452Z
UID:6094-1739471400-1739478600@depc.org
SUMMARY:Infant Toddler Zone: Infant & Toddlers Healthy Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Young children are learning how to function in the world around other children and adults. Learning how to support Infant and Toddler’s social and emotional development is a critical part of caring for this age group.  This session will give you a basic overview of child and brain development as it relates to behaviors. The participants will also explore strategies for self-care and how to encourage healthy behaviors. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday\, February 13\, 2025 @ 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Wednesday February 5\, 2025  \n(Capacity limited to 10) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Deborah Thomas\, Birth-Three Quality Improvement Specialist  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/infant-toddler-zone-infant-toddlers-healthy-behaviors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T173915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T174624Z
UID:6080-1741694400-1741701600@depc.org
SUMMARY:ITS SIDS
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping baby and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walked through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.   \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Professionals \nTuesday\, March 11\, 2024@12:00(noon)-2:00pm (virtual session)  \nRegistration form and fee form must be received by Monday March 3\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer (s):   Deborah Thomas\, Birth to Three Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T191303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T191303Z
UID:6084-1741716000-1741723200@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:During each individual session providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the changes as of February 1\, 2025. That focuses on a greater focus on responsive\, intentional teaching and language interactions with children as they use materials. overall\, of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.  \nFCCERS-3 (Family Child Care Environmental Ratings 3rd edition overview) \nTuesday March 11\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Monday March 3\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer (s): Representatives for North Carolina Rated License Assessment
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T192044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T212122Z
UID:6085-1741802400-1741809600@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:During each individual session providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the changes as of February 1\, 2025. That focuses on a greater focus on responsive\, intentional teaching and language interactions with children as they use materials. overall\, of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.  \nSACERS-U (School Age Environmental Ratings overview)         \nWednesday\, March 12\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Monday March 3\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer (s): Representatives for North Carolina Rated License Assessment
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T212844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T212844Z
UID:6086-1742925600-1742932800@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview 
DESCRIPTION:During each individual session providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the changes as of February 1\, 2025. That focuses on a greater focus on responsive\, intentional teaching and language interactions with children as they use materials. overall\, of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.  \nITERS-3 (Infant/Toddler Environmental Ratings 3rd edition overview) \nTuesday\, March 25\, 2025  @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Monday March 17\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer (s):   Representatives for North Carolina Rated License Assessment                                                                                                                                                               \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T213737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T213737Z
UID:6087-1743012000-1743019200@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:During each individual session providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the changes as of February 1\, 2025. That focuses on a greater focus on responsive\, intentional teaching and language interactions with children as they use materials. overall\, of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.   \nECERS-3 (Preschool Environmental Ratings 3rd edition overview)         \n Wednesday\, March 26\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Monday March 17\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer (s):   Representatives for North Carolina Rated License Assessment                                                                                                                                                               
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T224746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T224746Z
UID:6092-1743768000-1743782400@depc.org
SUMMARY:Playground Safety   
DESCRIPTION:This training is the updated version of the North Carolina Playground Safety training adapted from the 2009 Playground Safety Training created by Dr. Karen DeBord at North Carolina State University. This training continues to reflect Dr. Bedford’s vision while also following the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) guidelines and requirements that ensure the safety of each child while in an outdoor learning environment. In this revised training\, participants will be given up to date content\, materials\, resources\, videos\, and pictures that reflect the standards set up by North Carolina and DCDEE. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nFriday April 4\, 2025 @ 12:00 pm (noon) – 4:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Friday March 21\, 2025 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n4 contact hours |Cost $25.00 per person \nTrainer: Shewanna L Manning\, Core Quality Improvement Coordinator \n                Tracy L Pittman\, CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/playground-safety-6/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T174444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T174444Z
UID:6081-1744732800-1744740000@depc.org
SUMMARY:ITS SIDS
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping baby and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walked through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.   \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Professionals \nTuesday\, April 15\, 2025 @4:00 pm- 6:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee form must be received by Tuesday\, April 8\, 2025\nDown East Partnership for Children/Board Room\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer (s):   Deborah Thomas\, Birth to Three Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-23/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T225835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T132917Z
UID:6095-1745337600-1745344800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Brain Architect
DESCRIPTION:How can you support a child that exhibits challenging behavior? You strengthen their brain architecture. A weak brain architecture makes it difficult for a child to learn or master skills\, problem-solving\, self-regulation\, empathy\, etc.…\, that will allow them to be successful in our society. Every day you have the opportunity to build and add to a child’s brain architecture. In this training participants will explore practices that will strengthen brain architecture and consider how these practices can prevent or eliminate a child’s use of challenging behavior to express themselves. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nTuesday\, April 22\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday April 15\, 2025  \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium \n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shaquana Bynum\, Regional Social Behavioral Coach  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/brain-architect/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250321T132325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T132737Z
UID:6162-1745344800-1745352000@depc.org
SUMMARY:Building Relationships with Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing relationships are critical to the healthy development of infants and toddlers and are essential to adult wellness. The focus of this training is on the components of important relationships that sustain us throughout our lives\, and how we can build them with young children. Join us as we look into the process of developing relationships with infants\, toddlers and each other as their caregivers and educators. \n Target Audience: Infant/Toddler  early childhood professionals \nTuesday April 22\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday April 15\, 2025  \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Deborah Thomas\, Birth-Three Quality Improvement Specialist
URL:https://depc.org/events/building-relationships-with-infants-and-toddlers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250415T140046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T140046Z
UID:6192-1747227600-1747234800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Family Engagement
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging two-hour session\, participants will explore the effective implementation of the Creative Curriculum with a focus on maximizing the parent resources available on the dashboard.\nWe’ll examine how the intentional use of these tools strengthens family engagement and directly supports children’s learning outcomes\, contributing to school readiness and long-term academic success. Educators and leaders will leave with actionable strategies for integrating dashboard features into daily practice\, enhancing both classroom performance and family partnerships. \nWednesday\, May 14\, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM (Virtual Session) \nRegistration deadline: May 7\, 2025 \nTrainer: Marla Banks\, MB Consulting Enterprise\, LLC
URL:https://depc.org/events/family-engagement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250321T133617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T133617Z
UID:6164-1747247400-1747254600@depc.org
SUMMARY:IT'S SIDS  
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping baby and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walked through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.   \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Professionals \nWednesday\, May 14\, 2025@ 6:30pm – 8:30pm (virtual session)  \nRegistration form and fee form must be received by Wednesday May 7\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer (s):   Deborah Thomas\, Birth to Three Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T230206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T230206Z
UID:6096-1747332000-1747339200@depc.org
SUMMARY:How Are You How Am I
DESCRIPTION:Most preschool teachers are diligent about introducing their students to a large variety of literature and pre-literacy activities. But emotional literacy – the ability to identify\, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and others in a healthy manner – is even more basic to school readiness. We’ll examine the many benefits to children who gain a strong foundation in emotional literacy\, explore simple ways in which you can foster emotional literacy in your classroom\, and share some excellent resources for tools and activities teachers can incorporate into their daily classroom curriculum to make intentional teaching of emotions fun and easy. \n Target Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday May 15\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday May 8\, 2025\,  \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shaquana Bynum\, Regional Social Behavioral Coach
URL:https://depc.org/events/how-are-you-how-am-i-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250321T133954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T133954Z
UID:6165-1749751200-1749758400@depc.org
SUMMARY:An Overview of Trauma and Trauma Responsive Care
DESCRIPTION:In this overview session\, participants will be introduced to the concept of trauma-responsive care and how it can support children who have experienced trauma or those who are at risk of experiencing trauma \n Target Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday June 12 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday June 5\,2025  \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shaquana Bynum\, Regional Social Behavioral Coach
URL:https://depc.org/events/an-overview-of-trauma-and-trauma-responsive-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20241209T230535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T230535Z
UID:6097-1750759200-1750777200@depc.org
SUMMARY:Before and After School Care (BSAC)
DESCRIPTION:BSAC is a 5-hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field.  The training includes the following modules: 1) Health\, Safety\, & Nutrition\, 2) Environmental Design\, 3) Child/Youth Development\, 4) Developmentally Appropriate Activities\, 5) Guiding Child Behavior\, and 6) Quality School Age Care.  This training is required by the NC Division of Child Development for school age care professionals working in licensed programs but is a great training for new staff in any afterschool program setting. \nTarget Audience: School Age early childhood professionals \nTuesday June 24\, 2025 @ 10:00 am -3:00 pm (in person training session)\nRegistration form and fee must be received by: Tuesday June 10\, 2025 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n5 contact hours |Cost $25.00 per person \nTrainer (s): Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator  \n                      Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/before-and-after-school-care-bsac-2/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250415T135627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T151011Z
UID:6191-1750960800-1750968000@depc.org
SUMMARY:The Sound of Safety
DESCRIPTION:Meaningful\, effective relationships and bonds help in the overall development of young children. During this session\, participants will learn why shared music-making experiences are best for building secure attachments in early childhood. And how to engage children and adults in a variety of shared music-making activities to enhance connections. \nBuilding secure bonds through shared music making with Kindermusik. \nVirtual Session \nRegistration deadline: Thursday\, June 12\, 2025
URL:https://depc.org/events/the-sound-of-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250708T135529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T144248Z
UID:6313-1754416800-1754424000@depc.org
SUMMARY:Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-3 Overview)
DESCRIPTION:During each individual session\, providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the changes as of February 1\, 2025. These changes focus on a greater focus on responsive\, intentional teaching and language interactions with children as they use materials. Overall\, each environmental ratings scale will be provided. \nAudience: Family Child Care Providers \nVirtual Session \nRegistration deadline: 7/29/25 \nInstructor: Kellie Cook \nCost: Free
URL:https://depc.org/events/family-child-care-environment-rating-scale-fccers-3-overview/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250708T140806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T144221Z
UID:6314-1755172800-1755180000@depc.org
SUMMARY:ITS/SIDS
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).  It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare. Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping babies\, and updated research about SIDS. Participants will also be walking through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill\, and the reason for doing them regularly. \nAudience: Infant/Toddler Providers \nRegistration deadline: August 7\, 2025 \nVirtual Session \nInstructor: Deborah Thomas\, DEPC \nCost: $5.00 \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250708T141440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T144145Z
UID:6316-1755792000-1755799200@depc.org
SUMMARY:Partnering With Families to Address Challenging Behaviors: We are all in this together!
DESCRIPTION:When a child uses challenging behaviors at school\, parents and teachers need to work together to address the issue.  However\, when discussing behavior problems\, parents often feel blamed by the teachers\, and teachers often feel unsupported by the parents. This session focuses on developing strategies and skills to make these conversations more productive for everyone…especially the child! Participants will learn how to set the stage for and successfully conduct these difficult conversations with parents. \nAudience: All Providers \nVirtual Session \nRegistration deadline: August 14\, 2025 \nInstructor: Shaquana Bynum\, DEPC \nCost: $5.00
URL:https://depc.org/events/partnering-with-families-to-address-challenging-behaviors-we-are-all-in-this-together/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250708T142403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T144107Z
UID:6317-1757613600-1757620800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Power Struggles with Preschoolers
DESCRIPTION:We all want to be in control of our own lives. But young children usually have very few opportunities to make choices about what they do and when they do it. They’re told when to get up\, what to wear\, what to eat\, and when to eat it\, where to go\, and what to do when they get there.  Introducing choice into a young child’s life can be a powerful tool to promote improved behavior in your classroom. Come to learn the five steps to using the choice-making strategy and discover how easily you can embed choice-making opportunities into your classroom and circuit power struggles with your preschoolers. \nAudience: 3’s and Preschool Providers \nVirtual Session \nRegistration deadline: September 4\, 2025 \nInstructor: Shaquana Bynum\, DEPC \nCost: $5.00
URL:https://depc.org/events/preventing-power-struggles-with-preschoolers-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250708T143901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T144028Z
UID:6318-1758648600-1758655800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-3/ ECERS-3/ SACERS-U Overview)
DESCRIPTION:During each individual session\, providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the changes as of February 1\, 2025. These changes focus on a greater focus on responsive\, intentional teaching and language interactions with children as they use materials. Overall\, each environmental ratings scale will be provided. \nAudience: All Providers \nDown East Partnership for Children (In-person) \nRegistration deadline: September 16\, 2025 \nInstructor: Kellie Cook \nCost: Free
URL:https://depc.org/events/early-childhood-environment-rating-scale-iters-3-ecers-3-sacers-u-overview/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025516
CREATED:20250916T131316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T132356Z
UID:6393-1759852800-1759860000@depc.org
SUMMARY:ITS/SIDS
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping babies and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walking through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly. \nAudience: Infant/Toddler Providers \nRegistration deadline: September 30\, 2025 \nVirtual Session \nInstructor: Tracy L. Pittman\, DEPC \nCost: $5.00
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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