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SUMMARY:ACES 101 (Virtual) (Closed/Full)
DESCRIPTION:This training introduces participants to the 1998 ACEs study finding a link between Adverse Childhood Experiences and adult health outcomes This training will look at brain development research that explains ACE’s lifelong effect on health and behavior. Training will also include strategies specific to prevention and response to adversity in order to provide intervention and promote resilience. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nTuesday April 16\, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual session) \n  \nRegistration form must be received by: Tuesday April 2\, 2024 \n (Capacity limited to 25) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE   \nTrainer: Bonnie Jean Kuras\, M. Ed. Training Specialist TEDI BEAR CAC
URL:https://depc.org/events/aces-101-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20231220T150746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T204247Z
UID:5735-1714068000-1714075200@depc.org
SUMMARY:Discovering & Understanding Observations\, Documentation and Planning (Virtual) (Closed/Full)
DESCRIPTION:Planning Watching and listening to young children with intentionality\, curiosity\, and wonder allows a teacher to gain deeper insights into each child’s interests and development- through this practice of observation\, we show value for the process of learning. In this workshop\, participants will learn how to observe\, document learning\, and create individualized learning opportunities for infants and toddlers. \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler early childhood professionals \nTuesday April 25\, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual session) \n  \nRegistration form must be received by: Thursday April 11\, 2024 \n(Capacity limited to 25) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer: Carrie Becker\, Transforming Early Childhood Education\, LLC
URL:https://depc.org/events/discovering-understanding-observations-documentation-and-planning-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20231220T151317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T151317Z
UID:5737-1715702400-1715709600@depc.org
SUMMARY:Partnering with Families to Address Challenging Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:We are all in this together!  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. \n Target Audience: All early childhood professionals \n Tuesday May 14\, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm                                                                         \nFee and completed registration form must be received by Tuesday May 7\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Boardroom\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 10) \n2.5 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shaquana Bynum\, Regional Healthy Social Behavioral Specialist
URL:https://depc.org/events/partnering-with-families-to-address-challenging-behaviors/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20231219T212712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T142046Z
UID:5720-1715796000-1715803200@depc.org
SUMMARY:ITS SIDS (Virtual)
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 15\, 2024 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (Virtual training session)         \nFee and completed registration form must be received by Wednesday May 8\, 2024 \nVirtual session \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \n  \nTrainer (s): Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator  \n                      Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20231220T151454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T151454Z
UID:5738-1716393600-1716400800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Director's Leadership Connection: Team Building
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of team building is to increase trust\, improve communication\, increase collaboration and increase or maintain motivation. Let’s talk about trust – This is so important. Trust is not only calming\, it’s a time saver. Trust is foundational. Helps people learn how to work with each other and get along well. Builds skills like communication\, planning\, problem-solving and conflict resolution. Builds empathy and compassion. Encourages long-term behavior change. \n Wednesday May 22\, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm                                                                         \nCompleted registration form must be received by Wednesday May 8\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 25) \n2.0 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \n Trainer (s): Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator  \n                      Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager
URL:https://depc.org/events/directors-leadership-connection-team-building/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20231220T151740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T151740Z
UID:5739-1717596000-1717605000@depc.org
SUMMARY:Darkness to Light's; Stewards of Children the Recognition\, Prevention and Response to Child Sexual Abuse (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will  \n\nBe able to explain the concepts of making choices\, taking risk\, and supporting each other as they relate to child sexual abuse. \nBe able to describe how protecting children from sexual abuse helps create a healthy community. \nLearn the 5 steps necessary to protect children from sexual abuse. \n\n Target Audience: All early childhood professionals \nWednesday June 5\, 2024 @ 2:00 Pm – 4:30 pm (virtual session) \n \nCompleted registration form must be received by Wednesday May 22\, 2024 \nCapacity limited to 25  \n2 contact hours/FREE. \n  \nTrainers: Kia Glosson\, Training Specialist at TEDI BEAR CAC
URL:https://depc.org/events/darkness-to-lights-stewards-of-children-the-recognition-prevention-and-response-to-child-sexual-abuse-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20231219T214028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T151441Z
UID:5724-1717837200-1717848000@depc.org
SUMMARY:CPR & First Aid
DESCRIPTION:This is a MANDATORY training required by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. First Aid is to be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification or every three years\, whichever is less. CPR certification is to be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification or every two years\, whichever is less. \nTarget Audience: All Early Childhood Professionals \nSaturday\, June 8\, 2024 @ 9:00 am- 12:00 pm  (In person training session)                           \nFee and completed registration form must be received by Friday May 24\, 2024/submit payment to trainer on day of training. \n169 South Winstead Avenue                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Rocky Mount NC   27804 \n(Capacity limited to 10) \n3 contact hours |Cost $75.00 per person \n  \nTrainer: Rhonda Pittman\, Private trainer
URL:https://depc.org/events/cpr-first-aid-6/
LOCATION:LifeSaver Resources\, 169 S. Winstead Avenue\, Rocky Mount\, 27804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20231220T152243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T204202Z
UID:5740-1718301600-1718305200@depc.org
SUMMARY:My Eight (8) Senses Proprioception (Virtual) (Closed/Full)
DESCRIPTION:In Early Childhood Education\, we’ve all planned a “my five senses” unit\, but did you know we have eight senses? This workshop will focus on our sense of proprioception (the body awareness sense)\, which strengthens our coordination skills. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday June 13\, 2024 @ 6:00 Pm – 7:00 pm  \n\nCompleted registration form must be received by Thursday May 30\, 2024 \nCapacity limited to 25  \n2 contact hours/FREE. \n  \nTrainer: Carrie Becker\, Transforming Early Childhood Education\, LLC
URL:https://depc.org/events/my-eight-8-senses-proprioception-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T145859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T145859Z
UID:5895-1721649600-1721656800@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:During the session\, an overall of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.  \nFCCERS-R (Family Child Care Homes) \nMonday\, July 22\, 2024 @ 12:00 (noon) – 2:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Monday July 15\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Board Room\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC    \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-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:20240723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T150419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T150419Z
UID:5896-1721746800-1721754000@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:During the session\, an overall of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.  \nSACERS-U (School Age)                                                                                                                                       \nTuesday\, July 23\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by\, Tuesday July 16\, 2024\nDown East Partnership for Children/Board Room\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-2/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T151349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T151349Z
UID:5899-1722430800-1722445200@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 \nWednesday\, July 31\, 2024 @ 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Wednesday\, July 17\, 2024 \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
URL:https://depc.org/events/playground-safety-4/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T144156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T145040Z
UID:5892-1723564800-1723572000@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\, August 13\, 2024 @ 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday August 6\, 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 \nTrainer (s):   Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                          Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-18/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T151616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T151616Z
UID:5900-1723658400-1723662000@depc.org
SUMMARY:Appropriate Expectations: Biting
DESCRIPTION:During this one-hour workshop\, participants will discuss why a child bites and learn strategies to help them move through this stage of development. \nTarget Audience: Infant Toddler early childhood professionals   \n Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Virtual training session)  \nRegistration form and fee must be received by: Wednesday August 7\, 2024 \nCapacity limited to 25 \n1 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Carrie Becker\, Transforming Early Childhood Education\, LLC
URL:https://depc.org/events/appropriate-expectations-biting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T151959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T151959Z
UID:5901-1724169600-1724178600@depc.org
SUMMARY:Darkness to Light's; Stewards of Children the Recognition\, Prevention and Response to Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Participants will  \n\nBe able to explain the concepts of making choices\, taking risk\, and supporting each other as they relate to child sexual abuse. \nBe able to describe how protecting children from sexual abuse helps create a healthy community. \nLearn the 5 steps necessary to protect children from sexual abuse. \n\n Target Audience: All early childhood professionals \nTuesday August 20\, 2024\, @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by: Tuesday August 13\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 25) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer: Bonnie Jean Kuras\, M.Ed. Training Specialist TEDU BEAR CAC
URL:https://depc.org/events/darkness-to-lights-stewards-of-children-the-recognition-prevention-and-response-to-child-sexual-abuse/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T150659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T150659Z
UID:5897-1724774400-1724781600@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:During the session\, an overall of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.  \nITERS-R (Infant/Toddler) \nTuesday\, August 27\, @ 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Tuesday August 20\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Board Room\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-3/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T150927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T150927Z
UID:5898-1724860800-1724868000@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:During the session\, an overall of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.  \nECERS-R (Preschool)                                                                                                                                   \nWednesday\, August 28\, 2024 @ 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Wednesday August 21\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Board Room\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-4/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T152201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T152201Z
UID:5902-1725991200-1725998400@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Health & Sanitation Rules Overview
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of North Carolina Sanitation rules and regulations related to licensed child care facilities.  \nTarget Audience: All Early Childcare professional  \nTuesday\, September 10\, 2024 @ 6:00 pm –8:00 pm (virtual session) \nRegistration form must be received by: Tuesday September 3\, 2024  \n  \n(Capacity limited to 25) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer: Melanie P. Hudson\, REHS Edgecombe County Health and Sanitation; Environmental Health Supervisor II
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-health-sanitation-rules-overview/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T152630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T152630Z
UID:5903-1726156800-1726164000@depc.org
SUMMARY:Toxic Stress and Its Impact on Children
DESCRIPTION:Stress is a fact of life\, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us – it keeps us attentive\, sharp\, productive\, and learning. But Toxic Stress affects brain development and learning in young children and can have long-lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress responses and understand the difference between “tolerable” and “toxic” stress. We’ll look at the long-term effects of Toxic Stress and investigate practices for mitigating those effects and promoting resilience in young children. \nTarget Audience: All Early Childcare professional  \nThursday September 12\, 2024 @ 4:00 pm –6:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by: Tuesday September 5\, 2024 \n  \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shaquana Bynum\, Regional Healthy Social Behavioral Specialist
URL:https://depc.org/events/toxic-stress-and-its-impact-on-children/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T152933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T152933Z
UID:5904-1728410400-1728417600@depc.org
SUMMARY:Early Childhood Professional; Setting boundaries with Families
DESCRIPTION:Establishing and holding boundaries is an essential part of our work as early childhood professionals. In this session participants will develop tools for setting boundaries with the families in their programs. \nTarget Audience: Preschool childcare providers \n  \nTuesday October 8\, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual training session)  \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday October 1\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n1 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Carrie Becker\, Transforming Early Childhood Education\, LLC  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/early-childhood-professional-setting-boundaries-with-families/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T144955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T162738Z
UID:5893-1729000800-1729008000@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\, October 15\, 2024 @ 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm VIRTUAL SESSION                  \nRegistration form and fee form must be received by Tuesday\, October 8\, 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 \nTrainer (s):   Deborah Thomas\, DEPC Birth to Three Specialist
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T153352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T182319Z
UID:5906-1730196000-1730214000@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development  (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:This training provides attendees with resources that can improve their knowledge of child development\, guide them through lesson planning implementation\, assist in the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate goals and activities for children. This training is required by NC DCDEE for early childhood providers. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals  \nTuesday October 29\, 2024 @ 10:00 am -3:00 pm (In person training session)                      \nRegistration form and fee must be received by: Tuesday October 15\, 2024  \n  \n(Capacity limited to15) \n4 contact hours |Cost $25.00 per person   \n                 \nTrainer (s): Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator  \n                      Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n(This training has been cancelled.)\n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-foundations-for-early-learning-and-development-3/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20241022T163031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T163031Z
UID:6024-1730743200-1730750400@depc.org
SUMMARY:Infant Toddler Zone (Applying NCFELD to Infant-Toddler Planning)
DESCRIPTION:Infant Toddler Zone 1 \nJoin us November 4 2024 from 6:00 pm-8:00 to explore North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development through observation of high quality learning experiences which are vital for every child. Participants will have the opportunity to take a hands on approach in understanding the developmental skills for infants and toddlers and will discuss strategies to support the growth of school readiness skills. \nPlease see more training information in the CCRI Training Catalogue for training protocol. \nPlease contact David Mason at dmason@childcareresourcesinc.org or 704-376-66979 ext. 136 \nOr Tracy L Pittman @ tpittman@depc.org or 252-985-4300 ext. 204 \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/infant-toddler-zone-applying-ncfeld-to-infant-toddler-planning/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T153557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T182431Z
UID:5907-1730973600-1730991600@depc.org
SUMMARY:Before and After School Care (BSAC)  (Cancelled)
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 \nThursday November 7\, 2024 @ 10:00 am -3:00 pm (in person training session) \n  \nRegistration form and fee must be received by: Thursday October 24\, 2024 \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 (This training has been cancelled.)
URL:https://depc.org/events/before-and-after-school-care-bsac/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T153907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T153907Z
UID:5908-1731434400-1731441600@depc.org
SUMMARY:Behavioral Intervention Strategies
DESCRIPTION:You want me to try what? O-S Teachers who care for children with behavioral difficulties\, often find themselves reacting in ways that reinforce the behavior and make it worse. Behavioral intervention strategies are planned responses to behaviors that help teachers prepare for situations in which past responses have not been successful. This session focuses on helping participants develop new responses to challenging behaviors using six key intervention strategies. \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler early childhood professionals \nTuesday November 12\, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual training session)\nRegistration form and fee must be received by: Tuesday November 5\, 2024 \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shaquana Bynum\, Regional Healthy Social Behavioral Specialist
URL:https://depc.org/events/behavioral-intervention-strategies-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T154108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T182544Z
UID:5909-1731600000-1731607200@depc.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
CREATED:20240607T154433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T154433Z
UID:5910-1733248800-1733256000@depc.org
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:20260404T171718
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T171718
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:20260404T171718
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:20260404T171718
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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