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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3)
DESCRIPTION:During this training session participants will receive an overview of the newest edition of Preschool (3–5-year-olds) environmental ratings. \nAudience: Preschool Early Childhood Educators \nRegister by July 21\, 2026 \nInstructor: Shannon Jones\, NCRLAP Representative \nFee: Free
URL:https://depc.org/events/ecers-3/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T183933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T183933Z
UID:6729-1785927600-1785931200@depc.org
SUMMARY:Transition Alignment Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://depc.org/events/transition-alignment-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T184914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184914Z
UID:6735-1786359600-1786366800@depc.org
SUMMARY:NC DCDEE Collaborative/CR&R
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://depc.org/events/nc-dcdee-collaborative-crr/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T191116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T191116Z
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SUMMARY:It's All About POWER: Giving Children Voices and Choices
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop session\, the focus will be on tools and strategies for encouraging independence\, autonomy and problem-solving in the early childhood classroom. \nAudience: All Early Childhood Educators \nRegister by July 28\, 2026 \nInstructor: Carrie Becker\, Transforming ECE/Private Trainer \nFee: $10.00
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-all-about-power-giving-children-voices-and-choices/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T191655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T201200Z
UID:6745-1787234400-1787241600@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 Early Childhood Educators \nRegister by August 6\, 2026 \nInstructors: Deborah Thomas-DEPC Quality Improvement Specialist and Tracy L. Pittman\, DEPC CCR&R Core Services Program Manager \nFee: $10.00
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-28/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T184447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184447Z
UID:6731-1787749200-1787752800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Community Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://depc.org/events/community-outreach-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T123000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T184702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184702Z
UID:6733-1787828400-1787833800@depc.org
SUMMARY:NCPK Advisory Meeting (Via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://depc.org/events/ncpk-advisory-meeting-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T192216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T201342Z
UID:6748-1789497000-1789504200@depc.org
SUMMARY:Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-3) (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:During this training session participants will receive an overview of the newest edition of Family Childcare Home environmental ratings. \nAudience: Family Child Care Early Childhood Educators \nRegister by September 1\, 2026 \nInstructor: Tanya Clauson NCRLAP Representative \nFee: Free
URL:https://depc.org/events/fccers-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T192843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T201427Z
UID:6750-1789574400-1789581600@depc.org
SUMMARY:Social Emotional Learning for Educators: Responsible Decisions (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Did you know we first must assess our skills to support children’s social-emotional learning? When we make constructive and respectful choices\, we practice responsible decision-making. During this session\, participants will develop tools for analyzing situations\, assuming responsibility\, respecting others and problem solving. \nAudience: Early Childhood Educators \nRegister by September 1\, 2026 \nInstructor Carrie Becker\, Transforming ECE/Private Trainer \nFee: $10.00
URL:https://depc.org/events/social-emotional-learning-for-educators-responsible-decisions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T185349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185349Z
UID:6737-1790589600-1790589600@depc.org
SUMMARY:DEPC Board Meeting (Via Zoom)
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URL:https://depc.org/events/depc-board-meeting-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T140000
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CREATED:20260804T193337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T201522Z
UID:6752-1790676000-1790690400@depc.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Learning Environment
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor environments should encourage exploration while offering a safe and challenging space for children to test their abilities. This training will equip participants with the right tools; you contribute to the important goal of ensuring safe play environments. \nAudience: Early Childhood Educators \nInstructors: Deborah Thomas-DEPC Quality Improvement Specialist and Tracy L. Pittman DEPC CCR&R Core Services Program Manager \nFee: $25.00 \n(Limited to 15 participants)
URL:https://depc.org/events/outdoor-learning-environment/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T194451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T201612Z
UID:6755-1791311400-1791318600@depc.org
SUMMARY:School-Age Care Environment Scale (SACERS-R) (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:During this training session participants will receive an overview of the newest edition of School Age environmental ratings. \nAudience: School Age/Early Childhood Educators \nRegister by: September 22\, 2026 \nInstructor: LaToya Hedgepeth\, NCRLAP Representative \nFee: Free
URL:https://depc.org/events/school-age-care-environment-scale-sacers-r-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T195056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T201839Z
UID:6757-1791849600-1791935999@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 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 Early Childhood Educators \nRegister by September 22\, 2026 \nInstructor: Deborah Thomas\, DEPC Quality Improvement Specialist \nFee: $10.00
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T195530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T201923Z
UID:6759-1792454400-1792540799@depc.org
SUMMARY:Fostering Language Development: Puppets (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop\, participants will explore how to use puppets to foster language development in the early childhood classroom. \nAudience: All Early Childhood Educators \nRegister by: September 29\, 2026 \nInstructor: Carrie Becker\, Transforming ECE/Private Trainer \nFee: $5.00
URL:https://depc.org/events/fostering-language-development-puppets-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T200425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T200425Z
UID:6761-1794938400-1794945600@depc.org
SUMMARY:The Family Childcare Home: Multi Age Language and Literacy (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This session assists family childcare providers in supporting the children in their care. Participants will gain tools\, strategies and ideas for exploring language and literacy in the multi age classroom. \nRegister by: November 3\, 2026 \nInstructor: Carrie Becker\, Transforming ECE/Private Trainer \nFee: $10.00
URL:https://depc.org/events/the-family-childcare-home-multi-age-language-and-literacy-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T005025
CREATED:20260804T200905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T202048Z
UID:6763-1796320800-1796328000@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 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 Early Childhood Educators \nRegister by: November 17\, 2026 \nInstructors: Deborah Thomas\, DEPC and Tracy L. Pittman\, DEPC \nFee: $10.00
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-virtual-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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