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A Father's Place: The Importance of Male Involvement in Early Childhood Development, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by J. Neil Tift, BA, MA
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Course: #31566Level: Introductory1 Hour
Strategies are presented that promote and support male involvement in early childhood development by examining 15 components of paternal instincts. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Sensory Processing 101
Presented by Tonya R. Hayes, MEd, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Course: #31563Level: Introductory1 Hour
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and sensory issues are terms we hear more and more frequently as we care for and work with young children. It seems more children have sensory needs or issues that disrupt their lives and the learning environments they are in throughout the day. This course will cover what SPD is, why is it occurring more often, and how you can help a child with sensory issues cope in your home or the early childhood classroom.

Safely Transporting Young Children, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD
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Course: #31558Level: Introductory1 Hour
Early childhood programs often provide transportation to ensure that children receive essential and comprehensive services. This course will help you ensure young children are safe and minimize the potential for problems by providing information on developing and following transportation policy and procedures. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Avoiding Exposure to Hazardous Materials in ECE Settings, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD
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Course: #31557Level: Introductory1 Hour
Children are much more vulnerable than adults to exposures of hazardous materials; young children account for more than half of poison exposures reported every year. This course provides information for programs to help them follow policy and procedures for safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Let's All Get Ready for Kindergarten!
Presented by Angèle Sancho Passe, BS, MA
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Course: #31537Level: Introductory1 Hour
Participants will study kindergarten readiness from the perspective of children, parents, and early educators. They will explore specific activities to help children transition to kindergarten.

Managing Food Allergies in ECE Settings, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD
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Course: #31550Level: Introductory1 Hour
About six percent of young children have a food allergy, and reactions can be severe or even life-threatening. All staff are responsible for recognizing and helping avoid exposure to allergens. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Coding with Pre-Readers: Yes You Can!
Presented by Katie Nelson, BS, MEd
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Course: #31549Level: Introductory1 Hour
In addition to fostering computational thinking, teaching coding to our younger students can also effectively enhance math, storytelling, and literacy development while encouraging younger students to improve problem-solving skills. In this course, learn developmentally appropriate ways to seamlessly integrate coding curriculum into the Early Childhood classroom and teach young students the tools they need to become successful future coders.

Screen Time and Young Children
Presented by Stacey Landberg, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #31554Level: Introductory2 Hours
New research and a fresh outlook by the American Academy of Pediatrics confirm that screen time for young children is rapidly increasing at younger ages. This course will provide strategies for staying current on this rapidly evolving topic. In addition, it will provide attendees with tools for supporting caregivers of today’s youngest and most vulnerable media users. Participants will also hear reputable research findings related to the impact of technology on early child development.

Recycling and Physical Activities
Presented by Amy Schlessman, BS, MPT, DPT, DHS
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Course: #31555Level: Introductory2 Hours
It is essential for early childhood educators to gain knowledge about pediatric health promotion and obesity prevention. To ensure the success of pediatric health promotion and obesity prevention programs, carry over must occur between schools, daycares, the home environment, and community recreation. This course equips educators with a plethora of creative, fun, budget-friendly physical activities combined with academic concepts and recyclables that can be easily incorporated into a variety of settings including schools, daycares, clinics, and the home environment.

Administration of Medication in ECE Settings, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD
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Course: #31542Level: Introductory1 Hour
Staff may be required to administer medication or treatment to a child in their care. Clear policies on giving medicines, both prescription or over-the-counter, can help staff meet children’s needs, communicate with families, and prevent mistakes. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

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