Trainings and Programs

for Early Childhood Professionals

 

 

Pre-Service Training scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 has been cancelled due to weather.  The date has been rescheduled for Monday, February 15 from 8 - 1 p.m.

 

Training:      Weird Science 

             Rescheduled for Thursday, April 1

Time:           6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Trainer:       Natasha Crosby

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: Teachers and Directors

Description:  A "gross" of activities to enhance your children's learning and love of all things science!  Ideas, information, materials and more to ensure you've got 'Weird Science' going on in your classroom.

Training Level:       Basic and Intermediate

 

 

Training:      Allergy Alerts and EPI Pen Training

Date:           Thursday, February 11

Time:           6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Trainer:       Mindy Thompson and Michelle Stephens

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: Teachers and Directors

Description:  You want me to inject a child?  I don't know how!  No problem - we will provide you step by step instruction and live demonstrations.  In addition, we will review means to track allergies throughout your center.  HIPPA regulations will be discussed as they pertains to allergy postings. 

Training Level:       Basic and Intermediate  

 

 

Training:      The Sand and Water's Edge

Date:           Monday, February 15

Time:           6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Trainer:       Natasha Crosby

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: Teachers and Directors

Description:  Sensory is more than sand and water, but it's so messy!  This critical component can be challenging but the rewards are innumerable.  Get ideas, information and materials to liven up your sand and water area plus ways to add sensory experiences in the classroom.

Training Level:       Basic and Intermediate  

 

 

Training:      CPR Re-Certification

Date:           Thursday, February 18

Time:           6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Infant/toddler CPR Re-Certification course only.  You must have a current infant/toddler CPR certification to take this renewal course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      The Bottomless Box

Date:           Monday, February 22

Time:           6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Trainer:       Natasha Crosby

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: Teachers and Directors

Description:  Prop box play is one of the most effective ways to add variety and spice to your dramatic play area and classroom.  The Bottomless Box explores hundreds of ideas to revitalize your classroom, children and your teaching!

Training Level:       Intermediate  

 

 

Training:     The Balancing Act-Supervision through Interaction

Date:           Thursday, February 25

Time:           6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Trainer:       Natasha Crosby

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: Teachers and Directors

Description:  As teachers we are sometimes torn between interacting and supervising.  But, we can do both!  It is a 'Balancing Act' but we'll discuss strategies to ensure your children are nurtured and safe.

Training Level:       Intermediate  

 

 

Training:      Mysteries Solved: Diapers, Hands and Quality

Date:           Monday, March 8

Time:           6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Trainer:       Natasha Crosby

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: Teachers and Directors

Description:  How many steps in a quality diaper change?  Can you believe over 20?!  Would you believe that little hands are washed a minimum of 14 times per day?  These two critical areas are often hurried and quality of interaction during these times is falling short.  Come discuss ideas on how to solve the mystery of meeting quality requirements, while still having fun!

Training Level:       Intermediate  

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Saturday, March 13

Time:           9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:      JTL Shop - Springdale

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      Childcare Tech

Date:           Thursday, March 15 (confirmed date)

Time:           6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Trainer:       Natasha Crosby

Location:      Shewmaker Center, Rogers, AR

Participants: Teachers and Directors  

Limit:        20 participants maximum

Description:  Email, website, software, megabytes - if these works sound like another language to you, you might benefit from Childcare Tech!  We will show you how to set up an email account, navigate the TAPP website for professional development, start a center website and more.

Training Level:       Basic and Intermediate  

 

 

Training:      Extreme Outdoors

Date:           Monday, March 29

Time:           6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Trainer:       Natasha Crosby

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: Teachers and Directors

Description:  We all know that outdoor activities are vital to children's development.  But what are we to do when there's nothing to do?  You will leave with multitude of ready-to-use ideas, activities and games to make your outdoor time extreme!

Training Level:       Intermediate  

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Saturday, April 10

Time:           TBA

Location:      Jones Center - Springdale

                   Spring Provider's Conference

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Saturday, April 17

Time:           9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Friday, April 30

Time:           12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Location:      Holiday Inn Airport, Little Rock

                   Super Saturday Leadership Conference

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Saturday, May 22

Time:           TBA

Location:      Western Arkansas Provider's Conference, Ft. Smith

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      CPR Re-Certification

Date:           Monday, May 24

Time:           6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Infant/toddler CPR Re-Certification course only.  You must have a current infant/toddler CPR certification to take this renewal course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      CPR Re-Certification

Date:           Thursday, June 17

Time:           6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Infant/toddler CPR Re-Certification course only.  You must have a current infant/toddler CPR certification to take this renewal course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Saturday, June 26

Time:           9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:      Central's Center for Children - Fayetteville

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      CPR Re-Certification

Date:           Thursday, July 8

Time:           6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Infant/toddler CPR Re-Certification course only.  You must have a current infant/toddler CPR certification to take this renewal course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Saturday, July 17

Time:           9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      CPR Re-Certification 

Date:           Tuesday, August 3

Time:           6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Infant/toddler CPR Re-Certification course only.  You must have a current infant/toddler CPR certification to take this renewal course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Saturday, September 25

Time:           9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Saturday, October 23

Time:           TBA

Location:      Ft. Smith Public Library, Ft. Smith

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Saturday, November 6

Time:           9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:      First United Methodist Church, Rogers

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      First Aid/CPR

Date:           Saturday, November 13

Time:           9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Full Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Training:      CPR Re-Certification (last one for the year)

Date:           Tuesday, December 7

Time:           6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Location:      Early Childhood Initiatives Center (HWCEC)

Participants: EC Professionals

Description:  Infant/toddler CPR Re-Certification course only.  You must have a current infant/toddler CPR certification to take this renewal course.  There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per participant.

 

 

Please visit the professional training registry (TAPP) website at:

 

http://professionalregistry.astate.edu/regristry.asp

 

We update our training website frequently.  Visit us soon for upcoming training dates.

 

If the training is hosted by an HWCEC staff member, you are welcomed to call 479-273-3552 for more details.