Join us to learn everyday ways to promote Making Connections and help prepare children for school, friends and life.Instructor: Amber DuncanNevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth & DevelopmentDescription: Making Connections is at the heart of learning: figuring out what’s the same, what’s different and sorting these things into categories. Making unusual connections […]

Join us IN-PERSON to learn about the latest research and practical applications on key life skills for adults and children in our care.About this eventFREE Early Childhood Education EventThis session continues the learning modules from Mind in the Making Foundations in July 2021 and will emphasize the executive function-based Essential Life Skills of Making Connections, […]

Join us to learn everyday ways to promote Perspective Taking and help prepare children for school, friends and life.Instructor: Sara SchrichteNevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth & DevelopmentDescription: Perspective Taking is the skill of seeing things as others see them. Perspective Taking begins in infancy and is important to adjusting to school […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amber Duncan & Jenna CastleNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumParticipants will build an understanding of the physical design of the classroom. Through discussions and activities, they will understand the influence of the environment on children's level of engagement in class activities […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA: Family & Community RelationshipsDevelop skills in order to implement the Nevada Pre- K standards in to the Early Childhood Education environment with an emphasis on developmental domains. We will cover how to create curriculum based on these […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Management & AdministrationSometimes it’s the small things that make the big difference! In this session, you will use a carousel of self-directed mini-centers to teach best practices for group management.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Minerva PerezNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA: Family & Community RelationshipsSuccessful transitions from preschool to kindergarten don’t simply happen; transitions require planning, communication, intentionality, leadership, and time. The foundation for successful transitions is relationships among and between all involved: the child, family, teacher, kindergarten […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amber OgleNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Management & AdministrationStaffing challenges have increased exponentially over the last two years. Participants will gain an understanding of the most common challenges faced across the industry and how we can overcome them.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amber OgleNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumParticipants will learn how to use the Nevada Pre-K content standards and/or the Infant Toddler Guidelines to create comprehensive and meaningful lesson plans.