Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentThe early years are critically important for brain development. It is the time of greatest opportunity to nurture positive, strong brain development and also the time of greatest vulnerability. […]

Help guide families in becoming more aware of healthy food choices.Instructor: Suzanne HoytHours: 2CKA: Health Safety & NutritionDescription: Participants will gain knowledge in making healthy food choices for children they serve. They will understand how our bodies use food as fuel. Providers will learn the facts of obesity rates and how they affect children's growth […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentThis class will discuss how social emotional development unfolds and ways in order to help support young children to promote a healthy brain as well as what can inhibit healthy growth and development.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentMaking 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 is at the heart of creativity. Join us to learn […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Family & Community Creative partnerships have transformed afterschool programs and inspired kids’ interest in science, engineering, and technology (SET) while supporting positive youth development. Providing SET experiences in your afterschool programs is hard to do alone. Qualified […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Joann TrujilloNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumThis training will provide an overview of block play in preschool. The class will show what is age appropriate in the block area and explain why block play is so important for child development.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentThis class will discuss how social emotional development unfolds and ways in order to help support young children to promote a healthy brain as well as what can inhibit healthy growth and development.

Learn the many factors that affect healthy brain development. Description: The early years are criticallyNevada Registry Approved – 3 hoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentInstructor:  Linda Granger, CFLEDescription: The early years are critically important for brain development.  It is the time of greatest opportunity to nurture positive, strong brain development and also the time of greatest vulnerability. This class […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentCritical Thinking is the ongoing search for valid and reliable knowledge to guide beliefs, decisions, and actions. Join us to learn everyday ways to promote Critical Thinking and help prepare children for school, friends […]

Learn how to nurture your team's professionalism.Instructor: Linda Granger, CFLEHours: 1.5 Core Knowledge Area: Management & AdministrationDescription: Professionalism begins from the Administrator/Director down. It is critically important for employees to exhibit the company's values; but what if they don't? Learn to create clear standards for staff and consequences for failure to comply. Learn how to […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Family & Community Involving parents and families in afterschool science, engineering, and technology (SET) programming produces real payoffs for youth, families, and afterschool programs. Learn how to extend youth’s learning and increase their interest in SET through […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Teresa Gibson-BourneNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumThis training will help teachers understand why it is important to have an environment rich in display materials. Teachers will also get a chance to become familiar with child-related display section in both I3 & […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Environment & CurriculumDevelop skills in order to implement the Nevada Pre- K standards in to the Early Childhood Education environment with an emphasis on developmental domains. It will demonstrate the how behind using these two aspects within […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentLife is full of stresses and challenges. Children who can take on challenges in the face of life’s stresses have an advantage. Join us to learn everyday ways to promote Taking on Challenges and […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HoursCKA:  Management & AdministrationThis module will focus on developing a marketing plan and use marketing tools to communicate with families about the benefits of your program. This training reinforces that sound business practices support improvement of outcomes for […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Lashunta Smith & Deborah OdleNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceThe training will explore how to support children’s learning through household responsibilities and age-appropriate chores.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Deborah OdleNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceParticipants will learn the importance of teaching social/emotional skills in the classroom. We will develop strategies to positively interact with children and to find techniques to help build parent engagement.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Leadership & Professional DevelopmentWe will be exploring how we can focus on our coaching process with leadership in the Early Childhood environment in mind. We will go through the importance of the characteristics of effective coaching and […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Leadership & Professional DevelopmentWe will be discussing, as leaders in the Early Childhood Environment, understand that there is an urgent need for change. We will go through the importance of understanding the urgency and immunity to change. […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentIt is through Self-Directed, Engaged Learning that we realize our potential. As the world changes, so can we, for as long as we live – as long as we learn. Join us to learn […]

After school staff will learn the importance of authentic assessment in their programs for youth.Hours: 1Instructor: Linda Granger, CFLECKA: Observation & AssessmentDescription: OST after-school staff and supervisors of school-age youth (ages 6+) will learn the importance of including authentic assessment (e.g., demonstrating real-world skills, providing meaningful feedback, having a deeper understanding of what is learned, […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Lashunta Smith & Deborah OdleNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceWe will discuss and share techniques on ways to teach children the ability to identify, understand and express them self socially in a healthy manner.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Deborah OdleNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceIn this class we will use the pyramid model to provide information on early childhood special education to give strategies and techniques to help with successful inclusion. We will do this by talking about […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HoursCKA:  Management & AdministrationThe purpose of this training is to strengthen child care providers’ understanding of staff recruitment tools, organizational staff support systems, and elements necessary to support retention of talented staff.

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumAfter gaining a foundational understanding of cultural awareness, participants will navigate their way into creating a welcoming working environment that fosters diversity and celebrates differences.