Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor:  LaShunta Smith, Deborah OdleNevada Registry Approved: 1.0 hoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumParticipants will learn effective techniques in the implementation of schedules, routines, and transitions. Participants will discuss how to modify and adapt materials and activities to meet the […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HourCKA: Management and Administration This 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 […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HourCKA: Management and Administration The 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.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:  Leadership & Professional DevelopmentAll staff members bring a variety of strengths and personalities to their jobs. But, how do we find out what those traits are? Participants will take the personality assessment, discuss the results of the […]

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.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA: Family & Community RelationshipsSuccess in providing positive outcomes for children and youth is determined by how well the afterschool program partners with parents and families. Participants will be able to learn what are the benefits of partnering […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Iris MalaveNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HourCKA: Environment & CurriculumLearn how a schedule helps adults and children to adapt and feel safe in the classroom; it also provide strategies that will help manage transition times. Providers will have a better understanding on how these […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Debbie OdleNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA: Environment & CurriculumLearn effective techniques in the implementation of schedules, routines and transitions. We will discuss how to modify and adapt materials and activities to meet the individual needs of all children, including those with disabilities.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HourCKA: Positive Interactions and GuidanceA child’s ability to learn and succeed grows from their ability to focus, to communicate and to think critically.? Learn about the 7 Essential Life Skills from Mind in the Making and find simple, […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA:   Positive Interactions and GuidanceGuiding a child's behavior can be a daunting task, especially if the teacher does not know the difference among guidance, discipline and punishment. One or two mischievous behaviors from the children can completely […]

Join us to learn everyday ways to promote communicating and help prepare children for school, friends and life.Instructor: Sara SchrichteNevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth & DevelopmentDescription: Communicating is the life skill of determining what we want to communicate and how we will be understood by others. Children are primed to communicate […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Sally RootNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumThis training will explore how teachers can intentionally use materials and activities required in the ITERS and ECERS-3 interest centers to support children's foundational mathematical knowledge. Participants will understand how to use children's books, hands-on […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA: Environment & CurriculumKids are curious and love to learn about the world around them. Afterschool staff can play an important role in facilitating youth’s learning about science, engineering, and technology (SET). This session provides an introduction to […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HourCKA: Observation and AssessmentWe will discuss what NAEYC is and how their developmental appropriate practices will enhance observation, documentations, and assessments within classroom environments. We will also discuss how assessments should be focused on children’s progress toward developmental […]

Virtual Open HouseThe Child Care Services Center (CCSC), through funding from the division of Welfare and Supportive Services, American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) is hosting a virtual open house. Child care providers of all types now have one location to access resources, support and information needed to provide the best care to the families they […]