**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Karen MedinaNevada Registry Approved Hours: 1.5Core Knowledge Area: Leadership and Professional DevelopmentDescription: Helps participants create an action plan for implementing the concepts presented in Tools for Trade. Participants will learn more about science, engineering and technology concepts to us in their classroom.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Deborah Odle, Lashunta SmithNevada Registry Approved: 2 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 a child's level of engagement.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Minerva PerezNevada Registry Approved: 1.5 HoursCKA:  Positive Interactions & GuidanceThis session will provide an overview on Nevada's State Policy on Early Childhood Expulsion and Suspension. We will review ho the Pyramid Model and QRIS programs align to support providers in finding strategies to decrease […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Karen MedinaNevada Registry Approved Hours: 1.5Core Knowledge Area: Environment and CurriculumDescription: Helps participants create an action plan for implementing the concepts presented in Tools for Trade. Participants will learn more about science, engineering and technology concepts to us in their classroom.

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 DevelopmentWe will dive into the life skill of perspective taking and how it pertains to our executive functions. We will explore what this means as adults and how […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Karen MedinaNevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition and SafetyDescription: Helps participants create an action plan for implementing the concepts presented in Tools for Trade. Participants will learn more about science, engineering and technology concepts to us in their classroom.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Tracie LansfordNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA: Positive Interactions & GuidanceDefine mindfulness, benefits of mindfulness, self-reflection, demonstration of mindfulness techniques and practice, and how/when to use in classroom or with students.Training Objectives:• Define mindfulness and why it works.• Benefits of mindfulness for teachers and […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved: 1.0 HoursCKA: Family & Community RelationshipsCreative 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 and […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Anthony KharratNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Management & AdministrationThe purpose of this training is to learn the value of developing a budget and how to use it for decision-making throughout the year. It will go over the […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amber DuncanNevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HoursCKA: Positive Interactions & GuidanceProvide an overview on Nevada's state policy on early childhood Expulsion and Suspension. We will review how the Pyramid Model and QRIS programs align to support providers in finding strategies to decrease challenging behaviors […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Ruby Sydnor, Howard GilesNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Human Growth and DevelopmentParticipants will learn to define infant mental health, and they will learn to recognize mental health issues of young children. They will become familiar with […]

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 DevelopmentThis training will provide an understanding of the rapid pace of brain development in the early years of life, help ground us on how important a role we as […]

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. […]

THIS TRAINING IS NOT NEVADA REGISTRY APPROVED. THIS TRAINING IS DEDOICATED TO TEACH PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE NEW NEVADA CCSC WEBSITE.Instructor: Lela Arney and Mary Buchmann Nevada Registry Approved Hours: 1.0 Core Knowledge Area: Management and Administration Description: We will demonstrate how to sign in and navigate NevadaCCSC.org, emphasizing new and featured content from each top-level […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Deborah Odle, LaShunta SmithNevada Registry Approved: 2 HoursCKA:  Positive Interactions and Guidance Participants will learn effective techniques in the implementation of schedules, routines and transitions. Participants will discuss how to modify and adapt materials and activities meet the individual needs to all children, including […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved:  1.0 HourCKA: Environment & CurriculumThis session introduces staff and teacher to the concepts of science inquiry and experiential learning. Understanding the significance of these concepts help the teacher's capitalize on the children's interests. Both the science inquiry and the […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Anthony KharratNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Management & AdministrationThis will bring understanding and purpose of financial reports and their use and will identify internal controls and how they can strengthen the fiscal management.

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amber DuncanNevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HoursCKA: Positive Interactions & GuidanceProvide an overview on Nevada's state policy on early childhood Expulsion and Suspension. We will review how the Pyramid Model and QRIS programs align to support providers in finding strategies to decrease challenging behaviors […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Deborah Odle, LaShunta SmithNevada Registry Approved: 2 HoursCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceParticipants will learn ways to support children's communication skills. Participants will have a better understanding of the four main types of communication such as verbal, non verbal, written, and visual.Training Objectives:1.Participants will be […]

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 Development Building on, expanding, and extending children's language helps them develop more mature and complex communication abilities over time. Communication begins with observation-noticing cues and non verbal communications. These […]

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 & CurriculumDevelop 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 be covering how to […]

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 DevelopmentHelping the children you serve see themselves as good learners builds their confidence, making it more likely that they will persevere through the challenges they encounter. You can help […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Marissa Meehan-GoffNevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0Core Knowledge Area: Environment & CurriculumDescription: The teachers attending this training will have a better understanding of what age appropriate activities and materials are for the children in their class per QRIS. They will also be more confident […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved Hours: 1.0Core Knowledge Area: Leadership and Professional DevelopmentDescription: How do we use all that we know about science, engineering, and technology and learning in an afterschool program? This session includes a review of the Afterschool SET Ready for Life […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Marissa Meehan-GoffNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Environment & CurriculumThis training will cover the QRIS I-3 Learning Activities portion of the I-3 ERS Scale for teachers to learn about age-appropriate learning areas in the classroom such as […]

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 DevelopmentThis training will provide an understanding of the rapid pace of brain development in the early years of life, helps ground us on how important a role we as […]

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 & CurriculumThis session provides familiarization with VROOM and the Nevada Early Learning Guidelines (NV ELG). Participants will be able to utilize both VROOM and NV ELG in their classrooms as they […]

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 DevelopmentThis training will provide an understanding of the rapid pace of brain development in the early years of life, helps ground us on how important a role we as […]

Connect Washoe County invites you to a day of education, connection, gratitude and hope.We have reached capacity for this event. Please sign up for the waitlist by clicking the register button. If a seat becomes available, we will contact you. AGENDA8-9am Registration, Networking, Coffee Hosted by Dolan Lexus9am Welcome by Moderator Punam Mathur; Opening Remarks […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Karen MedinaNevada Registry Approved:  1.5 HoursCKA: Family & Community RelationshipsWe will talk about the importance of getting to know each child in your classroom. We will also discuss the importance of building relationships and the impact it has on children’s development.Training Objectives: • […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0Core Knowledge Area: Management & AdministrationDescription: The purpose of this training is to learn the value of developing a budget and how to use it for decision-making throughout the year. It will go over the understandings of how […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Deborah OdleNevada Registry Approved: 2 HoursCKA:  Positive Interactions and GuidanceGiving clear, age-appropriate directions and providing encouragement and positive feedback to children, which are powerful tools in the prevention of challenging behavior. Specific strategies will be given for providing directions and feedback.1.Participants will identify considerations […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0Core Knowledge Area: Management & AdministrationDescription: This will bring understanding and purpose of financial reports and their use and will identify internal controls and how they can strengthen the fiscal management.Training Objectives: Learn the value of developing a […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0 Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and 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 and to the prevention of conflict. […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0Core Knowledge Area: Management & AdministrationDescription: The purpose of this training will be for the participants to go over how marketing efforts can help improve your ability to recruit new families and retain the business of families already […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Jamie Mendez & Alejandra Medina AlbizoNevada Registry Approved:  2.0 HoursCKA: Environment & CurriculumParticipants will learn strategies for planning intentional concepts to incorporate in learning centers, meal times, gross motor time, whole group and small group time. Participants will receive intentional teaching techniques & […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Amanda HardingNevada Registry Approved Hours: 2.0Core Knowledge Area: Management & AdministrationDescription: 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.Training Objectives: Learn the […]

**PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION IN THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL**Instructor: Constance TomanengNevada Registry Approved: 1.0 HoursCKA: 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.Training Objectives:1.To learn effective group management strategies for afterschool […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsTraining for Early Care and Education ProfessionalsInstructor: Debbie Harpster Nevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Health, Nutrition and SafetyThis workshop is for early childhood educators who work with children ages 0 to 5. Participants will learn about the sexual […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Anthony KharratNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA:  Management & AdministrationThis will bring understanding and purpose of financial reports and their use and will identify internal controls and how they can strengthen the fiscal management.Training Objectives: 1. Why are […]

Please be aware that you will be asked to adhere to all current social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocolsInstructor: Ruby Sydnor, Howard GilesNevada Registry Approved: 2.0 hoursCKA: Positive Interactions and GuidanceThe negative behaviors of children at home and in daycare can be frustrating, distracting and even dangerous. While rewards and consequences can be effective, they often […]

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 & CurriculumThis session will explain what is literacy in science through story books, games and experiments. This session will focus on the importance and strategies of increasing literacy in science. As […]