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Shaken Baby Syndrome
Date: 1/5/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Therese Connolly
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Deadline is two days prior to date of training.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Shaken baby syndrome cause and effect, irreversible and life long disabilities, coping strategies, knowledge for families and professionals and current research.


Children's Media and Hidden Messages
Date: 1/5/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name: Sarah Heryla
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: Participants will gain an understanding of children’s media and hidden (subliminal) messages that can be found in each. Training will identify media as books and magazines, television, computer/video games and billboards. Participants will learn the significance (both positive and negative) of hidden messages and the effect they have on young children. Training will include video clips and written materials, as well as class participation and critical thinking.


Early Reading and Literacy
Date: 1/5/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Trainer Name: Sandra Wilson
Location: UNLV Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: Participants will learn the components of literacy (from the NV Pre-K Standards), how to set up a print-rich environment, and the importance of reading aloud to children, as well as choosing appropriate books.


Social Skills
Date: 1/5/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name: Laura Nearhood
Location: CCDP
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary: Typical social skills development will be discussed. Strategies for teaching social skills will also be explored.


Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Date: 1/5/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Trainer Name: Leila Porter
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 West Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is 2 days prior to date of event.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Participants will gain an awareness of the various types of abuse and neglect (definitions) and how to identify (signs). They will understand the laws and requirements of mandated reporting; where to report, what to report, investigative responses, and personal protection/confidentiality.


CPR and First Aid
Sponsor: CPR Connections
Date: 1/5/2009Hours: 3City: Henderson
Time: 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: CCDP
Location Address: 2500 W Washington Ave,  Henderson,  Clark
Phone: (702) 668-4837   
Cost: $20.00
Registration Info: Call (702) 668-4837 for class availability, pricing and registration.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Training book, lecture, video, demonstrate. Do hands on practice and manikin practice. First aid, including bleeding, impaled object, amputation, poisoning, shock, diabetic emergencies, burns, bites and stings, eye injuries, cold, heat, seizures, stroke


Reporting Abuse and Neglect (In Spanish)
Date: 1/6/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Nila Olaluwoye
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-0985   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline two days prior.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Definition of abuse laws and how to identify signs. Participants will gain an awareness of various types of abuse and neglect. They will understand the laws and requirements of mandated reporting; where to report, what to report.


Incredible Infants
Date: 1/6/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Sandra Wilson
Location: UNLV Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: Participants will learn about the unique needs of infants including environments for physical needs, social/emotional needs and language and cognitive needs.


Ages and Stages I
Date: 1/6/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Trainer Name: Raquel De Forest
Location: UNLV Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:CCDP   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is day of class.
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and Development
Training Summary: In Ages & Stages I, the development of children 0-5 years old will be discussed. All areas of development will be covered: gross and fine motor, social & emotional, language, etc. The students will be provided with a packet of resources to use in their classrooms.


Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Date: 1/6/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name: Therese Connolly
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Street,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Deadline for registration is two days prior to date of training.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Mandated reporters, confidentiality, laws/requirements, awareness of types of abuse, how, when and where to report, and necessity of reporting abuse/neglect.


FREE - Intro or Refresher to: Hands-on-4-Kids: Becoming a Love and Logic Parent/Provider
Date: 1/6/2009Hours: 2City: Henderson
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name: JoAnn Worthen Nelson
Location: Hands-On-4-Kids Preschool
Location Address: 1008 Santa Helena Ave,  Henderson,  Clark
Phone: (702) 275-6218   
No Charge
Pre-registration required by 1/5/2009.
Registration Info: Free Workshop. For information, contact JoAnn Worthen Nelson by email at HandsOn4Kids@cox.net
Core Knowledge Area: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary: Join this fun, interactive class where you will learn skills to teach children how to resist tattling, bossiness, hurting others, whining, and throwing temper tantrums. Discipline without anger and gain cooperation. End hassles over clean-up, nap time, rivalries and power struggles. Skills are easy and fun to use!


Relax! Help Is Just a Breathe Away
Sponsor: The Children's Cabinet
Date: 1/6/2009Hours: 1.5City: Reno
Time: 6:45 PM-8:15 PM
Location: The Yoga Center
Location Address: 720 Tahoe St. #C,  Reno,  Washoe
Contact Info:Jenny Spencer   Phone: (775) 856-0113   
Cost: $7.00
Pre-registration required by 1/5/2009.
Registration Info: Trainer: Kathleen Randolph. To register for this class please complete a registration form (Go the “Events section of the website, click on “Early Childhood Education Training”): www.childrenscabinet.org and submit with payment to The Children's Cabinet office. Sorry, no phone-in registration.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: We will use a combination of concentration, will and breathing to direct the flow of energy to various parts of the body. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that does not restrict your breath and avoid eating a large meal immediately prior to class.


Roary Rethink: Anger Management for Caregivers
Date: 1/6/2009Hours: 2City: Reno
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name: Karen Mack
Location: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Location Address: 5305 Mill Street,  Reno,  Washoe
Phone: (775) 784-4848   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is day of workshop.
Core Knowledge Area: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary: The goals of this workshop are to help you understand what is making you or a child angry, to recognize the signs that are telling you when you or a child are beginning to get angry, and then find constructive ways to put that anger to work.


Medication Administration
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 1City: Las Vegas
Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Trainer Name: Therese Connolly
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Deadline is two days prior to date of training.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: State laws regarding medication administration, proper storage and care of medications, health and safety measures, dosing, common medication errors authorization and documentation.


The Importance of Dramatic Play
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Trainer Name: Sandra Wilson
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: Participants will learn the key role that dramatic play has in the development of young children and how to make their own prop boxes.


Program Communications
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Raquel De Forest
Location: UNLV Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:CCDP   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is day of class.
Core Knowledge Area: Family & Community Relationships
Training Summary: Participants in this training will discuss the importance of opening lines of communication between teachers and families as well as how to work effectively with the families.


Etapas y Edades (Ages and Stages)
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name: Nila Olaluwoye
Location: Child Care Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Ave,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-0985   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline 48 hours prior to date of training.
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and Development
Training Summary: Este taller es una introducción a “Etapas y Edades.” Los temas de la discusión son los temperamentos diferentes de los bebes y el desarrollo cognoscitivo. Habrá una discusión, un examen, un repaso de las respuestas del examen, y preguntas y respuestas.


Signs and Symptoms of Illness
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Leila Porter
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Ave,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
Cost: $5.00
Registration Info: Registration deadline is 2 days prior to date of event.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Transmission of disease. Illness assessment, specific diseases (TB, HIV, Hepatitis, GI disease). Protocol for exclusion, medication, policy, readmission criteria, immunization, hand washing, diaper changing.


CPR and First Aid
Sponsor: CPR Connections
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 3City: Henderson
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Valley View Recreation Center
Location Address: 500 Harris St,  Henderson,  Clark
Phone: (702) 668-4837   
Cost: $30.00
Registration Info: Call (702) 668-4837 for class availability, pricing and registration.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Training book, lecture, video, demonstrate. Do hands on practice and manikin practice. First aid, including bleeding, impaled object, amputation, poisoning, shock, diabetic emergencies, burns, bites and stings, eye injuries, cold, heat, seizures, stroke


Kids Deserve A Safe Place to Grow: Reporting and Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 3City: Reno
Time: 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Trainer Name: Karen Mack
Location: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Location Address: 5305 Mill Street,  Reno,  Washoe
Phone: (775) 784-4848   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is day of workshop.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Participants will work in small group and large group activities and discussions as well as practice making a report of a suspected maltreatment. We will review polices considering safety for adults and children. We will learn the signs and symptoms of child maltreatment and how to respond to a disclosure.


Starting Off Right - Promoting Positive Communication with Parents (Part 1 - For All Child Care Providers)
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 2City: Sparks
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name: Cynthia Martinez
Location: Scribbles and Giggles
Location Address: Contact trainer for location.,  Sparks,  Washoe
Contact Info:Cynthia Martinez   Phone: (775) 762-8005    Email: ScribblesandGigglesWorkshops@gmail.com
Cost: $15.00
Registration Info: Pre-registration is required by 2:00 pm the day of the workshop.
Core Knowledge Area: Family & Community Relationships
Training Summary: From emergency plans to health and safety tips. Come participate in group discussions on how to better meet your needs as a Home Provider and the needs of the parents of the children you care for. Identifying key points that promote good communication through written paperwork and contracts. Learn about free or almost free community and vendor resources.


Infant/Child/Adult CPR and Basic Life Support
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 2.5City: Sparks
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name: Sheri Blackwell
Location: Imagination Station
Location Address: 1410 Iratcabal Drive,  Sparks,  Washoe
Contact Info:Sherri Blackwell   Phone: (775) 691-9952   
Cost: $30.00
Registration Info: "CERTIFIED CPR WILL MEET OR BEAT ANYONE ELSE'S PRICES!"
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Want a fun alternative to learning CPR? Then this is the right class for you! During this training you will learn Lay Rescuer CPR for Adult, Child & Infants, along with proper techniques to deal with choking and keeping yourself safe while helping others. You will have plenty of hands on experience while being in a fun & low pressure environment.


Basic First Aid
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 2City: Sparks
Time: 8:30 PM-10:30 PM
Trainer Name: Sheri Blackwell
Location: Imagination Station
Location Address: 1410 Iratcabal,  Sparks,  Washoe
Contact Info:Sherri Blackwell   Phone: (775) 691-9952   
Cost: $30.00
Registration Info: Discount given if taken with CPR. "CERTIFIED CPR WILL MEET OR BEAT ANYONE ELSE'S PRICES!"
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: This training will provide the Lay Rescuer with the knowledge to recognize the different signs and symptoms of illnesses, emergency situations, and the basic skills required to assist the patient or victim in crisis. We will also go over some everyday injuries and how to protect yourself, the people around you, as well as the patient


Understanding ADHD
Sponsor: Nevada P.E.P.
Date: 1/7/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location: Nevada PEP
Location Address: 2355 Red Rock Street, Ste. 106,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Robin Kincaid   Phone: (702) 388-8899   
No Charge
Registration Info: Trainer: Sally Reeves. www.nvpep.org
Core Knowledge Area: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary: Parents and teachers of children who have Attention /Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) face different challenges when helping children achieve appropriate behaviors at home and at school. When a child has ADHD, traditional approaches to teaching appropriate behavior may not work well. Join us as we take a look at some strategies that can help a child become successful in home, community and school environments.


Arte Para Niños (Art for Children)
Date: 1/8/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Nila Olaluwoye
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Ave.,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Must pre-register 48 hours in advance.
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: En este taller hablaremos sobre la importancia del proceso del arte para niños. También conversaremos sobre lo que los niños aprenden del arte. Preguntas y respuestas y certificados.


Biting
Date: 1/8/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Trainer Name: Laura Nearhood
Location: CCDP
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is two days prior to date of event.
Core Knowledge Area: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary: Reasons children commonly bite will be discussed. Strategies will be presented for preventing and addressing biting incidents.


Music with a Purpose
Date: 1/8/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Trainer Name: Raquel De Forest
Location: UNLV Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:CCDP   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: In this training, we will discuss the importance of music education for young children, what children learn from music, selecting music and creating a musical center for the classroom.


Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
Date: 1/8/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name: Therese Connolly
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Deadline is two days prior to date of training.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Recognizing signs of abuse, types of abuse; sexual, emotional, physical and neglect. History of abuse, long term effects and mandated reporting.


Toys 101: What's Appropriate
Date: 1/8/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Sarah Heryla
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Ave.,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: Participants will gain background knowledge on the origin of toys and their history. Students will learn important factors to consider when selecting toys for children with regards to safety, appeal, age appropriateness and how they support physical, emotional and social development. Participants will complete a group activity and collaborate in class discussion. Packets will include resources such as recipes, ideas and additional information.


The Recognition & Prevention of Illnesses in the Child Care Setting
Date: 1/8/2009Hours: 2City: Carson City
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name: Linda Ledette
Location: The Children's Cabinet
Location Address: Hot Springs Road,  Carson City,  Carson City
Contact Info:Holly   Phone: (775) 684-0887   
Cost: $15.00
Registration Info: Limited to 20 people per class. Registration and payment must be signed for and paid prior to class. Attendance will be refused if payment is not made. No attendance substitutions. Snacks/drinks okay since this training occurs during the normal dinner hour.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Course is designed to enable child care providers to understand how disease is spread, how to recognize illness and how to prevent disease.


Educating Children Affected by Substance Abuse - Part 1
Sponsor: The Children's Cabinet
Date: 1/8/2009Hours: 2City: Reno
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location: The Children's Cabinet
Location Address: 1090 S. Rock Blvd.,  Reno,  Washoe
Contact Info:Jenny Spencer   Phone: (775) 856-6200   
Cost: $7.00
Pre-registration required by 12/24/2008.
Registration Info: To register for this class please complete a registration form (Go the “Events section of the website, click on “Early Childhood Education Training”): www.childrenscabinet.org and submit with payment to The Children's Cabinet office. Sorry, no phone-in registration. Must take part 1 and part 2.
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and Development
Training Summary: This is part 1 of a 2 part class. Participants will explore the effects of carious substances on the growing brain and the behavioral symptoms that can occur in children.


Signs and Symptoms of Communicable Disease
Sponsor: The Children's Cabinet
Date: 1/8/2009Hours: 2City: Carson City
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location:
Location Address: 2621 Northgate #12,  Carson City,  Carson City
Contact Info:Holly   Phone: (775) 684-0887   
Cost: $10.00
Pre-registration required by 1/1/2009.
Registration Info: Trainer: Linda Ledette, RN. To register for this class please complete a registration form (Go the “Events section of the website, click on “Early Childhood Education Training”): www.childrenscabinet.org and submit with payment to The Children's Cabinet office. Sorry, no phone-in registration and class is limited to 20 participants.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Recognizing common communicable diseases and the different ways they are spread. Also the exclusion criteria for a child care setting.


Reporting Abuse and Neglect (In Spanish)
Date: 1/9/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Nila Olaluwoye
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-0985   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline two days prior.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Definition of abuse laws and how to identify signs. Participants will gain an awareness of various types of abuse and neglect. They will understand the laws and requirements of mandated reporting; where to report, what to report.


Nutrition
Date: 1/9/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Leila Porter
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is 2 days prior to the date of the event.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Participants will become aware of appropriate nutrition for children. They will learn about the food guide pyramid specific to children ages 0-6 years, incorporating/understand cultural difference; how to talk with families about appropriate food choices and incorporating nutrition into the curriculum.


Circus Math
Sponsor: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Date: 1/9/2009Hours: 3City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Trainer(s): Murial Sanders
Location: Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning
Location Address: 8050 Paradise Rd. #100,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Phone: (702) 257-5561   
Cost: $10.00
Registration Info: Participants must register by mail. We do not accept phone registration. The cost includes materials and training held on Jan. 9th, 16th and 23rd. Send a $10.00 check payable to BOARD OF REGENTS to: Child Care Training, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 8050 S. Paradise Road #100, Las Vegas NV 89123-1904. You will only be contacted if the class is full. Please no children.
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: Join the fun in a fast paced interactive workshop, while learning ideas for improving children’s emerging math skills (ages 2-7). This workshop focuses on ways to teach developmentally appropriate math concepts based on a circus theme.


Basic First Aid
Date: 1/10/2009Hours: 2City: Sparks
Time: 11:15 AM-1:15 PM
Trainer Name: Sheri Blackwell
Location: Imagination Station
Location Address: 1410 Iratcabal,  Sparks,  Washoe
Contact Info:Sherri Blackwell   Phone: (775) 691-9952   
Cost: $25.00
Registration Info: Discount given if taken with CPR. "CERTIFIED CPR WILL MEET OR BEAT ANYONE ELSE'S PRICES!"
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: This training will provide the Lay Rescuer with the knowledge to recognize the different signs and symptoms of illnesses, emergency situations, and the basic skills required to assist the patient or victim in crisis. We will also go over some everyday injuries and how to protect yourself, the people around you, as well as the patient


Infant/Child/Adult CPR and Basic Life Support
Date: 1/10/2009Hours: 2.5City: Sparks
Time: 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Trainer Name: Sheri Blackwell
Location: Imagination Station
Location Address: 1410 Iratcabal Drive,  Sparks,  Washoe
Contact Info:Sherri Blackwell   Phone: (775) 691-9952   
Cost: $30.00
Registration Info: Cost of training is $30(discount given if taken with First Aid). "CERTIFIED CPR WILL MEET OR BEAT ANYONE ELSE'S PRICES!"
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Want a fun alternative to learning CPR? Then this is the right class for you! During this training you will learn Lay Rescuer CPR for Adult, Child & Infants, along with proper techniques to deal with choking and keeping yourself safe while helping others. You will have plenty of hands on experience while being in a fun & low pressure environment.


Mistakes, Mischief and Mayhem Revisited
Sponsor: St. Alberts Child Development Center
Date: 1/10/2009Hours: 1.25City: Sparks
Time: 1:00 PM-2:15 PM
Location: John Ascuaga's Nugget
Location Address: 1100 Nugget Drive,  Sparks,  Washoe
Contact Info:Brenda Balmut   Phone: (775) 326-9434   
Cost: $30.00
Pre-registration required by 12/28/2008.
Registration Info: Presented by Barbara Coloroso
Core Knowledge Area: Leadership & Professional Development
Training Summary: How we respond to children's many mistakes, occasional mischief, and rare mayhem can help them become responsible, compassionate people or masters of excuses who feel and act out of control.


Our World View and Why it Matters
Sponsor: St. Alberts Child Development Center
Date: 1/10/2009Hours: 1.25City: Sparks
Time: 10:00 AM-11:15 AM
Location: John Ascuaga's Nugget
Location Address: 1100 Nugget Drive,  Sparks,  Washoe
Contact Info:Brenda Balmut   Phone: (775) 326-9434   
Cost: $30.00
Pre-registration required by 12/28/2008.
Registration Info: Presented by Barbara Coloroso
Core Knowledge Area: Family & Community Relationships
Training Summary: Our world view and that of our children provides a set of assumptions about human nature that informs our way of being in the world. How could our interaction with students be improved based on a renewed appreciation of the role that worldview plays.


"Sing and Sign" Advanced
Begins1/10/2009   Ends1/31/2009Hours: 4City: Las Vegas
Time: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Trainer Name: Shannon Osborne
Location: Greenspun Womens Care Center, West
Location Address: 7220 S. Cimarron Rd. #195,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shannon Osborne   Phone: (702) 334-4178   
Cost: $49.00
Pre-registration required by 1/9/2009.
Registration Info: Training is held for one hour on 4 different days; 01/10/09, 01/17/09, 01/24/09 & 01/31/09. Participants must attend all 4 classes for a total of 4 hours. No partial credit will be given. Additional resource materials may be purchased from instructor.
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and Development
Training Summary: This advanced class is for child care providers who have already completed the first "Wee Can Sign" series. This training will include learning more signs, songs, games and activities to build your sign vocabulary and incorporate signing into your child care program.


"Wee Can Sing" 4 week Sign Language Program
Begins1/10/2009   Ends1/31/2009Hours: 4City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Trainer Name: Shannon Osborne
Location: Greenspun Womens Care Center, West
Location Address: 7220 S. Cimarron Rd. #195,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shannon Osborne   Phone: (702) 334-4178   
Cost: $49.00
Pre-registration required by 1/9/2009.
Registration Info: Training is held for one hour on 4 different days; 01/10/09, 01/17/09, 01/24/09 & 01/31/09. Participants must attend all 4 classes for a total of 4 hours. No partial credit will be given. Additional resource materials may be purchased from instructor.
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and Development
Training Summary: This training will include discussion on the benefits and research of signing with preverbal babies, toddlers and preschoolers, as well as activities and resources to build up your sign vocabulary. You will learn dozens of ASL signs to use with young children using songs, books, flashcards and toys in this 4 part interactive series.


Social Skills
Date: 1/12/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Laura Nearhood
Location: CCDP
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary: Typical social skills development will be discussed. Strategies for teaching social skills will also be explored.


Understanding Children's Temperament
Date: 1/12/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Trainer Name: Sandra Wilson
Location: UNLV Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and Development
Training Summary: Participants will learn about the different temperament types of children and techniques to assist caregivers in helping all children have optimal care experiences.


Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
Date: 1/12/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Trainer Name: Leila Porter
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is 2 days prior to date of event.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Introduction – overview of class, news clip (Is it abuse or discipline?), recognizing types of abuse – sexual, emotional, physical and neglect, shaken baby syndrome, verbal abuse. Worksheet, Prevention - Protecting children and myself as a mandated reporter. Questions and answers, post test.


Signs and Symptoms of Illness
Date: 1/12/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Trainer Name: Therese Connolly
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Ave,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
Cost: $5.00
Registration Info: Registration deadline is 2 days prior to date of event.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Recognizing signs and symptoms of illness, transmission of disease, illness assessment, specific diseases (TB, HIV, Hepatitis, GI disease). Protocol for exclusion, medication, policy, readmission criteria, immunization, hand washing, diaper changing.


Roary RETHINK: Anger Management for Child Care Providers
Sponsor: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Date: 1/12/2009Hours: 3City: Las Vegas
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer(s): Murial Sanders
Location: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center
Location Address: 8050 Paradise Rd. #100,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Phone: (702) 257-5561   
No Charge
Registration Info: Participants must register by FAX, mail or e-mail (we do not accept phone registration). To register for free classes FAX registration request to: (702) 222-3100 or e-mail request to: childcare@unce.unr.edu, or mail to: Child Care Training University of Nevada Cooperative Extension 8050 S. Paradise Rd. #100, Las Vegas NV 89123-1904. You will only be contacted if the class is full. Please no children.
Core Knowledge Area: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary: This training is designed to help care givers learn how to “RETHINK” and manage their own anger in personal situations and on the job.


New WCSS Regulations for Family Child Care Providers
Sponsor: Campus Child Care Connections
Date: 1/12/2009Hours: 2City: Reno
Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Trainer(s): Alice LeDesma
Location: UNR - Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom A
Location Address: UNR - Virginia Street,  Reno,  Washoe
Contact Info:Marci   Phone: (775) 784-4400   
No Charge
Registration Info: Training for Family Child Care Providers only.
Core Knowledge Area: Management & Administration
Training Summary: Alice will discuss the new state regulations and how they effect family child care providers.


Nevada Immunization Requirements for Child Care
Sponsor: Southern Nevada Immunization Coalition
Date: 1/12/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: UNLV Child Care & Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Pam Beal   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Trainers: Angela Berg, Melissa Stephenson, Susan Brooks, Mary Ann DeGeeter, Richard Davis & Christine Ferguson.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Participants will learn Nevada immunization requirements of child care and discuss their roles and responsibilities including basic knowledge and understanding about vaccines as well as the diseases they prevent.


Reframing Discipline (In Spanish)
Date: 1/13/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Nila Olaluwoye
Location: Child Care Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-0985   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline 48 hours prior to training.
Core Knowledge Area: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary: Behavior has meaning (do you believe that behavior has meaning and causes of misbehavior?), causes of misbehavior (lack of social skills), understanding difficult behavior and responding to messages in behavior.


Is Your Child a Target of Bullying Behavior
Sponsor: Nevada P.E.P.
Date: 1/13/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location: Nevada PEP
Location Address: 2355 Red Rock Street, Suite 106,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Robin Kincaid   Phone: (702) 388-8899   
No Charge
Registration Info: Trainer: Sally Reeves. www.nvpep.org
Core Knowledge Area: Family & Community Relationships
Training Summary: Bullying is a serious issue that affects nearly every school in our nation. It is a behavior that knows no boundaries of class, race, gender, size of school or age. Bullies tend to target children who are considered “different”. It may be their appearance, they way they communicate, or the manner in which they behave. Don’t miss this evening full of strategies to help families cope with and prevent bullying.


Ages and Stages II
Date: 1/13/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Trainer Name: Raquel De Forest
Location: UNLV Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is day of class.
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and Development
Training Summary: In Ages & Stages II, the development of children 5-8 years old will be discussed. All areas of development will be covered: gross and fine motor, social & emotional, language, etc. The students will be provided with a packet of resources to use in their classrooms.


Child-Centered Lesson Planning
Date: 1/13/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Sarah Heryla
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Ave.,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: This training will overview lesson planning for the ECE classroom. Participants will review lesson plan components, including: lesson plan format, different learning styles, goal and objective-setting, assessment (if applicable) and integration of multiple learning domains. Students will learn to extend and adapt lessons, based on children’s unique needs. The importance of including Pre-K standards within lesson plans will be emphasized. Participants will create lesson plans for their use.


Pre-K Series: Preschool Care and Development
Sponsor: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Date: 1/13/2009Hours: 3City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Trainer(s): Nicole Carter
Location: Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center
Location Address: 8050 Paradise Road #100,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Phone: (702) 257-5561   
Cost: $20.00
Registration Info: Participants must registry by mail. We do not accept phone registration. The cost includes trainings and materials held on January 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd & 10th. Send a $20.00 check payable to BOARD OF REGENTS. Send payment and registration form to: Child Care Training, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 8050 Paradise Road #100, Las Vegas NV 89123-1904. You will only be contacted if the class is full. Please no children.
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and Development
Training Summary: Learn about the cognitive, physical and social-emotional development of preschool children. Includes activity ideas based on the Pre-K Standards for Social-Emotional Development.


Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Sponsor: The Children's Cabinet
Date: 1/13/2009Hours: 2City: Reno
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location: The Children's Cabinet
Location Address: 1090 S. Rock Blvd.,  Reno,  Washoe
Contact Info:Jenny Spencer   Phone: (775) 856-0113   
Cost: $7.00
Registration Info: Trainer: Rebecca Tackett, Jamie Taylor and Pierre Marche, Washoe County Department of Social Services. To register for this class please complete a registration form (Go the “Events section of the website, click on “Early Childhood Education Training”): www.childrenscabinet.org and submit with payment to The Children's Cabinet office. Sorry, no phone-in registration.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: This training will provide information on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect for mandated reporters as outlined in NRS432B, will review physical, behavioral, emotional signs & symptoms of abuse and neglect and help caregivers become familiar with the Child Protective Services process.


Health and Safety
Date: 1/14/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name: Therese Connolly
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Ave,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is 2 days prior to date of event.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: This training will cover: awareness of environment; safety at home and in the childcare setting; child-proofing; universal precautions; safe toys; car seats; water safety; healthy foods; immunizations; and fire safety.


Infant/Child/Adult CPR and Basic Life Support
Date: 1/14/2009Hours: 2.5City: Sparks
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name: Sheri Blackwell
Location: Imagination Station
Location Address: 1410 Iratcabal Drive,  Sparks,  Washoe
Contact Info:Sherri Blackwell   Phone: (775) 691-9952   
Cost: $30.00
Registration Info: Cost of training is $30(discount given if taken with First Aid). "CERTIFIED CPR WILL MEET OR BEAT ANYONE ELSE'S PRICES!"
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Want a fun alternative to learning CPR? Then this is the right class for you! During this training you will learn Lay Rescuer CPR for Adult, Child & Infants, along with proper techniques to deal with choking and keeping yourself safe while helping others. You will have plenty of hands on experience while being in a fun & low pressure environment.


Basic First Aid
Date: 1/14/2009Hours: 2City: Sparks
Time: 8:15 PM-10:15 PM
Trainer Name: Sheri Blackwell
Location: Imagination Station
Location Address: 1410 Iratcabal,  Sparks,  Washoe
Contact Info:Sherri Blackwell   Phone: (775) 691-9952   
Cost: $25.00
Registration Info: Discount given if taken with CPR. "CERTIFIED CPR WILL MEET OR BEAT ANYONE ELSE'S PRICES!"
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: This training will provide the Lay Rescuer with the knowledge to recognize the different signs and symptoms of illnesses, emergency situations, and the basic skills required to assist the patient or victim in crisis. We will also go over some everyday injuries and how to protect yourself, the people around you, as well as the patient


Birth Order
Date: 1/14/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Leila Porter
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is 2 days prior to the date of the event.
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and Development
Training Summary: Pre-test, what is your birth order? A discussion of birth order characteristics and temperament, only child through 4th child and the sibling bond.


ECE - Better Serving Our Customers
Date: 1/14/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name: Sarah Heryla
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Leadership & Professional Development
Training Summary: Participants will gain an understanding of customer service as it applies to the Early Childhood Community. Training will define and address ECE customers as children, families, providers, peers and the community. This training supplies the tools necessary for success within ECE. Participants will leave with practical application for further skill development.


Cognitive Development: How Children Learn
Date: 1/14/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Trainer Name: Sandra Wilson
Location: UNLV Child Care & Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Human Growth and Development
Training Summary: Through a variety of mediums, participants will come to understand how children learn and ways to expedite this process.


Songs and Fingerplays
Sponsor: The Children's Cabinet
Date: 1/14/2009Hours: 2City: Sparks
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer(s): Terry Randolph
Location: Sparks High Student & Family Support Center - Pre-K Classroom
Location Address: 921 12th Street,  Sparks,  Washoe
Contact Info:Jenny Spencer   Phone: (775) 856-6200   
Cost: $7.00
Pre-registration required by 1/10/2009.
Registration Info: To register for class please complete a registration form (page 3): http://www.childrenscabinet.org/ChildCarePDF/WinterSpring2007Trainings.pdf and submit with payment to The Children's Cabinet office. Sorry, no phone-in registration.
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: Come learn new songs and fingerplays and remember old ones. Songs and fingerplays help develop language skills and touch on many other curriculum areas. They enhance curriculum and children love them!


Roary Rethink: Anger Management for Caregivers
Date: 1/14/2009Hours: 2City: Reno
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name: Karen Mack
Location: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Location Address: 5305 Mill Street,  Reno,  Washoe
Phone: (775) 784-4848   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is day of workshop.
Core Knowledge Area: Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary: The goals of this workshop are to help you understand what is making you or a child angry, to recognize the signs that are telling you when you or a child are beginning to get angry, and then find constructive ways to put that anger to work.


Directors' Series: 12 Reasons People Love to Work for You
Date: 1/15/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name: Sandra Wilson
Location: UNLV Child Care & Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Ave.,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Management & Administration
Training Summary: Participants will gain ideas, strategies and practices for becoming a more effective Director/Supervisor/Leader, gaining the trust, respect and increased morale of those they lead. Join us for an informative session of professional development and networking of leadership.


Speech and Language in the Classroom
Date: 1/15/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Laura Nearhood
Location: CCDP
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is two days prior to the date of training.
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: Strategies to promote speech and language in classrooms will be discussed. Developmental milestones and community resources will be provided.


Shaken Baby Syndrome
Date: 1/15/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name: Therese Connolly
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Deadline is two days prior to date of training.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Shaken baby syndrome cause and effect, irreversible and life long disabilities, coping strategies, knowledge for families and professionals and current research.


Music with a Purpose
Date: 1/16/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Trainer Name: Raquel De Forest
Location: UNLV Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 W. Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:CCDP   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area: Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary: In this training, we will discuss the importance of music education for young children, what children learn from music, selecting music and creating a musical center for the classroom.


Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Date: 1/16/2009Hours: 2City: Las Vegas
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name: Leila Porter
Location: Child Care and Development Program
Location Address: 2500 West Washington Avenue,  Las Vegas,  Clark
Contact Info:Shirley Stewart   Phone: (702) 387-5437   
No Charge
Registration Info: Registration deadline is 2 days prior to date of event.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Participants will gain an awareness of the various types of abuse and neglect (definitions) and how to identify (signs). They will understand the laws and requirements of mandated reporting; where to report, what to report, investigative responses, and personal protection/confidentiality.


CPR and First Aid
Sponsor: CPR Connections
Date: 1/16/2009Hours: 3City: Henderson
Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: CCDP
Location Address: 2500 W Washington Ave,  Henderson,  Clark
Phone: (702) 668-4837   
Cost: $20.00
Registration Info: Call (702) 668-4837 for class availability, pricing and registration.
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary: Training book, lecture, video, demonstrate. Do hands on practice and manikin practice. First aid, including bleeding, impaled object, amputation, poisoning, shock, diabetic emergencies, burns, bites and stings, eye injuries, cold, heat, seizures, s