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Pediatric First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR
Sponsor:
Medic One, Inc.
Date:
11/22/2008
Hours:
4
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Location:
24 Hour Fitness
Location Address:
5035 W. Tropicana Blvd., Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Hope Rocho
Phone
: (702) 891-0201
Cost
: $35.00
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Learn what to do in an emergency. A practical skills class using demonstrations and hands-on practice to teach adult-child-infant CPR and First Aid. Each participant will receive latex gloves and microshield for practice.
Signs and Symptoms of Communicable Disease (Part of New Provider Training Series with CPR and First Aid)
Sponsor:
The Children's Cabinet
Date:
11/22/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Reno
Time:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location:
TMCC-Red Mountain Bldg Rm #406
Location Address:
7000 Dandini Blvd., Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Jenny Spencer
Phone
: (775) 856-6200
Cost
: $60.00
Registration Info:
This class is part of an all day "New Provider Training" and includes First Aid and CPR for child care providers in the field less than 3 months. Training cannot be taken separately. Please bring a lunch. 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
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.
1st Aid and Infant/Child/Adult CPR
Date:
11/22/2008
Hours:
4
City:
Carson City
Time:
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Harry Ehrman III
Location:
Carson Learning Center
Location Address:
1809 North Edmonds Dr., Carson City, Carson City
Contact Info:
Harry Ehrman
Phone
: (775) 720-7216
Cost
: $45.00
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Basic First Aid and Infant/Child and Adult CPR.
Holidays Around the World
Date:
11/22/2008
Hours:
3
City:
Henderson
Time:
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Charlotte Maack
Location:
Children's Choice Learning Center @ Sunset
Location Address:
1310 W. Warm Springs Rd., Henderson, Clark
Contact Info:
Charlotte
Phone
: (702) 683-1181
Cost
: $5.00
Pre-registration required by 11/12/2008.
Core Knowledge Area:
Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary:
Participants will create projects for many holidays from around the world and will also receive directions for additional classroom projects in this hands-on holiday class. This training is for all ages.
Save a Life! CPR for Adults, Infants and Children
Date:
11/22/2008
Hours:
2.5
City:
Reno
Time:
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Trainer Name:
Kristan Erving
Location:
Location Address:
3670 Warren Way, Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Kristan
Phone
: (775) 786-4277
Cost
: $25.00
Registration Info:
Cost: Christmas Crunch Time Special for the months of November and December: $25 or $33 for Both CPR and First Aid - ** You must mention The Nevada Registry when reserving your spot to receive discount
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
CPR for adults, infants and children; relieving a foreign body airway obstruction; proper use of barrier devices.
Basic First Aid
Date:
11/22/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Reno
Time:
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Kristan Erving
Location:
Location Address:
3670 Warren Way, Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Kristan
Phone
: (775) 786-4277
Cost
: $25.00
Registration Info:
Cost: Christmas Crunch Time Special for the months of November and December: $25 or $33 for Both CPR and First Aid - ** You must mention The Nevada Registry when reserving your spot to receive discount
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Learn basic first aid in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. This course will show you how to respond properly and safely in any emergency situation. This course covers choking emergencies, head injuries, bleeding, seizures, asthma emergencies, severe allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke and much more! This course will help prepare you for any emergency situation.
Classroom Management
Date:
11/24/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Toyya Glass
Location:
La Petite Academy
Location Address:
2121 Harbor Island Dr., Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Toyya Glass
Phone
: (702) 255-5657
Cost
: $10.00
Core Knowledge Area:
Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary:
Topics to be covered include: what does classroom management mean to you, what possible messages children display through behaviors, how can we curb or prevent some of these behaviors, creating classroom ownership, the importance of a management system in the classroom, how to model behaviors, how to share behaviors, how to guide behaviors and how to promote independent behaviors.
Creativity with Young Children
THIS TRAINING IS FULL
Date:
11/24/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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:
Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary:
Participants will learn how to foster creativity in children through art, music, and dramatic play.
Speech and Language in the Classroom
Date:
11/24/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Laura Nearhood
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 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.
Signs and Symptoms of Illness
Date:
11/24/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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.
Kids Deserve A Safe Place to Grow: Reporting and Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
Date:
11/24/2008
Hours:
3
City:
Carson City
Time:
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Karen Mack
Location:
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Location Address:
2621 Northgate Lane Ste. 15, Carson City, Carson City
Phone
: (775) 887-2252
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.
Nevada Pre-K Standards: Focus on Mathematics
Date:
11/25/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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 the day of the workshop.
Core Knowledge Area:
Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary:
This workshop is focused on developmentally appropriate hands-on math activities for teachers in Early Care and Education programs based on the Nevada Pre-K Standards.
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Date:
11/25/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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.
Child-Centered Lesson Planning
Date:
11/25/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Sarah Heryla
Location:
CCDP
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.
Ages and Stages II
Date:
11/25/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Raquel De Forest
Location:
UNLV 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 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.
Etapas y Edades (Ages and Stages)
Date:
11/25/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
10:00 AM-12:00 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) 387-5437
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.
More Signing with Young Children
Date:
11/25/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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
Pre-registration required by 11/21/2008.
Core Knowledge Area:
Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary:
Participants will increase their growing knowledge of signing to include signs for preschool age children. New signs learned will include the alphabet and numbers, as well as signs for songs we will learn. This class is a continuation of “Sign with Your Babies” and it is strongly recommended that you have taken that class or some signing experience.
Is it About You, Me or Us? Using Inclusive Language in the Classroom to Regard All Children
Date:
11/25/2008
Hours:
1
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
7:30 AM-8:30 AM
Trainer Name:
Ikaika Regidor
Location:
UNLV / CSUN Preschool
Location Address:
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy Box 3004, Las Vegas, Clark
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area:
Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary:
Attendees will be provided with strategies for using inclusive language as a means to regard all children, this includes cultural background, family structure, pre-bias assumptions and disabilities.
Data Collection - Preparing Ourselves for November Conferences
Date:
11/26/2008
Hours:
1
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
7:00 AM-8:00 AM
Trainer Name:
Yamila De Oliveira
Location:
UNLV Preschool
Location Address:
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Eileen Quinn
Phone
: (702) 895-3779
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area:
Observation and Assessment
Training Summary:
In this training data collection in the classroom will be discussed. Participants will gain information on anecdotes, ouch reports, fine motor assessments, journaling and cutting.
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Part 1
Date:
12/1/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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 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.
CPR and First Aid
Sponsor:
CPR Connections
Date:
12/1/2008
Hours:
3
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location:
Child Care and Development Program
Location Address:
2500 W. Washington AVe, Las Vegas, 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
Sign with Your Babies
Date:
12/1/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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:
Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary:
Participants will learn basic sign language to assist with communication to non-verbal children.
Detective T is on the Case: Understanding Temperament
Sponsor:
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Date:
12/1/2008
Hours:
3
City:
North Las Vegas
Time:
12:30 PM-3:30 PM
Trainer(s):
Murial Sanders
Location:
N. Las Vegas Recreation Center
Location Address:
1638 N. Bruce St., North Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Terri Brownell
Phone
: (702) 222-3130
Cost
: $5.00
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. (Payment for classes with fees must be mailed with registration.) You will only be contacted if the class is full. Please no children.
Core Knowledge Area:
Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary:
Participants will learn the following: temperament is a person's natural tendency to respond; traits begin to appear in the first few months of life; traits remain fairly consistent throughout life; traits are neither good nor bad; how to respond to children; the importance of accepting children as they are.
Educating Meth-Affected Children - Part 2
Sponsor:
The Children's Cabinet
Date:
12/1/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Reno
Time:
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer(s):
Margaret Shelton
Location:
The Children's Cabinet
Location Address:
1090 S. Rock Boulevard, Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Jenny Spencer
Phone
: (775) 856-6200
Cost
: $7.00
Pre-registration required by 11/24/2008.
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.
Core Knowledge Area:
Human Growth and Development
Training Summary:
Learn how Nevada’s most frequently encountered illegal drug is affecting children in your care. This is part of a two-part series.
Director Orientation Training
Sponsor:
Clark County Dept. of Business License Child Care Licensing Office
Date:
12/1/2008
Hours:
4
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location:
Government Center
Location Address:
500 S Grand Central Pkwy, OCD, 1st Floor, Training Room #3, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Alma Clemente
Phone
: (702) 455-3894
No Charge
Registration Info:
Registration deadline is one week prior to date of training. Training is open to centers/directors licensed by Clark County only.
Core Knowledge Area:
Management & Administration
Training Summary:
Four hour training to increase Director’s understanding of child care regulations as they relate to health and safety in ECE environments, developmentally appropriate curriculum and the administration of child care centers.
The Optimal Preschool Classroom
Date:
12/1/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Toyya Glass
Location:
La Petite Academy
Location Address:
2121 Harbor Island Drive, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Toyya Glass
Phone
: (702) 255-5657
Cost
: $10.00
Core Knowledge Area:
Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary:
Participants will learn how to evaluate the organization, flow and mood of the preschool classroom and how to make adjustments to improve the overall environment. Topics to be discussed include; knowing the young learner, the model classroom environment, first impressions and more.
Healthy Hand Washing in the Preschool Classroom
Date:
12/2/2008
Hours:
1
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Trainer Name:
Toyya Glass
Location:
La Petite Academy
Location Address:
2121 Harbor Island Drive, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Toyya Glass
Phone
: (775) 255-5657
Cost
: $5.00
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Participants will discuss the importance of hand washing in the preschool classroom. Topics to be discussed include; why hands should be washed, how to wash hands correctly, activities to engage children in hand washing and how to implement classroom routines that promote healthy hand washing.
Dental Health in the Classroom
Date:
12/2/2008
Hours:
1
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Toyya Glass
Location:
La Petite Academy
Location Address:
2121 Harbor Island Drive, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Toyya Glass
Phone
: (702) 255-5657
Cost
: $5.00
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Participants will learn how to bring dental health into their classroom. Topics include: songs, finger plays, science activities and discussions on making Dental Health an everyday part of the classroom experience.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Date:
12/2/2008
Hours:
1
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
8:30 PM-9:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Toyya Glass
Location:
La Petite Academy
Location Address:
2121 Harbor Island Drive, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Toyya Glass
Phone
: (702) 255-5657
Cost
: $5.00
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Participants will explore Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Topics to be discussed include the following; symptoms of SIDS, causes, prevention, statistics, sleep problems, SIDS resources and, how SIDS policies apply to NECPA accreditation.
Communication with Young Children
Date:
12/2/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
2:00 PM-4:00 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 gain an understanding of how language and literacy develop and learn ways to promote these important skills.
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
Date:
12/2/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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.
ECE/CDA Professional Series: Introduction
Date:
12/2/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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) 387-0985
No Charge
Registration Info:
Registration deadline is day of class.
Core Knowledge Area:
Leadership & Professional Development
Training Summary:
This training is an introduction to the field of Early Childhood Education. We will discuss the different aspects of the early childhood profession, the different jobs within the field, what education it takes for these positions, etc. We will discuss the CDA Credentialing Program.
Infant/Child/Adult CPR and Basic Life Support
Date:
12/2/2008
Hours:
2.5
City:
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:
Discount given if taken with First Aid.
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:
12/2/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Sparks
Time:
8:30 PM-10:30 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:
Discount given if taken with CRP.
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
Recognizing Abuse and Neglect (In Spanish)
Date:
12/2/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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 is 48 hours prior to date of training.
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Recognizing types of abuse, sexual, emotional, physical, and neglect, shaken baby syndrome, verbal abuse, sexual worksheet, prevention, protecting children and myself as a mandated reporter.
Musica y Monimientos (Music & Movement) - In Spanish
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
6:00 PM-8:00 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:
Registration deadline is 2 days prior to the training.
Core Knowledge Area:
Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary:
Participants will learn the importance of music and movement and how it supports developing skills. Participants will sing and listen to a variety of music and discuss how it can be used in their environments. We will also discuss home made instruments.
Basic First Aid
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Reno
Time:
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Kristan Erving
Location:
Hawc Clinic
Location Address:
1055 S. Wells Ave, Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Kristan
Phone
: (775) 786-4277
Cost
: $25.00
Registration Info:
Cost: Christmas Crunch Time Special for the months of November and December: $25 or $33 for Both CPR and First Aid - ** You must mention The Nevada Registry when reserving your spot to receive discount
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Learn basic first aid in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. This course will show you how to respond properly and safely in any emergency situation. This course covers choking emergencies, head injuries, bleeding, seizures, asthma emergencies, severe allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke and much more! This course will help prepare you for any emergency situation.
Music with a Purpose
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Raquel De Forest
Location:
UNLV Child Care and Development Program
Location Address:
2500 W. Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Child Care Assistance Division
Phone
: (702) 387-0985
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.
Autism
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
10:00 AM-12:00 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:
Deadline is 2 days prior to training.
Core Knowledge Area:
Human Growth and Development
Training Summary:
Characteristics of Autism, diagnosis, and therapies will be discussed. Community resources will also be provided.
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Part 2
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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.
Social Emotional
Sponsor:
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
3
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Trainer(s):
Nicole Carter
Location:
University of nevada Cooperative Extension
Location Address:
8050 Paradise Rd. #100, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Terri Brownell
Phone
: (702) 222-3130
Cost
: $10.00
Registration Info:
Participants must register by mail. We do not accept phone registration. Participants will be registered once payment is received. The cost of the training includes Detective T is on the Case; Understanding Temperament and Temperament & Behavior. 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:
Human Growth and Development
Training Summary:
Participants will be introduced to the social emotional development of children birth to 5 years old. Topics include: brain development, caring routines, safety, dealing with difficult behaviors (biting, hitting, crying) and activity ideas.
Medication Administration
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
1
City:
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.
Basic First Aid
Sponsor:
Northern Nevada Child Care Association
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Sparks
Time:
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location:
Imagination Station Learning Center
Location Address:
1410 Iratcabal Drive, Sparks, Washoe
Contact Info:
Chera Wolfe
Phone
: (775) 425-3550
Cost
: $30.00
Registration Info:
Cost is $25.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members (If taken w/ CPR: $40 for members, $45 for non-members). Payment is non-refundable. Registration must be completed 2 weeks prior to class or a $5.00 late fee will apply. DO NOT call Imagination Station for any reason. Contact Chera at 425-3550. Instructor: Sheri Blackwell
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.
Positive Behavioral Interventions
Sponsor:
Nevada P.E.P.
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
3
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
6:00 PM-9:00 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: Flo LaRoy
Core Knowledge Area:
Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary:
This workshop will introduce Participants to “A New Way of Thinking” by focusing on the “Why’s” of behavior. It will provide an overview of the concepts of functional assessment and positive interventions. A person centered plan will serve as a foundation for developing long term supports for an individual with challenging behavior.
Temperament and Behavior
Sponsor:
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
2.5
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer(s):
Murial Sanders
Location:
Silver Mesa Recreation Center
Location Address:
4025 Allen Lane, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Terri Brownell
Phone
: (702) 222-3130
Cost
: $5.00
Registration Info:
Participants must register by FAX, mail or email. We do not accept phone registration. To register for free classes FAX registration request to: (702) 222-3100 -or- email to 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. You will only be contacted if the class is full. Please no children.
Core Knowledge Area:
Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary:
This workshop defines temperament and how it affects behavior. Learn about nine temperament traits including: Intensity, Persistence, Sensitivity, Perceptiveness and Adaptability. Gain and understanding of children's temperament and your own temperament and how to teach children to interact in a positive manner.
Early Literacy
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Toyya Glass
Location:
La Petite Academy
Location Address:
2121 Harbor Island Drive, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Toyya Glass
Phone
: (702) 255-5671
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area:
Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary:
Participants will explore early literacy. Topics to be discussed include how to apply early literacy techniques to the classroom, how songs and poems aid in teaching early literacy, rhythm, music and movement, ideas that are meaningful to children, how early literacy applies to NECPA accreditation and more.
Save a Life! CPR for Adults, Infants and Children
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
2.5
City:
Reno
Time:
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Kristan Erving
Location:
HAWC Clinic
Location Address:
1055 S. Wells Ave, Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Kristan
Phone
: (775) 786-4277
Cost
: $25.00
Registration Info:
Cost: Christmas Crunch Time Special for the months of November and December: $25 or $33 for Both CPR and First Aid - ** You must mention The Nevada Registry when reserving your spot to receive discount
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
CPR for adults, infants and children; relieving a foreign body airway obstruction; proper use of barrier devices.
See it, Say it, Play it: Language Development for Young Children
Date:
12/3/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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:
Deadline for registration is day of workshop.
Core Knowledge Area:
Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary:
This workshop will show ways to include and encourage language arts within the daily routine. We will learn the predictable stages of language development and have an introduction to the pre-k standards. We will do some group activities that can meet the pre-k standards for language and early literacy.
See it, Say it, Play it: Language Development for Young Children
Date:
12/4/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Carson City
Time:
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Karen Mack
Location:
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Location Address:
2621 Northgate Lane, Ste. 15, Carson City, Carson City
Phone
: (775) 887-2252
No Charge
Registration Info:
Deadline for registration is day of workshop.
Core Knowledge Area:
Environment & Curriculum
Training Summary:
This workshop will show ways to include and encourage language arts within the daily routine. We will learn the predictable stages of language development and have an introduction to the pre-k standards. We will do some group activities that can meet the pre-k standards for language and early literacy.
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Sponsor:
Washoe County Social Services
Date:
12/4/2008
Hours:
2.5
City:
Reno
Time:
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Location:
Washoe County Commissioners' Chamber, Bldg. A, Washoe County Complex
Location Address:
1001 East 9th Street, Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Jennifer Bascom
Phone
: (775) 337-4400
No Charge
Registration Info:
The contents of this workshop are not suitable for children. Any attendee who brings children will not be able to stay for the workshop and will not receive child care training hours. Seating limited to 125 attendees on a first come, first serve basis. Trainer(s): Rebecca Tackett and Pierra Marche
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
The workshop provides introductory information. Topics covered include reporting guidelines, legal definitions and physical and behavioral signs and symptoms of child abuse, neglect and sexual abuse (includes slide presentation). We will also discuss the Child Protective Service process and what happens from the time a report is received until conclusion of Washoe County’s involvement with a family. Guidelines for mandated reporting will also be discussed.
Signs and Symptoms of Illness
Date:
12/4/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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
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.
Toys 101: What's Appropriate
Date:
12/4/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
1:00 PM-3:00 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.
Nutrition
Date:
12/5/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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.
Working with Children Who are Angry/Aggressive
Date:
12/5/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Laura Nearhood
Location:
UNLV Child Care and Development Program
Location Address:
2500 W. Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, Clark
Phone
: (702) 387-5437
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area:
Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary:
Strategies for working with children who are angry and/or aggressive will be explored.
Ages and Stages I
Date:
12/5/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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) 387-0985
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.
Introduction to Yoga for the Special Child
Sponsor:
The Children's Cabinet
Date:
12/5/2008
Hours:
1.5
City:
Reno
Time:
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Location:
The Yoga Center
Location Address:
720 Tahoe Street #C, Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Jenny Spencer
Phone
: (775) 856-6200
Cost
: $7.00
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.
Core Knowledge Area:
Human Growth and Development
Training Summary:
This class is designed specifically to benefit children with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities and other developmental delays.
CPR and First Aid
Sponsor:
CPR Connections
Date:
12/6/2008
Hours:
3
City:
Henderson
Time:
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location:
Valley View Recreation Center
Location Address:
500 Harris Street, Henderson, Clark
Phone
: (702) 269-1770
Cost
: $30.00
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
Pediatric First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR
Sponsor:
Medic One, Inc.
Date:
12/6/2008
Hours:
4
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Location:
24 Hour Fitness
Location Address:
2090 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Hope Rocho
Phone
: (702) 891-0201
Cost
: $35.00
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Learn what to do in an emergency. A practical skills class using demonstrations and hands-on practice to teach adult-child-infant CPR and First Aid. Each participant will receive latex gloves and microshield for practice.
Basic First Aid
Date:
12/6/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Sparks
Time:
11:30 AM-1:30 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:
Discount given if taken with CRP.
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:
12/6/2008
Hours:
2.5
City:
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:
Discount given if taken with First Aid.
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.
Save a Life! CPR for Adults, Infants and Children
Date:
12/6/2008
Hours:
2.5
City:
Sparks
Time:
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Kristan Erving
Location:
Sparks Family YMCA
Location Address:
880 Baring Blvd., Sparks, Washoe
Contact Info:
Kristan
Phone
: (775) 786-4277
Cost
: $25.00
Registration Info:
SPECIAL: $25 or $33 for both CPR and First Aid.
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
CPR for adults, infants and children; relieving a foreign body airway obstruction; proper use of barrier devices.
Basic First Aid
Date:
12/6/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Sparks
Time:
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Kristan Erving
Location:
Sparks Family YMCA
Location Address:
880 Baring Blvd., Sparks, Washoe
Contact Info:
Kristan
Phone
: (775) 786-4277
Cost
: $25.00
Registration Info:
SPECIAL: $25 or $33 for both CPR and First Aid.
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Learn basic first aid in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. This course will show you how to respond properly and safely in any emergency situation. This course covers choking emergencies, head injuries, bleeding, seizures, asthma emergencies, severe allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke and much more! This course will help prepare you for any emergency situation.
Virtual Pre-K/Parental Involvement Program
Date:
12/6/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Reno
Time:
8:15 AM-10:15 AM
Trainer Name:
Rechelle Murillo
Location:
Professional Development Building
Location Address:
680 South Rock Blvd., Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Rechelle Murillo
Phone
: (775) 327-5632
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area:
Family & Community Relationships
Training Summary:
Come be a part of this new and exciting program for parents, childcare providers and family childcare providers. This workshop will feature new ideas and hands-on activities to use in the home or classroom.
Basic First Aid
Date:
12/7/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Reno
Time:
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Trainer Name:
Kristan Erving
Location:
Gymboree
Location Address:
3987 South McCarran Boulevard (at Longley and McCarran), Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Kristan
Phone
: (775) 786-4277
Cost
: $25.00
Registration Info:
SPECIAL: $25 or $33 for both CPR and First Aid.
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
Learn basic first aid in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. This course will show you how to respond properly and safely in any emergency situation. This course covers choking emergencies, head injuries, bleeding, seizures, asthma emergencies, severe allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke and much more! This course will help prepare you for any emergency situation.
Save a Life! CPR for Adults, Infants and Children
Date:
12/7/2008
Hours:
2.5
City:
Reno
Time:
3:00 PM-5:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Kristan Erving
Location:
Gymboree
Location Address:
3987 South McCarran Boulevard (at Longley and McCarran), Reno, Washoe
Contact Info:
Kristan
Phone
: (775) 786-4277
Cost
: $25.00
Registration Info:
SPECIAL: $25 or $33 for both CPR and First Aid.
Core Knowledge Area:
Health, Nutrition & Safety
Training Summary:
CPR for adults, infants and children; relieving a foreign body airway obstruction; proper use of barrier devices.
Self Esteem for Young Children
Date:
12/8/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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 Ave., Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Shirley Stewart
Phone
: (702) 387-5437
No Charge
Core Knowledge Area:
Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary:
Participants will gain an understanding of self esteem and how to promote a positive self image in young children.
Family Style Dining
Date:
12/8/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Trainer Name:
Toyya Glass
Location:
La Petite Academy
Location Address:
2121 Harbor Island Drive, Las Vegas, Clark
Contact Info:
Toyya Glass
Phone
: (702) 255-5657
Cost
: $10.00
Core Knowledge Area:
Positive Interactions and Guidance
Training Summary:
Participants will discuss "Family Style Dining". Topics to be covered include; what is family style dining, why it is important, how to involve every age group, common obstacles and how to overcome them and more.
ECE - Better Serving Our Customers
Date:
12/8/2008
Hours:
2
City:
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.
Signs and Symptoms of Illness
Date:
12/8/2008
Hours:
2
City:
Las Vegas
Time:
1:00 PM-3:00 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:
