The single best way to address challenging behaviors in young children today is to take steps to make sure that they never occur. While there is no universal magic wand for preventing challenging behaviors, there are several early intervention strategies that prevent challenging behaviors. These strategies include: (a) knowing yourself and your temperament, (b) scheduling, and (c) implementing rules, rituals, and routines.  In this training gain strategies and resources to help in classroom management and help be more proactive with children with challenging behaviors. All participants must attend all 4 parts to receive registry credit. Part 1: 1/9/2024 6:30-8:30 pm at Main Office Part 2: 3/12/24 6:30-8:30 pm at Main Office Part 3: 5/14/24 6:30-8:30 pm at Main Office Part 4: 7/11/24 6:30-8:30 at Main Office

This training is both instructional and participatory for all attendees.  The attendees will learn and practice skills in CPR and First Aid for Infants, Children, and Adults.  This training will prepare the attendee to be able to utilize the skills necessary to effectively respond in an emergency situation.  The Trainer is certified by the American Red Cross Association. This training is only for Ebenezer employees.

Effective early literacy instruction provides children with developmentally appropriate settings, materials, experiences, and social support that encourage early forms of reading and writing to flourish and develop. Step into a world of discovery when you link literacy and play to make your activities more meaningful and enjoyable for children. Learn to create and connect literacy to all areas of your classroom from art to social studies and more! In this learning track you will learn ways to elevate your literacy time to incorporate new interactive ways to use literacy props, flannel boards, writing activities and more. Part 1: January 25, 2024 6:30-8 pm Part 2: February 15, 2024 6:30-8 pm Part 3: March 28, 2024 6:30-8 pm  

Attendees will learn how adult trauma and complex emotions can impact interactions with children. We'll do a refresher on the impact of trauma in the body and briefly discuss how patterns of trauma and trauma response can be passed down between generations. We'll then explore how adults and children co-regulate with one another and I will introduce the concepts of mirror neurons and polyvagel theory. We'll end with some actual strategies and tips to take with them. Part 1: January 31, 2024 6:30-8:30 pm at Oak Creek Part 2: February 28, 2024 6:30-8:30 pm at Oak Creek

The purpose of this learning track is to deepen the book study participant's understanding of the power of the current early childhood topics. This will give educators an opportunity to discuss what they are learning and to apply it to their context and space. As they critically reflect on their practice in meaningful and relevant ways, this professional learning experience can be transformative.  Book to be used will be based on interest of those participating. Part 1: February 7, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm - this event is virtual Part 2: March 6, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm - this event is virtual Part 3: April 3, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm - this event is virtual Part 4: May 8, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm - this event is virtual l

Effective early literacy instruction provides children with developmentally appropriate settings, materials, experiences, and social support that encourage early forms of reading and writing to flourish and develop. Step into a world of discovery when you link literacy and play to make your activities more meaningful and enjoyable for children. Learn to create and connect literacy to all areas of your classroom from art to social studies and more! In this learning track you will learn ways to elevate your literacy time to incorporate new interactive ways to use literacy props, flannel boards, writing activities and more. Part 1: January 25, 2024 6:30-8 pm Part 2: February 15, 2024 6:30-8 pm Part 3: March 28, 2024 6:30-8 pm  

Attendees will learn how adult trauma and complex emotions can impact interactions with children. We'll do a refresher on the impact of trauma in the body and briefly discuss how patterns of trauma and trauma response can be passed down between generations. We'll then explore how adults and children co-regulate with one another and I will introduce the concepts of mirror neurons and polyvagel theory. We'll end with some actual strategies and tips to take with them. Part 1: January 31, 2024 6:30-8:30 pm at Oak Creek Part 2: February 28, 2024 6:30-8:30 pm at Oak Creek