Provider Resources
Training Resources:
Training is available state wide for child care providers.
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Georgia Child Care Training Calendar and Professional Development Registry - The Child Care Training Calendar will allow you to search for upcoming trainings in your area. The Professional Development Registry is a place for providers to document and monitor their continuing education and professional progress. www.training.decal.ga.gov
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Or, you can request a Training Calendar/Flyer from your local CCR&R. You can determine which CCR&R serves your area by going to the Contact Page and contacting the appropriate agency for a copy of their newsletter/training calendar.
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Below is the monthly training calendar for Region 4 – CCR&R of Southwest GA at Albany:
| Date/Time/Hours | Class Title | Instructor | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday
May 26, 2012 8:30 am-3:30 pm 6 State Approved Hrs |
Purple, Red, Green, or Blue! I Am So In Love With You! This course will equip teachers and administrators with fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children of diverse backgrounds. Bullying is a NO, NO! Learn the causes and effects of bullying and learn prevention techniques and strategies to use in your classroom. DAP - Developmentally Appropriate Practice Learn what children should know and do and how to select developmentally appropriate materials for children. | Shelia Thomas |
Darton College 2400 Gillionville Road Building J, Room 115 Albany, GA 31707 | $ 30 |
| Saturday
June 2, 2012 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 4 State Approved Hrs |
Infant/Toddler Training: Social Emotional Milestones, Responsive Care-giving and Identity Learn to define and indentify the social-emotional milestones for infants and toddlers and how responsive caregivers help support this development. ECE-4 More that Just Routines Learn to understand how routines are used as part of the curriculum for infant and toddler learning. ECE-4 | Kim Davis |
Darton College 2400 Gillionville Road Building J, Room 128 Albany, Ga 31707 | FREE |
| Saturday
June 2, 2012 8:30 am-3:30 pm 6 State Approved Hrs |
Transportation and Supervision Learn proper techniques to provide safe transportation and supervision in a child care setting. ECE-6 Food Preparation & Nutrition Planning Learn about nutritional needs of young children by reviewing ESDA food guideline and techniques on planning proper meals. ECE-1 | Lequrica Gaskins |
Crisp County Extension Office 110 W. 13th Street Cordele, GA 31015 | $30 |
| Thursday
June 7, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 2 State Approved Hrs |
Thinking Inside the Box: Creating Prop Boxes to Enhance Dramatic Play Learn developmental benefits to dramatic play and how to create prop boxes that enhance the classroom. ECE-3 | Dana McCord |
Orchard Rise Child Enrichment Center 287 W. Dykes Street Cochran, GA 31014 | $10 |
| Thursday
June 7, 2012 6pm-8pm 2 State Approved Hrs |
Module 1: Count Me In! Including All Children Learn how children can de included, accepted and valued in an age-appropriate setting by using all necessary supports and services. ECE-6 | Sharon Pilkinton |
Brookfield Academy 409 Brookfield Road Valdosta, GA 31602 | FREE |
| Saturday
June 9, 2012 8:30 am-3:30 pm 6 State Approved Hrs |
Early Childhood Curriculum: The Roadmap for Learning Learn how to refine or develop developmentally appropriate concepts to use in ensuring that the curriculum serves as a roadmap for guiding early learning. ECE-6 Supervision 411: Target Age Group 3-4 Years Understand and implement developmentally appropriate language and apply basic supervision to provide a safe environment for children and teachers according to NAEYC standards. ECE-1, 2, 4, 5, 7 | Jeanette Lucas |
Brookfield Academy 409 Brookfield Road Valdosta, GA 31602 | $30 |
| Saturday
June 9, 2012 8:30 am-3:30 pm 6 State Approved Hrs |
Go Away Stress! Learn techniques on how to recognize, address and manage your own stress and stress in the classroom. ECE-4 Look What Came Out of Your Mouth! Communication to Build Childhood Confidence and Intellect Understand how "imprinting" can shape a child negatively or positively and explore new ways to communicate old patterns. ECE-4 Infants and Tots Earlier Readers Program Learn fun ways to promote language and reading with infants & toddlers. ECE-1 | Lori Sugarman |
Darton College 2400 Gillionville Road Building J, Room 128 Albany, GA 31707 | $30 |
| Tuesday
June 12, 2012 7 pm - 8 pm 1 State Approved Hrs |
Leadership in Early Childhood Settings Learn to identify your leadership style, describe leadership competencies and apply them to situations in child care programs. ADM-9 | Polly Raike |
North Highland Church 7330 Whittlesey Road Columbus, GA 31909 | $5 |
| Tuesday
June 12, 2012 7 pm -9 pm 2 State Approved Hrs |
Positive Discipline Learn effective techniques that support social and emotional development within the classroom while providing positive guidance throughout the day. ECE-4 | Cassie Thompson |
Christian Life Learning Center 220 McCormich Ave Hawkinsville, GA 31036 *Warner Robins Area Training* | $10 |
| Tuesday
June 12, 2012 7 pm -9 pm 2 State Approved Hrs |
Positive Discipline Learn effective techniques that support social and emotional development within the classroom while providing positive guidance throughout the day. ECE-4 | Cindy Fick |
Imagination Station One 2000 Lockwood Ave Columbus, GA 31906 | $10 |
| Thursday
June 14, 2012 6pm-8pm 2 State Approved Hrs |
Module 2: I Can Do It, You Can Do It Learn how children can be included, accepted and values in an age-appropriate setting by using all necessary supports and services. | Sharon Pilkinton |
Brookfield Academy 409 Brookfield Road Valdosta, GA 31602 | FREE |
| Thursday
June 14, 2012 7 pm -9 pm 2 State Approved Hrs |
Developing Leadership through Communication Directors, Administrators, and Lead Teachers: Learn how to enhance your leadership skills through verbal and nonverbal communication and improve staff communication. ADM-9 | Jeanette Lucas |
Darton College 2400 Gillionville Road Building J, Room 128 Albany, GA 31707 | $10 |
| Saturday
June 16, 2012 9:00 am - 2:30 pm 2.5 State Approved Hrs |
Fire Safety Required every three years. ECE-1 | Gwen Mitchell-Jennings |
Darton College 2400 Gillionville Road Building J, Room 128 Albany, GA 31707 | $25 |
| Saturday
June 16, 2012 9:00 am - 2:30 pm 5 State Approved Hrs |
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Math Fun Has Just Begun! More than counting 1-10, explore early math concepts, how to teach them, and create a math lesson plan with fun, simple center activities, ECE-3 Purple, Red, Green, or Blue! I Am So In Love With You! This course equips teachers and administrators with fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children of diverse backgrounds. ECE-4, SAC-4, ADM-1 | Shelia Thomas |
Open Door Community House 2405 Second Ave Columbus, GA 31901 | $25 |
| Tuesday
June 26, 2012 7 pm -9 pm 2 State Approved Hrs |
Puppets and More Puppets! Learn the benefits of using puppets to make classroom come alive. ECE-3 | Rhonda Morway |
North Highland Church 7300 Whittlesey Road Columbus, GA 31909 | $10 |
