Early Childhood Education Professional Development Programs
2018 Training Dates
The Douglas-Sarpy Learning Child Team offers several Early Child Professional Development programs throughout the year. All classes are preapproved by NDE for DHHS In Service hours.
| Date | Time | Topic | Description | Cost | In-Service | Contact |
| 09/05, 09/26, 10/17 (all 3 dates are required) | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Go NAP SACC Training Download the Flyer |
Go Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (NAP SACC) is designed to promote healthy child development by supporting healthy eating and physical activity for the children in your care. Go NAP SACC focuses on 5 main health areas: breastfeeding & infant feeding, child nutrition, infant & child physical activity, outdoor play & learning and screen time. Please Note: Six free in-service hours will be awarded when each team lead completes the post-assessment which is typically 3-6 months after the training. Due to special funding, this training is offered at no cost to attendees. | Free | 6 hrs. | Audra Losey - alosey2@unl.edu Pre-register Here |
| 10/16 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Exploring Outdoor Learning Environments | $10 | 2 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu | |
| 11/08 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Hurry up and Wait – Rethinking Circle Time and the Daily Schedule | $10 | 2 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu | |
| 12/13 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Creating a Makers Space in Your Program | $10 | 2 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu | |
Early Childhood Development training is held at the Nebraska Extension Office in Douglas-Sarpy Counties at 8015 W. Center Rd. Omaha, NE 68124. A minimal class fee is charged to cover costs. Preregistration is strongly recommended, due to small class sizes.
Classes are held at the Douglas County Extension Office, 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124. For more information, contact Katie Krause at (402) 444-7804, katie.krause@unl.edu, or fill out and submit the form below.