2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19 | 6:15 – 8:15 pm | Real Colors®, for the Early Childhood Educator | Presented in a fast, fun, interactive format, Real Colors® participants learn to quickly identify their own temperament –or “color”- and that of others. Using this powerful knowledge, participants develop more effective communication skills and build better relationships with adults and children in and out of the workplace. | $15 | 2.5 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
| 02/21, 02/28, 03/14 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Go NAP SACC(attendance is required at all 3 dates of the training series) | 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. It is intended for providers that care for children birth to 5 years of age. Ideally, child care centers will bring a team to the training, consisting of the director/assistant-director and your lead teachers for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. | No Cost | 6 hrs. | Audra Losey - alosey2@unl.eduorRegister Here |
| 03/05 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | 4-H 101 for Out of School Time staff | Looking for more activities for our school aged youth to participate in? Look no further than the Nebraska 4-H program! 4-H is often thought of as having to do with farming and livestock, something that only youth in rural communities participate in. 4-H is SO much more than that! There are amazing resources available for hands-on activities for children ages 5 and up in a wide variety of topic areas such as sewing, crafts, STEM, baking, robotics…the list goes on and on. During this session, we will be sharing just a sampling of some of the projects that can be done through 4-H and providing information about how to start a 4-H club as part of your out of school time program. This is a fantastic way to engage your school aged youth with fun, engaging and educational experiences this summer, and year round! | $10 | 2 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
| 03/18 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Look Who’s Hatching | Hatching out chicks is a wonderful experience for young children. During this session, we will review the Look Who’s Hatching curriculum from Nebraska Extension, and learn how to implement the curriculum in your program. Participants will have the opportunity to hatch chicks in their own program for a small additional cost. (Please note, licensing DOES permit the hatching of chicks in childcare programs, and we return the chicks to the farm at the end of the program. You will not be violating licensing regulations by participating in this program, nor will you have to find homes for chicks at the end). | $10 | 2 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
| 04/03 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Introduction to CHIME Program for Childcare Providers (must attend this class in order to attend 7 weekly sessions) | CHIME (Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators) Program for Childcare Providers provides education and guidance on how to incorporate mindfulness and reflective practice into your daily routine, teaching and caregiving. Engaging in mindfulness and reflective practice has many benefits for health and well-being of both providers and young children — including reduced stress, improved emotion management, better sleep quality, increased focus and attention, and enhanced relationships. | $10 | 2 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
| 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Weekly CHIME Program for Childcare Providers (optional, but if attending, must attend all 7 sessions) | CHIME (Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators) Program for Childcare Providers provides education and guidance on how to incorporate mindfulness and reflective practice into your daily routine, teaching and caregiving. Engaging in mindfulness and reflective practice has many benefits for health and well-being of both providers and young children — including reduced stress, improved emotion management, better sleep quality, increased focus and attention, and enhanced relationships. | $75 | 14 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
| 05/02, 05/09, 05/16 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Go NAP SACC(attendance is required at all 3 dates of the training series) | 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. It is intended for providers that care for children birth to 5 years of age. Ideally, child care centers will bring a team to the training, consisting of the director/assistant-director and your lead teachers for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. | No Cost | 6 hrs. | Audra Losey - alosey2@unl.eduorRegister Here |
| 05/23 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Exploring Nature with Young Children (will meet at Pipal Park) | There are numerous benefits to getting children outside, but what do we actually do once we are outside? During this interactive session, we will go through the basics of one of our ‘nature play days’. Participants will engage in a variety of hands-on nature based activities. This class will meet at Pipal Park, just to the East of the Nebraska Extension. | $10 | 2 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
| 08/29, 09/05, 09/12 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Go NAP SACC(attendance is required at all 3 dates of the training series) | 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. It is intended for providers that care for children birth to 5 years of age. Ideally, child care centers will bring a team to the training, consisting of the director/assistant-director and your lead teachers for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. | No Cost | 6 hrs. | Audra Losey - alosey2@unl.eduorRegister Here |
| 10/17, 10/24, 11/07 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Go NAP SACC(attendance is required at all 3 dates of the training series) | 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. It is intended for providers that care for children birth to 5 years of age. Ideally, child care centers will bring a team to the training, consisting of the director/assistant-director and your lead teachers for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. | No Cost | 6 hrs. | Audra Losey - alosey2@unl.eduorRegister Here |
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.