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 |
| 06/20 (Wed.), 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Block Party! The value of block play for young children |
Blocks are wonderful open-ended play material for children of all ages. We will explore the valuable learning opportunities that come from playing with blocks, and we will spend time exploring a variety of different types of blocks. Participants will have the opportunity to apply to have a family Block Party at your program! | $10 | 2 hrs. | Katie Krause - katie.krause@unl.edu |
| 07/09 (Mon.), 1:30 – 4:00 pm | ServSafe Food Handlers Class Download the Flyer |
This course is certified by the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe® Food Handler Program and is good in Douglas-Sarpy Counties for two years. The class consists of: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-Contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitation. At the end of the class a short test will be given, and you will leave with your certificate. | $15 | 2 hrs. | Nancy Urbanec - nurbanec1@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.