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The Importance of Child’s Play in Preschool Education

Presenter: Debbie Cooper, Child Care Education Services
January 29, 2025 ~ 6:30pm-8:30pm ~ Tyrrell Washington Partnership for Children
Cost: $20 – 2 CHC’s.

This course focuses on the critical role of play in preschool settings, its impact on child development, and how
to effectively incorporate play-based learning activities into their teaching practices. This is a 2-day training

Please RSVP to twchildcarerr@gmail.com for further information in regards to this virtual training.

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ITS-SIDS

Presenter: Brenda Drake, CCR&R Coordinator, TWPFC
February 6, 2025 ~ 6:30pm-8:30pm – Tyrrell Washington Partnership for Children
Cost: $5 – 2 CHC’s

This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information
about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in bed to sleep, and other “Best
Practices” recommendations. During the workshop, participants will get the needed information to create a
Safe Sleep Policy, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Participants also will be
walked through how to do an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.

Please RSVP to twchildcarerr@gmail.com for further information in regards to this virtual training.

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Effective Leadership Strategies

Presenter: Debbie Cooper, Child Care Education Services
February 26 and 27, 2025 ~ 6:30 pm-8 pm ~ Tyrrell Washiington Partnership for Children
Cost: $30 – 3 CHC’s. This is a 2-day training (1.5-hours each night)

This training will review what leadership is and how effective leaders deal with management issues and inspire
their staff and team excel. By the conclusion of this training, participants will understand their leadership type
and will identify several strategies to become better leaders withing their role.

Please RSVP to twchildcarerr@gmail.com for further information in regards to this virtual training.

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ITS-SIDS

Presenter: Brenda Drake, CCR&R Coordinator, TWPFC
March 6, 2025 ~ 6:30pm-8:30pm – (Virtual).
Cost: $5 – 2 CHC’s

This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information
about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in bed to sleep, and other “Best
Practices” recommendations. During the workshop, participants will get the needed information to create a
Safe Sleep Policy, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Participants also will be
walked through how to do an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.

Please RSVP to twchildcarerr@gmail.com for further information in regards to this virtual training.

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Playground Safety

Presenter: Angela Pate, Craven Smart Start
March 13, 2025 ~ 6pm-8:30pm (Virtual)
Cost: $15 – 2.5 CHC’s

Outdoor play encourages movement and physical activity that is stimulating for children’s development and
learning. Playground safety training addresses playground safety hazards playground supervision, maintenance,
general upkeep of the outdoor area, and age developmentally appropriate playground equipment. This training
offers a practical and educational interpretation of North Carolina Child Care Commission’s playground safety
rules and how to conduct a playground audit. Requires 3-hours indoor training instruction wth 1-hour on an
actual outdoor playground site. Must have at least one person at each facility certified.

Please RSVP to twchildcarerr@gmail.com for further information in regards to this virtual training.

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ITS-SIDS

Presenter: Brenda Drake, CCR&R Coordinator, TWPFC
April 1, 2025 ~ 6pm-8pm ~ Tyrrell Washington Partnership for Children
Cost: $5 – 2 CHC’s

This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information
about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in bed to sleep, and other “Best
Practices” recommendations. During the workshop, participants will get the needed information to create a
Safe Sleep Policy, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Participants also will be
walked through how to do an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.

Please RSVP to twchildcarerr@gmail.com for further information in regards to the information on this virtual
training.

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BSAC ~ Basic School Age Care PART I

Presenter: Tammy Culloms, Quality Enhancement Coordinator, Craven Smart Start
April 3, 2025 ~ 6pm-8:30pm – Tyrrell Washington Partnership for Children
Cost: $5 – 2.5 CHC’s.

BSAC is a 5-hour introductory level training for school age care professionals tht are new to the field. This
training includes the following modules: 1-Health, Safety & Nutrition, 2-Environmental Design, 3-Child/Youth
Development, 4-Developmentally Appropriate Activties, 5-Guiding Child Behavior, and 6-Quality School Age
Care. This training is required by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education for
school age care professionals working in licenced programs.

Please RSVP to twchildcarerr@gmail.com for further information in regards to this training.

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BSAC ~ Basic School Age Care PART II

Presenter: Tammy Culloms, Quality Enhancement Coordinator, Craven Smart Start
April 10, 2025 ~ 6pm-8:30pm – Tyrrell Washington Partnership for Children
Cost: $5 – 2.5 CHC’s.

BSAC is a 5-hour introductory level training for school age care professionals tht are new to the field. This
training includes the following modules: 1-Health, Safety & Nutrition, 2-Environmental Design, 3-Child/Youth
Development, 4-Developmentally Appropriate Activties, 5-Guiding Child Behavior, and 6-Quality School Age
Care. This training is required by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education for
school age care professionals working in licenced programs.

Please RSVP to twchildcarerr@gmail.com for further information in regards to this training.

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ITS-SIDS

Presenter: Brenda Drake, CCR&R Coordinator, TWPFC
May 6, 2025 ~ 6pm-8pm ~ Virtual
Cost: $5 – 2 CHC’s

This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information
about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in bed to sleep, and other “Best
Practices” recommendations. During the workshop, participants will get the needed information to create a
Safe Sleep Policy, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Participants also will be
walked through how to do an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.

Please RSVP to twchildcarerr@gmail.com for further information in regards to the information on this virtual
training.

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ITS-SIDS

Presenter: Brenda Drake, CCR&R Coordinator, TWPFC
June 3, 2025 ~ 6pm-8pm ~ Tyrrell Washington Partnership for Children
Cost: $5 – 2 CHC’s

This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information
about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in bed to sleep, and other “Best
Practices” recommendations. During the workshop, participants will get the needed information to create a
Safe Sleep Policy, updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources. Participants also will be
walked through how to do an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.

Please RSVP to twchildcarerr@gmail.com for further information in regards to the information on this virtual
training.