Training in Pima County
Desert Fire CPR & First Aid
www.desertfirecpr.com
(520) 440-4277
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30 pm
3834 E. 5th St. (5th and Alvernon)
Saturdays, 9:00 am
655 N. Alvernon #202
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City: Green Valley Sat., January 21, 2012 9:00 am
Length: 1.5 hrs Cost: $0
Child Abuse & Neglect – Your Role as a Child Care Provider
Child care providers can recognize when a child is being abused or neglected. This training helps participants recognize the signs of abuse or neglect. The training includes a discussion of who is obligated to report abuse and neglect, how to get help from the authorities when it is required, and how to best assist the investigation of child abuse.
Trainer: Deb Shedeck
Location: Casa Community Service Center,
780 S Park Centre Avenue
How to Register: Call 520-243-7882
Agency: Pima County Health Department
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City: Tucson Sat., January 21, 2012 9:00 am. Length: 5 hrs Cost: $0
Ready to Read Workshop
During this workshop you will learn about Infant brain development, why language and reading are so important for babies, and what you can do to prepare children for reading success. FREE children’s books for attending the full session.
Refreshments will be served. Class will be limited to 50 participants.
Trainer: Pima County Public Library
Location: Murphy-Wilmot Library,
530 N. Wilmot Rd.
How to Register: 520-594-5600
Sponsoring Agency: Pima County Public Library
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City: Tucson Sat., January 21, 2012 9:00 am. Length: 3 hrs Cost: $0
Understanding how trauma affects child development
This workshop presented by Smart Support will help participants gain an understanding of how traumatic early experiences influences child development and challenging behaviors in the classroom. Participants will also gain tools to help children with difficult life circumstances in group care.
Trainer: Kathryn Seidler, LCSW
Location: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
6420 E Broadway Blvd Ste
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: alorefice@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
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CURRENTLY OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
City: Green Valley Sat., January 21, 2012 10:45 am. Length: 1.5 hrs Cost: $0
Emergency Preparedness in Child care
Child care providers must have plans for dealing with emergency situations. Emergency situations vary; therefore, different plans need to be available and practiced to be prepared to respond appropriately. Are you ready? If not, come learn how to plan for numerous types of emergencies from floods to missing children and what you need to do to prepare.
Trainer: Belinda Davis, RN, BSN, CCHC
Location: Casa Community Service Center,
780 S Park Centre Avenue
How to Register: Call 520-243-7882
Agency: Pima County Health Department
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When: Monday, January 23, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm
Topic: Understanding the Special Education System
Facilitator: Arizona Children’s Association
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 3.0
Location: 3210 E Ft Lowell Rd, Suite 105, Tucson 85716
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please RSVP to Dawn Glavin at 318-4883, ext. 1555
Come learn about IEP, 504, and Special Education services.
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City: Tucson Thurs., January 26, 2012 4:00 pm. Length: 2 hrs Cost: $0
Ways to Enhance Brain Development in Children
In this class parents and caregivers will gain understanding of the developmental changes occurring in the brains of young children and the things that can be done to improve brain development and functioning. The trainer is a Kindergarten teacher currently employed with a local school district.
Trainer: Charlene Bruce
Location: Casa de los Niños
1101 N. 4th Ave. (Speedway & 4th Ave)
How to Register: 520- 624-5600 Ext. 401 or
email: carolw@casadelosninos.org
Agency: Casa de los Niños
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City: Tucson Thurs., January 26, 2012 6:30 pm. Length: 2 hrs Cost: $0
I’m Mad, I’m Glad, I’m Sad (Enhancing Emotional Vocabulary)
Traditionally children’s emotional vocabulary has been limited to words such as happy, mad, sad, and scared. Research shows that by expanding children’s emotional vocabulary, they develop a deeper understanding of how they really feel.
Trainer: Rebecca Johnston
Location: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
6420 E Broadway Blvd. Ste A100
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
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When: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:00-8:00 pm
Topic: Oh Those Little Ones
Trainer: Lisa Murphy aka the “Ooey Gooey lady®!”
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 5085 S. Nogales Highway (Mulcahy YMCA- Nogales Highway & Irvington)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 520-300-5777 or
Email: greenvalleyoffice@unitedwaytucson.org
Agency: United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
This is a hands-on exploration of many games, songs and activities to play. We will examine many reasons WHY children need to play outside and address some of the social factors which inhibit outdoor play. We’ll view a picture show of children engaged in outdoor play experiences that you can immediately implement in your own home or center based program. And best of all, they are activities that use materials you probably already have in the garage or the shed!
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When: Sat., February 4, 2012 10:45 am- 12:15 pm.
Topic: Get Children Moving!
Trainer: Diane Hiratsuka, M.S., RD, CCHC
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours: 1.5
Location: 7600 N. Shannon Rd (Pima Community College, NW Campus)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required
How to Register: Call 520-243-7882
Agency: Pima County Health Department
Preschool years are critical for children to learn that an active lifestyle can be fun. This is when children need to start developing physical skills they will need to grow into active adults. Participants will learn about age appropriate physical activities and ways to meet the Empower Program’s standard for 60 minutes/a day of teacher-led/organized activity.
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When: Monday, February 6, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm
Topic: The ABC’s of Early Brain Development
Facilitator: Arizona Children’s Association
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 3.0
Location: 3210 E Ft Lowell Rd, Suite 105, Tucson 85716
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please RSVP to Dawn Glavin at 318-4883, ext. 1555
Join us as we discuss early brain development in children.
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When: Mon., February 6, 2012 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Topic: Promoting Pro-Social Behavior
Trainer: Rebecca Johnston
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 551 N. Camino Seco (Sonshine Preschool)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
Children who are at risk for not learning positive social behavior or who have identified disabilities often need some instruction and guidance in social interaction. In order to improve social skills, it is important to assess, target, and directly teach the necessary skills.
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When: Tues., February 7, 2012 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Topic: Designing Spaces: Meeting the Environmental Needs of Infants and Toddlers
Trainer: Stephanie Castillo
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 3.0
Location: 2800 E. Broadway Blvd. (Child & Family Resources, Inc.)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to register: 877-733-1270 or
Email: aiti@cfraz.org
Agency: Child & Family Resources, Inc.
In this workshop, participants will learn about and be able to understand the key elements of developing an effective learning environment for infants and toddlers. Participants will also learn useful techniques for utilizing the resources available to them.
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When: Thurs., February 9, 2012 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Topic: Setting the Stage for School Agers
Trainer: Jackie Gerr
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 6420 E Broadway Blvd. Ste A100 (Easter Seals Blake Foundation)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
There are many different types of out of school settings: centerbased care, programs tied to schools, clubs, in-home care, and family child care. We will discuss the advantages of the different types of school age settings available today. Participants will learn about the difference between accreditation and licensing and will discover the keys to a quality school age program.
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When: Fri., February 10, 2012 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Topic: The ABCs of Behavior
Trainer: Rebecca Johnston
Fees for outside-agency particiants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 5550 E. 5th St. (Congregation Anshei Isreal)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
According to behavioral theory, behavior, whether appropriate or inappropriate, is learned as children react to their environment and the people in it. Acceptable behavior continues if it is reinforced, and unacceptable behavior can be eliminated if it is not reinforced. (0-5 yrs)
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When: Sat., February 11, 2012 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Topic: Promoting Social Emotional Development through Literacy
Trainer: Michelle Kleifgen, M.Ed
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 3.0
Location: 6420 E. Broadway Blvd Ste B103 (Easter Seals Blake Foundation)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: alorefice@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
This workshop presented by Smart Support will focus ways to use books and other visual prompts to help children learn to express their emotions as well as understand and appropriately respond to the feelings of others.
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When: Thursday, February 16, 2012 4:00-6:00 pm
Topic: Family Morals, Values and Rules
Facilitator: Casa de los Ninos
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 1101 N 4th Ave, Tucson 85705
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please RSVP to Carol Weigold at 624-5600, ext. 401
As part of the Nurturing Parent Curricula, this class will explore family morals, values, and rules.
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When: Thurs., February 16, 2012 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Topic: Snacktivities: Eating Together Can Be Fun!
Trainer: Rebecca Johnston
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 6420 E Broadway Blvd. Ste A100 (Easter Seals Blake Foundation)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
Would you like milk or water? A little or a lot? Snack time provides lots of opportunities for conversation which helps promote conceptual, sensory, social and language development. In this workshop we will discuss various aspects related to snack time: cultural diversity, nutrition, hygiene, family style eating together and much more! Come join us for some snack time!
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When: Monday, February 20 & 27, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm
Topic: Behavior Management in Crisis Situations
Facilitator: Arizona Children’s Association
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 6.0
Location: 3210 E Ft Lowell Rd, Suite 105, Tucson 85716
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please RSVP to Dawn Glavin at 318-4883, ext. 1555
Take this 2-session training to learn how to assess, de-escalate, and intervene in crisis situations. Must attend both sessions.
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When: Tues., February 28, 2012 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Topic: Drug Prevention- NEW CLASS!
Trainer: Carol Weigold
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 1101 N. 4th Ave. (Speedway & 4th Ave. – Casa de los Niños)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: 520-624-5600 Ext. 401 or
Email: carolw@casadelosninos.org
Agency: Casa de los Niños
Drug use among young people is a serious problem. This class will look at the issues, dangers and strategies regarding this problem. Learn why some young people use drugs, the warning signs and how to talk to children about drugs.
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When: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 5:00-9:00 pm
Topic: Working With Children & Challenging Sexual Behaviors
Facilitator: Christian Ortiz, Devereux Arizona
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 4.0
Location: 6141 E Grant Rd (Old Farm Executive Park) Tucson 85712
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please RSVP to Christian Ortiz at 296-5551, ext. 109
This course discusses issues related to Safety Supports, Boundaries, Normal Sexual Development, Sex Abuse, and the effects of PTSD in sexually abused children. Join in an engaging and safe environment to discuss sexual matters in regards to foster children in our homes.
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When: Sat., March 3, 2012 9:00 am-10:30 am
Topic: Blood Borne Pathogens
Trainer: Danielle Rolland, RN, BSN, CCNC
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 1.5
Location: 3950 S. Country Club Rd (First floor, H.K. Abrams Public Health Center)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 520-243-7882
Agency: Pima County Health Department
From first aid to accidents, child care providers are exposed to blood daily. In this training, participants learn about blood borne pathogens, the types of blood borne pathogens, and symptoms associated with them. You will discuss how to prevent exposure and spread of blood borne pathogens in child care, and what to do if an exposure occurs.
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When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Topic: The Teen Brain
Facilitator: Arizona Children’s Association
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 3.0
Location: 3210 E Ft Lowell Rd, Suite 105, Tucson 85716
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please RSVP to Dawn Glavin at 318-4883, ext. 1555
What are they really thinking? Come learn about teenage development.
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When: Sat., March 3, 2012 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Topic: Laying the Foundation: Working with Curious and Motivated Learners
Trainer: Stephanie Castillo
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 7.0
Location: 6042 S. Euclid Ave. (Little Castles)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and no children are permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to register: 877-733-1270 or
Email: aiti@cfraz.org
Agency: Child & Family Resources, Inc.
This training focuses on the cognitive development of infants and toddlers including language development and communication, culture and discoveries of infancy.
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When: Sat., March 3, 2012 10:45 am- 11:15 am
Topic: Stress Management for Child Care Providers
Trainer: Janet Alford, RN, MSN, RYT, HTCP, CCNC
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 1.5
Location: 3950 S. Country Club Rd. (First floor, H.K. Abrams Public Health Center)
PLEASE NOTE: Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 520-243-7882
Agency: Pima County Health Department
Best practice states that child caregivers should be able to Identify risks associated with stress, stressors specific to child caregivers, and specific ways to mange caregiver stress. (CFOC Ed. 3, Standard 1.7.0.5) This workshop will cover methods to identify your stress and stressors, and tools you can use to care for yourself in reducing your stress.
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When: Tues., March 6, 2012 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Topic: Activities for Infants & Ones
Trainer: Jackie Gerr
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 6420 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste A100 (Easter Seals Blake Foundation)
PLEASE NOTE: Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
Come learn about activities and opportunities for infants and one year olds that enhance their development and provide positive emotional experiences while in your care!
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When: Wed., March 7, 2012 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Topic: Fostering Friendships
Trainer: Rebecca Johnston
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours: 2.0
Location: 6420 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste A100 (Easter Seals Blake Foundation)
PLEASE NOTE: Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
Friendships are what many children, both with and without disabilities, love about school. Although adults cannot manufacture friendships, they can assist in the creation of a variety of positive relationships among children with diverse abilities.
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When: Thursday, March 8, 2012 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Topic: Child Abuse – It’s Everybody’s Problem
Facilitator: Casa de los Ninos
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 1101 N 4th Ave. (Speedway & 4th Ave.)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Please RSVP to Carol Weigold at 624-5600, ext. 401 or email at carolw@casadelosninos.org
This presentation will discuss the warning signs present in the child, causes/risk factors of child abuse and neglect, how to make a report to CPS and the mandated reporting guidelines in Arizona.
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When: Sat., March 10, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Topic: Helping Children Develop Self-Regulation Skills
Trainer: Jordana Saletan, LMSW
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours: 3.0
Location: 6420 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste B103 (Easter Seals Blake Foundation)
PLEASE NOTE: Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: alorefice@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
This workshop will focus ways teachers can help children gain the skills to self-sooth and calm themselves. Children with self-regulation skills are better prepared to embrace learning. Theory and research along with strategies will be presented.
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When: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm
Topic: Nuts & Bolts ~ Understanding Advocacy
Facilitator: Mindy Green or Shannon Rasmussen, Devereux Arizona
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 3.0
Location: 6141 E Grant Rd (Old Farm Executive Park) Tucson 85712
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please RSVP to Christian Ortiz at 296-5551, ext. 109
Join us for an overview of DES policies pertaining to foster families, community resources that are available to foster families, information on confidentiality, and Arizona-specific information. This course includes an exploration of professionalism, advocacy roles for parents, and the functions and roles within a CFT (Child & Family Team) meeting.
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When: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm
Topic: Discipline 101
Facilitator: Mindy Green & Shannon Rasmussen, Devereux Arizona
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 3.0
Location: 6141 E Grant Rd (Old Farm Executive Park) Tucson 85712
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please RSVP to Christian Ortiz at 296-5551, ext. 109
Discipline techniques for helping children with challenging behaviors. A “tool box” of alternatives for managing various behaviors will be given in this critical refresher course.
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When: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 5:00 pm -6:00 pm
Topic: QPR: Question, Persuade & Refer (Respite #2)
Facilitator: Christian Ortiz, Devereux Arizona
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 1.0
Location: 6141 E Grant Rd (Old Farm Executive Park) Tucson 85712
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please RSVP to Christian Ortiz at 296-5551, ext. 109
A course on suicide perspectives and prevention. We will increase awareness of the scope of the problem, dispel myths and misconceptions, and learn the skills that could save a life!
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When: Monday, March 19, 2012 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Topic: Working With Children & Challenging Sexual Behaviors
Facilitator: Christian Ortiz, Devereux Arizona
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 4.0
Location: 6141 E Grant Rd (Old Farm Executive Park) Tucson 85712
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please RSVP to Christian Ortiz at 296-5551, ext. 109
This course discusses issues related to Safety Supports, Boundaries, Normal Sexual Development, Sex Abuse, and the effects of PTSD in sexually abused children. Join in an engaging and safe environment to discuss sexual matters in regards to foster children in our homes.
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When: Mon., March 19, 2012 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Topic: Ideal Interactions
Trainer: Jackie Gerr
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 3800 East River Road (Tucson Jewish Community Center)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
Recent brain development research shows us that providing children with a nurturing, consistent, supportive and secure environment enhances their development in all ways! We will discuss ways to make sure that your child care environment meets these important needs as well as to discuss the do’s and don’ts for interacting with children.
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When: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 4:00-6:00 pm
Topic: Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
Facilitator: Casa de los Ninos
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 1101 N 4th Ave, Tucson 85705
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.Please RSVP to Carol Weigold at 624-5600, ext. 401
A momentous time in a child’s life is coming up, starting Kindergarten. Come to this class and learn how to prepare your child for success.
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When: Tues., March 20, 2012 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Topic: Welcome to Holland: Children with Disabilities and Their Families
Trainer: Jackie Gerr
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 6420 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste A100 (Easter Seals Blake Foundation)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
Parents go through various emotional feelings when they are confronted with the fact that they have a child with special needs. You become part of a team to support children and their families. Learn the valuable tools and resources to assist you in being part of that team.
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When: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Topic: Anger Management for Parents
Facilitator: Casa de los Ninos
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 1101 N 4th Ave, Tucson 85705
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.Please RSVP to Carol Weigold at 624-5600, ext. 401
Come to this new class offering and learn about anger management techniques for parents.
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When: Thursday, March 22, 2012 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Topic: Ages & Stages of Growth and Development for Infants & Toddlers
Trainer: Juan Ortega
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours = 2.0
Location: 1101 N 4th Ave, Tucson 85705 (Casa de los Ninos)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.Please RSVP to Carol Weigold at 624-5600, ext. 401.
As part of the Nurturing Parent curricula, this class will review the stages of human development for infants and toddlers, discuss normal milestones, and what might be considered delayed.
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When: Thurs., March 22, 2012 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Topic: Hellos and Goodbyes
Trainer: Jackie Gerr
Fees for outside-agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours: 2.0
Location: 9095 N. Bald Eagle (Open Arms Preschool)
PLEASE NOTE: No childcare is provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
How a child separates from a parent in the morning can set the tone for the rest of the day. Saying hello and goodbye can be one of the toughest transitions of the day. When we understand separations and reunions within the context of the children’s emotional development, we can more effectively support these children.
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When: Fri., March 30, 2012 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Topic: Practical Ideas Addressing Challenging Behaviors
Trainer: Jackie Gerr
Fees for outside agency participants: No Fee
Credit Hours: 2.0
Location: 5550 E. 5th St. (Congregation Anshei Isreal)
PLEASE NOTE: Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted to attend.
Registration: Registration is required.
How to Register: Call 866-9TRAIN9 or
Email: projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Agency: Easter Seals Blake Foundation
Feeling frustrated and defeated when confronted with children who have challenging behaviors? This workshop will discuss how we can meet the challenges of these behaviors and how to benefit every child in your setting. This workshop will be geared for children ages 3 and up.
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