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Preventing and Responding to Violence, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD, Shane Meserve, MPA
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Course: #32614Level: Introductory2 Hours
A potentially violent situation can occur anytime and anywhere, often without warning. In this course, participants will explore potentially violent situations in early childhood settings, appropriate responses, and recovery steps in case a traumatic event occurs. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Program Improvement Structures and Systems, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Dr. Desiree Del-Zio, EdD
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Course: #32487Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course outlines systems that evaluate program performance and promote continuous quality improvement. Real-life examples highlight useable work plans that drive evaluation systems, measure outcomes, and determine areas of success and risk. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

When It Doesn't Go According to Plan...Behavior Has Meaning, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Dana Staser, BA
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Course: #32474Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Learn about challenging child behaviors, the possible meaning behind these behaviors, and how to move past assumptions to support children’s social/emotional competency. Receive reflective strategies empowering you to meet children’s social/emotional needs. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Imagination Yoga - Inspiring Kids to Move, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Jamie Dix, BS
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Course: #32407Level: Introductory1 Hour
In this fun and interactive course, learn developmentally appropriate kids' yoga poses, an activity supporting early literacy, and activities to intentionally practice kindness, calm, and concentration. Gain integration ideas for directors, teachers, home visitors, and parents. No previous yoga experience necessary. Presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Building Trust and Relationships with Employees, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Deidre Harris, MEd, CPC
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Course: #32389Level: Intermediate1 Hour
A positive workplace environment impacts child and family outcomes and it all begins with trust. Learn about trust and strategies to build trust in this course presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Edible Engineering Using STEM-Based Recipes, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Judy Ross, MS
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Course: #32251Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Explore engaging, food-based activities and recipes that build Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills (STEM), while encouraging creativity, innovation, and collaboration (21st-century skills), presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Understanding Challenging Behaviors and Building Social-Emotional Skills in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Jess Bernal, MA, LMFT
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Course: #32219Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will increase understanding of brain development and help guide early childhood professionals to use the best interventions to increase brain development and competency in the areas of self-regulation and social-emotional growth while reducing challenging behaviors. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Pregnancy 101: A Comprehensive Look at the Mother and Child
Presented by Tina Pennington, MNSc, RNC-NIC, Delia Vicente, MA, Patty Velasco, MA, LMFT
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Course: #32215Level: Intermediate6 Hours
This course is designed for non-medical learners to improve their baseline knowledge of fetal development and the birth process.

Pregnancy 101: Fetal Drug Exposure and Its Consequences Throughout the Lifespan
Presented by Tina Pennington, MNSc, RNC-NIC
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Course: #32200Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course is designed for non-medical learners to improve their knowledge about fetal drug exposure and its lasting effects. Learn about various drugs, both legal and illegal, so you can assist families affected by drug exposure.

Pregnancy 101: Nutrition for a Successful Pregnancy
Presented by Tina Pennington, MNSc, RNC-NIC
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Course: #32192Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Learn key elements of nutritional knowledge and the importance of exercise for expectant mothers. Participants will also be introduced to resources available for expectant mothers that facilitate nutritional counseling.

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