Review of Dual Language Learners (DLLs) ages 0 to 5, with strategies to support the whole child and their families, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Early childhood coaches will reflect on their most salient identity markers (race, ethnicity, or gender) and learn how they impact their relationships and priorities at work, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Coaches of early childhood teachers will self-assess their skills and habits across the four domains of emotional intelligence, and identify strengths as well as areas for growth, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Learn about the benefits of having open, honest communication with both co-workers and parents. Receive tips on conducting difficult conversations and ways in which we can ensure the children receive the best care we can offer through partnering together.

Early childhood coaches will explore three “core conditions” and practice applying them to coaching conversations, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Early childhood teachers play a significant role in potty training young children. Participants are guided through the parent-school partnership of potty training, including the readiness characteristics needed for successful potty learning, creating school policies that support children and teachers, and engaging in collaborative communication with parents.

Strategies are presented that promote and support male involvement in early childhood development by examining 15 components of paternal instincts. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Children are much more vulnerable than adults to exposures of hazardous materials; young children account for more than half of poison exposures reported every year. This course provides information for programs to help them follow policy and procedures for safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

About six percent of young children have a food allergy, and reactions can be severe or even life-threatening. All staff are responsible for recognizing and helping avoid exposure to allergens. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Staff may be required to administer medication or treatment to a child in their care. Clear policies on giving medicines, both prescription or over-the-counter, can help staff meet children’s needs, communicate with families, and prevent mistakes. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.