Emergency Preparedness - Ensuring the health, safety, care and supervision of children is the number one job of early care and education professionals. In this training, participants will learn about the typical emergencies that impact child care programs and about the natural disasters that are most common to the program’s geographic region. Participants will gain practical tools and resources to plan, prepare and respond to an emergency to include, fire, flood, earthquake, lock down, and active intruder. The following topics are also addressed in this training: required supplies, mitigation, safety equipment, structural features, practice drills, evacuation, emergency supply storage, accessibility, family communication, and staff roles and responsibilities.
A Relationship-Based Approach for Family Engagement - High-quality early learning experiences require family engagement! In this training, participants will engage in a comprehensive review of the Title 5 requirements for family engagement and gain practical strategies that empower teachers, administrators and program support staff in developing an authentic partnership with families. The following topics are addressed: family orientation, Title 22 and Title 5 requirements, establishing a two-way communication system, designing engagement opportunities, understanding family structure, family culture and personal preferences, educational goals, shared strategies for self-regulation, and tools to focus on family strengths.
Regulatory Strategies to Prepare, Prevent and Respond to Health and Safety Incidents - In this training participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the typical health and safety injuries that occur in early care settings. Participants will gain an understanding of key strategies for prevention to include, active supervision, safety policies, established systems for indoor and outdoor environments and proper storage of incidental supplies. In addition, participants will become familiar with strategies for administering medical services and learn how to respond effectively, including proper documentation of an incident and family communication.
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