Upcoming Training Courses

Statistics show us that one in four children will experience trauma by the age of four. This trauma could be abuse, hunger, homelessness, witnessing violence, medical, or grief. We know that a child’s greatest learning occurs during the early childhood years. These traumas cause behaviors that we see every day in the classroom. As early childhood providers, we need to recognize the signs of trauma, and teach children how to cope with the feelings they experience.

This training will discuss:

1. Why trauma matters?
2. How trauma affects the brain?
3. How trauma affects behavior?
4. Individual resilience
5. Ways to help children cope

This training is free and open to early childhood providers, with priority given to those accepting state subsidy and serving the infant / toddler population.  A two hour training certificate will be given.

New requirement this year: We must have at least 10 people registered or the class will be cancelled.

Please note: Space is limited. Once the class is full, we will create a waitlist.

This orientation session is recommended for individuals/programs interested in the VDSS Subsidy Vendor Program to learn about the application process, all program requirements, and resources available to assist you, such as Child Care Aware of Virginia’s technical assistance and training programs, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).  

Information will be provided on program eligibility, needed documentation, proper document storage, the background check process, TB Screening, required training such as the VDSS Virginia Pre-Service Training for Child Care Staff (10 hours), CPR/First Aid Training, the Virginia Health and Safety Update Annual Training (3 hours), Emergency Preparedness training, other professional development and child care business practices, and how to connect to your local Child Care Aware and Licensing offices for assistance.

A little over a year ago, Virginia began requiring child care programs to develop emergency preparedness plans. Now, it is time to evaluate our plans, discuss what works and what doesn’t, and update our plans.

Click Details below for more information on this class.

Now that we understand what trauma is, its effect on interactions, and the importance of being a trauma-informed early care provider, this training offers practical tools for responding to children’s behaviors that present as discipline issues by providing guidance and techniques to use in your program. In this training, you will learn: The complex needs of childhood and the effects trauma may have when basic needs are not met; how to recognize the effects of trauma on classroom interactions and behaviors; everyday caregiver practices that may trigger trauma-reactions in children; to Identify techniques and strategies for addressing and redirecting trauma behaviors, and ways to manage the behaviors of children who have experienced trauma. These techniques can result in children having more positive classroom interactions, potentially reduce expulsion/suspension rates and support the relationship between children and the early childhood professional.

We must have a minimum of 11 people registered for the class, or it may be cancelled. A 2 hour certificate will be given for this free workshop.

A little over a year ago, Virginia began requiring child care programs to develop emergency preparedness plans. Now, it is time to evaluate our plans, discuss what works and what doesn’t, and update our plans.

Click Details below for more information on this class.

Now that we understand what trauma is, its effect on interactions, and the importance of being a trauma-informed early care provider, this training offers practical tools for responding to children’s behaviors that present as discipline issues by providing guidance and techniques to use in your program. In this training, you will learn: The complex needs of childhood and the effects trauma may have when basic needs are not met; how to recognize the effects of trauma on classroom interactions and behaviors; everyday caregiver practices that may trigger trauma-reactions in children; to Identify techniques and strategies for addressing and redirecting trauma behaviors, and ways to manage the behaviors of children who have experienced trauma. These techniques can result in children having more positive classroom interactions, potentially reduce expulsion/suspension rates and support the relationship between children and the early childhood professional.

We must have a minimum of 11 people registered for the class, or it may be cancelled. A 2 hour certificate will be given for this free workshop.

This orientation session is recommended for individuals/programs interested in the VDSS Subsidy Vendor Program to learn about the application process, all program requirements, and resources available to assist you, such as Child Care Aware of Virginia’s technical assistance and training programs, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).  

Information will be provided on program eligibility, needed documentation, proper document storage, the background check process, TB Screening, required training such as the VDSS Virginia Pre-Service Training for Child Care Staff (10 hours), CPR/First Aid Training, the Virginia Health and Safety Update Annual Training (3 hours), Emergency Preparedness training, other professional development and child care business practices, and how to connect to your local Child Care Aware and Licensing offices for assistance.

In this training, you will learn:

• The latest CPR method
• How to respond when choking occurs
• Basic First-Aid techniques

We have a new registration process for the free class, so the registration form looks different. Priority is given to programs accepting state subsidy and/or infants and toddlers. If you cannot attend, please let us know immediately, so that someone on the waitlist can attend. Attendance is limited to 2 people from a program.

A little over a year ago, Virginia began requiring child care programs to develop emergency preparedness plans. Now, it is time to evaluate our plans, discuss what works and what doesn’t, and update our plans.

Click Details below for more information on this class.

This orientation session is recommended for individuals/programs interested in the VDSS Subsidy Vendor Program to learn about the application process, all program requirements, and resources available to assist you, such as Child Care Aware of Virginia’s technical assistance and training programs, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).  

Information will be provided on program eligibility, needed documentation, proper document storage, the background check process, TB Screening, required training such as the VDSS Virginia Pre-Service Training for Child Care Staff (10 hours), CPR/First Aid Training, the Virginia Health and Safety Update Annual Training (3 hours), Emergency Preparedness training, other professional development and child care business practices, and how to connect to your local Child Care Aware and Licensing offices for assistance.