Dr. Day Care understands the importance of continuing education. Teachers at Dr. Day Care are required to have 30 hours of professional development per year (compared to state licensing regulations requiring employees to receive 20 hours of training).
Below is a list of suggested training opportunities, offered either in person or online. The dates, registration information and cost may change, please check before completing. Dr. Day Care employees can receive training reimbursement, see your Administrator for details.
Trainings for Staff
Better Kid Care Webinars
Penn State's Better Kid Care offers "On Demand Web Lessons" for teacher training on many topics. Create an account or log in to access trainings that are just $5 each. Some free trainings are available. Many are state approved training hours - … [Read More...]
Early Childhood Investigations Webinars
Free webinars in various early childhood education topics. See their website for a list of upcoming trainings available. Certificates are available. See www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/certificates for details. From Early Childhood … [Read More...]
Coursera
Build skills with courses, certificates, and degrees online from world-class universities and companies. Many courses are offered for free! These are multi-week courses that you complete online at your own pace. There is a lot of variety and a lot … [Read More...]
Dr. Day Care Training Center
Learn strategies and techniques to support the children in your care, all from the comfort of your home! In today’s busy world, Dr. Day Care’s training website offers an opportunity for you to complete professional development at your own pace. … [Read More...]
Council for Professional Recognition Webinars and Tutorials
Council for Professional Recognition is offering a 2020 Leadership and Learning Webinar Series. If you are looking for professional development opportunities that are meaningful, speak specifically to the ECE community and are presented by leaders … [Read More...]
Featured trainings:
Dr. Day Care Training Center
Created for Dr. Day Care teachers, but helpful for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge!
Learn strategies and techniques to support the children in your care, all from the comfort of your home! In today’s busy world, Dr. Day Care’s training website offers an opportunity for you to complete professional development at your own pace.
Center for Early Learning Professionals
For Rhode Island teachers, check The Center for Early Learning Professionals (located in Warwick, RI) page often.
Their trainings are approved towards required teacher training hours.
This includes trainings on the RIELDS, required CCAP trainings, and trainings that take place at the center.
Better Kid Care
Penn State’s Better Kid Care offers “On Demand Web Lessons” for teacher training on many topics. Create an account or log in to access trainings that are just $5 each. Some free trainings are available.
Many are state approved training hours – check for approval before completing.
Additionally, Dr. Day Care staff can attend trainings provided by Therapeutic Child Care Services (TCCS) at no cost. Any upcoming TCCS trainings tickets can be reserved via Eventbrite.
Some examples of TCCS trainings are:
Therapeutic
Learn strategies and techniques used to promote success for children with behavioral needs while discussing the realities of working with children with challenging behaviors in an integrated environment. Participants will learn to implement a range of useful strategies to decrease these behaviors.
Level 1: Knowledge Building
Domain 1: Physical and Mental Health, Safety, and Wellness
Domain 6: Professionalism
This training will provide participants with strategies and techniques to identify the core concepts of trauma and sensory processing and their effects on development. Participants will learn to implement strategies such as deep breathing, yoga, and guided imagery in stress reduction for children ages 18 months – 12 years old.
Level 1: Knowledge Building
Domain 1: Physical and Mental Health, Safety, and Wellness
Domain 6: Professionalism
Learn strategies and techniques used to promote success for children with behavioral needs while discussing the realities of working with children with challenging behaviors in an integrated environment. Participants will learn to implement a range of useful strategies to decrease these behaviors.
Level 1: Knowledge Building
Domain 1: Physical and Mental Health, Safety, and Wellness
Domain 6: Professionalism
Is your classroom a positive environment where children are engaged in learning? This training focuses on understanding the children in your classroom to be a more effective teacher. All teachers can benefit from this training, but it is geared towards Toddler, Preschool, & School Age with a focus on children with special needs.
Level 1: Knowledge Building
Domain 3: Development and Learning
Domain 6: Professionalism
How does your emotional state affect the outcomes in your classroom? Participants will reflect on their child’s behaviors and learn techniques to help eliminate less desirable behaviors. All teachers can benefit from this training, but it is geared towards Toddler, Preschool, & School Age with a focus on children with special needs.
Level 1: Knowledge Building
Domain 3: Development and Learning
Domain 6: Professionalism
This training provides participants with strategies and techniques to effectively manage transitions. By teaching routines and expectations, teachers create effective transitions and prevent challenging behaviors. All teachers can benefit from this training, but it is geared towards Toddler, Preschool, & School Age with a focus on children with special needs.
Level 1: Knowledge Building
Domain 1: Physical and Mental Health, Safety, and Wellness
Domain 3: Development and Learning
Learn skills to effectively engage children in play. Discussion focuses on giving children opportunities to play to feel a sense of belonging through classroom play. All teachers can benefit from this training, but it’s geared towards Toddler, Preschool, & School Age with a focus on children with special needs.
Level 1: Knowledge Building
Domain 2: Family Engagement
Learn skills to effectively engage children in play. Discussion focuses on giving children opportunities to play to feel a sense of belonging through classroom play. All teachers can benefit from this training, but it’s geared towards Toddler, Preschool, & School Age with a focus on children with special needs.
Level 1: Knowledge Building
Domain 6: Curriculum
Is your classroom an environment where children can thrive and learn? Understand your role and learn strategies such as Picture Schedules, Safe Zone, Classroom Management, and more. All teachers can benefit from this training, but it’s geared towards Toddler, Preschool, & School Age with a focus on children with special needs.
Level 1: Knowledge Building
Domain 1: Physical and Mental Health, Safety, and Wellness
Domain 6: Professionalism
For more information on any Dr. Day Care or TCCS trainings, contact info@drdaycare.com at any time.
