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.
For Rhode Island teachers, the full list of approved training hours can be found at the Center for Early Learning Professionals.
Trainings for Staff
Therapeutic Child Care Services monthly trainings
Therapeutic Child Care Services offers trainings each year for our staff. All TCCS site employees can attend at no cost. These trainings are only available for sites that offer TCCS services. These trainings may be offered in person or online - … [Read More...]
Transform Challenging Behavior Online Conference – 2021
Transform Challenging Behavior Online Conference April 28 - May 4, 2021 www.challengingbehaviorconference.com This conference is now in its fourth year. Visit www.challengingbehaviorconference.com for details and to register. … [Read More...]
R.I. Early Childhood Education and Training Program (RIECETP) Grant
Free courses available for Rhode Island educators! If you are an Early Childhood Educator working with children ages birth through 5 in a DHS licensed center or family childcare setting, you may qualify to receive 12 college credits in Early … [Read More...]
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
Online Trainings The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) focuses on the Pyramid Model for promoting effective practices for young children’s social-emotional development. Free online webinars are available on a variety of topics. … [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...]
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.
Therapeutic Child Care Services Monthly Trainings
The Therapeutic Child Care Services program provides strategies and techniques for specially trained staff in order to help children with special needs. These trainings are only available for sites that offer TCCS services. All TCCS site employees can attend at no cost.
Trainings are posted on Eventbrite – staff must RSVP to attend.
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.
For more information on any Dr. Day Care or TCCS trainings, contact info@drdaycare.com at any time.
