Hello Friends,
Can you believe that autumn is half over, and next weekend, we’ll be turning back the clocks? I wanted to let you know that we have hired a new Technical Assistant. Mellissa Jackson comes to us with a wealth of experience. We have also added a MAT class, because of the numerous calls that we receive. If the classes fill up, we will probably offer one quarterly. The requirements for attendance are stricter than the usual classes that we offer, so make sure that you meet them prior to signing up. Here is what we are offering over the next couple of months.
Emergency Preparedness - you will learn: emergency preparedness requirements for early childhood programs operating in Virginia, how to identify threats that face your program, the differences between evacuation, shelter in place, and lockdowns, and when to implement each procedure, essential supplies to have on hand, and how to effectively communicate with children, families, and staff during and after an emergency. A certificate will be given. This class is virtual.
11/8/2023 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm
1/17/2024 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Directors’ Forum – We will be discussing the following topics using a discussion format. All are welcome, you don’t have to be a director. Bring questions and challenges to share. This class is virtual.
11/16/2023 – Finding the Right Fit (The steps to hiring), 12:30pm – 2:30pm
1/9/2024 – Working with Challenging Behaviors, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
First Aid and CPR – Due to limited spaces, no more than 3 people from a program may attend a class. All classes are in-person from 8:00am – 12:00pm.
12/9/2023 – Foundation First office, 10718 Ballantraye Dr. Ste. 402 Fredericksburg
1/27/2024 – Calvary Children’s School, 2315 S. Grant St. Arlington
2/3/2024 – Willowcreek Academy, 8171 Linton Hall Rd. Gainesville
MAT – Requirements are attached. There is a fee for this class. 12:30pm – 4:30pm (The morning class is full.)
11/18/2023 – Foundation First office, 2500 Hunter Pl. Ste. 201 Woodbridge
Intruder Response Preparedness Training - Participants will learn: evidence-based techniques and strategies to prepare for and respond to an active shooter incident, how to conduct safety drills, develop a customized plan, and work together to ensure staff, teachers, and children are best prepared to respond to any at-risk situation, and strategies to keep children calm and quiet during crisis. *Note: this course is designed to prepare early childhood professionals, not scare them – no live or simulated ammunition will be used in this training. This class is in-person from 9:00am – 12:00pm. It will only be offered once in our region.
1/20/2024 – St. Stephen’s UMC 9203 Braddock Rd. Burke
Steps to Success Subsidy Vendor Series – These classes are virtual. A two-hour certificate will be given for each class.
1/13/2024 – Part 1, 8:30am – 10:30am
1/13/2024 – Part 2, 11:00am – 1:00pm
1/13/2024 – Part 3, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Subsidy Orientation – These classes are virtual.
11/18/2023 – 9:00am – 11:00am
11/30/2023 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm
12/7/2023 - 6:30pm – 8:30pm
12/9/2023 - 9:00am – 11:00am
1/16/2024 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm
1/27/2024 - 9:00am – 11:00am
To register: https://thechildcarenetwork.org/
