Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Executive Function in the Preschool Classroom
January 25, 2025In-personHillsboro
This session is for early childhood educators. It qualifies for 1 clock hour in MOPD. In this course, we will explore executive function in preschoolers, defining what it is and how teachers can best support the development of executive function skills in their preschool…
Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Promoting Healthy Eating with Preschoolers
January 25, 2025In-personHillsboro
This session is for early childhood educators. It qualifies for 1 clock hour through MOPD. Habits formed in early childhood can last a lifetime, so it is important that young children learn healthy eating habits. This training will focus on strategies for teaching the children in your preschool…
Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Indoor Physical Activity and Movement with Preschoolers
January 25, 2025In-personHillsboro
This session is for early childhood educators and is eligible for 1 MOPD Clock Hour. Gross motor skill development is an important part of early childhood. Preschool children need time and space throughout the day to engage in gross motor activities. What if it is too hot or too cold or raining…
Early Child Care Supports Thriving Businesses
February 18, 2025Virtual
This webinar will explore early child care and how it supports small businesses, economic development and economic mobility.
Cost: Free
Contact: Sarah Kennedy, skennedy@missouri.edu,…
Child Care Professional Development: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts (virtual) - Afternoon
February 25, 2025Virtual
Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is an interactive session that enables participants to identify stereotypes while building confidence to speak up when they hear demeaning comments. Participants learn six key strategies to communicate with respect.
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Child Care Professional Development: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts (virtual) - Evening
February 25, 2025Virtual
Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is an interactive session that enables participants to identify stereotypes while building confidence to speak up when they hear demeaning comments. Participants learn six key strategies to communicate with respect.
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Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Creating Developmentally Appropriate Environments in Preschool Classrooms
March 29, 2025In-personHillsboro
This session is for early child care educators and qualifies for 1 MOPD Clock Hour. This training will help child care professionals providing services for preschoolers think through how they can arrange their environment and provide and organize materials to best support the developmental needs…
Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: I Can Do It! Supporting Independence
March 29, 2025In-personHillsboro
This session is for child care educators and qualifies for 1 MOPD Hour. Fostering independence in young children builds self-esteem and self-confidence and helps to avoid over-reliance on adults. This training will focus on developmentally appropriate practice to help preschoolers develop…
Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Infusing Science, Technology, Engineering & Math in Preschool Programs
March 29, 2025In-personHillsboro
This program is for child care educators and qualifies for 1 MOPD clock hour. As our world rapidly advances, the importance of developing skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is increasingly relevant. Early childhood is one of the best times to lay the…
Child Care Professional Development: Engaging with Families and Support Networks
January 28, 2025Virtual
In this training, participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios.…