In this VIRTUAL training you will learn how children use many different kinds of behavior as they grow and test their skills. Some of these behaviors, although appropriate for their developmental age, are still very challenging for teachers. This session focuses on understanding when children can be expected to acquire certain social-emotional skills and guides participants toward understanding, respecting and responding to developmentally appropriate behaviors.

Basic School Age Care (BSAC) is a 5-hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. This training is required by the NC DCDEE for school age care professionals working in licensed programs, but is a great training for new staff in any afterschool program setting.

Young children are learning how to function in the world around other children and adults. Learning how to

support Infant and Toddler’s social and emotional development is a critical part of caring for this age group. This session

will give you a basic overview of child and brain development as it relates to behaviors. The participants will also explore

strategies for self-care and how to encourage healthy behaviors.

This VIRTUAL training provides an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), identifies risk factors, and describes ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care.