Upcoming Professional Development Training Updated: December 2019

CCDF Health and Safety Trainer: Jessica Rinehart Provides new and renewing registered child care providers with the federally mandated trainings (EXCEPT CPR/First Aid) that are required by Children's Division to maintain a child care subsidy contract. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3.0 hours) Cost: FREE Mid-Continent Library: Woodneath 8900 Ne Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157

Subsidy Orientation Trainer: Jessica Rinehart On any given day, there are many families accessing child care assistance in order to better their lives and become self-sufficient. In order to serve those families, we rely on you – the child care providers who partner with us, to make a difference in helping us improve the lives of those we serve. This is where you will learn about the Child Care Subsidy Program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS).This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (1.0 hour) Cost: FREE Mid-Continent Library: Woodneath 8900 Ne Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157

Growing Readers: Writing and Creating Trainer: Scott Radar, Mid-Continent Public Library Using the framework established by Every Child Ready to Read 2 and Mid-Continent Public Library's Give Me Five, this workshop offers practical instruction for educators, childcare providers, and caregivers. Focusing on the key early-literacy practices of Writing and Creating, the workshop demonstrates research-based strategies for integrating these skills into daily life. No matter where they are implemented-in a classroom, a daycare, or a home-these principles will foster the growth of school-ready and successful young readers. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am (1.0 hour) Cost: FREE Mid-Continent Library: Woodneath 8900 Ne Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157

Growing Readers: Early Literacy in Action Trainer: Scott Radar, Mid-Continent Public Library Mid-Continent Public Library will be providing dedicated training on early literacy in the community. Training will cover the 10 early literacy practices, as well as provide hands-on, practical training with books, early literacy equipment, and music that will be used by early childhood care providers. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am (1.0 hour) Cost: FREE Mid-Continent Library: Woodneath 8900 Ne Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157

Literacy Skills “Write” This Way Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy Research confirms that reading and writing are interactive and interrelated processes. Therefore, writing should be an integral part of a young child's literacy experiences. Join us as we learn strategies for introducing a variety of writing activities to the young children in your program as well as supporting parents in offering writing activities at home. We'll explore a variety of methods for making books, encouraging the writing of messages and notes, creating signs and labels, and taking dictation. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 1:00 pm – 3:00pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 The Family Conservancy – 2nd Floor 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101

Director’s Lunch and Learn: Leading with a Growth Mindset Trainer: Nancy Heathman, The Family Conservancy The role of a director/leader is multi-faced and challenging on our best days. This session will explore leading from a mindset of growth. Are we being intentional in promoting growth-growth in the children we serve, in the parents who are struggling to do their best, in our teachers, and in ourselves as leaders. When we begin to see our program through the lens of talents that can be grown, we lose our fear of challenging situations and are more willing to risk the idea that something might not work the first time. This training cost includes lunch. Friday, January 17, 2020 from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $35.00 North Kansas City Hospital Pavilion – Barry Room 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Introduction to CLASS Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy What is the CLASS tool? Where was it developed and why should we know about this tool? This brief overview of the CLASS tool will help us have an understanding of this assessment tool that is becoming widely used in our community and across the United States. Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 The Family Conservancy – 2nd Floor 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101

CCDF Health and Safety Trainer: Sarita Boyette Provides new and renewing registered child care providers with the federally mandated trainings (EXCEPT CPR/First Aid) that are required by Children's Division to maintain a child care subsidy contract. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3.0 hours) Cost: FREE Guadalupe Centers Administration 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, Kansas City, MO 64108

Subsidy Orientation Trainer: Sarita Boyette On any given day, there are many families accessing child care assistance in order to better their lives and become self-sufficient. In order to serve those families, we rely on you – the child care providers who partner with us, to make a difference in helping us improve the lives of those we serve. This is where you will learn about the Child Care Subsidy Program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS).This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (1.0 hour) Cost: FREE Guadalupe Centers Administration 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, Kansas City, MO 64108

Talk, Read, Play Trainer: Nancy Heathman, The Family Conservancy Talk, Read, Play...with your child everyday! These 3 elements create a bond with the parent or caregiver and the child. During this session, we will discuss the importance of talking, reading, playing with children and the brain development and research behind these three elements. Participants will walk away from the session with tools and strategies to increase parent involvement using the Talk, Read, Play with your Child Everyday mindset. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3.0 hours) Cost: FREE Guadalupe Centers Administration 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, Kansas City, MO 64108

Emergency Preparedness for Early Care & Education Providers Trainer: Kat Robinette, Platte County Health Department Emergency preparedness in an early education setting requires every person in the child's life knowing their role. This event offers early education providers an opportunity to focus thinking on their setting's hazards and threats and to use resources to enhance current emergency plans. Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of planning, practicing and reviewing their practices to support their setting when an actual emergency occurs. You must register online at The Family Conservancy’s website for this training. Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3.0 hours) Cost: FREE Platte County Health Department 1201 East Street, Parkville, MO 64152

CPR & First Aid with AED (Infant, Child, Adult) Trainer: Carol Ayres, The Family Conservancy From the American Heart Association, this course will teach you the basics needed for First Aid, and CPR/AED use for Adults, Children and Infants. You must register for this course by phone only. Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $71.00 The Family Conservancy – 2nd Floor 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101

CCDF Health and Safety Trainer: Jessica Rinehart Provides new and renewing registered child care providers with the federally mandated trainings (EXCEPT CPR/First Aid) that are required by Children's Division to maintain a child care subsidy contract. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3.0 hours) Cost: FREE Centerpoint Medical Center 19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057

Subsidy Orientation Trainer: Jessica Rinehart On any given day, there are many families accessing child care assistance in order to better their lives and become self-sufficient. In order to serve those families, we rely on you – the child care providers who partner with us, to make a difference in helping us improve the lives of those we serve. This is where you will learn about the Child Care Subsidy Program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS).This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (1.0 hour) Cost: FREE Centerpoint Medical Center 19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057

Autism: Teaching to the Spectrum Trainer: Jan Inman, United4Children With more and more children diagnosed with autism, it is important to know strategies to support these children. This session will identify key challenges that children face with autism while providing teaching strategies to promote social engagement, communication development, and relationships. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am (2.0 hours) Cost: FREE Centerpoint Medical Center 19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057

Building Relationships and Community Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy Participants will become familiar with strategies that create an atmosphere of mutual respect and support children in developing relationships with other children. You will plan ways to support children at their current developmental level and offer gentle extensions to scaffold their learning. CLASS Dimension: Pre-K – Positive Climate Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Cost: $25.00 North Kansas City Hospital Pavilion – Prairie View Room 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Supporting Children in Planning and Problem Solving Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy Two of the greatest ways for teachers to support children’s cognitive development are to support children in making plans and following through on their intentions and to support children in solving problems they encounter in play. You will learn strategies for supporting children at their current level of development and gentle extensions to support continued development. CLASS Dimension: Pre-K – Concept Development Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 Beautiful Savior Lutheran Preschool 13145 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062

CCDF Health and Safety Provides new and renewing registered child care providers with the federally mandated trainings (EXCEPT CPR/First Aid) that are required by Children's Division to maintain a child care subsidy contract. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3.0 hours) Cost: FREE Grow in Peace 8420 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64138

Subsidy Orientation On any given day, there are many families accessing child care assistance in order to better their lives and become self-sufficient. In order to serve those families, we rely on you – the child care providers who partner with us, to make a difference in helping us improve the lives of those we serve. This is where you will learn about the Child Care Subsidy Program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS).This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (1.0 hour) Cost: FREE Grow in Peace 8420 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64138

McKinney-Vento Act 101 Trainer: Melissa Douglas, Kansas City Public Schools During the course of this session, we will understand, identify and implement best practices when working with homeless children and families. This training is for MISSOURI PROGRAMS ONLY. You must register online for this training. Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3.0 hours) Cost: FREE Grow in Peace 8420 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64138

Emergency Preparedness for Early Care & Education Providers Trainer: Carol Ayres, The Family Conservancy Emergency preparedness in an early education setting requires every person in the child's life knowing their role. This event offers early education providers an opportunity to focus thinking on their setting's hazards and threats and to use resources to enhance current emergency plans. Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of planning, practicing and reviewing their practices to support their setting when an actual emergency occurs. You must register online at The Family Conservancy’s website for this training. Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3.0 hours) Cost: FREE Harrisonville Community Center – Harrison Room 2400 S. Jefferson Parkway, Harrisonville, MO 64701

From Staring to Sharing: Supporting Peer Relationships of Infants and Toddlers Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy Join us as we become familiar with strategies for supporting peer relationships for toddlers and noticing and supporting infants' peer preferences. You will use a six step process to plan how to support toddlers in resolving social conflicts. CLASS Dimension: Infant – Teacher Sensitivity, Facilitated Exploration, Toddler – Positive Climate, Teacher Sensitivity Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 The Family Conservancy – 2nd Floor 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101

The M in STEM = Mathematics Trainer: Pegi Stamps, Constructive Playthings

Do the Math! In this hands-on interactive workshop, participants will engage in activities foundational to children’s mathematical thinking. This session will explore effective ways to include math activities in daily routines for preschool aged children while aligning practices with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards for early childhood education. Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 North Kansas City Hospital Pavilion– Burlington Room 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Using Blocks in the Classroom Trainer: Nancy Heathman, The Family Conservancy

Blocks are universal play materials, they are found in preschool classrooms around the globe. There is a great deal of research documenting the benefits of playing with blocks; consistently showing that block play supports the development of mathematical thinking, social skills, abstract thinking, creativity, and most recently literacy. However, despite this evidence, block play remains largely a limited “choice” activity. This session will explore what is learned when children play in the block area, what should or might be included and the 10 things NAEYC says that children learn from block play. Participants will earn 2 clock hours and a light meal will be provided. To register for this event, you must contact Gary Brock at 816-398-4321 Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: FREE KCPT Public Television 123 E. 31st Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness Trainer: Leanne Hilligas, The Family Conservancy As mandated reporters, it is essential we know and understand the signs and symptoms of the different types of abuse and neglect. We will discuss our responsibilities as mandated reporters. During this session, participants will recognize the signs and symptoms of child abuse, neglect, and what to do when abuse and/or neglect are suspected. Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 The Family Conservancy – 2nd Floor 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101

Childcare 101 Trainer: Leanne Hilligas, The Family Conservancy Welcome to early childhood education! The purpose of this session is to review the basics of working as an early childhood teacher including developmentally appropriate practice, diapering, handwashing, professionalism, supervision of children, and safe sleep practices. Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 The Family Conservancy – 2nd Floor 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101

STEAM in Early Childhood Education Trainer: Nancy Heathman, The Family Conservancy Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math are today's buzz word in Early Education. We often are intimated by one or more of these words. Although it's not necessarily WHAT we know about each subject, but rather HOW we ask questions and foster the child's learning in the different subject areas. After this session, participants will understand the multi-faced approach to embedding STEAM experiences in your daily curriculum and activities. Friday, March 20, 2020 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 The Family Conservancy – 2nd Floor 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101

Emergency Preparedness for Early Care & Education Providers Trainer: Carol Ayres, The Family Conservancy Emergency preparedness in an early education setting requires every person in the child's life knowing their role. This event offers early education providers an opportunity to focus thinking on their setting's hazards and threats and to use resources to enhance current emergency plans. Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of planning, practicing and reviewing their practices to support their setting when an actual emergency occurs. You must register online at The Family Conservancy’s website for this training. Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3.0 hours) Cost: FREE City of Kansas City Health Department 2400 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108

Setting the Stage for a Happy Classroom: Proactive Behavior Management Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy How can you manage the classroom to prevent misbehavior and reinforce the behaviors you would like to see more often? In this session you will learn the importance of clear directions and rules, redirection strategies, and how to focus your attention on positive behaviors to insure that they will happen more often. CLASS Dimension: Toddler – Teacher Sensitivity and Behavior Guidance, Pre-K – Behavior Management and Teacher Sensitivity Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 The Family Conservancy – 2nd Floor 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101

Working with Temperaments (Infant/Toddler) Trainer: Meg Fuehne, The Family Conservancy

To create nurturing relationships with children, caregivers need to become aware of the feelings, expectations, and attitudes they bring from their own past experiences, particularly in childhood. In this class, participants will have an opportunity to explore their own temperament traits and how both their temperament and a child's may influence the the relationships in group care. As part of responsive caregiving, an awareness of temperament can help the caregiver create a good fit with each child in his/her care. Thursday, April 2, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 North Kansas City Hospital Pavilion – Burlington Room 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116

The Bully-Proof Classroom Trainer: Carol Ayres, The Family Conservancy

To create nurturing relationships with children, caregivers need to become aware of the feelings, expectations, and attitudes they bring from their own past experiences, particularly in childhood. In this class, participants will have an opportunity to explore their own temperament traits and how both their temperament and a child's may influence the the relationships in group care. As part of responsive caregiving, an awareness of temperament can help the caregiver create a good fit with each child in his/her care. Tuesday, April 7, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 Holy Cross Lutheran Early Childhood Center 2003 NE Englewood Road, Kansas City, MO 64117

Helping Babies Explore their World Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy Teachers can enhance infants’ explorations during routine care and playtime in ways that support infants’ engagement and development. We will explore strategies in the areas of object permanence, exploring same and different, exploring more, one-to-one correspondence, taking apart and putting together, seeing from different viewpoints, and cause and effect. CLASS Dimension: Infant – Facilitated Exploration Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 North Kansas City Hospital – North Oak Room 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Engaged Children are Learning Children Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy When adults talk about children and attention they are often referring to “paying attention” - getting the child to listen to what a teacher or peer is saying. In this session we will use the term engagement to emphasize that the goal is helping children remain involved in activities and events that interest them. Sustained engagement leads to ongoing discovery, which results in more learning than does merely paying attention to something an adult is saying or doing. CLASS Dimension: Pre-K – Instructional Learning Formats Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 13145 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062

Childcare 101 Trainer: Leanne Hilligas, The Family Conservancy Welcome to early childhood education! The purpose of this session is to review the basics of working as an early childhood teacher including developmentally appropriate practice, diapering, handwashing, professionalism, supervision of children, and safe sleep practices. Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 The Family Conservancy – 2nd Floor 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101

Director’s Lunch and Learn: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Trainer: Polly Prendergast, Berkley Child and Family Development Center

Leadership and Emotional Intelligence: learn how they are connected and why it can affect your reasoning and problem solving skills. This presentation identifies the skills needed for an individual to improve their ability to understand their emotions and how they affect their reasoning and problem-solving skills. The main focus is to learn about emotional intelligence and the need for individuals to recognize and manage their own emotions; the core of quality leadership starts with an individual and his or her actions. This training includes lunch. Friday, May 1, 2020 from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $35.00 North Kansas City Public Library 2251 Howell Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Introduction to CLASS Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy What is the CLASS tool? Where was it developed and why should we know about this tool? This brief overview of the CLASS tool will help us have an understanding of this assessment tool that is becoming widely used in our community and across the United States. Thursday, May 7, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 North Kansas City Hospital – Burlington Room 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116

CPR & First Aid with AED (Infant, Child, Adult) Trainer: Carol Ayres, The Family Conservancy From the American Heart Association, this course will teach you the basics needed for First Aid, and CPR/AED use for Adults, Children and Infants. You must register by phone only for this course. Friday, May 8, 2020 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $71.00 The Family Conservancy – 2nd Floor 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101

Building Connections with Children Trainer: Susan Owens, The Family Conservancy

When a new child enters the classroom, how do you start establishing a connection with that student? Trust takes time with anyone, as it does a child with an adult. Learn strategies to build, maintain, and continue to build connections with the children in your class. To register for this event, you must contact Gary Brock at 816-398-4321 Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: FREE KCPT Public Television 123 E. 31st Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Be a Sportscaster and a Dictionary! Language Modeling throughout the Day Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy Sportscasters describe what is happening during a game just as teachers can describe their own actions and the actions of children in order to expand children's language. Dictionaries provide multiple ways to understand the meaning of words, just as teachers can use several words and phrases to support a child's understanding of a new word or concept. In this session we will practice using these strategies throughout the day and design a plan for continuing to enhance your language modeling skills. CLASS Dimension: Toddler – Language Modeling, Pre-K – Language Modeling Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 North Kansas City Hospital – Barry Room 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness Trainer: Leanne Hilligas, The Family Conservancy As mandated reporters, it is essential we know and understand the signs and symptoms of the different types of abuse and neglect. We will discuss our responsibilities as mandated reporters. During this session, participants will recognize the signs and symptoms of child abuse, neglect, and what to do when abuse and/or neglect are suspected. Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 Location TBD

Childcare 101 Trainer: Leanne Hilligas, The Family Conservancy Welcome to early childhood education! The purpose of this session is to review the basics of working as an early childhood teacher including developmentally appropriate practice, diapering, handwashing, professionalism, supervision of children, and safe sleep practices. Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 Location TBD

Me Do It! Supporting Toddlers’ Independence Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy How can we maximize toddlers' independence in the classroom and stay calm in the process? Each part of the daily routine will be explored with the filter of allowing children to take care of their own needs as much as they are able and ready to do. CLASS Dimension: Toddler – Regard for Child Perspectives Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (2.0 hours) Cost: $25.00 Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 13145 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062

Registration Information

Payment and registration are due 5 business days before the training workshop is held.

Please use a separate registration form for each participant. Please mail your registration form with payment to:

The Family Conservancy Attn: Leanne Hilligas 444 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 200 Kansas City, Kansas 66101

Call 913-742-4113 to pay by credit card over the phone. Register and Pay online at

https://www.thefamilyconservancy.org/events/category/training/ Cancellation and Attendance Policy:

If you must cancel your registration, call us at 913-742-4113 no later than 48 hours before the workshop begins to receive a training coupon. This coupon may be used to cover the registration fee for another workshop. No coupons or refunds will be issued to no shows or those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start of the session. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule any training. In the event of a cancellation, participants will be notified and may receive a refund or select a new event to attend.

Participants who miss 15 minutes or more of a session for any reason (including but not limited to arriving late, leaving early or stepping out of the session) will not be awarded a certificate of attendance.

We are not able to accommodate children at trainings. For inclement weather and training cancellations, call our Training

Cancellation Line at 913-573-1893 ext. 1893, The Family Conservancy’s website, or our Facebook page.

To view a complete list of upcoming trainings and for our training policy and procedures, please visit our website at:

https://www.thefamilyconservancy.org/early-educators/

Registration Form (Page 1 of 2)

(Please fill out completely; one person per registration form; make copies as needed)

Name: _________________________________ _________ Home/Cell Phone: ____________________

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MISSOURI PARTICIPANTS – MOPD ID Number: _________________

Program Name: _________________________________ ________ Work Phone: ___________________

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County: _______________________________ _________ DVN/License #: ______________________

My program is a: _______ Center/Group Home ________ Family Home

My program is: _______ Licensed ________ Licensed Exempt

_______ Non-Regulated ________ Unlicensed Family Home

What is your total enrollment (how many children do you serve)? ______________

If working in child care and/or Head Start, does your agency accept children whose fees are partially or fully covered by the DSS Child Care subsidy (state paid)? ______ Yes _______ No

If yes, how many of the children you serve receive subsidized care? ___________

I am an Educare/Project REACH participant. ______ Yes _______ No

Registration Form (Page 2 of 2) Please check the session(s) you would like to attend:

Sat. January 15, 2020 – Literacy Skills “Write” This Way………………………………….$25.00

Fri. January 17, 2020 – Leading with a Growth Mindset…………………………………..$35.00

Tues. January 21, 2020 – CLASS Overview……………………………………………….$25.00

Thurs. February 13, 2020 – Building Relationships and Community………………….…...$25.00

Tues. February 18, 2020 – Supporting Children in Planning/Problem Solving…...………..$15.00

Tues. March 3, 2020 – From Staring to Sharing: Importance of Peer Relationships…….....$25.00

Tues. March 5, 2020 – The M in STEM = Mathematics……..…………...…….....……….$25.00

Sat. March 14, 2020 – Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness……..…………..…...……......…$25.00

Sat. March 14, 2020 – Childcare 101………………………………………..………...…....$25.00

Sat. March 20, 2020 – STEAM in Early Childhood Education.……………..………...…....$25.00

Tues. March 31, 2020 – Setting the Stage for a Happy Classroom………………………....$25.00

Tues. April 2, 2020 – Working with Temperaments…………….…………..………...…....$25.00

Tues. April 7, 2020 – The Bully-Proof Classroom…………………………..………...…....$25.00

Tues. April 14, 2020 – Helping Babies Explore their World………….……..………...…....$25.00

Tues. April 21, 2020 – Engaged Children are Learning Children………………....…...…....$25.00

Thurs. April 23, 2020 – Childcare 101…………………..…………………..………...…....$25.00

Fri. May 1, 2020 – Emotional Intelligence and Leadership…………...……..………...…....$35.00

Thurs. May 7, 2020 – CLASS Overview……………...……………………..………...…....$25.00

Thurs. May 21, 2020 – Be a Sportscaster and a Dictionary!………..………..………...…....$25.00

Sat. June 6, 2020 – Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness……………………..………...…....$25.00

Sat. June 6, 2020 – Childcare 101…………………………………………...………...…....$25.00

Thurs. June 11, 2020 – Me Do It! Support Toddlers’ Independence…………..……...…....$25.00

Total Enclosed: $___________

Check Number:_________