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¿Necesita ayuda en español con la inscripción a una clase? Llame al 651-641-6660
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Un interprete se le puede proveer gratuitamente/sin costo alguno. Si usted quiere un interprete para esta clase, por favor llame al 651-641-6660.
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November In-Person Trainings
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November Featured Trainings | |
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Language Acquisition: Helping Our Youngest English Language Learners
Monday, November 7, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF II.B: Promoting Cognitive Development
Trainer Sharon Kaniess
Think Small Saint Paul
Course Description:
Gain knowledge about how one acquires language, no matter what age. Examine the development of language and how to promote its growth for unilingual and multilingual children. Explore talking styles that can encourage or discourage speech.
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Entendiendo la Conducta: Dando Sentido a lo que Ves y Escuchas
(Understanding Behavior: Making Sense of What You See and Hear)
Martes, 29 de noviembre, 6:30-8:30pm
2 horas, Costo: $10.00
KCF II.C: Promoviendo el Desarollo Emocional & Social
Entrenador Jansel Hernandez
Think Small Minneapolis
Descripción del curso:
Este curso sobre la orientación de conducta de dos horas cumplirá con el requisito de entrenamiento anual del cuidado infantil licenciado en casa. Los objetivos del entrenamiento es ayudar a los participantes a: aprender que cada conducta de los niños muy pequeños es una forma de comunicación y que tiene significado; y estrategias que se pueden usar para incrementar su capacidad para apoyar el desarrollo socioemocional positivo por medio de relaciones positivas con bebes y niños pequeños.
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Teaching Children to Know Their Own Engines: A Look At Your Environment (Key #4)
Tuesday, November 1, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF II.C: Promoting Social & Emotional Development
Trainer Michele Benyo
Shakopee Community Center
Exploring the Family Caregiver Partnership
Thursday, November 3, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF III: Relationships with Families
Trainer Molly Hughes
Think Small Saint Paul
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Health & Safety I - Family Child Care (In-Service)
*For Family Child Care only*
Saturday, November 5, 9:30-11:30am
2 hours, FREE
KCF VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices
Trainer Sharyl Kalal
Creekside Community Center - Bloomington
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Active Supervision: Children with Special Needs
*For Family Child Care only*
Saturday, November 5, 9:30-11:30am
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Sara Mulso
Chaska Community Center
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Teaching & Learning in a Multicultural Environment
Wednesday, November 9, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, FREE
KCF II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences
Trainer Vicki Filteau
Think Small Saint Paul
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Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care (In-Service)
*For Family Child Care only*
Saturday, November 12, 8:30am-3:00pm
6 hours, FREE
KCF VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices & VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Jessica Rogers
Think Small Saint Paul
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Active Supervision: Provider Self-Care & Privacy
*For Family Child Care only*
Wednesday, November 16, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Nancy Berndt
Shakopee Community Center
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Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care (In-Service)
*For Family Child Care only*
Wednesday, November 2, 6:30-9:30pm
Wednesday, November 9, 6:30-9:30pm
* Must attend both sessions for credit
6 hours, FREE
KCF VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices & KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Sharyl Kalal
Prior Lake Senior High School - Savage
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Authentic Observation
Thursday, November 3, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF IV.A: Observing, Recording & Assessing Development
Trainer Marian Hassan
Room for Growing North - Forest Lake
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Health & Safety II - Family Child Care (In-Service)
*For Family Child Care only*
Saturday, November 5, 12:00-2:00pm
2 hours, FREE
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Sharyl Kalal
Creekside Community Center - Bloomington
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma (DHS)
Wednesday, November 9, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, FREE
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Pamela Bohm
Oakdale Discovery Center
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma (DHS)
Thursday, November 10, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, FREE
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Nancy Berndt
Shakopee Community Center
Building Strong Relationships with Families
Monday, November 14, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF III: Relationships with Families
Trainer Michele Benyo
Richfield Community Center
Caregiving Strategies: Building Resilience in Children at Risk
Tuesday, November 15, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF II.C: Promoting Social & Emotional Development
Trainer Gloria Deziel
Fridley Community Center
Basics of Licensed Family Child Care for Substitutes
*For Family Child Care only*
Saturday, November 19, 8:30am-12:30pm
4 hours, FREE
KCF VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices & VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Fowsiya Dahir
Think Small Saint Paul
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma
Monday, November 21, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, FREE
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Wendy Prokosch
Think Small Minneapolis
Active Supervision: Preventing Child Injuries in Family Child Care Settings
*For Family Child Care only*
Wednesday, November 30, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Vicki Filteau
Think Small Saint Paul
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December In-Person Trainings
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December Featured Trainings
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What the Experts Say: Diversity & Anti-Bias Education
Monday, December 5, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences
Trainer Vicki FIlteau
Think Small Saint Paul
Course Description: Discover how children learn and perceive diversity and the correlation to the Minnesota Early Learning Standards. In Addition learn how to create a plan for anti-bias education.
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Science: A Sense of Wonder & Discovery
Thursday, December 8, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF II.B: Promoting Cognitive Development
Trainer Jessica Rogers
Richfield Community Center
Course Description: Science is finding out about everything in the world around you. Science means asking questions and trying to find the answers. Build a curriculum that uses children's curiosity and supports learning in language, literacy, math and science. Learn why to use science in your setting.
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Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care (In-Service)
*For Family Child Care only*
Saturday, December 3, 8:30am-3:00pm
6 hours, FREE
KCF VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices & VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Oy Oliver
Park High School - Cottage Grove
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma
Wednesday, December 7, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, FREE
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Wendy Prokosch
Think Small Saint Paul
Create a Family-Centered Program: Families & Stress
Thursday, December 8, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF III: Relationships with Families
Trainer Marian Hassan
Think Small Saint Paul
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Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care (In-Service)
*For Family Child Care only*
Saturday, December 10, 8:30am-3:00pm
6 hours, FREE
KCF VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices & VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Sharyl Kalal
Apple Valley Community Center
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Weaving Literacy into Math & Science Activities
Saturday, December 10, 8:30am-12:30pm
4 hours, Cost: $20.00
KCF II.B: Promoting Cognitive Development
Trainer Vicki Filteau
Coon Rapids Civic Center
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Active Supervision: Provider Self-Care and Privacy
*For Family Child Care only*
Tuesday, December 13, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Pamela Bohm
Think Small Saint Paul
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Children & Restraint Systems (C.A.R.S.)
Tuesday, December 13, 6:30-9:30pm
3 hours, Cost: $33.00
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Jill Hylla
Maple Grove Community Center
Health & Safety Pre-Service for Child Care Centers
*For Child Care Center educators only*
Saturday, December 17, 8:30am-3:00pm
6 hours, FREE
KCF VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices & KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Fowsiya Dahir
Think Small Saint Paul
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Sensory Processing Disorder
Monday, December 5, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences
Trainer Sara Mulso
Tiny Tots & Little Tykes - West Saint Paul
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma
Thursday, December 8, 6:45-8:45pm
2 hours, FREE
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Nancy Berndt
Chaska Community Center
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Inside the Child: Social & Emotional Development
Saturday, December 10, 9:00-11:00am
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF II.C: Promoting Social & Emotional Development
Trainer Molly Hughes
M Health Fairview Sports Center - Woodbury
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma
Monday, December 12, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, FREE
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Pamela Bohm
Crystal Community Center
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Preschool Ages & Stages
Monday, December 12, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF I: Child Development & Learning
Trainer Carrie Johnson
Shakopee Community Center
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma (DHS)
Wednesday, December 14, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, FREE
KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety
Trainer Nancy Berndt
Eagan Community Center
Observation & Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs
Thursday, December 15, 6:30-8:30pm
2 hours, Cost: $10.00
KCF IV.A: Observing, Recording & Assessing Development
Trainer Janice Hofschulte
Room for Growing North - Forest Lake
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Training Locations
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Apple Valley Community Center
14603 Hayes Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
Coon Rapids Civic Center
11155 Robinson Drive
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Creekside Community Center
9801 Penn Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, MN 55429
Eagan Community Center
1501 Central Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
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Fridley Community Center
6085 7th Street Northeast
Fridley, MN 55432
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove, MN 55369
M Health Fairview Sports Center
(Formerly HealthEast Sports Center)
4125 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129
Oakdale Discovery Center
4444 Hadley Avenue North
Oakdale, MN 55128
Park High School
8040 80th Street South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Prior Lake High School
7575 150th Street West
Savage, MN 55378
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Room for Growing North
268 12th Street Southwest
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Richfield Community Center
7000 Nicollet Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
Shakopee Community Center
1255 Fuller Street South
Shakopee, MN 55379
Think Small Minneapolis
3433 Broadway Street Northeast, Suite 460 (4th Floor)
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Think Small Saint Paul
10 Yorkton Court
Saint Paul, MN 55117
Tiny Tots & Little Tykes
60 Marie Avenue East, #100
West Saint Paul, MN 55118
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