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Trauma 101: Brain and Behavior
2024-02-08 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning

創傷101: 大腦與行為

*This webinar will be in English and translated in Cantonese.

Join us to learn about the basics of emotional trauma. What is it? How does it affect a child’s brain and behavior? And what can we do about it?

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrduqprzMiHdJhjQoXsVn4avlPeGiHQ0xj#/registration

Parent Café
2024-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us on zoom! Come as you are, strengthen your protective factors and learn more about your family’s strengths.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pf-ysqTovG9dbJS1WYZwacaqEodxoLpo-

Trauma 101: Cerebro y Comportamiento
2024-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
Acompáñenos a aprender lo básico sobre el trauma emocional. ¿Qué es? ¿Cómo afecta el cerebro y comportamiento del niñe? Y ¿qué podemos hacer?
Registrar aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkf-Cpqz8tGtV_R20_RYjht3cM-IXXr2tR

Spring/Summer Poison Prevention
2024-03-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
This workshop will provide an introduction to California Poison Control System and the Poison Hotline, indoor and outdoor hazards, childcare and school safety, and health education resources, now updated with information regarding the following:

Cannabis
Liquid Nicotine
Fentanyl

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElduuprDgrE9D3kQsuftjVibovEiRicE1m

Trauma 102: Supportive Strategies
2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
*This webinar will be in English and translated in Cantonese.

創傷102: 干預策略

After taking Trauma 101, join us for this deep dive into more trauma-sensitive strategies. We’ll practice using breath work, movement, books, and play to help children work through their big emotions.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclf-irrz8oHdH_UAnD4zFcQb-bR1qXvHYQ#/registration

Mandated Reporter Trainings
2024-03-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Cristina Hickey, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County
The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will discuss the issues of child abuse and the legal responsibilities of California’s mandated reporters. All child care providers are encouraged to attend. There will not be a test at the end of the class. Everyone working with children are Mandated Reporters!
Note: This class is for the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training. This training is the updated curriculum and it has been approved by Community Care Licensing. This is for Contra Costa County and Alameda County providers/preschool teachers only.
Please one person per registration. If you have more staff joining the training, they will have to sign up and join individually to receive a certificate.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdemsrzosG92zJX_0zYDZ4WLR508aLKJn

Spring/Summer Poison Prevention
2024-04-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
This workshop will provide an introduction to California Poison Control System and the Poison Hotline, indoor and outdoor hazards, childcare and school safety, and health education resources, now updated with information regarding the following:
– Cannabis
– Liquid Nicotine
– Fentanyl
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocuqvqDotHNeNqJ1k0aV6ttjCR3sYwbD8

Trauma 102: Cuidar y Apoyar
2024-04-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
Después de tomar Trauma 101, únase a nosotros para esta inmersión profunda en estrategias sensibles al trauma. Practicaremos el uso de la respiración, el movimiento, los libros y el juego para ayudar a les niñes a superar sus grandes emociones.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcOyrrTopGt1Hcp6AauZLK1-o_1GAHPEA?mc_cid=b628290aec&mc_eid=a36a0255c4#/registration

The Myths and Truths of Bilingualism
2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
With all the controversy around the education of bilingual children, how do we know what’s best? Join us to dispel some common myths about language learning and discuss ways to support bilingual children at home and in the classroom.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdOuqrz0uH9blSspPiAc9ZZ71IGnXNc-0

Parent Café
2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us on zoom! Come as you are, strengthen your protective factors and learn more about your family’s strengths.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-iqqD8uGdb-9xVp0uCwIY36F9NaroH9

雙語的迷思和真理
2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
關於雙語兒童的教育存在諸多爭議，我們如何知道什麼是最好的? 請加入我們，消除一些常見的關於語言學習的迷思，並討論如何在家庭和課堂上支持雙語兒童。
在此註冊: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfu-rpjMuH9Eh3zueQPl3e35cJ5awzhFZ#/

Reframing Challenging Behaviors from a Sensory Lens
2024-04-20 08:30 - 10:30 | 4005 Port Chicago Hwy, Ste. 120, Concord, CA 94520, 4005 Port Chicago Hwy Suite 120, Concord, 94520
Presented by First Five Contra Costa
Did you know that at least 1 in 20 individuals experience sensory processing difficulties? Were you also aware that humans possess more than
the traditional five senses? How does this connect to challenging behaviors? As educators, what steps can you take to recognize and assist children with sensory processing needs?
Join us for a training led by Inclusion Specialist Megan Miccio, where we’ll delve into sensory processing and its crucial role in child development, learning, and the program setting. We’ll explore commonly utilized sensory tools and strategies for integrating them into your programs to support children of all abilities.
Register Here: https://www.caregistry.org/index.cfm?module=trainingEventDetails&trainingId=51141&eventId=53859&mc_cid=1ee84b560f&mc_eid=a3e1fe1294
View Flyer Here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:3dc952bd-484f-4d1f-aa6d-911fd60bd5ee

Los Mitos y Verdades del Bilingüismo
2024-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
Con toda la controversia en torno a la educación de los niñes bilingües, ¿cómo sabemos qué es lo mejor? Acompáñenos a descartar algunos mitos comunes sobre el aprendizaje de idiomas y platicar de las formas de apoyar a los niñes bilingües en el hogar y en el salón de clases.
Registrar aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEufuyopj0qHtIVL-a8kuX3eNMUFoIdE9RR

Tips for Understanding & Decreasing Whining & Increase Cooperation
2024-04-30 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented By Kyo
Does your child have a hard time following directions? Do they frequently whine? This webinar will provide you with tips to decrease whining and increase cheerful cooperation! Join us to learn why your child might be engaging in these behaviors, and then learn strategies to effect positive change.
This webinar will cover:
•Learning why your child is whining or not cooperative
•Strategies to promote cooperative behavior
•Strategies to use when your child whines
•Question & Answer
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfuqrqz8rG9dwC2WgziwL47gpbuS0da7P

Talking about Race in Early Childhood
2024-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the ways that a colorblind approach fails to advance racial equity, and explore two alternative methods that support early childhood educators in leading age-appropriate discussions about race with young children.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdeGupz4jE9IxrPvQAEXck6MrQbe4lnNE#/registration

Empowering Children Through Co-Regulation: Tools for Supporting Big Feelings Part 1
2024-05-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Early care providers play a pivotal role in helping children navigate the ups and downs of their big feelings. We’ll explore practical strategies and tools for understanding and fostering co-regulation skills in young children. We’ll engage in self-reflection and analyze our own thoughts, feelings, and actions as a way of shifting our mindset about challenging behaviors. From establishing safe and supportive environments to implementing soothing techniques, participants will gain valuable insights into promoting emotional resilience and self-regulation in early childhood settings.
This is a 2-part series. We will then reconvene on June 12th to dive deeper and reflect on your experiences. Come ready to learn from each other and build a network of support.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-muqTIiHNy0HEKRzOVRBi-9lFYeF9eH

Discusiones Raciales en La Primera Infancia
2024-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
En este taller interactivo, discutiremos las formas en que un enfoque que no hable de distinciones raciales falla en promover la equidad, y exploramos dos alternativas que pueden ayudarnos a guiar discusiones apropiadas sobre las diferencias raciales y la justicia racial con niñes pequeñes.
Registrar aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErc-Gvrz0sEtLQL7VXmmxn9gBXVbw-VG9_#/registration

Mandated Reporter Trainings
2024-05-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Cristina Hickey, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County
The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will discuss the issues of child abuse and the legal responsibilities of California’s mandated reporters. All child care providers are encouraged to attend. There will not be a test at the end of the class. Everyone working with children are Mandated Reporters!
Note: This class is for the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training. This training is the updated curriculum and it has been approved by Community Care Licensing. This is for Contra Costa County and Alameda County providers/preschool teachers only.
Please one person per registration. If you have more staff joining the training, they will have to sign up and join individually to receive a certificate.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf–rpjsjE9d4nqNUkkTy2U4ejw65QnSR

Facilitating Interactions Between Peers
2024-06-04 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented By Kyo
Children with autism often have difficulty engaging in cooperative play with their peers which can limit their ability to explore and develop social relationships. Join us as we share some tips for facilitating play, including how to set up the environment to promote play and how to select motivating games that encourage collaboration and interaction by all.
This webinar will cover:
• Tips for setting up your environment for success
• Strategies for increasing social interactions with peers
• Question and Answer
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-CsqD8jG9L0udLtY149Xrwkj_9kRujd

Parent Café
2024-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us on zoom! Come as you are, strengthen your protective factors and learn more about your family’s strengths.
Registration Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-iqqD8uGdb-9xVp0uCwIY36F9NaroH9

Empowering Children Through Co-Regulation: Tools for Supporting Big Feelings Part 2
2024-06-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
In part 2 of this workshop we will reflect and dive deeper on the concepts from part 1. Early care providers play a pivotal role in helping children navigate the ups and downs of their big feelings. We’ll explore practical strategies and tools for understanding and fostering co-regulation skills in young children. We’ll engage in self-reflection and analyze our own thoughts, feelings, and actions as a way of shifting our mindset about challenging behaviors. From establishing safe and supportive environments to implementing soothing techniques, participants will gain valuable insights into promoting emotional resilience and self-regulation in early childhood settings. Come ready to learn from each other and build a network of support.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuGuqT4vHNTWJtTtgHhZuwr4uUADo2Jb

Parent Café
2024-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
The description stays the same: Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us on zoom! Come as you are, strengthen your protective factors and learn more about your family’s strengths.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-iqqD8uGdb-9xVp0uCwIY36F9NaroH9

Mandated Reporter Trainings
2024-07-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Cristina Hickey, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County
The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will discuss the issues of child abuse and the legal responsibilities of California’s mandated reporters. All child care providers are encouraged to attend. There will not be a test at the end of the class. Everyone working with children are Mandated Reporters!
Note: This class is for the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training. This training is the updated curriculum and it has been approved by Community Care Licensing. This is for Contra Costa County and Alameda County providers/preschool teachers only.
Please one person per registration. If you have more staff joining the training, they will have to sign up and join individually to receive a certificate.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpde6uqDoqHNCtHOoP_V4ICgd7rurYZsDU

Increase Cooperation by Offering Your Child Choices
2024-08-05 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Is it always a negotiation when you ask your child to complete a task? Using a “first this, then that” statement is a reliable way to get your child to follow through. In this talk, we will help you design your own “first-then” boards and talk about ways you can use this strategy easily and anytime.
This webinar will cover:
•What is a “first-then” board?
•How to provide meaningful choices to your child
•When to use this visual
•Question & Answer
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcuGhqz0jGtzHwv_fT910XRD7wDkhcdw6

Parent Cafe
2024-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States

Teaching Toddlers to Communicate
2024-09-12 12:00 - 12:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Each year, one in four children under the age of five are identified as “at risk” for developmental delays. Oftentimes the most powerful agent for change is not the hours spent in a therapist’s office, but the interactions between caregiver and child. Join Kyo to learn simple, easy to use interventions that will allow you to help your child thrive.
This Webinar Will Cover:
• Easy to use tactics that promote increased communication and engagement
• How to incorporate intentional learning opportunities throughout your natural routines
• Other communication modalities
• Question & Answer
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcuGtpz4oG9CBenLLdAXUeSjGkMbe342k

Mandated Reporter Training
2024-09-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Angelina Shippe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County
The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will discuss the issues of child abuse and the legal responsibilities of California’s mandated reporters. All child care providers are encouraged to attend. There will not be a test at the end of the class. Everyone working with children are Mandated Reporters!
Note: This class is for the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training. This training is the updated curriculum and it has been approved by Community Care Licensing. This is for Contra Costa County and Alameda County providers/preschool teachers only.
If you have multiple staff joining the training, they will need to register individually to receive a certificate. If you have multiple joining the training they all must register and put their names in the chat when the workshop begins to receive a certificate of completion.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsd–qqzojGtULjBSMttGIGY_0CvmO7hd5

How to Respond to Running Away and Avoidant Behaviors
2024-10-17 12:30 - 13:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Does your child run away when presented with an unpleasant task or walk away from you when in the community? In this 30-minute webinar, families will learn to identify the “why” of this behavior. Parents will learn function-based strategies to decrease rates of elopement and teach their child ways to “escape” in more positive, safe ways.
This Webinar Will Cover:
• What is elopement?
• Why children engage in this behavior
• Appropriate replacement skills
• Question & Answer
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcO6gqTIjHNYWVt7aT12TqAq214hBHt2s

Fall/Winter Poison Prevention
2024-10-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
This workshop will provide an introduction to California Poison Control System and the Poison Hotline, poison prevention for trending topics, and health education resources. Now updated with information regarding the following:
• The Dangers of Social Media Challenges
• Children & Cannabis
• Children & Medicine
• Storage & Disposal Safety Practices
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdeGsqTotEtDp1-8m2-1oGu_R9E91ipOs

Making Mealtimes More Enjoyable
2024-11-05 12:30 - 13:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Meal time can be stressful for anyone with young children. Difficulties with food selectivity and other meal-time challenges are even more common amongst people with autism. This can lead to nutritional deficits as well as difficulties participating in social routines. In this webinar, tips will be shared for facilitating peaceful meals as well as strategies to increase food acceptance and social interactions.
This Webinar Will Cover:

How to identify feeding problems
Strategies to increase food acceptance
Improving social interactions during meal time
Question & Answer

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdumtpzoiGNLr0XN7deqoUgsTmMg-B9oE
