Listed below is an example of some of the direct-service workshops and host agencies that Family Child Care at Its Best has delivered in the past.
Social Competence
Social Emotional Development in Group Care
Participants will explore developmental theory in relation to both individual and group care. They will be encouraged to consider the origins of children’s behavior; including how biological factors, early childhood settings, family dynamics and the greater community influence child development. Participants will learn to incorporate methods of guidance that facilitate pro-social behavior, promote conflict resolution and problem-solving, self-regulation, positive self-concept and self-esteem. Topics include: challenging behavior: prevention and intervention, promoting conflict resolution, and working with parents. The Center for Excellence in Child Development supports a holistic approach to preparing children for school, recognizing that young children learn through play and through relationships with caring adults.
Parent Engagement
Partnering with Parents
This training addresses the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of infants and toddlers and the supportive role of the caregiver. Participants will gain an increased understanding of the role of relationships and emotional development in learning. Topics include: building trust with infants and toddlers, understanding the temperament of children and adults, helping children become confident learners, and talking with parents about developmental processes. This series of training emphasizes the needs of children from birth to age five and aims to enhance the quality and safety of family child care environments. Each training makes practical use of the most recent research in child development and early childhood education.
Social Competence
Social Emotional Development in Group Care (Spanish)
Participants will explore developmental theory in relation to both individual and group care. They will be encouraged to consider the origins of children’s behavior; including how biological factors, early childhood settings, family dynamics and the greater community influence child development. Participants will learn to incorporate methods of guidance that facilitate pro-social behavior, promote conflict resolution and problem-solving, self-regulation, positive self-concept and self-esteem. Topics include: challenging behavior: prevention and intervention, promoting conflict resolution, and working with parents. The Center for Excellence in Child Development supports a holistic approach to preparing children for school, recognizing that young children learn through play and through relationships with caring adults.
Integrated Learning
Child Observation
This course addresses the continuum of informal and formal observation. Participants will learn to critically analyze assessment tools and explore ways to use their observations to support children, families, and program development. Issues of bias will be addressed in relation to the role of the observer. Observation will be considered as part of a responsive process as well as a quality improvement tool. Topics include: observation techniques, making good use of observation results, issues of cultural, linguistic, and developmental appropriateness in assessment. The Center for Excellence in Child Development supports a holistic approach to preparing children for school, recognizing that young children learn through play and through relationships with caring adults.
