Below are the training titles and descriptions for each Volume 8 CCSN 2 hour training. After you have determined which trainings you are interested in ordering, select the number of tests and answer keys you will need for each. Only one answer key is needed for each training per facility. Each test includes a certificate of completion per child care staff.

 

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• Louisiana

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Description

COURSE ID

PRICE

Volume 8, No. 1

 

Supervising Preschoolers Effectively

When supervising young children, it is essential to monitor what is happening on a continual basis so that you can instantly intervene to protect their health and safety. However, effective supervision is about more than just watching children – it is about using techniques that promote effective supervision practices and create caring, and yet safe environments.

KY: CDA- 1, Core- 2, Lvl- 1

Age Group: Preschool

Core Knowledge Area: Health & Safety

0801C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 2

 

Battle of the Bulge: Avoiding Unhealthy Weight Gain

Many lifestyle habits are set by the time a child is 8 years old. As a result, the time to act is now. Early childhood professionals are in a position to make a real difference in the lives of children and families by integrating information about nutrition and fitness into teaching practices.

KY: CDA- 2, Core- 1, Lvl- 1

Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Core Knowledge Area: Health, Safety & Nutrition

0802C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 3

 

Developing Friendship Skills

Social skills are necessary for making friends. This is true in child care and later in school and other social situations. This training covers areas such as: the importance of play in developing friendships, how adults can support emerging friendship skills, and how children can support each other in forming friendships.

KY: CDA- 3, Core- 1, Lvl- 1

Age Group:  Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age

Core Knowledge Area: Child Growth & Development

0803C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 4

 

Addressing Anaphylaxis & Seizures

Anaphylaxis and seizures are among medical emergencies (and potential crises) for early childhood professionals to be familiar with. As a follow-up to first-aid training they've likely had, this training explores these topics in greater detail.

KY: CDA- 2, Core- 2, Lvl- 1

Age Group:  Preschool, School-age

Core Knowledge Area: Health & Safety

0804C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 5

 

Actively Involving Children in Reading

Dialogic reading – also referred to as interactive reading – enhances language skills through interactive picture book reading. It is innovative in that young children learn to become storytellers. Done well, dialogic reading not only improves emergent literacy, but it is fun and may even foster a love of reading.

KY: CDA- 1, Core- 2, Lvl- 1

Age Group:  Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Core Knowledge Area: Learning Environment & Curriculum; Language Development

0805C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 6

 

Helping Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder

Reactive Attachment Disorder is a problem with social interactions that occurs when a child's basic physical and emotional needs are neglected, particularly when the child is an infant. Although it is not easy to change behaviors associated with this condition, the prognosis is always better for families that begin treatment with the child at a young age.

KY: CDA- 3, Core- 1, Lvl- 1

Age Group:  Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Core Knowledge Area: Special Needs; Child Growth & Development

0806C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 7

 

The Role of Coaching & Mentoring

Early childhood professionals typically need training in areas such as child development and a host of health and safety concerns. These are admirable objectives for learning more about child care, but effective coaching and mentoring can enhance learning opportunities for building staff skills.

KY: CDA- 6, Core- 3, Lvl- 1

Age Group:  Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age

Core Knowledge Area: Professionalism

0807C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 8

 

Vision Screenings & Exams for Preschoolers

This training outlines reasons why vision screenings and exams are so important for preschool-aged children, as well as presenting signs that an eye problem could be present, plus tips on preventing eye injuries, listing some approved screening tools, and explaining how they differ.

KY: CDA- 2, Core- 5, Lvl- 1

Age Group:  Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Core Knowledge Area: Child Growth & Development; Child Assessment

0808C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 9

 

Working with Strong-willed Children

Strong-willed kids can be quite a handful – high energy, challenging, and persistent. Even the most dedicated teacher or parent can feel pushed to the limit. This training explains how teachers can protect a strong-willed child's positive qualities while at the same time encouraging their cooperation.

KY: CDA- 3, Core- 1, Lvl- 1

Age Group:  Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Core Knowledge Area: Guidance, Discipline, Interactions

0809C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 10

 

Staff Motivation: Helping Teachers Enjoy their Work

Listening to what teachers need from their directors can be a superficial endeavor … or it can be one that deepens understanding and broadens possibilities. The end result is a more stable, committed staff.

KY: CDA- 5, Core- 7, Lvl- 1

Age Group:  Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age

Core Knowledge Area: Program Management

0810C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 11

 

Are Today's Preschoolers Too Rushed?

This training outlines the negative consequences that a too-hectic schedule has on children, as well as describing suggestions to help keep kids from hurrying through childhood.

KY: CDA- 3, Core- 1, Lvl- 1

Age Group:  Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Core Knowledge Area: Child Growth & Development

0811C2EV

$10.00

Volume 8, No. 12

 

Biting & Hitting: Addressing Troubling Behavior

This training delves into the incidence of biting behaviors; discusses reasons why children bite and hit at different ages; and it presents strategies when biting and hitting occurs.

KY: CDA- 3, Core- 1, Lvl- 1

Age Group:  Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Core Knowledge Area: Guidance, Discipline, Interactions

0812C2EV

$10.00