Compass Trainings

SPECIAL 1-hr TRAINING! This training is being held on Wednesday 5/27/20 from 7:00pm-8:00pm ONLINE! Join us via Zoom online. Let’s not diagnose, let’s problem solve ADD/ADHD: In early childhood and as educators it is not our job to diagnose ADD/ADHD.  It is our job to problem solve with families and children.  Let’s dive into strategies and solutions for these children with fantastic energy and exuberance!

This training is being held on Wednesday 5/27/20 from 6:30-8:30pm ONLINE! Join us via Zoom online and come learn some new tips and tricks for creating Summer Fun.  We will review and discuss ideas for field trip ideas, special event planning & curriculum ideas! 

This training is being held on Thursday 5/28/20 from 1:00-3:00pm ONLINE! Join us via Zoom online. Administrators in Child Care are always looking to build the best team of teachers., but how do we hire, build  and retain a great team with the challenges we face in this field? How you lead your team will guide how they commit to you and your center. Connecting with compassion, clear goals and accountability are some of the topics we will discuss as we collaborate on ways to build and keep the best team of educators.

This training is being held on Thursday 5/28/20 from 7:00-9:00pm ONLINE! Join us via Zoom online. Clark the Shark teaches impulse control and self-regulation. This children’s book teaches us how they love life and being around other children around them but they struggle to show it in a calm and calm way. This shows us a way to help children who struggle with impulse control and self-regulation. This book is great to read to children who show these trades because they can connect to animals and how Clark is feeling.

This FREE training is being held on Monday 6/1/20 10:00- 12:00pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online.  Supporting the children in our care is usually our number 1 priority. But that can come at a price if we don’t find ways (or time) to nurture and care for ourselves. We will have the opportunity to consider strategies for boosting our bodies and calming our minds. There’ll also be time for fun, laughter and some lighthearted reflection. At the end of this practical workshop you will come away with ideas that (hopefully) work for you (both inside and outside the classroom).  Our discussions will draw upon the collective knowledge of the group. Come and discover what you can do for YOU!

This FREE training is being held on Tuesday 6/2/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online.  Children's success in school and social relationships is significantly dependent on their ability to recognize, appropriately express and control their emotions. Discover the factors, which affect the development of this vital skill. You will learn practical strategies to support young children in developing emotional regulation.

This SERIES training will start on Thursday 6/4/20 from 1:00-2:00pm ONLINE!   Join us via Zoom online. Toddlers are born scientists! Discover how to incorporate STEM concepts and experiences into your everyday activities. We will examine the educator's role in setting up the environment and share how to use common and natural materials to support STEM learning.

Series Dates: Thursday 6/4/20 1:00-2:00pm and Thursday 6/11/20 1:00-2:00pm

This FREE training is being held on Monday 6/8/20 10:00- 12:00pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online.  Supporting the children in our care is usually our number 1 priority. But that can come at a price if we don’t find ways (or time) to nurture and care for ourselves. We will have the opportunity to consider strategies for boosting our bodies and calming our minds. There’ll also be time for fun, laughter and some lighthearted reflection. At the end of this practical workshop you will come away with ideas that (hopefully) work for you (both inside and outside the classroom).  Our discussions will draw upon the collective knowledge of the group. Come and discover what you can do for YOU!

This training is being held on Tuesday 6/9/20 from 5:00-7:00pm ONLINE! Join us via Zoom online. We will review the prevalence of early childhood trauma. We will discuss what traumatic experiences look like and what the common trauma signs are. We will define resilience, review protective factors and examine how to help families build resilience to trauma and stress.

This training is being held on Wednesday 6/10/20 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ONLINE!  We will examine how we can encourage children to become more confident and successful learners.  We will explore the importance of play, encouraging children to be self-directed, and how we can help children to play cooperatively.  We will discuss using children’s interests to guide curriculum and scaffolding.

This FREE training is being held on Tuesday 6/16/20 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online. Culture is everything and in this session you will have the opportunity to explore how one’s culture influences routines, care giving style, parenting choices, and professional responses to challenging situations.  

This FREE training is being held on Wednesday 6/17/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online.  You will understand children's development and expectations of children's behavior at different ages.  Learn about the purposes of limit setting and how to design positive, respectful limit setting strategies for the early childhood years.  you will discover and examine the reasons behind behavioral outbursts/tantrums, and how to help children manage their anger.

This training is being held on Thursday 6/18/20 from 5:30-7:30pm ONLINE! Join us via Zoom online. We will review social-emotional development (SED) in the early childhood years. We will discuss how SED skills relate to behavior and common myths that are held about them. We will extensively examine strategies that can help reduce behaviors and make everyday home/childcare routines easier.

This FREE training is being held on Tuesday 6/23/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online.  Healthy (optimal) stress is a natural part of life, including childhood. Children need to be challenged in order to grow and develop. However, today, healthy stress is frequently displaced by toxic stress. Toxic stress occurs when life's demands consistently outpace our ability to cope with those demands and this harmful, prolonged exposure had a lifelong impact on brain development and overall growth. Learn techniques to overcome stress in the classroom for children and teachers alike.

This training is being held on Tuesday 6/30/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online.   Children are fascinated by the world around them. They’re endless “why” and “how” questions help us see their natural curiosity in action. For some of us, teaching science feels like an intimidating task. It need not be! Teaching science is not about having “the right answers” to children’s questions. It is about being willing to partner with children on their journey of discovery. We are already doing science in our programs without realizing it. This hands-on workshop will focus on how to “get comfortable” and be inspired by what children can teach us about the world.