Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Directors-HEO0287

This Class is Live Online

The Early Learning Coalition supports Directors in attaining professional development that supports mental health, trauma-informed care, and wellness. This training series is being offered for FREE to any Palm Beach County Director and/or any Director in Broward that contracts with ELC Palm Beach. The Coalition will cover the cost of the course, the books, and provide a $500 financial incentive for completion of the course. Register today!

Questions? Contact: Lucia Adrian / Email: [email protected] / phone 561-868-4044

• Instructor: Vesta Hetherington
• Tuesdays - October 4, October 18, November 1, November 15, December 6
• 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Course Hours: 40

Course Description:

The goal of this course is to assist child care program directors in implementing trauma-informed care for the families they serve.

This is a five-session course, which will require the completion of outside assignments and readings. Upon completion of this course, child care program directors will form a community of practice and will be able to:

• Recognize the signs of trauma impacting children
• Examine the importance of self-care
• Apply tools to help children regulate emotions and behaviors
• Evaluate the physical learning environment for trauma-sensitive supports
• Develop a plan for creating a trauma-sensitive program

This course can be used to meet the Florida Credential renewal requirements and can be used to obtain the Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Program Director Credential Endorsement.

Books

Books are required and can be purchased through the Palm Beach State College Lake Worth campus bookstore.

For scholarship opportunities, please contact Lucia Adrian at 561-868-4044 or [email protected].

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