Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Directors-HEO0287

• • Instructor: Vesta Hetherington
  • Wednesdays - May 15, May 22, May 29, June 12, and June 26, 2024
  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Course Hours: 40
  • Fee $240.00 (SEEK Eligible, Registry Approved)
  • Textbooks: Required
  • SEEK Deadline: May 1, 2024
  • Last day to register is May 11, 2024

The goal of this course is to assist childcare 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, childcare 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 are required and can be purchased through the Palm Beach State College Lake Worth campus bookstore.

SEEK Eligible, complete your application in the PBC Early Childhood Registry

Please contact Lucia Adrian at 561-868-4044 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

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