Professional Development
Early Childhood Development Support Services is dedicated to the advancement and development of professionals working in the human services sector.
As part of an ongoing process, we are constantly updating our professional development opportunities to better meet the needs of Early Intervention program staff. If you have a request for specific training or professional development that would benefit your program, please contact us.
If your program is funded through Region 6 Early Intervention, a portion of your training cost is subsidized. You will need a Region 6 subsidy code when registering. Please contact our office for more information.
Please note that beverages, snacks and lunch (when necessary) are provided at all training sessions.
Click here to see a list of all professional development sessions that we offer.
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Mental Health First Aid Training (Youth) - 2 Day This two day training was developed to help practitioners provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. It teaches mental health first aid skills for practitioners working with clients age 12-24. |
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The Child in Relationship - 2 Days This two day session focuses on relationship building practices between the parent, the child and how the practitioner supports healthy family engagement. Participants will explore the basic concepts of brain development, relationship development and how interactions between child and caregiver create the crucial foundation for healthy development. Participants will explore the roots of challenging behavior and learn strategies to positively engage children in ways that build relationships. |
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Annual Conference - Learning and Changing Together (afternoon with Linda, morning sessions) This year’s Annual Conference will focus on the ever changing world professionals, families and children are faced with. This is an opportunity to engage in a variety of information and strategy building techniques which will continue to support you, the practitioners, who offer relevant and supportive services to children and families in our communities. |
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Annual Conference - Learning and Changing Together (morning with Linda, afternoon sessions) This year’s Annual Conference will focus on the ever changing world professionals, families and children are faced with. This is an opportunity to engage in a variety of information and strategy building techniques which will continue to support you, the practitioners, who offer relevant and supportive services to children and families in our communities. |
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Level 1 Relationship Based Practice Training 5 -Days This five day Entry Level workshop is for practitioners in the support field for less than a year.This session focuses on building knowledge and skills relevant for relationship based practices. Sessions will explore key concepts and practical strategies that will enhance practitioners' abilities for reaching, engaging and supporting children, youth and families. |
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Level 2 Relationship Based Practice Training - 2 Days This two day session provides a deeper exploration of relationship based practices for participants who have taken the Level 1 Relationship Based Training. Participants will explore interdisciplinary practices and how to work collaboratively with other professionals. This training challenges participants to re-examine their own values and beliefs and how this impacts their ability to support children, youth and families. |
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Kids Have Stress Too! Facilitator Training Research shows that even very young children can learn to manage their stress effectively. Facilitators, trained to deliver the Kids Have Stress Too! (KHST!) program, are qualified to present workshops where parents and caregivers will learn how to recognize stress in children, identify stressors, and teach kids age-appropriate stress-management techniques. Includes the materials to deliver the training |
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CPEF Sponsored Kouzes and Posner Leadership Challenge 3- Days Backed by 25 years of original research and data from over 3 million leaders, The Leadership Challenge® is a leadership development program by bestselling authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. Approaching leadership as a measurable, learnable, and teachable set of behaviors, this proven leadership model proclaims Leadership Is Everyone’s Business. |
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