NSU-CFN Electronic Workshops

What Are Electronic Workshops


Electronic workshops are an alternative way to receive clock hour training credit to meet licensing requirements or to get more information about a specific topic of interest. These workshops were designed for individuals who have considerable experience in the field and whose job responsibilities or location make attending regular workshops and other training difficult at times. Each electronic workshop will include material to read, questions to stimulate reflective thinking, activities and or projects that will enable you to apply the information to address a specific need in your program. Then the project and a test review will be submitted for credit. The workshops are also designed for the individual who has a specific need and who needs information on the topic right away. Let us know of any additional topics that interest you and we will develop them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Electronic Workshop Topics
	TR - 3 -- Trainer Track: Special Problems in Training Adults (3 clock hours)
If you are a trainer looking for help with some of the challenges of working with adult learners, this electronic workshop will help you. Learn ways to better meet the needs of adult learners and cope with the inevitable problems. This workshop is approved for 3 clock hours of training credit for Louisiana Pathways. Cost: $10 per person
	TR - 4 -- Trainer Track: Making Training Take (3 clock hours)
This workshop will help you answer the question, "Why don't they do what I taught them?" The workshop explores the many reasons why trainees do not implement what they learn when they return to the job site and offers solutions. The training is accepted for Louisiana Pathways Trainer Certification. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 1a -- Choking Hazards in Early Childhood: Responsibilities for Prevention (CDA 1) (3 clock hours)
Young children are especially at risk of choking because they are small and do not chew as well. They also are prone to explore items with their mouths. You may not be aware of all the hazards that might be in your program. Learn about common and lesser known choking hazards and what you can do to reduce your program’s chance of having to cope with a choking emergency. Find out what steps you can take in food preparation, classroom management, and training for classroom staff and food service personnel. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 1b -- Snacks for School-agers: It's More Than Juice and Crackers (CDA 1) (3 clock hours)
Schoolagers are hungry all the time – but getting them to eat what is good for them is a challenge in these days of fast foods and ready-to-eat snacks. Try some of these snack ideas that schoolagers can prepare alone or with just a little help from you. You’ll be delighted at how well they eat! And as a bonus, they will develop math skills as they learn about measuring, reinforce reading skills and build vocabulary as they read recipes. They’ll learn science as they see changes in food items and try new combinations, develop independence and reinforce skills in following directions as they learn food preparation. This electronic workshop teaches you how to make snack time a learning activity in addition to making it a time for a nutritious supplement. You’ll get directions for some popular items that you can print out and use immediately. This workshop was developed by Denise Folsom, formerly a trainer with NSU Child and Family Network. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 1c -- Childhood Obesity: When it’s More than Baby Fat (CDA 1) (3 clock hours)
Increasingly, early childhood programs are finding children as young as three or four who seriously exceed the weight guidelines for their age. Obesity in childhood can not only establish a lifelong pattern, but can have serious consequences even in childhood. What are the causes of childhood obesity, and what do health and behavioral professionals suggest that you do about it? Find out in this electronic workshop how to work with children, staff, and parents in addressing this important issue. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 1d -- Going Outdoors with Infants and Toddlers (CDA 1) (3 clock hours)
How do you provide safe outdoor activities for infants and toddlers? This workshop includes how to make your outdoor area safe and full of great experiences for the youngest ones in your care. The workshop was developed by Karen Miller, author of Things to Do with Toddlers and Twos and numerous other articles and books on caring for infants and toddlers in group settings. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 2a -- Physical Activities: Creating Chaos or Motivating Movement (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Movement activities can easily get out of hand unless the adult in charge understands how to guide children during active time. Learn how to create a positive environment for movement experiences so that you and the children will enjoy them together. This workshop was developed by Rae Pica, author of many books on physical development and activities for young children. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 2b -- Rhythm, Rhyme, and Song (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Music is much more than singing a few songs each day with your children. This workshop will help you understand the many musical concepts that young children learn through music. The workshop was developed by Rae Pica, a nationally known authority on children's physical development through curriculum. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 2c -- Sensational Sand and Wonderful Water Play (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Sand and Water play should be routine, intregral parts of your program. Learn how to set up a variety of sensory activities and how they contribute to children's learning. Find out how to support children's sensory development. This workshop was developed by Denise Folsom, formerly a trainer with NSU Child and Family Network. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 2d -- From Feathers to Fly Guts (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Looking for some new activities? Want something unique and fun? This workshop gives you a variety of sensory experiences that will engross children and amaze you at their attention span! This workshop was developed by Kathy Lee, author of 101 Crazy, Wacky, Things to Do with Children. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 2e -- Music for Infants and Toddlers (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Yes, infants and toddlers can enjoy music. This workshop will help you make music a major component of your curriculum. This workshop developed by Karen Miller, author of Things to do with Toddlers and Twos and numerous other books on caring for infants and toddlers. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 2f -- Exploring Science (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Science and young children are natural combinations. Yet many adults feel inadequate in providing science experiences. Learn how you may be doing more in science than you think and what find out what else you can do to provide exciting, challenges for your children. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 2g -- The Magic of Music (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
NEW! Music is an important component of any preschool program. This workshop addresses some of the concepts that children learn through music and how to teach music. It will also give you ideas for how to make up your own songs. This workshop was developed by Dr. Laverne Warren of Sam Houston State University. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 2h -- Your Room IS Your Reading Center (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Need some new ideas for promoting reading in your classroom? This course will help you get going. You'll also get ideas for improving what you are already doing. Developed by Heidi Meier Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 2i -- Writing the Right Way (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Do you have a writing center in your classroom? Children benefit from many opportunities to use writing tools such as crayons, markers, and large pencils. Learn how to create and oversee a writing center appropriate for young children. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 2j -- Back to the Great Outdoors (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
How has the limitations on outdoor play affected children today? Why do children need to be outside every day the weather permits? This workshop describes the numerous benefits to children. The workshop was created by Rae Pica, author of numerous articles and books on child development and play. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 2k -- Books for Infants and Toddlers: How Children Really Learn to Read (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Learning to read begins in infancy, but perhaps not in the way that you think. This workshop will help you see what experiences are appropriate in developing literacy in young children. Developed by Karen Miller, author of Things to Do with Toddlers and Twos and numerous other books and articles on working with infants and toddlers. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 2l -- Bloom's Taxonomy (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Asking the right types of questions helps develop critical thinking skills. Bloom's Taxonomy identifies various types of questions. Learn how to ask the right types of questions to encourage thinking skills. This workshop was developed by Laverne Warner of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Tx. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 2m -- Exploring Social Studies (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
What is social studies in the early childhood classroom? This workshop will help you understand the importance of including social studies components in your classroom. Developed by Rae Pica, author of numerous books on child development and movement. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 2n -- Experiencing Art (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Young children love art and will stay involved for long periods of time. Learn how to conduct art experiences that allow children to explore and create. This workshop developed by Rae Pica, author of numerous books on child development and learning through movement. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 2p -- Using Multiple Intelligences to Develop Math Skills (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Some children learn math skills very easily because they have a logical/ mathmatical intelligence. Other children may be much stronger in other intelligence areas. How can you help children with strengths in the various intelligences develop necessary math skills? This workshop will help you. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 2q -- Math that Adds Up (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Yes, math can be an important part of the early childhood curriculum. But does math have to be stressful and boring? This workshop will help you math matters for preschoolers. This workshop developed by Kathy Lee, author of 101 Crazy, Wacky, Things to Do with Children. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 2r -- Experiencing Music through Multiple Intelligences (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
How does music relate to other areas on intelligence? What can you do for the child who learns through music? This workshop will help you see how to incorporate music into other areas of learning. The workshop was developed by Rae Pica, a nationally known authority on children's physical development through curriculum. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 2s -- A Phonological Awareness Primer (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Phonological Awareness used to be called phonetic awareness. Phonological awareness describes the steps in the process that children go through in learning to read. What can you do to help this process? This workshop will help you answer parents' questions about what you are doing to get their child ready for school. This workshop was developed by Heidi Maier of Florida. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 3a -- Guidance: Kind and Firm (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
Find out the difference between adult control and controlling actions. Learn how to get and maintain classroom control through guidance that teaches appropriate behaviors. Discard controlling behaviors that are ineffective. This workshop was developed by Roslyn Duffey of the Better Living Institute in Seattle, Washington. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 3b -- Cooperation Reigns: How to Get Children to Do What You Want (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
Wondering why children do not listen to you? Want to know how to get them to cooperate and help with tasks such as clean-up? This course will give you some successful ideas to implement to generate cooperation. This workshop was developed by Roslyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute of Seattle, Washington. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 3c -- Teaching Tolerance: When Differences Don't Divide (CDA 3 ) (3 clock hours)
Helping children learn to live in a diverse world is essential for the global community in which we now live. Yet many teachers are unsure what to do to address cultural or diversity issues. Here are some ideas to help you get started. This workshop was developed by Roslyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute in Seattle Washington. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 3d -- Power Struggles: Pick Your Battles and Set Your Limits (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
Sometimes children's behavior can be challenging and frustrating. Learn how to guide children's behavior and avoid power struggles. This workshop was developed by Roslyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute in Seattle Washington. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 3f -- Supporting Cooperative Behavior through Games (CDA 3) or (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Learn how games and other activities can be used to teach children important skills of cooperation and working together. This workshop was developed by Rae Pica, author of numerous articles and books on movement and child development. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 3g -- Toddler Transitional Objects: Lovies and Blankies (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
Toddlers often rely on the comfort of special items such as blankets or stuffed animals especially during transitions such as starting child care or changing caregivers. This workshop will help you know what to do about such objects. The workshop was developed by Karen Miller, author of Things to Do with Toddlers and Twos and numerous other books. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 3h -- Bringing Serenity into Children's Lives: Relaxation Techniques (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
Children today face many factors that create stress. This workshop will help you learn some specific relaxation techniques that you can use with children. The workshop was created by Rae Pica, author of numerous books and articles on movement and child development. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 3i -- Having a Good Day with Infants and Toddlers (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
Appropriate guidance of infants and toddlers is essential to a well-run program. Many people equate discipline with punishment, but appropriate discipline is guidance, not punishment. Learn how to teach young children what they should do and how to reinforce desirable behavior. Find out how to use the environment to help them master necessary social skills and become self-confident. Learn some specific techniques for working with infants and toddlers by enrolling in this electronic workshop developed by Karen Miller, author of numerous books and articles on working with infants and toddlers. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 3j -- The Nonparticipating Child: When Children Won't Join the Fun and Games (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
Sometimes children do not want to participate in activities, especially movement activities. This workshop offers suggestions for encouraging participation and how to work with the child who is shy or otherwise unwilling to join in group activities. This workshop was developed by Rae Pica, author of numerous articles and books on child development and movement, including Experiences in Movement. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 3k -- Diffusing the Bomb (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
This workshop will help you evaluate your guidance techniques and set a plan for improvement. The workshop was developed by Kathy Lee, author of Successful Strategies for Directors. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 3l -- Creating Memories (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
Looking back at your own childhood helps you understand the social and emotional development of young children. This workshop considers the senses and how they effect children. Developed by Kathy Lee. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 3m -- Everyone is Different (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
Want to know how to understand differences and how to help your children to accept differences in others? This workshop will help you. The workshop was developed by Kathy Lee, author of several books. Cost: $10 Per person
	W - 4a -- Who Me? Plan a Parent Meeting? (CDA 4) (ADM 5) (3 clock hours)
Do you need to plan a parent meeting and are not quite sure how to get started? This course will teach you how to organize and conduct an effective parent meeting. Learn how to find out what your parents want and plan activities that they will attend. This workshop was developed by Roslyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute in Seattle, Washington. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 4b -- Time to Talk: How to Prepare for and Conduct Parent Conferences (CDA 4) (ADM 5) (3 clock hours)
Wondering how to prepare for parent conferences? You know they are important, but how can you make the most of the time invested? This course tells you how. Learn to see parent conferences from the parents' perspective and how to be prepared to address the parents' needs. This workshop was developed by Roslyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute Seattle WA. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 4c -- Dealing with Parents on Difficult Issues and Concerns (CDA 4) (ADM 5) (3 clock hours)
When you need to talk to a parent about a sensitive issue or unpleasant matter you'll want to be objective and understanding as well as empathetic to the parents. This workshop will help you address difficult matters with parents. This workshop was developed by Roslyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute in Seattle, Washington. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 4e -- Orientation of Parents (CDA 4) (ADM 5) (3 clock hours)
How do you get parents off to a good start? What are some ways to quickly see that they have all the information that they need? This workshop will help you. the workshop was developed by Rosalyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute of Seattle, WA. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 4f -- Creating Connections: How-to Include Parents (CDA 4) (ADM 5) (3 clock hours)
Parent involvement takes a lot of work and often the results are disappointing. Learn some techniques that will help generate enthusiasm among your parents and staff alike. Developed by Rosalyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute in Seattle Washington. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 5a -- Routines: Managing Transitions and Schedules (CDA 5) (3 clock hours)
Scheduling and handling routines is an important classroom management tool. This session will help you evaluate your current practices and improve to better meet the needs of your children. This workshop was developed by Rosalyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute in Seattle, Washington. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 5b -- The People Principle: Motivating and Supervising Staff (CDA 5) (ADM 3) (3 clock hours)
Many child care directors have asked for help in supervising staff. With the great need for motivated, dependable staff, supervision is a critical element in a quality program. If you are new to the field or just want some new ideas about what works and what doesn't work, this session will help you. This workshop was developed by Marci Livingston, a contracted trainer for NSU Child and Family Network. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 5c -- Marketing: Recruiting and Maintaining Enrollment for Now and the Future (CDA 5) (ADM 5) (3 clock hours)
Have vacancies in your center? Even if you don't, circumstancies such as changing neighborhoods, increased competition, the economy, and other factors beyond your control make it important to have an effective, on-going marketing plan. Learn how deliberate planning for marketing can help your child care center be successful and maintain full enrollment. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 5d -- Business Etiquette: Presenting a Professional Image (CDA 6) (ADM 5) (3 clock hours)
Does the corporate world and the child care world have different standards of behavior? What are today's expectations of the parents and employers with whom you work? Find out in this workshop created by Dr. Pat Pierson, head of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at NSU who teaches a college credit course on this topic. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 5f -- Look Who's Talking: But Who's Listening? (CDA 5) (3 clock hours)
This workshop addresses the unique challenges of communication in child care centers considering the time constraints and need for coverage. Evaluate your own communication techniques for making your messages clear and prevent misunderstandings. Workshop developed by Kathy Lee, author of Solutions for Early Childhood Directors. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 5g -- Teachable Transitions: Opportunities for Learning (CDA 3) (3 clock hours)
Looking for new ways to move children from one activity to another? Want your day with young children to run smoothly? This workshop will teach you ways to facilitate transitions. The workshop was developed by Rae Pica and is based on material Adapted from her books, Experiences in Movement: Birth to Age Eight and Teachable Transitions: 190 Activities to Move from Morning Circle to the End of the Day. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 5h -- Creating an Employee Handbook (CDA 5) or (ADM 3) (3 clock hours)
Policies and procedures are critical to efficient operation of any organization. If you do not have an employee handbook, or you're looking for some ways to improve the one that you have, then you'll find help in this workshop. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 5i -- End of Day Doldrums: Afternoons with Infants and Toddlers (CDA 5) (3 clock hours)
Does the last part of the day seem to fall apart? What can you do to help the afternoon go as smoothly as the morning? This workshop will give you suggestions for what to do with infants and toddlers to end the End of Day Doldrums. This workshop was created by Karen Miller, author of Things to Do with Toddlers and Twos and numerous articles and books on meeting the needs of infants and toddlers in group care. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 5j -- Making Time and Space for Movement (CDA 5) (3 clock hours)
How do you provide time and space for the movement activities that children need? This workshop will help you with guidance in planning and arranging for planned movement experiences. The workshop was developed by Rae Pica author of numerous books and articles on movement and child development. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 5k -- Secret Ingredient in Planning (CDA 5) (3 clock hours)
How can you plan effectively? Do you know how to create a web to link curriculum content? This workshop will help you improve the effectiveness of your planning. The workshop was developed by Kathy Lee, author of several books. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 5l -- Using Themes in Planning (CDA 5) (3 clock hours)
Learn how to plan for your preschool classroom by using themes and creating webs. This workshop was developed by Dr. Laverne Warner of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 5m -- Planning for Success (CDA 5) (3 clock hours)
We know that planning is essential to success with young children. How do we plan effectively? This workshop will help you in crafting appropriate lessons for young children. Workshop was developed by Laverne Warner of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 5n -- A Staff Retreat Primer (CDA 5) or (ADM 3) (3 clock hours)
Have you considered a staff retreat to help generate better understanding and cooperation among employees? This workshop covers all the factors to consider to organize and conduct a productive staff retreat. Developed by Rosalyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute in Seattle Washington. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 6a -- Blow out Burnout (CDA 6) (ADM 6) (3 clock hours)
Burnout is a major problem in service-oriented fields. Because of the responsibility and stresses of working with young children, directors and staff members alike need to understand how to prevent burnout and what to do about it. Learn how to cope with burnout in this workshop developed by Kathy Lee, author of Strategies for Directors. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 6b -- Learning to Lead (CDA 6) (ADM 5) (3 clock hours)
Directors and administrators must be leaders if a program is to be quality. Learn how to lead your staff to create the best center possible. This workshop developed by Kathy Lee, author of Solutions for Early Childhood Administrators. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 6c -- Is Your Vision 20/20? (CDA 6) (ADM 6) (3 clock hours)
Want to improve your center and not sure how to get started? This workshop will help you develop a cear vision for what you want to do. Workshop developed by Kathy Lee, author of Successful Strategies for Early Childhood Administrators. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 6d -- Professionals at Work: The Child Care Workforce (CDA 6) and (ADM 5) (3 clock hours)
What does it mean to be a professional? This workshop explores the elements that make up our concepts and identifies the characteristics attributed to professionals. Developed by Rosalyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute in Washington State. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 6e -- Creating Teamwork (CDA 6) (ADM 3) (3 clock hours)
How do you get your staff to work together? Directors everywhere struggle with this question. This workshop will help you create a team culture that helps staff work together and reduces turnover. Developed by Rosalyn Duffy of the Better Living Institute in Seattle Washington. Cost $10 per person.
	W - 7a -- Observing is More than Watching -- Much more! (CDA 7) (3 clock hours)
Want to know more about how to effectively observe children and what to do with the information that you gather? This course will help you learn this important skill as you explore the difference between "observing" and "watching" children. This workshop was developed by Denise Folsom, formerly a trainer with NSU Child and Family Network. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 7b -- Stop, Look, and Learn (CDA 7) (3 clock hours)
Why do we need to observe children? Do you need some shortcuts and tips for the task? This workshop will help you understand why observsation is important and how to do it effectively. The workshop was developed by Kathy Lee author of several early childhood books. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 7e -- Getting Started in Observing Children (CDA 7) (3 clock hours)
You know that observing children is an important skill. But how do you get started? This workshop will tell you how. Developed by Rosalyn Duffy Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8a -- When Toddlers Bite: Strategies for Prevention and Coping (CDA 8 or CDA 1) (3 clock hours)
Anyone who works with groups of toddlers will eventually face the problem of a child who bites. While it may often be simply a developmental phase, biting can cause havoc in an early childhood setting. What can you do when faced with “a biter”? This electronic workshop addresses the reasons that toddlers bite, suggests remediation plans, and offers guidance in working with the parents of both the child who bites and the other children. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8b -- Language Development in Young Children: “Both my feets hurt” (CDA 8) (3 clock hours)
Early childhood is the window of opportunity for children to develop language—and language skills are the precursors to reading and later school success. Learn about the many ways you can help ensure that children benefit from their time with you and leave your program ready to succeed in reading. This electronic workshop will give you numerous ideas for expanding the language opportunities in your programs through books, songs, rhymes, daily routines, and environmental print. This workshop was developed by Denise Folsom, formerly with NSU Child and Family Network. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 8c -- Babies on the Move (CDA 8 or CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
Learn how movement activities promote development in other areas in addition to physical. Explore the need for physical activites for infants and toddlers and what you can do to promote movement. This Workshop was developed by Rae Pica, author of numerous books and articles on movement as it relates to child development and overall health in young children. Cost: $10 per person.
	W - 8d -- Cognitive Development (CDA 8 or CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
How do infants, toddlers, and preschoolers learn and develop through physical activity? What do we know about movement and brain development? This workshop will give you new ideas to help you help children reach their potential. This Workshop was developed by Rae Pica, author of numerous books and articles on movement as it relates to child development and overall health in young children. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8e -- Supporting Creative Development: What, Why, and How (CDA 8) or (CDA 2) (3 clock hours)
What is creativity and how do we encourage it in young children? This workshop addresses the creative development of young children and the factors that can hinder it. This workshop was developed by Rae Pica, author of books and numerous articles on movement and child development. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8f -- The Hardest Transition: Infant Room to Toddler Room (CDA 8) or (CDA 5) (3 clock hours)
This workshop is targeted to people who work in center-based child care programs rather than family child care. Because children in family child care homes do not have to make transitions to new rooms and change caregivers as they get older, this transition is not an issue with them. The workshop was developed by Karen Miller, author of Things to Do with Toddlers and Twos and numerous other books and articles Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8g -- Fit Kids: Incorporating Daily Movement Experiences (CDA 8) (3 clock hours)
Today children do not get enough exercise. How do you include exercise in your daily activities making it fun and developmentally appropriate for young children? This workshop will help you. Developed by Rae Pica, author of numerous articles and books on child development and physical fitness. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8h -- Bonding and Attachment: Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers (CDA 8) (3 clock hours)
Caring for infants is a major responsibility not only because a safe and healthy environment is essential, but a responsive environment is critical for normal emotional development. The consequences of a child not having security and consistency in his environment can indeed be serious. Learn about the important bonding process and what you can do. This workshop developed by Karen Miller, author of Things to Do with Toddlers and Twos and numerous other books and articles about caring for infants and toddlers. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8i -- Cognitive Development Infants and Toddlers (CDA 8) (3 clock hours)
How do you help the youngest children learn in a developmentally appropriate way? This workshop will help you plan for the learning of these youngest children. The workshop was developed by Karen Miller, author of Things to Do with Toddlers and Twos and numerous other books and articles on caring for children in groups. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8j -- Social Development of Infants and Toddlers (CDA 8) (3 clock hours)
Yes, even infants and toddlers can begin to form friendships! Learn what you can do to promote important social development with the children in your care. This workshop was developed by Karen Miller, author of Things to Do with Toddlers and Twos and numerous other books and articles on caring for infants and toddlers in groups. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8k -- Multiple Intelligences (CDA 8) (3 clock hours)
Have you heard of psychologist Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory? This theory has significent implications for people who work with young children. This workshop will help you meet the various developmental needs of the children with whom you work. The workshop was developed by Laverne Warner of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8m -- Language Development (CDA 8) (3 clock hours)
Children develop language at an amazing rate during the early chilhood years. What can you do to make the most of this window of opportunity? This workshop will give you some ideas. Developed by Rae Pica, author of numerous books on child development and movement. Cost: $10 per person
	W - 8n -- If Toddlers Had a Top Ten List (CDA 8) (3 clock hours)
What are the main things that toddlers need? What would they tell you that they need? This workshop explores issues of working with toddlers and supporting their emotional and social development. Workshop developed by Kathy Lee Cost: $10 per person
Am I Ready for an Electronic Workshop? Before registering for an electronic workshop, ask yourself the following questions: Do I have adequate computer skills? You will need access to a computer with Windows and an Internet connection. You will need basic word processing, email, and Internet searching skills. If you feel your experience with computers is weak, arrange for someone to be available to help you with the computer tasks. Am I self-motivated? Since these workshops rely on you to work individually at your own pace, be sure that you can discipline yourself to complete the tasks without reminders. If you need the structure of an external class time, then a regular workshop may suit you best. Am I an independent learner? If you work well by yourself (or if several of you take a workshop together and share ideas) then this option may work well for you. Do I have enough experience and training to benefit from advanced level material? If you're just starting in early childhood, then you may benefit more from other types of training. Electronic workshops are developed with the assumption that you are familiar with typical requirements, schedules, equipment, room arrangement, etc.
Registration Information To register for any of the online clock-hour courses, contact NSU Child and Family Network at 1-800-796-9080. You will pay a fee and be given a username and password, and information about how to get the most from the electronic workshop that you select. You may work at your own pace, but we ask that sessions be completed within two weeks. Once you have read the material and completed all the assignments, contact us again and we will mail you a certificate. Register Now
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