- Virtual Via Zoom
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Session One: May 7 Developmental Screening: Approaches and Impacts with Sarah Gould-Houde (Conference Presenter)
Developmental screening is a simple approach to gathering data on a child that can be used to aid their daily programing, as well as provide information to discuss further support as needed with families. If you have ever wondered why and how you could approach developmental screening in your program, this session is for you.
Sarah Gould-Houde, Quality Improvement Specialist, QUALITYstarsNY
OCFS TRAINING TOPIC AREA:
(1) Principle of childhood development and (4) Safety and Security Procedures
Session Two: May 14 Draining Off High Intensity Emotion and Behaviors with Jeanine Fitzgerald (Conference Keynote Speaker)
When in high intensity, children become inflexible in their thinking and explosive in their patterns of behavior. “Shocking” words and hurtful or harmful reactions are almost always present as the process escalates. It is at this point that professionals and parents fall into the trap of focusing on the intensity which results in a perfect storm. This session explores the stages of escalation and the language that restores calm and effectively deals with the unresolved trigger.
Jeanine Fitzgerald, The Fitzgerald Institute
OCFS TRAINING TOPIC AREA:
(1) principles of childhood development and (10) adverse childhood experiences
Session Three: May 21 Helping Children Resolve Conflict & Manage Anger with Scott Noyes (Conference Keynote Speaker)
Valuable lifelong lessons are learned from childhood disputes. Helping children learn to disagree is a skill many of us have never been exposed to. This presentation stresses resolving conflict through mediation, triads, and supportive intervention. Helping children with emotional development, specifically working with anger,
Scott Noyes, Empowering Programs, Child Development Specialist
OCFS TRAINING TOPIC AREAs:
(1) principles of childhood development and (3) child day care program development
Session Four: May 28 Behavior: Understanding the Why Before Fixing the What with Peggy Hoime (Conference Presenter)
This workshop helps caretakers understand what children’s behavior is really communicating. Participants will learn to distinguish between temperament, developmental stages, stress responses. Participants will learn to identify possible triggers, and respond in ways that support growth rather than simply correcting behavior.
Peggy Hoime, Certified Behavior Consultant and Family Coach
OCFS TRAINING TOPIC AREAS:
(1) Principles of childhood development and (2) health needs of infants and children
Want to join us for this training? Be sure you are set up for success-
- Use a Laptop or Desktop – Please join from a computer, not a phone or tablet, for full access to training tools.
- Be On Time – Log in 5 minutes early to check your audio, video, and connection.
- Keep Your Camera On – Video must stay on throughout the session to support active participation.
- Mute When Not Speaking – Stay muted unless you’re contributing. Know how to mute/unmute yourself.
- Minimize Distractions – Attend from a quiet, focused space. No multitasking.
- Engage Respectfully – Participate fully and communicate professionally. No recording allowed.