Training & Events

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network 
July 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description

The first two years of life are a time of incredible developmental growth and change. We expect most children to follow a predictable pattern of change when it comes to motor, language and social skills. In this training, come learn about infant and toddler milestones, how to monitor progress for infants and toddlers and the steps to take if a child is not meeting milestones.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
July 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description

Children in the classroom have varied needs and abilities and as their teacher you can support them by creating an environment that supports diverse needs and abilities and is inclusive of all children. This training will provide information on the power of a team and strength-based approaches. Participants will also learn about accommodations, modifications and strategies to support all preschool children.

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network 
July 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description

This training will bring to light the importance of positive interactions between providers and the children they care for. Providers will learn how to properly engage with infants and toddlers and what children will gain from those teacher-child interactions.

1.5 Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
July 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description

Science is about experiencing, observing and making sense of the world around you. Come discover ways to include science in the preschool classroom and join us as we discover how to turn preschoolers into scientists.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
July 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description

In this training we will discuss the importance of creating connections and the brain science behind it. We will also discuss how this connection improves relationships between provider and children, families and adults. We will discuss how this connection is important in the provider's relationship in professional as well as personal interactions.

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network 
July 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description

Fostering independence in young children builds self-esteem and self-confidence and helps to avoid over-reliance on adults. This training will focus on developmentally appropriate practice to help infants and toddlers begin to foster independence in various areas including self-feeding, toileting and handwashing, dressing independently and helping with daily tasks.

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network 
July 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description

Learning how to communicate through language is one of the most important feats of human development. This training will cover how children learn language and consistent changes you can expect to see in children’s language skills throughout the first two years of life. Strategies will be given for how to support children’s language development to set them on a trajectory for success.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network
July 2024 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

This training focuses on pretend play in early childhood. You will learn how pretend play changes across development and how it supports children’s learning. You will also gain ideas and learn strategies to easily support pretend play in your program at little to no cost.

One Missouri clock hour will be given.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
July 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description

This training will explore executive function in preschoolers. Come learn what it is and how teachers can best support the development of executive function skills in the preschool classroom.

One Missouri clock hour will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network
July 2024 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

This training focuses on pretend play in early childhood. You will learn how pretend play changes across development and how it supports children’s learning. You will also gain ideas and learn strategies to easily support pretend play in your program at little to no cost.

One Missouri clock hour will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.