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Future Early Childhood Educator Two-Day Pre-Service Training

Interested in a Career in Early Childhood Education?

 

DATES & LOCATION INFORMATION 

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
United Way of Greater Houston – Meeting Room A&B

Thursday, July 13th, 2023
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
United Way of Greater Houston – Meeting Room A&B

United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77007

*REGISTRATION IS FOR BOTH DAYS (8 HOURS)
*CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED UPON CONCLUSION OF SECOND DAY –
  ATTENDEES MUST COMPLETE BOTH DAYS OF TRAINING TO RECEIVE
  CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR 8 HOURS

ACTIVITIES AND TOPICS COVERED

*Department of Family and Protective Services – Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers
        *Child Maltreatment
        *Discipline and Guidance
        *Health and Safety
        *Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Brain Development
*Effective Interviewing Techniques
*How to Write a Resume that Stands Out
*Ask Questions and Get Answers from Experienced, Knowledgeable Trainers

AGENDA BY DAY

PART I:  Wednesday, July 12th (12:00 NOON – 4:00 PM)

I.    Introduction / Getting to know you

II.   What is Early Childhood Education?

III.  Overview of Minimum Standards

IV.  Child Maltreatment

V.   Reflection

PART II:  Thursday, July 13th  (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

I.     Review of Day 1

II.   Health and Safety (Takes care of sections 4-9 in Minimum Standards)

        *Handling Emergencies/Emergency Preparedness
        *Use of First Aid Equipment and Fire Extenguishers
        *Process for administering medication to children
        *Food emergencies and allergic reactions
        *Understanding building and physical premises safety
        *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

III.  Discipline and Guidance

IV:  Effective Interviewing

V:  Resume Writing

VI:  Wrap-Up

IMPORTANT:  Attendees must complete both days of training to earn 8 hour certificate of completion

Registration is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have any questions, please contact Aaron Carrara at 832-643-7304.