• Overview of Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Children Birth-Age 5 | Beaver Falls (Beaver)

    Neighborhood North Museum of Play 716 14th St, Beaver Falls, PA, United States

    Discover what children really need to thrive! This course will introduce essentials of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), helping educators understand how children learn best. Participants will not only grasp the “what” and “why” of DAP, but also learn to confidently apply its principles in their own classrooms—creating responsive, age-appropriate, and engaging learning experiences that truly […]

  • Everyday Interactions Matter | Youngwood (Westmoreland)

    Westmoreland County Community College Health & Culinary Building 150 Community College Drive, Youngwood, PA, United States

    In this course, participants will learn how to observe and reflect upon powerful moments of growing, sharing, learning, and belonging in the ordinary, everyday interactions they share with young children. More Details Date: August 8, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $20 per 2 hour PD Location: Westmoreland County Community College 150 Community […]

  • Positive Guidance Strategies to Facilitate Social and Emotional Development | Youngwood (Westmoreland)

    Westmoreland County Community College Health & Culinary Building 150 Community College Drive, Youngwood, PA, United States

    Teaching children social and emotional skills during the early childhood years is critical for later success in school and in life. In this course, participants will learn preventative strategies to address “challenging” behaviors. The course emphasizes that all behavior is a form of communication and encourages approaches that preserve the relationship between caregiver and child, […]

  • Classroom De-escalation in Early Childhood

    This course helps participants to understand the causes of escalation in young children, learn about foundational classroom practices to prevent escalation, practice de-escalation strategies, and learn about ways to reconnect and reengage children after the escalation has ended.