Foster and enhance the relationships in your school-age program
School-age direct care staff and providers will examine key strategies in fostering positive relationships with school-age children in the newest Targeted PD training.
The second training in the series is now available
This second training in the supplemental child abuse training series requested by the OMFRP CYP Division is required for all CYP personnel and family child care providers. The training emphasizes reporting requirements and how to respond and report child abuse and neglect in your program.
Foundational course updates, new activities, a new Focused Topics Course in development, and research highlights
Foundational Courses are now updated in all Direct Care tracks, an updated Physical Development resource is available for Training & Curriculum Specialists, and a new Focused Topics course aimed at Family Child Care Coordinators is in development.
All Family Child Care and School-Age Foundational courses have now been updated. The final two courses updated include the Program Management and Positive Guidance course.
The first of a new series required for all CYP staff is now available
At the request of OMFRP’s CYP Division the VLS is publishing a new series of supplemental trainings on child abuse prevention, identification, and reporting. Training 1 addresses appropriate expectations and responses to behavior.
New professional development opportunities, Foundational Course updates, celebrations, and research highlights
Targeted Professional Development modules for Direct Care Staff, three courses updated in the Family Child Care & School-Aged tracks, course access to the PSB Non-Clinical Referral Tool, and leading research for a more effective ECE workforce.
New Targeted PD addresses Safe Sleep, Goals, and Universal Supports
New Targeted Professional Development modules highlight key strategies for setting collaborative goals with staff, supporting safe sleep practices, and establishing strong routines for all children.
Updates to observation tools and Foundational courses now available
Revised Competency Reflections for all Foundational courses, updates to the Caregiving Observation & Reflection Tool, updates to Foundational courses in the Family Child Care & School-Aged tracks, and tips to help children and families eat and stay healthy this season.
