Interactions, relationships, and schedule, used properly can lead to higher observation scores as well as improve the best practices that occur in family child care homes and centers. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

This course will review displays that are required by Quality Rated, evaluate existing displays in the classroom and maximize the intentionally of reference.

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: First Baptist Church of Ellijay

164 N. Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA 30540- Gilmer County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

 Description: How long has it been since you completed the QR Portfolio? Or is this your first time?? This training will prepare you for successful completion of the QR portfolio 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

Outdoors is a great place to go and have fun. Come join us as we learn more about outdoor play. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

 Based on the Strengthening Families Initiative, this training focuses on how to promote social and emotional competence in children through meaningful interactions with families 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

 This training is an in-depth exploration of research based techniques that help teachers to utilize math concepts and words in daily events to promote learning. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

Do you understand culture and cultural competency? Come learn or refresh your cultural ideas on adding culture to your classroom

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

Feeling overwhelmed by lesson planning? This training will help you with techniques to accommodate and individualize for the children in your care

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Goodwill Career Center

4070 Lexington Road, Athens, Ga 30605

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

This Strengthening Families Georgia Workshop for parents and professional will explore ways help parents skills and better understand children and their behavior.

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

Can you use one item from your classroom to complete one days' worth of activities? Using GELDS in all learning domains, this can be accomplished. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

During this 2-hour training, we will look at why diversity is important, how to promote acceptance of diversity for all children and how diversity is assessed across the Environment Rating Scales

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

During this 2-hour training, we will look at why diversity is important, how to promote acceptance of diversity for all children and how diversity is assessed across the Environment Rating Scales. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

The webinar explores best practices for Art in early care and learning environments through the lens of the Environment Rating Scales. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

In this webinar, participants will learn causes of children's disruptive behaviors and strategies to help them overcome those disruptive behaviors. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

 Participants learn techniques to improve storytelling skills for the preschool classroom in this two-hour class. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

Positive interactions with children are so important. Come and learn more about interactions with children and making them count! 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

 Participants will gain a better understanding of open-ended questions by learning how to create, ask, and receive answers to their open-ended questions. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

This training will provide teachers with the knowledge on the importance of outdoor play and build language through outdoor play. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

 Description: How long has it been since you completed the QR Portfolio? Or is this your first time?? This training will prepare you for successful completion of the QR portfolio 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

How long has it been since you completed the QR Portfolio? Or is this your first time?? This training will prepare you for successful completion of the QR portfolio 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

How long has it been since you completed the QR Portfolio? Or is this your first time?? This training will prepare you for successful completion of the QR portfolio 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

Based on the 
Strengthening Families Initiative, this training focuses on how to promote 
social and emotional competence in children through meaningful interactions 
with families. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

How long has it been since you completed the QR Portfolio? Or is this your first time?? This training will prepare you for successful completion of the QR portfolio 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

Whether you are new to the child care profession or just want to revisit professionalism. This training will give you guidance on your journey as a child care professional. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Towns County Senior Center  

954 N Main St, Hiawassee, GA 30546 - Towns County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

Participants will discover what respectful caregiving for infants and toddlers is and how they can implement it in their classroom. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care For Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096- Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

This training provides an overview of the six strategies used in Active Supervision. The training provides participants opportunities to practice with each strategy as they learn them. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Towns County Senior Center  

954 N Main St, Hiawassee, GA 30546 - Towns County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

This Training is designed to help participants understand what kind of displays are required by Quality Rated and how to be intentional in placing them in interest area's around the room. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

Can you use one item from your classroom to complete one days' worth of activities? Using GELDS in all learning domains, this can be accomplished. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children 

3805 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 225, Duluth, GA 30096 - Gwinnett County

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Register: GaPDS

An interactive webinar on learning about the importance of maintaining a healthy and clean environment within childcare settings. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS

This training will introduce the Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scales and provide an overview of how the scale is used in Quality Rated. 

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: Registration will end 48 hours prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 30

Location: ZOOM

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.

This training is delivered in an online format and full participation is required to receive credit for the class.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24-48 hours before the training with the required handouts and Zoom login information.

Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.

Participants who are more than 15 minutes late or leave more than 15 minutes early will NOT receive credit for the class.

Click here to learn more about Zoom!

Register: GaPDS