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

 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

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

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

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

Want to learn more about ACES and Positive Childhood Experiences, and Stress? In this training, we will introduce these topics and trauma. ECE 1.4, 4.1, ADM 9

LOCATION: Quality Care for Children Atlanta Office, 3 Corporate Blvd., Atlanta, 30329 On Access Road I85 near North Druid Hills Intersection. Room: 100

Contact: 470.598.2327

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website. Full participation is required to receive credit.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24 hours before the training with the required handouts. Participants are responsible for the required handouts. Check your spam folder.

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

Register: GaPDS

 Trauma & Play follows this training In Person at the same location. You must register separately.

Administrators and educators will discover how to evaluate and revise SMART goals into SMARTER action plans for measurable improvements. ECE 6.2; ADM 1,4, 9

Register now as spaces are limited.

LOCATION: Quality Care for Children Atlanta Office, 3 Corporate Boulevard, NE.

Atlanta 30329 Training Room 100. On Access Road by I 85 at North Druid Hills.

Contact: 404.479.4200 or 470.598.2326

Registration Ends: Monday prior to the scheduled training day.

Seating Availability: 25

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website.

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

Participants are responsible for the required handouts. Check your spam folder.

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

Class Description: The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare providers’ understanding of financial reports and their use in fiscal management. ADM- 8

Contact: 470-891-1399

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

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children

3 Corporate Blvd.

Atlanta, GA. 30329 (1st Floor Training Room)

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.

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

Join this three-hour webinar. This training helps child-care administrators improve their ability to develop a marketing plan and use marketing tools to build relationships with families to improve retention and referrals. ADM 3

Webinar

Register on GaPDS: https://gapds.decal.ga.gov

Cancel more than 48 hours in advance so that others may register.

You must arrive within the first 15 minutes for state credit.

Seating Availability: 20

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website. Once registered, participants will receive a reminder a few days prior with the required handouts. Please mark your calendars as two trainers prepare in advance.

Participants are responsible for printing handouts.

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

Register: GaPDS

Class Description: The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare providers’ foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts and practices. ADM- 8

Contact: 470-891-1399

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

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children

913 N. Tennessee St.

Cartersville, GA. 30120

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.

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

Class Description: The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare providers’ foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts and practices. ADM- 8

Contact: 470-891-1399

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

Seating Availability: 30

Location: Quality Care for Children

3 Corporate Blvd.

Atlanta, GA. 30329 (1st Floor Training Room)

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.

Register: GaPDS

Play is important to everyone and it even helps when we have trauma enter the child's life. Discuss play and trauma. ECE 1.4

Location: In Person at Quality Care for Children Atlanta Office, 3 Corporate Blvd., Atlanta, 30329 Access Road by I 85. Room: 100

Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website.

Once registered, participants will receive an email 24 hours before the training with the required handouts. Participants are responsible for the required handouts. Check your spam folder.

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

Register: GaPDS

 470.598.2327

Trauma 101 is scheduled at 10 AM at the same location; register separately.

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

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

Learn ways to better use and understand the indicators of the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale. 

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

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: 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 the successful completion of the QR portfolio.

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: December 11, 2023

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: November 28, 2023

Seating Availability: 10

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 helps family child care providers improve their ability to develop a marketing plan and use marketing tools to build relationships with families to improve retention and referrals. Topics include: identifying audiences for marketing, communicating the features and benefits of the program, and the use of marketing tools.

Contact: 470-426-2596

Registration Ends: November 29, 2023

Seating Availability: 20

Location: Goodwill Career Center

4070 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605

Clarke 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: November 28, 2023

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