Training
Make Your Center Shine - School Age
Join this Super Saturday for School Age in Atlanta.
This is the second session of the day. The day starts with Implementing Greetings & Departures for School Age at 8:30 AM. Register for that 2 hour credit separately.
Title: Make Your Center Shine - School Age.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Class Description: This training will help your staff embrace changes and assessments that help them improve the quality of their School Age Program.(ECE 1.3, ADM 4) )
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Ends: Oct. 30
Availability: 30 spots
Location: IN PERSON in Atlanta. Quality Care for Children Atlanta Office, 3 Corporate Blvd., NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30329
Important Information: Spaces are limited. You must register for this class on the GaPDS website at least 48 hours before the class start time. The state will not allow participants to have children present during training.
Once registered, participants will receive an email 24 hours before the training with the required handouts. Arrive within the first 15 minutes for state credit. Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class. As per Bright from the Start, for attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Register: GaPDS
https://gapds.decal.ga.gov
Implementing Meaningful Greetings & Departures for School Age
IN PERSON In Atlanta: Implementing Meaningful Greetings & Departures for School Age Children and Youth
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Class Description: Create meaningful acknowledgements for school-age students. Offer practical rationale, tools and strategies for incorporating meaningful practice when students enter and leave daily.(ECE 4.3, ADM 1)
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Ends: Oct. 30
Availability: 30 spots
Location: Quality Care for Children Atlanta Office: 3 Corporate Blvd., Suite 100, Atlanta 30329
Important Information: Spaces are limited. You must register for this class on the GaPDS website at least 48 hours before the class start time. The state will not allow participants to have children present during training.
Once registered, participants will receive an email 24 hours before the training with the required handouts for you to print. Arrive within the first 15 minutes for state credit. Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class. As per Bright from the Start, for attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Super Saturday in Atlanta also includes Make Your Center Shine for School Age at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Register: GaPDS
https://gapds.decal.ga.gov
Challenging Behaviors
Description: 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: Stephens County Public Library
53 West Savannah Street
Toccoa, Ga 30577 - Stephens 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
Meaningful Interactions with Young Children
Rethink how to interact with young children. Learn various strategies to interact, engage, and build relationships with young children.
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
Accommodations and Individualizations in Lesson Planning
Description: Feeling overwhelmed by lesson planning? This training will help you with techniques to accommodate and individualize for 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:
Stephens County Public Library
53 West Savannah Street
Toccoa, Ga 30577
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: Making It Count
Description: 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: 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
Trauma 101: Let’s Talk
Description: Want to learn more about ACES and Positive Childhood Experiences, and Stress? In this training, we will introduce these topics and trauma.
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 Main Street N.
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
Harvest Of The Month: A Tool For Food Education
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Class Description: October is Farm to School Month and get ready to celebrate with this in-person, interactive training session! We will introduce child care providers to the Georgia Harvest of the Month resources, and provide fun ideas for the classroom! This training is FREE, and all participants will receive a Harvest of the Month poster and cookbook.
Contact: Monica Griffin at Monica.Griffin@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the event date.
Location: Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center 3499 Rex Rd, Rex, GA 30273
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time.
This training will is delivered in person and full participation is required to receive credit for the class. 2 Hour State-Approved Training
Once registered, participants will receive an email the day before training with required handouts and login information. Participants are responsible for printing and bringing the required handouts to class.
Register: GaPDS Session code S-23769
Challenging Behavior
Challenging Behavior
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
First Baptist Church
164 North Dalton Street
Ellijay, Ga 30540
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description:ECE 4.1-Participants will learn causes of children's disruptive behaviors and strategies to help them overcome those disruptive behaviors.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Relax, Relate, and Reach- Promoting Positive Staff-Child Interactions
Relax, Relate, and Reach- Promoting Positive Staff-Child Interactions
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
First Baptist Church
164 North Dalton Street
Ellijay, Ga 30540
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description: ECE 1.2, ECE 4.1, ECE 4.2, ADM 9-Participants will gain strategies regarding fostering positive staff-child interactions and how to measure their own staff-child interactions using the Environment Rating Scale.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
The Journey of the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale
The Journey of the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Quality Care for Children
3805 Crestwood Parkway
Suite 225
Duluth, Georgia 30096
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
You will receive an email 24 to 48 hours prior to the training handouts. You must print and bring the handouts with you to the training.
Class Description: ADM 4-Learn ways to better use and understand the indicators of the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale.
Comments: 4 Hours of State-Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Welcome Back!! QR Portfolio Refresher!
Welcome Back!! QR Portfolio Refresher!
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Quality Care for Children
3805 Crestwood Parkway
Suite 225
Duluth, Georgia 30096
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description: ADM 1- 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.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Accommodations and Individualizations in Lesson Planning
Accommodations and Individualizations in Lesson Planning
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Little Dreamers Academy
176 Finnis Springs Dr.
Cornelia, Ga 30531
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description: ECE 1.1, ECE 1.2, ECE1.3, ECE 4.1, ECE4.2, ECE 4.3-Feeling overwhelmed by lesson planning? This training will help you with techniques to accommodate and individualize for the children in your care.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Do You See Me? Recognize Developmental Needs in Early Learning
Do You See Me? Recognize Developmental Needs in Early Learning
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Little Dreamers Academy
176 Finnis Springs Dr.
Cornelia, Ga 30531
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
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Class Description: ECE 3.1, ECE 3.2, ECE 4.1-Gain strategies and resources for supporting developmental growth in young children
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Intentional Display
Intentional Display
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Quality Care for Children
3805 Crestwood Parkway
Suite 225
Duluth, Georgia 30096
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
You will receive an email 24 to 48 hours prior to the training that will have handouts attached. You must print and bring the handouts with you.
Class Description: ECE 1.1 , ECE 1.3- This course will review display that are required by Quality Rated, evaluate existing displays in the classroom and maximize the intentionally of reference.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Welcome Back!! QR Portfolio Refresher!
Welcome Back!! QR Portfolio Refresher!
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Quality Care for Children
3805 Crestwood Parkway
Suite 225
Duluth, Georgia 30096
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
You will receive an email 24 to 48 hours prior to the training with needed handouts . You must print and bring the handouts with you to the training.
Class Description: ADM 1-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.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Welcome Back!! QR Portfolio Refresher!
Welcome Back!! QR Portfolio Refresher!
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Quality Care for Children
3805 Crestwood Parkway
Suite 225
Duluth, Ga 30096
Northeast Region
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
You will receive an email 24 to 48 hours prior to the training handouts . You must print and bring the handouts with you to the training.
Class Description: ADM1-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.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
IN PERSON Douglasville: Injury Prevention
Register for this In Person training
Location: Douglasville Library
6810 Selman Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
Learn about injury prevention including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, safe sleep practices, safety hazards, safe supervision, toy safety, and poison control.
Beginning. ECE 1.4
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Cost: Free
Seating Available: 30
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. An email reminder will be sent to the email account listed on your personal GaPDS account. Please check your junk/spam folder.
No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match GaPDS during the day of the training.
Register: GaPDS
Accommodations and Individualizations in Lesson Planning
Accommodations and Individualizations in Lesson Planning
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Towns County Senior Center
954 Main Street
Hiawassee, Ga 30546
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description: ECE 1.1, ECE 1.2, ECE 1.3, ECE 4.1, ECE 4.2, ECE 4.3: Feeling overwhelmed by lesson planning? This training will help you with techniques to accommodate and individualize for the children in your care.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Do You See Me? Recognize Developmental Needs in Early Learning
Do You See Me? Recognize Developmental Needs in Early Learning
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Towns County Senior Center
954 N Main St, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description: ECE 3.1, ECE 3.2, ECE 4.1 : Gain strategies and resources for supporting developmental growth in young children.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Meaningful Interactions with Young Children
Meaningful Interactions with Young Children
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location: First Baptist Church of Ellijay
164 N Dalton St, Ellijay, GA 30540
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description: ECE 4.1: Rethink how to interact with young children. Learn various strategies to interact, engage, and build relationships with young children.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
In PERSON: Make Your Center Shine in Smyrna
Register for this In Person training Make Your Center Shine.
Location: Good Will Career Center
3205 S Cobb Dr SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
This training will help your staff embrace changes and assessments that help them improve the quality of their childcare center. Beginning. ECE 1.3; ADM 4
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Cost: Free
Seating Available: 30
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. An email reminder will be sent to the email account listed on your personal GaPDS account. Please check your junk/spam folder.
You will be asked to sign up again at this facility.
No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match GaPDS during the day of the training.
Register: GaPDS
Strengthening Business Practices Module 3 Marketing Your Program for Center-Based Child Care Providers
Strengthening Business Practices Module 3 Marketing Your Program for Center-Based Child Care Providers
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Quality Care for Children
3805 Crestwood Parkway
Suite 225
Duluth, Georgia 30096
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description: ADM 3: 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. Topics include: identifying audiences for marketing, communication features and benefits of the program, and the use of marketing tools.
Comments: 3 Hours of State Approved Credit.
Register: GaPDS
Effective On-Boarding Strategies Everyone Can Use!
Effective On-Boarding Strategies Everyone Can Use!
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Quality Care for Children
3805 Crestwood Parkway
Suite 225
Duluth, Georgia 30096
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description: ECE 6.3, ADM 1, ADM 4- Do you, as an Owner or Director have a plan in place to create, support and sustain high quality, Early Childhood Professionals? This training will offer on- boarding tips to support hiring, training and sustainability of staff.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Using Everyday Materials with the GELDS
Using Everyday Materials with the GELDS
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location: First Baptist Church Ellijay
164 N Dalton St, Ellijay, GA 30540
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description: ECE 4.2, ECE .1,ECE 5.2 :
Can you use one item from your classroom to complete one day’s worth of activities? Using GELDS in all learning domains, this can be accomplished
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
In Person: Developmentally Appropriate Art: The Process Not the Product
Join this in person training at Villa Rica Public Library.
Arrive prior to10:15 AM to receive state credit.
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Cost: Free
Seating Available: 30
Location: Villa Rica Public Library in Carroll County
869 Dallas Highway
Villa Rica, GA 30180
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. A reminder will be sent to the email account listed on your personal GaPDS account. Please check your junk/spam folder. Make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS account when you sign during the day of the training.
Class Description: ECE 1.1, ECE 1.3 Beginning – The audience will learn the importance of process art and why it is developmentally appropriate in the preschool setting.
Register: GaPDS
Cooking for Kids
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: April 20th at noon
Cost: Free
Seating Available: 20
Location:
B’Mari Events & Art Studio (106-112 N McDonough St, Jonesboro, 30236)
Description: This hands-on training will help child care cooks prepare and provide healthy, developmentally-appropriate meals and snacks.
General Guidelines:
This is a live in-person training with space limited to 20 participants.
Welcome Back!! QR Portfolio Refresher!
Welcome Back!! QR Portfolio Refresher!
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Availability: 30
Location:
Quality Care for Children
3805 Crestwood Parkway
Suite 225
Duluth, Georgia 30096
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start. For attendance purposes, please make sure your first and last name match your GaPDS the day of the training.
Class Description: ADM 1: 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.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved Credit
Register: GaPDS
Face to Face in Atlanta: Responsive Childcare
In Person in Atlanta: Responsive Childcare for 2 hours Credit
Registration Deadline: 4 days before the event date.
Cost: Free
Seating Available: 25
Location: 3 Corporate Blvd., NE, Atlanta 30329; At North Druid Hills & I85
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. You will be emailed a reminder the day prior to your personal GaPDS account. Please check your junk/spam folder. No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start.
Class Description: Beginning; ECE 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 This interactive training provides developmentally appropriate strategies and tools to support ECE professionals with best practices to respond, connect, and communicate with children.
Register: GaPDS
In Person in Atlanta: Relax, Relate and Reach: Promoting Positive Staff-Child Interactions
Atlanta Face to Face: Relax, Relate and Reach: Promoting Positive Staff-Child Interactions - Intermediate Level
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Seating Available: 25
Contact: 470.598.2327
Location: 3 Corporate Blvd, NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, 30329 North Druid Hills & I85
Registration Deadline: 48 hours before the event date.
Cost: Free
Seating Available: 30
Important Information: You must register for this class on the GaPDS website 48 hours before the class start time. An email reminder will be sent the day prior to your personal GaPDS account. Please check your junk/spam folder.
No credit can be given after 15 minutes of the training start time as per Bright from the Start.
Class Description: ECE 1.2, 4.1,4.2, ADM 9 - Intermediate - Participants will gain strategies regarding fostering positive staff-child interactions and how to measure their own staff-child interactions using the Environment Rating Scale.
Register: GaPDSClass Description: This training provides specific strategies to promote and assess positive staff-child interactions using real-life examples and Environmental Rating Scales. ECE 1.2, ECE 4.1
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 the day before training with required handouts.
Comments: 2 Hours of State Approved training.
Register: GaPDS