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  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 03/30/2024 at 11:00 AM (EDT)

    This hands-on workshop is designed for family child care educators and early childhood educators, interested in fostering early literacy development in young children

    All trainings offer a certificate. Those trainings that offer CEUs will be notated in the training Title.
    Saturday, March 30, 2024 
    8:00 am - 10:00 am PT 
    9:00 am - 11:00 am MT 
    10:00 am -12:00 pm CT 
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
    Description: This hands-on workshop is designed for family child care educators and early childhood educators, interested in fostering early literacy development in young children. Participants will learn about the foundations of brain development and its relationship to reading books. They also will explore the power of using noncommercial picture books and dialogic reading strategies to create enriching shared reading experiences.
    Learning Objectives:
    1.Participants will be able to understand the relationship between brain development and children’s optimal brain development through consistent reading routines in home environments.
    2.define dialogic reading and describe its key components and benefits for early literacy development.
    3. Participants will be able to demonstrate the use of dialogic reading prompts and questioning techniques by engaging in guided practice with high-quality picture books.

    Francia Wisnewski

    NAFCC Director of Membership

    NAFCC

    Francia Wisnewski Bio

    Francia Wisnewski, Montague MA Francia Wisnewski is the Director of Membership and Community Engagement at the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). In this role, she is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects related to membership engagement and growth. This includes developing and implementing strategies to attract new members, retaining existing ones, and fostering a sense of community and collaboration among family child care educators and other stakeholders within the organization. “I am honored to be working alongside the many passionate family child care educators and community allies in Early Childhood Education. I am thankful for the opportunity to be working with NAFCC, an organization that for decades has been committed to elevating family child care systems, keeping them the core of their work. I look forward to many years of strong collaborations and the many opportunities to keep driving this mission.” Francia has over 25 years of dedicated experience in the nonprofit, education, and community organizing sectors. Raised in Cali, Colombia, her professional journey began as a science teacher in South America. In addition, her passion for philanthropy, with an equity lens at the focus, has resulted in securing at millions in funding for for new programs and innovative educational workforce structures in the family childcare sector, across multiple states. Her focus on elevating community leadership and amplifying economic development opportunities has made her a recognized authority in this space. Francia holds a bachelor's degree in Science Teacher Education/ Licentiate in Biology and Chemistry from Universidad Del Valle in Cali, Colombia. She also holds a Masters of Education in Child Study and Early Childhood from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Francia’s commitment to this work is evident. Her dedication to creating a lasting impact drives her mission to support education, advocacy, and community engagement to contribute to the successful future pipeline of childcare educators. 

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Discover success in childcare! Join our Business Plan Training to learn how to create a roadmap for financial success.

    All trainings offer a certificate. Those trainings that offer CEUs will be notated in the training Title.
    Description: Discover success in childcare! Join our Business Plan Training to learn how to create a roadmap for financial success, efficient operations, risk management, and achieving goals. Don't miss out on turning your dreams and goals into reality.
    Learning Objectives:
    1. Learn how to create a strong business plan for your childcare service.
    2. Use your business plan to manage finances, improve operations, and achieve goals in childcare.
     

    Marjorie Mallard

    Consultant

    Marjorie Mallard Consulting Services

    Through 23 years of childcare business ownership, I have developed a passion for assisting others in launching their own childcare and early education businesses. With no prior experience, only a commitment to providing a strong educational foundation for my children, I began my own childcare business in my two-car garage home in 2002. That very startup business has since evolved into a franchise brand. I've learned numerous lessons throughout this journey, which have equipped me to become the business owner I am today.

    My mission is to empower young adults to:

    • Establish robust foundations in essential business principles while ensuring the health and safety of the children in their care.
    • Offer inspiration, empowerment, education, and mentorship to childcare business owners with aspirations to transform their business strategies.
    • Provide sound business foundations and principles for new startups or providers looking to expand into the childcare center business.
    • Impart business acumen for launching scalable childcare businesses.

    My roles encompass:

    • Motivational Speaker
    • Childcare Business Franchise Consultant
    • Author
    • Childcare Business Educator
    • Franchisor of my Proprietary Brand
  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Recognizing Early Signs of Mental Illness in Young Children

    Discussing mental illness in young children and unpacking the facts.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The participants will be able to define what is a Profit Margin, The participants will be able to calculate their Profit Margin, and The participants will be able to write one reason it’s important to know their Profit Margin

    Learning Objectives:
    • 1.The participants will be able to define what is a Profit Margin
    • 2.The participants will be able to calculate their Profit Margin
    • 3.The participants will be able to write one reason it’s important to know their Profit Margin
  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    ​The goal of parent and family engagement is to work with families to build strong and effective partnerships that can help children and families thrive.

    The goal of parent and family engagement is to work with families to build strong and effective partnerships that can help children and families thrive. These partnerships are grounded in positive, ongoing, and goal-oriented relationships with families. The relationships are based on mutual respect and trust. They are also developed over time, through a series of interactions between staff and families.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    What is autism?, What are common behaviors in young children with autism?, Develop strategies for supporting young children with autism, and Learn how to support the family.

    Learning Objectives:
    • 1.What is autism?
    • 2.What are common behaviors in young children with autism?
    • 3.Develop strategies for supporting young children with autism.
    • 4.Learn how to support the family.
  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Origins of Behavior and Behavior Management guiding your child's behavior towards appropriate ways of behaving. A positive and constructive approach is the best way to guide your child's behavior. This means giving your child attention when they behave well, rather than punishing your child when they do something you don't like.

    Origins of Behavior and Behavior Management guiding your child's behavior towards appropriate ways of behaving. A positive and constructive approach is the best way to guide your child's behavior. This means giving your child attention when they behave well, rather than punishing your child when they do something you don't like.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    What is an exceptional child?, What can you as a family childcare provider do to support your exceptional students?, and Associations for exceptional providers and educators.

    Learning Objectives:
    • 1.What is an exceptional child?
    • 2.What can you as a family childcare provider do to support your exceptional students?
    • 3.Associations for exceptional providers and educators.
  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Overview of Home-based Child Care (HBCC) and school-age children, Discussion #1 in mixed role groups: What are the strengths and challenges for HBCC?, Promising Practices on Access and Quality, Discussion #2 In role-similar groups: What are promising practices and potential solutions to challenges?, Discussion groups share promising ideas, and Evaluation

    Learning Objective:
    • 1.Overview of Home-based Child Care (HBCC) and school-age children
    • 2.Discussion #1 in mixed role groups: What are the strengths and challenges for HBCC?
    • 3.Promising Practices on Access and Quality
    • 4.Discussion #2 In role-similar groups: What are promising practices and potential solutions to challenges?
    • 5.Discussion groups share promising ideas
    • 6.Evaluation
  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Overview of Trauma and Stress, Protective Factors and Resilience, Trauma-Responsive Caregiving Strategies and Practices, Wellness and Well-Being, and Reflections and Wrap

    Learning Objectives:
    • 1.Overview of Trauma and Stress
    • 2.Protective Factors and Resilience
    • 3.Trauma-Responsive Caregiving Strategies and Practices
    • 4.Wellness and Well-Being
    • 5.Reflections and Wrap